Abstract: As part of handling a large amount of error information generated on a mainframe system associated, for example, with a telephone billing system, a utility software program allows a user to easily process the error information. The information is generated by the mainframe in flat file format and converted into spreadsheet format. This compilation of error messages is then sent electronically as a spreadsheet to an operator responsible for processing the error messages. The utility software automatically opens the spreadsheet and saves then information locally in a relational database. The operator then opens the database and disposes of the error messages. Upon completion, the utility software appends the disposed information to an SQL database residing on a network. The utility software then establishes communication with a mainframe and transfers the error message disposition to the mainframe where this information is merged with the existing error messages and disposed of accordingly.

Abstract: There is disclosed a bowl for simultaneously containing solid and liquid edible substances while maintaining the solid and liquid edible substances separate. This bowl comprises a body portion and tilting means. The body portion has a bottom and side walls which are preferably circular and at least one ridge attached to a portion of the upper side of the bottom of the bowl. Preferably a plurality of these ridges are employed. The means for tilting the body portion are such that the section of the body portion which contains a greater number of ridges is higher than the section of the body portion which contains a smaller number of ridges. The bowl may be used, for example, for keeping cereal and milk or cream separate, thus maintaining the crispness of the cereal.