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I prefer to make pizza by hand but it does take a while to prepare - the dough has to be made, then left to rise which can take an hour or so, then rolled into shape (I cannot get the hang of twirling the pizza dough and throwing it into the air to stretch it and make it into a nice round shape), toppings added then cooked. Sometimes I don't have the time to do this and so resort to either having pizza delivered, which costs the earth as we live in a rural area, or popping into Morrisons on the way home.
Morrisons have a range of hand-made pizzas which they claim are prepared in store, but I must admit that I have never seen them being made in the store where I shop. However, they are always fresh and do look appetizing. All the take-away food used to be placed near the vegetable counters near the entrance so that you could just grab a pizza and go to the checkouts. Now, in my store at least, they are ensconced in the far corner of the store which is very clever marketing on the part of Morrisons as you have to walk past a lot of other tempting offers, including the always deliciously-smelling baking section where lots of tempting breads and buns are displayed.
When you eventually find the fresh pizzas, you are presented with an array of different toppings and sizes which you can buy in either deep pan or thin base. We usually prefer the deep pan varieties and for two people the 10 inch size is adequate. Morrisons do make three sizes, however, 10 inch, 12, inch and 14 inch to accommodate larger families, but the 10 inch size has more choice in deep pan than the larger ones.
They do seem to have some toppings only in certain sizes, with the least choice being the 14 inch range. The 10 inch size includes Barbecue Chicken, Ham and Pineapple, Double Pepperoni , Meat Feast, Spicy Chicken, Cheese Feast, Vegetable Supreme, American Hot pizza and Ham and Mushroom. These are all available in the deep pan and thin crust varieties.
The amount of toppings on the pizzas is quite acceptable - tonight we had the 10 inch meat feast on which there were 9 slices of small-sized pepperoni , a similar amount of meat balls which had been cut in half and were about half an inch in diameter, a scattering of small pieces of bacon, a generous amount of grated cheese and a tomato and herb sauce. The label on the pizzas advise that they contain antioxidants, flavourings and preservatives. The pizzas can be frozen provided that they are defrosted thoroughly before cooking and used within 1 month of freezing and I can vouch for the fact that they do freeze well.
Cooking is very easy - just preheat the oven to 200 deg, centigrade, gas mark 6, put the pizza on a baking tray (after having removed the plastic wrapper and cardboard base) and cook it for 8 to 12 minutes. I have found that you do need to keep an eye on the pizza because it can quickly start to get burnt if you leave it to its own devices, so I usually set the timer for 8 minutes and then check to see how it's doing. Then it's just a simple matter of slicing and enjoying.
In my opinion, Morrisons' pizzas are superior to those of other supermarkets, but that is my own personal taste. I have to admit that they don't taste as good as one of our local pizza takeaways but then again the Morrison ones are bigger and a third of the price of the takeaway ones. The price of Morrisons' fresh pizzas are £2.50 for 10 inch (as we only buy the 10" size I cannot be 100% sure of the cost of the larger ones, but I seem to recall that the 12 inch are around £3.00 whereas the 14 inch are £3.50). The 10 inch variety, however, are currently on offer at 2 for £4.00.
The pizzas do have quite a short shelf-life, so I would recommend checking the sell-by date, particularly if you are not going to eat the pizza for a few days.
If you want a meal that is quick to prepare and cheap then you can't go far wrong with one of these Morrisons' 'Prepared In Store' Pizzas.
Recently I had my brother and his family as house guests. Being a Saterday night I ordered from a very well known national pizza delivery company. For 4 adults and 3 kids I spent over £50 and the pizza's weren't even that nice!
Had I the foresight, I would have visited Morrison's beforehand.
Morrison's, in my opinion, create and stock the best fresh pizza. Far superior than any take away pizza company.
Part of their 'Market Street' Morrison's fresh Pizza usually appear as you first walk into a Morrison's store., next to the fresh salad selection.
Their Pizza, freshly made that day, if not in the last couple of hours, comes in Deep Pan and Thin and Crispy varieties. They have an extensive range of toppings, to suit any taste. Whether it's spicy chicken, meat feast, vegetable supreme or a plain old cheese and tomato all tastes are catered for here.
A 10" pizza will set you back around £2.49 while a 14" will cost around £3.20. However, I live not 5 minutes walk away from Morrison's so, it has become my corner shop so to speak. I have noticed that Morrison's reduce it's fresh produce at around 6.30pm. I have picked up a fresh pizza at this time for under £1.50. Morrison's fresh Pizza's are freezable, so even if you don't plan on eating it soon it's a bargain!
Morrison's fresh Pizza's as mentioned above, come in a wide range of flavour's. They take about 12 minutes to cook in the oven (half the time of a delivery) and are extremely high quality. The dough is perfect, floury and crisp at the same time. There's just the right amount of sauce, so they are not to dry but aren't overwhelmingly tomato ketchup tasting. Whatever topping you opt for, it's very generous. My favourite is the veggie pizza, which is loaded with red onions, peppers and mushrooms. However the meat versions are equally as generous. I've never seen so much meat on a delivery pizza!
My personal opinion is that Morrison's fresh pizzas far outweigh delivery company pizza's both on taste and value for money. Even if your swayed by convenience, these pizzas cook in 12-15 minutes and require nothing more than the removal of the cellophane and popping into the oven.
Morrison's fresh pizzas won the Pizza Retailer Of The Year Award 2008 from The Pizza Pasta and Italian Food Association (PAPA). A well deserved award in my opinion.


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Newbie to Blackberry Consumer Cellular Customer.
- I am a Consumer Cellular customer wanting to learn how to access my Gmail account from a Blackberry Torch (I don't know the model number). The Blackberry was formerly used on AT&T.
So far, I have swapped the SIM card from my old phone, and made several calls to my carrier, Consumer Cellular.
I am able to make phone calls on the Blackberry, but still unable to send texts and browse the web.My last call to Consumer Cellular, I was told that web browsing with a Blackberry will definitely not work.
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A quick look at the Consumer Cellular site indicates that text messaging is also an additional service. There is no mention of Blackberry service.
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What else is there for me to try?09-19-12 09:55 PM
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I did sucessfully use my old Motorola WX345 to access my Gmail.com email account once, prior to my use of the Blackberry. It was not a pleasant experience, but I was able to read and delete a few emails, so I DO have some sort of a data plan.
I am really low on the learning curve for cell phones in general, let alone a device as complex as the Blackberry. But at this point, I am needing to cut my monthly expenses, and one place I am hoping to save is by cutting my cable Internet service.
(The Blackberry is a hand me down from a freind.)
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- Today I visited a Wi-Fi hotspot. Using the Wi-Fi, I was able to install the Opera Mini browser. It was pretty easy. The Opera website automatically detected my equipment and selected the version to install.
Now I am able to browse the web and access my gmail account using the Opera Mini browser and my Consumer Cellular data plan.09-20-12 07:58 PM
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- I hope I am not bothering you, but I am still in same predicament, and without such good result as you have. I have actually cancelled my data plan for a while (with Consumer Cellular) because I was so frustrated and not able to use it at all to go online and browse, only text messaging works.
Your post gave me hope, and I am planing to get data-plan again.
Sorry if I sound dense (even after your very detailed description) but what exactly you did to get on internet? I did not get that part, still.
We have same phone. Same carrier.
Thank you.11-11-12 11:28 PM
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ROCK HALL INDUCTEES: Heart, Albert King, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Rush and Donna Summer will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a Los Angeles ceremony.
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Although in recent years the Russellville Planning Commission has been prone to grant compromises on regulations requiring a finished facade on commercial buildings, it appears commission members are turning over a new leaf in 2011.
After voting to recommend the City Council approve a special use permit to allow Lee's Trash Service to operate a truck terminal at 5575 State Highway 7 North, the commission denied a request that the terminal not be required to have a finished facade.
"Once you start waiving (zoning requirements), you've got to start waiving all over the place," commissioner Richard Perkins said.
Later in the meeting, the commission also denied a request by James Coutts to waive the requirement for a facade for a property located on the 4200 block of East Main Street.
Coutts said the property was near the edge of the city limits and surrounding metal buildings had no finished facade.
Perkins said he agreed with Coutts' observation of surrounding buildings, but still opposed granting the waiver.
"I'm sorry, I just feel we've let too much stuff slip," he said, adding "We've got codes; let's start sticking to them."
Commission vice chairman Jimmy Davenport indicated support of Coutts' suggestion to only facade part of the building's front if the commission would not grant a complete waiver.
"Where that is (located), I can see only doing partial," he said.
In the end, the commission denied the request, with only Davenport and commission secretary Aldona Standridge voting in favor of the waiver.
The council also voted Monday to recommend the council issue a special use permit to allow property to be used for sales, rental and repair of construction equipment in a C-2 zone, for property located at 370 Lakefront Drive.
The J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. made the request, and a company spokesperson said the company was planning on moving its operations from its current location on South Arkansas Avenue. The spokesperson said most trailers coming in and out of the property would weigh an average of about 80,000 pounds, with rare occasions of trailers weighing up to 132,000 pounds.
Recommendation was also given to a request to rezone an R-2 to C-2 to allow an electrical supply business on the 800 block of East 16th Street and to rezone an R-2 to M-1 for a section of property on the east end of the airport. Airport director Bobby Day said he noticed a few months ago part of the airport property was zoned incorrectly and was just trying to set everything in order.
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Author Affiliations: Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine and Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
Antibiotics are extraordinary medicine and are often curative. In general, antibiotics are remarkably free of adverse effects, eradicating the microorganism and usually leaving the host unaffected. Because antibiotics are typically well tolerated and effective, they are often used when the diagnosis of a bacterial infection is unclear. The liberal use of antibiotics has contributed to antibiotic resistance—a problem that has become a crisis.
As a drug class, antibiotics are virtually unique because once an antibiotic is released for wide-scale use, its efficacy diminishes. In contrast, aspirin, one of the oldest drugs, is as effective an analgesic today as the first time it was used. The same cannot be said of penicillin. In the 1950s, the use and overuse of penicillin resulted in penicillin resistance. In the 1960s and 1970s, the use and overuse of gentamicin resulted in gentamicin resistance. In the 1980s and 1990s, the use and overuse of ciprofloxacin resulted in ciprofloxacin resistance. The observation has been repeatedly made, yet clinicians do not seem to be learning from the mistakes that continue to occur with each new antibiotic.
Robert P. Gaynes. Preserving the Effectiveness of Antibiotics. JAMA. 2010;303(22):2293–2294. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.766
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If you are interested in the spiritual bonds humans form with their pets, here is an inspiring tale for you. When we are lucky enough to spot a soaring eagle above, we admire their majesty and beauty, but don't generally feel all warm and fuzzy. That's why this unusual story by Jeff Guidry, An Eagle Named Freedom: My True Story of a Remarkable Friendship, caught our eye, telling the tale of how the author rehabilitated an eagle who bonded with him during his battle with cancer.
From the moment Jeff Guidry saw the emaciated baby eagle with broken wings, his life was changed. For weeks he and the staff at Sarvey Wildlife Care Center tended to the grievously injured bird. Miraculously, she recovered, and Jeff, a center volunteer, became her devoted caretaker.
Though Freedom would never fly, she had Jeff as her wings. And after Jeff was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000, Freedom returned his gift. Between sessions of debilitating chemotherapy, Jeff went back to Sarvey and began taking Freedom for walks that soothed his spirit and gave him the strength to fight. When he learned he was cancer free, Jeff's first stop was Sarvey to walk with Freedom. Somehow this special bird seemed to understand the significance of the day. For the very first time she wrapped both her wings around Jeff, enveloping him in an avian hug.
Though Freedom would never fly, she had Jeff as her wings. And after Jeff was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000, Freedom returned his gift. Between sessions of debilitating chemotherapy, Jeff went back to Sarvey and began taking Freedom for walks that soothed his spirit and gave him the strength to fight. When he learned he was cancer free, Jeff's first stop was Sarvey to walk with Freedom. Somehow this special bird seemed to understand the significance of the day. For the very first time she wrapped both her wings around Jeff, enveloping him in an avian hug.
Do you love animals? But of course. Now, do you need a job or some extra spending money?
Bankrate.com is here to help. Get the scoop on the popular pet jobs out there. You don't need formal job training for most of them, and your start up costs are relatively low. Plus you are your own boss and can work on a schedule that suits your lifestyle. The jobs are:
Check out this helpful article for income potential, start-up costs and other tips.
Looking for your cat...again? If you have an iPhone, iPod touch, and/or iPad, this app's for you. Developed by cat owners for cat owners, Here Kitty, Kitty! is a simple cat soundboard designed to help lure your cat out from under a bed, up in a tree, or anywhere else she may be.
Get your cat to perk up his/her ears and come a-running to sounds such as another cat, birds, and even a can opener. Fun for your cat and your friends and family too.
iTunes App Store
If your best buddy is a water dog, throw this vinyl Floating Pool and Deck Dog Bed into the pool this summer. Instead of furiously paddling as dogs do, he or she can relax and just float along with you and the crowd. Perfect for a deck lounging spot for wet doggies too.
Even good swimmers can spook. Stay close by your floating pet in the water and perhaps go with a Ruff Wear Portage Float Coat to be on the safe side.
This CatWalk YouTube clip demonstrates that cats can indeed be walked happily on a leash.
But there are plenty of cats who literally find it a drag. How about your cat?
Check out more cats on leash videos over at Salon.
The Purrfect Cat Window Perch is a safe place for your indoor cat to hang out, relax, and enjoy the birds, squirrels going by. Use it year round with your window open or closed.
The design functions with most windows, including casements, sliders and even windows without sills. The perch easily attaches to your existing window tracks without drilling or screwing it into your window sill. The carpeted solid wood supports underneath the window cradle slide toward the wall and lock the perch into place. The only tool needed is an Allen Wrench which is included.
These Purrfect Cat Window Perches are large enough for two cats. Custom sizes are available in many carpet colors.
Keep your clothes, furniture and curtains fur-free, without causing damage by using a roller specifically made for pet hair removal. This 3M Fluffy Pet Hair Roller has an ergonomic handle shaped like a cat. Eliminate pet hair quickly and easily.
Super cool find via Modern Cat
Get up to 35% off Containment Solutions at PETCO.com, plus free shipping on all orders over $60. Sale ends Tuesday, July 27th.
This cute Cat Mouth Birdhouse is the inspiration of designer John Caswell. Leave unfinished or paint how you like. The bottom slides off allowing for easy cleaning of the inside.
Decorate your home with your pets in mind. Some pet lovers not only buy pet supplies, but are creating their own animal-friendly design solutions in their home. The New York Times recently ran a fun article on pet-centric design, Raising the Bar on Pet Décor.
Amy Britton, an interior designer who owns Artisan Kitchens in Osterville, Mass., on Cape Cod, said that more of her clients are asking her to include amenities for their pets as part of their renovations. One example is a kitchen island with alcoves for food and water dishes, drawers for leashes and treats, and roll-out storage bins to hold bulk kibble.
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Get a super cool deal and save up to 29% on the The Original Sherpa Pet Carrier. The online price normally ranges from $69.99 - $89.99, reduced now to $49.97 - $69.97 with free shipping.
These small dog carriers have quality features designed for travel on planes, trains, in the car, or on your shoulder -- long distance or just out and about around town. (Speaking of planes, you may have read that, according to the US DOT, short-snouted dogs, such as pugs and bulldogs, are most likely to die on airline flights.)
Get a deal on no hassle, easy traveling with your small pet. Features:
This compact PetZen Zen Bed Roll and Bowls set for your dog is perfect when you hit the road to visit friends and relatives. The bed roll and bowls have an earth-friendly design and are constructed of discarded yoga mat material, reducing waste.
The bed roll has a comfy 2" removable pad for a perfect ground barrier with a slip-proof EnviRuff underside for use in crates or on any hard surface. Its reflective, velcro travel handle keeps the bed conveniently packed when not in use. Comes in 2 sizes with nylon leak-resistant food and water bowls.
It's such a helpless feeling to wonder if your dog is sick and not know whether you should rearrange your schedule and spring for a vet visit. Did you know a fever is often considered the first indicator for most diseases affecting dogs? And that you can find out all by yourself.
This ThermoPet Dog Thermometer is an incredibly easy and non-invasive way to take take your dog's temperature--without laying a hand on your pet. No struggling with invasive rectal thermometers!
It's a reliable and quick way to assess your dog's health. And if it saves just one vet visit, it's more than paid for!
A common problem for cat owners is getting their kitties to actually use their litter box. Recently we ran across a helpful article on the subject, 10 Tips for Maximizing Litter Box Appeal. These tips are offered by animal behaviorist Pam Johnson-Bennett, author of Starting from Scratch: How to Correct Behavior Problems in Your Adult Cat where you can find more useful information. A summary of the litterbox tips:
1. Most cats prefer a soft, unscented scoopable litter. Texture is important to cats and the feel of a soft substrate on their paws is generally more appealing. Also, with a cat's excellent sense of smell, the highly scented litters can be offensive.
2. Use an uncovered box to allow for maximum comfort and to increase escape potential. Cats, especially in a multicat environment, need to feel they can easily escape from the box in order to prevent being ambushed by a companion cat.
3. Keep the litter level of the box at about three inches. As you scoop soiled litter, be sure to top off the box to maintain a consistent level.
4. Scoop waste from the box twice a day. Nobody wants to use an unflushed toilet.
5. Thoroughly dump used litter and completely scrub the box once or twice a month. If the box still smells after being thoroughly scrubbed then it's time for a new one.
6. The box should be the appropriate size for your cat. Don't ask a large cat to squeeze into a small box.
7. In multicat households you should have the same number of boxes as cats.
8. Don't place litter boxes all in one area. Scatter the boxes throughout the house so lower-ranking cats don't have to pass a higher-ranking cat's area and risk conflict.
9. Don't locate the litter box near the cat's feeding station.
10. Don't use litter box liners.
2. Use an uncovered box to allow for maximum comfort and to increase escape potential. Cats, especially in a multicat environment, need to feel they can easily escape from the box in order to prevent being ambushed by a companion cat.
3. Keep the litter level of the box at about three inches. As you scoop soiled litter, be sure to top off the box to maintain a consistent level.
4. Scoop waste from the box twice a day. Nobody wants to use an unflushed toilet.
5. Thoroughly dump used litter and completely scrub the box once or twice a month. If the box still smells after being thoroughly scrubbed then it's time for a new one.
6. The box should be the appropriate size for your cat. Don't ask a large cat to squeeze into a small box.
7. In multicat households you should have the same number of boxes as cats.
8. Don't place litter boxes all in one area. Scatter the boxes throughout the house so lower-ranking cats don't have to pass a higher-ranking cat's area and risk conflict.
9. Don't locate the litter box near the cat's feeding station.
10. Don't use litter box liners.
Photo: ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box. Shop Litter Boxes.
It's no fun for any of us to feel bored, and our pets are no exception. Give your large caged feathered friend some fun and mental stimulation with this Hide N Seek Foraging Toy.
The toy has ten openings that are smaller than the contained toys, so your bird will have a challenge to occupy him/her. Add a treat for some extra incentive. Easy to install. Recommended for Conures, African Greys and similar size birds
Fed up with pet fur flying everywhere? Keep fine, allergy-causing pet dander away from you, your family and house guests this summer. The full-size Eureka Purple Pet Expert Upright was created specifically for pet owners.
Easily remove pet hair from your furniture and upholstery, fabric curtains and carpets with its new self-cleaning Hair Raiser for Pets brush. The HEPA filter with odor absorbing charcoal captures 99.97% of dust and allergens for a cleaner home. Bagless, 12 amps.
Eureka Purple Pet Expert Upright
Summertime is playtime! Save 40% on select toys for your favorite pet at Muttropolis. Don't miss out!
Do your kitty cat's toys lie around the house abandoned and neglected? If so, it may be that your cat just has the wrong toys.
To solve this common problem, the helpful cat lovers at Yahoo Shine suggest performing a toy test. Try offering different types of toys to see what he/she likes or dislikes. Some recommended questions to ask yourself:
Find super cool toys for your cat.
Picking up after your dog on walkies is now more fun for your dog and easier than ever for you using this Bags on Board Ball Caddy Dispenser. It holds a roll of 15 bags and a tennis ball.
It conveniently attaches to your waist, leaving your hands free for leashes and other things like talking on your phone. The Caddy also provides storage for your phone, I.D., keys.
If the booming of July 4th fireworks and summer storms have done in your dog (and you!) try the Thundershirt Dog Anxiety Treatment. It's a popular solution for many types of anxiety including the aforementioned thunder and fireworks trauma, plus separation, travel, and crate anxieties.
This is a wrap that applies a gentle, constant pressure on the dog's torso. According to some experts, pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system. Using pressure to relieve anxiety has been a common practice for years.
Thundershirt for Dogs
We noticed the other day that there is a lot we haven't been noticing about our indoor bird cage. Definitely time for a scrub. One reason we avoid this task is that the most effective cage cleaners (and perch cleaner and toy cleaner) are not particularly healthy for our birds.
Avitech AviClean Spray Cleaner will easily remove dried bird droppings, caked-on foods such as fruit, vegetables, nectar, pellets, hand-feeding formula, regurgitated substances. Use on cages, floors, carpets, toys, perches, walls.
AviClean is safe to use, with no scrubbing or rinsing. There is no need to remove your bird when you clean, and the formula won't harm the cage. It serves as a good deodorizer with a fresh minty smell. Great for dog and cat stains. too.
You know you wouldn't put up with yucky breath from your sweetie, so why is your dog any different? Tropiclean Fresh Breath 2 in 1 Clean Teeth Gel Kit for Pets is a mint-flavored pet dental gel to freshen that breath and clean those pearly white (yellow?) teeth. For those of us who can't get a toothbrush into our sweet dog's mouth without a wrestling match, the gel can be used with or without a brush.
Every silver lining has a cloud and in summer it's mosquitoes and ticks. Not only are they annoying, but they can be hazardous to human and pet health. They definitely can interfere with the fun of playing with our pets outdoors and taking them for walks.
A recent Consumer Reports test found "six repellents protected against deer ticks and two common types of mosquitoes for 7 hours or more. Four of those contain deet in varying levels. The Environmental Protection Agency judges deet safe when used as directed."
The effective products include two types of "Off" and two deet-free:
Another possibility is the battery-powered Off! Clip On Mosquito Protection with the claim of "head to toe protection up to 12 hours" on the package. Disappointingly, the folks at Consumer Reports abandoned testing their beleaguered subjects after two hours because of bites.
United Pet Group, out of Cincinnati OH, is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement Tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. These products are sold nationally at various retailers.
Included are various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products, such as Doctors Foster and Smith, Nature's Miracle, PETCO. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form.
The list of recalled products is provided on the FDA site with the following important information for you and your pets regarding salmonella:
Most of us have wondered about reincarnation, whether people live multiple lives, and if our lives have a purpose. How about our pets? Are they reincarnated and do they have a purpose in life?
Just released, A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron tackles these pithy questions. The story is narrated by Bailey, a wise and funny dog, who finds himself reincarnated and wonders why. He decides there must be a purpose for him to fulfill, and until he does so, he'll continue to be reborn.
W. Bruce Cameron is the author of 8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter, which was adapted into a TV show for ABC, and 8 Simple Rules for Marrying My Daughter: And Other Reasonable Advice from the Father of the Bride (Not that Anyone is Paying Attention)
A Dog's Purpose is available in Kindle edition, too. If you don't yet have a Kindle Wireless Reading Device, click the link for information on the latest generation Kindle.
If you are a Martha Steward devotee, happy days are here. Martha Stewart Pets, her new line of pet products, is now available exclusively at PetSmart stores and PetSmart.com. Most pet lovers are aware of Martha's lifelong commitment to pets and to high quality living, so this should be a good thing.
The line includes more than 100 pet products -- apparel, collars, leashes, bedding, feeding, grooming and bathing supplies, toys -- each designed, tested and approved by Martha, her pets and her team of experts.
Introducing Martha Stewart Pets Exclusively to PetSmart!
How much is that doggy or kitty in the window? Ultimately, a lot more than the sticker price, that's for sure. Bankrate.com does us a dubious favor and breaks down one year's cost of owning a dog and cat into seven categories:
And you know what? They're worth it!
Adding up 7 costs of owning a pet
These attractive "Found My Animal" Leashes and Collars celebrate and support the worthy cause of pet adoption. Twenty-five percent of the vendor's profits go directly to the Louis Animal Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to spaying/neutering and providing loving homes for animals.
The 100% cotton canvas collars are treated with animal-safe wax for waterproofing and added durability. In Small, Medium and Large sizes.
The rugged, old-fashioned rope leashes are custom-made by New England professionals, using no leather or animal-based materials. The rope can be held, looped around your waist or over your shoulder to free up your hands. The marine-grade solid brass o-rings and solid bronze clips make the leash easily adjustable and allow you to secure it to a fence or tree.
Each leash comes with an individually numbered, stamped brass decorative tag that is specific to your pet and indicates how many other dogs have been helped before your own.
"Found My Animal" Leashes and Collars
Here's a look back at all the super cool pet stuff we dug up this past June as summer kicks off. Have a safe 4th of July weekend!
Apparel for Pets
Books & Media
Collars and Leashes
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Bootup Labs Investor Days
I'm very proud to announce Summify, FoodTree, and CompassEngine have successfully completed the Bootup Labs acceleration program. They joined our program in January and since then have proven to be a world-class group of entreprenuers. It's been a humbling year, and I'm honored to have had the chance to work with such a smart and dedicated people. The founders have put their blood sweat and tears into their companies and have all made huge progress. Their achievements have not gone unnoticed. In fact, each company has already closed a small additional round of financing from very experienced investors, and are now ready to take in their next round of investment. They've been working hard at tuning their investor presentations and are ready knock it out of the park.
This Friday October 22nd, we're kicking off Bootup Labs Investors Days here in Vancouver. If you're an investor and want to attend, please contact us for an invite code.
Silicon Valley
Next week, October 26th-29th, we are all headed to Silicon Valley to pitch some of the worlds top VC firms and Super Angels. If you're an investor in the valley and would like to meet the teams, please contact us. On top of that, they are participating in the C100's 48 Hours in the Valley program, and we will all finish the week off by teaming up with our friends at Metabridge to throw a reception at Kick Labs in San Francisco. If you're in San Francisco, feel free register here if you would like to join us for a drink on us next Thursday. We would love to see you.
A special thanks to all our mentors for all the support you have given to us over the past year.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Words...just Words
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Just words but good ones.ReplyDelete
Hurting badly on this sad day for America, but your words do help. Thanks.ReplyDelete
As always, you bring comfort. Thank you.ReplyDelete
i was one of the first responders at the VT shooting...and more often than not what they needed was a hug and human just to be with...we are all part of the tapestry...ReplyDelete
Very well said.ReplyDelete
What marvellous words - so apt for so many tragedies and other occasions.ReplyDelete
I can't think of what to write about it on my blog so I'm simply linking to yours and Beth's. Thank you.ReplyDelete
Your words are always special..ReplyDelete
Having recently participated in 12 Days of the Virgin Mary, my immediate thought was to pray for Mary to enfold this community with her motherly love.ReplyDelete
My heart aches for this school community.
I lit a candle n said extra prayers for victims for sabbath- but that pit in my gut feels alot like the one from 911 n doesn't go away.ReplyDelete
There is no complacency left in day to day living. Must we send the kids to school covered in head to toe kevlar from now on?


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River Cruises
You can sail the River Exe in rain or shine aboard one of our comfortable passenger vessels.
With a choice of inside or outside seating, a licensed bar, toilets and live commentary there is no excuse not to sit back, relax and enjoy the always calm waters.
The River Exe Estuary is a haven for wildlife, particularly during the winter months and there are many trips that take in the sights and history so everyone from 1 to 100 can step aboard.
River Exe Cruise – our most popular and frequent trip
This 75 minute cruise sails on all states of the tide and provides excellent views of the area. A circular tour covering roughly 6 miles we recommend it for all ages, particularly those who maybe a nervous sailor. The waters of the Exe are sheltered by a combination of sandbanks ensuring a smooth and comfortable trip at any time of the year.
Round Robin Cruise – Boat & Train Excursion
Explore and view the Exe both on and off the Estuary with a combined ticket viewing the river from every angle.
Under 5's travel free of charge on this excursion which can be started either from Exmouth or Topsham.
The boat trip lasts one hour and travels and navigable length of the Exe, you'll even be able to see the train you will return on as it travels parallel with the river. Your train ticket allows you to catch any train you wish back to your starting town. You can even hop off and explore Lympstone at no extra cost.
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Summer Coastal Cruises
Between Easter and October you can explore beyond the boundary of the river and take in the delights of the South Devon Coast or the unique history of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Jurassic Coast Cruise – stunning coast line only visible from the water
Orcombe Point is situated at the end of Exmouth's two miles of golden sand and marks the start of England's only natural World Heritage site. Opened by HRH Prince Charles in 2003 the red cliffs are from the Triassic Era and over 250 million years old.
The best vantage point is from the water and the trip takes you alongside and towering cliffs, coastal wildlife and between the unique sea stacks at Ladram Bay.
Day Trips – Torquay, Brixham or Sidmouth
With car parking always at a premium and buses and trains not necessarily reaching where you want them to a relaxing sailing by boat is the best way to get explore.
Between May and September you can sail every Thursday to Torbay and choose between 3 hours in the bustling tourist destination of Torquay or 2 hours in the historic fishing town of Brixham.
Approximately once a month you can also take an extended Jurassic Coast involving land at the Victorian holiday resort of Sidmouth for 3 hours.
Special Events
There is always something different taking place from a trip on the oldest shipping canal to Exeter to a winter Guided Bird Watching Cruise or a Sail With Santa trip


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Thread: User process and cr3 register
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User process and cr3 register
Can a user process, while in kernel mode, dereference the address in the cr3 register to obtain the values in the page global directory?? I tried but Linux keeps crashing...So my question is, is this possible, a yes or no response is all I'm looking for...Thanks in advance Gerard4143
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How did you test? If you write a user level program, it will never have kernel privilege. It can call system calls to do something like writing to a file. In that case, the kernel is said to be running under the process context but the kernel does not run your code directly.
If you want to access the cr3 register, you need to write a kernel module.
01-01-2009 #3
I wrote my own software interrupt via a kernel module...this allows me controlled access to the kernel from a user process...Gerard4143
01-11-2009 #4
Found the Answer for cr3 address
Found the answer...
The address contained in the cr3 register is a physical address not a virtual address. So all I had to do was convert it, the cr3 address, to a virtual address and dereference it....Gerard4143


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In Nick Diaz's world, he's the hero MMA fans deserve.
During a recent conference call to promote his bout with welterweight champion Georges (Rush) St. Pierre at UFC 158 in Montreal on March 16, Diaz lashed out at the way he's been portrayed leading up to the fight.
Diaz feels he's been hyped as a disrespectful competitor who deserves to be beat down. However, in his mind, he's the misunderstood hero, here to save MMA from boring wrestlers.
"I just don't like that I've been made out to be this evil person that needs to be conquered," a fired up Diaz said. "What the f---? If anything, I'm the superhero coming in with the anti-bulls---. Give me a f---ing break. Are you seriously going to stick to the bulls--- forever? This is mixed martial arts, ladies and gentlemen. This is some boring a-- s--- we're watching lately.


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The University of Florida wouldn't nominate Tebow for the Playboy All-American team because of his religious views. After UF turned in their initial nominations, Playboy actually telephoned to lobby for Tebow's inclusion. Florida stuck to their guns and Tim Tebow continued to be better than you or me. Unfortunately Playboy Vice-President Gary Cole dispels a ton of rumors about the photo shoot.
"I don't hate it when someone has all the facts, understands what our weekend and our history is and then chooses not to attend," Cole told Florida Today. "I do hate it when someone bases their choice on false or incomplete information.. .. The weekend (in Phoenix) is completely wholesome. I have always brought my children whether they were one or 16 years old. It's a really special few days when these fellows get the opportunity to meet each other and spend a little time together. Friendships are formed at these weekends that last a lifetime."
The parting shot? West Virginia quarterback Pat White was Playboy's choice from very early on. Tebow will have to make do with Erin Andrews. Seriously though, at some point in his life Tim Tebow did something bad, right?
Tim Tebow in Playboy? Not happening [Florida Today]


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GiGi (aka GG) is a GUI library for OpenGL. It is platform-independent (it runs
at least on Linux and Windows, and probably more), compiler-independent (it
compiles under at GCC 3.2 or higher and MSVC++ 7.1 or higher, and probably
more), and driver-independent. A reference driver for SDL is provided, and it
is straightforward to write one for yourself should you decide to do so.
* True modularity. You provide the initialized OpenGL environment and user
input, and GG provides the GUI behavior. A reference SDL input driver is
* Independence of platform, compiler, and input driver/application framework.
* Applicability to multiple types of frame-based apps. Any frame-based app can
use GG, from FPS to TBS games.
Documentation. I am the documentation-Nazi you've been hoping for. Ve haf vays
of makink you understand our code.
WWW: http://gigi.sourceforge.net/
No installation instructions: this port has been deleted.
The package name of this deleted port was: gigi
PKGNAME: gigi
distinfo: There is no distinfo for this port.
NOTE: FreshPorts displays only information on required and default dependencies. Optional dependencies are not covered.
This port is required by:
===> The following configuration options are available for gigi-0.8.0.1074_5,1:
OGRE=off: Ogre (3D engine) support
===> Use 'make config' to modify these settings
Number of commits found: 51
Remove expired ports:
2014-04-30 x11-toolkits/gigi: Does not compile on 10 or higher
2014-04-30 net/asterisk-oh323: Depends on broken and unsupported asterisk14
2014-04-30 net/asterisk14: Broken and unsupported
2014-04-30 net/asterisk14-addons: Depends on broken and unsupported asterisk14
2014-04-30 ports-mgmt/pkg_install: Replaced by ports-mgmt/pkg
2014-05-01 x11-drivers/xf86-input-magictouch: Does not compile
2014-05-01 x11-drivers/xf86-video-cyrix: requires pciVideoPtr typedef
2014-05-01 x11-drivers/xf86-video-sis-intel: requires pciVideoPtr typedef
2014-05-01 net/py-spreadmodule: Depends on expired net/spread
2014-05-01 net/p5-Spread-Message: Depends on expired net/spread
2014-05-01 net/p5-POE-Component-Spread: Depends on expired net/spread
2014-05-01 net/p5-Spread-Session: Depends on expired net/spread
2014-05-01 sysutils/wmmemload: Broken
2014-05-01 lang/ml-pnet: Alpha-quality abandonware - Decommissioned Dec 2012 -
Use mono
2014-05-01 lang/treecc: PNET dependency decommissioned Dec 2012
2014-05-01 lang/pnetlib: Alpha-quality abandonware - Decommissioned Dec 2012 -
Use mono
2014-05-01 lang/pnet-base: Alpha-quality abandonware - Decommissioned Dec 2012 -
Use mono
2014-05-01 benchmarks/pnetmark: PNET dependency decommissioned Dec 2012
2014-05-01 lang/pnet: Alpha-quality abandonware - Decommissioned Dec 2012 - Use
2014-05-01 x11-wm/stumpwm: Broken for more than 4 months
2014-05-01 sysutils/cpupowerd: Not maintained from upstream anymore and only
supports ancient AMD K8.
2014-05-01 net/pchar: Obsolete, abandoned
2014-05-03 x11-fonts/texcm-ttf: Should be replaced by x11-fonts/stix-fonts
The FreeBSD x11@ and graphics team proudly presents
a zeising, kwm production, with help from dumbbell, bdrewery:
This update switches over to use the new xorg stack by default on FreeBSD 9
and 10 stable, on osversions where vt(9) is available.
It is still possible to use the old stack by specifying WITHOUT_NEW_XORG in
/etc/make.conf .
FreeBSD 8-STABLE and released versions of FreeBSD still use
the old version.
A package repository with binary packages for new xorg will
be available soon.
This patch also contains updates of libxcb and related ports, pixman, as well
mark as BROKEN + DEPRECATED and set EXPIRATION_DATE
The upstream development has been stopped for more than 2.5 years
The port won't compile on FreeBSD 10 and I'm not going to fix this
With my upcomming commit of Ogre 1.9 and Clang migration it will break on all
FreeBSD versions anyway
Update the default version of GCC used in the Ports Collection from
GCC 4.6.4 to GCC 4.7.3. This entails updating the lang/gcc port as
well as changing the default in Mk/bsd.default-versions.mk.
Part II, Bump PORTREVISIONs.
Supported by: Christoph Moench-Tegeder <email@example.com> (fixing many ports)
Tested by: bdrewery (two -exp runs)
Chase boost and icu bump
While here convert some LIB_DEPENDS
Convert LIB_DEPENDS for ports depending on boost
remove GCC version check to support GCC versions 4.7 and up
Submitted by: Christoph Moench-Tegeder <email@example.com>
Update to libmpc version 1.0.1 which brings the following fixes:
- Switched to automake 1.11.6, see CVE-2012-3386.
- #14669: Fixed extraction of CC from gmp.h.
- Fixed case of intermediate zero real or imaginary part in mpc_fma,
found by hydra with GMP_CHECK_RANDOMIZE=1346362345.
This is on top of the following changes from version 1.0
- Licence change towards LGPLv3+ for the code and GFDLv1.3+ (with no
invariant sections) for the documentation.
- 100% of all lines are covered by tests
- Renamed functions
. mpc_mul_2exp to mpc_mul_2ui
. mpc_div_2exp to mpc_div_2ui
Add NO_STAGE all over the place in preparation for the staging support (cat:
Replace USE_GCC=4.6+ and USE_GCC=4.4+ by USE_GCC=yes.
Right now this is a noop in the former case and a noop in the latter
case unless lang/gcc44 has been installed explicitly.
This puts a bit more emphasis on standardizing on a canonical version
"current" GCC and makes it easier to update that canonical version
by changing the default in Mk/bsd.gcc.mk and updating the lang/gcc port.
That is, USE_GCC=yes means "use a decent/modern version of GCC" without
having to worry about details.
Approved by: portmgr (bdrewery)
fix compile with boost >= 1.50
- convert USE_CMAKE to USES
- while here clean up some ports from CMAKE_VERBOSE, which is intended
for users
Approved by: portmgr (miwi)
Convert to new options framework left unconverted ports in x* categories
Chase boost update
also install .hpp files
update gigi to 0.8.0.1074
- update png to 1.5.10
Add patches to fix build with boost-1.48.0
PR: ports/156253
Submitted by: Alexander Churanov
Approved by: oliver (maintainer)
- Update devel/sdl12 to 1.2.15
- Update audio/sdl_mixer to 1.2.15
- Update graphics/sdl_image to 1.2.12
- Update graphics/sdl_ttf to 2.0.11
- Update graphics/sdl_gfx to 2.0.23
- Update net/sdl_net to 1.2.8
- Bump PORTREVISIONs on ports that depend on one or more packages due to
ABI and shared library version changes
- Update Mk/bsd.sdl.mk accordingly for the new shared library versions
Tested by: exp-run by pav
update ogre to 1.7.4
bump PORTREVISION on affected ports
update to 0.8.0.1048
Feature safe: yes
- Mark BROKEN: does not compile
src/GIL/extension/io/../dynamic_image/apply_operation_base.hpp:121:22: error:
reference '_op' cannot be declared 'mutable' [-fpermissive]
Reported by: pointyhat
update graphics/ogre3d to 1.7.3
bump PORTREVISION of affected ports
- Kick MD5 support
fix compilation if gcc 4.5 or 4.6 are installed
PR: ports/153701
Submitted by: Sergei Arefiev <email@example.com>
graphics/cegui: update to 0.7.5
graphics/ogre3d: update to 1.7.2
games/ember: update to 0.6.0
games/freeorion: update to 0.3.13.3795
games/vegastrike: Bump PORTREVISION
x11-toolkits/gigi: Bump PORTREVISION
remove BROKEN by disabling the tutorial build
update to r813
- Mark BROKEN: does not build
Reported by: pointyhat
Feature safe: yes
- fix build for png-1.4.1
- update to 1.4.1
Reviewed by: exp8 run on pointyhat
Supported by: miwi
- update to jpeg-8
update to 0.6.0.801
update graphics/ogre3d to 1.6.5
update ogre to 1.6.4
bump portrevision on affected ports
update graphics/ogre3d to 1.6.3
bump PORTREVISION on affected ports
add USE_GCC=4.3+
bump portrevision because of boost update
- Update boost to 1.39
- Split boost port to separate components, with boost-all metaport
PR: ports/137054
Submitted by: Alexander Churanov <email@example.com>
also install libGiGiOgrePlugin_OIS.so
Noted By: Iasen Kostov <firstname.lastname@example.com>
update to 0.6.0.729
bump PORTEPOCH
- Update to 0.7.0
- Fix building with boost 1.37
PR: ports/133008
Submitted by: oliver
- Drop maintainership of the following ports:
- Chase devil shlib bump
- Chase devel/sdl12 shlib version bump
Mark as broken on sparc64: fails to compile.
- Update to version 0.6.0.20071206.
- Use my FTP server as mirror instead of FreeBSD's MASTER_SITE_LOCAL (to match
the games/freeorion port, which is already there because it's about 60MB).
- Add "-I." to CFLAGS to avoid an error when updating the port.
- Implement previously commented out OGRE option.
- Remove "ktrace" command from do-build (I forgot it from an earlier test).
- Update to version 0.6.0.20070905.
- Update to version 0.6.0.20070726.
- Fix building and remove BROKEN.
- Bump boost shared library version to 4
- Bump PORTREVISION
BROKEN: Does not build
- Welcome X.org 7.2 \o/.
- Set X11BASE to ${LOCALBASE} for recent ${OSVERSION}.
- Bump PORTREVISION for ports intalling files in ${X11BASE}.
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The latest version of the xB is the car most identified with Toyota's relentlessly youth-oriented Scion division because of its distinctive boxy styling. But if you don't know about such things as "viral videos," you best look at a more conventional Toyota, such as the Camry.
There was a media preview of the early 2008 Scion xB at Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel, where Marilyn Monroe's ghost is said to roam the halls, although she died elsewhere in the early 1960s in the Los Angeles area. Chances are that many media members at the preview wouldn't have recognized her if they passed her because they were born long after she passed away.
Emphasis on Youth
In fact, a good amount of xB preview time was taken up by presentations of how youth-oriented the Scion division is.
"We could take out a big ad in USA Today tomorrow and sell more Scions to older people, but we're not marketing to them. The average age of Scion buyers is 30, which is the youngest in the industry," a Scion official said at the preview.
The official quickly added that Scion welcomes buyers of all ages, but clearly left the impression that people over 30 or so really should opt for a regular Toyota car, SUV or minivan.
Actually, a good number of value-minded retirees and boomers have bought the xB because it's affordable, economical, roomy and easy to enter and drive, besides enjoying Toyota's sparkling reputation for reliability.
Non-Traditional Approach
But Scion says it really wants "young, urban, diverse" customers that seek things new and unique through non-traditional channels that are personal, trusted and authentic."
Scion has been involved with the worlds of hip-hop music, student film, street art and interactive media. It said it won't use mainstream print media or television to advertise the 2008 xB. Rather, it said it will utilize such outlets as offbeat Internet sites and the Scion site.
The xB preview involved driving the car over narrow, winding mountain roads and in heavy L.A. downtown traffic. But the event also involved a Scion headquarters tour and lunch at a Scion art gallery, with Scion-related art (that seemed like a stretch to me).
Models Come and Go
Scion's xA compact 4-door auto has been dropped, leaving the new xB and also-new 2008 xD, also presented at the Hollywood preview. The 2007 tC 2-door coupe is Scion's top seller and may be redesigned in the spring of 2008. (Scion is very secretive about future product plans.)
The xB goes on sale this spring, but the xD isn't scheduled to hit showrooms until August. Unlike the xB, the xD resembles other small Japanese sedans and has a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with 128 horsepower, compared to the xB's 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, which produces 158 horsepower and replaces a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder with 103 horsepower.
I drove both the xB and xD, but the latter isn't the subject car here. Suffice it to say that it handles better and has a slicker manual transmission shifter than the xB, although its highway acceleration is marginal.
Scion says Americans wanted an xB with more power and room, although lack of room never has been an issue with the xB.
Nicely Equipped
The xB costs $15,650 with a manual transmission and $16,600 with an automatic. It has a good amount of standard equipment, which includes air conditioning, cruise control, tilt wheel with audio controls and power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote keyless entry.
Front-seat side airbags and front/rear side-curtain airbags are standard, as are a vehicle stability control system with traction control and anti-lock brakes.
Heavy Customization
The xB lends itself to heavy customization by younger drivers, much to the delight of Scion dealers. Scion says many young drivers customize their Scions with numerous Scion aftermarket accessories. Scion officials said at the preview that some Scion buyers "actually spend more for the car's accessories than they do for the car."
Scion says today's youth are used to customizing their lives-from coffee, cell phone ring tones and digital music players to sneakers and clothes to fit their mood.
"Scion's target buyer has changed the way business is done by demanding personalization and customization in all aspects of their lives," said Scion vice president Mark Templin.
Scions are offered with everything from custom shift knobs and larger alloy wheels with wider tires to upgraded brakes and vehicle lowering kits.
Then there are performance clutches, suspension modification parts for better handling-and so on. And most of that aftermarket stuff isn't cheap.
The xB has been sold here as a small 4-door car/station wagon/crossover vehicle since the summer of 2003. The 2008 version retains the old version's general look, boxy shape, front-wheel drive and 5-occupant capacity.
But Scion increased the new version's wheelbase by 4 inches, overall length by a foot and width by nearly 3 inches to provide additional space and a more comfortable ride. Wheels are an inch bigger at 16 inches, and brakes are larger.
Automatic Choice
The engine works with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission, rather than a more modern 5-speed automatic. Scion dodged questions about the lack of a 5-speed automatic, saying it "accomplished what we wanted" with the 4-speed. Too bad, because some 70 percent of xB buyers are expected to get the automatic and a more versatile 5-speed unit would enhance performance and fuel economy.
However, the xB's automatic is responsive. The manual transmission shifts crisply, but gets notchy if rushed and works with a light but long-throw clutch.
Estimated fuel economy (lowered by the EPA for all 2008 cars) is 22 mpg in the city and 28 on highways with both manual and automatic transmissions.
Average Highway Performance
The xB is spirited in town but has average passing abilities on highways because it weighs about 3,100 pounds. Steering is quick, and the ride is supple. Handling is good, especially for such a high vehicle, and braking is strong. The xB is generally fun to drive.
Large outside door handles assist entry, and front seats provide good side support when snaking through curves. There's lots of room both front and-most especially-in back. Headroom is astounding. The middle of the back seat is comfortable, which isn't the case with most cars.
Unusual Center Gauges
Occupants sit upright and have a good view of surroundings, but the center-mounted gauges would be easier to read quickly if put directly in front of the driver instead of near the middle of the dashboard.
The large climate controls should be applauded, and other controls are easy to reach and use. Doors have small storage pockets and bottle holders.
The cargo opening is low and wide. The cargo area is spacious and can be made considerably roomier when the rear seatbacks are flipped forward.
The heavy hood is held open by an old-fashioned prop rod, but the neat engine compartment has easily reached fluid filler areas.
Scion must be doing something right. It sold 173,034 cars in America in 2006, up from 156,485 in 2005. However, Scion is a small Toyota operation. For example, Toyota sold 929,052 cars here in 2006, excluding Scions.
But, hey, more than 170,000 annual car sales is nothing to sneeze at. And Scion is pulling in young customers that Toyota hopes to keep in the Toyota family as they age.


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Save your organization by building the skills to deal with difficult people
We all have to work with people we can't stand to be around. Our challenge is to find creative ways to handle these difficult people. In the fable Make Difficult People Disappear, the skills and strategic plan needed to change your mindset are told through a clear, concise story. By first understanding the four main personality types in the workplace, Commander, Organizer, Relater, and Entertainer, readers can then devise effective strategies for diffusing unproductive and damaging behavior.
This book serves to change the mindset and behavior of people who deal with difficulty on a regular basis.
Complete with a step-by-step action plan, Make Difficult People Disappear serves to replenish your confidence and build skills in leading those who until now you didn't know how to manage and felt there was no choice but to continue to deal with or ignore.
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text: Ames will be celebrating its sesquicentennial this summer around the 4th of July and it looks like there are a couple interesting bands that will perform live for the event. I think Robert Randolph and Buckwheat Zydeco would be pretty fun to see live. Sounds like some other good events as well. For some info on the event and the bands: http://ames150.com/events/ Robert Randolph- If I had my Way [video=youtube;Qnpy_Zs-f3c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnpy_Zs-f3c[/video] Buckwheat Zydeco final episode of late night with Jimmy Fallon [video]http://www.hulu.com/watch/594691[/video]


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Yesterday, the planet celebrated Earth Hour. And really thats what it was. A celebration. A celebration of our commitment to Mother Earth. An ongoing partnership with Mother Earth. More and more people becoming aware that we hold our planet in trust for our children.
In this time of natural disasters, more and more we are seeing the results of our thoughtless actions on our beloved planet. We are starting to see the consequences of the actions that we have been taking for many many years. And what we are looking at is not very pleasant. Ánd if we dont start making better choices, what we face ahead is much worse. Be it from deforestation, to filling the waters of our world with chemicals and effluents, to dumping waste in landfills, to plastic, to the latest the nuclear radiation.
We are truly seeing the consequences of the actions that we have taken. So if we want to see different consequences, we have to do something different. We have to look at ourselves as an extension of Mother Earth. So just like we dont dump chemicals on ourselves, we have to stop doing it to her.
The Earth Hour is a very small initiative that each of us can take to make this world a better place. In hindsight, I see that I should have written this post BEFORE the Earth Hour. But I say better late than never. Why should Earth Hour take place only once a year. Why can't I be a part of earth Hour every day? In fact why not every moment of the day?
If we only look at the resources that we are wasting, we would go a long way. I come from India where traditionally we grow up respecting the resources. Where the local recycling guy comes door to door to buy old newspapers, glass bottles, plastic bottles, metal cans etc. Water is in scarcity and so we bathe using a bucket and a mug and not showers. Where power is not in plenty and so we face power cuts, upto a few hours in a day. And so when I look at how I have grown up I can see that we have been pretty eco friendly and green.
It is only after I moved to the Middle East about 13 years back that I started to take all these resources for granted and I am ashamed to say that I have even misused them. From throwing away leftover food, to old newspapers, to bottles, to wastage of electricity, to water etc.
Well I am in contemplation of what I can do to go green. So that when the Earth Hour comes next year, it will truly be a celebration of my having contributed to the cause. The two biggest areas I can see right now is conserving electricity and water. and of course the many other small steps that I can take.
I would love to hear what you have to say about contributing to our planet.
About the celebration yesterday, a Community Drum Circle by Dubai Drums and a fantastic performance by them which followed.
On another note Kudos to this family in Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Al Sayad Ali Al Nowais, from Abu Dhabi, along with his wife, Budoor, and their three young children, six-year-old Ali, four-year-old Hasan, and Fatima, aged two, agreed to participate in the National Geographic Al Aribiya magazine's worldwide 360° Energy Diet Challenge, where they aim to drastically reduce their carbon footprint over a four-month period. They're up against other families from Canada, Slovenia, Mexico, Egypt, Japan, Sweden, India and the USA.


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Brain gene is tied to obesity
Researchers studying the DNA of people in Finland and Sweden have amassed evidence that a gene involved in brain chemistry influences whether a person is thin or fat.
Few specific genes have been convincingly linked to human obesity. A research team headed by Päivi Pajukanta of the University of California, Los Angeles now points the finger at one called solute carrier family 6 member 14 (SLC6A14).
The investigators originally studied obese and thin siblings within a group of Finnish families.
They found evidence that a region on the X chromosome might account for some of the weight differences. Within that region were several genes, including SLC6A14.


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Websearch.oversearch.info Virus - How To Remove?
Websearch.oversearch.info virus is a browser hijacker that infiltrates into computers without users' consents and makes changes in their browsers. The application is installed bundled with free software. This is one of the most popular ways of distributing new tools of this type. Users should be more cautious every time they are installing new software to their computers. To avoid additional programs being installed, you should follow installation steps carefully and refuse installing any unknown applications.
Websearch.oversearch.info virus can take over Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Once there it replaces your default search provider and start page with its own. The website looks like a regular search provider, however, it includes tons of commercial links in a list of search results and constantly tries to redirect you to some unknown websites.
Basically, Websearch.oversearch.info virus makes money by increasing page ranking of advertised websites and from affiliate links. It also displays different ads on the infected system expecting users to click on them and cause more redirections. Every time your system is facing a risk of getting infected because the unknown websites you get redirected to might be malicious or corrupted and be a source of viruses.
How to remove Websearch.oversearch.info virus?
To remove Websearch.oversearch.info virus you will have to scan your computer with anti-malware programs like Reimage, SpyHunter or adwcleaner or uninstall all the problematic software from control panel. In some cases the software names might be random, so you should look through all the unfamiliar programs in Control Panel.
After the uninstall you should fix search providers and new tab settings in all the browsers:
Websearch.oversearch.info virus removal For IE:
- Open IE and go to 'Tools' → "Manage Add-ons'.
- Choose 'Toolbars and Extensions' and uninstall everything related to Websearch.oversearch.info from the list.
- Choose 'Search Providers' → choose the search engine you used before and make it your default search provider. Additionally, select 'Web Search', click 'Disable suggestions' to disable it.
- Go 'Tools' → 'Internet Options' and select 'General' tab. Click 'Use default' or enter your own website name, google.com or other. Finally, click 'OK' to save the changes.
Websearch.oversearch.info virus removal For Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox, go 'Tools' → 'Add-ons'.
- Choose 'Extensions' → Websearch.oversearch.info and click 'Uninstall'.
- Go 'Tools' → 'Options'. Finally, reset the startup homepage or change it to google.com.
- Enter About:config and search for Websearch.oversearch.info and reset these settings
Websearch.oversearch.info virus removal For Google Chrome:
- Click on the icon 'Customize and control Google Chrome', select 'Options'.
- Choose 'Basic' Options and change Google Chrome homepage to google.com or any other browser and then click the 'Manage search engines…' button.
- Choose 'Google' and make it your default search engine.
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Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove oversearch virus, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Reimage or other tools found on 2-viruses.com.


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Nike (NYSE:NKE) has always been an extraordinary performer in the footwear space. The company's amazing products and great moves have been some of the key drivers of its success. It has managed to overcome various pressures of rising input costs, increased competition and restricted consumer spending, especially in the U.S.
The retailer did it once again when it reported its fourth quarter results recently. The numbers beat the analysts' expectations, as done in the previous quarters, enabling its share prices to rise.
Great performance...yet again
Driven by higher demand for its product revenue jumped 11% to $7.43 billion, surpassing the estimate of $7.34 billion. The rise in sales was helped by demand for both apparel and footwear in North America as well as Europe. In fact, revenue from all the geographic regions grew remarkably, adding to the top line.
The FIFA World Cup was one of the primary drivers of Nike's performance. The retailer took advantage of the popularity of the World Cup event in order to promote its products, resulting in a higher top line. Nike has made outfits for 10 teams in the event and introduced 4 new soccer shoes just before the tournament. This resulted in a number of athletes wearing Nike's soccer shoes than any other brand.
Also, Nike's endorsement deals with players such as Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant helped in attracting more and more customers. A total of 10 sponsorship deals was signed by Nike whereas Adidas (ADDYY), one of the toughest competitors, signed a total of three only.
The footwear retailer also ramped up its marketing efforts in order to make a larger impact on customers' minds. This led to higher marketing costs. Still, the company managed to register a 5% increase in its bottom line, clocking in at $0.78 per share, higher than the expectation of $0.75 per share. Further, margins expanded to 45.6% from 43.9% last year, as higher prices and healthy product mix more than offset the increase in costs.
Key strengths
Two lucrative categories for Nike is basketball and running segments, which are growing well and has huge potential. The footwear retailer strengthened these categories by adding more products and newer technologies to these categories. These include Flyknit, Lunar, Nike Free and Dri-Fit. These products have resonated well with customers as they want more of it. The success of these products in these two categories should continue to boost Nike's revenue in future.
Further, Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) is one of leading footwear providers and is posting great results. It reported a sales gain of 14% in its latest quarterly results, which shows that it is witnessing higher demand for its products. Moreover, Foot Locker's most of the products sold belong to Nike. Nike makes two-third of the total revenue of Foot Locker, highlighting its popularity among customers.
Also, Nike declared that its future deliveries increased 11% over last year. This means that the company expects 11% more sales in the next quarter.
Nike is a marvelous performer and is being able to snatch away market share from Adidas, one of the leading players in the soccer category. It has also backed Neymar, a Brazilian star. Hence, the success of Brazil in the World Cup should bring windfall gains to Nike. Further, Nike looks even better with the new partnerships, ramped up promotions, higher future orders and growing demand for its new technologies. Therefore, this company should help you turn your portfolio around.


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National Library Week
April 13, 2011
Did you know that there is a week dedicated to your local library? Yes, there is! In fact, it is this week, April 10-16. The theme for this year is "Create Your Own Story". The first National Library Week was observed May 1958 with the theme "Wake Up and Read". The idea of a National Library Week is older than one would think. The American Library Association (ALA) recommended such a week in 1922. Missouri had actually implemented a Book Week in February of the year 1922, and Children Book Week had been implemented as early as 1919. Check out ALA's website about National Library Week, or stop by and share your story with us about how the library is important to you.
Kathleen A.
North Oak Branch


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Feb 20, 2003 (CIDRAP News) Ð No serious adversereactions have been reported among the first 4,213 civilian healthcare workersvaccinated against smallpox, according to the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC).
"No potentially life threatening or moderate-to-severeadverse events have been reported," the CDC says in the Feb 21 issue of Morbidityand Mortality Weekly Report, releasedtoday. The agency says 4,213 healthcare workers in 26 states and one county(Los Angeles) were vaccinated between Jan 24, when the civilian programstarted, and Feb 14.
The CDC is conducting active surveillance for seriousvaccination complications, using monitors at hospitals and other sites."Nonserious events are reported via passive surveillance and are expectedto be underreported," the MMWRarticle noted.
The agency said minor adverse events have been reported inseven people so far. The most common signs and symptoms, each occurring in twoof the seven people, included fever, rash, malaise, pruritus, hypertension, andpharyngitis.
Last week the Department of Defense reported several seriousadverse events among the more than 100,000 military personnel who have receivedsmallpox shots recently. These included two cases of encephalitis and one caseof myocarditis that may have been triggered by the shots. In addition, sevensoldiers had possible cases of generalized vaccinia and one had a possible caseof ocular vaccinia. All of the patients were reported to be recovering or fullyrecovered.
CDC. Smallpox vaccine adverse events amongciviliansÑUnited States, January 24ÐFebruary 18, 2003. MMWR 2003Feb 21;52(7):136 [Full text]


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Situated on Worcester Road in Hagley, Shenapur is an Indian restaurant that really is one to watch. The owner had a very transparent aim when opening Shenapur, and this was to serve authentic Indian cuisine whilst reflecting the changing food trends that we see in the culinary world. It is clear that although they are not stuck in the past, they work hard to make sure that the traditions of Indian cooking are not lost.
The menu features a range of innovative and exciting dishes that are sure to attract your attention. There is an extensive selection of starters and main courses, and all that they serve has been prepared using fresh meat, vegetables and a selection of rustic herbs and spices. Plates are from all over the sub-continent, meaning that when you visit here you will get a true taste of India.
The talented chefs are extremely keen to show their skills, flexibility and true passion for Indian cuisine. If you do not see what you want on the menu, feel free to ask what they can rustle up for you.
The front-of-house service is just as fantastic, with smartly dressed, friendly staff looking to help wherever they can.
Book a table at Shenapur now, and enjoy delicious cuisine with friends and family.