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Dear Brothers/Sister i was talking to a Brother on msn one day and he asked me the question " What does the angel of death look like according to Islam?"
Brothers we shall be grateful if you could help us in answering this question.
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Posted 13 April 2007 - 02:57 AM (#1)
Posted 13 April 2007 - 03:19 AM (#2)
Salaam, Dear Brothers/Sister i was talking to a Brother on msn one day and he asked me the question " What does the angel of death look like according to Islam?"Brothers we shall be grateful if you could help us in answering this question.Jazakallah
Tell him, "Just wait for a while, you will see him for yourself".
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Posted 13 April 2007 - 05:10 AM (#3)
Are there any elaborations on this matter in any Hadiths?
'If you want to love you're going to die in the cause of love. So pick up someone to love who deserves to die for.' (Ibn Farid)
Posted 13 April 2007 - 10:53 AM (#4)
wel from what ive heard ryt if your a good person the angel of death will come with a noorani face but if your a bad person who has died with no iman (may allah give all the ummah the ability to die with imaan) then the angel of death will come as some one that you don't really want to see
Posted 13 April 2007 - 12:03 PM (#5)
I was going to make a thread about angel of death, so ill do a follow up question...
Many people die at the same time at different locations.i asked someone is there more than 1 angel taking peoples soul out?
Posted 13 April 2007 - 02:25 PM (#6)
Posted 13 April 2007 - 04:46 PM (#7)
Posted 13 April 2007 - 04:55 PM (#8) Guest_Yaseen Dziaee_*
In some narrations to make people understand the power of The Angel of Death, an example without comparison is given : it is said that its like if you place a bowl in front of you then you can see everything in it & then you can pick what you want from the bowl at any time, sometime you can pick one or two or three.......
& Allah Azza Wajjal & His Rasool know best
Posted 13 April 2007 - 05:40 PM (#9)
once hazrat Ibraheem (Alaihis salaam) asked the angel of death 'Are you able to show me the form you assume when takin the soul of an evildoer?'
'you would not be able to bear it' he replied 'but yes i could' he said. 'then turn away from me' the angelk of death commanded and he did so. then Ibraheem (Alaihis salaam) turned back around and there stood a black man with hair raised, evil - smelling and clohhed in black, from whose mouth and nstrils sparks and smoke issuing forth. At this Ibraheem (alaihis salaam) fainted, and when he regained his wits the angel of death was in his former appearance. ' o angel of death' he said 'Were the evil doers to confront nothing but your features after his death it would quite suffuce him!'
The obedient man however shall see him in the best and most beautiful of forms.
Posted 14 April 2007 - 04:48 AM (#10)
SalamI was going to make a thread about angel of death, so ill do a follow up question...Many people die at the same time at different locations.i asked someone is there more than 1 angel taking peoples soul out?
Wa Alaikum Assalaam,
Yes, there are various Angels of Death appointed under the Command of Sayyiduna Izrael.
Brother Aashiq-e-Rasool, Sayyiduna Ibraheem were shown the form that the Angel of Death adopts when about to suck the soul of an unbeliever. There were thousands of black hair on its body and from each pounced balls of fire and the soul will be pulled from the body of the unbeliever breaking its ribs and giving him intense pain.
Then, when he adopted the appearance with which he will suck the body of a believer, Sayyiduna Ibrahim said that the appearance which the Angel of Death had now acquired was beautiful and handsome and would make a crying one smile and happy. For a believer, the pulling of the soul will be similar to a pinch, Insha Allah!
Jazak Allah
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Posted 16 April 2007 - 09:41 AM (#11)
As-Salaamu alaikum wa rahmahtullahi wa barakatuhu
Hadhrat Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu) asked Hadhrat Ka'ab (Radiyallahu Anhu) to explain the condition of death. He replied: - "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! It is like a thorny branch which is inserted into a person in such a manner that it touches every part of the body and is thereafter, suddenly extracted. In this manner life is extracted."
Hadhrat Tameem Daari (Radiyallahu Anhu) says that Allah Ta'aala tells Malakul Maut: "Go to my certain friend and bring his soul. 1 have tested him in both happiness and sorrow. He has passed successfully as I desired. Bring him so that he may be relieved from the difficulties of this world.' Malakul Maut comes to him with five hundred angels. All of them come with the shrouds of Jannah. In their hands they hold a bouquet of sweet basil (rayhaan) which is made up of twenty different colours and in each colour there is a different fragrance. (Amongst the things they bring with them) is a white silken cloth from which the fragrance of musk emits. Malakul Maut sits at his head-side while the rest of the angels gather around him. They place their hands on all the parts of his body. The silken cloth is then placed under his chin and a door of Jannah is opened in front of his eyes. He is entertained and diverted by the many new fascinating things of Jannah like the household folk will divert a crying child's attention towards different things. At times the damsels of Jannah are brought forward, at times the fruit of Jannah and at times the excellent clothing. In short, different bounties of Jannah are brought forward. The damsels of Jannah jump with joy. Viewing this scene his soul in the body palpitates and throbs (like an animal would flutter to come out of a cage).
Malakul Maut tells him: "0 Blessed Soul! Come towards thornless lote trees, layers of bananas, spacious and wide shade and flowing waters." (These are some of the scenes towards which the Quraan indicates in Suratui Waqi'ah).
Amidst thornless lote-trees and layers of bananas and spreading shade.
[Aayaat 28,29 and 30]
Malakul Maut speaks to him in such a soft tone as a mother would speak to her child because he knows that this soul is a favourite of Allah Ta'aala. He approaches this soul very kindly so that Allah Ta'aala may become pleased with him. This soul comes out of the body so easily as hair is taken out of dough. When the soul is extracted all the angels greet it and extend to him the glad tidings of entry into Jannah. The Quraan has mentioned it in this manner: "Those whom the angels cause to die in the state of purity."
[Suratun Nahl, Aayah 32] And if he is amongst the favourite servants then it is mentioned with regard to him in Surah Waqi'ah: "Then, if he is amongst the Near Ones there shall be rest, satisfaction and a
[Aayaat 88,89 and 90] When the soul leaves, it addresses the body: "May Allah Ta'aala grant you the best of rewards. You were quick in obeying Allah Ta'aala. You avoided disobeying Allah Ta'aala. May this day be a blessed day for you. You have saved both yourself and myself from punishment". The body then addresses the soul in the very same manner at the time of separation. The portion (this then carries on to describe the conditions in the grave)
Now listen to the condition of the disobedient person. Allah Ta'aala instructs Malakul Maut: "Go to My enemy and bring his soul. I gave him everything in abundance. I showered My Bounties upon him from all four sides in the world and yet he was disobedient to me. Bring him so that I may punish him". Malakul Maut approaches him in a very frightening form. In this form he has twelve eyes. He holds a very thick and huge iron club made from the Fire of Jahannum which is with thorns. He has five hundred angels under his command. They bring a large blade of copper with them. They hold big and huge burning charcoals of Jahannum in their hands and whips of blazing fire. As soon as Malakul Maut approaches him he hits him with the thick and huge iron-club, the thorns of which penetrate into every vein and fibre of his. Then he pulls it out. The other angels begin to strike his face and hips with their whips causing him to become unconscious. Thereafter, they extract his soul from the toes of his feet and stop it in his heels and begin whipping him. Then they extract it from the heels and stop it in the knees. They extract the soul from here and stop it at various places in order to cause pain and difficulty to him for a longer period. They stop the soul in the stomach and from here they extract it until it reaches the chest. The angels then place the copper and the blazing charcoal of Jahannum under his chin. Thereafter, Malakul Maut says: "0 Accursed soul! come out and proceed to that Jahannum which has been described as follows:
"In such a fire, boiling water and a cloud of black smoke which will not be cooled nor will it give comfort (rather it will be very painful)."
[Surah Waaqi'ah]
Then when his soul is extracted from the body it says to the body: "May Allah Ta'aala punish you. You always hastened me in the disobedience of Allah Ta'aala and you were always slow in obeying Allah Ta'aala. You have destroyed both of us." The body speaks to the soul in the very same manner. The earth (this then carries on to describe the conditions in the grave)
my humble dua and salaam
i searched lands to my left and right,
i searched the truth, for i was sick of lies,
i sat down and cried, and found it deep deep inside...
Posted 16 April 2007 - 03:59 PM (#12)
I was going to make a thread about angel of death, so ill do a follow up question...
Many people die at the same time at different locations.i asked someone is there more than 1 angel taking peoples soul out?
An interesting point brother,
maybe off topic..........................
There is only 1 Angel of Death, the Angel of Death's ranking is below of the esteemed Angles such as Hazrat Izraeel , Hazrat Israfeel and Hazrat Mikaeel and the Archangel Hazrat Gibraeel
Many Deaths occur everyday and Allah knows best there are simultaneous deaths taking place every minute if not every second. If the Angel of Death can be present at many places at the same time................
Then what's to say the Habeeb of Allah, the Greatest Prophet of them all cannot be Haazir & Naazir.
''If words come out of the heart they will enter it,
but if they come from the tongue they will not pass beyond the ears''
Posted 17 April 2007 - 03:15 AM (#13)
An interesting point brother,maybe off topic..........................There is only 1 Angel of Death, the Angel of Death's ranking is below of the esteemed Angles such as Hazrat Izraeel , Hazrat Israfeel and Hazrat Mikaeel and the Archangel Hazrat Gibraeel Many Deaths occur everyday and Allah knows best there are simultaneous deaths taking place every minute if not every second. If the Angel of Death can be present at many places at the same time................Then what's to say the Habeeb of Allah, the Greatest Prophet of them all cannot be Haazir & Naazir.
This is really an interesting point and your analogy appears so correct.
But a point more to ponder brother, Angel of death was below in rank than rest of the prophets as well.
So All the Prophets were Haazir & Naazir too. Is that right brother ?
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Posted 18 April 2007 - 07:56 PM (#14)
in order to tackle your valid question,
firstly we need to be clear on what is meant by being Haazir & Naazir,
Explanation of the concept of Haazir & Naazir of Our Beloved Prophet (SAWS)
(i'm pretty sure posts exists on Yanabi which tackle the same issue)
There are many incidents, stated in the Holy Quran relating to the Prophets:
Hazrat Sulaiman was taking his group through the jungle and an Ant heard his footsteps and said:
Kanzul-Iman (Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Translation taken from Kanzul-Iman)
Until when they came to the valley of the ants, and said, 'O ants, enter your houses; lest Sulaiman and his armies may crush you unknowingly.
To this, Hazrat Sulaiman amusingly responded:
Kanzul-Iman (Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Translation taken from Kanzul-Iman)
There upon he smilingly laughed at her works, and said, 'O my Lord, grant me guidance that I may be grateful for Your favour which You have bestowed upon me and my parents and that I may do such good works as would please You and admit me out of Your Mercy among Your those bondmen who deserve Your proximity.
It has been stated in the books of Tafseer i.e. Tafseer Ruhul Bayaan that the distance between the ant and the army of Hazrat Sulaiman was 3 miles (in some it is stated three furlongs i.e.) So there is evidence that Hazrat Sulaiman heard the ant from far without actually physically being present. Another thing to ponder is if you are a millimetre away from an ant, holding it up near your ear, you will not be able to hear it talk let alone understand what it is saying. Let's know turn to the ant, from the Ayat we can deduce that this particular ant may have been more esteemed than others as it is giving warning to the other ants who may not be aware of Hazrat Sulaiman's entourage, therefore it was like no other ant within it's community. Believing that a Prophet can hear from a far is comprehensible but a minute creature like an ant where the world in context to the human world is a thousand times larger, hearing Hazrat Sulaiman approximately 3 miles away!
we have to concede that Allah does have attributes which are unique to Him alone, but he may pass on these powers to whomsoever he wishes.
You may have been asking are the Prophets Haazir and Naazir after their worldy demise?
well my answer to this would be that the events of Mi'raj reveal that the Prophets can present themsleves at other locations:
During the journey from Makkah to Madina Our Prophet reported that they witnessed Hazrat Ibrahim prostrating within their grave. On the night of Mt'raj Our Prophet became the Imaam, and performed two rak'ahs of Salaah. It is thus seen that Hazrat Ibrahim and all other Prophets made Haaziri (were present) in Musjid al-Aqsa to perform Salaah with our Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) being the Imaam. Thereafter Our Prophet also conversed with Prophets such as Hazrat Ibrahim during the latter stages of the Mi'raj.
At the end of the day, my understanding is that Allah is not constrained and has the ability to give powers to whomsoever He wishes, this is demonstrated in many Hadiths and Ayats such as the one mentioned above. Surely, the ones closest to Allah will benefit most from His Grace.
I hope there are others who can shed more light, it's an interesting question posed by Brother Babar.
''If words come out of the heart they will enter it,
but if they come from the tongue they will not pass beyond the ears''


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A smoking computer led to the eventual closing of the entire Washington County Courthouse to the public just before noon Monday as power to the facility had to be shut off to help determine the source of the overheated equipment.
"We'd had a power outage and my computer shut off. When I turned the computer back on it started to smoke and there was an electrical burning smell," said Mark Kerenyi, juvenile court magistrate, whose office is located on the third floor of the courthouse annex.
The Marietta Fire Department was notified around 11 a.m. and had the courthouse evacuated while firefighters checked the main building and annex for other possible electrical overloads.
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County officials talk with Marietta Fire Department Capt. Marc Coppernoll outside the Washington County Courthouse that was closed due to a power outage Monday.
Fire Capt. Marc Coppernoll said no other issues were found, but noted some areas of the building had no electrical service while the power remained on in other locations.
"We recommended cutting all power to the building until (American Electric Power) could get here and make sure it wasn't a feed problem on their end," he said.
Coppernoll said he was also concerned another piece of equipment could become overheated if the power was left on.
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The more than a century-old Washington County Courthouse was closed Monday afternoon due to a power outage.
Employees were evacuated from the building around 11 a.m. and sent home just before noon.
AEP Ohio said the outage was caused by an animal that had come in contact with electrical service wires.
"That's an old building, and we were worried that something else could start a fire in another part of the courthouse," he said.
Because the electricity had to be cut off, most courthouse employees were told to go home, and the building was closed to the public for the rest of the day.
The courthouse was not the only facility without power, according to AEP Ohio spokeswoman Vikki Michaelski, who said a total of 49 customers in the downtown area of Marietta had reported outages.
She said an AEP crew that responded to the scene discovered an animal had come in contact with one of the three phase power lines feeding that area and caused the service interruption.
"All of the customers affected had power restored by 12:28 p.m.," Michaelski said.
Washington County Commissioner Ron Feathers, who was at the courthouse when the outage occurred, said once power was restored the building was checked for any more electrical problems before IT director Gerry Lockhart brought computer systems back online.
"We had the power back on a little after 12:30 p.m., but then it took about an hour to get the equipment back up and running," Feathers said.
He noted the courthouse elevator would not be placed back in service until a technician from the elevator company could check that equipment.
Feathers said employees were not called back after the power was restored because it would have been too difficult to reach everyone on such short notice after they had been dismissed for the day.
The courthouse was expected to be open during regular business hours today.

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Apple New Secret Tracking File Neither New Nor Secret
The internet is buzzing with talk about Apple's newly-discovered "secret" file that tracks your every move. Only it turns out it isn't secret and it isn't new.
Now it is always possible to be wise after the event so let's be honest here, it was new to us. As it turns out though it isn't new. Just that outside of forensic computing circles few people knew about it. In fact this information was published in a book at the end of last year.
Alex Levinson, formerly a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York and now an engineer at Katana Forensics, has published a detailed blog post in which he discusses how he worked on this months ago and published the results.
What has fueled the conspiracy is that the file did seem to suddenly appear. However, according to Mr. Levinson, before the iOS 4 upgrade the file was called h-cells.plist and was usually hidden from Forensic Extraction. After the upgrade it changed its name to consolidated.db and its visibility changed so that it was easily acquired through simple forensic techniques. That change roused suspicions.
Working with a colleague Mr. Levinson published a book, iOS Forensic Analysis: for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, at the end of last year in which details of the consolidated.db were discussed.
Mr. Levinson makes it clear that he does not believe that the collected data is being transmitted to Apple, but rather it is used by the phone.
How is this data used? It's used all the time by software running on the phone. Built-In applications such as Maps and Camera use this geolocational data to operate. Apple provides an API for access to location awareness called Core Location.
We approached Apple for a comment, but they did not return our calls.


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I am using Netbackup 6.0 MP2 with open file backup taken thro VSS agent integrated
with netbackup, since all my windows clients are 2k3.
The problem is whenever I reboot the server next time when the backup runs
it uses VSP of netbackup and not VSS. while in the host properties of master
server I still see VSS as the method shown for the open file backup.
VSP does work satisfactorily and skips some files during backup.
The workaround is remove all the clients from client attrbutes in master
server properties and add them freshly by selecting VSS again and then it
works ok.
ANY permanent solution for this .. where is this configuration stored


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He's planning to knit something for his mom's birthday. He doesn't know how to purl yet and I ended up doing the cast on for his mom's present, which will be a coaster to go under her coffee cup, so it'll be garter stitch.
He's 12 and has Asperger's. His mom got a call that he needed to be picked up from school. I'm closer and could get there faster so she called me and he ended up spending the afternoon. He needed to calm down and I just had him sit in front of me and showed him how and he was doing knit stitches very quickly. I was amazed. He took home 2 sets of acrylic needles from my interchangeable sampler sets and 2 cables, a key and a piece of grippy shelf liner, some straight sz. 10 plastic straight needles that he was using, the yarn he was learning with and yarn for the coaster. He likes it. I think it will be a calming thing for him to do, he got into the rhythm of it so quickly. I showed him Sheldon's post with the cardi-gan photo to show him that men do knit. Thanks, Sheldon! I know other men post photos but Sheldon's was the one I remembered how to find.
If he keeps knitting I think it will help him a lot and he'll have the satisfaction of having made something.
That's the one I posted about to you a few minutes ago, Sheldon's card-igans! I need some instructions on helping a left-hander learn to knit & crochet.
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Rappers Drake and J. Cole Apologize For Lyric About Autism
Rappers Drake and J. Cole have apologized for a lyric in their track "Jodeci Freestyle" that made a derogatory reference to autism. What's interesting about their mea culpas is that they're not those fake, to-anyone-I-may-have-offended, non-specific kinds of concessions, where people don't really admit to doing anything specifically wrong (for an example of this, check out disgraced baseball player Ryan Braun's recent non-apology apology). In the song, J. Cole raps, "I'm artistic, you n—-s is autistic, retarded." In his apology, J. Cole wrote "In a recent verse on the song "Jodeci Freestyle", I said something highly offensive to people with Autism. Last week, when I first saw a comment from someone outraged about the lyric, I realized right away that what I said was wrong. I was instantly embarrassed that I would be ignorant enough say something so hurtful. What makes the crime worse is that I should have known better." He went on to write "To the entire Autism community who expressed outrage, I'm moved and inspired by your passion, and I'm amazed at how strong you are as a unit. I have now read stories online from parents about their struggles and triumphs with raising an Autistic child and I admire how incredibly strong you have to be to do so. It's touching. It also makes what I said even more embarrassing for me. I feel real shame. You have every right to be angry."
Drake wrote "J.Cole wrote a beautiful and moving apology to individuals and families affected by autism who were understandably hurt by a verse in 'Jodeci Freestyle.' I share responsibility and offer my sincerest apologies for the pain this has caused. Individuals with autism have brilliant and creative minds, and their gifts should not be disparaged or discounted. This was a learning lesson for both of us, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to try to right this wrong. J. Cole and I believe that it is the right, responsible, and respectful decision to remove the lyric from the song." What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments.


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Holiday Greetings From Capitol Hill
House members can now include a "simple" holiday greeting to constituents in their official communications, thanks to a policy change adopted last week by the Franking Commission, which sets rules for lawmakers' official mailings.
Rep. Candice Miller (R., Mich.), chairman of the Committee on House Administration and the Franking Commission, called the change a "new commonsense policy" that lets members share "holiday wishes with constituents in otherwise official communications," she said in a written statement. "I feel it is entirely appropriate for members of Congress to include a simple holiday salutation, whether it is Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and so on" in constituent communications that are paid for with taxpayer dollars.
Still banned: Holiday cards. Members must send those on their own dollar.
Ms. Miller said in a video explaining the change that it addresses a long-banned practice: "If I responded to your letter asking about ongoing budget negotiations, I would not then be able to sign my name along with a 'Merry Christmas' greeting." She went on to say that "the meaning behind a holiday salutation transcends certainly across our diverse nation. These greetings are just one way in which we wish joy, peace and the chance for renewal to everyone."
The Franking Commission, established in 1973, "prohibited holiday greeting cards" and stopped all holiday greetings 1975, said Miller spokeswoman Salley Wood.


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Romeo was in a bad mood so he started picking on Tybalt. He hated the sight of the guy. Since they were kids they'd been at each other's throats, and now that they were in the same dorm ...
But Tybalt didn't fight back. Romeo pushed him again and Tybalt held up his hands.
"Whassa matter, chicken all of a sudden?" Romeo said.
"No," Tybalt said.
Romeo pushed him. "Then fight, darn you."
"You WANT your face pushed in?" Tybalt said. "Not that that wouldn't improve it."
"That's it," Romeo said, and jumped him. But no matter how hard he hit Tybalt did not hit him back. He curled up in a ball and shielded his head with his arms. "Come on, fight, you big baby!"
"Stop it!" Nora pulled at Romeo, trying to move him. One of his punches sent her sprawling.
Tybalt jumped up and punched Romeo in the face. "No one hits my woman," he said, and proceeded to pound on Romeo.
"Stop it! Both of you! Just STOP IT!" Nora screeched. "Tybalt, stop it!"
Tybalt stopped. Romeo hit him in the face, bloodying his nose, and Nora stepped between them.
"Stop it," she said.
"Stay out of this, Nora," Romeo said.
"Or what? You'll hit me again?"
"You don't want to get in the middle of this," he said.
"Too late."
"Come on, you big yellabelly, fight me," Romeo said.
"No," Tybalt said, putting his hands on Nora's shoulders. "I promised the lady I wouldn't."
Romeo stared at him in disbelief, then laughed. "You went and got yourself whipped. My woman knows better."
"Don't be too sure of that," Juliet said, looking angry.
"Look at your face," Nora said, sitting Tybalt down on her bed. "you're a mess." She opened the first aid kit she'd taken from the hall closet and started cleaning him up. "I don't think your nose is broken."
He took her hands in his. "Nora, stop."
"But, you're all bloody ... "
"I've been hurt a lot worse than this," he said. "This is nothing."
She frowned. "I hate that."
He kissed her hands. "And I love that you hate that. I love you, Nora. I don't think I've ever loved anyone, except maybe my sister Hermia. You'd like her."
She smiled. "I'm sure."
"I tried not to fight him. You saw how hard that is."
She sighed. "I know."
"Did you mean it?"
"Mean what?"
"That it was too late."
She bit her lip and her eyes slid sideways.
She looked at him. "Yes. But .... "
"We can make this work."
"We can?"
"Peace won't happen overnight. But with you on my side--"
"You're going to inherit the family, aren't you. I mean when your grandfather ... "
"Yeah, I'm afraid so. But that can be a good thing."
She sighed.
"We can change things, you and I," he said. "With great power comes great responsibility."
"Who are you, Spider Man?"
He smiled. "No, but I'm your man. If you want me."
And God help her, she did.
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I just have to say that I LOVE that line!! It makes me laugh every time. Men, eh? Well done, SBW.
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It's easy to find problem queries on your SQL Server after they've happened. You can open your favorite monitoring tool or look in the plan cache. Those options are great for finding things after they've happened, but what if you want to find problems as they happen?
Server Side Trace
You could set up a SQL Server Server Side Trace. This is an acceptable solution if you're using SQL Server 2008 or earlier. There are a few problems with this approach.
Problem the first – the SQL Server Profiler UI is less than beautiful. The GUI interface is somewhat cumbersome and the scripting interface is hilariously bad. To make matters worse – to only capture a single query requires string based filtering. There's a plan handle property available in profiler, but it's not available for TSQL or stored procedures.
As much as I like string matching in T-SQL (hint: I don't), I think it's fair to say that Profiler/Server Side Trace are best avoided unless you're using SQL Server 2008 or earlier.
Extended Events
Extended events are nowhere near as hard as you'd think. Trust me on this. How do I know? I set up an Extended Events session to grab a particular query.
Here's what you do:
- Create a crappy stored procedure. Use your imagination.
- Run the stored procedure a lot.
- Grab the
query_hashfor that stored procedure. The easiest way
I've found to do this is to use our plan cache query to identify it. My
0x2B42702322C10821. What's yours?
- Create an extended events session to capture that specific query hash.
Step 4 isn't as easy as it sounds. Astute readers will note that I never said this was easy, just that it's not as hard as you would think.
Even though the
query_hash is stored as a hexadecimal in SQL Server, Extended Events would prefer to see an unsigned 64-bit integer. To get this magic number, take your
query_hash and cast it as either a
BIGINT or a
SELECT CAST(0x2B42702322C10821 AS BIGINT); /* my magic number is 3117177188303046689. */
Once you convert the
query_hash to a
magic_number, create your Extended Events session. I chose to capture the
sp_statement_completed and
sql_statement_completed events and a number of server level events like time, app name, and client host name. Here's what it would look like capturing this to a file:
CREATE EVENT SESSION [query hash] ON SERVER ADD EVENT sqlserver.sp_statement_completed( ACTION(package0.collect_system_time, sqlserver.client_app_name, sqlserver.client_hostname, sqlserver.database_name) WHERE ([sqlserver].[query_hash]=(3117177188303046689.))), ADD EVENT sqlserver.sql_statement_completed( ACTION(package0.collect_system_time, sqlserver.client_app_name, sqlserver.client_hostname, sqlserver.database_name) WHERE ([sqlserver].[query_hash]=(3117177188303046689.))) ADD TARGET package0.asynchronous_file_target (SET filename = 'C:\temp\XEventSessions\query_hash.xel', metadatafile = 'C:\temp\XEventSessions\query_hash.xem', max_file_size=5, max_rollover_files=5) WITH (MAX_DISPATCH_LATENCY = 5SECONDS); GO
Once you have that up and running, you should be able to start the session, if it isn't already started, by running:
ALTER EVENT SESSION [query hash] ON SERVER STATE = START ;
Just like that, you'll be capturing your terrible queries to disk where you can mine the extended events files for gold and glory at your own convenience. If you want to query it, it'd look something like this:
WITH events_cte AS ( SELECT DATEADD(mi, DATEDIFF(mi, GETUTCDATE(), CURRENT_TIMESTAMP), xevents.event_data.value('(event/@timestamp)[1]', 'datetime2')) AS [event time] , xevents.event_data.value('(event/action[@name="client_app_name"]/value)[1]', 'nvarchar(128)') AS [client app name], xevents.event_data.value('(event/action[@name="client_hostname"]/value)[1]', 'nvarchar(max)') AS [client host name], xevents.event_data.value('(event/action[@name="database_name"]/value)[1]', 'nvarchar(max)') AS [database name], xevents.event_data.value('(event/data[@name="duration"]/value)[1]', 'bigint') AS [duration (ms)], xevents.event_data.value('(event/data[@name="cpu_time"]/value)[1]', 'bigint') AS [cpu time (ms)], xevents.event_data.value('(event/data[@name="logical_reads"]/value)[1]', 'bigint') AS [logical reads], xevents.event_data.value('(event/data[@name="row_count"]/value)[1]', 'bigint') AS [row count] FROM sys.fn_xe_file_target_read_file ('C:\temp\XEventSessions\query_hash*.xel', 'C:\temp\XEventSessions\query_hash*.xem', null, null) CROSS APPLY (select CAST(event_data as XML) as event_data) as xevents ) SELECT * FROM events_cte ORDER BY [event time] DESC;
Cleaning Up After Yourself
Once you're done watching a specific query or queries, make sure you clean up after yourself. There's no reason to add extra load to SQL Server when you aren't watching. Make sure to stop and remove your Extended Events session:
/* Stop the Extended Events session */ ALTER EVENT SESSION [query hash] ON SERVER STATE = STOP; /* Remove the session from the server. This step is optional - I clear them out on my dev SQL Server because I'm constantly doing stupid things to my dev SQL Server. */ DROP EVENT SESSION [query hash] ON SERVER;
Augment Your Techniques
This won't replace any other techniques that you're using to find poorly performing queries. However, you can use this technique to find problem queries as they're happening.
Different monitoring techniques provide you with a different view of the data. Our plan cache query shows you a historical record of what's been going on, but it can only show so much. If a query has been run 14,400 times over the last 24 hours, does that mean it's been run 10 times a minute for that entire period or is there a period of activity where that query gets run 1,440 times a minute for 10 minutes straight?
This isn't going to replace the need for other tools you have at your disposal. It's just another way to get the job done.


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California Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Paid Family Leave Program
Today in California's Capitol, State Elected Officials, Labor Leaders, Community Advocates, Parents and Caregivers came together to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the nation's first paid family leave program. Additionally, the groups shared research on the program and highlighted the need for increased awareness of its benefits among low-income, hourly and Latino workers.
On Equal Pay Day, Let's Demand Change from Walmart
by Jenya Cassidy
Last week, I talked to a cashier at a Ralph's grocery store in Orange County, California. She told me she lives with and supports her 82-year-old mother and her disabled 56-year-old sister. She represents a growing group in the United States: a working woman who is head of household and also a family caregiver.
But with the rise of the low-wage retail giants like Walmart, she is also part of a shrinking group: a union worker with rights on the job, health benefits, paid sick days, vacation and possibly a pension or retirement fund. And, with a union contract, she won't be arbitrarily paid less than a man doing the same job with the same seniority.
We Need Jobs and a Voice on the Job
by Jenya Cassidy
When I was in high school and college, I worked in restaurants. I worked for minimum wage and I worked hard—cleaning, cooking, even counting money and making bank deposits. I remember my pay going from $3.35 an hour to $3.45 an hour when I made "head cashier"—a job that carried a lot more responsibility than a 10-cent raise would imply.
My second year at UCLA, I got my first union job at a deli/restaurant in West Hollywood. There were some differences that I noticed immediately: grown-ups worked here, I had enough money to buy my family Christmas presents that year and, after a probationary period, I was eligible for health benefits. But most striking of all was the absence of fear. I wasn't used to working in kitchens where the line cook could talk to the boss when he didn't agree with a decision. He didn't always win, but at least he wasn't afraid to speak up. This made a big impression on me and made me a life-long supporter of unions.
Educating and Empowering Workers on Paid Family Leave
by Jenya Cassidy
A good shop steward knows that after bargaining a contract, the union's work has just begun. Stewards and leaders must now educate and empower members in order to enforce newly-negotiated language like overtime pay, shift differentials and time off for family events. The same is true when we pass a worker-friendly law like California's Paid Family Leave (PFL). PFL allows California workers to get some wage replacement when taking leave to bond with a new child or to care for a sick family member. But research shows that low income, immigrant and Latino workers are least likely to know about the law even when they need to take leave.
Union and work family activists are learning that passing the law was just the first step – we still have to educate and empower the workers who need it most. On May 5th and 6th, the Labor Project for Working Families hosted panel discussions in Los Angeles and Berkeley on California's Paid Family Leave program.
Study: California Working Families Benefit from Landmark Paid Family Leave Law
by Jenya Cassidy
The good news: Since California unions and community organizations helped pass Paid Family Leave legislation in 2002, over one million people have used the program, which provides up to six weeks of partial wage replacement for workers who take time off to bond with a new child or care for a seriously ill family member.
A newly released report, Leaves That Pay: Employer and Worker Experiences with Paid Family Leave in California (Eileen Appelbaum & Ruth Milkman, 2011) shows that 91% of those who used the benefit said that it had a positive effect on their ability to care for a new baby, foster or adopted child. California's Paid Family Leave program has doubled the median duration of breastfeeding for all new mothers who used it. And it also benefits new fathers, as the number of men using the program to bond with new babies has steadily increased since the law was first passed.
Domestic Workers Seek Support from Unions
by Jenya Cassidy
Many workers have a hard time balancing work and family, but the workers who take care of other people's families have the hardest time of all.
Until recently, it was practically impossible for domestic workers to fight back when treated unjustly. Labor laws explicitly excluded them from protection. In spite of these obstacles, domestic workers in New York celebrated a major victory in July when a new law extending state labor protections to home-based nannies and housekeepers went into effect. New York State's law is the first of its kind in the United States. Now organizers are building momentum to enact a similar law in California.


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So how do events play out in a normal breeding season? A clear model of what happens can be seen with snow and Ross's geese nesting at the large Karrak Lake colony south of Queen Maud Gulf in Canada 's central Arctic. Dr. Ray Alisauskas of the Canadian Wildlife Service has studied these geese for the past 16 years. In an average year, the first snow geese arrive by June 1, and the first Ross's geese, about three days later. However, the average date of nesting at the Karrak Lake colony is about June 11. In any given year, all nests are started over a range of about three weeks—a synchrony imposed by short Arctic summers. If conditions are ideal, the first eggs are in nests the day after the birds arrive. By June 16, incubation starts on the average full clutch of 3.5 eggs. Average hatch occurs on July 3. The first Ross's geese are flying by August 15, and the first snow geese by August 22. The young of both species can sustain flight by August 31, just ahead of the first major freeze of the year between September 10 and 15, when most geese leave the Arctic for the prairies.
This remarkable series of events has been compressed into just over 90 days. But not all goes so smoothly every year. In late springs when cold and snow persist, the birds can't start nesting immediately because their eggs will freeze. They must use fat reserves simply to sustain their own lives. This is a necessary trade-off between energy for survival and energy for reproduction. As time goes by, fat reserves get smaller until about the third week of June, when it is no longer worth trying to nest because the young will not have time to mature enough to fly south. For the few geese that try, their young may die right on the breeding colony or en route to the Canadian prairies. Geese stubborn enough to nest late put their own lives at risk because they may become too emaciated to make it across the boreal forest. Natural selection is very tough on birds that make such mistakes.
A late spring on the Arctic breeding grounds typically leads to a challenging fall for hunters because having few young in the flocks makes it much more difficult to attract birds within shooting range. Every adult has had at least seven months of experience the previous year with decoy spreads and goose calls, so they are wary of joining other birds on the ground, as they may not actually be geese. The average snow goose lives another seven years once it survives the first year of life. These old-timers have accumulated at least 49 months of experience flying from roosts to feeding areas where hunters may wait. Making mistakes here can be deadly too, so most of these survivors know how to avoid decoy spreads.
The pattern at Queen Maud Gulf is repeated on all goose colonies across the northern breeding areas from Baffin Island to Alaska's North Slope to the Hudson Bay Lowlands and northern Quebec. From year to year, the unforgiving northern climate is the most important single variable that affects the size and age structure of the fall flight of Arctic geese.
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The grand jury probing the leak ends its term this week and there's speculation Cheney's chief of staff, Scooter Libby, or President Bush's deputy chief of staff, Karl Rove, could be indicted.
A special prosecutor's spent the past two years probing who blew the cover on operative Valerie Plame, whose husband was a top administration critic on Iraq.
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Helping CEOs Understand How Customers Interact With Advertising, Products, Brands, and Channels
September 25, 2008
The Customer Is In Charge
After the events of the past few weeks, my vote is for a "1". And I have an endless array of anecdotes to back up my position.
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Comparison shopping services, products reviews, and comments are becoming mainstream services for lots of products these days. I'd say we are at a three. Why do you say we are ones?ReplyDelete
Now, we are seeing more product companies incorporating comments into their ecommerce offering since the data shows that comments help sell products. We all ask our friends what products they like - now the conversation is happening in the e-store.
Those are good examples of progress, so I would agree you on those areas.ReplyDelete
A few months ago, I got a new mortgage. I had to pay a $560 fee for the right to pay my own mortgage and property taxes and homeowners insurance, paying them outside of an escrow account. I suppose I was in charge, but it cost me $560 to be in charge.
I sold my home recently. I paid every penny for what I owed on the mortgage, even though my home dropped twenty percent in value. I kept up my end of the bargain. And now, I'll help bail out everybody who got into a bad mortgage, and the banks who created the problem. I'm not in charge there.
As a self-employed individual, I have to pay for my health care out of my pocket, and am subject to discrimination on pre-existing conditions. And yet, I pay taxes so that government employees can have access to health care. I'm not in charge on this one.
So yes, there are areas where folks are more in charge, no doubt. You illustrate good examples.


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Winery Spotlight: Seven Hills Winery "I recently tasted four wines from Washington's Seven Hills Winery and honestly liked each one of them. Founded in 1988 by Casey and Vicky McClellan, Seven Hills is based in the Walla Walla Valley and is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux-varietal reds. (Though the Tempranillo, Riesling and Pinot Gris that I tasted were so good, it's hard to believe they can do this many diverse things this well…)
The press materials note that Casey, who is also the winemaker, "highlights restrained oak, bright acidity and pure varietal flavors to create wines notable for their balance, structure and grace." I would say that although it's not the first time I've read such a claim, these wines really come through on that promise. And I think they're reasonably priced, too. Take a look:"
See full reviews at http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/02/24/winery-spotlight-seven-hills-winery/
"Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla, Washington: Current Releases"
"These days, wine drinkers are looking for more bang for their buck, and Washington State has been delivering red wines that meet that description for more than twenty years. Admirably, Seven Hills Winery seems committed to delivering great values to the consumer, with excellent wines priced even lower than many of their reasonably priced (compared to Napa Cabernet) neighbors.
If you're looking for wonderful, hand-made wines that are delicious and won't break the bank, I highly recommend Seven Hills."
See full review at http://www.vinography.com/archives/2011/01/seven_hills_winery_walla_walla.html.
Seven Hills Winery - One of the Originals
"Fall Release in Walla Walla is just around the corner. Many wine enthusiasts are taking note of the newest wineries around the valley and adding them to their list of wineries to seek out. But while you are making a list, don't forget to visit and re-visit some of the originals in the valley.
Seven Hills Winery is one of those 'originals' in the Walla Walla Valley. The winery was established in 1988 by Casey and Vicky McClellan. In 1982, Casey joined his father in planting the original Seven Hills Vineyard, which has since expanded with new owners and is known as one of the ten greatest vineyards in the world. One has to wonder if Casey realized at the time he was participating in Walla Walla wine history in the making.
Seven Hills Winery has helped put Walla Walla on the map with their Cabernet, Merlot and other Bordeaux-style red varietals. The McClellans now have 20 acres of vines adjacent to the famed Seven Hills Vineyard. In addition to their estate wines, they also produce vineyard-designated wines from other celebrated vineyards in the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla AVA's. Surprisingly, they also produce a Pinot Gris with fruit from Oregon.
The winery and tasting room is located downtown Walla Walla in the historic Whitehouse-Crawford building at 212 North 3rd Ave. The old woodworking mill and furniture factory was built in 1904 and in 2000 the old brick building was remodeled to house, not only Seven Hills Winery, but also the popular Whitehouse-Crawford restaurant. Visitors to the winery and the restaurant can view the working barrel room from the large glass windows. This weekend add one of the originals to your list and taste the newly released vintages from Seven Hills Winery."
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain Vintage Red - 2008
Pentad, Walla Walla Valley Vintage Red Wine - 2006
Carmenere, Walla Walla Valley - 2006
An open letter to Washington state voters
"PS: Drink more Washington wine! Seven Hills, Hedges, Pacific Rim and Chateau Ste Michelle are some of my favorites. But that's a topic for another day."
"Midtown Stomp - A Memphis Food & Wine Blog: Dinner with Seven Hills Winery"
"Next Thursday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. join me at The Brushmark Restaurant for a wine dinner with Seven Hills Winery. Here is the full text of the Brooks Museum's invite: Help Michael Hughes, GM of Joe's Wines and Liquor, and Brushmark chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams welcome Vicky McClellan of Seven Hills Winery to Memphis on Thursday, Oct. 14! Walla Walla, Washington winemakers Vicky and Casey McClellan create benchmark Bordeaux - varietal reds, which are recognized as some of the finest coming out of the Northwest and are among the great values of the North American wine world. At Seven Hills Winery, they have developed a style known for balancing structure and grace. Vicky McClellan, a knowledgeable advocate on behalf of the broader Washington State winemaking community, will attend the Seven Hills Wine Dinner at the Brushmark and discuss the wines that Hughes has chosen to pour, which Joe will pair with a full course menu."
"We tasted a great Cabernet the other night, and debated whether we should tell you. That's because it smells and tastes exactly like what Cab ought to be and rarely is: faintly herbal with perfect structure. Indeed, the wine is throwback to the 1970s in that it is elegant, still richly flavored, and with dense fruit flavors and is not concentrated. The last word is the one that seems to be hung on all wines that score 95 or more; it seems to be mandatory if a wine is to be deemed great. But the Seven Hills wines from Washington are all great, yet lack concentration of oak, high alcohol, extract or power.
What they are is balanced - so perfectly that I defy anyone to find a flaw. But be forewarned: All these red wines are scented with herbs from the vineyards. The result is utterly sublime wine making that not only represents terroir, but delivers great joy for pairing with food.Casey McClellan is one of those rare wine makers who gets it. In particular, his red wines from his Seven Hills Winery in Walla Walla show utter restraint and are a throwback to an era when wine was seen for its main attribute: as a great accompaniment to food...The 2006s listed in Tasting Notes are near-perfect examples of a style that I suggest is fast disappearing. But not at Seven Hills."
Mentioned in What to Drink in 2010: A Wine, Beer, and Cocktail Forecast.
Excerpt from The Pioneers
"One vineyard/winery I neglected to mention in this article was Seven Hills. They produce exceptional wine & are now available in Memphis."
Excerpt from A Stylistic Dilemma
"Seven Hills Winery is one of the elders among wineries in Walla Walla, Washington, an area that has seen an explosion of wineries over the past several years. The McClellans established their winery in 1988, way ahead of the growth curve. Several years before the winery's establishment, now-winemaker Casey McClellan and his father planted the renowned Seven Hills Vineyard. Originally owned by McClellan and partners, that vineyard changed hands in 1995, but the McClellans have 20 adjacent acres of vines in Seven Hills Vineyard. In addition, they make vineyard-designated wines from other celebrated vineyards elsewhere in the state, including a fine Cabernet from Klipsun Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA.
I find the McClellans' reds to be, in general, relatively understated, well-balanced wines that aren't exaggerated in ripeness or alcohol....The wines are also very reasonably priced.
To read the full article, click here.
A Visit from Seven Hills With Casey and Vicky McClellan
"A pioneering Washington State winery visits New York City. I recently had the chance to sit down with the proprietors of Washington State's Seven Hills winery; Casey and Vicky McClellan.
This small winery, one of the oldest wineries of the Walla Walla valley, is quietly producing a broad range of fine wines that runs the gamut from rich Pinot Gris to elegant and refined Bordeaux blends.
Drawing on fruit from their own vineyards, first planted in 1980, as well as fruit sourced from some of the state's premier growers, Seven Hills has taken full advantage of their nearly three decades of experience in the region to produce some of the finest, and most affordable, Washington state wines one is likely to find.
It was a pleasure to meet Casey and Vicky and be introduced not only to their wines, but also to their philosophy, a philosophy that relies on securing the finest fruit they can - in the vineyards, and getting the purest and most complete expression of the fruit to their customers.
Based on this limited set of wines, I would say they are fulfilling their end of the bargain quite well!"
The Essence of Walla Walla
"When Casey and Vicky McClellan opened Seven Hills Winery in 1988, it was only the fifth winery in the area. They also showcase fine Walla Walla fruit, as in the 2006 Merlot Seven Hills Vineyard, 2005 Pentad and 2006 Malbec.
But, like many area wineries, Seven Hills still sources fruit from vineyards throughout the state of Washington. These are highlighted in the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, and most dramatically in the 2006 Vintage Red from the prized Ciel du Cheval Vineyard in Red Mountain. There's even a fine 2007 Oregon Pinot Gris.
Today there are more than 100 wineries in Walla Walla, but Leonetti and Seven Hills still represent the essence of the valley.
"In the heart of downtown you can walk to a number of tasting rooms all within a few blocks of each other. Seven Hills Winery is one of the region's oldest producers, and conveniently located on North 3rd Avenue."
Ciel du Cheval
2012 Ciel du Cheval, Red Mountain, Vintage Red Wine
93 Points - Cellar Selection


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Pioneers of '80s synth pop and electronica Andy Bell, A Flock of Seagulls ("I Ran (So Far Away)") and Howard Jones ("Things Can only Get Better," "Everlasting Love" and "No One is To Blame") will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. Britt Pavilion, 350 First St., Jacksonville. DJ Gemineye will perform at 6 p.m. on the Table Rock City Stage.
Tickets cost $224 for premium blanket seating for four, $56 for reserved seating, $36 for lawn, and $26 for ages 12 and younger. Call 541-773-6077 or see www.brittfest.org.
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February Events at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts
at Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus
Brooklyn, N.Y. – The Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus will host a variety of dynamic theater, dance and family events in February.
The Kumble Theater is located at the corner of DeKalb and Flatbush avenues in downtown Brooklyn. For more information, call (718) 488-1624 or visit www.kumbletheater.org.
Tuesday, February 2, 10:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
IMPACT Repertory Theatre – "The Long Walk to Freedom"
Harlem's acclaimed and award-winning IMPACT Repertory Theatre performs "The Long Walk to Freedom," an array of songs and dramatic vignettes highlighting the accomplishments of the civil rights movement. Celebrate the extraordinary talents and unique visions of some of Harlem's most talented young people. All ages. Tickets: $7. For more information, contact Community Works at
(212) 459-1854 or www.communityworksnyc.org.
Thursday-Friday, February 4-5, 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
The Paper Bag Players' Great Mummy Adventure
Described as "the most original children's theater in the country" by Newsweek, The Paper Bag Players perform shows that combine short plays, rousing songs, freewheeling dance, mime and audience participation. For "The Great Mummy Adventure" audiences will take an expedition to the land of the Pharaohs in search of a mysterious mummy. Suitable for ages 4-9. Tickets: $8. For more information, contact The Paper Bag Players at (212) 353-2332.
Saturday-Sunday, February 6-7, 3 p.m.
Dancewave Presents: Kids Cafe Goes to College
Dancewave presents: Kids Cafe Goes to College is a festival that gives aspiring young dancers a first-hand look at professionally-based college dance programs with performances by students at leading dance departments and distinguished high school dance groups. The program includes performances by the Dancewave Company, Dancewave Company II and Young Movers Ensemble. Participating university dance departments include Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus, The Juilliard School, Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, SUNY Purchase, Ohio State University, Marymount Manhattan, Adelphi University and Hunter College. Tickets: $20; $15 for students with ID, $12 for children 12 & under. For more information, visit: www.dancewave.org.
Friday, February 12, 7:30 p.m.
LIU Latinos Unidos Organization Presents: Latin Fusion - Carnival!
The Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus organization Latinos Unidos presents an evening of Latin culture and carnival. Tickets: $25; $15 for students and seniors.
Saturday, February 13, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Greeting the Arrival of the Tiger
Celebrate the New Year with exciting performances of Chinese traditional art and dance at the New York Chinese Cultural Center's annual lunar New Year Festival. To welcome the Year of the Tiger, NYCCC presents performances by dancers from Dance China NY and students from NYCCC's School of the Arts. Tickets: $20; $15 for students and seniors.
For more information, visit: www.chinesedance.org.
Wednesday, February 17, 2 p.m.
"It's a…Baby!" Written and Performed by Cara Restaino
The LIU Department of Communication Studies, Performance Studies and Theatre and John Sannuto, Director of Theater, present "It's a….Baby!" written and performed by Cara Restaino. In this one-woman show, Restaino tells the humorous and poignant story of a family faced with a sudden arrival. Free admission.
Friday, February 19, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 20, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Ray Quick Presents: "He's Not Mine, She's Not Mine"
Ray Quick presents "He's Not Mine, She's Not Mine," a play that exposes the struggles of step-parenting, and highlights both points of view – his and hers! Tickets: $25; $20 for students and seniors. For more information, visit: www.promise-productions.net.
Press contact information:
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Lady Barons return experience to softball diamond
By Terry Gaston
MOUNT VERNON -- In beginning his first season as the Brewton-Parker College fast-pitch softball coach, Jason Bryant has an experienced squad eager to compete well against some of the nation's best NAIA teams that are included in the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference.
The Lady Barons begin their season Thursday with the first of three non-conference home doubleheaders when they play Voorhees College (S.C.) starting at 2 p.m. They then play Edward Waters College (Fla.) on Friday at 2 p.m. and Albany State University on Feb. 13.
Their GACC schedule begins March 1 with a home doubleheader against Emmanuel College.
"I think we can be competitive every game," Bryant said. "We should be able to compete against anyone we play. The conference is ridiculously strong, but I feel we can compete. The girls worked extremely hard during the off-season."
"The seniors are expected to go out and get the job done," Bryant said. "I have been extremely pleased with their effort."
The Lady Barons' senior experience begins with a pair of returning all-conference selections, second baseman Ali Furgala and catcher-outfielder Alissa Vogt. Both players are among five Lady Barons who hail from Kelowna, British Columbia.
Furgala returns after leading the Lady Barons in batting average (.328), base hits (43), triples (5), runs scored (24), walks (17) and total bases (57). Vogt had a team-high 17 stolen bases in 2002 while batting .277.
Vogt will share catching duties with junior Jaime Murrant, another Kelowna product, thus forming a tandem behind the plate that should be strong, Bryant said. Murrant, who will otherwise play at third base, hit .310 with a team-high 11 doubles as a sophomore.
Junior pitcher Kelly Hamilton of Fergus, Ontario, returns after leading Brewton-Parker in wins last season with six, and senior Lyndsay Gomme of Kelowna had four wins in 2002. Others vying for the third starting spot are senior Aislyn MacLeod, sophomore Ashley Marr and freshmen Rachel Harper and Emily Woodard.
MacLeod missed last spring after undergoing shoulder surgery but returns this season and looks to share first-base duties with senior Kendra Sewell, who will be primarily in center field this season. Sewell, who is from Canton, shared the team lead in triples at five with Furgala and hit .289 as a junior.
Bryant also said he is encouraged by Harper's defensive play, which places her at shortstop.
Senior Nicole Behning of Orange Park, Fla., moves into a starting role at right field, and freshman April Meeks of Pembroke will play in left field and brings a strong hitting game to the Lady Barons' offense. Rebecca Thompson, a freshman from Warner Robins, also could see time in the outfield.
Sophomore Amanda San U of Watkinsville will be the Lady Barons' top utility player, with freshman Kelly Phillips available for infield duty and freshman Stacey Norton a threat on the bases while possibly seeing time at catcher.
"Where I think this team will be much improved is in depth, with players come in off the bench and can contribute," Bryant said.


text: Inguinal and Umbilical HerniaWhat is a hernia?A hernia occurs when a section of intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal muscles. A soft bulge is seen underneath the skin where the hernia has occurred.In children, a hernia usually occurs in 1 of 2 places:Around the belly buttonIn the groin areaA hernia that occurs in the belly button area is called an umbilical hernia.A hernia that occurs in the groin area is called an inguinal hernia.What causes a hernia?A hernia can develop in the first few months after the baby is born because of a weakness in the muscles of the abdomen. Inguinal and umbilical hernias happen for slightly different reasons.What is an inguinal hernia?As a male fetus grows and matures during pregnancy, the testicles develop in the abdomen and then move down into the scrotum through an area called the inguinal canal. Shortly after the baby is born, the inguinal canal closes, preventing the testicles from moving back into the abdomen. If this area does not close completely, a loop of intestine can move into the inguinal canal through the weakened area of the lower abdominal wall, causing a hernia.Although girls do not have testicles, they do have an inguinal canal, so they can develop hernias in this area as well. Inguinal hernias do not occur as frequently among females as they do in males.What is an umbilical hernia?When the fetus is growing and developing during pregnancy, there is a small opening in the abdominal muscles so that the umbilical cord can pass through, connecting the mother to the baby. After birth, the opening in the abdominal muscles closes as the baby matures. Sometimes, these muscles do not meet completely, and there is still a small opening present. A loop of intestine can move into the opening between abdominal muscles and cause a hernia.Who is at risk for developing a hernia?Hernias occur more often in children who have one or more of the following risk factors:PrematurityA parent or sibling who had a hernia as an infantCystic fibrosisDevelopmental dysplasia of the hipUndescended testesAbnormalities of the genitourinary system Inguinal hernias occur:In children who have a family history of inguinal herniasMore often in infants and children with other urogenital anomaliesMore often in the right groin area than the left, but can occur on both sidesUmbilical hernias occur:More often in African-American childrenMore often in premature infantsWhy is a hernia a concern?Occasionally, the loop of intestine that protrudes through a hernia may become stuck, and is no longer reducible. This means that the intestinal loop cannot be gently pushed back into the abdominal cavity. When this happens, that section of intestine may lose its blood supply. A good blood supply is necessary for the intestine to be healthy and function properly.What are the symptoms of a hernia?Hernias usually occur in newborns, but may not be noticeable for several weeks or months after birth.Straining and crying do not cause hernias; however, the increased pressure in the abdomen can make a hernia more noticeable:Inguinal hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the groin or scrotum. The swelling may be more noticeable when the baby cries, and may get smaller or go away when the baby relaxes. If your doctor pushes gently on this bulge when the child is calm and lying down, it will usually get smaller or go back into the abdomen.Umbilical hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the belly-button area. The swelling may be more noticeable when the baby cries, and may get smaller or go away when the baby relaxes. If your doctor pushes gently on this bulge when the child is calm and lying down, it will usually get smaller or go back into the abdomen.If the hernia is not reducible, then the loop of intestine may be caught in the weakened area of abdominal muscle. Symptoms that may be seen when this happens include the following:A full, round abdomenAbdominal pain and tendernessVomitingFussinessRedness or discoloration adjacent to the herniaFeverThe symptoms of a hernia may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child's doctor for a diagnosis.How are hernias diagnosed?Hernias can be diagnosed by a physical examination by your child's doctor. Your child will be examined to determine if the hernia is reducible (can be pushed back into the abdominal cavity) or not. Your child's doctor may order abdominal X-rays or ultrasound to examine the intestine more closely, especially if the hernia is no longer reducible.What is the treatment for hernias?Specific treatment will be determined by your child's doctor based on the following:Your child's age, overall health, and medical historyType of herniaWhether the hernia is reducible (can be pushed back into the abdominal cavity) or notYour child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapiesYour opinion or preferenceInguinal hernia. An operation is necessary to treat an inguinal hernia. Generally, it will be surgically repaired soon after it is discovered, since the intestine can become stuck in the inguinal canal. When this happens, the blood supply to the intestine can be cut off, and the intestine can become damaged.During a hernia operation, your child will be placed under anesthesia. A small incision is made in the area of the hernia. The loop of intestine is placed back into the abdominal cavity. The muscles are then stitched together. Sometimes, a piece of mesh material is used to help strengthen the area where the muscles are repaired.Children who have an inguinal hernia surgically repaired can often go home the same day they have surgery.Umbilical hernia. By age 1, many umbilical hernias will have closed on their own without requiring surgery. Nearly all umbilical hernias will have closed without surgery by age 5.Placing a coin or strap over the hernia will not fix it.There are many opinions about when a surgical repair of an umbilical hernia is necessary. In general, if the hernia becomes bigger with age, is not reducible, or is still present after age 3, your child's doctor may suggest that the hernia be repaired surgically. Always consult your child's doctor to determine what is best for your child.During a hernia operation, your child will be placed under anesthesia. A small incision is made in the umbilicus (belly button). The loop of intestine is placed back into the abdominal cavity. The muscles are then stitched together. Sometimes a piece of mesh material is used to help strengthen the area where the muscles are repaired.Children who have an umbilical hernia surgically repaired may also be able to go home the same day they have surgery. Health Encyclopedia A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Search Health Library


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Will Rogers once said, "Don't gamble, take all of your savings and buy a good stock and hold it 'til it goes up, then sell it. If it don't go up don't buy it."
That is some of the best advice on stock investing that I have ever heard. Clint Eastwood said, "If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster."
People frequently ask me if there are ways that they can protect their portfolio from losses. The answer is yes, there are many ways you can protect a portfolio from losses, the method you choose to protect your portfolio depends on your individual situation, and there is no "one size fits all" simple strategy.
Risk tolerance is very much an individual matter that depends on factors like, age, income and net worth. In general terms, older people with substantial nest eggs built up will have less tolerance for risk. Younger people who have more time on their side and may not need income from their portfolio may be able to ride out periods of market volatility and decline.
Put options can be useful for controlling risk. Buying a put option is kind of like buying insurance on your house; it costs money, and you hope you don't really need it. Investors with stock holdings can buy puts on their individual stocks, or use a process where you determine which index your portfolio is most closely correlated to and buy put options on that index.
The "beta" of your portfolio to an index, like the S&P 500 is a number that will tell you how closely your portfolio tracks the S&P 500 index. If your holdings mirror the index closely, you can buy puts on the index for protection instead if protecting each individual position.
Another situation that is fairly common are investors who hold what we call concentrated equity positions. They may have worked for one company for a long period of time and have a substantial portion of their net worth tied up in one stock and want to continue to hold the stock but protect some or all of their holdings.
You can purchase puts on that stock or create a position known as a "collar," where you sell some call options to finance the purchase of the put options. With a collar, you limit your upside gain, but protect your downside.
Remember, if you want a guarantee, buy and toaster, and if it don't go up, don't buy it.
Kenneth Roberts is a Truckee-based Registered Investment Advisor. Information on his money management service can be found at his blog at www.sellacalloption.com or by calling 775-657-8065. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial adviser before purchasing any security.


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Stanford didn't need four overtimes to defeat Utah on Thursday, but its 68-65 victory at Maples Pavilion was more difficult than it should have been. Much more difficult.
The Cardinal was a 22-point favorite over the Utes, who were ranked No. 275 in the RPI and hadn't come close to winning a road game this season. Yet Stanford needed a breakout game from reserve forward Josh Huestis and a last-second miss by Utah to survive.
Huestis scored nine of his career-high 13 points during a key stretch of the second half as the Cardinal built a 10-point lead.
It was enough, barely. Utah rallied in the final minute and had a chance to send the game into overtime, but guard Josh Watkins missed a long 3-point attempt at the buzzer.
"We let them get to the basket at will," Stanford guard Chasson Randle said. "It was a lack of effort on some parts of the game. We let up a little bit, and they got what they wanted."
The win allowed Stanford (14-3, 4-1 Pac-12) to maintain its position in the league's crowded top tier, but it wasn't pretty.
The teams combined for 33 turnovers and just 26 assists.
Utah (4-12, 1-3), one of the worst offensive teams in the conference, shot 60.7 percent from the field in the second half. The Cardinal was 5 of 17 from the foul line. Utah was 1 of 9.
"Something was blocking the rim, apparently," Huestis said.
In Stanford's case, blame the hangover.
The Cardinal was just five days removed from the longest game in school history -- the four-overtime escape at Oregon State -- and it showed.
"Especially the starters, I didn't think they were sharp," coach Johnny Dawkins said. "We tried to handle it during the week, but everything we did, I guess it didn't work.''
So the Cardinal turned to its bench and Huestis, in particular, responded. In addition to his 13 points, he added a career-high 10 rebounds.
"He not only scored and rebounded, but he was vocal," Dawkins said. "He was really engaged."
Turnovers and errant shots dominated a plodding first half. It wasn't until five minutes remained that Stanford picked up the pace.
Forward Josh Owens' short hook started the surge, which included back-to-back 3-pointers by Randle. When Owens converted another hook -- he repeatedly carved out ideal position in the lane -- the Cardinal had a 30-16 lead.
It didn't last long. The Utes pulled within seven at halftime and quickly erased the remaining deficit in the opening minutes of the second half. With Watkins at the controls -- Stanford had no answer for his quickness -- the Utes scored at will.
"They're better than their record reflects," Huestis said.
But the Cardinal regained its rhythm in time for the stretch run.
The key sequence came with Stanford leading 48-47. Huestis scored from the low post and was fouled. He missed from the line, but the Cardinal retained possession and guard Aaron Bright buried a jumper from the left side to create a five-point advantage.


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