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Breakfast should be about being nice to yourself. Fueling up for the day ahead. Treating yourself. Taking time to pause in the morning and enjoy something – however simple or elaborate.
I'm not going to lie, every meal of the day excites me.
But breakfast is special. It feels like the most intimate of the meals. Maybe because it's often eaten and prepared alone or with our partner and eaten while we are still waking up.
It's a gentle meal. Eaten consciously slow… in between sips of tea and paragraphs in the paper.
…I like to make it last.
Setting time aside in the mornings to enjoy my breakfast and feel totally un-rushed has been an important addition to my life. It's probably not something I can carry on with forever. (I imagine things like children get in the way of such calm moments…) But for now, I'm all about relishing it.
I took a picture of my breakfast, or part of it, every day for 30 days as a little shout-out to one of my favorite meals. I don't post many breakfast recipes here, but I'm hoping to change that.
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Naturally sweet grapes combine with the chewy texture of brown rice and crisp toasted walnuts to make a perfect side salad.
- 2 cups basmati rice, brown
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste), fresh
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced or crushed
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or light-colored honey
- 5 scallions, trimmed (include white and greens)
- 1/2 cup (packed measure) parsley, flat-leaf
- 1/2 pound grapes (red, or a combination of red and green), very fresh, crisp, seedless
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup California walnuts, lightly toasted, chopped
- Lettuce cups, for serving (optional)
- Place the rice in a medium-large saucepan and add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to the slowest possible simmer. Cook undisturbed for 40 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. If all the water is gone and the rice is still too crunchy, add another 3 tablespoons water and continue to cook for 5 to 8 minutes longer, or until the rice is done. Remove from heat immediately, and transfer the rice to a long, shallow pan, spreading out the rice and fluffing it with a fork to let steam escape. This prevents the rice from overcooking in its own heat and becoming mushy. You want separate grains for this salad!
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic and agave or honey, and whisk until uniform. When the rice has cooled to room temperature, add it to this dressing, and stir well until all the rice is coated.
- Cut the scallions into 2-inch pieces, and place in a mini food processor with the parsley. Buzz until very, very finely minced. If you don't have a small food processor, mince the herbs until feathery with a very sharp knife.
- Add the herbs and grapes to the rice mixture, and stir gently with a large fork until everything is pretty much uniformly combined. Taste to possibly adjust salt and lemon, and add some black pepper. Cover tightly, and chill well before serving. (This also tastes good at room temperature, but it does need at least 4 hours in the refrigerator after it's prepared, so the flavors can meld.)
- Stir in most of the walnuts shortly before serving, and sprinkle the rest of them on top and spoon into lettuce cups if desired.
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I'm posting this issue to a Lenovo Forum, even though it refers to Symantec Anti-Virus, because I believe there is a TVT process that could be causing issue as well (Maintenance Manager?). Also, I'm finding the response quality really great on this forum...
Windows XP
Symantec Anti-Virus and Symantec Client Security Firewall
Symptom is that user states machine is running slow and I check Event Viewer logs
What I see are tons of the following messages (multiple within 1 second), going for a long time
Symantec Tamper Protection Alert
Target: c:\program files\symantec client security\symantec antivirus\rtvscan.exe
Event Info: Suspend Thread
Action Taken: Blocked
Actor Process c:\windows\system32\ipssvc.exe
Typically, I've run SAV updates and checked quarantine which appeared to resolve, but I'd like a better understanding of what's going on so I can more completely troubleshoot and address the problem. The same symptom started happening again on same machine (Lenovo T60p) and I didn't see anything in quarantine.
I've fixed my problem and hope this helps you....
Target is the process that is being attacked. (In this case Rtvscan.exe)
Actor Process is the process that is attacking the Symantec application. (In this case ipssvc.exe)
My T60 was running slow because Symantec Tamper Protection was constantly writing event logs, I could see this because I had the 'Display a notification message when tampering is detected:' box checked within SEP11's Client Management Settings.
While logged in as administartor, I ended the process - ipssvc.exe in Task Manager and then ended Rtvscan.exe (which should start up again automatically). Symantec Tamper Protection stops logging events and the machine returns to normal speed. However when you reboot the machine the problem starts again.
I found that ipssvc.exe is part of the IPS Core Service which is a VPN Client Service made by LanCom and wondered how the hell it was on my new T60 image as I had not installed any applications. I then found that this service was part of ThinkVantage Away Manager, which is installed on the manufacturers image. After uninstalling this, Symantec Tamper Protection stopped logging events and the problem went away.
So in conclusion, uninstall ThinkVantage Away Manager!! (Unless the user needs this....in which case I can't help you there!)
supporting info....
I appreciate your digging further in to this. I wanted to clarify my understanding.
The Away Manager, within ThinkVantage menu, is the same as Maintenance Manager.
Within Maintenance Manager there are options to run various applications in whisper mode -- one of them is "Scan for Virus Using Symantec Antivirus" -- which is probably the culprit.
In your case, before you uninstalled Maintenance/Away Manager, did you have this checked?
Question: If this setting is left unchecked, does the problem go away? -- if so, then that would be ideal because I'm sure that when you do another ThinkVantage Update, Maintenance Manager may sneak back in again and you'd have to remember to either not install or uninstall again.
Thanks for your efforts.
I would suggest to uninstall Norton and use a smaller program like Antivir oder AVG and you´ll
never had a problem again!
Norton ist known for problems and slow down computer system, this suite makes sense, when you
are in a corporate environment.
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THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! Three weeks ago my corporate IT securinazis installed the hated Symantec AV on my X60S laptop which had been running just fine. Ever since then, the performance tanked. I went to the IT director who unctuously told me that was impossible as Symantec AV was on everyone's PC and no complaints. I may be the only one in the company with a Lenovo X60S. I could never get them to take me seriously. Finally, I happened to notice a huge set of files during a defrag - they were logs from Sym AV filled with the same message about IPSSVC.EXE. I Googled the name and landed here. I just turned off Whisper Mode and EUREKA! the performance is back to its old self. So I am eternally grateful to the people who posted here.
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The portrayal of the characters makes you feel like you know them.
I loved when Wally came to Skye's rescue when his ex-wife's friend tries to abduct her in her home. The way he loves her with his whole being just makes me feel like that is what love is supposed to be like.

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The mystery was good - kept me guessing for quite a while!
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I would recommend this book. Well worth the credit!
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Light fare with this little murder mystery (only one gruesome murder). Interesting characters but the main character's fiance is too good to be true. Ms. Swanson wrote another middle-of-the-road story.
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My father is an orthopedic technician and had somewhat of an issue with a former employer, a doctor.
This doctor is a bit insane. He used to work at a practice with several other doctors, but he's an anti-social person (in psychiatry's sense of the word, not the common misunderstanding as "shy"). He's a very mean, rude, obnoxious, controlling person, with a very short temper. Well, the practice he worked at before forced him to go to anger management because of some problems with patients and co-workers. The guy has been in trouble a few times before and I heard he even got into a physical altercation with a patient before, which is why he was forced to leave his former practice and now he works completely alone (can't work with other doctors or at hospitals because of his personality issues).
Anyway, that's the background of it... Here's the news: My father was extremely depressed over working for this guy. All of his co-workers felt the same way. Working for this doctor was like torture. Well, my father is also an alcoholic. So, one weekend, he got completely wasted and his girlfriend called the hospital. I believe this doctor found out somehow -- maybe my dad didn't show up for work the next day, I don't know...
Well, my father found out that this doctor had actually been examining his medical records for the hospital visit and other past stuff, without his knowledge or approval. After he got back, my father said his co-workers acted a bit weird around him, so he thinks the doctors not only violated HIPA (medical records privacy law in America) by peeking into his records, but he actually talked to his wife about it, who then spread gossip around about my father being a drunk.
He talked to the vice president of the hospital's... risk management or something department... and they confirmed that the doctor illegally read my dad's medical records.
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Thread worms creating a big problem....Help please.
Hello everyone,
One of my relatives is very anxious about the health of her five years old son as he's suffering from thread worms for long. She takes good care of cleanliness and food habits of her child but may be the child is doing something unhealthy in school or his dance classes. She gives him pills prescribed by the doctor but the worms are back within one month. Her child is losing appetite and looks weak and pale. What preventive measures should she take to cure him permanently?
29th July 2013 02:51 AM #2
Hi Vinni,
Threadworms are a common problem but they can be quite itchy and uncomfortable.
You need to follow a strict hygiene regime for 6 weeks in order to get rid of the thread worms and prevent them coming back. This includes:
- keeping toothbrushes in a closed cupboard and rinsing them before use
- not eating food in the bedrooms
- having a separate towel and flannel for each person in the house
- when threadworms are diagnosed, washing all bedding, night clothes, toys and soft toys
- vacuum and dust the whole house
- stop everyone in the family from biting their nails and keep everyone's nails short
- wear underwear at night-time
- wash your hands extra thoroughly after using the toilet
As your relative keeps suffering with threadworms in her family I would recommend following this hygiene routine strictly. If her child is still unwell then I would advise a further visit to the doctor.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes,
1st August 2013 06:29 PM #3
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Hello ljmarsden,
Thanks for replying. I was never aware of this hygiene routine advised by you. My relative just gave medicines prescribed by the doctor and maintained normal cleanliness in house. Now, she has some excellent tips for getting rid of this problem from you. She is going to follow all and I hope her child is cured soon.
2nd August 2013 02:01 AM #4
Dear Vinni,
I'm so pleased this information has been useful. Yes - it is very important to follow this strict hygiene routine otherwise the threadworms will keep on coming back because their eggs will still be present in the house.
Best wishes,
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Hi Vinni,
It sounds like the 5 year old is constantly being reinfected. I had pinworms as a child, more than once. For me, it was most likely because I didn't wash my hands enough (most children don't, especially when they are in school) and I was a nail biter.
As I got older, the infestations lessened I've probably only had them maybe twice in the past 30 years. As soon as I notice the itching, I will roll up the end of a tissue with a little water, and then use that to actually remove the worm or worms that are causing the itch. These worms that can be seen in the anal opening are adult worms which will appear in that area to lay their eggs.
For children, you can try to take a look with a flashlight at night, when the child is sleeping, and be prepared to remove the worm. I found that removing the worm I could see solved the problem. The worm didn't get to lay it's eggs, and once removed the problem went away. Medications can be helpful at killing the live worms in the intestinal tract - it's the eggs that are a problem after that because medication does not kill the eggs.
Changing underwear multiple times throughout the day may help, especially if the child is itching with his hands, throughout the day (the itch is so intense that children will definitely want to itch for relief).
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Thanks Kate for the additional information. I don't think my friend has ever tried removing the worms herself but I will advice her to try that because she is really ready to do anything to get rid of the problem. I will also ask her to take extra care of cleanliness though I am sure she does. As you said not washing hands properly can be one reason for the return of the worms, I will tell her to teach her child how to be careful while washing hands in school and other places. Can she use a hand sanitizer for the child because I guess this will be easy for the child to pour out a little when he wants to eat something hen there is no water to wash hands. For example, the children do eat candies and biscuits in school taxi.
Warm regards,
7th August 2013 05:55 AM #7
Hi Vinni,
It is better to use warm water and soap rather than alcohol gel, however, alcohol gel is still better than no hand washing in this case (for example, if the child is in a taxi).
Eating a small handful of pumpkin seeds a day may also help to kill the thread worms.
Best wishes,
10th August 2013 11:02 PM #8
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Yes, I know when there is no water and soap, it is better to use gel. Pumpkin seeds! Do they really help? I have been using them personally for other reasons but didn't know they are good in killing thread worms.
24th August 2013 07:47 AM #9
Yes there really is evidence that eating Pumpkin Seeds help!
How is the little boy getting on now? I hope he is well.
Best wishes,


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Went to a really dope RJD2 show with Pigeon John on Monday, and talked to Percee P, who was outside the venue selling CDs.
Lookin forward to El-P and Sage/Buck soon.
Yeah MUSIC!!!!!!
Went to a really dope RJD2 show with Pigeon John on Monday, and talked to Percee P, who was outside the venue selling CDs.
Lookin forward to El-P and Sage/Buck soon.
Yeah MUSIC!!!!!!
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It couldn't have worked out more perfectly. We went to Rotten Ralph's in Philly's "Old City" because we both wanted low-key – and to keep track of our fantasy football scores. Besides being physically attracted to one another, our love for sports, food and our families made our first date a breeze. It was so easy. We had so much to talk about and not enough time. Neither of us wanted the date to end.
Our advice would be to remain open when going on dates. It's very awkward the first time you meet, but when you're with the right person, that awkwardness will go away within seconds. Also, always go on that one final date, even when you've had enough. You never know… it may be the one!


text: The Center for Social Justice is providing monthly Safe-Zone training for the UNLV community. The Safe Zone training program at UNLV aims toward creating a safer, more civil community for all individuals, particularly our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) members. The message of the Safe Zone program is one of understanding, non-judgment, and knowledge of LGBT persons' needs and concerns. During this interactive training session, each participant will receive resource material relevant to coming out, ally development, and inclusive language. Following the training session, participants will be provided with an opportunity to receive a Safe Zone sticker if they so desire. This sticker indicates the participants' willingness to create a safe and inclusive space or be an ally for LGBT individuals.


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Liftoff with Math 2014 will give middle school and high school students an opportunity to participate in a concentrated week-long, space-orientated mathematical and computer sciences experience. Campers will be exposed to a wide variety of mathematical applications such as space mathematics, computer simulation, geolocation, interpretation of data from space, and statistical techniques.
Additionally, students will participate in competitive sports activities in conjunction with the concurrent UNLV College of Education and the National Youth Sports Program.
This program is designed to challenge students with opportunities to learn and explore the applied aspects of mathematics.
- Demonstrate the daily use of mathematics
- Learn how to use mathematics to model natural phenomena
- Become familiar with modern techniques of mathematical computer simulation
- Model lightning from data provided by NASA
- Gain mathematical test taking strategies
- Complete a space related project for exhibit at the final awards ceremony
- Participate in daily supervised competitive sports activities
Campers will stay in a UNLV dormitory and eat meals in the campus dining commons.


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Docket Management
Docket: 02N-0209 - Request for Comment on First Amendment Issues
Comment Number: EC -23
Accepted - Volume 1
Comment Record
Mr. DeWayne Williams
2002-05-28 21:28:28
Mr. DeWayne Williams
Comments for FDA General
1. Are there arguments for regulating speech about drugs more comprehensively than, for example, about dietary supplements? What must an administrative record contain to sustain such a position? In particular, could FDA sustain a position that certain promotional speech about drugs is inherently misleading, unless it complies with FDA requirements? Does anything turn on whether the speech is made to learned intermediaries or to consumers? What is the evidentiary basis of such a distinction?
There is no argument for the FDA regulating free speech. Consumers determine that now and continue to buy proven drugs that have positive effects beneficial for health. Additionally, who wrote these questions. They are as misleading to consumers as they come.
2. Is FDA's current position regarding direct-to-consumer and other advertisements consistent with empirical research on the effects of those advertisements, as well as with relevant legal authority? What are the positive and negative effects, if any, of industry's promotion of prescription drugs, biologics, and/or devices? Does the current regulatory approach and its implementation by industry lead to over-prescription of drugs? Do they increase physician visits or patient compliance with medication regimes? Do they cause patient visits that lead to treatment for under-diagnosed diseases? Does FDA's current approach and its implementation by industry lead to adequate treatment for under-diagnosed diseases? Do they lead to adequate patient understanding of the potential risks associated with use of drugs? Does FDA's current approach and its implementation by industry create any impediments to the ability of doctors to give optimal medical advice or prescribe optimal treatment?
No. People mistakenly feel safe with prescription drugs when in fact they kill thousands of people annually. Yes, certainly when doctors get kickbacks and 85% of all physicians own stock in pharmaceutical companies. No. No. Yes, most certainly.
3. May FDA distinguish claims concerning conventional foods from those relating to dietary supplements, taking into account limits on claims that can be made about foods in the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, 21 U.S.C. 301, 321, 337, 343, 371? What must an administrative record contain to sustain or deny claims on food labels? How can information best be presented in a succinct but non-misleading fashion? To what extent do assertions in claims need qualifications or disclaimers added to the label to avoid any misconceptions that consumers may draw? Is there a basis to believe that consumers approach claims about conventional foods and dietary supplements differently?
Say that some evidence apparently shows that this or that supplement has positive effects for whatever it is. It will then be up to advertisers to prevent the studies so that informed citizens can decide for themselves. Assertions are just that. Most consumers I know aren't stupid when it comes to their health. Some people listen to the FDA because they have a warped view of what its mission is.
4. Should disclaimers be required to be in the same (or smaller or larger) size of type and given equal prominence with claims? Is there any relevant authority or social science research on this issue?
Same size is fine.
5. How can warnings be made most effective in preventing harm while minimizing the chances of consumer confusion or inattention? Is there any evidence as to which types of warnings consumers follow or disregard?
Consumers who know the truth think the warnings the FDA makes are ludicrous.
6. What arguments or social science evidence, if any, can be used to support distinguishing between claims made in advertisements and those made on labels? Does the First Amendment and the relevant social science evidence afford the Government greater latitude over labels?
No, it does not give the Government the right to circumvent the First Amendment.
7. Would permitting speech by manufacturer, distributor, and marketer about off-label uses undermine the act's requirement that new uses must be approved by the FDA? If so, how? If not, why not? What is the extent of FDA's ability to regulate speech concerning off-label uses?
What the hell is an off-label use. Please speak English.
8. Do FDA's speech-related regulations advance the public health concerns they are designed to address? Are there other alternative approaches that FDA could pursue to accomplish those objectives with fewer restrictions on speech?
Absolutely not. They do just the opposite. I would think so, but since it is a government entity I seriously doubt it.
9. Are there any regulations, guidance, policies, and practices FDA should change, in light of governing First Amendment authority?
Quit regulating supplements which have no harmful effects. Saying nothing would be tantamount to approval rather than saying these haven't been evaluated by the FDA.


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Salt Lake County is positioned to get a sweetheart deal if it purchases land beneath the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center and Abravanel Hall from the LDS Church before November 2016.
Buy it before Nov. 4, 2016, and the 9.81 acres will cost the county about $6.4 million. After that, the price jumps to an estimated minimum of $21.4 million.
These divergent terms are an outgrowth of a contract between the county and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that dates to the June 1964 decision to build a then-unnamed "civic auditorium-sports arena-convention center" between South Temple and 200 South from West Temple to 200 West.
The church owned about 30 percent of the land in that area, according to front-page news stories in The Salt Lake Tribune, a major promoter of downtown redevelopment.
On the day the former County Commission selected that site, then-LDS Church President David O. McKay announced the church would lease the two parcels to the county for 50 years, at $1 a year.
Those parcels, which underlie what is now Abravanel Hall and the Salt Palace's north end, had been bought by the church for "construction of a conference hall that would supplement the capacity of the Tabernacle for major church events, such as conference."
In exchange for the generous lease arrangement, the church secured the right to use the convention center free for 24 days annually, saving it the need to spend $12 million on its own conference hall.
"The church is happy for this opportunity to contribute to the good and beauty of our great city and to the unity in good will of church and community," The Tribune quoted McKay as saying.
Over time, the original agreement was modified. The contract now in play was signed in 1984, said county real estate director Lee Colvin.
It continued to include the $1-a-year lease "considering it's valuable land, that's not a bad lease rate," Colvin quipped but also gave the county the option of buying the parcels for their fair market value in 1984, plus interest.
Colvin said the 1984 value was $3.3 million. With 4 percent interest on one parcel and 7 percent on the other, that now adds up to about $6.4 million.
"The contract says we have to purchase it by Nov. 4, 2016, if we want the good deal," he said, otherwise the purchase price automatically becomes its current fair market value. Colvin calculated that to be $21.4 million. "It could be even more. We're talking millions of dollars difference."
LDS Church spokesman Scott Trotter declined comment.
Although Salt Lake County has paid next to nothing so far to occupy the land, owning it outright would make it easier to upgrade the Salt Palace or Abravanel Hall, said Darrin Casper, the county's chief financial officer. He cited a hassle the county experienced several years ago in getting an easement to put solar panels on the Salt Palace.
The money to buy the land might be available now, too, Casper advised the County Council earlier this month.
It could come from a $33 million bond issued in 2010 to pay for construction of a new headquarters for the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office. The county has three years to be actively engaged in spending those bond proceeds, but only a portion has been expended because soaring costs have held up the DA building. It is now projected to cost $17 million more than estimated initially.
Casper advised the council that remaining funds from the $33 million bond (some was spent on land acquisition and building design) could be used to help pay for projects ready to be built a new Health Department headquarters, a county fleet building and a senior center in Midvale.
Another option, he said, would be to allocate some money to buy the Salt Palace land while the good terms exist. The county then could issue another bond to cover what's left on those projects plus the D.A.'s offices.
"We would have to issue [bonds] for those other projects anyway," Casper added.
Colvin thinks the transaction is too good to pass up.
"We got a super deal on it in the first place because we were getting land worth millions and were able to lease it for $1 a year," he said.
"The only bad deal is if somebody messes up and doesn't make the deal before Nov. 4, 2016."
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Salt Lake County residents voted in November of 1963 to issue $17 million in bonds for a convention center complex $5 million for land acquisition, $12 million for construction.


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THE Dean of Worcester has urged planners and developers not to let the chance to improve the area near to Worcester Cathedral to slip away.
We reported how the owners of Cathedral Plaza are working on plans to transform the landmark shopping centre.
The Salmon Harvester Opportunity Fund has revealed a scheme for seven new restaurants overlooking a public square, which would replace the current roundabout between Deansway and College Street.
It also wants to create a new look for the shops and a new gym through the scheme which it predicts could bring in 100 jobs.
The Dean, the Very Reverend Peter Atkinson, said: "The proposals for Cathedral Plaza are a marvellous opportunity, not only to create a worthy setting for the Cathedral and undo some of the vandalism of a previous generation, but to bring vitality back to what the Worcester News article aptly described as an 'unloved' part of Worcester.
The Dean said the Cathedral Chapter had not yet seen detailed plans but he welcomed much of the outline scheme and would like to see a public square called Cathedral Place or Square.
He said: "I warmly welcome the prospect of replacing or remodelling the present ugly buildings of Cathedral Plaza.
"The Cathedral deserves to be surrounded by buildings of distinction.
"I welcome the prospect of increased commercial activity in the new building, but I do have a concern for the future of the businesses that are there at the moment.
"I welcome the prospect of a new public square connecting the High Street to the Cathedral.
"This is the logical completion of the pedestrianization of the High Street and will make the Cathedral more accessible to visitors.
"I welcome the prospect of removing the roundabout, if a workable solution can be found for the flow of traffic.
"It is vitally important that the whole scheme is not dismissed out of hand on the grounds that the present traffic system cannot be improved.
"I urge the city and county (councils) to work together on this."
He added: "These proposals are a big opportunity for Worcester. The moment must not be allowed to pass."
However, he did have one plea that the word Plaza by abandoned, saying it was dated and tawdry and evoked thoughts of ugly town-planning the scheme wanted to overcome.
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With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable and the inevitable episode repeats, it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Monday (December 6)
Martha Stewart Show: Andy Samberg of Saturday Night Live is a guest; he and Martha make baked Alaska. 11 a.m. ET, Hallmark Channel
The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Holiday favorites from Cat Cora, Aaron Sanchez, and Ted Allen. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: The holiday special (preview here) features a potluck dinner with food writer Michael Ruhlman. 10 p.m. ET, TLC
Tuesday (December 7)
Today Show: Ina Garten is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Ramsay's Best Restaurant: Gordon Ramsay is searching for the best restaurants in Britain. In this episode, he compares Italian restaurants and pits his two favorites head-to-head. 9 p.m. ET, BBC
Kitchen Impossible: "Country Style." How to renovate a kitchen and dining room on a small budget, some carpentry skills required. 9 p.m. ET, DIY
Dirty Jobs: The host works on a mobile meat-processing truck. I mean, I've heard of food trucks, but a meat-processing-mobile? 9 p.m. ET, Discovery
Wednesday (December 8)
Today Show: Mark Bittman is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Martha Stewart Show: Dorie Greenspan is a guest and makes her caramel-topped semolina cake. 10 a.m. ET, Hallmark Channel
Best Places I've Ever Been: Different hosts discuss their favorite burger joints around the country. 4 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Cool Tools: Featured in this episode: cool tools for kitchen renovations. 8 p.m. ET, DIY
Hell's Kitchen: Top Los Angeles Chefs judge a challenge where chefs must create a balanced fusion dish. 9 p.m. ET, FOX
Top Chef: All-Stars: Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers hosts a challenge at the American Museum of Natural History. Appealing to both preteens and foodies! 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
Deep Fried Paradise 2: Extra Crispy: Fried foods, the sequel. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Thursday (December 9)
Brew Masters: The debut of a cedar brew. Plus, "120 Minute IPA." 8 p.m. ET, Discovery
The Veg Edge: A special program about vegetarians across the country, from punk-rock vegans in L.A. to Meatless Mondays in NYC. 9 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Food Jammers: "Superfoods." The Food Jammers grow fresh, green foods under the supervision of a nutritionist and an indoor environment specialist. 10:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Friday (December 10)
My Life in Food: A look at food photography and at people who photograph food and those who create it for a living. 9:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Outrageous Food: Think the burritos at Chipotle are big? Try a 7-pound burrito in San Antonio, Texas. Also, a 2-foot-tall pancake topped with bacon, home fries, and toast. Your argument is invalid. 10 p.m., Food Network


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To find a UK based United Reformed church you can search via Synod by clicking on the relevant Category such as '01 Northern Synod' or by typing in the name of the church in the Search bar such as 'Muswell Hill' which will return all matching results.
Clicking on the name of the church reveals extra details.
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Bierbauer, Dodenhoff to lead new university divisions
The University of South Carolina's Advancement Division has been split into two new units: Communications, and Development and Alumni Relations.
Michelle Dodenhoff, who has served as interim vice president for Advancement, has been named vice president of Development and Alumni Relations. Charles Bierbauer, dean of the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies, has been named interim vice president for Communications, which includes the offices of Media Relations, Marketing and Web Communications, Printing Services and Publications. He will remain dean of the college.
Despite severe state budget cuts and the harsh recession, Dodenhoff led the university's effort to raise a record $107.5 million for the fiscal year 2008 - 09. A graduate of Hollins College, Dodenhoff began her career at Marymount Manhattan College and then was director of special gifts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She returned to her native New Orleans and worked as director of annual giving and alumni relations and later as director of major gifts at Tulane University Health Sciences Center. She joined Carolina in 2004 as associate vice president for Development.
An award-winning journalist, Bierbauer joined the university in 2002 after a distinguished career that included serving as senior White House correspondent for CNN and overseas correspondent for ABC News. He is a graduate of Penn State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Russian as well as bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism. In 1997, he won an Emmy for anchoring CNN coverage of the 1996 Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta.
Gary Snyder and Larry DiGiovanni will work with Dodenhoff in Development Communications in preparation for the capital campaign, and John Brunelli will join the staff of University Technology Services.
"I am confident that these changes will provide strong leadership for the communications, alumni and development units and allow everyone to maximize their talents and strengths," University President Harris Pastides said.
"Michelle has worked tirelessly in her interim capacity and, after working closely with her to achieve a record fund-raising year, I have concluded that she is the best-prepared and most-qualified individual to lead the alumni and development units.
"Charles' knowledge of the university and his extensive background as a communicator and administrator will make him a strong leader who can be effective in this position immediately," he said.
The appointments are effective immediately.
New divisions
- What: Division of Advancement converted into Division of Development and Alumni Relations and Division of Communications
- Who: Michelle Dodenhoff and Charles Bierbauer to lead new divisions, respectively.


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The Brevard College women's soccer team wraps up a long road trip when it travels to Carson-Newman to battle the Eagles in South Atlantic Conference play Saturday afternoon at 5 p.m. in Jefferson City, Tenn.
• The Tornados conclude a road swing of five of six away from home. BC has won more games this season (three) than it did all of last year (two), but has suffered four consecutive losses.
• On Wednesday, BC dropped its second consecutive one-goal loss, this time falling victim to Newberry, 1-0. The Wolves Brayden Miller scored the games' lone goal in the 42nd minute when her shot ricocheted off the post and into the net. BC's Alyssa Bois put two shots on goal to pace the Tornado offense.
• Head Coach Shigeyoshi Shinohara's team has scored as many goals this year (10) as it did all of last season. The Tornados are 3-0 when producing double-digit shots and 0-4 when held to single digits in the category.
• Kaitlin Burns paces the squad with 10 shots while 14 Tornados have taken a shot on the year. Katherine Nickels sits second with eight while Yuki Soga, Sarah Fonger and Megan Jenkins are third with seven a piece. Soga leads the team in goals (three) and points (seven).
• Carson-Newman is 2-2-1, 1-1 SAC and stepped out of conference play and defeated King, 3-1, Wednesday. The Eagles are winless (0-2-1) at home while their road record is unblemished (2-0). Carson-Newman is on a two-match win streak with both games resulting in a 3-1 score. The Eagles have been outscored 8-4 in the first half, but hold a 6-2 advantage in the final 45.
• The Eagles offense is paced by Danna Stringle and Gabrielle Gianeselli. The duo is tied for the team lead in goals (two) while Stringle has accumulated 15 shots and Gianeselli has 13. Opponents hold a 23-6 on corner kicks against the Eagles.
• BC is winless in its last six matches against Carson-Newman dating back to 2008. However, the teams battled to a 1-1 tie last season. The Eagles have scored at least five goals on three occasions during the stretch and has blanked the Tornado offense three times.


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USC: Player Lied About Rescuing Drowning Nephew
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(NEWSER) – Luckless USC cornerback Josh Shaw not only has two sprained ankles, his pants are on fire: The Trojans captain has been suspended indefinitely after admitting that he made up a story about suffering ankle injuries while rescuing his 7-year-old nephew from a pool on Saturday, reports the Los Angeles Times.
"We are extremely disappointed in Josh," USC coach Steve Sarkisian said in a statement that didn't address the cause of Shaw's injuries. "Nothing in his background led us to doubt him when he told us of his injuries, nor did anything after our initial vetting of his story."
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Literacy Open House - Kumon Math & Reading Centers
Hours: 10am-2pm
Ages: All
Visit kumon.com for a complete list of participating centers - 877-586-6673
Description: Kumon joins forces with Reading is Fundamental (RIF) to bring books to underprivileged children through a $50,000 donation and a nationwide literacy open house at participating Kumon Math and Reading Centers in the United States. For each new student enrollment during the month of March, Kumon North America, Inc. will donate $10, the equivalent of four new books, to RIF. Today's free literacy open house will feature read-aloud sessions of selections from Kumon's Recommended Reading List. Families are encouraged to bring a new book to donate to RIF's local chapter. Refreshments, games, and prizes will be provided for all who attend the event.


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Microbe World (Last reviewed in the Scout Report on November 19, 1999)
"Microbe World has grown by leaps and bounds since the Scout Report last reviewed the site. First-time visitors will notice that the homepage contains a featured image and a featured video, which usually features a science expert speaking on microbes via an archived webcast. Moving on, the right-hand side of the homepage contains informational videos that cover how to get started with using Microbe World. The "Videos" tab will allow users to learn from dozens of videos that cover a gamut of topics, such as genetically engineered bacteria and an investigation into the origins of the Black Plague. Visitors can also use the "Images" tab to view high quality images of microbes taken from various research laboratories, science organizations, and so on. Finally, users can use the "Resources" area to view laboratory demonstrations and find out about new microbe-related apps that are under development."
Source: University of Wisconsin's Scout Report 10/21/11


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This is where I'm at so far with doing both steps. The code works but is probably rather inefficient. Just to learn vectors a little more and to get some code working for the time being I used the vector sort function to take care of any sorting. Unfortunately it doesn't sort properly, what I mean is when you sort the list it will sort capital letters first then lower case letters.
I've been having problems creating an algorithm for string sorting. I've been trying quicksort mainly but for some reason I can't get the code to work, I've also tried insertion sort but it doesn't seem like the best thing and I still can't get the code to work. For now I am setting it aside until I understand C++ better then I can get into writing better algorithms for this sort of thing.
This will not handle wordlists 2GB+ I already tried it on pureh@te's wordlist. As a matter of fact notepad won't even open it. I don't understand the reason to having such large wordlists anyways since it is going to do nothing but slow your pc down when its used. I know a lot of programs have trouble handling too large of wordlists anyways. Split them up into reasonable sizes so they are easier to work with.Code:#include <iostream> #include <map> #include <string> #include <fstream> #include <vector> #include <algorithm> using namespace std; int main() { ios_base::sync_with_stdio(false); ofstream filtered; ofstream filtered1; ifstream textfile ("list.txt"); string text_input; map<string, long int> map_data; vector<string> sort_vec; long int i; if (textfile.is_open()) { filtered.open("filtered_list.txt"); while( ! textfile.eof() ) { getline (textfile, text_input); map_data[text_input]++; if (map_data[text_input] == 1) { filtered << text_input << '\n'; } } filtered.close(); textfile.close(); cout << "Filter Process Complete!" << endl; map_data.clear(); } else cout << "Unable to Open file: " << endl; ifstream textfile1 ("filtered_list.txt"); if (textfile1.is_open()) { filtered1.open("Filtered_Sorted.txt"); while( ! textfile1.eof() ) { getline (textfile1, text_input); sort_vec.push_back(text_input); } sort(sort_vec.begin(), sort_vec.end()); for (i = 0; i < sort_vec.size(); i++) filtered1 << sort_vec[i] << endl; cout << "Sorting Process Complete!" << endl; filtered1.close(); textfile1.close(); sort_vec.clear(); } else cout << "Unable to Open file: " << endl; system("pause"); return 0; }
I'm also unsure how large of a list vectors can hold before they overflow and crash which is another reason why I want to make my own algorithm. But this code is small and I've learned a lot from it. Even my maps declaration of long int will only hold about 2.4 billion words.
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Hi I was wanting to start mma but just don't know where to go and I wear glasses would that put me at a disadvantage to become a fighter in mma ? I mean I can just take them off when I trian and fight but I just don't want to be judged for it?
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Sunday Night Sexism on NBC
I've been waiting all year for Sunday Night Football. Well, actually, I've been waiting all year for the first two minutes of Sunday Night Football. As a diehard Faith Hill fan, I've been waiting patiently to see her in the new opening all summer. Since I missed the game on Sunday I watched it on YouTube the next morning and noticed that the new opening is slightly different than the ones in the past five years. Faith Hill is still wearing something stylish and sexy and singing almost the same words, but the song's been amped up and sounds much more Rock and Roll than the previous catchy country-pop sound of previous years.
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lake|flato architects, san antonio
Lake|Flato Architects kept two regional precedents in mind when designing this Montana getaway. The earth-sheltered sod houses of the Great Plains pioneers intrigued them, as did the classic wooden barn. "We try to take notice of how people lived on the land before," says David Lake, FAIA.
He and fellow design team members Bill Aylor, AIA, and Trey Rabke opted to stretch the house along its dramatic site, nestling the sleeping quarters into a hillside to protect it from sun and wind. Similarly, a separate guesthouse/garage is carved into the earth. Between these two hunkered-down, sod-roofed elements lies the home's main public space, a barnlike building with a porch at either end. It holds a kitchen, living room, and dining room, and oversized glass sliding doors let the owners open it up to the site when the weather allows.
"The house fits the landscape extremely well," said a judge. "I love the way it addressed the climate."
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design team: David Lake, FAIA, Bill Aylor, AIA, Trey Rabke, Lake|Flato Architects, www.lakeflato.com
general contractor: Ron Adams, Jared Brown, Yellowstone Traditions, Bozeman, Mont., www.yellowstonetraditions.com
interior designer: Madeline Stuart, Madeline Stuart & Associates, Los Angeles
project size: 4,055 square feet
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holding steady and punching problems
Shooting average scores lately,I seem to find myself getting very frustrated and discusted with my ability to hold steady on the bullseye.I also fire off a shot when not even on the center,and I punch the trigger instead of squeezing or putting tention on it.I shoot better with pins and a caliper than with my target setup.I just am getting started by getting serious and find it really hard to stay in this realm of guys who outshoot me everytime I go to a course.
I know I am a very excellent shot and I use to have my day where noone could outshoot me,but for the last 6 months even with the bomb setup on my bow I struggle to place in the middle.This scope comp thing is almost for the birds I feel,but I guess I can't give up,I just am in a real mental rut or phase of some sort,any suggestions on mental positive shooting?
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First of all what set up are you shooting? (poundage, pins, long or short stabilizer ect.) Second. What are you shooting at? 3-D, field, indoor paper.
As far as not being able to hold steady, is your bow well balanced? Or are you maybe holding to much weight? It may even be in your draw lenght.
Now the punching thing. It sounds as though you may have a little target panic.(when the pin gets on the target everything goes wrong). You may want to start shooting at 5-10 yards. Shoot at a back stop without a target face on it. Don't aim, just work on squeezing the release, not punching. As you feel you are working this out. Try putting a target or small spot on the back stop (still at 10 yards) and work on aiming and squeezing at the same time. Keep working your way back. It may take some time. Don't be in a hurry. It will take some time to train your mind and muscles to do the right thing.
Hope this helps. This just my opinion. Jeff
06-10-2004, 08:55 AM #3Originally Posted by Jefro
Well,understanding the setup isn't the situation.
I will let you know last night I lit it up,it's just a frustration mental thing.
I shoot a ovaion with winners choice,29"draw at 61 lbs.,trophy taker rest,extreme scope with .019 in a 4x,or 6x I switch over occasionally,all doinkerD2 stabilizers,2 8"v-bar setupw/dawgs,30"on front,suppresion,blackhawk speed23's w/95 nibs,2"duravanes,getting 285F.P.S.Releases are King George extreme,and carter solution3.
What are you shooting?
I noticed by shooting the backtention,on the same releases,and shortening up the drawlength a 1/4",everything is working a little better,we will see what happens out at 50 and 80.
I shoot both,3d and feild.
I shoot alot and have a few proshooters I know who shoot a classic with a 3x,up pin,no clarifier,and they love it cause if it rains,they can keep shooting/visual problems seeing fiber no longer a adjusting problem.Started shooting with both eyes instead of one as well,shot that way for years...
If I bought another scope,the one I think I would switch to is that or the sureloc.
Getting use to the scope and windage is a real hard thing for me,I think it's like teaching a 15 year old coondog to rollover and play dead.
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The reason I asked about your set up was you may need to balance your bow a little better. I have found ( personally) that less tip weight and more even weight has helped a lot.
Glad to hear you shot well. A little less draw lenght can really improve your holding.
FYI: my set up. Hoyt Ultra-tec XT3000 limbs,cam 1/2, 29 1/4 draw @ 60lbs.
Shooting an Easton Fatboy (400) with 100gr tip. 1.8 duravanes @ 285 fps.
28" Vibracheck (carbon) with 8" carbon side bar.Trophy Taker rest. Sureloc sight with Classic 3 X lens with the .10 fiber down pin. Release is a Carter Target 4 with heavy springs.
It sounds as though you are doing just fine. Hope the shooting keeps getting better. I am the same as you, with something new to learn everyday. Good luck and good shooting. Jeff
06-11-2004, 07:28 PM #5Originally Posted by Jefro
Sounds like a real nice setup,the classic scope w/3x&up pin seems to be a hot ticket I hear.Have you shot the ultra-elite or pro-elite yet?Nice rigs.
Shot today in the worst mosquitos I have ever seen in Illinios ever,shot a 260 in feild,had them in my eyes and in my mouth,terrirising my backtention muscles,ah does it really make me feel good just to shoot that.VERY,VERY,VERY BAD............
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THX Jeff for this post.
I am suffering from the target panic thing. I have been away from 3-D competion for several years, 12 to be exact. Getting back into the groove has been a struggle. I do fine with my hunting bow....hunting. But, I am very inconsistant with my target rig in a shoot. For example, I shot 6 12's and 5 5's at the last shoot I attended.
Well, long story short, the owner of our new bow shop in Statesville, NC told me how to fix my problems. His advice is along the same lines as yours. He told me to shoot 50 arrows a day for five days at blank target at 5 yards with my eyes closed. He insisted that I not shoot at any targets. Just the practice bales as prescribed. He told me to focus on nothing but smoothly launching each arrow. I plan to do this next week.
Your opinion supports his. I bet I will see an improvement in my shooting.
THX AgainTake a kid with you. Show them the Great Outdoors. Pass it on.
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hello guys about 2 mounths ago i had it bad i coundnt hardly hit a target .then i started blind bailing with no sight and eyes closed . until i could do it perfect every time that was with a chappy boss and still had a hard time with missfires then i started shooting a scott longhorn and my scores jumped real high . i gess i just dont play well with triggers . have you guys shot much with a pure backtension it takes time and perfect practice to over come target panic . and some thing you cant buy is a high x count
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RELAX... That should help you..
getting better and better
I am changing stuff up,going with a 3x,razorfire up pin,and no or little clarifier.
It's nice to change things and make them work.I can't afford to try it all,but it sure does help to change the draw.Went to 65% letoff as well,was at 80.
Shot backtention the other night and got perty hot.Gotta love it when you can feel that burning between your shoulderblades.AHHHHHHH.
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