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Dr Oz's Weight Loss Tips – Best Times of the Day to Lose Weight
Dr Oz's weight loss tips rang from the best time of day to eat fiber for weight loss to the best time of day to exercise, so you boost your metabolism fast.
At certain times of the day, our bodies burn more calories. These weight loss tips from Dr Oz show that circadian rhythms are part of the formula – as well as applying fat-burning tips to your morning routine.
"Losing weight can feel like a full-time job," says Dr Oz. "There are weight loss shortcuts, and your body is more receptive to losing weight at certain times of the day."
My favorite weight loss tip from the Dr Oz show was a "pig out day." One day a week, you can eat whatever you like! My least favorite tip was having a bath in icy cold water.
Dr Oz's Weight Loss Tips – Best Times of the Day to Lose Weight
The best time of the day to weigh yourself is as soon as you wake up in the morning. You're at your lightest in the morning, and you need to consistently weigh yourself to stay motivated to exercise and lose weight. You're lighter than a bottle of wine in the morning than you are at night, because of going to the bathroom and fluid loss overnight, through sweat.
The Best Time of the Day to Exercise to Lose Weight
The best time of day to lose weight by exercising is right after you wake up and weigh yourself, first thing in the morning. When you exercise in the morning, you're burning calories from different parts of your body. When you wake up and burn calories right away, you're burning fat and are more likely to lose weight. If you exercise later in the day, you're burning the food you ate…not fat.
The Best Time of the Day to Eat Food
The best time of the day to eat your meals is to follow your natural circadian rhythms. If you get up at 6:30, eat at 7:30. Eat lunch about 4 ½ hours later (1:30 pm), and eat dinner about 6 ½ hours later (6:30 pm). Have dinner about 3 ½ hours before going to bed. To lose weight, don't let yourself get too hungry.
The Best Time of the Day to Boost Your Metabolism
The best time of the day to increase metabolism is 8 am. Drink a glass of ice cold water at 8 am; it forces you to burn calories, and it helps you feel full. You'll lose a pound a year if you drink a glass of ice cold water every day.
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The Best Time of the Day to Shop for Food
The best time to go grocery shopping is at 10 am. You're still full from breakfast and the glass of ice cold water. Your blood sugar levels are at a good level (low blood sugar levels impair your decision-making abilities). If you can't afford to buy expensive organic foods (I know I can't!), read Need Help Losing Weight For Free? The Best Weight Loss Tips.
The Best Time of the Day to Take Fiber to Lose Weight
The best time to take a fiber supplement – which helps with weight loss – is at 6:15 pm. Take it before you eat dinner. When you eat food at night, you'll be more likely to eliminate heavy foods. This will help you cut calories and lose weight. Losing as little as 70 calories a day can help you lose 70 pounds of weight a year.
No matter what Dr Oz's weight loss tips are, the best time of the day to lose weight is most often in the morning.
One last weight loss tip from Dr Oz
Fat and sugar can affect your brain and physiology, just like cocaine can. It's an addiction that can cause you to overeat by blocking the fullness hormone, leptin. No matter how much you eat, you still feel hungry…which makes it very difficult to lose weight! The best way to lose weight at any time of the day is to get yourself off fat and sugar, my friends.
For more weight loss tips from Dr Oz, read Dr Oz's Weight Loss Shortcuts From Dr Oz – From Apples to Gym Bags.
Also – Dr Oz interviewed Tim Ferriss, about his book The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman. It has a lot of great tips for losing weight — including the ice bath!
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I totally agree with you @Rafael. Thats one of the biggest misconception that you have to starve yourself to lose weight. Instead, know your food. Learn how many calories, sugar, carbs are in it and stay on a level that is not too much, then youll definitely lose weight.
I find that a modified Atkins diet ( reduce carbohydrate, no sugar, more vegetables, some fruit, exercise ) seems to be the most effective way to lose weight and to keep your weight down for a long term period.
True words: No matter what Dr Oz's weight loss tips are, the best time of the day to lose weight is most often in the morning.
Coming from a clinical hypnosis background, I find these tips very interesting as although hypnosis will give clients the motivation and ability to solve their comfort eating issues. However, there is still a need to move into healthy eating patterns and this could be a great help to my clients. I will certainly be pointing them in the direction of this article on the best times of the day to lose weight!
The best time of the day to exercise is definitely first thing in the morning. It gets it out of the way so you don't have it hanging over your head all day long. I like Dr Ozs weight loss tips because they are effective and they work.
Very informative website, I do agree with most of Dr Oz' weight loss tips points. I hope there will be no fat people in the world anymore because it is very unhealthy. Cheers!
Hello Rafael,
Thanks — I agree that Dr Oz's "best times of the day to lose weight" are fascinating tips!
If you want to lose weight, you shouldn't let yourself go hungry for hours. And, eating at midnight probably isn't the best. I think Dr Oz recommends not eating anything 2-3 hours before bedtime. And, he says to keep your body fueled with small snacks, to keep your metabolism humming.
That was an interesting read…I was surprised to learn that the best way to lose weight was to NOT let yourself go hungry. I was always thinking if i want to lose more weight, i should go hungry for hours an just bear it, until i can eat at the designated meal times. Does this mean that i can have a midnight snack?

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Evanston, Ill. - The Southern Illinois men's and women's swimming and diving teams both finished fourth at the five-team Northwestern Invitational on Sunday.
SIU's men scored 691 points, finishing behind the winner, Northwestern (1033 pts), Pittsburgh (907) and Missouri (880.50). Kenyon College (485) rounded out the field.
The Saluki women scored 613.50 points, trailing champion Northwestern (1113), Missouri (996.50) and Pittsburgh (903.50). Kenyon College (340.50) also finished fifth in the women's field.
Antonio Santoro won the 200 fly (1:49.30), and Jason Sigler placed third in the 1650 free (15:38.71), followed by Igor Sanchez (15:46.26) to lead the Saluki finishers on Sunday.
Elizabeth McGowan placed fourth in the 1650 freestyle (17:25.03), followed by Morgan Sonstegard (17:26.00) to lead the Saluki women on Sunday.
The SIU men will swim next against Purdue, Indiana and Iowa on December 4. The women will be back in the pool with the men to face Tampa, Texas Christian and Indian River Community College on January 8 in Fort Pierce, Fla.


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As you prepare for the big day, one important thing to consider is your comfort. And a key aspect of that is taking care of your feet!
High heels can make you feel beautiful as you walk down the aisle, but they can also be painful and very uncomfortable.
Here are some tips, however, to make your feet as comfortable as possible!
1. Check the heel placement
If the heel of your shoe is too far back, your weight won't be supported properly. The center line of your heel should be directly under the center of your own heel. Chunky heels do this automatically, but you'll need to check for thinner ones.
2. Use insoles or find thick soles
Gel insoles can really help out your feet. They can prevent your toes from scrunching and will prevent blisters. They will also make your feet more comfortable while walking on hard surfaces. Gel inserts will stick inside your shoes, but can be easily removed--it's also recommended to replace them every six months. If the sole of the shoe is fairly thick already, consider ball or toe inserts, since the ball of your foot suffers most when wearing heels. These won't make your shoes tighter, either.
3. Use moleskin
It's not actual moleskin! This is actually soft cotton flannel with adhesive backing, which you can customize by cutting any way you need to. It can cover any trouble spots you have on your feet and works better than a bandage.
4. Go up a half size
Either consider going up a half size when shopping for heels, or shop at the end of the day when your feet are at their biggest. If you've bought shoes that are a bit tight, you can either take them to a cobbler to have them stretched or buy a shoe stretcher. A slightly roomier heel will be much more comfortable.
5. Think about your posture
According to Tyra Banks, keep your head and spine straight, as if you're being pulled up by a string. Use your hips to shift and lift your legs to the center as you walk. Your paces should look like a light bounce.
6. Shoe security
If you're going to be on your feet all day, find shoes that will stay securely on your feet. The easier it is for your shoes to come off, the harder it is to walk in them. Loose shoes often make you drag your feet as you try to keep them on.


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"Cooking For Our Friends" is a wonderful cookbook with more than 200 gorgeous high-resolution photographs. It includes step-by-step instructions on cooking delicious meals for parties of more than 40 people.
A few events in the book include: cooking for a political fundraiser for John Kerry with 300 guests; cooking for his son, Sam's Bar Mitzvah with 150 guests; and cooking for the University Synagogue Pillar dinner with over 100 guests.
Steven Mindel is a Certified Family Law Specialist practicing in Los Angeles County. Steven loves to cook for large parties including a political fundraiser for John Kerry with 300 guests, his son, Sam's Bar Mitzvah, with 150 guests, and University Synagogue Pillar dinner with over 100 guests.
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By looking on campus for the next president of Youngstown State University, members of the board of trustees have made a calculated decision that Dr. Cynthia Anderson, vice president for student affairs, is up to the challenge of charting a new course for the four-year, open admission, urban institution.
Anderson, who has been affiliated with Youngstown State for 30 years, as a student and an employee, was chosen over three other finalists: Dr. C. Jack Maynard, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Indiana State University; Dr. Cheryl J. Norton, president of Southern Connecticut State University; and, Dr. Aaron Podolefsky, president of the University of Central Missouri.
All four candidates participated in campus and community interviews in January, and trustees said at the time that any of the four would be a good choice for YSU. The university has never had a female president.
Anderson, 59, was formally selected Wednesday during a special meeting of the board of trustees.
Anderson, who was not present for the announcement, will take office July 1, succeeding Dr. David Sweet, whose contract expires June 30. Sweet has been president of YSU since July 2000.
While YSU has made tremendous strides in the past decade academically, financially and in the institution's physical expansion, major challenges will confront Sweet's successor.
Like the other 12 public universities in Ohio, Youngstown State is under pressure from Chancellor of Higher Education Eric Fingerhut to meet new goals. It isn't enough to say the university is making higher education accessible to students who might otherwise not attend, or to individuals who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
Strategic plan
It is also not enough to argue that YSU's enrollment of 14,000 is an indication of its success. Chancellor Fingerhut wants to know how the institution fits into his 10-year strategic plan for higher education in Ohio. The plan is built around the University System of Ohio, which the General Assembly created to bring about the integration of all the state's public universities and colleges.
For YSU, the chancellor envisions an urban research institution that is an integral part of the region's economic growth, especially in the field of high technology.
He also expects YSU to identify areas of academic study that would enable it to stand out among the other universities and colleges.
To accomplish that, the new president will have to deal with the issue of YSU's open admission status. Currently, anyone with a high school diploma or a general education diploma can enroll. As a result, a large number of freshmen are ill-prepared for the pressures of academia and, therefore, need remediation in the basics, especially English and Math.
Fingerhut wants the new Eastern Gateway Community College to take in those students who aren't ready for university life. Anderson will have deal with YSU's loss of students.
Another challenge confronting her is the funding formula for state dollars that is based on retention and graduation rates. Previously, the formula considered the number of full-time equivalent students.
Youngstown State's retention rate has improved over the years, but the graduation rate is not encouraging.
Finally, the new president will have to face the economic realities of the Mahoning Valley and the state of Ohio.
As vice president for student affairs, Anderson served as the administration's negotiator in contract talks with the faculty. Those talks resulted in pay raises, but more significantly, the agreement opened the door to increases for other union employees on campus.
Indeed, members of the Association of Classified Employees received a $4,500 bonus last December for the enrollment growth.
But the next time around, the president and the trustees will have to consider the fact that state funding could well be cut again.
Anderson may well have to say no to those same unions.
Public pledge
In remarks after the nine trustees voted unanimously for Sweet's successor, board Chairman Scott Schulick offered this public pledge: The new president will be held accountable for YSU's successes and failures. Schulick also made it clear that the status quo is not acceptable and that much will be expected of Anderson.
And, he pointed out that with a tight budget, an urban research designation, the emergence of a separate community college and the loss or reduction of resources, the new president will be forced to find new ways of doing things.
"She will have to say no," Schulick said.
We would agree.
In hiring a new president, which Schulick said is the most important decision trustees are called on to make, they collectively concluded that a vice president for student affairs who has never worked in other institutions of higher education is better prepared to lead YSU than three other candidates with deeper academic r sum s and broader experience. Two were presidents and the third a provost/vice president of similarly sized institutions.
The reaction in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center when Anderson's selection was announced made it obvious that she was the popular choice among those attending. It will quickly fall to her to demonstrate that the trustees made the right choice.
She will have to say no to some thing, but this is a discouraging editorial, Vindy.com. She will also have to say YES to many new and innovative ideas as well.
Or do we simply want to reduplicate what congress is doing right now? No no no.
Ridiculous conservative thought that gets us nowhere, and doesn't save anything in the end.
Rae, your comments always strike me as if you are either jealous of Dr. Anderson's success, or perhaps you have some personal vendetta against her. You write she has no intelligence, talent, or depth?!?!? Are we even talking about the same person? Yesterday was a great day for YSU and the YSU community. The classy thing to do is wish her well. Your pettiness under the cloak of anonymity is suspect and completely without merit.
You will never find a more convoluted quagmire of self-interest dominated groups than at a modern University. Most of these groups try to maneuver administrative appointments towards their own political advantage, seldom if ever placing the interests of the students as a high priority. Colleges and Departments compete with each other for resources, positions, and funding -- sometimes engaging in activities that are ethically complex at best. Frequently the greatest trumpeters of student needs are in reality feathering their own nest.
Unlike business and industry, most university employees are protected by either tenure or continuation (Union) agreements. They can't be terminated short of committing a serious crime, and they get automatic raises regardless of performance. Managing such an organization is a difficult and demanding task. It doesn't require Nobel Prize winning intellect, or great experience in managing complicated organizations. Several have commented on the need to bring in outsiders with "fresh ideas." Such people wouldn't understand the culture of the Mahoning Valley, and YSU in particular! It would take them years -- if ever -- to become effective.
Anyone who makes it past the rigorous screening process of a presidential search has the requisite intellect for managing YSU. What's needed is Character! Character to say no for the right reasons rather than political expediency or self-interest. Character to take on difficult problems with people who can't be fired or have their pay cut. Character to look beyond the long lines requesting favors, and instead to focus on genuine need and injustice. In this respect, Dr. Anderson is an excellent choice for President of Youngstown State University.
I don't know her personally. However, to be selected internally by a University that's the pits doesn't say much,..
She may be the one that turns it around but that's going to be a wait and lets see proposition.


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The New Zealand Wind Energy Association has not once come clean and admitted that some landscapes are simply out of bounds when it comes to wind farm development. Project Hayes went down because to build a giant wind farm in that torless landscape would have been an act of environmental vandalism. There are lots of other wind farm sites in the South, but there are no other Lammermoor plateaus. Meridian's decision to appeal is immoral; this is an attempt to bankrupt civilian opposition and force a conclusion, notwithstanding the Environment Court's meticulousness.
The Environment Court's decision to oppose Meridian Energy's Project Hayes windfarm is a concern for every infrastructure investment in the country, says the New Zealand Wind Energy Association.
Chief executive Fraser Clark said Meridian would find support for its appeal across other industries.
On Friday, Meridian's chief executive Tim Lusk said it would appeal the decision, which if left to stand, would block nationally important projects.
Project Hayes, a $2 billion, 176-turbine windfarm, was planned for the Lammermoor Range in Central Otago but staunchly opposed by the local community and personalities including Anton Oliver, Brian Turner and Grahame Sydney.
Resource consent, granted in 2007, was overturned this month.
Mr Lusk said developments of the kind had an inescapable impact on the environment, but setting the bar so high on environmental standards would not help the economy or society people aspired to.
The Environment Court decision had effectively created a new, cost-benefit analysis test, which required evaluation against other hypothetical projects – expanding the RMA process into an economic management system controlling all new generation, he said.
Mr Clark said there was some government awareness of the challenges faced under the RMA, which was evident in the first phase of changes that included a new Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate consents for large-scale projects.
But the balance between public good and environmental outcomes had not yet been found.
Speaking at the Clean Energy Summit and Expo in Auckland on Wednesday, Mr Clark will address some of the issues in managing wind farm investment in the current climate.
There were definitely opportunities, he said. "Wind energy is still worth considering."
While there were "a number of planets that need to align" to enable projects to get off the ground, there were alternative investment options.
These included partnering between projects and technologies and energy companies, public-private agreements, and agreements between industrial users and projects.
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An unlikely Mormon: Former U. basketball star shares conversion story
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To hear Mitch Smith tell the story, he never should have played basketball at the University of Utah — much less become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For starters, Smith received no shortage of scholarship offers. In fact, more than 50 college basketball coaches entered the Smith home to pitch Mitch on their respective schools.
Then there was Smith's lifestyle and religious conviction. The 6-foot-8 forward liked to party, swore like a sailor and hailed from a family that was openly hostile toward Latter-day Saints, although they did listen to one LDS basketball coach.
What's more, Smith's official visit to Utah's campus was "by far the most boring" of his four recruiting trips.
But looking back now at how things unfolded, Smith knows there was something more meaningful taking place in his life. Coming to Utah turned out to be the first in a series of miracles during a decade-long journey that ultimately led him to join the LDS Church.
"I tell my kids that it works out, even for the rough guys like me," Smith said. "Not that I was a bad guy, but I was about as far away from being Mormon as you can get."
Religion and hoops
Growing up in Phoenix, religion was a central part of Smith's life. His parents raised him and his siblings as Christians, but were also hard-core anti-Mormons. They openly shunned any neighbors who belonged to the LDS faith. They accepted copies of the Book of Mormon from the missionaries and tossed them into the trash. Family members also attended seminars in order to learn anti-Mormon rhetoric. Smith says his father still has files on "how to talk to Mormons."
"I don't know where it came from. I don't think my parents were bad people but I had one prejudice growing up — Mormons," Smith said. "We didn't know why we hated them — we just did, and that's how it was. I grew up persecuting them a bit."
Basketball was the other focal point of Smith's youth. He was already a great athlete in a basketball family when he had a 6-inch growth spurt the summer before ninth grade. Suddenly he could dunk and began to excel as a player. As a senior, Smith averaged 27 points and 14 rebounds while leading Alhambra High School to a state championship. One newspaper recognized him as the Arizona State MVP, while another named him co-MVP with future NBA star Sean Elliott.
Coach Archibald
Coming off his senior season, Smith's services were in high demand among college recruiters. He said 56 coaches came through their home, including UTEP's Don Haskins, Arizona's Lute Olson and coaches from all the Pac-10 schools. BYU called once, but Smith used some colorful language and hung up.
Then there was Utah head coach Lynn Archibald, who somehow connected with the family. At one point during his visit, Smith's mother asked the coach to promise her something.
"If he does go to your school, you got to keep those Mormons away from him," she said.
"Archibald said, 'That's going to be tough, because I am a Mormon,'" Smith recalled. "We thought there's no way he's Mormon — he's too nice."
Smith took recruiting trips to UTEP, USC, Washington State and Utah. While the first three visits were significantly more entertaining than the fourth, Smith said there was something unique about Archibald. For one thing, the coach didn't speak negatively about the other programs, while they all claimed he would soon be fired.
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With a multitude of coaching and playing experience as a former WNBA and Louisiana Tech player, Monica Maxwell returns to the state of Louisiana for her first year on Lisa Stockton's coaching staff.
Maxwell joined the Tulane staff in May after spending the last three years as an assistant coach at Pike High School in Indianapolis, Ind.
Prior her days at Pike, Maxwell spent four seasons in the WNBA, playing her rookie year with the Washington Mystics before a stint with the Indiana Fever.
With the Fever, Maxwell led the Eastern Conference and ranked second on the WNBA in 2000 when she drained 62 three-pointers. She ranked eighth in the league that year with a mark of 86.2 percent from the free throw line. She also set a then-franchise record with 29 points against Los Angeles on June 22, 2000.
The Hammond, Ind. native also recorded the first assist in Indiana Fever history and hit the first Fever three-point field goal in Conseco Fieldhouse's inaugural season. She also played for the WNBL's Springfield Spirit during the offseason from the WNBA.
A 1999 graduate of Louisiana Tech, Maxwell earned her degree in computer information systems while playing in a pair of Final Fours with the Lady Techsters. She ended her Tech career ranked fourth on the school's all-time career three-point field goals list and third in three-point field goals attempted. The 1996 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year, Maxwell averaged 10.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game and was twice named first team All-Sun Belt. She was also a member of the West Regional All-Tournament team after recording a double-double to send Tech to the Final Four in 1999.
A standout at East Chicago Central High School, she helped lead the Lady Cardinals to a 22-1 record during her senior season and was a finalist for the Naismith Award recognizing the top prep player in the nation.


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Multicenter Phase II Study to Evaluate a 28-Day Regimen of Oral Fluorouracil Plus Eniluracil in the Treatment of Patients with Previously Untreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Sridhar Mani, Howard Hochster, Thomas Beck, et al.
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Last Modified: November 1, 2001
Reviewers: Li Liu, MD
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology, Volume 18:2894-2901, (August) 2000
Précis: Oral fluorouracil plus eniluracil is effective in treating metastatic colon cancer
IntroductionFluorouracil (5-FU) has been a mainstay of therapy for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, despite modest response rates of approximately 20% on conventional bolus administration schedules. Some phase I studies have demonstrated that the combination of oral 5-FU plus eniluracil provides a cost-effective and convenient alternative to protracted IV infusion therapy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (Journal of Clinical Oncology 2000 Feb; 18(4): 915-26). In this phase II study, the researchers assessed the efficacy of oral 5-FU plus eniluracil in patients with metastatic colon cancer.
MethodA total of 55 patients with previously untreated metastatic colorectal cancer received oral eniluracil plus one of two dose levels of oral 5-FU twice a day for 28 days, which was repeated every 5 weeks.
- A partial response was observed in 25% of all treated patients with a median response duration of 23.9 weeks.
- 36% of patients had stable disease for a median duration of 24.1 weeks.
- Median progression-free and overall survival was 22.6 weeks and 59 weeks, respectively.
- The response rates of the two dose level groups were similar.


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Michael Cox And Chantal Swiszcz Honored With UMass Athlete Of The Week Award
Sept. 25, 2012
AMHERST, Mass. - The UMass Sport Luncheon Committee has selected Michael Cox and Chantal Swiszcz as Co-UMass Athlete of the Week after Cox ran for 188 yards Saturday against Miami (Ohio) while Swiszcz finished the weekend with a 3-1 singles record and a 4-0 doubles record.
Micheal Cox had a career-high performance on Saturday at Miami (Ohio) with 188 yards on the ground on 30 carries with a pair of touchdowns. The graduate student had eight carries in which he ran for 10 yards or more while picking up 9 of UMass' 26 first downs. Cox made ESPN Sports Center's No. 5 Play of the Day with a nine-yard rushing touchdown, leaping into the end zone on a front end-over-end flip. Cox's 188 yards in a game were the most of any UMass running back since 2008.
Sharing the award with Cox, Chantal Swiszcz won the Flight A Doubles alongside Yuliana Motyl and advanced to the Flight D Main Draw Finals to help UMass to a strong showing at the West Point Invitational hosted by Army. In singles action, Swiszcz won her opening round match on Friday and a quarterfinal and semifinal match on Saturday. In Sunday's finale, she lost to teammate Chanel Glasper in three sets. Paired with Yuliana Motyl on the doubles side, Swiszcz helped secure a pair of Flight A wins on Friday followed by a semifinal win on Saturday. Sunday's Main Draw title set saw the duo defeat Fordham's Sarah Ali and Bella Genkina. All told, she finished the weekend with a 3-1 singles record and a 4-0 record on the doubles side.
This Wednesday the UMass Sport Luncheon will feature the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the UMass Alumni Association, JC Schnabl as well as Women's Tennis Head Coach, Judy Dixon. The luncheon will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Massachusetts Room of the Mullins Center. Free parking is available in the back of the Mullins Center.
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Suppose $A$ is a Noetherian ring, $M$ a finite $A$-module and $N \subset M$ a submodule. Furthermore, $\mathfrak{a} \subset A$ is an ideal.
Consider the $\mathfrak{a}$-adic topology on M, i.e. the filtration $... \mathfrak{a}^3M \subset \mathfrak{a}^2M \subset \mathfrak{a}M \subset M$ and the associated linear topology on $M$. Analogously, $N$ is topologized via the filtration $... \mathfrak{a}^3N \subset \mathfrak{a}^2N \subset \mathfrak{a}N \subset N$.
How can I show that the $\mathfrak{a}$-adic topology on $N$ is equivalent to the subspace topology of $N \subset M$?
I may use Artin-Rees, i.e.
$\exists n_o \in \mathbb{N}:\forall n > n_0: \mathfrak{a}^nM \cap N = \mathfrak{a}^{n-n_0}(\mathfrak{a}^{n_0}M \cap N)$
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Edit: $A$ is commutative.


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What Is Salvation
Lesson 1
"If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (Rom. 10.9, 10)
What is this salvation? Even those who are saved sometime do not under what this salvation is, with the result that they do not have the assurance of salvation and therefore they are not able to fully appreciate and enjoy it.
Before we look at salvation, which God has provided for sinful man we would very briefly at man who is in need of salvation. Then we will see eight pictures of salvation that we find in the Old Testament. This will teaches what salvation does to us.
Next we will examine the main facets of salvation: viz. Atonement, Reconciliation and Redemption. Repentance and faith are the means by which we obtain this salvation.
Results of salvation come next. Here we will study, justification, regeneration, adoption, sanctification and glorification. Finally we will examine our part in this, i.e. the practical aspect of it. Given below is the first of these points:
The Need Of Salvation: In the Bible and everywhere in the world we see man as a sinner. He was created upright and without sin. But through disobedience he became a sinner. Bible says: "Through one man sin entered the world and death through sin." (Rom. 5.12). Sinful man is in a very pathetic situation He knows he is sinful and is guilty before himself and before God. The history of man shows that he has evolved many methods to propitiate the Holy God of heaven but has not been successful in his effort, which always came short of God's requirements. He knows what is good but is not able to perform it and he knows what is evil and is not able to prevent it. Man knows the need of salvation and that he himself is not able to achieve it. God has taken the initiative to save him.
God has only one plan of salvation; but he has various ways of dealing with man in regard to it. Someone has compared salvation to a sparkling gem, which has many facets. Each facet represents certain aspect of the work of Christ. Therefore no single aspect is fully able to describe it. When we consider all the aspects of this salvation together we get a full picture of what God has done for a repentant sinner.


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LOS ANGELES, CA — Fresh from the successful release of their parody debut, Vote for Rush, Ogee Studios has announced that it is in pre-production on its second parody, Little Rascals XXX.
"This movie is going to be a big deal and we are really looking forward to its release," says Ogee Studios owner, Mike Kulich. "I don't think people are ready to see Alfalfa and Buckwheat DP'ing Darla in the clubhouse... but it's coming."
"The success and reception of Vote For Rush was overwhelming," he adds, "and this is a movie I have wanted to make since the whole parody genre really kicked into high gear a few years back."
Ogee is also in talks with some of the original cast members from the 1994 mainstream production released by Universal Pictures about making cameos in the adult production, which is planning for a September release date.
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Making impressions of the world around him, photographer Kaz McCue relates his experiences of the past several years through this book of photographs. "The light and sky of northern Michigan has had more and more of an effect on me. The longer I live here, the more they seem to imprint an impression on me as an artist. This collection of images represents my own interaction with this beautiful place and the awesome creativity of nature."
Professionally, Kaz has been working as an artist for nearly two decades and is widely recognized as an accomplished talent. His work has been shown in numerous museums and galleries in New York City and the northeast and his work has been included in exhibitions as far away as Hawaii, England and Sweden. He has also received numerous grants and awards. Kaz is currently working on several independent visual projects that investigate such contemporary themes as: perspectives of the American male stereotype and attitude, innovation and exploration in contemporary printmaking, and the utilization of cultural objects and materials as creative narrative. Kaz received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography from Parson's School of Design in New York City and a Master of Fine Arts degree in mixed media (printmaking and sculpture) from Long Island University / C.W. Post Campus in Brookville, NY. He has worked as an educator and arts administrator for the past 17 years.
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Feb. 8, 2013
Mike Woepse was one of many highlights for the men's and women's track and field team at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque, NM as the junior won the pole vault competition. Kylie Price impressed with a fourth place finish in the 60m and Alexis Walker also earned fourth place in the high jump.
Woepse recorded a new personal best indoor with a vault of 18-04.50. In the unseeded pole vault, Connor Stark placed fourth (16-00.75), Mark Sakioka was fifth (16-00.75) and Dominic Giovannoni finished tenth (15-07.00).
In the triple jump, Dillon Stucky finished in sixth place with a jump of 50-04.50. Nicholas Scarvelis led all Bruins in the shot put with a third place finish (60-01.25), and was followed by Marcus Nilsson (11th, 47-05.00) and Dominic Giovannoni (15th, 38-11.00).
Jarrett Gonzales placed 17th in a time of 49.14. In the 60m hurdles, Dominic Giovannoni finished in 8.28 in 13th place.
The Bruins finished in fourth place in the 4x400m relay, led by Wally Rodriguez, White, Tyler Brown and Lauderdale.
On the women's side, Sydney Lewis finished in tenth (7.60) and Brea Buchanan in 15th place (7.69).
In the 200m, Sydney Lewis (25.36) finished in 17th and 18th, respectively. Kelly Rhines just behind her in tenth (57.51).
Then Bruins were led by Alexis Walker in the high jump in fourth place with a best of 1.73m, who was followed by Zibby Boyer in 11th (1.63m), Tatum Souza in 13th (1.63m) and Mariah Gibson in 14th (1.63m).
In the unseeded pole vault, Natasha Kolbo finished in second place with a total of 13-06.25. She was joined by Allison Koressel (3rd, 13-02.25), Courtney Reginato (6th, 12-10.25) and Liz Goodrich (10th, 12-10.25).
Kyle Price finished in second in the long jump with a distance of 6.33m, while Tatum Souza jumped 5.23m for 26th place. Souza then threw for 41-02.25 in the shot put and a 16th place finish.
The middle and long distance runners are competing once again at the Dempsey Indoor facility on Saturday in Seattle for Day 2 of the UW Husky Classic.


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Republican US Sen. Crapo from Idaho arrested on DUI charge
Associated Press
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Idaho Sen. Michael Crapo was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence in a Washington, D.C., suburb, authorities said.
Police in Alexandria, Va., said Sunday that the three-term Republican was pulled over after his vehicle ran a red light. Police spokesman Jody Donaldson said Crapo failed field sobriety tests and was arrested at about 12:45 a.m. He was transported to the Alexandria jail and released on an unsecured $1,000 bond at about 5 a.m..
"There was no refusal (to take blood alcohol tests), no accident, no injuries," Donaldson said. "Just a traffic stop that resulted in a DUI."
Police said Crapo, who was alone in his vehicle, registered a blood alcohol content of .110. The legal limit in Virginia, which has strict drunken driving laws, is .08.
The 61-year-old Crapo (KRAY'-poh) has a Jan. 4 court date.
"I am deeply sorry for the actions that resulted in this circumstance," Crapo said in a statement Sunday night. "I made a mistake for which I apologize to my family, my Idaho constituents and any others who have put their trust in me. I accept total responsibility and will deal with whatever penalty comes my way in this matter. I will also undertake measures to ensure that this circumstance is never repeated."
A Crapo spokesman declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding his arrest.
Elected in 1998, Crapo is in his third U.S. Senate term; he served for six years in the U.S. House of Representatives before that. He was easily re-elected in 2010 with more than 70 percent of the vote, and won't have to run again until 2016.
So much was ranted about Congressman Ryan. Let's give this equal time. (Ryan was innocent, btw). And was NOT driving.
Typical Vindy headline...Republican U S Senator etc. If it was a low life Dem, the headline would have read: U S Dem Senator abused by police.
Why wasn't little Timmy Ryan arrest published earlier this year. I guess as Dem that wasn't news worthy.
No mention of Crapo's claims that he doesn't drink? Typical hypocrite politician.
Has he plead NOT GUILTY yet? When he does, everyone will be up in arms, but that is his RIGHT. Everyone got bent out of shape over Tim Ryan and he wasn't even driving. I wonder how many people that bash these guys on this site would not try to weasel there way out of a similar circumstance?
don't worry ypboy, fox news will put a d after his name, they always do that
I sure miss the good old days when you could have a drink or two and drive home without concern of being targeted by the DUI troopers.
I don't condone falling down drunk drivers but the bar has been set so low because the scheme is so lucrative for defense lawyers and the local municipal coffers. And, it makes the MAD Mothers happy.
The bar isn't set too low for the more than 200 children killed in DUI crashes every year. I do agree the DUI punishments are too much of a money racquet and not enough of a criminal consequence.


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In the days following the transplant procedure at Cincinnati Children's, your child will stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This allows us to closely monitor his or her recovery during a critical time. You can be with your child most of the day, but you cannot stay overnight in your child's room. We offer parent sleep rooms in the PICU on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to arrange for outside lodging in case you are unable to get a parent sleep room.
After your child is stable, we will move him or her to a hospital ward where the nursing staff specializes in caring for children after a liver transplant. Our goals during this time are to get your child feeling well again, and to educate you and your family about caring for your child when you leave the hospital.
You will continue to see the members of the liver transplant team every day. The medical team will make rounds, examine your child and be available to discuss your child's health. During rounds, the team will make recommendations for care and discuss your child's progress. The length of the recovery process varies from patient to patient, depending on the child's health before the transplant.
Proper nutrition is important for your child's healthy recovery from a liver transplant. A day or two after the transplant, your child will receive a special liquid food mixture through an intravenous catheter (IV). Once he or she resumes normal bowel function, your child will start with a diet of clear liquids and will move onto solid food when he or she can tolerate it. Infants put on special formula before transplant usually can be returned to regular formula. The transplant team may use a feeding tube to supplement your child's diet until he or she can consume enough calories to fuel the recovery process.
Your primary job while your child is recovering is to learn about home transplant care. Your liver transplant coordinator will give you a home care education packet. It will explain the medications your child must take and how to care for your child's incision sites, central line (a long-term IV), external drains and feeding tube.
The nursing staff will be available at all times to answer questions and help you during this important time. The liver transplant coordinator will also work with you to set up a medication and task schedule.
When your child is ready to leave the hospital, the coordinator will schedule post-transplant clinic appointments and times for lab work.
The doctor who referred you to Cincinnati Children's will help with your child's care after you return home. The doctor will see your child frequently at first, to make sure recovery proceeds correctly. As time goes on, your doctor appointments will be spread out to monthly visits, then visits every three months.
If your child has a primary gastroenterologist (liver doctor) in your hometown, you need only to return to Cincinnati every three months to see the transplant liver doctor. However, you will need to return to Cincinnati more frequently if you do not have a primary gastroenterologist in your hometown, or if your child has complications or surgical issues. You will also need to keep in close contact with your child's primary care physician.
The first year after a transplant is usually the most difficult. Many changes take place in your family's life: lab tests, clinic visits and medications become a priority. The liver transplant team focuses on making sure your child's new liver functions properly and monitors your child's overall health.
One-year survival rates for children following liver transplants are close to 90 percent. However, complications (bile duct problems, infection, rejection) do sometimes arise after your child goes home. These complications could require readmission to Cincinnati Children's, a liver biopsy or other specialized testing.
Pay close attention to any symptoms your child develops after the transplant. Contact a liver care coordinator or your child's primary care physician immediately if your child experiences any of these symptoms:
If your child experiences any of the following, contact a liver care coordinator during business hours:
To simplify the process of keeping up with bills and to allow you to focus on your child, Cincinnati Children's handles billing for transplant patients.
The transplant financial manager will take care of sending paperwork to your insurance providers and following up on reimbursement issues. You will receive a notice from your insurance provider indicating when a payment has been issued.
Changing insurance coverage or choosing COBRA coverage after the transplant could affect what costs are covered. We can help you evaluate how an insurance plan change will affect you and your family.
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Puppet State Theatre Company presents
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10am & 7pm
Note from Puppet State Theatre Company
We are delighted still to be touring The Man Who Planted Trees. We have performed this production well over a thousand times since 2006 in venues from tents on windswept hillsides, tiny village halls on remote Scottish islands to the Lincoln Center Institute and the Sydney Opera House.
In adapting this wonderful story, we wanted to be faithful to the original text while bringing humour through an expanded role for the tree-planting shepherd's dog. Rick Conte's gift for puppetry and comedy made him the right man for the job of bringing the dog to life.
Ailie Cohen's simple set design makes use of burlap, with its rough earthy texture that doesn't immediately suggest 'fabric', but evokes the dry, sun-scorched earth before the trees are planted. She wanted both the shepherd and his dog to seem to belong to the land, so they too are largely made of burlap.
Inspiration for the multi-sensory elements the smells of the French countryside before and after the trees are planted, as well as mist and rain and wind came from the original story too.
There is something about this story that seems to strike a chord wherever we go and for that reason as well as the fact that we get to make up new bits all the time we never tire of performing it.
In 1957 the author Jean Giono said: "I wrote this story to make people love trees, or more precisely to make people love planting trees. Of all my stories it is one of the ones of which I am most proud. It has never earned me a penny and for that reason it has accomplished the very purpose for which it was written."
But this is much more than a story about planting trees: it is a wonderful parable of life, the tale of a human being who saw a need and decided not to ignore it but to "put things right" . The story is also known as "The Man Who Planted Hope and Reaped Happiness" and it holds a vital message for this generation. Maybe we all have a supply of acorns hidden away somewhere …
We hope that you bug a bookseller or librarian and get hold of a copy of The Man Who Planted Trees and discover why we fell in love with the story.
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
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"Once Upon a Time" co-creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis have been quite generous about revealing spoilers for the second half of season 3. They have once again teased what will happen when the show resumes in March and TV Guide reported the details on Feb. 6.
When the mid-season finale aired, Regina cast a spell on Emma and Henry to give them happy memories. However, when TV Guide asked if that gift would have consequences as far as their relationship is concerned, Horowitz and Kitsis said yes. Now the question is what kind of consequences will there be?
As far as Storybrooke is concerned, previews show that it will return, which means that there was some sort of loophole or reversal of Peter Pan's curse. Fans have been told before that those who died in Storybrooke would not return and that their deaths are permanent. However, WetPaint reported that Rumple could be returning since his picture was included in the promo photos that were recently released. If the deaths are permanent, then why is his photo there? Could he be coming back in flashbacks or will there be something that brings him back?
Viewers have been talking about Regina and Robin. It turns out that they will meet on episode 13, titled "Witch Hunt." According to TV Line, Kitsis said that the two will meet under interesting circumstances.
They also spoke about Peter Pan and Neverland. Viewers will not find out this year what the deal was that Hook made with Pan. They also confirmed that there will be no more Neverland, at least this year.
When it comes to the Wicked Witch, there has been some mystery surrounding the character. But Kitsis said that viewers will find out who her parents are and Horowitz revealed that she does have history with other characters besides Regina.
"Once Upon a Time" season 3 returns on March 9.
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First of all, I'm sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place, as this is my first thread around here.
I have been thinking of making a mod that will affect the characters of the SWB II.
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Is it possible to add more characters in the game's standard sides?
For example, the Republic has the standard C.T., the engineer, the sniper, the assault C.T....
Can I add another class without replacing anything? I like the pre-existing troops, but it would be awesome if we could use a republic commando on every mission in the game too, including the campaign!
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If I have some equality $f(x) < g(x)$ that I want to prove to be true over some bounded interval for $x$, can I take the derivative wrt $x$ on both sides? Then, if I can reduce that to the point where it's obviously true over the bounds in question of $x$, does that prove the original case? I know the bounds on $x$ for $f'(x) < g'(x)$ are not the same as for $f(x) <g(x)$, but are they always less restrictive in the derivative case, allowing you to make implications for the non-derivative case?
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If $[a, b]$ is some interval, $f(a) < g(a)$, and $f'(x) \le g'(x)$ on the interval, then $f(x) < g(x)$ on the interval (exercise). This implication cannot be reversed; consider $[a, b] = [0, 10], f(x) = 20 - x, g(x) = x$.
Consider the functions $f(x)=2x$ and $g(x)=3x+c$. Clearly $f'(x)=2<3=g'(x)$ everywhere. On the other hand, $g(x)<f(x)$ if and only if $x<c$, so if you want to have $g(x)<f(x)$ on $[a,b]$, just take $c>b$. Thus, on every bounded interval there is an easy counterexample.


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LG Mini GD880 gets official, will be available in March
The same day when Samsung announced the Monte S5620, LG unveiled a new touchscreen phone, too – the LG Mini GD880.
Touted as "the smallest and slimmest 3.2-inch full touchscreen phone on the market today," the LG Mini GD880 features textured metal accents on the sides and it kind of resembles the LG GD510 Pop.
The Mini GD880 comes with HSDPA (7.2Mbps), Wi-Fi, A-GPS, FM radio, and a 5MP camera with advanced face detection. The phone also has some unique features, like: Social Network Connect (for keeping in touch with online friends), Social Network Feed (showing automatic updates on the home screen), and a Social Address Book.
"We developed the LG Mini in response to specific requests from actual consumers who were unhappy with current full touchscreen phones that are too bulky, too clunky and too expensive," declared Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.
LG Mini GD880 will be available in Europe starting March, for a price that was not announced. LG didn't say if it plans to showcase the phone at MWC (but it probably will).
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Mixed Martial Arts Championships
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Doors open at 6pm EST.
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Fightfest will present to Canton fans, the cage fighting debut of Mike Tyson´s half-brother on May 12 at the Civic Center.
Cliff "The Black Bull" Couser has carved out a successful career as a boxer, and he will compete in mixed martial arts (MMA) for the first time in Canton. In another featured fight, Hector "H-Train" Munoz will put his World light-weight title on the line against Corey Garner. Munoz has headlined Fightfest shows in his home state of Texas, and this title defense will mark his Canton debut.
Also, the band Saliva will play at 7 p.m. EST before the fights get underway. Saliva is best known for their hits "Click Click Boom," "Always" and "Your Disease."
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I have not read any of John le Carré's novels as of yet, but I have seen many movies that were based on them. Whether it's "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" (be it the miniseries or the recent film), "The Constant Gardner," "The Tailor of Panama" or "The Russia House," all of Le Carré's stories deal with people who have seen it all and have long since been burned out by the possibility of changing the way people live in the world. Being that he was once an employee of the British intelligence agency MI6, le Carré's books generally deal with spies that are not the ones we remember from James Bond or Jason Bourne movies. These are instead spies that inhabit a morally duplicitous world which they have to struggle in even as it tears away at the people they once were. They claim to be doing this kind of work for the sake of peace, but after a while you begin to wonder how much they believe that or if they are just kidding themselves.
"A Most Wanted Man" is the latest le Carré cinematic adaptation, and it is a perfect example of the kind of spies he has become famous for writing about. This film has also taken on an added importance as it features the very last lead performance from the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman who plays Günter Bachmann, perhaps the weariest looking spy that has ever walked the face of the earth. Only Hoffman could have inhabited such a worn out character and make him so endlessly fascinating as Günter goes through this movie looking like he barely has a pulse.
The movie starts off with a note saying that the German port city of Hamburg is where Mohammed Atta and his collaborators planned the September 11th attacks. The fact that Atta was able to plan the attacks without being caught beforehand was due to failures in intelligence among other things, and as a result the intelligence operatives continue to work as hard as they can to make sure that never happens again. The story takes place over a decade after 9/11, and it doesn't take too long to see that these characters still treat that horrific day as if it just happened yesterday.
Günter is the leader of an anti-terrorism team which seeks to develop sources within the Islamic community in the hopes of getting leads on high-profile subjects. His team eventually finds one in Issa Karpov (Grigoriy Dobrygin), a half-Chechen, half-Russian who has just immigrated to Hamburg illegally after suffering torture and imprisonment that has made him look like a walking corpse. At the same time, he is also on the verge of claiming a inheritance that is worth millions in Euros. The question is, will any of that go towards funding terrorist groups or will Issa make sure that it goes to who needs it the most?
"A Most Wanted Man" was directed by Anton Corbijn, a Dutch filmmaker who previously directed George Clooney in another spy movie called "The American," and he is not out to give us the typical spy thriller that is designed to give the audience a potent adrenaline rush. The spies here are all about playing mind games with their prey as well as with spies from another country than they are in getting into gun fights and car chases. This might frustrate some viewers who prefer their spy movies to exhilarate like few other cinematic experiences can because Corbijn is intent to take his time with this story and film it at a pace which befits the le Carre novel it is based on. For those of you who have seen "The American," this will probably not come as a surprise.
Seriously, not enough can be said about Hoffman's performance in this film. You never really catch him acting here. Hoffman simply becomes Günter right before our eyes, and he makes you feel his character's weariness for all that its worth. Watching Hoffman here is heartbreaking because he really does give us a master class in acting here, and this sadly is one of the last times we will ever get to see him to do that.
Among the highlights of "A Most Wanted Man" are the scenes Hoffman has with Robin Wright who plays CIA agent Martha Sullivan. Currently on a critical high from her work on the Netflix series "House of Cards," Wright matches Hoffman scene for scene as these two play a mental game of chess, trying to guess what the other is thinking without revealing too much of themselves in the process. Looking into the eyes of both these actors, you can tell how much fun they have sparring with one another onscreen. When they tell one another that they are trying to make the world a safer place, you can smell the deceitful sarcasm that drips from their mouths as their jobs now force them to become competitors over nabbing the next big terrorist suspect.
Granted, Hoffman's German accent is a little off putting at first, but we do get used to it eventually just as we do with the one Rachel McAdams pulls off. McAdams portrays Annabel Richter, a deeply passionate human rights attorney who does her best to protect Issa from unnecessary prosecution. However, when Annabel is put in a position where she is forced to betray those closest to her, McAdams makes you feel her character's agony without even having to use words to express it. As for Willem Dafoe who plays bank manager Tommy Brue, you can never really go wrong with him in anything he's in.
"A Most Wanted Man" is, at times, a little hard to follow to where you may come out of it thinking that the plot was a little too convoluted for its own good, but by the end most viewers should be able to get the gist of the story. The pace is also a little too slow at times although things do pick up long before the end. Whatever the case, it is definitely worth seeing for the performances, especially the ones given by Hoffman and Wright. It will be hard to escape the bittersweet feeling this movie leaves you with as this is one of Hoffman's last, and I came out of it wondering if we would ever have an actor like him ever again; one who doesn't look like a movie star but whose talents have more than earned him the right to be one.


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CountyRide Registration
Registration Forms (PDF) may be downloaded or obtained at senior centers, the CountyRide office, web site address, faxed, or mailed upon request. Registrations can be completed in person, mail, or fax. Send a completed form to the CountyRide office. Required Information includes the client's full name, home address, home phone number, date of birth, and an emergency contact. Income information per month is required only if the client is applying for low income benefits for Priority One.
An online registration form will be available in the near future.
All information provided to CountyRide is used to schedule trips, obtain and account for funding, and assist in long range planning to meet the transportation needs of Baltimore County citizens. Additional information may be obtained by calling 410-887-2080 or you may also send an email to email@example.com.
Mail completed forms to:
Baltimore County Department of Aging
611 Central Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
Fax completed forms to: 410-887-8281.
After registration, a welcome package will be sent to you. The package will contain the CountyRide General Information book, CountyRide Information Brochure, Request-A-Trip Brochure which explains how to use the IVR/IWR System, and any other recent brochures.
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When you have rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, you probably know all too well about the pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints that come with the condition. But you might not know that RA also brings a greater likelihood of tooth decay and gum disease.
Gum disease is quite common in the general population, but it's even more prevalent among people with RA. Bacteria in the mouth form plaque, or build up on the teeth, that irritates the gums and causes gum disease called gingivitis. If not treated properly by your dentist, gingivitis can progress to the more serious periodontitis, which can lead to tooth and gum decay.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease: Why the Greater Risk?
Several reasons contribute to an increased risk for oral health problems when you're battling RA. First, having a chronic inflammatory disease makes you more susceptible to inflammation of gum tissue and gum disease, explains Eric Shapira, DDS, a spokesman for the Academy of General Dentistry.
Next, RA symptoms can cause your hands to be stiff and painful, which can lead to problems when it comes to dental care steps such as flossing and brushing teeth. Without thorough oral hygiene, plaque can form around the teeth and gums, which sets the stage for oral inflammation.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease: Breaking the Connection
Basic but consistent dental care can protect oral health:
Make dental care a priority. First and foremost, set aside the time every day to manage oral health and dental care. That means regular brushing and flossing to prevent dental decay and to keep teeth healthy and strong. If you notice any warning signs of gum disease -- like bleeding or swollen gums -- see your dentist as soon as possible. "If not treated properly, gum disease can cause increased bone loss of the jaws and subsequent tooth loss," says Dr. Shapira.
Use assistive aids if needed. If you have severe RA, you may have a hard time reaching all the nooks and crannies to keep teeth and gums clean and healthy. You might find that an electric toothbrush is more efficient -- it does the cleaning for you, and it may be easier to hold than a regular toothbrush. Ask your dentist if a prescription fluoride toothpaste and prescription mouthwash could help lessen plaque and decay. If mouth care is too difficult for you to achieve on your own, you might need assistance from a family member or a home aide.
See your dentist regularly. Don't neglect checkups with your dentist or, if necessary, a periodontist, a gum specialist. "I always advocate that any person who [has a chronic medical condition] see a dental professional at least every three months for routine periodontal therapy and monitoring of oral inflammation and infection," says Shapira.
Following a regular routine for dental care will ensure that any problems are taken care of quickly and will enable you to maintain your oral health over time.
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"Teen Mom" Amber Portwood isn't happy with Jenelle Evans, and says she should spend some time behind bars, Radar Online reported on March 6.
According to the report, Amber spoke out about Jenelle's drug use, and pregnancy, saying, "It's not like you can wake up one day and be like 'Hey, I'm clean.'"
Jenelle Evans, who is currently pregnant with her second child, has been slammed by haters online who believe that she's still using drugs like marijuana while pregnant.
However, the "Teen Mom 2" star has denied these allegations, and says she's clean and sober. "I love how I look towards more of the positive side of things, yet ex teen moms want to try to bring me down. It's sad, focus on yourself," Jenelle Evans replied via Twitter to Amber Portwood's statements.
Amber even touched on the fact that Jenelle doesn't have custody of her son Jace. "You have one child you need to think about before you have another," she said, adding that jail would probably do wonders for Evans. "As scary as it seems, it would change her life for the better," Amber revealed.
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What makes High Road Craft Ice Cream better than the Baskin Robbins down the street? None of BR's 31 flavors include mouthwatering gems like Vanilla Fleur de Sel, an award winning flavor that uses real vanilla rather than imitation, Buttermilk, which is super rich and authentic tasting, and Bourbon Burnt Sugar, High Road's signature flavor that's reminiscent of crème brûlée.
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I found an e book that wrote about navigating and selling online your arts and crafts. I do wish there was a better way to categorize what we artist do but that is an ego thing. One thing this e book was very clear on, you need to think like the owner of a huge company and be diligent in marketing creating and promoting your art. Here are a few good points I thought I could pass on to my fellow entrepreneurs.
- Every day check out other blogs that relate to your type of work and make a comment on 10.
- List 10 new items to one of your online shops.
- Look at your photos and see if you can make improvements.
- write in your blog one post for each on the new item added.
- this is my own addition, make a comment on a blog that targets the type of person you think will be interested in your work.
- work on a schedule and stick with it.


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Watercolour Paintings
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Alan Oliver
A collection of 81 watercolour paintings selected from over the last ten years output with in some cases a short description of painting methods used.
Born 1937. I trained as a technical illustrator and graphic designer before painting full time 30 years ago.
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