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Now that a new year is here, we may say that we're going to read more or go to the gym, but really we're just waiting for TV to get back in full swing. Last year was a great year for television, but 2014 could be even better. If the networks and shows listed here follow our simple resolutions, that is. Hopefully they'll be better at sticking to these than we are to ours. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.
Homeland: Become a great spy show and stop trying to be deep. We can only imagine how heady those early days of critical acclaim must have been, but it's well past time to move on. Brody is dead, Dana is gone (thank God), and 9/11 was a long-ass time ago, so now's your chance to completely reinvent the series as the Carrie and Saul show (with a heaping side of Quinn, please). Whether or not you decide to leave Carrie in Istanbul (not a bad idea if it limits the number of scenes where she has to awkwardly contend with the fruit of her and Brody's loins), and whether you decide to have Saul operating inside or outside the Agency, your audience wants to see one thing above all: our heroes, solving mysteries, chasing bad guys, and acting loopy. Have all the fun you want with everyone's complicated motivations, but steer clear of family drama!
Game of Thrones: Keep on killing off major characters. It's working for you, and the old and new gods alike know there are enough damn story lines that no one will mind dropping a strand or two. Just keep your hands off Daenerys, Arya, and Tyrion. They're off-limits, do you hear me?! OFF-LIMITS, I SAY!
True Blood: Don't add any new characters, don't introduce any new mythology. It's your last season, so I suppose you can do whatever the hell you want, but for the sake of the few remaining people who are still watching despite a complete untethering from the sense-making world, please streamline, hone, simplify. It would just make things so much easier.
American Idol: Take a good look in the mirror and admit that enough is enough.
ABC: Renew Trophy Wife and promote The Middle more, but beyond that cool it with the family sitcoms for a while. Obviously Super Fun Night didn't work out, but that doesn't mean you have to cough up another another wacky family instead. Yes, Modern Family is making you a ton of money, but diversify your portfolio. It worked for NBC for a while, it could work for you.
HGTV: Pledge to stop rerunning Love It or List It so much. Nobody likes Love It or List It!
Suits: Please explain to us what you are and what you are about.
Homeland: Though I agree with Mike in general on avoiding the family stuff, please figure out a way to do at least one more scene involving Chris Brody and huevos rancheros and/or basketball. We need some closure on that kid.
The Walking Dead: Try to get out of Georgia, maybe? What are the zombies like up north? Are there beach zombies? Mountain zombies? Find out! The prison was fun and all, but things got stagnant. So move along, please.
The CW: Make fewer Tomorrow Peoples and more The Carrie Diaries. Smart, believable teens are way more interesting than magic teens.
The Good Wife: It was charming at first, a few years ago, but please vow to start saying "call" instead of "phone." This isn't England!
Gracepoint: Promise to end the show's mystery, when it needs ending, as the original British version, Broadchurch, did so beautifully. No stretching things out like the American The Killing. Be compelling and succinct and then close the case. We're past the point of wanting some overly long, painfully drawn-out investigation.
Looking: This one's actually more for us. Let's stop referring to this show, about three gay men in San Francisco, as "gay Girls." It's dismissive of both shows and sets up certain expectations that are unfair. Let's take this show, a rarity on television, and assess it, and refer to it, on its own merits.
Parks & Recreation: Embrace the inevitable and make the most of it. It seems clear that this will probably be the last season for the beloved, warm-hearted people of Pawnee, with NBC's Thursday night still in shambles and Parks still not pulling in the numbers it deserves, and needs. So, showrunners, please give Leslie and Ben and April and Andy and Ron and Donna and Tom and Jerry (and Chris and Ann, who are leaving early) the ending they deserve. You have the time. You can see the writing on the wall. Stick the landing and we can all be less sad that it's ending.
__Nashville:__Scarlett, please stage a wardrobe strike. We know you're supposed to be the down-home Dolly Parton type who thinks that quilts are perfectly acceptable outerwear, but you're on tour now! You're supposed to be a superstar! Don't go stealing Hayden Panettiere's oufits handcrafted from tinsel, but dare to experiment with patterns that do not look like they were once your grandma's sheets.
How I Met Your Mother:* *Just figure it out. Somehow. Please__.__ The extra final season that nobody—especially Jason Segel!—seemed to want has lumbered along all season, with even the addition of adorable Cristin Milioti unable to raise interest. Can the final few episodes finally tie a neat bow on the story that once had so much promise? Can we learn to actually root for Robin and Barney to get married? Now's the time!
Scandal: Maybe consider toning it down a bit? Your crazy warp speeds and plot twists were your major selling point, but by the midpoint of this season some people were exhausted. Olivia Pope and her love affair with the President are still compelling stuff without all the extra crazy around it. Maybe it's a good time to get back to basics?
Scandal: That said, please keep putting Olivia Pope in the most ridiculous outfits imaginable. No one, no one looks good in a draped white coat except Kerry Washington, but we need her to keep wearing them as a reminder that gods walk among us.
HGTV: Ignore Richard and keep running as much Love It Or List It (spinoffs included!) as you like. And keep it up with the Property Brothers while you're at it. They are cheesy and have regrettable hairdos, but they get the soothing appeal of home improvement television better than anyone.
Girls: Continue letting your freak flag fly. Few TV shows are able to weather as much hype and scrutiny as you, Girls, and you've done it with aplomb. Keep it up. The weirder and more idiosyncratic you get, the more fascinating you are in our book.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Keep it up with the Andre Braugher slow burn. Casting Andre Braugher as the straight-man Captain in the goofy police station was a stroke of genius. Making Captain Holt openly gay, and with a history of discrimination and resentment behind him, was a step above. And the character has been allowed to slowly build, revealing bits of goofiness here and there—"that's a terrible robot voice"—but never softening by any traditional standards. Like Ron Swanson, the Parks & Recreation Holt is clearly inspired by, he's a character with immense room to grow, and we can't wait to see it happen—at a slow, measured, Captain Holt-precise pace.


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YOUNGSTERS had an afternoon of fun at the third annual Lodmoor Ahoy!
The Friends of Lodmoor Country Park hosted the extravaganza for families on Sunday.
Scores of children flocked to the popular Weymouth destination to enjoy a host of events and activities.
Friends of Lodmoor Country committee member Dinah Ellis said: "This free family fun afternoon offered children accompanied by adults a choice of simple activities designed to get them out around the park and enjoying themselves in the open air.
"The activities are designed to encourage children to use their senses to help them explore and discover the natural features of Lodmoor Country Park whilst meeting the people who work there."
She added: "This year was a huge success despite the miserable weather.
"It was great to see youngsters having fun doing simple activities in such a great outdoor space."
The bright pink 'Olympic Ambassador' gazebo and another kindly loaned by Matt Lester of Pier Plaster & Build was set up beside the wooden galleon.
Members of the Friends were on hand to guide everyone through the activities.
The Easter Bunny even left some chocolate treats to reward children playing a Hunt the Bunny game.
This year witnessed a butterfly printmaking contest with the best ones posted on Facebook as well as prizes in the free raffle.
The Friends of Lodmoor Country Park was formed in 2008 to help boost the area and draw more families to use it.
The volunteers have held many events and have worked with the council to improve the park and bolster facilities.
This year the RSPB set up their stall with wildlife activities and information for all, a follow-up from their successful visit to last year's 'Celebrate Your Space!' event.
To find the group on Facebook search 'The Friends of Lodmoor Country Park'.
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After reading an odious article that was quoted on Andrew Sullivan's popular "The Dish" blog, I sent Sullivan a response that he posted:
We shouldn't even be asking the question about the relative productivity of organic farming until we've addressed the extravagant wastefulness of consuming animal-based foods rather than plants. (By most accounts, it takes from two to ten pounds of corn to produce a single pound of meat.) If you truly want to minimize the resources that go into your diet, then eat plant-centered meals and buy your food from your local farmer's market. This is food that, for the most part, would not even be grown in the absence of local demand. It's therefore a bad-faith argument that eating local, organic food is somehow depriving poor people of their share of the earth's resources.
Sullivan's consistently fair about airing both sides of a given issue. I was happy to see my response reach his large audience.


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Following God to New York City
- September 30, 2013
- By Leilani Estrada-Colima
Students On Misson Blog: Ever since I was a little girl, I've watched all the Spider-Man movies, The Devil Wears Prada and all those other cool movies that take place in New York City.
Peru: Divine purpose, not chance
- September 27, 2013
- By Janet Ruiz
Students On Mission: When I prayed before starting my devotional, I gave thanks to God for surrounding me with such amazing people here in Peru.
Tyler: Hunger for the love of Jesus
- September 26, 2013
- By Lauren Cartwright
Student Missions Blog: Recent weeks have been a whirlwind of activities and events. God has moved in radical ways, and I am amazed at the power of his love.
Denton: Life is different, but God is good
- September 17, 2013
- By Lauren McKee
Students On Mission Blog: Life is good—so good, but so different. Truthfully, I do not know how else to describe the change that has taken place in my life, but my God has been faithful.
Peru: Don't give up
- September 16, 2013
- By Janet Ruiz
Students on Mission Blog: As I prepare the lessons for the kids in the children's ministry and feeding program here in Peru, I have found out it's quite a challenge, because these kids do not want to learn.
London: Prayer with homeless immigrants
- September 4, 2013
- By Sharel Gaskey
Students On Mission Blog: I never thought God would challenge me as I walked the streets of London alone taking photos of artwork that covered the walls.
Alaska: Meet them where they are
- August 8, 2013
- By Emma Nystrom
Students On Mission: When a water sprinkler interrupts the planned mission activities, love means going with the flow.
Savannah: Reflection on lessons learned
- August 7, 2013
- By DeEdra Branch
As I look in the mirror, I recognize God did not make a mistake. I have learned that who I am in Christ is exactly who I am supposed to be.
South Asia: The Holy Spirit at work during Ramadan
- August 6, 2013
- By Rebecca
This past week, my friend and I were invited into a Muslim home to break the Ramadan fast for the evening. I was blown away by the interest our hostess showed in the Good News.
South Asia: Prayers answered
- August 4, 2013
- By Jessica
Jesus has done great things here at Restoration House and continues to move in South Asia. I have been experiencing the love of Jesus, and I know it is because of his love that lives are transformed.
South Asia: Conquering fear
- August 1, 2013
- By Rebecca
Students On Mission: Honestly, when I arrived in South Asia, many things made me extremely fearful. But I think most the fear that consumed me grew out of feelings of inadequacy concerning my role in South Asia this summer.
South Asia: God knows the end of the story
- July 31, 2013
- By Jessica
Praise God, three more girls decided to follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Savannah: A new spiritual high
- July 30, 2013
- By DeEdra Branch
Several nights ago, five of the missionaries—including me—joined in a special prayer time in which we all prayed out loud at the same time.
South Asia: The light of Jesus is spreading
- July 30, 2013
- By Jessica
One of the girls is ready to leave and begin her life away from Restoration House. The director found a job for her in the city. Pray that she will be strong.
South Asia: Light breaks through darkness
- July 25, 2013
- By Jessica
When we arrived, we found out four girls were very sick, and the supervisor suggested some of the girls were being attacked spiritually.


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Some fairness and balance: Of all the ACA enrollees, 1.4 million selected plans in state-based marketplaces and 1.9 million in the federal marketplace. HHS does not designate whether or not these individuals have paid their first month's premiums yet, which is how the insurance industry typically determines enrollment. "These encouraging trends show that more Americans are enrolling every day, and finding quality, affordable coverage in the Marketplace," HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in the release. Under the ACA, every individual in the country has to have insurance by the end of open enrollment period on April 1 or they will face a fine of $95 a year or 1% of their annual income for failing to comply. Devon Herrick, senior analyst at the National Center for Policy Analysis, says it was expected that younger people would wait to enroll until the end of the enrollment period (April 1), but that the pool is still heavily weighted toward older enrollees. "It's not too far removed from what we have been seeing in the past; it's possible younger enrollees were the ones who remained," Herrick says. "It's a slight improvement, but not indicative that everything is working perfectly yet." The administration had originally projected to have 7 million enrollees in year one of the ACA, 2.7 million of which are young and healthy people needed to keep premium levels down. Herrick says it remains to be seen if these people will continue to pay their first months' premium. "That is what I am concerned about—who is paying, and will continue to pay?" he says. http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2014/02/12/as- enrollment-deadline-draws-near-33m-have-selected-aca-plans/.


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Every child has the right to legal protection
According to the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Ukraine is committed to ensure the implementation of the principles of juvenile justice in all spheres of legal relationship. Recent years modern society more often encounters the necessity of prevention of crime among children and young people. Similar to many countries, juvenile delinquency is the consequence of poverty and unfavourable conditions in the family. UNICEF actively supports the development of juvenile justice in Ukraine that will ensure the legal protection of children in conflict with law. The new juvenile justice system anticipates the implementation of juvenile probation, mediation, prevention and social rehabilitation for children at the community level, establishment of the monitoring system to control the observance of the rights of the child in the conflict with law. The main challenge is to timely provide the assistance to such children and young people; reach out to a child committed a crime for him to admit his guilt. This can be gained only in case if the child is not left to the mercy of fate.
We can be outraged by young thieves, pilferers and street children-beggars but if we do not help them at the proper time these children will be lost for community in future. In Kharkov child transit detention centre under Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs there are children committed the crimes, as well as those who ran away from home and were announced as wanted persons by their parents and trustees. On two-storied building there is a rest room, a sleeping room, a room for psychological rehabilitation, a game room, a canteen and medical care room.
Penal confinement can negatively influence the further destiny of a teenager. The society should create the conditions so that the children committed the crime could get the second chance for the better life. UNICEF is working on implementation of the programme of mediation in Kharkiv School of Social Rehabilitation. The children there will go through the training of social and psychological rehabilitation in the framework of the programme on prevention of the recurring delinquency.
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The Pikante Metallic Belted Boxer Brief combines a few fashionable elements into underwear, so if you're a guy who likes to be seen sans clothes, these are the ones for you. They're made from a sleek metallic fabric that fits like a glove, and the waistband features a clasp in the front--it's all in the details!
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This product replaced the original clip that came with my ocean kayak seat exactly. Decent price and great service.


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What must have happened in the mind of that nice young chap Justin Bieber on his way to the NRJ Music Awards ceremony that meant he showed up on the red carpet wearing a jacket made from what looked like the material you use to cover baby changing mats?
And, while we're examining his styling, the rest of it isn't amazing either.
It is definitely the look that fourteen-year-old schoolboys think makes them look super-awesome while they're smoking cigarettes they got someone else to buy for them at the bus station. Those trousers are very much the result of a mother's "You'll grow into them" mentality and the trainers are all "I know I'll get told to change out of these as soon as I arrive at registration but I don't care because I'm a REBEL."
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I purchased the 5KSB52 whilst on a health kick, determined to replace fizzy drinks with natural smoothies and juices. It works excellently and encourages the whole family to enjoy fresh, healthy juices within minutes. Not only if the appliance useful for juicing, it can also be used to create savoury dishes such as soups or dips like humous. The sturdy base of the blender makes it stable and means that you do not experience the typical loud vibrations of many blenders. The 1.25L capacity is more than enough, making five average servings of juice, milkshake or smoothie and a decent amount of dip or soup. The blender is also gloriously easy to dismantle and clean, making it a hassle-free asset to any kitchen. The blender comes in a variety of colours to suit any kitchen colour scheme, including some more vibrant colours such as yellow or bright red. It has been a dream to use and has really helped develop my cooking, helping me impress family and friends at dinner parties with my homemade humous!
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On August 29th, Metal Blade Records and BMG will release 'For the Sake of Heaviness: The History of Metal Blade Records.' For a preview, please visit Billboard.com for an exclusive excerpt of the book.Read More
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Two new 'Delirious Nomad' tour shirts have been raised from the dead! These shirts are reproductions of actual tour shirts pulled from the band's closet. The shirts are available for pre-order August 16th-September 6th in limited quantities.Read More
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Residence, and her soundtrack to the recent BBC TV series Wolf Hall went straight to the top of the classical music charts. Here she makes a special return to the School to conduct the Guildhall Chamber Orchestra in a programme of her music.
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The expected news came this morning, one day after Ann Curry's tearful goodbye on Today. Savannah Guthrie's upgrade is effective immediately, putting her on the NBC morning show's anchor team of Matt Lauer, Al Roker, Natalie Morales. The group's first official show together is July 9. "In just a few short years Savannah has become a standout member of the news division as well as the ultimate team player", NBC News president Steve Capus said in the release today. "She's anchored for Brian on NBC Nightly News, moderated for David on Meet The Press, co-hosted the 9 a.m. hour of Today, reported for Rock Center and Dateline, and provided legal insights in our Supreme Court Special Reports – and that was all within the last week! She's got an undeniable range, and she's earned the trust of the news community, her colleagues and our viewers alike". Guthrie joined Today in June 2011 as co-host of the third hour and chief legal correspondent. She had been NBC News White House Correspondent from December 2008 to June 2011 and served as co-host of MSNBC's The Daily Rundown from January 2010 to June 2011. She came to NBC from CourtTV.
It's Official: Savannah Guthrie Named 'Today' Co-Anchor
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Too bad for Ann Curry. She did a wonderful job all the years she was there and was very under appreciated by NBC. They are showing just how stupid they have become. This on top of all the really stupid programming!! I believe their domination is over!! They soon get to see what its like looking up from the bottom!!
No offense to Savannah Guthrie, but Ann Curry has 1,200,000+ followers on Twitter compared to the former's 65,000.
And it's not like Savannah has not been featured prominently in all of NBC's news shows.
I don't think this is going to be the bump they're hoping for. I think The Today Show lost it's crown for other reasons than Ann Curry and it ain't coming back any time soon.
Just because NBC say's she's all those things doesn't make it so. She's just awful, I don't think she's got any chemistry with the others, Natalie is much more affable.
Ann was a class act. I used to like Matt, but wont be watching anymore with this new cast.
Who gets her 9am role? guiliana???
I think they would have been better off if they chose Hoda Kotb.
Savannah is a boring version of Natalie Morales. So…why didn't they just give the job to Natalie?? She has been there a long time and paid her dues. She is also stunning and adorable.
I agree!! What ever happened to seniority?! I don't like Guthrie and she is DEFINETLY not a fix for NBC!!
As many others have noted, Savannah has a very, very annoying voice that is grating. Good luck to her. We'll see if the numbers pick up, or if GMA finally starts a winning streak it hasn't seen in years.
I just found this thread, after watching the story on the news about Savannah getting the new co-host job. I am not trying to make fun of her, but her voice and presence just perfectly symbolize the continuing dumbing-down of The Today show, not to mention of television network news and TV in general. Past Today Show hosts must be rolling their eyes, and rolling in their graves! Her voice is so extremely annoying and unprofessional for such a high-profile position on a long-standing morning network news program such as Today. Maybe she will produce the substance behind that voice that will overshadow it and make her role and the show shine. But, my gosh: she sounds just like a highly made- and dressed-up senior year high school cheerleader!?! :-o
How funny that she did all those things in the last week! I'm sure it was coincidental that it came at the same time as Curry getting the ax and Today looking for a replacement candidate with "viable" credentials!
I am actually very optimistic about Savannah Guthrie. I am going to miss having Ann Curry as a presence on the show, but I think Savannah has a very appealing and genuine quality that reminds me a lot of Katie Couric.
I am no huge fan of Katie, but SG is nothing like Katie. I don't see any chemistry like Katie & Meredith had with Matt or the quick wit. She seems cold and fake. I don't think she'll last long. I agree with others Natalie would have been much better.
She may be a lawyer (so, too, was Jack Ford, the old Weekend Today anchor) but being in possession of legal sheepskin doesn't mean a damn thing (ask pretty boy Jack, who got kicked to the curb) when it comes to being a solid reporter.
Sorry, Savannah, you are just another pretty, homogenous face, hand-plucked for overnight greatness without truly having earned it, all the while supplanting someone like Anne who has a resume that far outshines. In addition, I can think of a handful of seasoned correspondents from within NBC's own stable who could have brought good journalism and winsome looks to the 'Today' table: Kelly O'Donnell, NBC's political reporter; Sara James, the Dateline NBC correspondent and former fill-in news anchor of 'Today'; Michelle Kosinski, correspondent.
Beware Savannah: Karma doesn't look kindly on rude usurpers to the broadcast throne. Just ask Deborah Norville, who shined for a mere blink after kicking NBC's Jane Pauley to the cold curb.
Savannah will be terrific! Smart, sexy gal who can really do a lot.
Doesn't bode well for NBC, however. As much as they claim to deftly handled transitions on their major franchises, they sure seem to botch a lot of them.
I'm done with NBC. First Conan, now Anne. I can't believe they blamed her for what is obviously a programming issue. I turned from the station because of the lame stories they were covering. So long Today Show, hello GMA!
Ann's coffee waasn't even cold before they named Savannah.
Disappointed. I love Natalie and would look forward to seeing her every morning. Not so with SG.
Tamron Hall would have made a much more interesting co-host. Best of luck to Savannah.
Ms. Hall is a good anchor. She would be fun to watch. Still disappointed how NBC treated Ann. She didn't deserve that,
They're all replaceable. Although Anne,is obviously one of the truly nice people in the business. Savannah is a good choice.
Ann was a class act with warmth and sincerity. That gets you nowhere at NBC, they've really gone downhill. I wish they would get rid of phony, pompous Matt Lauer and his three pieces of hair. I don't know how anyone can stand him.
Natalie Morales would have been a better choice. Guthrie seems to standoffish whereas Ann tried too hard. Natalie seems to have a perfect balance but I guess those rumors hurt her chances of getting the co-host job.
First Sarah Palin for ratings and now Ann Curry. I will not be watching The today Show anymore.
Anne Curry really got the shaft. She so did not deserve to be treated like this.
Matt Lauer is now an a**hole.
But, let's face it. The Today Show is just an entertainment program.
Like my favorite David Letterman writer Gerald Mulligan proclaimed, MORE WILLARD SCOTT.
No surprise here as this was well predicated for the last few weeks time she was going to take over this slot for Curry. Lauer is happy and now if the ratings continue to tumble, do they shit-can Lauer or Jim Bell or Steve Capus or all three as a result?
Ann Curry is a true class act. NBC treated her very badly.
All of this first name familiarity, and foot-stomping "I'm taking my toys, and going home" mentality is ludicrous. Please, people.
Anne was terrible in that job and needed to go. But NBC went about it VERY badly. In that respect, Ann did get the shaft. Still doesn't negate the fact she needed to go.
Why did Today feel the need to immediately fill that roll, "officially"? They should have just left it open tried some different combinations. Take the Regis show approach (both when Kathie Lee left and now with Regis gone) – try out different people and see what works.
Immediately naming Savannah was a bad idea.
And I know they don't want 3 lead men, but my vote is for Lester Holt. Love him.
First of all, Ann Curry is a class act and NBC is falling fast. Not due to Curry but because they are so politically one sided it is disgusting. They get every story and interview with Obama, hmm I wonder why? I used to love Meet The Press, I won't even watch it anymore, the whole network can't tell the public two sides of anything. I started watching GMA months ago after 60 years of watching The Today Show. At least you hear both sides there. So Ann curry this has nothing to do with you it it just that you are NBC's fall guy. Watch them it will just get worse and worse and then hopefully Matt Lauer will be let go and Carl Quintila should be hired.
I look forward to looking and listening to Natalie Morales , she's got the right balance for a major co anchor . I hope she gets the job eventually or go to another anchor job and show everybody what she can do with her beautiful looks , smarts and great personality.


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We have a confession to make: We have something in common with Rachel Weisz's three-year-old son. We 're both obsessed with Weisz's breasts! Unfortunately we don't have as much access to the objects of desire as the young tot, but at least we're old enough to understand that they're more than just moving Nerf balls.
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She said: "He's really into firemen - and women's breasts! He just talks about them all the time.
"It's very sweet, he thinks that I have the biggest breasts in the world. That's a son's idolatry of his mother, that I'm the biggest and the best."
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MicroBio Chapter 12
What is the key difference between yeast and mold?
Yeast is unicellular, while mold is multicellular.
You are given an unknown, pure sample of a eukaryotic organism. Which of the following tests would allow you to determine if the sample contains algae?
Place the sample in a clear container filled with media containing no sugars, and leave it in a sunny window. After a few weeks, look for growth of the organism.
Which of the following new chemicals would NOT be effective against Giardia?
a chemical that inhibits the formation of cell walls
Which phylum of protozoa contains organisms that are nonmotile obligate intracellular parasites? (Hint: They cause a well-known tropical disease.)
Apicomplexa contains many species that cause disease, including the Plasmodium species that cause Malaria.
Humans are the definitive host for __________, which is a type of __________.
Taenia saginata; tapeworm
Which of the following organisms requires an additional nonhuman host to complete its life cycle?
Plasmodium species
The life cycle of Plasmodium species requires two hosts, one of which is a mosquito.
The term dermatophyte is typically used for fungi that cause which of the following?
cutaneous mycoses
Dermatophytes (Greek for "skin plants") is a common label for a group of three types of fungi that cause skin disease in humans and other animals.
Helminthic diseases are usually transmitted to humans by
gastrointestinal route
All of the following are characteristic of the Platyhelminthes EXCEPT that they
have highly developed digestive and nervous systems.
The encysted larva of the beef tapeworm is called a
A definitive host harbors which stage of a parasite?
What do tapeworms eat?
intestinal contents
Seventeen patients in ten hospitals had cutaneous infections caused by Rhizopus. In all seventeen patients, Elastoplast bandages were placed over sterile gauze pads to cover wounds. Fourteen of the patients had surgical wounds, two had venous line insertion sites, and one had a bite wound. Lesions present when the bandages were removed ranged from vesiculopustular eruptions to ulcerations and skin necrosis requiring debridement. Fungi are more likely than bacteria to contaminate bandages because they
can tolerate low-moisture conditions.
In mid-December, a woman with insulin-dependent diabetes who had been on prednisone fell and received an abrasion on the dorsal side of her right hand. She was placed on penicillin. By the end of January, the ulcer had not healed, and she was referred to a plastic surgeon. On January 30, a swab of the wound was cultured at 35°C on blood agar. On the same day, a smear was made for Gram staining. The Gram stain showed large (10 µm) cells. Brownish, waxy colonies grew on the blood agar. Slide cultures set up on February 1 and incubated at 25°C showed septate hyphae and single conidia. The most likely cause of the infection is a
dimorphic fungus.
Ringworm is caused by a(n)
Yeast infections are caused by
Candida albicans.
Which of the following is the most effective control for malaria?
eliminate Anopheles
You see acid-fast oocysts in a fecal sample from a patient who has diarrhea. What is the MOST likely cause?
In the malaria parasite life cycle
humans are the intermediate host and mosquitoes are both the definitive host and the vector.
Which of the following arthropods does NOT transmit diseases by sucking blood from a human host?
Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
mosquito - Pneumocystis
Based on the lab results, which organism is most likely causing Tori's new symptoms?
Candida albicans
Diagnosis of a yeast infection usually involves patient history, observation of yeast cells via microscopy, and growth of a culture on Sabouraud dextrose agar. Differentiation between yeasts and bacteria is reliant on biochemical characteristics. Differentiation between yeasts and molds is reliant on spore type and function.
Which of the following best explains why Tori developed a new series of symptoms?
The antibiotics that treated Tori's primary respiratory infection also removed some of her normal bacterial flora, resulting in an overgrowth of other organisms.
Tori had undergone treatment with a broad-spectrum antibiotic for her respiratory infection. Antibiotic treatment most likely affected the normal flora in the vagina, resulting in a preferential decrease in bacterial numbers. Yeasts are normal flora in the vagina, but with fewer bacteria present to antagonize their growth, the yeast cells were allowed to flourish beyond their normal levels. The increased numbers of yeast cells led to Tori's new symptoms. She had developed a yeast infection as a secondary infection to her primary respiratory infection. A secondary infection is defined as an infection caused by an opportunistic microbe after a primary infection has weakened the host's defenses. Yeast infections are common secondary infections after antibiotic treatment for a primary bacterial infection.
Which of the following could Tori's physician choose as a treatment for her yeast infection?
a topical over-the-counter ointment, such as clotrimazole or miconazole
a single oral dose of fluconazole
Treatment of a yeast infection includes the application of topical ointments and the use of oral antifungal agents. Nonprescription antifungal creams are among the most commonly purchased over-the-counter medications in the United States.
Which of the following infections are also caused by C. albicans?
oral thrush, fulminating disease
Candida albicans is also the causative agent of oral thrush and fulminating disease. Infants are prone to thrush because they come in contact with the yeast as part of mom's normal flora when nursing. Fulminating disease, which most often afflicts immunosuppressed individuals, results when the yeast enters the bloodstream and travels throughout the entire body, resulting in a systemic infection. Individuals suffering from AIDS are susceptible to this type of infection.
Which of the following statements best describes why the treatment for Tori's fungal infection may result in side effects to her own cells?
Fungal cells and human cells have a nucleus, multiple organelles, and 80S ribosomes for protein synthesis.
One of the key similarities between a fungus and its human host is that both are eukaryotic. This makes it difficult to develop antifungal drugs, because therapeutic agents that target certain properties of the fungus (e.g., ergosterol in the membrane, DNA replication, protein synthesis) also have the potential to target the host cells. One of the keys to antimicrobial therapy is selective toxicity, which means that the agent will hinder/kill the pathogen without doing much damage to the host. The more similar the agent is to its host, the harder it is to achieve selective toxicity.
How do blastoconidia and chlamydoconidia produced by yeast differ from bacterial endospores?
Blastoconidia and chlamydoconidia are spore structures produced by budding in yeasts, whereas bacterial endospores are produced by bacteria under extreme conditions.
Blastoconidia and chlamydoconidia are asexual spores used for reproduction. Blastoconidia and chlamydoconidia produce cells that are identical to the parent cells, whereas sexual spores produce offspring that have characteristics of both parents. Endospores are produced by bacteria during harsh conditions.
How do pseudohyphae in yeasts differ from vegetative hyphae in filamentous fungi?
Yeasts use pseudohyphae to produce new daughter cells, whereas filamentous fungi use their vegetative hyphae to distract immune cells in the human host.
Yeasts use the pseudohyphae as a virulence factor to better penetrate the host's tissues and also to evade phagocytosis. Filamentous fungi use their vegetative hyphae as a means to absorb nutrients from their environment. In optimal conditions, the vegetative hyphae will grow into a substrate to obtain food and will then support the growth of aerial hyphae, which project above the surface of the medium. These aerial hyphae are responsible for producing the reproductive spores of the fungus.
In humans, beef tapeworm infestations are acquired by ingesting
cystycerci of Taenia saginata in undercooked meat.
All of the following pertain to pinworm infections EXCEPT
it is most commonly transmitted by cysts in water.
Michael was excited when his boss sent him to work on a 6-month project with the Vice President of International Affairs at their corporation in Beijing, China. Before leaving the United States, he visited his family doctor for a complete physical and to receive his immunizations. The physician reviewed Michael's medical history and current lab results and declared that he was a healthy 32-year-old. Michael adjusted well to the move and made many new friends. They would often get together on the weekends to go swimming at a nearby lake, to play volleyball at the local park, or to watch movies and cook dinner. He quickly found that his favorite meal was a stir-fry containing a mixture of pork, fresh raw vegetables, and noodles. He would eat this combination of foods three to four times a week.
To his surprise, within 3 months of moving to China, Michael started losing weight. He was not trying to lose weight and when asked about his diet, Michael would say that he ate all the time. At first, he thought the weight loss was just a result of his metabolism adjusting to his new Asian diet and was not a cause for concern. However, after 2 months of continuous weight loss, the non-stop eating was replaced by nausea and slight abdominal pain. At this time, Michael began to think something might be wrong.
Michael scheduled an appointment with Dr. Clark at the local medical center. During his appointment, the two of them discussed where Michael had traveled since he had been in China, the types of foods he had eaten, the specifics of his exercise regimen, and his extracurricular activities. They also discussed the lack of symptoms other than the weight loss and recent bouts of nausea. After talking with Michael, Dr. Clark requested that multiple stool specimen be sent to the laboratory for examination. He also ordered serological testing of Michael's blood to determine his antibody titer levels. He was concerned that Michael may have an intestinal parasite infection, even though many are asymptomatic.
Why does Dr. Clark request stool samples for examination?
-He will have the laboratory prepare the samples for an ova and parasite (O&P) exam. Fresh or preserved stool samples can be observed microscopically for the presence of parasites or their eggs/cysts.
-Tapeworms are pathogens of the gastrointestinal tract; as a natural progression of digestion some of the tapeworm pieces will be expelled along with fecal matter.
Investigation of stool samples is an important diagnostic tool for physicians and other medical personnel. The stool is prepared in such a way that any parasite eggs or proglottids remain in the sample. After processing, the sample is placed on a microscope slide for observation. Staining can be performed, but is not always necessary. Morphological examination of any specimen found in the stool will help with identification.
Which of the following represents the MOST LIKELY route of transmission for Michael's infection?
Foodborne - Eating undercooked, unwashed, or otherwise contaminated food that contained parasitic propagules
Correct! The most likely mode of transmission in Michael's case was through the undercooked pork that he ate in his stir-fry. Humans are a definitive host for the pork tapeworm and are infected when they ingest larval cysts embedded in the muscle tissue of the pig. This transmission cycle is common in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Interestingly, pigs in the United States are virtually parasite-free, and pork tapeworm infections are transmitted person-to-person via the fecal-oral route. Eggs from infected people with poor hygiene can be ingested by others, which allows the life cycle to continue without the pigs as an intermediate host.
Which of the following organisms is most likely the causative agent of Michael's tapeworm infection?
Taenia solium
Correct! T. solium is the tapeworm associated with eating undercooked pork. Eggs and proglottids from the adult tapeworm are released in the intestines and can be observed in fecal samples with a light microscope. Diagnosis is based on these findings.
Microscopic analysis of Michael's stool sample confirmed the presence of tapeworm eggs and proglottids in the genus, Taenia. Image A is the microscopic view of tapeworm eggs from a fecal sample. Image B is the microscopic view of a proglottid from a fecal sample. Dr. Clark informed Michael that given his diet history, he is most likely infected with the pork tapeworm, T. solium. A related species, T. saginata, is associated with eating raw beef and its scolex differs from that of T. solium. Image C is T. solium, the pork tapeworm. Notice how T. solium has a row of hooks. These structures are not found in T. saginata. Image D is Enterobius vermicularis, a roundworm.
Compare the anatomy of the tapeworm (Image C) to the anatomy of the roundworm (Image D). Given that both are parasitic worms, which of the following reasons best explains why the tapeworm is flat?
Tapeworms utilize diffusion to absorb nutrients from the host's digestive system.
Correct! The tapeworm's high surface-area-to-volume ratio is an adaptation to utilize diffusion in the nutrient-rich environment of the host's intestine. These worms lack digestive structures and must rely on the host to completely digest food before it is absorbed by the worm via its outer layer called a cuticle. Roundworms have a more complex digestive system and are capable of digesting food that has only been partially digested by the host. This decreases the need for a high surface-area-to-volume ratio because diffusion of nutrients is no longer an issue.
yeah pig tape worm
Correct! The adult worm produces thousands of eggs in the human host. These eggs leave the digestive tract via the feces. When pigs eat grass contaminated with, or fertilized by, human feces they become infected with T. solium. The tapeworm eggs mature into larvae that encyst themselves in the muscle tissue of the pig. When humans eat pork that has not been cooked to high enough temperatures, they become infected with the tapeworm.
Why do we see an increase in the levels of IgE antibody in Michael's serum?
IgE is the class of antibodies involved in hypersensitivities such as allergies and parasitic infections.
Correct! IgE is typically found in very low amounts in the blood serum. It increases in response to allergic reactions and parasitic infections. There is also a correlation with an increase in IgE amounts and the increase of eosinophils in a blood smear. Eosinophils are white blood cells that release peroxide ions to destroy the parasite from the outside.
What is the treatment that Dr. Clark will most likely recommend?
Praziquantel or albendazole, drugs that target eukaryotic parasites with minimal side effects in the host.
Correct! Praziquantel and albendazole are both anti-helminthic drugs. Praziquantel is effective against tapeworms because it changes the permeability of the cuticle and blocks nutrient uptake. During this process the drug also uncovers surface antigens that stimulate an immune response. Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anti-helminthic drug that also blocks nutrient uptake by inhibiting microtubule formation in the cytoplasm. It is used commonly to treat livestock as well.
Why was Dr. Clark worried about tapeworm infection in other body sites?
-When tapeworm larvae escape the stomach, they can travel to other parts of the body such as muscles, the liver, the eye, and even the brain to form cysticerci.
-The presence of T. solium in the brain can result in neurocysticercosis, a serious condition which has symptoms resembling those of brain tumors or epilepsy
Tapeworms in the intestinal tract are usually asymptomatic. Humans are the definitive host and support the growth of adult tapeworms. Pigs are intermediate hosts that continue the life cycle of T. solium. Occasionally, the human host can become an intermediate host. Larvae escape the stomach and migrate to other tissues in the body. Once in other tissues, the larvae form cysts called cysticerci. These cysts can cause problems, especially in the eye and in the brain.
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Jack Threads is an invite-only online shopping community offering brand names in the surf, skate, and street cultures—offered daily for at least fifty percent off. And there's only one fresh pick per day.
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Karen Tornow uses stencils and other resists (agents that inhibit the bleach) control the effects of dyeing fabric. Karen demonstrates this technique by spraying liquid bleach and stenciling with a common household bleach paste cleanser. Also learn how to use resists with Fiber Etch, a proprietary solution that creates cutwork and burn-out effects by removing the fibers themselves, rather than the dye.
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'The Amazing Spider-Man' Trailer Leaks Online
In what continues to be a great month for leaked movie trailers, Big Shiny Robot got its hands on 'The Amazing Spider-Man' teaser trailer on Tuesday, which offers a blurry — but still awesome — glimpse at the highly anticipated reboot.
Among the many teasers offered in this trailer are a glimpse at Peter Parker's ('Social Network' cutie Andrew Garfield) backstory, his love interest, Gwen Stacy ('Easy A's' Emma Stone) and a pretty epic shot of Spidey swinging through the streets of New York City, all from his point of view.
Florida Grandmother Survives Being Trapped in Swamp for Four Days [VIDEO]
On Monday morning, the 'Today' show interviewed Kathy Shino, a Florida grandmother who found herself trapped in a muddy swamp up to her neck for an astounding four days.
On June 17, the 62-year-old grandmother decided to take an evening stroll. But things went horribly wrong when she became hopelessly trapped in a dense thicket of mud and branches.
Bette Midler: Lady Gaga Stole My Act
Lady Gaga made her fair share of enemies last week when she performed in a wheelchair during a concert in Sydney, Australia.
Now, she appears to have ticked off Bette Midler as well. Over the weekend, the Divine Miss M sent a number of hostile tweets at Gaga, accusing the 'Born This Way' singer of stealing her act.
Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Split: Report
US Weekly has confirmed exclusively that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are splitting after seven years of marriage.
"We have decided to end our marriage. This was a very difficult decision. We have come to amicable conclusion on all matters," the couple said in a statement. "It is a painful time for all involved, and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."
New Movie Releases: 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' 'Larry Crowne' [VIDEOS]
The 'Transformers' are back for two and a half hours worth of action in 'Dark of the Moon,' the third movie in Michael Bay's mega-blockbuster franchise.
Reviews for the movie have been a bit on the negative side; but with it already pulling in $13.5 million on Tuesday, it's looking to be one of the biggest, if not the biggest, movie of the year.
'To Catch a Predator' Host Chris Hansen Caught Cheating on Wife?
And now for your daily dose of irony: 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen was allegedly caught cheating on his wife last week in Florida, the Daily Mail is reporting (via the National Enquirer).
According to the report, the 51-year-old host was recorded having a romantic dinner at the Ritz-Carlton in Manalapan Friday night with 30-year-old journalist Kristyn Caddell. The recording was all part of an undercover sting set up by the Enquirer.
Javier Colon Wins 'The Voice'
In a photo finish, Javier Colon was named the winner of the inaugural season of NBC's popular reality-competition series 'The Voice.'
According to host Carson Daly, Colon beat runner-up Dia Frampton by just two percent of the vote, making it a truly nail-biting finale
A tearful Colon thanked his fellow competitors, and was greeted by an overjoyed Adam Levine, who had coached Colon throughout the season.
Charlie Sheen Winning Again: Report Says He's Landed New Sitcom Deal
After months of scandals, goddesses and a much-maligned national tour, it looks like Charlie Sheen is finally headed back to work.
RadarOnline is exclusively reporting that the former star of 'Two and a Half Men' has signed a new sitcom deal with Lionsgate Television, one that is poised to make him more money than ever before.
Deputy Sheriff Pops the Question to Dispatcher Over Police Radio [VIDEO]
'Good Morning America' reported on a Florida deputy sheriff who found a unique way to propose marriage to his girlfriend — over police radio.
Deputy Joseph Bracey proposed to Ashley West, who works as a Brevard County sheriff dispatcher, over a county-wide police channel. "I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?" he asked.
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The Joseph Kahn-directed video, filmed in February, follows multiple versions of Eminem as he grows suspicious of his girlfriend (played by porn star Sasha Grey) who, according to her text messages, appears to be cheating on him.
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million
According to PopCrush, the iconic leather jacket that Michael Jackson wore in his famous 'Thriller' video sold for $1.8 million over the weekend at Julien's Music Icons auction.
The jacket went to bidder Milton Verret, a Texas-based commodities trader, who says he will show the jacket "around the country in a tour that will help raise money for children's charities."
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THE number of young West Midlands drivers getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol over the Christmas period was up this year, according to police figures.
West Midlands Police breath-tested 3,836 between December 1 and New Year's Day - and statistics released today (Thursday) show 97 of the 793 drivers under 25 that were tested were over the legal alcohol limit, a percentage of 12.23 per cent.
In 2011 the percentage was 9.4 and in 2010 it was 9.7.
West Midlands Police Traffic Inspector Greg Jennings said: "Alcohol and young, inexperienced drivers is a dangerous combination and we will continue stressing the dangers of drink-driving to the under 25s.
"In addition, insurance premiums for younger drivers are already high but anyone with a drink drive conviction against their name could find themselves priced off the road."
Police say 338 drivers failed or refused to provide a specimen during the festive drink drive crackdown - mirroring results from 2011 and 2010 when 8.56 per cent and 8.58 per cent, respectively, failed breathalyser tests.
And more than one in every seven drivers (14.9 per cent) involved in a crash were found to have been drinking.
Meanwhile the Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia has reported a slight drop in the number of people providing a positive breath test after a crash.
The figure fell from four per cent in December 2011 down to three per cent in December 2012.
The overall percentage of positive breath tests has also decreased.
Warwickshire and West Mercia Police conducted 5,425 breath tests throughout December and 163 people (four per cent) refused to give a test or tested positive for drink or drugs - compared to six per cent in 2011.
Superintendent Lee Davenport of Warwickshire and West Mercia Police said: "Figures show we are moving in the right direction but enforcing the drink driving law is a year round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week activity and will continue to be a priority throughout 2013."


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SANA, Yemen — Drawing inspiration from the revolt in Tunisia, thousands of Yemenis fed up with President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule demanded his ouster Saturday in a noisy demonstration that appeared to be the first large-scale public challenge to him.
Clashes also broke out Saturday in Algeria as opposition activists there tried to copy the tactics of their Tunisian neighbors, who forced their longtime leader to flee the country more than a week ago.
The protests in Yemen appeared to be the first of their kind. The nation's 23 million citizens have many grievances: They are the poorest people in the Arab world, there are few political freedoms, constitutional changes are proposed that would allow the president to rule for a lifetime, and the country is rapidly running out of water.
About 2,500 students, activists and opposition groups chanted slogans against Saleh on the grounds of the University of Sana, comparing him to Tunisia's ousted president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, whose people were similarly enraged by economic woes and government corruption. Protests were also held in the southern port city of Aden. Police fired tear gas on protesters in both cities.
"Get out, get out, Ali. Join your friend Ben Ali," the crowds chanted.
In Algeria, meanwhile, helmeted riot police with batons and shields clashed with rock- and chair-throwing protesters who tried to march in the capital, Algiers, in defiance of a ban on public gatherings. Protest organizers at the democratic opposition party RCD draped a Tunisian flag next to the Algerian flag on a balcony of the party headquarters.
The government said 19 people were injured; an opposition party official put the figure at more than 40.


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