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October 19, 2006 5:35 PM PDT
Minor issues surface after IE 7 launch
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A day after its release, some minor issues with Internet Explorer 7 have materialized, but overall the new Microsoft browser appears to be well received.
Microsoft has defused what would be the most serious issue: a first security hole in the browser since its official release. There is a vulnerability, but in Outlook Express, not IE, Christopher Budd, a Microsoft security response representative, wrote on a corporate Microsoft blog Thursday. Security firms, including Secunia, had reported a flaw in IE 7.
Web browsers, including IE 7, can be used as the vector in an attack that exploits the Outlook Express flaw, Budd wrote. Microsoft is investigating the issue and may issue a fix at a later date, he wrote. The problem has not yet been used in active attacks, the software maker said.
IE 7 users are reporting problems with some Web sites that won't display or display incorrectly. Some of these sites use technology from Autodesk that doesn't work with the new browser and causes errors, people report in the Autodesk support forum.
"Our homepage does not run with IE 7," one Autodesk customer writes. "I am looking forward to a fix either from Microsoft or from Autodesk. We rely on DWF and HTTP. Therefore a solution is needed for sure." DWF viewer is an Autodesk tool for viewing and printing 2D and 3D designs in the Autodesk Design Web Format.
Autodesk plans to include IE 7 support in the next major release of DWF viewer, Scott Sheppard, an Autodesk employee, wrote in the support forum. "In the mean time?our customers need to be prepared to disable the automatic update of IE7 which is scheduled for October," Sheppard wrote. Microsoft, however, said the automatic update is planned for November.
Microsoft has warned of compatibility issues and released several trial versions of IE 7 prior to the final versions so Web administrators and software companies could prepare, a company representative said in an e-mail.
"Microsoft has released six beta versions of the product along with extensive guidance on how to get compatible with the new version," the representative said. "We've seen incredible support?and believe that our customers should upgrade with confidence that the majority of the sites and applications will work."
Aside from the vulnerability report, there was another security alarm. At least one person reported that the IE 7 download page was infected with a virus. Microsoft investigated the claim, but found that it was the result of a "false positive" by the AVAST anti-virus scanner. "A thorough analysis of our site has shown that the page is not infected by the VBS:ZULU virus or any other malicious code," a Microsoft representative said.
Perhaps the most significant problem is the apparent popularity of IE 7. Microsoft's servers are buckling under the number of downloads and new installations of the program. As a result, some people who install IE 7 get an error when viewing the IE 7 start page after firing up the browser for the first time.
"We?re seeing such an incredible response to IE 7, that the 'runonce' page is being overloaded at times," the Microsoft representative said. "Microsoft is currently adding server capacity. We expect the majority of people who are downloading IE 7 to have a seamless experience, but will continue to monitor and adjust our capacity as needed."
IE 7 is the first major update to Microsoft's ubiquitous Web browser in five years. The update includes many features, such as tabbed browsing and RSS support, already found in competing software, such as Firefox and Opera.
Security was the No. 1 investment for the update, Microsoft has said. Critics have likened predecessor IE 6 to "Swiss cheese" because of the many security vulnerabilities in it. Microsoft plans to push IE 7 out as a "high priority" update via Automatic Updates in Windows XP in November.
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- how to get compatible?
- You don't code websites for a browser. You code website to the
And browsers are supposed to be conform to those STANDARDs.
You'd think MS would have someone capable of finding http://
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- Wrong on many counts
- This particular issue with DWF does not involve 'coding to standards'... it involves plug-in compatibility.
The fact is that MS made the IE7 betas (many of them) available to ISVs and other companies months before its release so that they could ensure that everything would work at the release of IE7.
If you chose to ignore this and wait until the final release, then it is their problem if they expect everything to work exactly the way IE6 does (which probably wouldn't be ideal in some situations).
Regarding standards, yes, the web space does need standards - but if everybody stuck to standards the browser would be a commodity item to its parent companies - and they wouldn't be able to add value to their browsers other than easy-to-use-features (such as tabbed browsing), etc.
When MS introduced the XmlHttpRequest object (not as a standard) - it launched the AJAX revolution a couple years later without even knowning it. Know of course, all major browsers supported it.
When MS introduced the hover command (that wasn't a standard at the time) - everybody wanted to use it in their pages because it was easy to implement and 'looked cool'.
Consumers and businesses want *solutions* that work and give *added* value to their web users. They DO NOT CARE about standards unless using them gives them some benefit. Web developers *care* about standards because it means they can have one code base that supports multiple browsers.
The goals of businesses looking for solutions, consumers looking for cool sites, and developers coding for a 'standard' are usually not the same.
Frankly, I would rather have browser companies compete in this 'standards' space rather than just letting it stagnate and everybody trying to match the 'standards' as close as possible. Eventually, a de-facto standard emerges and browsers support it at some time later.
The interesting thing is - when MS was clearly beating Netscape - it was because MS was being innovative and adding support beyond the standards to their browsers - that people clearly responded to and liked.
Now, MS is simply trying to follow the standards and it shows - not much innovation in the browser space.
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- So far, its works fine...
- If something messes up later, I'll tell ya.
If you would PLEASE tell all of us if there is anything WRONG with IE7, it would be appreciated!
Til then, I'll use it.
ps: atleast TRY to keep this thread about IE7 and NOT other browsers, OS's,etc
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- One small problem
- IE7 apparently only allows one toolbar per line on startup. I've got a small toolbar (McAfee SiteAdvisor) that I drag on to the right side of another toolbar and lock all the toolbars. But every single time at startup, the toolbars are all shifted so that there is only one toolbar per line (what a waste of space). It just will not retain the layout of the toolbars.
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- Overloaded servers
- becuase of high demand.....that has just got to fly in the FACE of all FF loving MS haters that post here.
I wonder if they will make a Mac version of IE7.......NOT!
IE7 has worked fine for me since Beta 3....with zero web site problems.
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- server overload?
- Um, Lindy, servers have getting overloaded long, long before Microsoft was a glimmer in Gates' eye.
BTW, why do you sound so angry?
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- server overload?
- Um, Lindy, servers have getting overloaded long, long before Microsoft was a glimmer in Gates' eye.
BTW, why do you sound so angry?
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- Why bring up Macs?
- I mean no one had posted anything about Macs before this. That
just goes to show that Apple users aren't always the ones who try
to start arguments. That being said I like Windows, it has its uses,
and I use it often. I do however use FF instead of IE when I can. Just
because you prefer FF over IE or OSX over Windows doesn't make
you a MS hater. Its a personal preference.
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- Probably not
- Since Microsoft has ended IE support for Mac. Besides Apple has Safari now, which does a better job conforming to standards. My understanding was the IE on the Mac was not only slow but a resource hog as well.
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- Why would you want IE on a Mac?
- I don't know anyone, with any real knowledge of security, that uses it on a PC.
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- No...
- Microsoft has already stated that IE7 will never be released as a stand alone version. This specifically relates to MACs, since you do not use Windows Update. Originally, IE7 was not going to be available for XP either (as it is not available for Windows 2000 or ME); however, pressure from XP users that do not plan to upgrade, and critism from security professionals about IE6 vulnerabilities caused them to release it for XP as well.
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- IE vs. Netscape
- Actually...
Back before IE was bundled with Win, Netscape was the only game in town. MS got into the fray, and IE was actually easier to use for quite a while. IE WAS the superior product before it was bundled with the OS. MS just found a way to make browsing an immediate option when people bought a computer.
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- Not true...
- Netscape was not the only browser in town. Several other browsers existed, but Netscape was just the most popular. Netscape would claim they created the browser, but this is not true. Mosaic was the first graphical browser and was still very popular during Netscape's rein; although the Team Lead for Mosaic development left to create Netscape.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_browser
IE 3 was crap comparied to NS3; however, IE4 added features that made it popular with developers: combined with its availability to Windows users and Microsofts very aggressive compaign to rule the browser market, that moved it ahead. However, by the first release of IE5, MS claimed victory and stopped truely giving IE any attention. Since NS was ravaged by the IE war, it could barely keep up at that point. Firefox did what NS should have done, which was to start including popular IE-specific technologies that were friendly to developers; however, NS had too much pride and chose sue MS rather than compete.
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- Article, surprise, innacurate
- "Microsoft plans to push IE 7 out as a "high priority" update via Automatic Updates in Windows XP in October."
Change it to November.
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- ie7 rolled back to ie6
- I installed ie7 last night from yahoo toolbar. it didnot install new ie7 but rolled back beta version of ie7 to ie6. shocked to see that.
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- Minor Issue=Username and Password theft...
- Other than that it's just a minor problem.
Let's say your on one website that is taking advantage of the vulnerability and you open another session of IE to go do some Internet Banking, Viola! you have just given away your bank account.
Oh but other than that it's just a minor flaw.
By the way this also exists in IE6 and MS has know about it for months.
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- IE7 Install Issues
- I was running the IE7 Beta, until upgrading to the final version yesterday. It was SLOW.....I'm running a very fast P4 with 2 gigs of RAM, so I doubt it was a hardware issue. The new version was not an upgrade, but rather a full install, since IE7 completely removed the Beta version first.
The new install took in excess of 45 minutes, which surprised me since I did it within 40 minutes of MicroSlop announcing the availability. The original install of the IE7 Beta was much faster.
I can only imagine how bad it would have been with a slow P3 or a RAM shortage.
Since installing the new version, IE has crashed several times with multiple tabs open. Perhaps 5% of pages it trys to load show up as blank, with no 401 or 404 error page. Refreshing those pages seems to help, but only half the time.
Anyone else seeing similar issues?
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- try microsoft memory test
- i have found the MS memory test finds a few very subtle bit errors related to bank switching.
these errors are the kind that only happen when your memory is being used to the limit, as when many tabs are open on IE7. This might explain the crashes.
The cause of your slowness is more likely a server bandwidth issue. My install took forever, but has operated smoothly.
The phishing filter alone is worth the upgrade!!!
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- Login Security?
- Fred,
Do you have the MS bulletin on this? I can't locate anything on this on MS's support site. I also checked Symantec, but found nothing. I'm curious if that exploit involves a hidden keylogger being D/L from a site with malware.
I use a PW manager, so there's aren't any keystrokes per se. I wonder if that takes care of it, or if I need to find another solution?
Fred? Anyone?
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- IE7 crashes Outlook Web Access
- Minor, ha! They don't even test with their own products, but will harp on other companies not examing their six betas.
If S/MIME is installed from OWA Exchange 2003, IE will crash when a users clicks on Send.
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general/browse_thread/thread/cac50b591ff4c824/ee1ab2f149db9f8f?lnk=st&q=ie7+crash+send+owa&rnum=5&hl=en#ee1ab2f149db9f8f
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- IE 7 Will Not Run
- Yesterday, after receiving an email from Microsoft about its availability I finally installed it.
After getting the .exe file and starting the process,which took over 30 minutes! I was asked to reboot and did. Well nothing happened? No 'welcome to IE7' etc., no new icons placed on my desktop now start/programs directory? Curious. Well I went and tried to find the program which was not where I expected to find it then I launched the execute file.
Well it tried to start for a millisecond then nothing? Fortunately for me I had set my system restore prior to doing all this and now my machine is back to its usual self.
What a complete waste of time! My software was validated no issues at all.
So what gives?
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- You may be p0wned:
- Sounds like you may have been caught in a phishing attacck that
is a version of this
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/95877/surfcontrol-warns-of-
SurfControl warns of IE7 phishing campaign 6:01PM
SurfControl is warning of a phishing campaign capitalising on
the launch of Internet Explorer 7 to dupe people into visiting a
site that tries to download Trojan code.
The message appears to originate from email@example.com
and urges recipients to visit a site in order to download Release
Candidate 1 of IE 7.
The site mimics a legitimate page on Microsoft's own website,
and attempts to exploit a flaw in earlier versions of Internet
Explorer to automatically download the Trojan Win32.Small.cxz.
This installs a backdoor to communicate over the Internet, and
reports to a remote server.
SurfControl says it is still analysing figures for the attack,
although it does not appear to be widespread in the UK at the
I would not be certain the restore would have gotten rid of any
bugs, a scan with up-to-date Anti-Virus might be a good idea...
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- But why would i care
- Interesting reading, but I can't imagine ever going back to IE after using FireFox. I use IE at work because I have to - and there is a staff of dozens of people to make sure we don't get attacked. But at home I just can't handle the pain. Try FireFox; you'll like it.
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- Why Would I Care
- BibBopperII
I do indeed use Firefox all the time. I was just curious, but no more!
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- All these years of development, for this?
- 1) Still not standards compliant. 2) Even more bloated. 3) Ugly interface 4) LESS customizable 5) Full of security holes (in time you'll see what I mean).
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- All these years to get excuses, for this?
- 1) As standards compliant as the 2nd most used web browser, Firefox (plus the average user doesn't care about standards compliants, cares about how well it handles the web pages, and IE does that better than any other browser). 2) Not bloated (read/watch any review, even the one from "any non-Microsoft software is better than Microsoft software" biased Robert Vamosi). 3) Beautiful organized easy interface (practically the same scheme as in Firefox, but, interestingly enough, supposedly ugly for some). 4) Less customizable = MORE security (address bar cannot be removed/hidden so you always know which website you're in). 5) 0 security holes (fact, no matter what people argue).
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- Correction?
- "Correction: This story incorrectly described the month when Microsoft will push out Internet Explorer 7 to Windows XP SP 2 users via Automatic Updates. That month is November."
I know that's what was reported, but to my surprise on Friday when I started my computer, what Automatic Update began to download!!
Go figure.
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- IE7-What if?
- I'm thinking about installing IE7 to get a look at it.But,what if you install it,don't like it,UNinstall it and go back to IE6?What happens when your system automatically puts it on on it's own several days later? do you just have to UNinstall it over again?Or does it remember??,Thanks,Chucker.
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- Virus Alert!
- Virus Report
I know the people who keep up on all the Viruses probably know a lot more about them than I do,
But I got a Virus yesterday, so I wanted to let everyone know How I got it, what it does, and what I did to clean it, and the Companies who are involved with the Virus I received.
I got the Virus on Myspace, someone requested to be my friend, and when I went to their Profile page to check them out to see if I wanted to be their Friend or not, another page auto-loaded on top of their Profile Page, with a Link on it that said Download Myspace Adult Viewer I assumed this was because this particular Girl had Nude Pics of herself or something and this was the way that Myspace regulated adult viewers. WRONG!
I Clicked on the Link and Downloaded the Program which I THOUGHT was some kind of Myspace Adult media player, and after it installed, I realized I just made a terrible mistake. The link I had Clicked on that said Download Myspace Adult Viewer downloaded a Virus into my Computer, which immediately took over my Internet Explorer. I wasnt even USING internet Explorer for the Internet I use Firefox, so I thought I was safe, but I forgot that Internet Explorer still exists on your Computer as long as you are using Windows. Regardless of what Browser is your default browser, the Virus will take over Internet Explorer and begin to Launch Internet Explorer and use the Back Door Channels in Internet Explorer to stream you Endless amounts of Pop up ads.
Then it wants you to BUY a particular Software Program called Virus Burster to fix the problem. This leads me to believe that the people at Virus Burster CREATED the Virus (which Mcafee could not clean) just to Force you to buy their Program. And if you buy their Program, then they have all of your Credit Card Information, and judging from the way they marketed their product I dont think I want to trust them with my Credit Card Information.
On top of all of this, while you are Busy trying to fight off all the Pop Ups and make sense of what is happening to your Computer, the Hackers have complete access to your Computer through the Back door in Internet Explorer, allowing them to collect information such as Passwords from your Cookies Folder, or Addresses and Phone Numbers from Software Registration Forms stored on your Computer, all of which they can use to either Hack your Sites and Spread their Virus by Posting their Virus on YOUR Myspace Profile, and or, hacking other Sites you have passwords stored for in your Cookies Folder, or Using your Personal Information from Software Registration forms to engage in Identity Theft.
I tried cleaning the Virus by using Mcafee. Mcafee at first detected the Virus, then said it Cleaned it, but the Virus Self Replicates, and then Mcafee doesnt try to clean it anymore. It just forgets about it, or the Virus contains something in it to disable Mcafee. I Tried using Ad-Aware Scanner to remove pieces of the Virus, it Cleaned parts of it also, yet, the Virus still functioned. Then I went through every single File associated with the Virus in my Registry and tried to Manually Clean it, but even with the related files were deleted from my Registry the Virus Still functioned.
I unchecked all my windows Services to Block the Hackers from Remote Access to my Computer, but the Virus still functioned even though it could not access the Internet. I tried unchecking all the things in my Start up using msconfig one by one to determine what was infected. It appears that the file ctfmon.exe was related in someway to the Virus, and that is how the Virus was unable to be deleted or removed. I am not a Software programmer, so I can get that specific, I can only tell you the behavior of the Virus and by process of elimination which files I found were associated with the Virus. I can tell you that the Majority of the Files were hidden, so I could not even FIND them on my Computer. But the Virus still functioned so I know it was there. It seems to infect any Toolbars that you have such as Yahoo or Google, to access your Computer.
The Companies Involved with this Virus either by paying these people to Create it, or paying them for Advertising in USE with the Virus are:
Virus Burster.com
Mmedia Codecs
I Received the Virus from Myspace, and the Following Display Names on Myspace were also found to contain the Virus:
If you know about Viruses or if you are involved in helping Protect people from Viruses, please address this Problem. I would really like to see these people arrested for the aggravation they cause others.
The only way I was able to Clean the Virus was to Delete the Partition, Format my Hard Drive and Completely re-install everything. I want to see these people arrested.
Thank you,
Mark Evans
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- Not a virus
- The problem with trojans is that they can sneak right past your defenses. That's what happened with you. You were tricked into running a trojan pretending to be a media player.
When it comes to myspace and any other spyware infested systems, I run under linux. Since such spyware/malware only runs under windows, running under linux prevents them from running in the first place.
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- I don't think so
- I don't think so. This is something that ANOTHER person on another forum also said, and he turned out to be lying.
I think that you are as well. There have been NO reported problems with IE7 being rolled back to IE6. None whatsoever. Perhaps the reason that your system did this, if you are telling the truth, is because you are running a autorun key monitor that kept IE7 Final from autoruning on the next boot in order to install IE7.
IE7 Betas and RC need to be removed before IE7 Final can be installed, that is why when you are installing it, if you have one of those installed it tells you "Please Restart because an earlier version of IE7 has been removed".
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- IE7 breaks MS Access
- Windows XP SP2 desktop
MS Access 2003
Default Open Mode is Shared
Default Record Locking is Edited Record
Database resides on NetWare 6.5 file server
Double click shared database file or access via an icon pointing to said file, database opens as expected, multiple users can edit records.
Install IE7:
Double click shared database file or access via an icon pointing to said file, MS Access will not start. ONLY way to open shared database is to first open MS Access via Start Menu then navigate to directory where shared database resides to open file. MS Access and database work as expected after opening in this manner. This holds true for all users except the first user to open the database file and create the .ldb file. All subsequent users experience the problem.
Uninstall IE7:
MS Access and database can again be opened via double click on file or icon pointing to file and multiple users can edit records.
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- overall fine
- I like IE7 overall but am having 1 small issue with it. When I open a new page from the start button and clicking on IE, it opens small but responds to F11 to go full page and the stuff at the top and bottom of the page goes away. However, when I open a new page by clicking on a link, it open small, doesn't respond to F11 and the top and bottom stuff stays put, which is problematic given my smallish laptop screen and the fact that I can't reconfigure the toolbar to get rid of any of it. Anyone else having this?
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- IE7 blocks Outlook Express
- I have installed IE7 three times and each time Outlook Express is damaged. Anybody else have this problem? IE6 is fine. (Win XP Pro SP2 updated)
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Given how last season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey ended with every cast member angry at stripper hunter Teresa Giudice, we were shocked to find out that one of Tre's co-stars is already interacting with her again — and it's not one of her family members!
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Archaeology: Classical and Near Eastern at Bryn Mawr College: 2007-2008
The curriculum of the department focuses on the cultures of the Mediterranean regions and the Near East in antiquity. Courses treat aspects of society and material culture of these civilizations as well as issues of theory, method and interpretation.
Assistant Professor Mehmet Ali Ataç (on leave 2007-08)
Professor A. A. Donohue
Associate Professor and Major Advisor Peter Magee
Visiting Associate Professor Pamela A. Webb
Professor James C. Wright, Chair
Major Requirements
The major requires a minimum of 10 courses. Core requirements are two 100-level courses distributed between the ancient Near East and Egypt and ancient Greece and Rome and two semesters of the senior conference. Additional requirements are determined in consultation with the major adviser. Additional coursework in subjects related to archaeology may be accepted for major credit; such courses are offered in the Departments of Anthropology, Geology, Growth and Structure of Cities, History of Art and Greek, Latin and Classical Studies.
Each student's course of study to meet major requirements will be determined in consultation with the undergraduate major adviser in the spring semester of the sophomore year. Students considering majoring in the department are encouraged to take the introductory courses early in their undergraduate career and should also seek advice from departmental faculty. Students who are interested in interdisciplinary concentrations or in study abroad during the junior year are strongly advised to seek assistance in planning their major early in their sophomore year.
Concentration in Geoarchaeology
The Departments of Anthropology, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, and Geology offer a concentration in Geoarchaeology for existing majors in these departments. Please consult with Professor Magee regarding this program.
Requirements for the Concentration:
- Two 100-level units from Anthropology, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology or Geology, of which one must be from the department outside the student's major.
- ANTH/ARCH/GEOL 270: Geoarchaeology (Magee, Barber).
- BIOL/ARCH/GEOL 328: Geospatial Data Analysis and GIS (staff).
- Two elective courses, to be chosen in consultation with the major adviser, from among current offerings in Anthropology, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology and Geology. One of these two courses must be from outside the student's major. Suggested courses include but are not limited to ANTH 203 (Human Ecology), ANTH 220 (Methods and Theory), ANTH 225 (Paleolithic Archaeology), ANTH 240 (Traditional Technologies), ARCH 308 (Ceramic Analysis), ARCH 332 (Field Techniques), GEOL 202 (Mineralogy), GEOL 205 (Sedimentology), GEOL 310 (Geophysics), and GEOL 312 (Quaternary Climates).
Requirements for Honors
Honors are granted on the basis of academic performance as demonstrated by a cumulative average of 3.5 or better in the major.
Independent Research
Majors who wish to undertake independent research, especially for researching and writing a lengthy paper, should arrange with a professor who is willing to advise them, and consult with the major advisor. Such research normally would be conducted by seniors as a unit of independent study.
Minor Requirements
The minor requires six courses. Core requirements are two 100-level courses distributed between the ancient Near East and Egypt and ancient Greece and Rome in addition to four other courses selected in consultation with the major advisor.
Majors who contemplate graduate study in classical fields should incorporate Greek and Latin into their programs. Those who plan graduate work in Near Eastern or Egyptian may take appropriate ancient languages at the University of Pennsylvania, such as Middle Egyptian, Akkadian and Sumerian. Any student considering graduate study in archaeology should study French and German.
The department strongly encourages students to gain fieldwork experience and assists them in getting positions on field projects in North America and overseas. The department is undertaking several field projects in which undergraduates may be invited to participate.
Professor Peter Magee conducts a for-credit field school at Muweilah, al-Hamriya and Tell Abraq in the United Arab Emirates. Undergraduate and graduate students in archaeology participate in this project, which usually takes place during the winter break.
Professor James Wright directs the Nemea Valley Archaeological Project in Greece. Currently a collaboration with Professor R. Angus Smith (Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College, 2002) of Brock University in Canada and under the auspices of the Canadian Institute in Greece, the project is focused on excavating a Mycenaean chamber tomb cemetery in the valley during the summers of 2006-08. Undergraduate and graduate students in archaeology participate in this project, which focuses on excavation techniques, skeletal analysis and museum studies.
The department is collaborating with Professor Aslı Özyar (Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College, 1991) of Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, in the Tarsus Regional Project, Turkey, sponsored by Boğaziçi University. This is a long-term investigation of the mound at Gözlü Küle at Tarsus, in Cilicia, which was first excavated by Hetty Goldman, A.B. 1903. Both undergraduate and graduate students in archaeology participate in this project.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is encouraged if the program is approved by the department. Major credit for courses taken is given on a case-by-case basis after review of the syllabus, work submitted for a grade, and a transcript. Normally credit will not be given for more than one course and not for courses that are ordinarily offered by the department.
- ARCH B104 Archaeology of Agricultural and Urban Revolutions From Egypt to India (Cross-listed as CITY B104)
This course examines the archaeology of the two most fundamental changes that have occurred in human society in the last 12,000 years, agriculture and urbanism, and we explore these in Egypt and the Near East as far as India. We also explore those societies that did not experience these changes.
- ARCH B110 The World Through Classical Eyes (Cross-listed as CSTS B110)
A survey of the ways in which the ancient Greeks and Romans perceived and constructed their physical and social world. The evidence of ancient texts and monuments will form the basis for exploring such subjects as cosmology, geography, travel and commerce, ancient ethnography and anthropology, the idea of natural and artificial wonders, and the self-definition of the classical cultures in the context of the oikoumene, the "inhabited world."
- ARCH B115 Classical Art (Cross-listed as CITY B115, CSTS B115 and HART B115)
An introduction to the visual arts of ancient Greece and Rome from the Bronze Age through Late Imperial times (circa 3,000 B.C.E. to 300 C.E.). Major categories of artistic production are examined in historical and social context, including interactions with neighboring areas and cultures; methodological and interpretive issues are highlighted.
- ARCH B201 Preclassical Greek Art and Archaeology
The art and archaeology of Greece and its Mediterranean neighbors between the end of the Bronze Age and the Persian invasion (circa 1100 to 480 B.C.E.), the period which saw the rise of the city-state, the introduction of democracy and the spread of Greek civilization by colonization and trade. The architecture, painting, sculpture and minor arts will be studied with attention to their historical and cultural contexts. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B203 Ancient Greek Cities and Sanctuaries (Cross-listed as CITY B203)
A study of the development of the Greek city-states and sanctuaries. Archaeological evidence is surveyed in its historic context. The political formation of the city-state and the role of religion is presented, and the political, economic and religious institutions of the city-states are explored in their urban settings. The city-state is considered as a particular political economy of the Mediterranean and in comparison to the utility of the concept of city-state in other cultures.
- ARCH B205 Greek Sculpture (Cross-listed as HART B204
One of the best-preserved categories of evidence for ancient Greek culture is sculpture. The Greeks devoted immense resources to producing sculpture that encompassed many materials and forms and served a variety of important social functions. This course examines sculptural production in Greece and neighboring lands from the Bronze Age through the fourth century B.C.E. with special attention to style, iconography and historical and social context.) Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B209 Aegean Archaeology
The prehistoric cultures of the Aegean area concentrating on Minoan Crete, Troy, the Aegean Islands and Mycenaean Greece. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B220 Araby the Blest: The Archaeology of the Arabian Peninsula from 3000 to 300 B.C.E.
A survey of the archaeology and history of the Arabian peninsula focusing on urban forms, transport and cultures in the Arabian peninsula and Gulf and their interactions with the world from the rise of states in Mesopotamia down to the time of Alexander the Great.
- ARCH B222 Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great achieved heroic status in his own time. This provided a basis for the Alexander mythologythat endures to today in the popular media. This course uses archaeological and historical evidence through the centuries to reconstruct the life and afterlife of the figure of Alexander. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B228 The Archaeology of Iran: From the Neolithic to Alexander the Great
Examines the Archaeology of Iran and its eastern neighbors from circa 8000 B.C.E. to the coming of Alexander at the end of the 4th century B.C.E. Focus on the emergence of agriculture and urbanism and the appearance of the Achaemenid Empire, examined in the light of contacts with states in Mesopotamia and South Asia and the abilities of the ancient inhabitants of Iran to exploit their environment. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B230 Archaeology and History of Ancient Egypt
The cultural, social and political development of Egypt from the beginning of settled communities in the Nile Valley to the end of the New Kingdom (circa 5000 to 1100 B.C.E.), in both the African and the wider Near Eastern contexts. Emphasizes archaeological remains, but also makes use of documentary evidence. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B240 Archaeology and History of Ancient Mesopotamia
A survey of the material culture of ancient Mesopotamia, modern Iraq, from the earliest phases of state formation (circa 3500 B.C.E.) through the Achaemenid Persian occupation of the Near East (circa 331 B.C.E.). Emphasis will be on art, artifacts, monuments, religion, kingship and the cuneiform tradition. The survival of the cultural legacy of Mesopotamia into later ancient and Islamic traditions will also be addressed. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B244 Great Empires of the Ancient Near East
(Cross-listed as CITY B244, HIST B244 and POLS B244)
A survey of the history, material culture, political and religious ideologies of, and interactions among the five great empires of the ancient Near East of the second and first millennia B.C.E.: New Kingdom Egypt, the Hittite Empire in Anatolia, the Assyrian and Babylonian Empires in Mesopotamia, and the Persian Empire in Iran. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B252 Pompeii(Cross-listed as CITY B259)
Introduces students to a nearly intact archaeological site whose destruction by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. was recorded by contemporaries. The discovery of Pompeii in the mid-1700's had an enormous impact on 18th and 19th century views of the Roman past as well as styles and preferences of the modern era. Informs students in classical antiquity, urban life, city structure, residential architecture; home decoration and furnishing, wall painting, minor arts and craft and mercantile activities within a Roman city.
- ARCH B255 Sport and Spectacle in Ancient Greece and Rome (Cross-listed as CITY B260, CSTS B255 and HIST B285)
R.Scott, J.Wright
Sport and spectacle in ancient Greece and Rome and how they compare to the institutions of education and sport in modern society. Topics are the Olympic games and other sanctuaries with athletic competitions, the built structures for athletics (stadium, gymnasium, baths, amphitheaters, circuses, and hippodrome) and spectacles, such as gladiatorial combat.
- ARCH B263 Roman Archaeology
The art and architecture of Rome from the Republic through the Empire in Europe, North Africa and the Near East. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B268 Greek and Roman Architecture (Cross-listed as CITY B268 and HART B268)
The course will introduce the structure of Greek and Roman cities and sanctuaries, the variety of building types and monuments found within them, and how local populations used and lived in the architectural environment of the classical world.
- ARCH B270 Geoarchaeology (Cross-listed as ANTH B270 and GEOL B270)
D.Barber, P.Magee
Societies in the past depended on our human ancestors' ability to interact with their environment. Geoarchaeology analyzes these interactions by combining archaeological and geological techniques to document human behavior while also reconstructing the past environment. Course meets twice weekly for lecture, discussion of readings and hands on exercises. Prerequisite: One course in anthropology, archaeology or geology.
- ARCH B303 Classical Bodies (Cross-listed as HART B305)
An examination of the conceptions of the human body evidenced in Greek and Roman art and literature, with emphasis on issues that have persisted in the Western tradition. Topics include the fashioning of concepts of male and female standards of beauty and their implications; conventions of visual representation; the nude; clothing and its symbolism; the athletic ideal; physiognomy; medical theory and practice; the visible expression of character and emotions; and the formulation of the "classical ideal" in antiquity and later times. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B305 Ancient Athens: Monuments and Art (Cross-listed as CITY B305)
Detailed analysis of the monuments, archaeology and art of ancient Athens — the home of such persons as Pericles, Plato and Sophocles. The course considers the art and monuments of ancient Athens against the historical background of the city, and is a case study in understanding the role of archaeology in reconstructing the life and culture of the Athenians. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B308 Ceramic Analysis
Pottery is a fundamental means of establishing the relative chronology of archaeological sites and of understanding past human behavior. Included are theories, methods and techniques of pottery description, analysis and interpretation. Topics include typology, seriation, ceramic characterization, production, function, exchange and the use of computers in pottery analysis. Laboratory work on pottery in the department collections. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- ARCH B321 The Archaeology of Magna Graecia
Sicily and southern Italy, lying at the center of the Mediterranean, were visited, invaded and colonized by various cultures from the Bronze Age through the Roman Imperial period. The course will examine the native cultures, Mycenaean remains, Phoenician settlements, Greek colonizations and cities and the Roman conquest. Prerequisite: ARCH 102 or equivalent. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B322 The Archaeology of the Roman Empire
An examination of the growth of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire at its height, from its acquisitions of the Hellenistic kingdoms (second and first centuries, B.C.E.) to its domination of Europe, North Africa and the Near East. Prerequisite: ARCH B102.
- ARCH B327 Spatial Analysis in Archaelogy
The spatial dimensions of social phenomena are critical issues in archaeological theory and method. Sophisticated approaches to document the spatial contexts of past human activities in recognition that space is a social product and that structures, settlements, landscapes and regions are inhabited, organized and perceived by societies and individuals in a multitude of ways. This course will introduce students to current methods for the qualitative analysis of ancient spaces and the qualitative analysis of the spatial attributes of archaeological data. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B328 Analysis of Geospatial Data Using GIS
(Cross-listed as BIOL B328, CITY B328 and GEOL B328)
- ARCH B330 Archaeological Theory and Method
An historical introduction to archaeological theory and methods. Topics: archaeology's origins in the Renaissance; the formation of archaeology and geology and social scientific approaches to the human past; competing philosophies of knowledge, phenomenology and post-modern constructions of knowledge. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B333 Ancient Greek Technology
Examines the technology of ancient Greek civilization from prehistoric to Hellenistic times (6000-31 B.C.E.) to enhance appreciation of ancient material culture. Course structure based on accessibility of primary materials: wood, textile, stone, clay and metal. An interdisciplinary approach to the culturally specific and innovative application of technology by craftspeople to meet their needs. Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B359 Topics in Classical Art and Archaeology (Cross-listed as CSTS B359)
A research-oriented course taught in seminar format, treating issues of current interest in Greek and Roman art and archaeology. Prerequisites: 200-level coursework in some aspect of classical or related cultures, archeology or art history.
- ARCH B369 Topics in Medieval History (Cross-listed as CSTS B369 and HIST B369)
Not offered in 2007-08.
- ARCH B398, B399 Senior Conference
P.Webb, J.Wright
A weekly seminar on common topics with assigned readings and oral and written reports.
- ARCH B403 Supervised Work


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Best Children's Book of the Last Ten Years
publication date: Feb 3, 2012
From a young James Bond to a reluctant teenage superspy, an infamous boy wizard and an underage First World War soldier, miniature action heroes abound in the shortlist which features the bestselling children's fiction books published in the last ten years, with only one book per author included.
The ten books competing for the accolade (in title order) are:
The shortlist for the vote is made up of the ten bestselling (by volume) fiction books of the last ten years for five to 11 year olds with a first publication date between January 2002 and December 2011. Only the top-selling book per individual, named author is included.
The shortlist will feature on Blue Peter's website for three weeks, during which time children under the age of 16 can log on with their BBC iD and vote for their favourite. The vote will close at 4pm on Thursday 23 February.
The winning book will be announced on Blue Peter on 1 March (5.45pm, CBBC), alongside the winner of the annual Blue Peter Book of the Year Award on a special show dedicated to books to tie-in with World Book Day. Blue Peter will invite the winning author to collect a 'Best Children's Book of the Last Ten Years' trophy on the show.
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Fred's past corporate interests include the President of Liberty Fish Co. .
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Mutt Lynche's, also known as Orange County's #1 Dive bar, is AWESOME!
If you're looking for a casual night out on the town, Mutt Lynche's is a great choice! Located on the Newport Beach Peninsula, Mutt's is the perfect spot to hang with friends and throw back a few Schooners (very large drinks), wine or bubbles! You can find open window seating overlooking the beach to enjoy the breeze, people watch, and relax to Newport's amazing sunsets. There are several flat screens to check out your favorite sporting event (which can be a bit crazy at times, a good crazy) and pool tables. Prices are very reasonable and they have a great selection of beer on tap!
The best part about this place is you can get paid to drink, seriously! Sign-up up on mogl.com and every time you spend money at Mutts, you get 10% back! You can earn cash back when you visit other participating restaurants and they donate meals for every $20 spent!
At Mutts you won't find anything but a casual environment with a laid back crowd, looking to have a good time!


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Right then, a micromouse schematic. A word of warning – this schematic is for me and not for you. That means its not pretty, values are missing and circuit notes are missing.
So important parts to mention are that the Bluetooth module was from sparkfun.com and is not currently available (although there are many similar alternatives, and the schematic / pcb footprints are avaliable from opencircuits.com). The crystal value is set to some random value (around 4.2Mhz), it allows me to run at a really random clock speed (73Mhz after PLL), but gets me perfect for 921600 baud uart – which how fast I run the bluetooth module. I run both PIC's at that speed so the intercon can be easily set up to the same speed – any arbitary setting value will work. By the way I the net I named as spi on the schematic nets are just 'interconnects' as they are on the retargetable pins.
Here is the pdf, you might want to use the rotate functions – or adopt a weird pose…
Public Release Jan 2011 – Micromouse Schematic
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"I've got nothin' but good, honest product."
–Jeb Murphy, advertising his merchandise
Jeb Murphy is a minor character featured in Red Dead Redemption.
Nothing is known of Jeb's background. His brother, Hamilton Murphy, is buried at the Coot's Chapel graveyard.
Red Dead RedemptionEdit
He is the Gunsmith in Armadillo so the player will come in to contact with him when they visit the shop. He sells ammunition and guns. The player can also sell hides, skins, furs, and other provisions to him. His shop is located in the middle of town 2 buildings down from the doctors office.
- "Greetins!"
- — Jeb Murphy
- "Whew, you need a bath sir!"
- — Jeb Murphy comments on Marston
- "Ain't there enough space here?"
- — Jeb Murphy when bumped into Marston
- "This was always comin'."
- — Jeb Murphy during a gunfight
- "I'ma just tryin to make a dollar in this town."
- — Jeb Murphy during a gunfight
- "Good day to ya."
- — Jeb Murphy, when threatened
- "I hear that Leigh Johnson pisses in a squat, if ya' catch my meanin'."
- — Jeb Murphy gossiping about Marshal Leigh Johnson
- Dewey Greenwood regularly comments on Jeb. He often remarks that "there is something odd about that Jeb Murphy".
- Whilst inside or around the gun shop, the player may hear some citizens mention that Jeb recently lost his son.
- Jeb often comments on Marshal Leigh Johnson and accuses him of various wrongdoings.
- He appears to be very enthusiastic torwards his customers, even when buying pelts.
- Jeb Murphy is voiced by Anthony Cumia from the Opie and Anthony show, and many aspects of Jeb's character are similar to Anthony's, including his love of guns and the second amendment.
- Sometimes when entering the store, he will not be there. He can be found out the back door, smoking. He will then move to the desk to serve the player.
- If the player attacks Jeb with his fists and pulls a gun out before he runs away, Jeb will pull out a repeater and start firing, causing him to be shot by the law as long as the player doesn't shoot him. However, he can take a large amount of damage from non-player characters (or NPCs) before he dies. He shares this trait with Herbert Moon, Alejandro Duarte, and E.H. Kretzschmar.
- Jeb can be found during his break smoking or urinating behind Armadillo's General Store.
- In the back of the store the player can sometimes find Jeb building/fixing a revolver.
- Jeb shares a character head with Roy Twaddle, Grady Underwood, Coke Buckley, Tobias Finkelstein, Gus McCallum and Virgil Scoggins.
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Niels Skakkebaek's hypothesis that rising levels of oestrogen-like compounds in our environment suppress sperm counts should not be expected to account for all the observations (This Week, 11 May, p 10). If Skakkebaek is right that sperm counts are going down, selenium deficiency could be another important factor, and may help account for the geographical distribution and time variability. It's well known that selenium deficiency impairs spermatogenesis and reduces sperm viability.
Selenium soil levels are low in Britain and much of northern Europe. Consequently, the levels in our bread, milk and meat are inadequate. Our selenium intake fell from 60 micrograms per day in the late 1970s to 36 micrograms a day in one study in 1994, reflecting a switch in our source of flour from Canadian selenium-rich wheat to low-selenium homegrown or European wheat.
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In which method we learn namaz
Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters,
As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you)
One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:
ass salam alikum wa rahemat ullahe barkadhu ,
my question is . how we learn namaz
in which method we learn namaz
(There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.)
Method of prayer
In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzab verse 21:
There is indeed the best example for you to follow in the Messenger of Allah, for every such person looks forward to Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah much.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 1.604 Narrated by Malik
The Prophet (saws) said: "Pray as you have seen me pray."
Dear and beloved brother in Islam, the act of prayer is one rite of worship which the Messenger of Allah (saws) performed tens of thousands of times in public and in congregation, and he (saws) commanded the believers to pray as they have seen him (saws) offering his prayers. Thus there is absolutely no difference of opinion in any of the schools of thought regarding the basics or obligatory acts of the rites of prayers in Islam as offered by the Messenger of Allah (saws).
Given below is a short and concise description of the prayers as prayed by the Messenger of Allah (saws):
To make intention in your heart regarding the prayer you are about to make. Then raise your hands to your ears and say "Allah o Akbar" meaning Allah is the Greatest, signaling the start of Prayer.
2. QIYAM or Standing
Pray the Surah Al Fateha and any other aayahs from the Quran. (minimum 3 aayahs)
3. RUKU or bowing
The Prophet (saws) used to say: "Subhan Allah il Adheem" meaning Glory be to Allah, the Most Great 3 times or more (but preferably in odd number formations, 3,5,7,9….)
The Prophet (saws) used to say: "Sameh Allah ho Leman Hameda" meaning Allah listen to the one who is grateful (for the bounties received by Allah).
In reply the noble companions in the congregation used to say: "Rabbana lakal hamd" meaning O our Lord, we are grateful to you.
The Prophet (saws) used to pray: "Subhana Rabb eil A'ala" meaning Glory be to Allah, the Most High. (3 times or more in odd number formation 3,5,7,9…)
(This can be used to invoke any prayer to Allah.)
At times the Prophet (saws) used to make this supplication: 'Allah hum mag firli wale waale dayya, wal lil mu'minina, wal mu'minate, wal muslemeena, wal muslemaate, hayy min hum wala hum amwaat.'
O Allah, forgive me, my parents, the true believing men, the true believing women, the believing men, the believing women, whether alive from amongst them, or those that have died. (We beg You to forgive them all)
At tahiya tu lillahe was salawaato, wat tayyebato lillahe.
Every kind of salutes, all kinds of prayers, and all kinds of good and pure words and things, are for Allah Alone.
As Salaam alieka ya ayyo han nabi o, wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
(Allah told the Prophet(saws) these words on the Night of Mairaaj in His audience): May Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon you, O Prophet (saws)
As Salaam o alayna wa a'la ibaa dallah hiss saleheen.
(The Prophet(saws) replied, as Allah Himself is the source of All Peace, and the Prophet (saws) could not possibly send Peace upon Allah): May Peace be upon me (saws), and the good, obedient or pious slaves of Allah.
Ash hado ann laa ilaha illallah, wahdahu, laa sharika lahuu,
(The Prophet(saws) said to Allah in audience): I bear witness that there is no god, except Allah, Alone, He has no partners.
Wa ash hado anna Mohamed dan abdullahi wa Rasul Allah.
(And Allah replied): And I bear witness that (you, O) Mohamed, are the slave and Messenger of Allah
Allah humma salle a'la Mohamed din wa aa'le
May Allah's blessings be upon Mohamed (saws), and his ummah (or family or both), just like the blessing of Allah on Ibrahim and his ummah (or family or both)
Innaka Hameed un Majeed
For You are the All-Praiseworthy, the Glorious One.
Allah humma barik a'la Mohamed din wa aa'le
May Allah's baraka be upon Mohamed (saws) and his ummah (or family or both) just like the baraka of Allah on Ibrahim and his ummah (or family or both)
Innaka Hameed un Majeed.
For You are the All-Praiseworthy, the Glorious One.
(Any Invocation to Allah)
Allah hum mag firli wale waaledayya war hum
O Allah, forgive me, and my parents, and have mercy upon them both, just as they had mercy on me when I was an infant.
8. TASLEEM to signal the end of prayer.
After completion of the 'tashahud', the Prophet (saws) would end his prayer by first turning his face towards his right and then left by saying: 'As Salaam-o-alaykum wa Rahmatullah' meaning 'May Peace be upon you and the Mercy of Allah'.
The above is a short and concise description of the prayers as prayed by the Messenger of Allah (saws). If you have any further questions or need any clarifications whatsoever, you could ask any good scholar or the Imam of your local mosque, or alternatively you could write to us and we will try to answer them to the best of our abilities in light of the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (saws), Insha Allah.
Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah's Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.
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News of Riverton, Lander and Fremont County, Wyoming, from the Ranger's award winning journalists.
Door-to-door peddlers in city ought be licensed by the police
Oct 23, 2013 - Meredith Erman, Riverton
Here is my opinion on sales people who go door to door trying to sell things: Don't permit it to be done at all. If it must be allowed, then make them get licenses and check in with the police department before they start.
I do not want these people coming to my property, knocking on my door, and disturbing my time at home. It is worse than the telemarketers, because I can just hang up on them without having a big argument and meeting the person physically. I just would rather not have to go through it in my own home.
I have a sign outside my door that says "If you don't know me personally, then don't knock on this door." Do you think that stops them? It does not.
They should have to get a license from the police, not a desk jockey at some other city office, and they should have to show their permit for the day to everyone they peddle to.


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Pandora Vanderpump's Wedding Dress: Hot or Not?
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Lisa Vanderpump put on a royal wedding for her daughter Pandora and son-in-law Jason Sabo in Season 2, Episode 20. Planner Kevin Lee was in charge of the flowers, air-conditioned tents, and tiered cake, but Pandora's wedding dress was all up to her. She chose a gown designed by Ian Stuart but wanted to add some touches, such as more diamonds and hand-sewn roses. The dress cost $6,000, and Pandora looked gorgeous, but some viewers found the ensemble tacky.


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"Ghettos & Gardens" is a moody deep bass that holds and releases the heart, while utterly sweet melodies carry along a consistent feeling of powerful positivity. It's a perfectly balanced, yin and yang, sweet and sour, light and dark sort of pairing that Justin seems to have mastered.
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New York: E.P. Dutton, 1885 Illustrated, corners bumped, has the Rockwell and Churchill press notation on the copyright page. The drawings were engraved under the supervision of George T. Andrew, by Garrett, Merrill, Copeland, Shepherd, Tucker and Schell.. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Asthma and Children
Asthma and children:
Approximately 6.8 million children have been diagnosed with asthma according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Asthma is one of the most common, serious, chronic diseases among children, accounting for 13 million absences from school each year. Some other statistics about childhood asthma include:
- Asthma is the third-ranking cause of childhood hospitalizations under the age of 15.
- Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children.
Symptom differences between childhood and adult asthma:
Although childhood asthma symptoms are the same as adult asthma symptoms, they may not be as noticeable and easy to detect. Wheezing, often a positive indicator of asthma, may not be as noticeable in a child with asthma as in an adult. However, most children who have asthma will cough - a common characteristic of asthma, regardless of age. If your child coughs after running or crying, or during the night, consult a physician for a diagnosis. Your child may have "hidden" (undiagnosed) asthma. Other childhood asthma symptoms may include the following:
- Frequent coughing or respiratory infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitis, may indicate undiagnosed asthma.
- Infants with asthma may have a rattly cough, rapid breathing, and many respiratory infections.
- Chest tightness and shortness of breath, which may lead to severe anxiety, may be a symptom of childhood asthma.
- Unexplained irritability, which may be attributed to the discomfort of the chest tightness, can be a sign of asthma.
The symptoms of childhood asthma may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
What causes childhood asthma?
Childhood asthma is caused by the child's genetic predisposition and allergies. The majority of children with asthma have allergies. Even exposure to low-grade allergens (those that do not cause significant allergic reactions) may increase the severity of a child's asthma. In addition, allergies may play a role in undiagnosed asthma cases.
The basic cause of the lung abnormality in asthma is not yet known, although healthcare professionals have established that it is a special type of inflammation of the airway that leads to the following:
- contraction of airway muscles
- mucus production
- swelling in the airways
It is important to know that asthma is not caused by emotional factors - as commonly believed years ago. Emotional anxiety and nervous stress can cause fatigue, which may affect the immune system and increase asthma symptoms, or aggravate an attack. However, these reactions are considered to be more of an effect than a cause.
What are the different levels of asthma?
As determined by the National Institutes of Health, the following is a guideline used by physicians to help determine the extent of asthma in your child. It is classified as "steps," because each child may step up or step down to different levels at any time.
The steps are as follows:
- Step 1 or mild intermittent asthma
This group of children has symptoms less than two times a week, do not have problems in between flare-ups, and only have short flare-ups from a few hours to a few days. Nighttime symptoms occur less than two times a month.
- Step 2 or mild persistent
This group of children has symptoms more than two times a week, but no more than one time per day, and may have activity levels affected by the flare-ups. Nighttime symptoms occur greater than two times a month.
- Step 3 or moderate persistent
This group of children have symptoms every day, use their rescue medication every day, may have activity levels affected by the flare-ups, and have exacerbations greater than or equal to two times a week. Nighttime symptoms occur greater than one time a week.
- Step 4 or severe persistent
This group of children has symptoms constantly, have a decrease in their physical activity, and have frequent flare-ups. Nighttime symptoms occur frequently also.
If my child has asthma, can he/she participate in sports?
Exercise, such as running, may trigger an asthma attack in the majority of children with asthma. However, with proper management of the child's asthma, a child with asthma can maintain full participation in most sports. Aerobic exercise actually improves airway function by strengthening breathing muscles. Some tips for exercising with asthma include the following:
- Have your child breathe through the nose and not the mouth to warm and humidify the air before it enters the airways.
- Take asthma medication before exercising, as recommended by your physician.
- Carry an inhaler, just in case of an asthma attack.
- Wear an allergy mask during pollen season.
- During cold weather, wear a scarf over the mouth and nose, so that the air breathed in is warm and easier to inhale.
What is "hidden" asthma?
Although more than 6.8 million US children have been diagnosed with asthma, according to the CDC, many others who have asthma go undiagnosed. Children with undiagnosed or "hidden" asthma have symptoms that go undetected. The symptoms may cause a certain degree of airway obstruction (such as wheezing or breathlessness) that can only be detected with pulmonary function testing. If your child experiences frequent respiratory illnesses and airway obstruction, be sure to ask your child's physician about pulmonary function testing to diagnose or rule out asthma.
How do I control my child's asthma?
Currently, there is no cure for asthma. However, like adult asthma, childhood asthma can often be controlled with prescription medications that may help to prevent or relieve symptoms, in addition to education regarding the proper management of asthma.
Persons with asthma can learn to identify and avoid the things that trigger an asthma attack, and educate themselves about medications and other asthma management strategies.
According to the most recent Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, published by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the four components of continually managing asthma include:
- Identify and minimize contact with asthma triggers.
- Understand and take medications as prescribed.
- Monitor asthma to recognize signs when it is getting more severe.
- Know what to do when asthma symptoms become severe.
Working with a healthcare professional is the best way to manage asthma. With the establishment of an asthma management plan, a person with asthma becomes more educated about medications and other preventive measures. The more information a person with asthma has, the better asthma can be controlled.
What medications are commonly used for children with asthma?
The use of medications in children is highly individualized based on the severity of the child's symptoms, the age of the child, and the ability of the child to take inhaled medications. The following are the most commonly used medications:
- bronchodilators
These medications are used to help open the narrowed lungs and may relieve coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty in breathing. These are usually considered "rescue medications" for acute attacks of asthma. Types of bronchodilators are beta-agonists, theophylline, and anticholinergics. These medications come inhaled, in pill form, liquid, or injectables.
The short-acting bronchodilators are used as needed as symptoms occur. Longer acting bronchodilators may be used for maintenance or on a daily basis to help control flare-ups from occurring.
- anti-inflammatory medications
These medications help to decrease the inflammation that is happening in the airways with asthma. These include two types of medications:
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
Cromolyn and nedocromil are two types of nonsteroidal medications that are usually inhaled by the child.
- corticosteroids
These medications can be given in a variety of ways. Some of them are inhaled, while others may be taken as a pill or liquid, or even injections. Talk with your physician about the best choice for your child.
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
- anti-leukotrienes
These are a relatively new type of medication being used to help control the symptoms of asthma. These medications help to decrease the narrowing of the lung and to decrease the chance of fluids in the lungs. These are usually given by mouth.
Do children outgrow childhood asthma?
How asthma will affect a child throughout his/her lifetime varies, depending on the child. Many infants and toddlers have an episode or two of wheezing during viral illnesses (cold, flu, etc.). However, the majority of these children do not go on to develop asthma later in life. For some children with persistent wheezing and asthma during childhood, the condition improves during the teenage years. About half of the children who have asthma at a young age appear to "outgrow" it, although the asthma symptoms may reappear later in life. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, asthma cannot be cured, but can be controlled during life with proper and adequate diagnosis, education, and treatment.
Asthma and school:
Some children with asthma may need to take their medications during school hours. It is important that the child, family, physician, and school staff all work together toward meeting the child's asthma treatment goals. To ensure optimal asthma care for your child at school, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recommends the following:
- Meet with teachers, the school nurse, and other relevant school staff to inform them about your child's condition, special needs, and asthma management plan in case of an urgent or emergent situation.
- Educate school personnel on your child's asthma medications and how to assist during an asthma attack. It is also important to inform them to refrain from altering your child's asthma care management plan in an emergent situation unless approved by your child's physician.
- Ask school staff to treat your child "normally" when the asthma is under control.
- Before starting a physical education class, educate that teacher or coach on exercise-induced asthma.
- Check indoor air quality, allergens, and irritants in the school.
- Take steps to prevent asthma symptoms from starting that could hamper your child's energy level.
- Ensure your child's emotional well-being by reassuring him/her that asthma does not have to slow him/her down or make him/her different from the other children.
How can I minimize triggers in my child's environment?
Preventing allergy-induced asthma attacks by avoiding triggers that cause the allergy may be complicated. Allergens that cause an allergic reaction can by anywhere, depending on your child's specific allergy. Triggers of childhood asthma may include:
- inhaled irritants, such as secondhand smoke
- certain weather conditions, such as cold air
- physical expressions of emotion, such as crying, laughing, or yelling
Eliminating these allergens may include:
At home:
- Keep the house as clean and dust-free as possible.
- Cover your child's bed with a spread during the day, to minimize dust build-up in the bedding and pillows.
- Remove stuffed animals, books, ornate furniture, wool blankets, knickknacks, feather pillows, blinds, draperies, and other dust collectors from your child's room.
- Put plastic coverings on pillows and mattresses to avoid exposure to mold. Feather and foam rubber pillows should be avoided, and pillows should be replaced each year.
- Change out the water in humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and vaporizers daily to prevent mold build-up.
- Keep bathrooms clean and ventilated, and disinfect them with a fungicide once a week to prevent mold build-up.
- Keep the windows closed and use the air conditioning to avoid bringing outdoor air inside. Be sure to change the filters on the air conditioning and furnace often.
- Remove carpets, or use a tight-weave carpet.
- Avoid cats and dogs.
- Keep your child indoors for a couple of hours after the grass has been mowed.
- Avoid the outdoors during peak pollen season. During the day, try to avoid being outside during peak pollen hours. To find out when the peak pollen season and hours are, check your local newspaper or television news station for a daily report.
- Remove dead plants and dried flowers to avoid airborne debris.
However, with proper management of the asthma, such as avoiding triggers, taking prescribed medications, monitoring for warning signs, and knowing what to do during an asthma attack, a child with asthma can conduct a healthy and active lifestyle.
Adolescents and asthma:
Having asthma does not have to mean having less fun than other adolescents. However, if you are sensitive to certain allergens, such as cigarette smoke, perfumes, or after-shaves, be sure to tell your friends and dates in advance.
It is important to tell friends and dates what triggers the asthma, such as cigarette smoke or even perfumes or after-shaves, depending on your sensitivity. In addition, make sure to continue taking the asthma medication as prescribed. If you have exercise-induced asthma, you may need to take your preventive medicine before participating in any physical activities, such as dancing. Always consult your physician if you have questions about your asthma.
Giving your child control of asthma throughout the years:
It is very important to be honest with your child about his/her disease, the severity of the disease, and the use of medications. Always remember as your child grows, independence is an important goal for a child. They do no want to be different, yet they will need guidance and supervision on any restrictions they might have.
- toddlers
This age group relies completely on the parents. They understand little about the disease. The most important factor with this age group is to make medication time a fun one, while stressing the importance of taking the medications. Let them assist in any way possible.
- school age
This group has an increased ability to understand their disease and its impact. They should be taught about their medications, how to exercise restriction, and how to avoid their triggers. They should be allowed to play with peers and monitor their own symptoms.
- adolescents
Generally, teens resist having to take chronic medications, do not like having restrictions on their life, and do not want to be different. It is crucial to involve your teen in every aspect of the management of his/her asthma. They should help with goal setting and help decide which medications work best for them. Asthma "contracts" can be used to give the teen control, but allow for supervision from the parents.
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David Berkowitz, the New York serial killer known as "Son of Sam," was denied parole for a sixth time.
A New York prison parole board made the decision on Tuesday to deny Berkowitz, 58, who has spent 35 years behind bars. He will be eligible for another parole hearing in two years.
Berkowitz admitted to killing at least six people and injured others during a crime spree in 1976 and 1977 that terrorized New York City. He is serving a sentence of 25 years to life in the maximum security Sullivan Correctional Facility in New York State.
He has expressed remorse for the shootings and runs a prison ministry.
Berkowitz became a born-again Christian in 1987 and now calls himself "Son of Hope." On a videotape message last week to a prayer breakfast in Virginia, he said God can forgive anyone, according to the Virginian-Pilot.
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