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A New Jersey bakery shut its doors at the urging of the FDA after their baked goods were found to be seasoned with a bit more sugar and fat than what appeared on the label.
The Butterfly Bakery, based in Clifton, started in 1998 with a focus on producing delicious baked goods that wouldn't ruin a diet, but an FDA investigation revealed a few of those snacks were not quite as healthy as advertised.
The investigation conducted over a number of years found that some products labeled "sugar-free" did in fact contain sugar and others contained more fat than what appeared on the label. One of the worst offenders was the company's No Sugar Added Blueberry Muffin, which had a saturated fat content 360 percent more than what appeared on the label. Their Sugar Free Double Chocolate Chip Muffin was even worse, with 444 percent more saturated fat than what was listed on the label.
The Butterfly Bakery has entered into a consent decree with the FDA, which means the bakery has halted production and distribution in order to comply with the FDA's regulations. An injunction was issued by federal judge Dennis Cavanaugh.


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People tend to feel sorry for senior citizens and to see them as folks who are over the hill. In reality, however, elderly people have a huge advantage over the rest of us because they have tons of wisdom they have garnered from decades-worth of life experience. Now, a joke is going viral that shows this in the most hilarious way possible!
An elderly woman was walking down the street dragging two large trash bags behind her. Suddenly, one of the bags ripped open, and a $20 fell out onto the sidewalk. A police officer walking by noticed this, and he stopped to ask the older woman, "Ma'am, there are $20 bills falling out of that bag."
"Oh, really? Darn it!" said the old lady. "I'd better go back and see if I can find them. Thanks for telling me, officer."
"Well, now, not so fast," the cop replied. "Where did you get all that money? You didn't steal it, did you?"
"Oh, no, no," the elderly woman said. "You see, my backyard is right next to a golf course. A lot of Golfers come and pee through a knot hole in my fence, right into my flower garden. It used to really tick me off. Kills the flowers, you know. Then I thought, 'why not make the best of it?'"
"So, now, I stand behind the fence by the knot hole, real quiet, with my hedge clippers," she continued. "Every time some guy sticks his thing through my fence, I surprise him, grab hold of it and say, 'O.K., buddy! Give me $20, or off it comes.'"
"Well, that seems only fair,"the cop said with a laugh. "OK. Good luck! Oh, by the way, what's in the other bag?"
"Not everybody pays."

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Wael Barsoum, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Hospital
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5430
- Fax:
- 954.659.5427
Treatment & Services
- Arthritis Surgery
- Arthroplasty
- Complex Primary Hip Arthroplasty
- Complex Primary Knee Arthroplasty
- Fracture Non-union
- Fracture Reconstruction
- Hip & Knee Surgery
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Osteotomy
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Revision
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Reconstruction
- Joint Replacement
- Joint Replacement Of The Knee
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Osteotomy
- Knee Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender( LGBT Health)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Primary And Revision Joint Replacements
- Primary And Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Primary And Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Hip
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Knee
- Revision Hip Arthroplasty
- Revision Hip Joint Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Revision Knee Arthroplasty
- Revision Knee Joint Replacement
- Revision Total Hip Replacement
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Surgical Treatment Of Arthritis Of The Hips And Knees
- Therapeutic Injections
- Total Hip And Total Knee Replacement
- Total Joint Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of The Hip
- Arthritis Of The Knee
- Avascular Necrosis Of The Hip
- Avascular Necrosis Of The Knee
- Hip Disorders
- Hip Labral Tears
- Joint Disorders
- Knee Cartilage Injury
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
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About Wael Barsoum, MD
Wael Barsoum, MD, is an Orthopaedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida, specializing in adult reconstructive surgery, including primary/revision hip and knee replacement, hip and knee reconstruction, and knee arthroscopy. He also holds a joint appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and is involved in the training of future physicians as a Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Barsoum is an avid researcher and innovator who leads a productive research team. He holds the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Distinguished Chair in Healthcare Innovation. He is the principal investigator for a variety of clinical, basic science, and translational studies and has over 40 granted or pending patents. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, several textbook chapters, and a national and international speaker on the topics of Lower extremity joint replacement, and health care reform. He is the Co-Primary Investigator on a Third Frontier grant funded by the State of Ohio, for which he has designed patient-specific customized tools and instrumentation for total hip, shoulder and spine arthroplasty. He has been inducted into both, the Knee Society and Hip Society. He is the Co-Editor in Chief of The Journal of Hip Surgery. Dr. Barsoum has received the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Innovations Award ten times, including the prestigious 2011 Sones Award for Innovation. He has served as a member of several design teams for a variety of orthopaedic instruments and implants.
He obtained his medical degree from Ohio State University, followed by Orthopaedic Surgery residency training at Cleveland Clinic and a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the New England Baptist Hospital. He is a fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Education & Professional Highlights
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - New England Baptist Hospital
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Boston, MA USA
Fellowship - New England Baptist Hospital-Chestnut Hill (Massachusetts)
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Chestnut Hill, MA USA
Fellowship - New England Baptist Hospital-Chestnut Hill (Massachusetts)
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Chestnut Hill, MA USA
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
Residency - Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Ohio)
Orthopedic Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
Residency - Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Ohio)
Orthopedic Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Columbus, OH USA
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus, OH USA
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus, OH USA
Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH USA
Professional Highlights
- Dennis W. Jahnigen Career Development Scholar, 2007
- CCF Innovations Award 2004, 2006, 2007
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- - Orthopaedic Surgery (General Cert)
Specialty Interests
Hip and knee reconstruction and replacement, hip and knee arthroscopy, revision knee replacement, revision hip replacement
Awards & Honors
- Dennis W. Jahnigen Career Development Scholar, 2007
- American Geriatrics Society, $150,000 over 2 years to examine the Role of Increasing Age and BMI in Outcomes Following Total Joint Replacement
- Reviewer for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and Journal of Arthroplasty
- Grant support from the American Geriatrics Association (Jahnigen Career Development Scholar), $150,000 over 2 years, Age and Body Mass Index as Preoperative Predictors of Outcomes in the Geriatric Population after Total Joint Arthroplasty, 2007
- Grant Support from Zimmer (Principal Investigator), $215,410 over four years, Evaluation of the Trabecular Metal™ Acetabular Revision Cup using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) (pending)
- Grant support from Orthopaedic Operating Room of the Future Program (Co-Investigator), $118,690, Department-wide Electronic Monitoring System (DEMOS) for On-site Collection of Surgical Outcomes
- Grant support from Smith & Nephew (Co-Principal Investigator), $92,303, Kinematics of the Deuce Journey Partial Knee Implant (pending)
- Grant support from Stryker Orthopaedics (Principal Investigator), $188,,000 over two years to study multiple projects including the use of Total Stabilized total knee arthroplasty components in two stage revision of TKA in infection, 2006
- Grant support from Tissuelink, Principal Investigator, $201,000, A Prospective evaluation of the efficacy of radiofrequency cautery during total hip arthroplasty
- Grant support from Tissuelink, $26,000, A Retrospective Review of Blood Loss Reduction Utilizing a Novel Cautery Device in Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Grant support from Stryker Orthopaedics, $54,000, A Robotic Model of Instability in Total Knee Replacement
- Stryker Orthopaedics, $9,000, ?Motion of the Proximal Fibula under Normal Loading Conditions, 2005
- Grant support from Wright Medical Corporation, $10,000, Unrestricted Research Grant
- Grant support from Exactech, $40,000 in engineering, software and statistical support for The Creation of a 3-Dimensional Computer Model of Impingement in Total Hip Replacement
Innovations & Patents
- CCF Innovations Award, 2004, 2006, 2007
- Designer, Exactech Novation Hip Replacement System
- Designer, Wright Medical AVN Percutaneous Core Decompression Kit
- Designer, Stryker Triathlon Total Stabilized Revision Knee System
- Designer, Stryker SRK Unicompartmental Knee Replacement System
- Designer, Stryker MIS Surgical Instruments for Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Multiple patents have either been approved or are pending regarding bone fastener technology and instruments that aid in the removal of well-fixed implants. It is expected that these technologies will assist in revision joint replacement surgery to reduce the complexity of removal of well-fixed implants and to aid in improving fixation in bone.
- American Orthopaedic Association, 2007
- Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, 2007
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2006-Present
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003-Present
- Cleveland Orthopaedic Society, 2003-Present
Research & Publications
See publications for Wael Barsoum, MD.
(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.
To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.
As of 9/19/2019, Dr. Barsoum has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Barsoum receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Beyond Limits, Inc.
- Stryker Corporation
Royalty Payments. Dr. Barsoum receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Stryker Corporation
- Custom Orthopaedic Solutions
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Exactech, Inc.
Right to Future Distribution of Cleveland Clinic Financial Interest. Dr. Barsoum may receive future financial benefits from the Cleveland Clinic for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Custom Orthopaedic Solutions
- Exactech, Inc.
Equity Dr. Barsoum owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discover, developer:
- Custom Orthopaedic Solutions
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.


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The perfect Christmas gift for the wine lover in your life
Review: John Wilson on Raymond Blake's 'Côte d'Or'
A vineyard in Volnay, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy. Photograph: Panoramic Images
Book Title:
Côte d'Or, the wines and winemakers of the heart of Burgundy
Raymond Blake
Infinite Ideas
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Readers may remember Breakfast in Burgundy, Irish author and wine writer Raymond Blake's wonderful Rabelaisian romp through the wines, food and countryside of Burgundy. Côte d'Or, his latest work, is an entirely different kind of book.
The Côte d'Or is a small, narrow, seemingly unremarkable strip of land, barely 50 kilometres long and never more than a few kilometres wide, that produces some of the most exquisite and sought-after wines in the world. This is the beating heart of Burgundy, home to virtually all the great household names.
Blake, who has a house in Burgundy, has a huge knowledge of the area and its wines. He has written an impeccably researched book, with a huge amount of information, written in a clear and concise manner. Thankfully, Blake leaves aside the myriad of under-performing producers, preferring to focus on the stars of each region. As a result, it avoids reading like a telephone directory. Commune by commune, he takes us through the leading domaines, their production methods and wines. At the end of each entry, he suggests a wine to try.
Blake pull no punches, happy to criticise individual producers and take on issues such as premature oxidation that have bedevilled Burgundy in recent years. Finishing with a succinct guide to visiting the region, this is an indispensible book, the perfect fireside read, whether you need help choosing a few bottles, or planning a trip to Burgundy. Needless to say, it would make the perfect Christmas gift for the wine lover in your life.


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Are you ready for one of the zaniest, drunkenest, (mostly) UNCUT episodes of Pete's Basement yet!? Well you better be, 'cause that's what's happening right here! The whiskey is flowing and the laughter is roaring. Pete goes off on a few rants about which portions of humanity should mercilessly perish in an fiery asteroid apocalypse, and that's just the first twenty minutes or so. The boys review some great books while they're at it, like Donny Cates' Venom and Justice League: No Justice! Ya' know what - just stop reading and hit the play button.
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Voltron on Netflix comes out swinging! Pete and Ramon binge and give a full review. Civil War II and D.C. Rebirth are in full effect. But will they get high marks from the Basement? Pete FINALLY finishes Locke and Key. We fill in the blanks on David Carus' adult coloring book Artists Run This Planet. Plus megatons of BOMBS from THE SHADOW! We've got just what you need, grown-up comic book talk and whiskey, so grab your glass, put the kids to bed, and join the Pete's Basement party!
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UGI Corporation has elected Theodore A. Dosch to the company's Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2017. Dosch currently serves as Executive Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Anixter International, a leading global distributor of network and security solutions, electrical and electronic solutions and utility power solutions.
"We are excited to welcome Ted Dosch to our Board of Directors," Marvin O. Schlanger, Chairman of UGI Corporation, said. "Ted has extensive financial, accounting and change management experience from his many years as an executive of publicly-traded global corporations. UGI will certainly benefit from his perspective and expertise."
Dosch has held his current position at Anixter International since 2011 and previously served as the company's Senior Vice President – Global Finance from 2009 to 2011. Prior to his work at Anixter International, Dosch served in various roles at Whirlpool Corporation, including as CFO – North America and Vice President of Maytag Integration from 2006 to 2008, Corporate Controller from 2004 to 2006 and CFO – North America from 1999 to 2004.
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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD LS Black Diamond
Suspension and Steering
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front Suspension
Independent front suspension
Front Tires
Power Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion steering
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Independent rear suspension
Spare Tire
Full size spare tire
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Touring suspension
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Low tire pressure warning system
Wheel Type
17 in. aluminum alloy wheels
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AM/FM stereo radio
AM/FM stereo radio with RDS and speed compensated volume
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Andy Miller ran the firm Impact Plus, which has been awarded a series of lucrative technology deals by the Metropolitan Police.
Sir Ian was personally involved in the bidding process that led to the first deal in 2002, but says he declared his friendship with the businessman before it was awarded.
However The Daily Telegraph has learned that the Met Commissioner has been warned on several occasions since about the potential difficulties and conflicts of interest which could arise because of his close friendship with the entrepreneur.
The warnings came from Len Duvall, the chairman of the Metropolitan Police Authority, and its chief executive, Catherine Crawford.
In a potentially damaging development, Lord Harris of Haringey, chairman of the corporate governance committee of the MPA, said yesterday he would call for a full inquiry.
"This is potentially extremely serious," he said. "It is certainly rather foolish. Normal practice would be for anyone in the commissioner's position of having declared an interest to have stepped aside from the process.
"I am sure the MPA will want to review all of the internal paperwork held in the Metropolitan Police on this matter to satisfy itself of the probity or otherwise of these arrangements."
A statement from the MPA said a formal investigation had not been launched but it was "researching the matter".
The controversy concerns the Met's decision in 2002 to grant a £150,000 consultancy contract to Mr Miller's company to oversee the introduction of an ambitious computer programme known as C3i, designed to manage 999 calls and combine the MPS's communications into a single department.
Sir Ian, then deputy commissioner, chaired a panel and attended presentations made by the bidders for the 2002 contract. But the Met says "at no time did he participate in the evaluation".
He also said sent a letter to the Treasurer of the MPA which detailed his friendship with Mr Miller "in the interests of transparency".
In a statement, Sir Ian said: "I was open and straightforward in informing both the MPS and MPA about my friendship with Andy Miller prior to any contract being awarded. I strongly reject any suggestion that I have behaved inappropriately in any way and consider I have acted with absolute probity in these matters."
Sir Ian is believed to be angered at another attempt to discredit him and said he played things by the book. But while there is no suspicion of wrongdoing, Scotland Yard insiders admit could be accused of poor judgement in not distancing himself more from Mr Miller professionally.
Mr Miller, 54, confirmed yesterday he had been Sir Ian's friend for almost 30 years. He said he had once discussed the contracts on a skiing holiday with the police chief. In total Impact Plus is believed to have been awarded Met contracts worth £3million.
He told a newspaper: "If the angle you're trying to get is 'naughty Ian Blair gave contracts to a company which employed me', that's fairly creative stuff because I've won on a competitive tender basis and Ian Blair deliberately removed himself from a vast majority of the activity."
After it was introduced, the Commissioner went on to champion the C3i programme as being at the heart of his modernising programme at Scotland Yard.
The senior officer at Scotland Yard in charge of C3i is Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur, Britain's most senior Asian officer, who has locked horns with Sir Ian over accusations of racism.
The clash reached breaking point last week, when Sir Ian threatened to strip Mr Ghaffur of his command. He was summoned to the commissioner's office and warned he would be removed from his post and the Met. The stand-off was diffused on Friday night and Scotland Yard said the two sides reached a deal which will bring them to mediation instead of legal proceedings.
But the threat remains that a failure in the talks will see Mr Ghaffur formally start legal action, and the commissioner strip him of his post and move him out of the force and its management board.


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This one-skillet dish features layers of sautéed eggplant, tomato and mozzarella in a scrumptious creamy vodka sauce. This is sure to become a family favorite!
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medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch slices
teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon black pepper
cup olive oil
large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
jar (24 ounces) Prego® Creamy Vodka Sauce
cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
Season the eggplant with the garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant in batches and cook for 10 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides and tender. Remove the eggplant from the skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Reserve 1/2 cup sauce and 2 slices each eggplant and tomato. Pour the remaining sauce into the skillet. Layer the remaining eggplant, tomato and the cheese around the inside edge of the skillet, alternating eggplant, tomato and cheese, overlapping the eggplant and tomato slices slightly. Arrange the reserved eggplant and tomato in the center. Drizzle with the reserved sauce.
Cover the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Sprinkle with the basil.


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De-cluttering Your Diet of Gluten!
A few years ago I learned that I was extremely allergic to Gluten. I do not have Celiacs Disease just a Gluten intolerance. When I first heard the news, I panicked. How do I live without it? It's in lots of food used as a preservative and food without it is more expensive, or so I thought. Then I began to do my research.
The hardest and most expensive part of this journey is the trial and error of trying to find things that actually taste good without it. Here are a few things we now eat and love. If you are considering going Gluten free, maybe this information will help.
Here is a recipe for a GF pancake full of nutrition. Hope you enjoy!
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A simply stunning woody rambler that presents Arizona homeowners with a variety of applications. Very easy to grow, Podranea ricasoliana is very tolerant of xeriscaping landscaping conditions. A native of South Africa, Pink Trumpet Vine is no shrinking violet in the heat of summer heat around Phoenix. Landscape design uses are numerous, but you'll want to be sure to place this drought tolerant beauty in a spot where you can enjoy the gorgeous blooms.
You'll find this to be a rapidly growing plant that will quickly develop and fill it's appointed space. The foliage is handsome and glossy rich green, making it an attractive addition to any Phoenix landscape design even during the months it is not blooming. In frost free climates, Pink Trumpet Vine blooms year around. This may create a little envy for flower lovers, but the plant would get so huge in such an environment, it would outgrow the available space in today's smaller yards. Here in this area of Arizona, you can plan on this lovely plant to become about 15 feet tall. Without training and judicious pruning, it can also grow as wide as it is tall.
Podranea can be used as a ground cover in large open spaces, or trained into a shrub if desired. The most common used for this vine that climbs without tendrils is to soften or cover courtyard walls and fences. It can be espaliered to conserve limited space in your courtyard, but the least amount of maintenance would be found when planting Pink Trumpet Vine on the outside of the wall. It will quickly reach the top and spill a heavenly scented spring display of pink blooms to cascade over your courtyard walls and into your outdoor living space in spring, and sometimes again in fall.
This plant is often used to create some privacy along open fencing or to hide unsightly chain link fences. It will develop into a hedge in only a few short years, though it will not be evergreen in our frost prone winters. Should a colder than usual winter happen along, a Pink Trumpet Vine killed to the ground will grow right back from the root. It won't be long and it will have repaired to it's former full glory. Far more rugged and resilient than it looks while in bloom, this low maintenance vine tolerates the extremes of our desert climate very nicely.
So many of today's outdoor living spaces are surrounded by privacy walls that need softening. This makes using the Pink Trumpet Vine very popular in Phoenix landscape design for pool landscaping, privacy hedges and decorating courtyard walls. Unlike a vine with tendrils, this one won't damage stucco, though does require some type of support to scale smooth vertical surfaces.


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Recently we were visited by the granddaughter of Rev. Paul Becker who served as Senior Minister here (at the time University Christian Church) from 1932 to 1938. Karin Becker shared with me one of his sermons, which he preached on Race Relations Sunday, February 13, 1938; and again a few years later when he served Bethany Christian Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. At the time of first proclamation, the pulpit at First Christian Church was arguably the most prominent in the city, and the congregation was largely middle and upper class white residents of the Drake Neighborhood. This sermon was so shocking to its audience that it received a brief write up in Time magazine, and they dubbed Rev. Becker as 'the Orson Welles of the pulpit.'
78 years later I'm inspired by Rev. Becker's courage, and saddened by how much of this sermon remains the narrative of today. His language is antiquated, and some of his arguments harken white supremacy; nevertheless (and forgiving contextual ills) Rev. Becker's sentiment fits the justice preaching of #BlackLivesMatter.
A special thank you to Karin Becker for giving us permission, and indeed it is my pleasure to share with you: "If I were a Negro" by Rev. Becker.


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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Scott Pruitt made heads turn on CNBC Thursday morning when he argued against decades of scientific consensus and said that carbon dioxide emissions aren't a primary driver of global warming.
In doing so, Pruitt directly opposed his own statements to the U.S. Senate. (This wouldn't be the first time that Pruitt lied to or misled Congress.)
In his answer to a question on the record (pdf, page 122) from Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Pruitt wrote: "I also believe the Administrator has an important role when it comes to the regulation of carbon dioxide, which I will fulfill consistent with Massachusetts v. EPA and the agency's Endangerment Finding on Greenhouse Gases respective of the applicable statutory framework established by Congress."
The EPA's 2009 endangerment finding stated that six greenhouse gases, including CO2, "threaten the public health and welfare of current and future generations." The lawsuit Massachusetts v. EPA was a landmark 2007 case in which 12 states sued the George W. Bush-era EPA for failing to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.
Yet Pruitt, who has stacked his staff with climate change deniers, is now declaring that he doesn't believe CO2 is "a primary contributor to global warming," earning the ire of climate scientists the world over:
Climate scientists are *outraged* at @EPAScottPruitt today.
"Mr. Pruitt's knowledge is close to 200 years out of date."
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— Eric Holthaus (@EricHolthaus) March 9, 2017
"The arsonist is now in charge of the fire department, and he seems happy to let the climate crisis burn out of control," said the Sierra Club's Michael Brune in a statement. "As Pruitt testified before Congress, it is the legal duty of the EPA to tackle the carbon pollution that fuels the climate crisis, but now he is spewing corporate polluter talking points rather than fulfilling the EPA's mission of protecting our air, our water, and our communities."
"Anyone concerned about the future of our planet should be resisting the pro-polluter Trump/Pruitt agenda at every turn."
—Wenonah Hauter, Food & Water Watch
Pruitt's rediscovered climate change denialism comes as scientists say that February's bizarrely balmy temperatures—which brought an early spring to a large swath of the country—were a direct result of climate change.
"The rise in planetary heat made the freakishly warm February at least three times more likely than it was around 120 years ago, according to the analysis by scientists working on the World Weather Attribution team," reported Climate Central. "While it was a month to remember, by mid-century that type of heat could occur every three years unless carbon pollution is curtailed."
The latest research echoes findings from the U.S. Geological Survey, whose analysis in February showed that "climate change is variably advancing the onset of spring across the United States," as the Washington Post reported.
Many environmentalists charge Pruitt with working solely to advance the interests of the fossil fuel industry—as he apparently did in his decision last week to revoke the federal government's requirement that oil and gas corporations report methane emissions.
"It's become abundantly clear by now that Scott Pruitt is an anti-fact, anti-science climate change denier," said Wenonah Hauter, director of Food & Water Watch. "Does he also believe the Earth is flat? Does he also believe the Moon landings were a hoax? More likely, he'll simply say and do anything necessary to promote the corporate interests and enable the profits of the oil and gas industry. Anyone concerned about the future of our planet should be resisting the pro-polluter Trump/Pruitt agenda at every turn."


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Minneapolis-based architectonics close Strand Architecture completed Theodore Wirth Ranch, a admirable home advised to angle the analysis of time in both backbone and style. Located on a hillside abreast city Minneapolis, the 4,500-square-foot abode was envisioned as a "modern ranch" in a semi-urban environment. A accustomed abstracts palette ties the architecture into the landscape, while accurate adroitness gives the home a apple-pie and abreast appearance.
Set abutting to a densely abounding park, the retreat-like Theodore Wirth Ranch was advised about entertainment. A 10-meter pond basin sits at the affection of the acreage amid the capital abode and the sauna, basin house, and alfresco kitchen. The alfresco ball breadth and the south-facing calm active breadth that's captivated in full-height ceramics are optimized for ample gatherings. A buried bend on the south bend of the acreage helps abate artery babble and accommodate added privacy.
Related: Stunning home fuses avant-garde Scandinavian architecture with the Minnesotan outdoors
The cedar-clad home catches the eye with its arresting cantilevered roof that helps absorber the active spaces from summer solar gain. "Laboring over every actual and line, this activity is the aftereffect of accurate architecture and planning with the clients," wrote the architects. "With a connected claim for precision, the joinery and timing of abstracts throughout the home actualize clean, harmonic spaces that backpack one throughout the home. Celebrating a accuracy in materials, white walls highlight the advanced array of finishes including bright timber, sandstone, marble, cork, concrete, and steel."
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Susan & I talk about different ways (in part 4 of 4 of Episode 11) to use the book "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) for outreach purposes — including raffle baskets! We also explore how one can contribute to Al-Anon other than putting money in the Seventh Tradition basket. She singles out the section "Steps to the Future" from page 255 (or 257 depending on the book's edition) & we remember what it was like growing up in an alcoholic home. Lastly, we look forward to the brand new book that will be debuting at the international convention in 2018!


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"Our single greatest defense against scientific ignorance is education, and early in the life of every scientist, the child's first interest was sparked by a teacher."
Peter Agre - Nobel Prize in Chemistry
This site is specifically for students and staff in the School of Education and Social Work. It aims to provide – on one site – a comprehensive guide to how the School is organised, our facilities, and School-level policies on a range of issues.
The School has ambitious plans to become a leading UK centre of research and teaching in social work and education. We already offer some of the best undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the country, including a range of innovative masters programmes as well as both research and professional doctorates. Our international work is a particular strength and we attract some of the best students from around the world as well as from the UK. We are developing our already strong research profile in selected areas and staff have an excellent track record of publication in top level settings.
This site contains practical information you need to support you in your study, such as programme and course specifications, and information on assessment, office hours and options. Web pages will be developed progressively over the coming months. We welcome your feedback on how the site is organised, and on the information it contains. If you spot an error, or something that is not clear, please contact Heather on Ext: 8493.
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At The Lamb, our aim is simple. To provide excellent service, quality food and drinks in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment, day and night, business and pleasure.
There's nothing more charasmatic than a pub steeped in history and The Lamb is no exception. 1864 saw the property (known as The Lambs - believed to be a tailors or jewelers shop) change its name to The Lamb Pub, owned by Lord Tredegar, with Ann Wood as the first licensee. With 150 years of history the pub has had many great landlords and apart from the 1920s and 1930s (war and great depression) there have only been six families who have looked after this wonderful pub for a total of 125 years!
More recently, The Lamb has seen some welcomed changes, with a complete facelift and the introduction of a new food menu. The refurbishment took place in June 2013 and has been a great success – a warm, comfortable place where food, drink, music and sport are high on the agenda.
Quality and Sevrice
We are proud of our recent accomplishments of the 'Best pub in Newport City Centre', plus one of only 3 pubs out of 1200 who have achieved a 100% score on service and standards. We believe that both customer and staff should enjoy themselves in a safe, comfortable environment with the best drinks offer, food offer and customer service we can provide.
Our staff are continually coached and trained and most have evolved though government schemes and current apprenticeships. We also encourage on-line training as much as the day to day running of the pub and maintaining standards. Our business relies on the quality and consistency of our offer. And People are the most important part of this – staff and customers alike.
Meet the Landlords...
Lewis Evans and Richard Davenport
In the Summer of 2016, The Lamb was taken over by two local lads, Lewis and Richard who want to restore the authentic pub atmosphere that The Lamb is renowned for and what Newport town centre needs. The Dragons captain is keen to promote the pub and make it a great place to come and enjoy the atmosphere whether a rugby fan or not!
Lewis and Richard are also partners in their joint business, Life Education Wales – an interactive, motivational and aspirational workshop that has been designed to challenge preconceived goals and dare pupils to dream.
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Good contract negotiation underpins the gaming industry worldwide. But different cultures and languages, not to mention individual aspirations and agendas, can make reaching an agreement that matches the short and long-term interests of all parties extremely challenging. At Tottenham & Co, we have vast experience of negotiating in multiple cultures with partners and governments from many countries across the world.
Thoughtful preparation allied with our deep understanding of the gaming industry and the researched objectives and ambitions of every participant has brought us an exemplary record of preparing and crafting harmonious agreements that last. And our complete familiarity with your priorities and how they rank means we are uniquely able to minimise your risks and maximise your returns.


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Former owners of Liverpool FC, Hocks and Sellit, are warning the new owners to be careful when they finally come in and complete the deal to take ownership of Liverpool FC.
"When we took over Liverpool FC in 2007," said spokesman for Hocks and Sellit, Brandon Cattle, "we inherited debts of a trifling forty-five million or so. No matter how much money we poured into the club, the debts kept getting higher. Our accountants have poured over the accounts, but cannot locate where the money has been going. Now the debts are two hundred and eighty million!"
New owners Morton Mooney and Thane Sence run several successful sporting franchises in the United States of Armenia, including the Boston Red Sox.
"We're all dangity aware of the kinds of problems Liverpool [pronounced L-eye-ver pool] are facing," said Morton Mooney. "We darned well saw them at Boston too. It all comes down to the fans. I'm guessing Liverpool and Boston are very similar. Low income families, high crime rate, and everybody in the neighbourhood of the stadium has a freshly asphalted drive and satellite TV. Tell me I'm wrong, I double dare yer son."
Thane Sence was quick to point out that Mooney was not intimating that the money was effectively being stolen by the local populace. "We've heard the people of Liverpool are warm and generous," he said. "They'd give you the coat of their back to help you out, and it's this camaraderie we want to harvest to get Liverpool back where it belongs, top of the Bundersliga and winning the World Cup!"
There are no plans at this time to make Liverpool wear red socks, nor add "Red Sox" to their name.


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In a radically different approach to current evaluation techniques, The Cambridge Code provides an online tool examining aspects of the subconscious that are often under-represented when it comes to understanding both an individual's well being and an individual's characteristics, strengths and insights.
"The ability to be able to spot the people risk factors is invaluable for our governance moving forwards"
"finally a tool that allows us to spot potential"
"'easy reports, no jargon, simple and effective''
A team of Doctors and researchers from Cambridge University have developed The Cambridge Code after analysing and tracking nearly 10,000 individuals encapsulating this in an easy to use online tool.
The tool is proven to the uncover the subconscious latent potential and well being that is present in all of us, but lies beyond the reach of established psychological measurement.
Working at this level enables the tool to knock out bias and unconscious bias.
This model of understanding the way in which people respond in organisations is based on 75 years of combined experience with people and data, more than 10,000 corporate interviews and over 6,000 psychoanalytic sessions. This is integrated with centuries-old paradigms as well as cutting edge developments in modern psychotherapeutic practice.
The focus is on the individual as a unique entity and not as part of a population norm
The model looks at important characteristics, aspects of well being, insights and risks that are not available with alternative models
It is not behavioural but relational. It identifies the reasons why people behave as they do rather than just reporting on the behaviours
It is a diagnostic tool, not a measurement tool
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ELMAR MAMMADYAROV, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, said that, unfortunately, the unlawful use of force had still not been removed from the context of international relations. Today, civilian populations were still suffering from the manifest failure of individual States to fulfil their most basic responsibilities. Governments failing to obey the rules of international conduct inevitably infringed upon individual liberties and freedoms at home, thus undermining democratic development. The most vivid example of misconduct against the norms and principles of international law was the still unresolved Nagorny Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
As a result of Armenia's aggression, almost one fifth of Azerbaijan's territory had been occupied and some 1 million Azerbaijanis had become refugees and internally displaced persons, he said. Four Security Council resolutions recognized Nagorny Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan, and called for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the occupying forces. General Assembly resolution 62/243 expressed support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, and the advocated a step-by-step approach to settling the conflict.
He said a number of important steps must be taken, starting with the withdrawal of Armenian forces from all occupied territories and the return of internally displaced persons to their homes. That would pave the way for durable peace and stability in the region, which would be conducive to the elaboration of the legal status of Nagorny Karabakh within Azerbaijan, taking due account of the wishes of both Azeri and Armenian communities of the region. Armenia's acceptance of the step-by-step approach based on the decisions reflected in the Joint Declaration signed in Moscow in 2008 by the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia and the Russian Federation was a positive sign.
Azerbaijan had minimized the impact of the global economic downturn and managed to sustain its growth, he said, adding that, since 2003, the poverty rate had dropped from 44 to 13 per cent. The country's modern energy infrastructure, coupled with vast energy resources, had transformed Azerbaijan into an energy hub of international importance and contributed to the development of neighbouring States. Today was a time of heightened religious and ethnic awareness, which in certain instances was maliciously exploited to fuel conflicts on ethnic, religious or cultural grounds. Azerbaijan supported fully the Secretary-General's recommendations to remove hate messages, distortions, prejudice and negative bias from educational media and to ensure basic knowledge and understanding of the world's main cultures and religions. Azerbaijan had been among the first countries to join the Alliance of Civilizations initiative of Turkey and Spain.


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A few years ago, I was doing some sort of public speaking thing and during the Q&A, a young man asked me for advice for founders who aren't technical. I said, "If you aren't technical, I suggest you get technical." And I meant it. I learned to code when I was a teenager. It wasn't that hard. I think anyone who has the motivation to start a company can find the motivation to learn to code.
Fast forward a few years and I read this story today. Sam Fellig wanted to build a marketplace where folks could buy products that were succesfully funded on Kickstarter and other crowdfunding sites. His wife, who was tired of hearing all his crazy startup ideas, told him to just do it.
So he went to Codecademy (one of USV's portfolio companies) and started taking classes. Soon enough he knew enough to get started. It wasn't enough to finish though. He had to learn more (I bet from our portfolio company StackOverflow), but he kept going. And he did it. He built Outgrow.me into one of TIME's Top 50 Sites of 2013.
So to all you people out there who are sitting on your big idea and just can't figure out how to get it built, I would suggest you build it yourself. It can be done. It is done. Every day. By someone who takes the initiative to just do it.
This article originally appeared on Fred Wilson's blog, A VC.


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Don't let this year's summer road trip be "the one that got away." Opt for a throwback Southeast road trip, kicking back at a few fish camps along the way. Originally a place for fishermen to hang their waders for the night and fry up their daily catch, today's fish camps . still offer some of the best fishing, but also the best eating. Their no-frills accommodations are often overlooked as great places to stay, offering a place to commune with nature and enjoy some true R&R. If watching a cork bobble on the water isn't your cup of tea, there's plenty to do including boat and kayak rentals, hiking and biking trails, and just chilling in a hammock.
Conway, SC
Let's kick off this backwoods fish camp tour with a stop at Luvans Old South Fish Camp Restaurant, just 25 minutes from Myrtle Beach. As you arrive, don't worry. This isn't someone's rundown backyard shack — you're in the right place. Just pull on up and park in one of the restaurant's five parking spaces. Most nights, it's a one-man show as the owner serves as host, chef, waiter and chief dishwasher (be prepared for a leisurely evening). Luvan's only serves the best of daily catches so opt for the Seafood Platter, broiled, to truly enjoy the freshness. If you read the reviews, don't be scared off by the references to the movie "Deliverance" — it's worth the trip.
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Cross, SC
Here's where the "camp" portion of this Southeast road trip comes into play. Head on down to Canal Lakes Fish Camp located between Lakes Marion and Moultrie, known as the Santee Cooper Lakes Region, and stay in one of the camp's full-size houses. These lakes span five counties and are a nature-lover's paradise with towering Cypress trees and vast swamps. Mac Daddy's Restaurant, voted Berkeley County's best restaurant, claims the best steaks and seafood on the lakes. Schedule your stay for a Thursday night to enjoy the famed Chef's night featuring everything from surf and turf to crab legs. The lakes are dotted with dozens of great restaurants, most accessible by boat, with every type of cuisine from Thai to barbecue, and of course, fresh local seafood. Be sure to visit Harry's Restaurant in nearby Pineville for their famous Santee Cooper Fried Catfish Dinner. They also serve the best full breakfast in the region and will make boxed lunches if you're headed out for a day on the lake.
Darien, GA
On the banks of the Darien River, Skippers' Fish Camp offers shrimp so fresh, you can watch it being unloaded from the boat. Local shrimpers dock at Skippers bringing in wild Georgia shrimp daily. Inside the restaurant, make note of the wood used on the bar and tables. It was salvaged from Brunswick's famous Oglethorpe Hotel in the late 1800s and floated down the Altamaha River to its new home. Skippers serves Coastal Georgia seafood at its finest including Collards & Q, a combination of barbecued pork and collard greens. Most seafood dishes feature sweet Georgia shrimp, your choice of fried, blackened or broiled. Don't miss a chance to try Georgia Blue Crabs, second only to Maryland blue crabs.
Jacksonville, FL
You won't find rustic accommodations here, but you will be surrounded by wildlife. Clark's Fish Camp is rumored to be one of the largest privately owned collections of taxidermy in the country with lions, tigers, monkeys, bears, giraffes, deer, bobcats, and birds donning the walls. (All of the animals died a natural death according to the owners. No animals were harmed in the making.) Don't be alarmed by the "Do Not Feed the Alligators" signs on the docks and walkways surrounding this Jacksonville restaurant, but certainly heed their advice. Clark's features an authentic taste of backwoods Florida including the Swamp Fest Platter piled high with alligator, frog legs, and catfish. But you may have to stay two days to try Clark's twist on New Orleans seafood, especially the Boudin Stuffed with Crawfish.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
I can vouch for many of these fish camps but J. B.'s Fish Camp & Seafood Restaurant is one of my all-time favorites, for the scenery and the food. New Smyrna Beach is one of Florida's most beautiful, white sand beaches. J.B.s is across from the beach on a quiet portion of the Indian River, a haven for manatees and dolphins. Rent a kayak or paddle board for the day and head back to The Drunken Clam Over Flow Tiki Bar for a cocktail. J.B.s catches blue crabs right off the dock and serves them steaming hot in buckets. Or try the Oyster Stew served in a broth of corn, cream, and savory seasonings. Be sure to save room for the restaurant's specialty, authentic Florida Key lime pie.
DeBary, FL
Now it's time to experience a true campresort (that's not an oxymoron). Further down the St. Johns River on the western edge of Volusia County is the "Camelot on the River," Highbanks Marina & Campresort. This 25-acre, wooded RV campground also includes resort amenities — a large swimming pool, clubhouse, and even laundry facilities. The Swamp House River Front Grill and the Happy Snapper Tiki Bar are the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the views of the historic St. Johns River. If you haven't drummed up the nerve to try fresh Florida alligator, this might be the place to do it. The restaurant's Tropical Gator Tacos are made with citrus marinated gator topped with mango sauce and shredded cheese, served on flour tortillas.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
You might not think of gourmet seafood at an establishment called Stinky's Fish Camp, but that's what you'll find here on South Walton Beach on Florida's west coast. Recently named "Top 10 Places to Eat Like a Local" by USA Today, Stinky's is a haute cuisine fish camp with one of the widest selections of oysters around at The Chum Line Oyster Bar. Local seafood stars in all of the dishes including Stinky's Stew of shrimp, mussels, oysters, fish, snow crab, potatoes, corn, and tomatoes in a basil butter broth. And if you're craving fish for breakfast, don't miss Stinky's Sunday brunch and order the Rock Star Crawfish Pie with two shirred eggs.
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I hope there is someone out there that can help me figure this out. So,my issue starts like this.... I don't understanding MB,GB,or GHz at all. I can barely locate the Virtual Memory box myself as I don't really know anything about computers. I did do a little research I kinda understand. From what I read 1.5 times my RAM for the Initial and the Maximum Three times my RAM. I have an XP that has 504 MB of RAM and it's set to 756 Initial and 1512 Maximum, I still get the low Virtual Memory. I also read that you can use the recommended size for the Initial size that's under Total Paging file size for all drives. Mine is 754. Now I know 754 is a different setting that 756 (what I have) call me dummy but what about the 504 of RAM ? I know it has to be different,I just can't figure out how. Can someone please tell me what my settings should be based on the information I gave above. Thank you to those who are willing to help.
Yep, you were going to the right place.
I think the Low VM message will go away if you install more RAM.
Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks
You are low on ram period. Adjusting the page file will not help (virtual mem). XP with sp3 runs mucho better on 1g especially since your video is shared and 2g would be even better. If you add more ram you may have to adjust the virtual mem size
1g=roughly 1.5g page file size...or simple set it to "system managed" page file which is where most should have it set. Aside from adding ram you can try cleaning up the start up files etc, but really I think adding a gig or two of ram would solve the problem more effectively.
BTW your system specs are missing...
Googling is quicker than waiting for an answer....
You should leave your pagefile setting at system managed.
You need to add physical ram to your system. Its the only way you are going to improve it. You can't make up with the page file for a lack of RAM
Answers are only as good as the information you provide.
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Sorry no tech support via PM's
The figures you have read are only "broad guides" so you don't need to worry about being very precise. At the best adding more Virtual Memory (held on the HD) will only allow the computer to just about cope with some higher usage situation. RAM is way faster than VM.
Messsages such "Low Virtual Memory" are often pulled out of the bag by MS (ie the nearest one that fits the issue) and cannot always be relied upon verbatim. Most likely
it is crying out for more actual RAM.
I agree with the rest, leave Windows to manage it and get some more RAM. Not only will your computer run much better but most likely you will no longer get that message.
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Hey Derek,
I have set it to System Managed because I didn't want to deal with figuring out
the new settings. Unfortunately nothing happened. So here I am seeking help. I know you say I don't have to be precise,but just as I mentioned I don't have a clue at what settings. I will go ahead and ask you,hoping you don't mind. What do you suggest the values should be on that ? that would help me a lot. Thanks !
Oh, and and you bet I will pop up on here again to let you know the outcome.
Maybe we have a terminology misunderstaning here. Almost everybody, including myself, is saying there are no settings that are likely to improve your issue - just leave them System Managed, which is fine. Disregard the misleading message you are getting about low Virtual Memory.
What we are saying is that you need more physical RAM plugged in. If you click the link I gave towards the end of reply #4 there is a picture of a RAM module with microchips on it (top of page). That is what we are saying, you need a larger amount of that added, so that the total is at least double (1G).
Depending on your particular computer it may have an additional empty slot or you might need to swap your 512M for a larger module. I'm assuming yours is currently 512M total with 8M reserved for graphics, hence your 504M. We would need the name and model number of your computer to go into any further detail.
If you re-read the majority of responses with the above in mind they should now make sense.
Ok,my own fault.... my apologies everyone!
Thiking in my mind it was all setting I read through so fast I was more looking
for #'s. Thanks Derek for having me look back at posts. I feel dumb now
Don't worry about that at all - we are all human.
One more thing though. Virtual Memory is just a chunk of your hard disk which is reserved in case your run out of real RAM but it is a very poor substitute.
I have another thought about your "Virtual Memory Low" message. Maybe you are running short of hard disk space too. Go to My Computer and right click the C drive.
Let us know its used space, free space and total space (GB).
Whatever, it still means you are using up all of your current RAM and the computer is complaining.
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Thanks for PM - I only used that to let you know I'd replied on here again (in general I stay on the forum). Have taken the liberty of posting your PM below:
I checked the system as you said,it's as follows: Used space:22.2GB
Free Space:27.5GB
the total size is 49.7GB if it's what you're meaning for total space. I also checked under Total Paging Files size for all drives and the Minimum allowed is 2MB. Just to give you a one more addition to the info.
Also,do you happen to know the reason when choosing system managed nothing happens? thanks again Derek,you have been patient and helpful
The above proves that you have plenty of HD space so it has no bearing on your issue (unless it is related to one of your other drives). It might be useful for us to know the size situation with any other hard drives, just for info.
Not quite sure what you mean by "when choosing system managed nothing happens". Perhaps you mean that you still get the Virtual Memory Low report. If not perhaps you can clarify?
The HD space was just a possible reason for the Low VM report, so at the moment we seem to have come right back to you needing more RAM to make any headway.
To find other hd's I would find them by going to My Computer,is that correct?
if so,C drive is the only one there.
I'm sorry and yes,what I meant by saying nothing happens was that I still got the Low Virtual Memory. But I don't think that matters anymore
Yep, you were going to the right place.
I think the Low VM message will go away if you install more RAM.
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Music and drama could become the "preserve of the elite" as a result of a drive for teenagers to take traditional academic subjects at GCSE level, school leaders have warned.
Under Government proposals, most pupils in England could be required to take subjects included in the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) in the future.
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