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Being appointed as Arcadia's Captain was Captain Hashmi's first command
7 things you need to know about Captain Axseem Hashmi MNM
From flying passenger planes to meeting a special concert pianist on board – we get the lowdown on the man at the top
1 He's a qualified airline pilot
After finishing technical college, Captain Hashmi embarked on a lifelong ambition to fly, by joining British Airways as a trainee pilot in the Boeing 737 fleet. However, after gaining his 'wings' in the early 1990s he was grounded, along with hundreds of fellow junior pilots, due to the economic downturn in the aviation sector. The maritime sector, meanwhile, was booming so he altered course 180 degrees and switched from the air to the sea.
2 He doesn't take no for an answer
Initially, 90% of shipping companies turned Captain Hashmi down as they said he was too old to start a career at sea – at the age of 21. However, his persistence finally paid off and he joined Cunard Line as a cadet, thereby starting his formal training to become a Navigation Officer.
3 He was awarded the Merchant Navy Medal (MNM)
In 2013, Captain Hashmi was awarded the Merchant Navy Medal by the First Sea Lord, Sir Admiral Lord West of Spithead, for his work over the years in helping to improve safety in the maritime industry with the introduction of aviation-style checklists, procedures and role-play exercises in emergency-scenario-based training for the crew.
4 The view from the 'office' never fails to inspire him
'What I love most about being at sea is the changing view of the world,' he says. 'Every sunrise and sunset is different. Some days we have flat, calm glassy seas; on others we see tempestuous conditions, which are equally captivating. I have visited many places by sea that you could never reach by plane, including clearing ice floes in the Arctic and negotiating small tributaries in the Amazon.'
5 His favourite port of call is…
New York. 'There is something so special about sailing into New York in the wake of so many great liners before us,' he says. 'As soon as we pass under the Verrazano Suspension Bridge, the Statue of Liberty can be spotted ahead on our port side almost as if she is "welcoming" us into the safe haven of the Hudson Bay from the Atlantic Ocean by shining her torch. Then there is the unmistakable sight of the Manhattan skyline at the crack of dawn towering over us on our starboard side.'
6 He will never forget…
Being appointed as Arcadia's Captain, which was his first command. 'After two decades of preparation, I remember that first departure from Los Angeles as a new Captain. Making my pre-departure broadcast to the passengers and uttering the words "this is YOUR Captain" was a very privileged and proud moment for me.'
7 He has another full-time job
Captain Hashmi's wife Marina is a concert pianist, who he met at sea. They have two young daughters, Ameera (10) and Raeesa (5). Working three months on and three months off, he says he has plenty of quality of time at home: 'That's when I become a full-time Daddy again.'
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Captain Hashmi recently 'pirouetted' Arcadia in Norway's Geirangerfjord to allow passengers on both sides of the ship to see the beautiful Seven Sisters waterfall
My signature move: the pirouette
Captain Hashmi explains why he loves nothing better than taking Arcadia for a spin thanks to the ship's revolutionary propulsion technology.
'Arcadia is the only ship in the P&O Cruises fleet that has Azimuth podded propulsion. This means she is much more manoeuvrable and has the ability to enter confined ports, allowing for a more adventurous itinerary.
'With an Azimuth Pod, the propulsion motor is installed inside a submerged pod that can rotate 360 degrees so there is no need for a rudder. The pod can thrust in any direction, giving the ship excellent manoeuvring capabilities, enabling her to travel when required at snail's pace with precision control and building gracefully to 24 knots – and everything in between in all directions. Compared to conventional propellers, podded propulsion has significantly reduced noise and vibration as well increased fuel efficiency due to the hydrodynamic pod and hull design. Podded propulsion emerged in the maritime industry in the late 1980s, initially on icebreakers, but came into more widespread use in cruise ships in the late 1990s. It has revolutionised ship handling and manoeuvring in the same way that VTOL (vertical take off & landing) jet engines did for the Jump Jet Harrier.
'I am able to "pirouette" Arcadia's 84,000 tonnes effortlessly on the spot with over 48,000 HP at my fingertips. That is one of the most fulfilling experiences as her Captain and what I call real "power steering". I recently did this manoeuvre in Norway's truly spectacular Geirangerfjord to allow passengers on both sides of the ship to see the Seven Sisters waterfall.'
Make the most of the city that doesn't sleep
New York City is Captain Hashmi's favorite port of call, and with so much to do there it's not hard to see why. Many of our cruises to New York include an overnight stop in the port, giving you plenty of time to explore the city by night and day.
Day 1
The sail in to New York is magical, so make sure you're out on deck for this incredible experience. If you've just come off a transatlantic crossing, there's no better way to reacquaint yourself with dry land than a stroll through Central Park, just a few blocks from the cruise terminal. The city's parkland heart breathes life into the urban sprawl of Manhattan and is one of the most filmed locations in the world. Established in 1857, the park's 843 acres are brimming with attractions. From statues such as Alice in Wonderland and Balto the dog and iconic landmarks such as Strawberry Fields to the lawns, beautiful lakes, reservoirs and ponds, you can spend countless hours in this green heart of America's most populated city.
For art fans, both the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum are close to Central Park. Or if you want to be wowed by window displays and high-end luxury, Fifth Avenue flanks the park. But to get knee-deep in the buzz of the city, head from Central Park to Times Square. The flashing lights, live performances, music, billboards (where you might even see yourself), colours, smells and sounds are an assault on your senses, but an essential New York experience.
Ascending the Empire State Building is top of many people's to-do list in New York. However, heading to the top of the Rockefeller Center for evening time will provide a stunning view of the Empire State Building along with the New York skyline. Visit the Top of the Rock observation deck or splash out on a cocktail in the bar at Bar SixtyFive. Soak up your first day's adventures while watching the sun set over some of the city's most iconic sights. You might even catch a glimpse of your ship's blue funnels between the glittering skyscrapers.
Manhattan is easy to negotiate on the subway or in one of the city's famous yellow cabs, so you've got plenty of options for evening adventures. Pick up discounted same-day theatre tickets at a TKTS booth, savour the cool vibes of one of the city's legendary jazz bars, pick up a pizza in Little Italy, eat soul food in Harlem, go on a dim sum crawl in Chinatown… it's just as well you've got all night!
Day 2
Start your morning slowly and fill your boots with breakfast in Greenwich Village. This popular neighbourhood has a distinctly European feel. Wander among pavement cafés bursting with colourful flowers, cosy bakeries, markets where local traders will take time to talk to you about their speciality goods, and an endless selection of restaurants serving hearty brunches. Take your pick of the buzzing eateries and enjoy watching locals go about their daily business – there's no better way to start the day.
A visit to the 9/11 Memorial is an emotional and unforgettable experience. Finished for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 in 2013, two 30ft waterfalls sit where the Twin Towers once stood, with both pools reaching nearly an acre in size – the largest man-made waterfalls in the world. Surrounding the pools are bronze panels inscribed with the names of the 2,977 people who were killed in the terror attacks at the World Trade Center site, in Flight 93's crash in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon, and the six people who died in the World Trade Center bombing in 1993.
Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island to get up close to the sight that signified a new life for millions of immigrants. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic symbols of the Land of the Free, and a visit to Ellis Island will fill you with the same sense of wonder experienced by new arrivals of the past as they arrived in the United States.
Heading back to Manhattan, you'll have time to appreciate the splendour of the Brooklyn Bridge before boarding your ship for a well-earned rest and cup of tea.
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Clashes have broken out in Germany's financial capital, Frankfurt between riot police and anti-capitalism protesters, who were calling for an end to the dictatorship of financial markets, Press TV reports.
The clashes broke out when protesters, chanting anti-capitalism slogans, marched on the European Central Bank to call for an end to capitalism and the dominance of banks.
The demonstrators also condemned the neo-liberal crisis management of Germany and the European Union, blaming Europe's capitalist system for the debt crisis in the continent.
The protests have been inspired by New York's Occupy Wall Street movement which has sparked mass rallies in hundreds of cities worldwide.
German protesters fear the economic crisis will lead to ever-higher national debt at the expense of the poor.
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Manny Lawson (ninety-one) participates in drills at some point of exercise at the NFL football crew training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. (AP Image/Adrian Kraus)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Veteran Manny Lawson turned into reduce via the Buffalo Bills on Friday in what have become the cutting-edge in a string of offseason shuffles at outside linebacker.
Now the beginning bypass-speeding process falls to journeyman Lorenzo Alexander, who turned into signed in April to fill a unique groups role.
Fullback Jerome Felton was also the various 21 gamers launched by using the Payments in movements made a day earlier than NFL teams are required to establish their 53-participant rosters.
Teach Rex Ryan declined to offer specifics why Lawson turned into released, except to credit score Alexander for incomes the job. Ryan previously spoke pretty of Lawson, bringing up the participant's versatility and intelligence in noting he would have an essential role at numerous positions.
As for Alexander, Ryan said: "At no point did I suppose his function would be a starter for us. However, he earned the right."
In 10 NFL seasons cut up between Washington, Arizona and Oakland, Alexander has nine profession sacks while beginning just sixteen of 127 profession video games. He's going to start at the left facet opposite Jerry Hughes at a function that has been in flux seeing that Mario Williams changed into cut in March.
First-round pick out Shaq Lawson is the inheritor apparent, However He will leave out at the least the first six weeks of his rookie season improving from shoulder surgical treatment. The process then fell to Manny Lawson, whose departure changed into appeared as a marvel.
Lawson encountered several setbacks over the past month. He opened education camp sidelined via a partially torn pectoral muscle and wasn't cleared for exercise until three weeks ago. He is also being investigated via the NFL for probably violating the league's private behavior coverage. Lawson stated he is completed not anything wrong, and the NFL has not discovered what it's far investigating.
Widespread supervisor Doug Whaley might only say, "what we always do is something we suppose is fine for the crew," whilst asked about Lawson being launched.
Alexander become additionally surprised by way of the flow, and referred to Lawson as a crew leader. But he turned into additionally pleased with the consider Ryan has located in him.
"They felt at ease enough to allow me to begin," Alexander said. "Now it's my task to hold to get higher, now not experience complacent or feel like I've arrived."
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The pass rush turned into a sizable situation in Ryan's first season. Buffalo controlled just 21 sacks – a franchise low for a 16-recreation season – and a 12 months after the team had a league-main 54.
The Payments also reduce linebackers Kroy Biermann and Randell Johnson.
Felton was cut after he struggled to set up a function in his first season after signing a four-12 months agreement with Buffalo closing yr.
Buffalo is as a substitute going with kids at fullback with rookie free-agent addition Glenn Gronkowski – the more youthful brother of new England megastar tight give up Rob Gronkowski – final on the roster.
"I cannot imagine playing everywhere else," said Gronkowski, who become born and raised in Buffalo.
And he's already looking forward to needling his older brother.
"We have been smack-speaking already, But now it really is for actual," stated Gronkowski, who also had other brothers, Chris and Dan, play inside the NFL.
Buffalo now has a 54-player roster, consisting of shielding address Marcell Dareus, who will miss the primary 4 video games of the season serving an NFL suspension for violating the league's substance abuse coverage. The Payments are off till Tuesday, when they begin getting ready to open the season at Baltimore on 11th of September.
Receivers Walter Powell and Greg Salas secured the final spots at the back of Sammy Watkins, Robert Woods and Marquise Goodwin.
Receivers not making the cut were Jarrett Boykin, Dez Lewis and Kain Colter. At Northwestern, Colter shared quarterbacking duties with Trevor Siemian, now the Splendid Bowl champion Broncos' starter.
also, launched have been cornerbacks Mario Butler, Sterling Moore and Sammy Seamster, strolling backs Growth Herron and James Wilder Jr., and tight stop Blake Annen.
Offensive linemen released have been Marquis Lucas, Chris Martin, Cyril Richardson and Fernando Velasco. Protective linemen launched have been Brandon Deaderick, Lavar Edwards, Max Valles and Casey Walker.


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How to get to the start
Please be aware of the fact that we do not provide parking spaces, therefore please use the public transport system.
The closest public transport stations:
U-Bahn (subway/tube): Kurfürstendamm (U9, U1), Wittenbergplatz (U1, U2, U3), Zoologischer Garten (U2, U9)
S-Bahn: Zoologischer Garten (S3, S5, S7, S9)
Start/finish area
List of prohibited articles in the start/finish area
The following items are prohibited for safety reasons in the start/finish area of the exhibition ground.
- Weapons of any kind, including those items that are used as weapons, batons, shock and stabbing weapons or missiles.
- Gas spray cans, corrosive, flammable substances, dyestuffs or receptacles containing substances which are harmful to health or are highly flammable (exception: Standard pocket lighters).
- Bottles, cups, jugs, cans or other items that are made of glass or other fragile material.
- Bulky items such as ladders, stools, (folding) chairs, boxes.
- Fireworks, flares, smoke powder and -bombs or other pyrotechnics.
- Flag or banner poles, which are longer than 1 m, or whose diameter is larger than 3 cm, and "double holders" (brought or approved flags and banners which have a "flame-retardant" material).
- Mechanically operated sound-emitting devices such as megaphones, klaxons.
- Laser pointers
- Larger quantities of paper and paper rolls.
- Bicycles
- Dogs
Event schedule and time limit
Time Competition 7:10 pm 10 km inline skaters
Further competitions:
Time Competition 7:50 pm 5 km runners 20:30 Uhr 10 km runners
All times subject to change! The race will start regardless of the weather, unless a weather warning from the German Weather Service exists.
time limit: 45 minutes
Race materials
You can pick up your race materials at:
- August 1, from 10 am til shorty before the start
(As long as the participant limit has not been reached.)
Where: SCC BASE - adidas Store – Tauentzienstraße 15, 10789 Berlin
How: Show your photo ID and the start card
Starting blocks
The start will be divided into designated starting blocks that are marked by letters on your race number and in the starting area. Please make sure to start in the block which is marked on your race number. The starting blocks are allocated according to the personal best times (only officially measured courses are valid).
A women – speed < 19:00 min
A men – speed < 17:00 min
B – women Fitness ≥ 19:00 min
B – men Fitness≥ 17:00 min or first 10 km race
Helmets are obligatory
Helmets are obligatory for all inline skaters. No helmet – no start and disqualification! Further protective equipment is recommended.
Changing area and safe bag storage (against charge)
Changing tents and toilets will be located between Rankestrasse and Marburger Strasse. In Addition, there will be a valuables and luggage storage (5 EUR fee) at Tauentzienstrasse (close to the Breitscheidplatz).


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Designed and built by Stauffer Woodworking for Nay Aug Park in the City of Scranton PA, this ADA compliant, universally accessible tree house sets over 30' off the ground and overlooks a 100' gorge- a very dramatic setting.
Supported by Oak trees and by custom steel columns that mimic the silhouettes of trees, the structure soars. Natural logs forms and stick railings complement each other and help connect users to the park environment surrounding them.
The tree house project, part of a revitalizing city parks, has become a point of pride of Scranton and can see hundreds of visitors per day. Watching people use the tree house opened our eyes to the broad benefits of gentle sloping ramps. It is beneficial to differently abled individuals, as well as to families walking together, grandparents and grandkids, and mothers with strollers- to name a few. The access becomes the event and everyone can experience the canopy walk and connection with the trees that surround them. Scranton PA 2007.


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An Alexander Wang Fro-yo Truck Exists
I want to be an Alexander Wang girl so badly I bought one of those sporty Topshop crop tops with mesh sleeves that kinda, sorta looks like T by Alexander Wang if you squint. So, imagine my delight when I realized being an Alexander Wang girl includes eating frosty cold desserts! There is an Alexander Wang frozen yogurt truck existing in this world as I type and you read this. And you thought fashion was all about green juice, kale salads, and barre workouts.
I would take some good old-fashioned Alex Wang fro-yo over the latest Dominique Ansel concoction any day. While I'm not of the mind that frozen yogurt is somehow healthier than other desserts, it doesn't surprise me that the frosty treat would be endorsed by fashion's coolest designer. I see plenty of skinny, trendy women carrying ginormous 16 Handles cups around NYC and sometimes feel like gently reminding them that they are eating a buttload of sugar and hey look, it's not killing them! I'm happy that Alexander Wang is on team "Delicious Food is Not the Enemy."
The Wang fro-yo truck, which is black and white (duh), is currently camped out in front of the brand's store in Harbour City, Hong Kong. I see you pricing flights to Hong Kong right now, don't try to deny it! Good news though — once you make the journey, the frozen yogurt will be free! The trendiest man in America would not dare be gauche enough to charge you for dessert.
In case you planned on Instagramming your free fro-yo cone and then handing it off to your little sister, Alex Wang has ensured that each dessert comes with a little "EAT ME" notice. He really doesn't want you winding up on @YouDidNotEatThat.
Image: alexanderwangny/Instagram


text: Calling all On Mission Women. Our first Women's Retreat is right around the corner coming up on April 26th through the 28th. We will be partnering with Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters for their annual women conference titled Respond Conference. Snowbird is nestled in the North Carolina Mountains and is a year round camp and retreat center. Cost of the retreat is $85 per attendee. Registration will stay open until April 14th, but anyone who signs up after March 3rd will not have a guaranteed spot. If you have any questions please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com. To register, CLICK HERE.


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Boys' too-loud voices
Question: I would like to ask you a few questions regarding my little boy. He has a habit of talking very loudly. I have told him about it very often, but it does no good. He also has a will of his own and thinks he is a big man, and he is only a little boy 4-1/2 years old. He is also afraid in the dark, which I would like to break him of. He is good otherwise, for I never have to whip him, but sometimes I scold him. He is the only child I have, and as we live in a flat, he plays all day by himself. – Little Ralph's Mother
Answer: As to the loud voice, I know just what you mean. Dozens of bigger boys have the same fault. It arises from what the Southern mammy calls "a piggitty feeling." Add to your kind rebukes the more valuable lesson of example. Study to speak gently and in a subdued voice, whenever you address him. When he begins to rant loudly, check him and tell him you will not listen – that it hurts the drum of your ears. Boys are naturally "bumptious," and need line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and sometimes there a good deal.
Be gentle with his fear of the darkness. Reason him out of it by assuring him that he is as safe in the night as in the day. Tell him of the watchful white angels who come to take care of him as soon as the light is put out. In time he will outgrow the weakness.
Top photo: Nicholas, Archie & Quentin — sons of President Theodore Roosevelt — and their dog in 1904


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Non-small cell lung cancer is an extremely prevelant type of cancer with over 200K cases in the USA per year. Typically it is treated using chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but the incidence of reoccurrence is quite high after these therapies. Recently, researchers working jointly at University of North Carolina, Tiangin Vocational Institute (China), Westminster College, China Medical University, and Peking Union Medical College (China) used mPEG-PLGA from PolySciTech (www.polyscitech.com) (PolyVivo AK029) to develop a co-encapsulated nanoparticle loaded with paclitaxel and a cisplatin prodrug. They applied this to a mouse model of lung cancer and found the particles reduced tumor growth more effectively than loose drug administration. This research holds promise to improve the treatment of lung cancer. Read more: Jing Tian, Yuanzeng Min, Zachary Rodgers, Kin Man Au, Charles Tilden Hagan, Maofan Zhang, Kyle Roche, Feifei Yang, Kyle Thomas Wagner and Andrew Z Wang "Co-delivery of paclitaxel and cisplatin with biocompatible PLGA-PEG nanoparticles enhances chemoradiotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer models." J. Mater. Chem. B, 2017, Accepted Manuscript. DOI 10.1039/C7TB01370A http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2017/tb/c7tb01370a#!divAbstract
"Abstract: Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) with paclitaxel (PTX) and cisplatin (CP) is part of the standard of care for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Despite the high treatment intensity, many patients still develop local recurrence after treatment. Thus, there is a strong need to further improve CRT for lung cancer. One strategy is to co-deliver cytotoxic chemotherapy agents using biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs) which can limit off-target tissue toxicity and improve therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we report the development of dual-drug loaded nanoformulations that improve the efficacy of CRT for NSCLC by co-encapsulation of cisplatin (CP) and PTX in PLGA-PEG NPs. Mice bearing NSCLC xenografts given the dual-drug loaded NPs during CRT showed greater inhibition of tumor growth than free drug combinations or combinations of single-drug loaded NPs. These results indicate that using a NP co-delivery strategy for this common CRT regimen may improve clinical responses in NSCLC patients. Supplementary details http://www.rsc.org/suppdata/c7/tb/c7tb01370a/c7tb01370a1.pdf"


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Passier Arktur Jump Saddle
Passier Arktur Jump Saddle
Arktur Jumping Saddle -18 Seat
The comfortable jumping saddle for more security on the jumping course. The Arktur Jumping Saddle directly convinces by means of its super soft seat. Its knee and calf blocks give particularly good security over the fence; the thicker knee inserts ensure optimum contact with the horse. Its large and small saddle flaps are covered with Selloil leather and thus especially slip-proof. Elegant decorative seams lend the saddle the perfect look. The freedom panels and the even larger surface contact area ensure an optimum fit to the horse's back, thus making the saddle particularly horse-friendly. The saddle for everyone who places particular emphasis on safety, maximum freedom of movement and perfect interaction between horse and rider.
PS saddle tree with semi-deep seat (broader at the rear), super-soft seat, thicker knee inserts, knee and calf blocks, freedom panels with wider surface contact area at the back, square cantle; optional: flat seat, small knee blocks, saddle flaps cut +2 cm (3/4") or +3,5 cm (7/5") further forward
Size: 18
Color: Havana
The width of the gullet plate can be adjusted to different horses


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Testicular Ultrasound PearlsLeave a comment
October 21, 2015 by dailybolusoflr
By: Casey Wilson , MD
On behalf of the Ultrasound FAST
- Keep patient supine and comfortable (analgesia is key!)
- Place towel underneath scrotum to immobilize and elevate
- Use high frequency (6-14 MHz) linear probe
- Generous amount of warmed (if possible) gel to prevent cremasteric reflex
- Start with unaffected side
- Obtain transverse and longitudinal views
- Normal appearance seen in Figure 1
Normal Testes
- Have a homogenous echogenicity (~ liver)
- Wall thickness 2-8 mm
- Normal size ~ 5 x 3 x 2 cm
- Obtain the "Spectacle View" – seen in Figure 2
Testicular Torsion
- Key to diagnosis is a difference in flow
- Apply color flow when you obtain the "spectacle view"
- Takes at least four hours to appear hypo-echoic and edematous
- When you see a flow differential, it's important to keep in mind which side is hurting! If the affected side has decreased flow, think torsion. If the affected side has increased flow, think epididymitis.
- If the patient's right testes is painful in the image below (Figure 3), you better be calling urology!
Color Duplex Doppler
- Color Duplex Doppler is 96-100% sensitive and 84-95% specific for diagnosing testicular torsion.
- A negative ultrasound is highly predictive of the ABSENCE of torsion at the time of exam.
- Place the probe transversely at the mediastinum testis to assess vascular integrity
- The image below (Figure 4) demonstrates normal arterial flow.
- Adhikari, S. Small Parts: Testicular Ultrasound. www.Sonoguide.com
- Blaivas M, Sierzenski P, Lambert M. Emergency evaluation of patients presenting with acute scrotum using bedside ultrasonography. Acad Emerg Med. 2001; 8(1):90-3.
- Cassar S, Bhatt S, Paltiel H, et al. Role of spectral Doppler sonography in the evaluation of partial testicular torsion. J Ultrasound Med. 2008;27(11):1629-38


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From 2019 onwards National Testing Agency (NTA) will take over the reign of conducting entrance exams in India, which Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) used to conduct.
What scenarios lead to the chaos about the NEET Syllabus?
About CBSE NEET Exam 2020:
- Students following the state board curriculum raised their voice against the CBSE NEET syllabus.
- In concern of the above issue Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar decided to include the state board curriculum in the CBSE NEET entrance exam.
- This statement leads to an outcry among the students and parents, as the candidates who were already preparing for NEET 2020 had already covered more than half of their syllabus. And it would be difficult to cover the state board syllabus in this short duration.
- As a result, CBSE announced that syllabus won't change for 2020 NEET exam.
About NTA NEET Exam 2020:
At the present time syllabus of NEET Exam 2020 is the same. It has not been changed.
And now as we know that instead of CBSE, NTA will conduct the NEET 2020 exam, they have clarified the above statement. The mode of 2020 NEET exam is offline, which is the pen and paper mode.
What has changed in the NEET 2020 exam?
The rules and regulation regarding the age limit and the number of attempts to appear for NEET 2020 was a matter of confusion. Especially for the ones who have already appeared in the examination and intend to appear again.
The eligibility criteria for NEET 2020 is revised. As indicated by the most recent notice released on the official website, candidates who are belonging to the reserved category (i.e. SC/ST/OBC) are given 5 years of relaxation. This means that if your upper age limit is 30 years on 3rd May 2020 (the exam day) you are eligible to appear NEET 2020 exam.
The candidates who come under the unreserved category (i.e. GEN) should have age limit less than or equal to 25 years as on 3rd May 2020.
To be precise, check out below:
|Birth date
|Reserved (SC/ST/OBC, including PH)
|Applicants should be born on or between 5th May 1989 and 31st December 2002
NOTE: Your upper age limit should be 30 years
|Applicants should be born on or between 5th May 1994 and 31st December 2002
NOTE: Your upper age limit should be 25 years
Also, the minimum age required is 17 years, which means candidates should have born on or before December 31, 2002.
NOTE: Candidates who have completed 10+2 from Open School or as private candidates will not be qualified to show up for 'National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test'. Besides, the study of Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject at +2 level likewise will not be permissible.
Selecting NEET Exam question paper medium
- If you have opted the question paper medium as English then you will receive the test booklet in English only.
- If you have opted the question paper medium as Hindi or any regional language then you will receive the bilingual test booklet i.e. in Hindi or the selected language & in English. In case of any ambiguity in translation, the English version should be considered as the final one.
Syllabus for NEET 2020
From Class 11th
|SL. No.
|Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
|Structure of Atom
| Cell Structure and Function Biology and
Human Welfare
|Work, Energy and Power
|Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
|Structural Organisation in Animals and
Plants Genetics and Evolution
|Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
|Diversity in Living World Reproduction
|Properties of Bulk Matter
|Human physiology Ecology and environment
|Physical world and measurement
|Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
|Plant Physiology Biotechnology and Its
|Laws of Motion
|States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
|Redox Reactions
|Oscillations and Waves
|Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
|Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
|s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)
|Some p-Block Elements
|Environmental Chemistry
From Class 12th
|SL. No.
|Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
|Solid State
|Electromagnetic Waves
|Ecology and environment
|Genetics and Evolution
|Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
|Chemical Kinetics
|Biotechnology and Its Applications
|Current Electricity
|General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
|Biology and Human Welfare
|Atoms and Nuclei
|Surface Chemistry
|Electronic Devices
|p- Block Elements
|d and f Block Elements
|Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
|Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
|Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
|Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
|Coordination Compounds
|Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
|Chemistry in Everyday Life
How to prepare for NEET 2020 exam?
As now you know about the NEET syllabus 2020, it's time to look at, how you can prepare well to make the most of this opportunity.
NEET exam demands full devotion. For this, make sure you do the followings:
- Initially, you ought to make a study timetable and keep the complete track of time spent on every one of the subjects.
- Study NCERT theories & solve their problems. You may also use any reference book or any kind of study material to get clarification on your concepts.
- Take short breaks during your study hours.
- Solve past years' NEET mock test papers.
- After, completing a chapter, take a chapter-wise test to evaluate what you have learned and what you have to work on.
- Online tests also add on value to your preparations. As you will be able to judge the time spent on each question.
- Watch videos related to the syllabus. Sometimes, videos can help you grasp the essence of critical topics.
Wrapping up
NEET is one of the supreme medical entrance tests in India. Lakhs of applications are filled and only a few are able to qualify it. In NEET 2020 exam, more than 13 lakh applicants are likely to show up. This includes both the first time appearing candidates and the ones who have already appeared the exam in the past. So, practice well and nail it.
After qualifying the exam, if you need any assistance regarding the further admission procedure or want to study abroad, do contact us. We are always ready to help you out in making your best career decision.


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Crystal Cruises New Years Eve 2013 Party in Sydney
Crystal Cruises has released details of a VIP fireworks celebration to welcome in the New Year, 2013, in Sydney, Australia.
Crystal Cruises' private party will offer exclusive views of the world's largest New Year's Eve fireworks display, complimentary for all guests onboard Crystal Symphony. The ship will be positioned under Sydney Harbour Bridge, by special arrangement, inside the off-limits zone, and will provide spectacular views of the fireworks from the best vantage point.
The ultimate New Years Eve party includes:-
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Desserts
- Premium open bar
- Music
- Dancing
- Midnight champagne countdown
- Crystal's renowned six-star service
- Spectacular city views
This 16-night Christmas and New Year sailing from Auckland on 20 December 2012 to Melbourne, is a Wine and Food theme cruise and features:-
- Stunning festive decorations
- Gourmet Christmas dinner
- Chanukah traditions
- Overnight stays in Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney (two nights)
- Calls in Tauranga, Napier, Christchurch/Lyttleton and Dunedin
- Celebrity Guests including chefs, mixologists, oenologists, oceanographers, conservation biologists, a CBS News correspondent and a South African Ambassador
Until 28th February 2012, "Book Now" cruise-only fares for the 16-night voyage start at £8,005 per person based on two sharing a deluxe stateroom with picture window on an all-inclusive basis including fine wines and premium spirits throughout the ship plus pre-paid gratuities for housekeeping, bar and dining staff.
Contact The Luxury Cruise Company for further information and to book.


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Lumia Therapy is a fusion of light and color therapies. It is a safe and effective new form of energy healing. Lumia Therapy combines holistic healing principles with cutting edge technology to safely deliver amazing healing power of color vibrations at the speed of light.
Lumia Therapy utilizes various color frequencies of polarized light to balance the energy levels in the body. The frequencies of light are controlled by color filters.
Each color of the spectrum has a unique vibration. Our bodies are made to process these vibrations as bio-information that is vital to our ability to heal ourselves. Lumia Therapy can be used to treat many conditions and also to prevent possible illness.
Lumia Therapy is non-invasive and it has no side effects!


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Donald Allan Swan, 83, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Solaris Senior Living - North Naples.
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Date: 14th-May-2018
Been in the field of professional makeup artistry for over 12 years and as a full-time makeup artist for over 3 years now, Padma Varatharaj speaks to Shopzters about her incredible journey.
"I started my carrier as a beautician and by being inspired by several people in the field of professional makeup, I took up my passion seriously.
My first and foremost inspiration was Kannan Rajamanickam. I went to Malaysia to be a part of his training and he said he was impressed by my guts of traveling all the way from India to Malaysia just to follow my dreams.
I completed my diploma in beauty therapy in 2007 and took up advanced makeup training from Kannan Rajamanickam.
I own a studio in Coimbatore called "Magicc Blush".
I make it a point to use only high definition makeup products like MAC, Bobbi Brown, Huda, Sephora, Anatasia Beverly Hills and Inglot with Huda being my favourite range.
I have always made it a point to give in my 100 percent when I get my hands on a bride. Every bride who comes to me has already been impressed by my work and I want to outdo that everytime.
My mother and my better half have always been my biggest source of support and encouragement. Also, my master Kannan who guided me throughout my carrier. His way of filling in the eyebrows are goals to me. Along with them Nirmala Karthikeyan, my Godmother, Rekeetha Gaddffi, the founder of Ocean Jasper were also a huge strength to me.
Apart from my master Kannan, Dinesh Nair from Malaysia and Goar, a Russian makeup artist have been my favourite inspirations.
Some of the celebrities I've worked with are Sneha, Pradaini Surva, Diya, Amala Paul and Jaya Mahesh, Mrs.Earth 2016. She was a very supportive person who got me so many clients in and around Coimbatore. She is a pillar of strength and is also an inspiration to me.
It is always important for brides to keep themselves hydrated with a lot of water and fresh fruit juices. Wash your faces and always keep moisturizing yourself for a better-looking skin.
Shopzters has been a great forum for promoting my works and I have so many clients since then."
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Private Event Spaces
Private Event Spaces
Thinking about hosting a private event at Paschal's?
Take a look at our different private rooms and get a visual idea of which option that will work best for your special occasion.
Robert and James (RJ)
Our Robert and James room, named after the original founders of Paschals, can accommodate a seated dinner for up to 30 people.
Maynard Jackson (MJ)
The Maynard Jackson room is the largest private dinning space at Paschals Restaurant. The room can be used for business luncheons, social events, networking mixers, & rehearsal dinners. The space will accommodate up to 125 people standing or up to 100 people for a seated dinner.
The Overlook
The Overlook is a beautiful loft space located at the top of Paschals Restaurant. It can accommodate up to 60 people standing or up to 40 people for a seated dinner.
LA Carrousel LOUNGE
Our La Carrousel Lounge is an intimate lounge area located away from the main dinning area of Paschals. The space can accommodate up to 40 people standing or 18 for a seated dinner.
Entire Venue
Paschals Restaurant is the perfect venue no matter the occasion; weddings, family reunions, business meetings, or special celebrations. We do offer the opportunity to rent out our entire venue on special occasions. Our entire venue can accommodate up to 700 people.
The LOFT At Castleberry Hill
Our sister venue, LOFT at Castleberry Hill, is a private event venue specializing in corporate events, weddings, and social soirees. Located just 3 blocks away from the new Mercedes Benz Stadium, The loft can accommodate up to 400 people standing or up to 200 people for a seated dinner.


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s the number of families seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border grows, the Trump administration is contemplating the detention of more parents with their children while they wait to go before an immigration judge.
A new directive by U.S. Attorney General William Barr that takes effect in July requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain all asylum-seekers for the months, or even years, it takes to decide their cases.
It's not clear how the change in policy will be applied to families, whose children are protected from lengthy detention under a decades-old legal agreement.
Most of the families currently arriving from Central America are being released into the U.S. and given a notice to appear at an immigration court. A small minority — 627 mothers and children — are being detained together, according to an official with ICE; nearly all of them are being held at the South Texas Family Residential Center.
Most Migrant Families Detained in Rural Texas
The facility next to the rural city of Dilley can hold up to 2,400 mothers and their children and is the largest family detention center in the country, but it has come under scrutiny as inspectors and detained families report instances of inadequate care.
ICE refused KQED's request to tour the facility to speak with staff and detainees.
From the outside, all that's visible from the highway turnoff are the tops of large tents and numerous light poles.
Katy Murdza, an advocacy coordinator with the Dilley Pro Bono Project, who helps families detained at Dilley, said the detention center's floodlights are so bright, there's a glow a mile away from it at night. Some of the mothers she has spoken with have complained that the lights, which are never turned off, make it hard to sleep.
The nonprofit Dilley Pro Bono Project helps families prepare for the first hurdle in the asylum process: convincing U.S. authorities they will be persecuted or tortured if they return to their home countries.


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New Clawhammer Banjo Course!
Peghead Nation's new Clawhammer Banjo course with Evie Ladin is online.
by Scott Nygaard
March 31, 2015
Evie Ladin's polyrhythmic clawhammer banjo style, resonant voice, and percussive dance have been heard from A Prairie Home Companion to Celtic Connections, Lincoln Center to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. In her new Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo course, you'll learn old-time clawhammer banjo from scratch, with basic clawhammer technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play.
Enroll today to get started on your Clawhammer Banjo journey!
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Adventures in Odyssey: Fan Favorites (Digital)
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Regular Price: $39.99
Special Price $29.99
Your votes are in and your favorites are counted! This 30th birthday collection features 24 of the most best-loved Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas of all time on 8 CDs, complete with a fan-created booklet. It's an Adventures in Odyssey fan's must-have keepsake!Learn More
Fan Favorites is an entertainment experience that everyone in your family will love! From lighthearted comedies to rousing adventures and gripping mysteries, Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas unleash your imagination. The stories are great for family car rides and provide conversation starters for parents. Adventures in Odyssey is fun, educational, and trusted biblical entertainment. Enjoy the best stories from the past thirty years, all in one package!


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I have a lot of pictures to process and then publish from the last week…but here is today's…a bit of light painting
269/365v2 Blue Tide
I popped back to the scene of a photo I took earlier this week. The tide, which I thought was going out, was a lot higher than last time I was here so I couldn't get round the fallen tree. I didn't mind, as this turned out to be just as interesting a picture.
I used my Hitech 10 stop filter, but really enjoyed the blue cast that I got SOCC so kept it, correcting the colour only in the bottom corner for the sand.
After the break, hear how I managed to get cut off by the tide…
187/366 New Shoes…
We had the 2nd meeting of the Dunmow Photography Club this evening. Everyone brought in a few pictures based around the colour red and the rest of the group critiqued them. My new D800 caused plenty of interest. I took a shot of the leader of the group specifically for today's picture, but missed the focus – I'm used to having 3 focus points on my old and trusty D60. The D800 camera comes with something like 56! Anyhow, I used this ability to focus today's photograph.
I bought a new pair of Vans trainers the other week, I'm hoping I don't destroy these as quickly as I did my last pair of Fred Perry shoes 😉 This was shot with the 50mm f1.4 lens which I am just loving 😉


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Our Diabetes Support Group helps patients obtain the tools necessary to better manage their diabetes and its effects on their health.
The support group is held every fourth Monday of the month from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
No registration is required, simply come as you are. For more information contact Olivia Brimhall at 801-714-3410.
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Improving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care for Children
Pediatric palliative care is often misunderstood as end-of-life care. In fact, it is a set of mostly hospital-based services to ease suffering and promote well-being at any stage of serious illness. There are only eight hospital-based pediatric palliative care programs in California, and a troubling shortage of providers. This grant to Children's Hospital of Los Angeles will support creation of a protocol for the implementation and evaluation of a model for home-based pediatric palliative care that would be provided via telehealth technology. A comprehensive description of the model and its key components, as well as implementation resources and evaluation tools needed to pilot test the model, will be developed.


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No protection, nu business : An event study on stock volatility reactions to cyberattacks between 2010 and 2015 for firms listed in the USA
With the surge of Internet-based corporate communication, organization, andinformation management, financial markets have undergone radical transformation. Inthe interconnected economy of today, market participants are forced to acceptcyberattacks, data breaches, system failures, or security flaws as any other (varying)cost of doing business. While cyberspace encompasses practically any firm indeveloped economies and a large portion in developing ones, combatting such risks isdeemed a question of firm-specific responsibility: the situation resembles an 'every manfor himself' scenario. Consulting standard financial theory, rational utility-maximizinginvestors assume firm-specific (idiosyncratic) risk under expectations of additionalcompensation for shouldering such risk – they are economically incentivized.
The omnipresence of cyberattacks challenges fundamental assumptions of the CapitalAsset Pricing Model, Optimal Portfolio Theory, and the concept of diversifiability. Thethesis problematizes underlying rationality notions by investigating the effect of acyberattack on stock volatility. Explicitly, the use of stock volatility as a proxy for riskallows for linking increased volatility to higher risk premiums and increased cost ofcapital. In essence, we investigate the following research question: What is the effect ofa disclosed cyberattack on stock volatility for firms listed in the USA?.
Using event study methodology, we compile a cyberattack database for events between2010 and 2015 involving 115 firms listed on US stock exchanges. The specified timeperiod cover prevailing research gaps; due to literature paucity the focus on volatilityfits well. For a finalized sample of 189 events, stock return data is matched to S&P500index return data within a pre-event estimation window and a post-event window tocalculate abnormal returns using the market model. The outputs are used to estimateabnormal return volatility before and after each event; testing pre and post volatilityagainst each other in significance tests then approximates the event-induced volatility.Identical procedures are performed for all subsamples based on time horizon, industrybelonging, attack type, firm size, and perpetrator motivation.
The principal hypothesis, that stock volatility is significantly higher after a cyberattack,is found to hold within both event windows. Evidence on firm-specific characteristics ismore inconclusive. In the long run, inaccessibility and attacks on smaller firms seem torender significantly larger increases in volatility compared to intrusion and attacks onlarger firms; supporting preexisting literature. Contrastingly, perpetrator motive appearsirrelevant. Generally, stocks are more volatile immediately after an attack, attributableto information asymmetry. For most subsamples volatility seem to diminish with time,following the Efficient Market Hypothesis. Summing up, disparate results raisequestions of the relative importance of contingency factors, and also about futuredevelopments within and outside academic research.
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Robotics, coding, STEM topics and soooo much fun…
Which robots are we using in Surrey schools and why?
There are many robot systems out there. Many are a bit like toys and others are more advanced but incredibly expensive (out of reach for schools). Lego is the main robotic system used with other clubs and many primary schools. Unfortunately, Lego is a bit limiting. It uses what we call 'proprietary technology'. That's technology/programming that has been developed by a company and is bespoke (not open source). That means if you want to collaborate, open up, add-to and develop your own variation of it.. well… you can't. That allows the company to control their product and charge a lot for it. Sorry Lego, we don't want Lego to teach our coms4kids club members.
At coms4kids we use the Makeblock range of robotic systems. These were born from the 'maker community' (an open source community that makes all sorts of amazing stuff and has genius contributors from the age of 8 to 80). Our robots use an Arduino Microprocessor at their core. That means they can pretty much do anything you want. Just search Youtube for the best Arduino projects around the World. Check out house Christmas lights to music, drones, 3D printing or plant watering devices and you'll see, the only limit to this system, is your imagination. Here's an inspiring TED talk about Arduino which tells you all you need to know.
What does the robotics club cover?
Our robots ultimately become fully functional track driven devices with robotic arms that can grab and carry. Imagine a bomb disposal robot.. or mini Mars Rover.. you get the picture (see below)! Before that, the children learn some key STEM topics linked to three different variations of our robot. We have listed just a small selection of items that our robotic system covers to give you an idea. In addition to these, we have other resources to draw on. Our robot has extra sensor and motor ports along its sides. That means we can turn it into lots of other things. Need fan turned on in the office when it gets too hot? Our robot can do that. Need to squirt an electric water pistol just for fun when the ultrasonic sensor detects someone walking past? Our robot can do that too!
The following items give you an idea of just some of the items our club covers. Some of these concepts might seem like they are too advanced for children, but they are not. Learning a coding concept in isolation, now that's hard (and boring!). Coding your robot to zoom off across the classroom controlled by another child shining a torch on it.. now that's just plain fun!
- Engineering concepts – tools & components
- Following instructions /understanding part functions
- Gyroscopic Sensors / motor control (like a Segway) x, y & z axis
- Ultrasonic Sensors / ultrasound electromagnetic radiation
- Light Sensors / photodiodes and meter readings
- Temperature Sensor / scales and outcomes
- Infra-red Sensor / line following and autonomous control
- Sound Sensor / sound waves and distances
- Buzzers, LEDs, USB radio wave connections
- Visual Coding (Scratch based but much more advanced)
- Methods of robotic control – manual, autonomous
- Programming encoder motors
- Two person 'team' control for external motors
- Using sensor values to code actions
- Introducing 'If', 'Then', 'Else' statements in coding
- Introducing Operators into coding
- Introducing Variables into coding
- Introduction to code libraries and 'blocks'


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Inferno Gasher SW145SF is a Hasbro-only Metal Masters Face Off Bey. It was released in the Lightning Sword Showdown pack with a recolored Ray Striker D125CS.
Face Bolt: Gasher II
The Face on this Beyblade depicts Gasher, the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac. Its Zodiac symbol is Cancer, the crab.
Energy Ring: Gasher
- Weight: 3.0 grams
The Gasher Energy Ring is completely circular and featured in Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Gasher CH120FS is of a brighter red, while the BB-55 Booster version is slightly darker. Both are identical in shape and weight.
Attack: 3 - Defense: 3 - Stamina: 1
Fusion Wheel: Inferno
The Inferno wheel is generally round with two large crescent shaped sides with another two small spaces in between. It has been severely outclassed by the likes of Burn, Earth and even Flame as a Stamina Wheel. Inferno has some significant smash attack and can successfully utilize its high recoil to score some hits, even with the S tip. Inferno can be used in smash attack combos such as: Inferno Lacerta 85R2F.
Attack: 2 - Defense: 0 - Stamina: 4
Spin Track: SW145
- Weight: 4.2 grams
Switch 145 has three wings which can be removed and "switched" to have either defensive or offensive properties. It is switched by removing the Performance Tip and pulling the wings down. Attack is the side with triangle shaped stickers while Defense is the other side. Attack Mode suffers from slightly more recoil. Ther is not much of a difference between Attack Mode and Defense Mode. You can also remove the wings and turn this Track into a normal 145 Track though the design is different. It is somewhat of an easier way of Variable 145's variant of changing the Spin Track type.
Attack: 0 - Defense: 3 - Stamina: 2
Performance Tip: Semi Flat
- Weight: 1 Gram
SF is wider than Sharp but not as wide as any Flat Bottom. It produces a movement pattern that, while it is aggressive, is much slower than any Flat Bottom. The increased friction with the stadium floor due to the wider tip both increases its Defense and Stamina in comparison to a bottom similar to S or ES. However, it is in absolutely no competition with bottoms similar to WD for Stamina or RS for Defense. Semi-Flat is meant to be used in Balance type Beyblades, as it combines aspects of Attack, Defense and Stamina.
- Besides Inferno Gasher, Inferno Byxis CH120RS is the only customized Beyblade to have the Inferno Fusion Wheel.


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Ahmad Kutty
Senior Scholar
About the instructor
Shaikh Ahmad Kutty was educated in the traditional Islamic Sciences at Islamiyya College, Kerala, and at the Islamic University of Madina Munawwarah. He received his ijazahs (licences/designations) as an 'a'lim and faqih from both India and Saudi Arabia. He earned his M.A from the University of Toronto and pursued doctoral studies at McGill University, Montreal.
Over the past 30 years, he has been Director of the Islamic Center of Toronto, Director of the Islamic Foundation, Toronto, Canada, and has served on the Fiqh Council of North America.
Currently, Ahmad Kutty is resident scholar and senior lecturer at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. His courses include Quran & Hadith Sciences, Islamic Theology & Jurisprudence and Islamic Ethics & Spirituality among others. His fatwas (Islamic rulings) have been translated into several languages and appear on various international sites including www.askthescholar.com www.onislam.net, islamicity.com, islamophile.org, infad.usim.edu.my, and islam.ca. He actively participates in interfaith seminars, symposia and serves as an expert/resource in cases involving Islamic Law and Theology.
Ahmad Kutty has been listed among The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World (ed. by Professor John Esposito & Professor Ibrahim Kalin of Georgetown University); it can be accessed at: http://www.rissc.jo/muslim500ve1L.pdf)
This completed course has been recorded and is now accessible as an On Demand Course for 100 Days after enrollment.
Shari'a is the divinely appointed way for humans to attain ultimate felicity and happiness in this world and the next. Hence it is based on rational objectives and purposes geared towards
catering to human welfare in an ultimate sense; by bringing ease and comfort and preventing
harm and injustice in all forms.
Ironically, today Shari'a has a bad name in the minds non-Muslims and many of the Muslims
themselves. They are due to ignorance, misuse, myths and misconceptions in the minds of
This course seeks to discern the meaning and purpose of Shari'a by a close study of the sources
and thus attempt to dispel the misconceptions. We hope to see how the Shari'a preserves the
fundamental human values and how it can help individuals and societies to lead a peaceful and
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Strands of lights evoke something purely wonderful — and add the much-needed 'bright' to 'merry and bright.' Here are some of Chicagoland's favorite ways to indulge in joy while making lasting memories as a family.
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
When: Through Jan. 5
Where: Museum of Science & Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Cost: Free with admission
The Museum of Science & Industry's fantastic holiday exhibits feature more than 50 trees, representing countries, cultures and Christmas and non-Christmas traditions around the globe. Other draws to this must-see exhibit include "snow" falling every half an hour on the Museum's Main Floor, Santa visits and performances from local cultural groups.
When: Nov. 29-Jan. 5 (Select days: Check website for exact dates)
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago
Cost: Free
This should be a staple on your family's holiday to-do list every year. ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo is the best free outing you could ask for with more than two million lights illuminating the zoo sky and holiday cheer everywhere you turn.
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
North/Northwest Suburbs
When: Through Jan. 5
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Cost: $20-25 adults, $10-13 kids, children under 3 are free
New this year, Chicago Botanic Garden marvels visitors with its very own holiday light display. Stroll through the mile-long path with your family to see colorful lights and a choir of singing trees. Enter our giveaway for a chance to win tickets (giveaway ends on 12/1)!
Six Flags Holiday in the Park
When: Through. Dec. 31
Where: Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee
Cost: Free with admission
Six Flags is still open! Stop by for Holiday in the Park to get a taste of the season while riding some coasters. The park decks out for the holidays with lights, sounds and more. Families can try festive treats, send letters to Santa and see some incredible new holiday shows.
Rikard Osterlund
Chicago Botanic Garden's Lightscape for the Holiday Season
South Suburbs
Festival of Lights at Promenade Bolingbrook
When: Through Dec. 31
Where: Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
Cost: Free
See more than 250,000 lights twinkle to different holiday songs at Promenade Bolingbrook. The lights show will play nightly on the hour from 5-9 p.m. Take a photo near the 60-foot Christmas tree while you're there!
When: Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Where: 3033 Crane Place, Hammond, Ind.
Cost: Free
If you're spending the holidays in Indiana, make a quick stop at PeteyVille in Hammond. One house goes all out with a winter wonderland. You'll want to get out of the car to see this display because there are so many lights and inflatables showing off the holiday spirit.
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
Western Suburbs
Illumination: Tree Lights
When: Through Jan. 5
Where: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
Cost: $13-$23 adults, $7-$15 children
Quickly becoming a must-do family tradition, Illumination: Tree Lights, that beautiful brilliance of colored lights in the trees, is back at Morton Arboretum. Walk the one-mile path to see the trees light up with colors and cool effects to impress the entire family. Afterwards, warm up with a cozy drink next to a bonfire and roast some marshmallows for s'mores.
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
When: Nov. 30-Dec. 31
Where: Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W. 31st St., Brookfield
Cost: Free with admission
Brookfield Zoo has been running its lights festival for 38 years now! See more than a million twinkling lights, skate along the ice rink and experience other fun holiday activities. Through Dec. 22, stop by and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Seven Seas Underwater Viewing.
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Mitchell Excellence 60 Special – New Old Stock in Box
Complete with original box, guarantee card, instruction book, free-spool leaflet and green cloth Mitchell reel bag.
Exellence 60 Special Graphite Hi Speed Rear Drag. Unused. Boxed
This reel has a free-spool option by pressing the button on the top of the spool. A wind of the handle then re-engages.
Condition: A Catalogue ID: M45


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Richard Gratton's Fantastic Reads 4 U
Batman #26
DC Comics
Release Date: 04/05/2017
Part 2 of The War of Jokes and Riddles continues in Batman #26, and the story picks up right where the previous issue left off. The Joker is still pursuing the Riddler, intent on killing him. The art is spectacular; the story is dark; the content is somewhat gruesome; and Bruce Wayne is still narrating the story to Selina Kyle, who is sharing his bed. What more could a Batman fan ask for? It goes without saying that this comic is an absolutely fantastic read.
I have not always liked writer, Tom King's work on Batman, especially the I Am Bane story arc, which was overly long, drawn out, and lacking substance. Recent issues of this title, have seen King take an introspective approach to the Batman/Bruce Wayne character and King is killing it so far. Because of his relationship with Selina Kyle, Bruce Wayne is digging deep into his own psyche and King's portrayal of Bruce's vulnerability is so real that I am left dreading the end of the comic simply because I don't want it to end and I desperately want more. In fact, when I heard this would be an eight-part story arc, I was initially dreading another potentially long drawn out story. Now, the only thing long and drawn out is the time between finishing reading one issue and the release of the next.
Mikel Janin's art is absolutely amazing. I've seen Batman books drawn many ways and in many different styles, by many different artists, each having their own merit and place in the Batman storytelling world; but Janin's is like nothing I've seen before, especially on a Bat book. It is beautiful, gruesome, and realistic; so much so, that coupled with King's story, I have become so immersed in this tale that I sometimes forget I'm reading a comic. Janin's work is absolutely captivating.
Even though Batman takes a bit of a back seat in this issue, visually, the book is ridiculously well drawn. King's story is so patiently paced, that he can give each character the kind of depth not usually seen in average comics; which draws us in even further to the story. And as we become so invested and caught up in what is going on, we forget the world around us. King is truly in his element in this story arc so far; he has complete command of both the Joker and the Riddler.
Batman #26 is an excellent comic. From cover to cover, it never falters. The art is absolutely fantastic, every picture is amazing. Writer Tom King has us in the palm of his hand with this story arc. He is slowly building something big here; the depth of character and realistic nature of the action leaves us salivating for more. I can't wait for what comes next.
Scale of Awesomeness: 10 out of 10