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Parts of inland New South Wales has been experiencing a heatwave, particularly the far west and north west where towns have been recording 40 degrees or more each afternoon since Sunday. Although this is not a regular event in November, it is not unprecedented. Tibooburra has recorded 9 consecutive days above 40 degrees in 2009 and 1959. The highest November temperature is 46.8 degrees and although temperatures have been reaching into the mid 40's so far they have not exceeded this record.
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Colchester Council should forget a tax on supermarkets and make town centre parking cheaper instead, it is claimed.
The council's Trading Board discussed the idea of an 8.5 per cent levy on large-scale retailers, which would generate £1.4million per year.
But Will Quince, leader of the opposition Conservative group, warned the move would deter out-of-town retailers from investing in Colchester.
He said: "It is a tax on Colchester's families and producers, because when supermarkets are squeezed, the consumer gets squeezed, as do the producers."
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Published: Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 5:11 p.m.
Coach: Les Miles, ninth season (113-42 overall, 85-21 at LSU).
Last year's record: 10-3 overall, 6-2 in the SEC (T-2nd in the West). Lost to Clemson 25-24 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.
Fans' expectations: The Tigers had Alabama down late in last season's game in Baton Rouge, but let the Tide off the hook. That won't happen this season. The rebuilding Tigers will take down Alabama in Tuscaloosa and roll to the division title. Zach Mettenberger has starred coming into his own at quarterback and the young Tigers will be fast and athletic — and dominant — on defense.
Realistic expectations: This LSU team has more question marks than any in perhaps the past five years. Mettenberger still lacks consistency in the passing game, tailback Jeremy Hill is in limbo with his legal issues and the Tigers must replace their entire defensive line and star linebacker Kevin Minter. And the schedule is tough, with LSU having to go to Georgia, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Alabama. The Tigers have been picked to finish third in the West, which seems about right.
Quotable: "We're looking forward to the challenge, to be honest. Our culture is, bring it on. It's what we do. We look forward to lining up against the best in the East and the best in the West. I like us in any game."
— Les Miles
Coach: Mark Richt, 13th season (118-40, all at Georgia).
Last year's record: 12-2 overall, 7-1 in the SEC (T-2nd in the East). Defeated Nebraska 45-31 in the Capital One Bowl.
Fans' expectations: After coming up only yards short of beating Alabama in last season's SEC Championship Game, the 'Dogs will finish the job in Atlanta this December, knocking out the Tide and advancing to the BCS Championship Game. Led by quarterback Aaron Murray and tailback Todd Gurley, the offense will be unstoppable. The defense is young and inexperienced, but the Bulldogs are fast and athletic, and coordinator Todd Grantham will put the players in a position to make plays.
Realistic expectations: Georgia will have one of the most potent offenses in the nation, one that should pile up huge numbers, especially by Murray. But the reality is, Murray and the 'Dogs have had problems consistently moving the ball against the league's better defenses. The early schedule is tough, with games against Clemson, South Carolina and LSU in the first four weeks. The young defense could be very good, or very average.
Quotable: "I think our team is one that has a lot of questions. Because of the questions, it's created a lot of excitement. It's created a lot of energy." — Mark Richt
Coach: Nick Saban, seventh season (169-72-1 overall, 63-13 at Alabama).
Last year's record: 13-1 overall, 7-1 in the SEC (1st in the West). Defeated Notre Dame 42-14 in the BCS Championship Game.
Fans' expectations: Alabama had only one misstep last season on its way to a national title, losing to Texas A&M in Tuscaloosa. There will be no missteps this season. The Crimson Tide have shown the past two seasons that it has the players and the coaching, and that when it is focused and ready to play, Alabama is unbeatable. Quarterback AJ McCarron could have a Heisman Trophy-like season and he's surrounded by dynamic skill players. Nick Saban's defense will be like it always is — among the strongest in the nation.
Realistic expectations: Alabama has to do some rebuilding on both lines of scrimmage, but the Tide have the talent on the roster to be just as strong up front as it was the past two championship seasons. If Alabama wins at A&M on Sept. 14, the Tide are looking at a 12-0 regular season. The weapons are there on offense (McCarron, wide receiver Amari Cooper and running back T.J. Yeldon) and the defense will be strong. And then there's the Saban factor.
Quotable: "I read and I hear how you all make predictions on what's going to happen in the season. It seems almost a little crazy to predict what's going to happen. I think it's crazy to speculate." — Nick Saban
Coach: James Franklin, third season (15-11, all at Vanderbilt).
Last year's record: 9-4 overall, 5-3 in the SEC (4th in the East). Defeated North Carolina State 38-24 in the Music City Bowl.
Fans' expectations: The team that went so long without making it to a bowl game now expects to go every year. This season is no different. The Commodores return 14 starters from last year's nine-win season and Vandy has gotten consistently stronger on both lines of scrimmage the past two seasons. Jordan Matthews is a big-time receiver, there's lots of potential at tailback and the defense should be sound.
Realistic expectations: The Commodores have no experience at quarterback, little experience at tailback and some questions on both lines of scrimmage. Vandy has improved each season under Franklin, who has worked wonders, but it's doubtful this team can match last season's nine-win total with a question mark at quarterback.
Quotable: "(Austyn Carta-Samuels), he's a great quarterback. I've said it before, I think he's going to be one of the best quarterbacks in this conference by season's end." — Senior All-SEC wide receiver Jordan Matthews.
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>Racing>Boston: When is registration??
The website for months has just said "registration will begin in September, 2013..." Well, September is just days away, and we don't have a date? Does "in September" mean September 1? Whazzup?
Well at least someone here is making relevance to the subject. - S.J.
I heard a rumor it will open Sept 23. This was from a friend who heard it from a friend who heard it from a "reliable" source. So who knows.
Runners run.
Your best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night?
As long as it's after Sept 8 that'd suit me...
Come all you no-hopers, you jokers and roguesWe're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
Demon of Bad Decisions
Do qualifying dates go right up to registration?
I want to do it because I want to do it. -Amelia Earhart
Until registration closes.
I suspect that the delay is due to 1) waiting to see how many 2013 non-finishers sign back up again and/or 2) they are negotiating with one of the smaller towns along the route for field size.
Prediction (based on no facts): I suspect after early registration for the 2013 folks is done, a registration date will be quickly announced. I don't think they want the start date to get into October.
Holy crap, I asked a dumb question. I guess it didn't take me very long to forget the days of the "Last Chance for Boston" marathon in February, where you could race and they would mail in your entry form.
Think this article is correct?
A couple of questionable points pop out at me such as the deadline to qualify and the field size
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Action without vision is a nightmare.
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Note the ad box that appeared earlier this week on another running website - could it have been a slip or was it a guess?
2015 Goals and PRs:
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Registration is already open for those who have run the past 10 Bostons. Not me... but it will be next year.
Article says "the deadline to qualify for Boston is Sept. 22."
This is inaccurate. Deadline is when it's full.
I have a sneaking suspicion that once anything is officially posted by the BAA it might just get a mention (or 27,000) around here. Maybe. Possibly. Perhaps.
Sit on a potato pan, Otis.
Article says "the deadline to qualify for Boston is Sept. 22."
This is inaccurate. Deadline is when it's full.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor?
And you can quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx
Feeling the growl again
Pearl Harbor?
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NATHAN Tinkler has been given until Thursday to stump up $240,000 to cover wages for staff of his Patinack Farm thoroughbred stud if he wants a chance of pulling the operation back out of liquidation.
Anthony Matthews, appointed last week as liquidator of Patinack Farm Administration after an administrative error resulted in it failing to pay a $17,000 debt to WorkCover SA, is expected to give an update on Thursday and write to all employees asking for evidence of any further debts.
It is believed the full amount owed to creditors by Patinack, which was the main employment arm of the operation, could be between $5 million and $6 million.
It is understood Mr Tinkler's lawyers have provided assurances that all creditors of the company will be fully repaid in three to four weeks.
Mr Tinkler's personal financial situation is the subject of intense speculation, with debts reported to now amount to about $700 million.
It was reported on Wednesday that Mr Tinkler had been given until the end of the month to repay $200 million or hedge fund Farallon would take control of his main asset, a 19.4 per cent stake in Whitehaven Coal.
Fairfax Media understands neither the $200 million repayment amount, nor the Friday deadline, is correct, but a spokesman for Mr Tinkler would not comment and Farallon did not respond.
One analyst speaking off the record said deadlines from Farallon to Mr Tinkler had been ''missed all year'' but ''the path of least resistance is holding on and waiting''.
Whitehaven shares closed down 5¢ at $2.81, valuing Mr Tinkler's stake at $553 million - about half the $1.1 billion it was worth in April, after a three-way merger with the listed Aston Resources and the private Tinkler Group entity Boardwalk Resources.
Patinack Farm Administration is one of two Tinkler Group entities in liquidation. The other is Mulsanne Resources, which Ferrier Hodgson is winding up after it failed to make a $28.4 million payment to listed coal explorer Blackwood Corporation for a share placement.
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It was revealed on Friday that the state's electricity prices are set to rocket by up to 23 per cent after recommendations by the Queensland Consumer Authority (QCA).
Premier Campbell Newman says the government is shocked by the rise and will be addressing the problem.
Speaking in Brisbane before flying to Bundaberg for Australia Day 2 celebrations, Mr Newman said a subsidy was one option clearly on the agenda.
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Jimmy Garoppolo couldn't have a tougher assignment in his first NFL start. While Tom Brady is suspended, the third-year quarterback leads the New England Patriots at the Arizona Cardinals, one of the Super Bowl favorites, a team owning a strong defense.
Both teams were one win away from the Super Bowl last season.
"Mentally, I'm straight with Arizona, but it is a phenomenal opportunity," Garoppolo said. "This is why you play the game. You play to be in the game and play; you don't want to be the backup."
His opportunity this Sunday has come thanks to the "Deflategate" saga that finally has played out. Brady is gone for four weeks, and Garoppolo is the guy.
He should have a full complement of targets to throw to. Wide receiver Danny Amendola, recovering from knee and ankle issues in the preseason, is expected to start alongside Julian Edelman. Tight end Rob Gronkowski was iced by the Patriots to save him for the regular season. On 66 touchdown catches, he needs three more to break the Patriots record.
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Market players have set aside fiscal cliff concerns this morning and are optimistic that the Fed may do something market-friendly tomorrow. Market players may be anxious to jump ahead of that news.
Breadth is very strong at about 3650 gainers to 1300 losers. Biotechnology, chips and oil are doing well while precious metals are the primary laggard. What is really helping the action today is better action in Apple (AAPL) and aggressive in buying in AIG (AIG) now that the government has dumped the last of its bailout stake.
The feeling I'm getting from this action is that market players are underinvested and are worried about being left behind. Although the market has been holding up well recently, there has been hesitancy to load up with the fiscal cliff looming. While the market has been anticipating a positive resolution, there hasn't been a rush to build long exposure. The action we are seeing today causes fear about underinvestment, and that is why there's a mad scramble this morning.
I'm one of those underinvested folks myself, and I have become even more underinvested as I've flipped movers into this strength. I'm long AAPL and AIG and I'm inclined to add to those positions, but I'd really like to find small-caps to buy aggressively so I'm staying selective.
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Hi - how do I convert an array string into an array (i.e. the following values into an array). It may already look like an array but PHP is seeing it as a string (just need to convert it please).
[plaintext] => This is an example CV.
[filename] => 1345550846.doc
Is there no easier way to convert it straight to an array?
What exactly is the output you want to achieve, as you already have an array...
Can you pass the variable to var_dump() so we can see how PHP is identifying the data
array(2) {
string(23) "This is an example CV.
string(14) "1345555572.doc"
Okay, is that the var_dump of the expected output or of the data you have that you want to convert? As if that is the data you want to convert, you already have a PHP array, if it is the expected output, can you provide the var_dump of the data you want to convert as well?
From what i read, cp, the input is a multi-line sting, in the format shown in the OP.
Take that STRING. (not an array object, an actual string. As if you'd screen-scraped the output of a print_r. and convert it into it's array equivilant.
If i've missed something, let me know.
Okay, I'll try playing around with a few regular expressions when I get home, that could hopefully simplify this process. As if you can write a regex that matches the key and the value of said key, you can then loop through the matches to create your associative array.
hmm, true... something like...
Array {.?(\[(.?)\] => (.*?)\)*} ?
I came up with something similar
/\\[([a-zA-Z0-9]+)\\] => (.*?)(?:\\r\
When used in preg_match_all, the output should be
array (
0 =>
array (
0 => '[plaintext] => This is an example CV.
1 => '[filename] => 1345550846.doc
1 =>
array (
0 => 'plaintext',
1 => 'filename',
2 =>
array (
0 => 'This is an example CV. ',
1 => '1345550846.doc ',
I tried this code but it still doesn't seem to be working (returns blank array).
Here is an example of the code i'm using:
$array_string = 'array(2) {
string(23) "This is an example CV.
string(14) "1345727271.doc"
preg_match_all("/\\[([a-zA-Z0-9]+)\\] => (.*?)(?:\\r\
)/", $array_string, $matches);
Your updated code has quotes around the array keys, I didn't see that in the original text you posted. In fact, that is entirely different than the original text you posted, so which text do you have to convert?
The text is the same as post #5 http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?875714-Convert-array-string-into-an-array&p=5172303&viewfull=1#post5172303
Only the .doc name has changed slightly.
Just where are you getting this "array string"...and how do you know it is not actually an array? And just maybe, you can help yourself instead of being spoon fed like...[omitted]. Most of the code to convert the "array string" with regex is provided. Now help yourself for a change and make the necessary edits to solve the issue on Post #11.
Yes I know I could be nicer...But those that don't help themselves just aggravate me to no end.
I'm getting it from another server, I'm returning it as a string (using print_r) as it's not possible to return as an array to the browser.
why not use json_encode and then json_decode on the receiving server?
Yes that's probably a better solution actually.
So on the other server i use echo json_encode($array);
Then how would I convert back to an array? Just json_decode($string)?
The output of that is:
stdClass Object ( [plaintext] => This is an example CV. [filename] => 1345730220.doc )
right and you would feed that straight to json_decode() which will give you your array back.
Thanks, but it's outputting the following:
stdClass Object
[plaintext] => This is an example CV.
[filename] => 1345730220.doc


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Though increasingly rare, it's always exciting during the summer to come across an old-fashioned push cart making granizados, the shaved ice cones drenched in an array of bottled syrups in supernatural colors. It's hard to match the evenly textured, disappearing flakes that street vendors can pull from a single block of ice in a rickety cart on a sweltering corner. But granizados can be made at home, with any combination of pureed fruits and juices: spiced, spiked and sweetened to taste just like an Italian granita.
Instead of breaking up chunks of ice or burning out a blender, the flavored liquid is set to chill in a shallow baking pan then broken up as the ice crystals form; it is redistributed until the mixture is uniformly slushy and all around refreshing. This weekend I tried a few variations but my favorite was a combination of mango and passion fruit, sweet and sour with a brush of mint for a last bite of cold. If you'd rather leave the serious shaving to professionals, American snow cones, Mexican raspados, Puerto Rican piraguas, and even Korean patbingsu can be sought out, but you'll miss the fun of coming up with your own favorite flavors and textures.
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China represents one of the great unexplored markets for Northwest pears, but that may be about to change.
The country, approved for access in February, represents a significant untapped market for Northwest exporters, marketers said.
"We're getting our paperwork in order to ship to China this season," said Suzanne Wolter, director of marketing at Rainier Fruit Co., Selah, Wash. "It will be interesting to see how that comes together and where the opportunities really are," she said.
With only 15,000 cartons shipped in the first few months after being approved, Kevin Moffitt, president and chief executive officer of Pear Bureau Northwest, said marketers were being cautious in the early period after being approved for export. Chinese officials are very vigilant about checking fruit for possible rots, so exporters were very careful with the fruit they sent to China.
"We didn't reach the targets we wanted to, but it was the tail end of our season," he said.
For the 2013 season, Moffitt said shipments may reach or exceed 100,000 cartons.
Mike Nicholson, sales representative with Columbia Marketing International, Wenatchee, said the growing middle class in developing countries around the world gives reason for optimism for pear export markets.
"We think we've got a good opportunity with red pears in China and the Far East, which is a new market for us," he said.
Red varieties are expected to be popular in China, Moffitt said.
Starkrimson may lead the export efforts to China in September, with shipments expected to continue for several weeks.
"We're still exploring the cold chain and distribution chain in China," Moffitt said.
Retailers in China that are expected to be customers for U.S. pears should have their cold chain in place, so initial sales may run heavier to retailers than to wholesalers, Moffitt said.
Red varieties, including starkrimson and red anjous, may account for up to 40% of shipments to China, but green anjous still will be a key item for China.
Consumer education of retailers and consumers in the China will be a priority.
China could crack the top ten list of export destinations for Northwest pears this year and within the top five within five years, Moffitt said.
"It will certainly be one of our fastest-growing markets," Moffitt said.
Mexico and Canada dominate export shipments of Northwest pears, followed by Russia and Brazil.
Other growth opportunities for export destinations include Russia and India, he said. The Middle East also continues to show increases in U.S. pear consumption, he said.
Latin America will continue to be a very critical market for Northwest pear exporters, Moffitt said.
The bureau is active in 38 export markets, which can include everything from point-of-sale materials to a marketing representative calling on traders.
Moffitt said the bureau has 18 contracted marketing companies who help promote Northwest pears.
After the U.S. cracked the China market and overcame Chinese objections to the threat of fire blight, Moffitt said exporters hope Korea and Japan also will allow access to U.S. pears.


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Jazz at Lincoln Center announces Art Blakey, Lionel Hampton, and Clark Terry as the 2013 inductees into the Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame (EJHF). After gaining the majority popular vote cast by jazz fans around the world between March 6 and March 31, JALC will induct the newest NEJHF class on June 4, 2013, in a private induction ceremony at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, at JALC's home, Frederick P. Rose Hall. The Induction Ceremony and Celebration will feature pianist Jonathan Batiste, drummer Ali Jackson, bassist Reuben Rogers, vibraphonists Joe Locke and Warren Wolf, trumpeters Warren Vache and Roy Hargrove and more. The EJHF honors legendary artists or members of the jazz community based on his or her singular dedication and outstanding contribution to jazz. To date, Jazz at Lincoln Center has inducted 41 members into the EJHF and will continue to induct new members annually. These inductees are nominated by a committee of select musicians and scholars and voted in by an international public vote open to jazz fans around the world. This year's nominating committee includes Ed Berger, Bill Charlap, Connie Crothers, Stanley Crouch, Jon Faddis, Vince Giordano, Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Phil Schaap, Loren Schoenberg, and Spike Wilner.


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We get used to waking up every morning so much that we do not really think about what happens in our bodies during the waking up process. However during that period a miraculous alarm clock system takes action and wakes us up.
That is because Allah created our body with a clock, that can detect the sense of time. A body clock that ensures regulating the body activities such as sleeping, feeding, blood pressure and body temperature on a daily basis. Scientists name this clock hidden deep inside our bodies as "biological clock."
Our biological clock is set up perfectly and operates perfectly.
There is a striking resemblance between our wristwatch and our biological clock. They both complete their rhythms in 24 hours.
The level of energy we will need in the morning, at noon, in the evening and at night changes. Allah created that biological clock to ensure our body operates with an appropriate tempo for our duties.
Thus our organs sense the time and operate accordingly. For example, with the help of biological clock our body senses that it is the morning already and wakes us up and even if you forget the meal time the hunger feeling will wake you up inviting you to eat. (Harun Yahya, The Miracle of Human Creation)
The biological clock is like a best friend following you like a shadow and making the necessary adjustments according to your current environment. In reality this friend is a complex system made up of cells inside you and oversees you as a transfiguration of Allah's name the Compassionate.
How does the Biological clock function?
The biological clock is captained by a main clock in the brain. Aside from this main clock there are various peripheral clocks in our organs that only influence the concerned organ. Managed by the main clock, those peripheral clocks exist in organs such as kidneys, lungs, liver and veins. These play an important role in maintaining the overall balance of the body. The biological clock coordinates the operating rhythms of organs to provide a harmonious functioning inside the body. Biological clock has three important functions. Each phase being a miracle, those functions are as follows:
1. Perception of outside stimulus
2. Formation of the 24 hour rhythm
3. Arrangement of all clocks according to this rhythm
1. Perception of outside stimulus
Imagine if you felt sleepy after the sunrise and you had to sleep during the day, how would your life change? You would have to carry out your duties during the night-time. Bestowing countless blessings to people, Allah created the day and night in the most appropriate way for mankind as well. In a Qur'anic verse, Allah ordered as follows:
It is He Who appointed the night for you, so that you could rest in it, and the day for seeing. There are certainly Signs in that for people who listen. (Surah Yunus, 67)
Without a doubt the most striking fact about the biological clock is that it provides our organs in pitch dark to perceive whether it is the day or night outside. The main clock in the brain constantly tracks the light intensity outside and informs the other organs about it. Like you checking your clock and seeing what the time is, your body is checking the main clock in your brain to perceive what the time is. In reality in your brain there exist neither hands nor pointers, nor do your organs have the eyes to see those if they did exist. The biological clock is a miraculous system that demonstrates Allah's unmatched creation. The main clock in our brain is a miracle both in terms of structure and function. It is formed by two nuclei (nerve cell heaps). Nuclei that are positioned symmetrically on the right and left side of the brain are approximately one fourth of a millimeter. The positions of those nuclei are set specifically for the function they perform; they are positioned just about 3 centimeters at the back our eyes, the optic nerves from the right and left eyes cross each other in an intersection at that point. Nuclei are just above this intersection and are connected in a special well to the intersection.
The main clock gets instant information about light conditions outside with the help of this road and intersection network. Information reaching the main clock occurs as follows: the light particles that fall on retina are transformed into electrical signals by the light sensitive cells there. Later, those signals are transferred both to the visual center and the nuclei. Thus, the nuclei, the main clock can perceive the clock outside instantly, second by second. That is the main control center of the biological clock.
2. Formation of the 24 hour rhythm
The rhythm of the biological clock is set exactly according to a day or 24 hours. The systems in our body function with a rhythm repeated every 24 hours. Researches on the nerve cells which form the main clock inside the brain demonstrate that this rhythm is formed by two special molecules produced in those cells. Molecules named Per and Cry is produced in a certain amount and later disappears by breaking up. The timeframe of molecule production signifies the daytime and the breaking up signifies the nighttime. Namely, the main clock in our brain interprets the molecule production as a sign of daytime and breaking up as a sign of nighttime. During the production a fast tempo is produced and during the breakdown a slow working tempo is formed. When the breakdown of molecules one by one during the night is complete, it is considered a signal and the production is started again. And the cells start functioning with a fast tempo as if it perceives it is daytime already. In this way the day and night rhythms are formed in the main clock inside our brain.
3. Arrangement of all clocks according to this rhythm
Per and Cry molecules are just produced in the main clock inside the brain, so the main rhythm is set there. The main clock in our brain starts getting the light signals from the eyes with the sunrise early in the morning. Even if we are sleeping and our eyes are closed when the intensity of the light reaches to a certain point our retina is stimulated. The light particles that fall on nerve nodes on retina run across a protein there specially created by Allah. The protein named Melanopsin is a light sensitive protein and senses the light and maintains the formation of electrical signals. Those signals are transmitted to nuclei in hypothalamus, namely the main clock. The cells in nuclei sense the light and come to learn that day time started. Once the main clock cells get that signal, they spread signals to whole body to inform the body about the day time beginning. By this, many of the body systems are stimulated . Cognitive system is stimulated, your attention sharpens slowly. The absence of mind when you wake up is caused by this transition period.
The endocrine system is stimulated; the synthesis of hormones that the body needs begins. The immune system is stimulated, and that is why the effectiveness of the drugs you take differs during the day. Heart and vein systems are stimulated: The balance of substances blood carries are regulated, inter cell enzymes are produced. All those adjustments suited for daily conditions continue. Thats why in a dark and dusky environment you can feel sleepy during the day time. For 24 hours the light intensity outside is sensed by the main clock, like an orchestra chef the main clock manages other clocks to protect the harmony of the body. Us being unaware of all those changes, wake up in the morning, get ready and leave the house..
No wonder, Allah the Almighty orders the cells which can't be seen by the eye to function like a clock and perfectly coordinates our body again and again every morning. In a Qur'an verse it is ordered as follows:
Truly Allah, He is the Provider, the Possessor of Strength, the Sure. (Adh-Dhariyat, 58)
It is He Who made the night a cloak for you and sleep a rest, and He made the day a time for rising. ( Al-Furqan,47)
The most obvious indicator of how the biological clock sets up our body to the external environment is the "Jet lag" that occurs in people travelling by air. When a person living in İstanbul goes to the West America, he goes 10 hours back in a day.
For example if this person took off from İstanbul at 5 p.m, when he arrives in California it will be 5 a.m. However this persons' body woke up in İstanbul, and passed the morning and the noon in the rhythm that he is always used to.
However, when this person deplanes in America his eyes perceive a different light. In a flash a change occurs between his body clock and the clock of the city he is in. This leads to a 10 hours of extension in the day time In America. The body of the person orders to sleep according to the body clock. But his eyes continue to perceive light because of the light in the environment and sends "stay awake" message.
The disharmony between the body clock and the main clock requires staying in America several days. Until the systems are in harmony again, the person will be sleepless and uncomfortable. The "Jet Lag" displays how a big blessing the biological clock is. If there were no biological clock in our body there would be no harmony between our body and our daily life.
Norman Ruby who carried out an important invention on biological clock research, evaluates this as "If there were no biological clock it would be impossible to have an uninterrupted sleep. And the time when our body will go into sleep or will become active and awake wouldn't be certain beforehand.
In research published in December 2002, Norman Ruby has proved the relationship between the biological clock and the "melanopsin" molecule in the Retina. This discovery was shown as one of the most important discoveries of the year by the famous Science magazine.
Bruce O'Hara is another scientist who played a role in the research. He comments "If there would be no biological clock many behavioral and physiological disorders would ocur and even the preservation of the body's heat would be impossible. (http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2002-12/sussn120902.php)
Think about it, during the day all of a sudden you would feel cold, or suddenly you would fall asleep, or your blood pressure can rise and you can experience many other illnesses and discomforts. However, because of the biological clock created by Allah in our bodies we are carry on our daily works in a healthy way.
We should praise and thank Allah for this blessing and health. This is mentioned in a verse in the Quran:
It is He Who has created hearing, sight and hearts for you. What little thanks you show! (Surat al-Muminun, 78)
As seen, the biological clock is a rhythm regulated for 24 hours, and programmed specially. Scientists have demonstrated that the 24 hours of circle of sleep-wakefulness continues in people isolated from external stimulants also. Moreover it is understood that the main clock cells in the brain perpetuated in a dark environment in a laboratory also shows this 24 hours rhythm.
In a scientific resource it is explained "In the last 50 years time this fact has emerged that "The nature of life of 24 hours, is not only consisted of the compulsion of the changes in the physical environment because of the worlds movement in 24 hours, but it is the result of the inner time harmony system in the brain." (http://archneur.ama-assn.org/issues/v58n11/abs/nbs10006.html)
Another fact that needs attention is that, this programming is mentioned to us in the Quran. Allah mentions in the Quran that He created man according to rest at night and to work at day time:
It is He Who made the night a cloak for you and sleep a rest, and He made the day a time for rising. ( Al-Furqan,47)
Despite the advanced technologies all over the world, and with all the scientists coming together, they cannot make a similar biological clock that the great Allah has created for us in our bodies.


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I am working in 2D domain. I want to model plane wave (can I create it for a finite duration?) scattering from a time varying geometry. Simply, there is a rectangle shape. But top boundary of rectangle is not flat. It is a curve which is formed according to spectrum of sea surface (Matlab livelink). And this boundary will change in every time step according to velocity of sea surface. Can I achieve this? Can I change the geometry without changing the physics in every time step? By the way other three boundaries of the rectangle is PML. Time varying boundary is sound soft interface (water-air).
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VISIT York has launched its 2013 Tourism Awards and has started the search for the best in tourism across York.
Businesses will be awarded in 13 categories, with three new awards this year, Restaurant of the Year, Café/Tearoom of the Year and Visitor Experience of the Year.
Tourism businesses are now being asked to put in their entries across the 13 categories, which are: Hotel of the Year; Guest Accommodation of the Year; Self-catering/Caravan Park of the Year; Visitor Attraction of the Year; Conference Venue of the Year; Outstanding Customer Service Award; Marketing Campaign of the Year; Shopping Experience of the Year; Restaurant of the Year; Café/Tearoom of the Year; Visitor Experience of the Year; and York Tourism Ambassador.
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RIVERSIDE - It has never been easy for coach Dan Monson's Long Beach State teams when they have played at UC Riverside, regardless of records. Heading into Thursday night's Big West Conference game there, the 49ers were 2-3 under Monson with losses by four, three and two points and victories by six and seven points.
Two of those games went overtime, one went double overtime.
It was therefore no surprise that Long Beach once again found itself in a heck of a game with the Highlanders, even though Riverside came in with an overall record of 4-12 and 1-3 in the Big West.
But thanks to some clutch play down the stretch in regulation by Keala King, and a 10-0 run to begin overtime, the 49ers emerged with a 91-82 victory before 1,164.
King led Long Beach with 18 points. He scored 10 of them in the final 4:51 of regulation and two more in overtime.
It was King's best game since becoming eligible at the start of conference play.
"My coach put me in position to be able to do certain things that I do," said King, a midseason transfer from Arizona State. "We knew down the stretch that they would be in a zone, so my coaches wanted me to just flash in the high post and be able to get the ball in the weak spots and be able to just give my teammates the ball and stuff like that."
Monson said he liked what he saw from King, a 6-foot-5 junior guard.
"Well, Keala's very talented, it's just keeping him focused on the task at hand," Monson said. "He tries to do so much sometimes because he is so talented and gambles a lot both offensively and defensively. And we just kind of get him settled down into what we need him to do and when he does that he's very effective and he did a great job of that in the second half."
James Ennis contributed 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists and five steals for the 49ers (9-8, 5-1). Tony Freeland, another midseason transfer, scored 15 points and had three steals, and Mike Caffey scored 13 points and doled out seven assists.
Long Beach had a solid chance to win in regulation. However, leading 73-70, the 49ers had the ball stolen under the Riverside basket on an inbounds pass. The ball was fed to Chris Harriel, who made a layup to cut Riverside's deficit to 73-72.
After two free throws by Ennis gave the 49ers a 75-72 lead with 13.4 seconds to play, they watched as Harriel hit a 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left to send the game into overtime.
But Long Beach began the extra period with a 3-pointer by Ennis, a 3-pointer by Peter Pappageorge, a basket by King and a dunk by Freeland off an assist by King for an 85-75 advantage with two minutes to play.
Chris Patton led Riverside (4-13, 1-4) with 21 points, Harriel had 15 and Taylor Johns 14. The Highlanders were missing starting point guard, Robert Smith, because of a death in the family.
"You just have to credit them," Monson said. "They're without their best guard and they band together and they just put on a clinic. We just had no answer to guard them."
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During the December 5 edition of Fox News Watch -- Fox News' media criticism show -- contributor James Pinkerton defended Fox News host and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's role in granting a commutation for Maurice Clemmons, who has been accused of killing four police officers in Lakewood, Washington; Fox News did not disclose that Pinkerton served as a senior adviser to Huckabee's presidential campaign. The lack of disclosure comes after Fox News reportedly admitted a mistake in allowing host Gretchen Carlson to interview athlete Derek Jeter without disclosing that her husband is Jeter's agent.
FNC contributor Pinkerton defends Huckabee from criticism
Pinkerton defends Huckabee from criticism. After Fox News contributor Kirsten Powers criticized Huckabee's decision, Pinkerton defended Huckabee by claiming that Clemmons "was 17 years old and convicted of nonviolent -- not -- without a gun, burglary, and sentenced to 108 years. I think most people would see that as excessive. The real scandal is that he had at least three brushes with the law since the year 2000 and nobody, then, ever chose to revoke his clemency. That wasn't Mike Huckabee's fault. That was other people." In 1989 and 1990, Clemmons was sentenced for multiple crimes:
The Arkansas Times reported: "On May 3, 2000, Gov. Mike Huckabee commuted Clemmons' sentence to 47 years, 5 months and 19 days, which made him eligible for parole that day. The Parole Board granted his parole July 13, 2000. He was released Aug. 1, 2000. Clemmons then returned to prison for a July 13, 2001 conviction for robbery in Ouachita County, for which he received a 10-year sentence. He was paroled March 18, 2004."
Fox News fails to disclose that Pinkerton was a senior adviser to Huckabee campaign
Pinkerton joined Huckabee campaign as senior adviser. A January 11, 2008, Politico article reported that "Pinkerton resigned as a Fox News contributor and gave up the column he has written for Newsday" to join Huckabee as a senior adviser:
Pinkerton resigned as a Fox News contributor and gave up the column he has written for Newsday and other newspapers since 1993.
"I went from one thing I loved doing to something else that I felt called to do," Pinkerton said.
Pinkerton started Thursday, with the title of senior adviser. The campaign official said he will work at the intersection of policy and strategic messaging. In other words, he will help beef up Huckabee's policy proposals, which until now have been less detailed than those of some of his rivals.
Pinkerton was lured to the Huckabee team by Ed Rollins, the campaign's national chairman. Both men are Massachusetts natives. In 1982 and 1983, Pinkerton worked for Rollins when he was President Ronald Reagan's director of political affairs.
Rollins sold the job to him as a chance to help "restore the Reagan coalition," Pinkerton recalled.
"I thought, 'I'm not going to turn THAT down,'" he said.
Pinkerton's blog states that he is a Fox News contributor and "a former senior adviser to the Mike Huckabee for President campaign." FoxNews.com identifies Pinkerton as a Fox News "political analyst" and "a regular on 'FOX News Watch.'"
No disclosure. Fox News Watch did not disclose that Pinkerton is a former senior staffer to Huckabee. During the beginning of the show, host Jon Scott simply identified Pinkerton as a fellow for the New America Foundation.
Disclosure problem: Fox News reportedly admits mistake in failing to disclose host Carlson's ties
"Fox News acknowledged Friday in an official comment that a disclosure should have been made" with Carlson. The New York Times reported on December 4 that after Fox & Friends host Gretchen Carlson interviewed baseball player Derek Jeter without disclosing that her husband is Jeter's agent, "Fox News acknowledged Friday in an official comment that a disclosure should have been made." From the Times:
But Ms. Carlson did not disclose the fact that her husband, Casey Close, is Mr. Jeter's agent.
Fox News acknowledged Friday in an official comment that a disclosure should have been made. A Fox News staff member who was aware of the action taken said the management of the news channel was "stunned at the way this was handled by 'Fox and Friends' and that the disclosure was not made."
The staff member, who asked not to identified because the channel's treatment of the people involved was meant to be private, said both Ms. Carlson and Lauren Petterson, the program's executive producer had been "spoken to about the matter."
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The sweetest ring I have seen in ages...it's a poetic notion from young, Brooklyn based designer Kiel Mead. A sterling silver string tied around your finger in celebration of remembrance. The master mold was crafted from an actual tied piece of string.
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HEREFORD & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging everyone with a real fire or woodburning stove to make sure they have their chimneys swept regularly.
The service issues regular reminders as part of its Winter Safety Campaign, knowing the devastating impact a chimney fire can have on a home and its occupants.
Station Commander Alan Haley, from HWFRS's Community Safety department, said: "While we haven't had a particular problem with chimney fires so far this year, we do want people to be aware just how damaging they can be. A fire in a chimney can all too easily spread into the roof space and to other parts of a property, and can even destroy a home completely. "The good news, however, is that most chimney fires can be avoided simply by ensuring chimneys are swept regularly and that only the correct fuels are used."
He urged people to make an appointment now with a registered chimney sweep if their chimney is due a clean. Further chimney safety advice and full details of chimney sweeps operating locally are listed on the Service's website at www.hwfire.org.uk under the Your Safety heading.
So far in 2013, firefighters from HWFRS have attended three chimney fires.
The first of these was at at 10pm on Thursday, January 3 when two fire crews from Redditch were called to a woodburner fire at a property in Bouts Lane in Holberrow Green, Redditch.
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Would be great to have him back for that three-game series against St. Louis which happens to be in roughly 10 days' time.
On the broadcast yesterday Welsh made the comment that hed be back for the start of the 4 game series in Philly. Hopefully this is the last set-back and things are good to go from here. I miss watching him bat more than anything
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." -Vin Scully
I don't understand how Dr. Kremcheck can be responsible for Votto hurting himself while rehabing.
Hey Sparky! Indian Hill English teachers taught me everything I know!
From Tom Groeschen:
http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/201...-might-return/Behind the scenes, the Reds believe Joey Votto could return during their series at Philadelphia next Monday-Thursday but that a more realistic goal is the St. Louis series (Aug. 24-26) in Cincinnati.
"I never argue with people who say baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn't. And that's what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
I have to disagree with many of you on Kremchek. Regardless of the Votto incident, I believe the Reds, in the interests of the franchise, need to review their medical staffing and see if it might be in their interests to at the very least have another doctor around for evaulations of the players.
Having cartilage removed from a knee a few decades ago meant a player was out for a long time. Arthroscopic surgery may not be as invasive, but it's still knee surgery and having had my own bouts of meniscus problems in the past, it is not alarming or surprising to me that his rehab needs to be extended. The human knee is a terrible joint, poorly designed and unable to withstand the stresses we place on it, especially if we happen to run, stop, jump, etc. for a living.
What it often needs is simply time. Here's a case in point. My left knee currently has torn lateral meniscus, which has not been removed because it doesn't bother me constantly. However, it flares up occasionally and after a few weeks of not running, it feels better.
How did I hurt it? Slide tackling in a soccer game and I imagine it's the same issue Votto's having; when you tuck that leg underneath and jump on it, the knee joint is twisted and torqued. Not something it likes to do.
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Back on topic, I read on Redszone when news first came down of Votto's original injury that a poster forgot the last time a knee injury only lasted a few weeks, and that it usually turns out to be an on going, never ending thing. My fear is that this additional ten days turns into 20 or 25 days and so forth.
I hope that Votto returns soon obviously, but I want more also. I need him to be healthy and very well rested. If he comes back against St. Louis (which is my personal hope) he will have been out of the game for 38 days. Obviously he has done his own personal regiment and has worked hard over this period but I need him to be stronger and more rested than anyone else from then to the World Series.
There will be 37 regular season games left when the Reds take the field against the Cardinals. If Votto would to go on a tear through them and into the postseason the chips could all be falling into place for a Red October.
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Kind of reminds me of people who have never been managers criticizing managers.
(Anyone else notice the hypocrisy in saying it's ridiculous to criticize a doctor if you're not a doctor, but it's completely acceptable to rip everything a manager/coach does, even if you've never been a manager/coach?)
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Gophers Suffer Homecoming Loss to Northwestern 21-13
The Gopher football team lost 21-13 Saturday afternoon on Homecoming to Northwestern. The Gophers had numerous chances in the final 5 minutes but Max Shortell's attempts at the end zone on 3rd and 4th and goal with just over 2 mintes left failed. Shortell started the game but was replaced by Marquis Gray in the 2nd quarter. Gray played until the end of the 3rd quarter when he aggravated his ankle injury.


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The Big Heavy: Chain Necklaces From Resort
Budding fashion designer Nellie Partow is something of an anomaly. Here's a woman who grew up idolizing Gianni Versace, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent and recently had a successful run as a competitive boxer. Add to that her experience working at Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and John Varvatos, and the result is tailored, feminine styles with tough-girl appeal. Though Partow hails from southern California, her sharp, minimal separates and softly architectural dresses in deep shades of olive, burgundy and champagne practically ooze New York chic.
Nellie Partow "Evita" camisole
Nellie Partow "Alexo" shorts
Stella McCartney shoes "I bought these shoes during a trip to Greece...I have a serious weakness for footwear."
"Working with designers like Calvin Klein, Donna Karan and John Varvatos taught me the level of commitment necessary to have a successful company and most importantly how to balance the creative facet with the business aspect."
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Question for the Money Doctors
Question submitted on Sep 27, 2012.
I work for the US Govt currently residing outside the US for the past 2 years. I filed my 2011 taxes using a ND mailing address while not paying any ND state taxes, however I paid my federal taxes.
Am I required to pay any ND state taxes?
Note: My last state of residence was VA...am I required to pay any state taxes in VA or ND?
Thank you very much,
Hi Vicki,
With the limited information provided, I can only answer your question in a general way. I note that you filed your US tax return with a ND mailing address, versus your foreign address. Do you continue to own a home or pay rent in ND? Do your spouse or children continue to live in ND? If so, perhaps you are still "domiciled" in the state of ND.
In general, states tax individuals that are "domiciled" in their state or have a permanent place of abode in their state. Nonresidents without a state domicile or permanent place of abode are generally only taxed on income earned within the state through a business, rental property, etc. Please note that domicile refers to an individual's legal residence. Domicile generally means the place that is the permanent home to which an individual always intends to return whenever absent from it. If an individual has more than one physical place of abode, only one of them may be the individual's domicile. Domicile is based on the intent, facts and actions of an individual and your domicile is generally the home where your spouse and children reside. The definition of domicile is interpreted on a state by state basis and you would be well served to contact a CPA/PFS in ND to help you with the ND interpretation.
Also, please note that many state have more a favorable interpretation of the domicile rules for US Government employees and military personnel.
I hope that this helps,
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A HEADTEACHER is calling on parents to rally as the consultation on the academisation of Darwen Vale High School is set to begin.
Headteacher Fiona Jack is urging parents and members of the community to get involved in the process over the next few weeks.
Mrs Jack is asking parents to give the Department of Education a 'wish list' of what they want for their school.
However union leaders have criticised the news that academy sponsor the Aldridge Foundation is to lead the process and that parents will not be balloted.
Blackburn with Darwen Council have also called for a parental vote to feature.
In a letter to parents, Mrs Jack said: "The Secretary of State will consider a number of factors, including the consultation, in making his final decision. It is important to emphasise that the consultation is not a vote or ballot.
"The sponsor will want to work with staff at Darwen Vale to understand what the educational priorities for families in the area are. It is also an opportunity for families, staff and pupils to consider what they might want of a sponsor; in effect, to create a 'wish-list' for Darwen Vale."
She added: "I want to assure you that my only goal is to achieve the very best for our pupils – your children – and I hope that we can approach this period of consultation in a positive way to ensure that we get the right outcome for Darwen Vale."
NUT representative from Blackburn with Darwen, Simon Jones, said: "It's clearly an undemocratic and sham process unless parents have their say.
"Forced academy conversions are usually very unpopular and parents tend to be 80 or 90 per cent against. We would like to see a true representation of parental views and I applaud the council for backing this call for a vote."
At Blackburn with Darwen Council, councillors from all parties were in agreement that parents should have the final say.
Councillors voted in support of a motion calling on any school consulting on whether on not to become an academy, and on the preferred sponsor, to hold a ballot of parents.


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A PILOT project pioneered at schools in Burnley and Pendle is set to expand across the country.
The Job Junction scheme initially opened at Sir John Thursby Community College, in Burnley, before also setting up at Marsden Heights Community College, in Nelson.
And it has proved so successful in less than a year that the project, run by Burnley-based Positive Footprints, has now been licensed to 10 schools in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, in Birmingham.
Lesley Burrows, managing director, said: "People from Sandwell came up in December to look at the scheme, and they were very impressed and wanted 10 licences.
"They are the first licences in the rest of the country so it is exciting, and we are in discussions with other local councils as well.
"Our aim is to see a Job Junction in every school in the country."
Pupils at the schools can go to the Job Junction, inside the school building, and look at real local vacancies, complete application forms, get shortlisted, and have mock interviews.
Mrs Burrows said: "It gives them real, hands-on experience.
"The scheme has been a huge success so far. Teachers have told us that it has improved the confidence of students dramatically.
"When it comes to applying for jobs, and having interviews, it will now be second nature to them."
In Burnley, the Job Junction has worked with local firms such as Aircelle, AMS Neve, FutabaTenneco, and Euravia, with feedback on applications, and interviews, often given by local firms.
The Job Junction is managed within the school by a 'dream team' of older pupils who have been specially trained for the role.