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Mad cow disease aka BSE can't be contracted eating muscle cuts of beef, only brain or spinal products if the animal were contaminated. It can't be renderend inert by cooking to a higher temperature as it is a radical protein and is not bacteria or viral.
There has been much damage to the livestock industry in the US by media hype when generally they were only interested with headlines.
The US livestock industry is the safest in the world. There has only been one reported case in all the millions and millions of animals raised. The probability of getting struck by lightening while standing on your head is much greater than contracting BSE from US beef.
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New York Mets have been smoking hot of late and they have a couple decisions coming up with a couple pitchers. Oliver Perez and John Maine are expected to be "healthy" soon. ESPN reported that Maine has likely pitched his last pitch as a New York Met but because of money Perez will be back if he doesnt accept a minor league assignment.
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Links for Recycling
These links will help you with recycling a variety of items, from appliances to batteries.
- Toxic Waste Collection Centers
- Toxic waste includes paints, pesticides, fertilizers and used oil.
- Electronic Devices
- Electronics may contain toxic heavy metals and known carcinogens. They should not be thrown away with your regular trash. Many retail stores such as Best Buy will recycle electronics. Here is a link that may pay you for your used electronic devices.
- CLFs
- No free lunch! Compact fluorescent lightbulbs can reduce your electricity usage, but they contain small amounts of mercury, so must be disposed of carefully. This site has information on recycling many items.
- Athletic Shoes
- Athletic shoes can be recycled into different types of padding, such as running tracks, and tennis and basketball courts. The company will take any brand of athletic shoe.
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- Single-use batteries and some other types of batteries can be recycled at the Washington County landfill site, as well as many other items.
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Through an effort called Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW), NSF has expanded and enhanced the ability for GRFs to be hosted by a science agency in a partner country for a period of three to 12 months. While overseas, they can receive a living allowance from the host country as they pursue their research in a host institution. They will also be eligible to receive an international travel allowance from NSF. NSF's goal is to continue to broaden the program over time by bringing in new international partners to expand opportunities. In this video Graduate Research Fellows discuss the advantages of the international research collaborations they undertook as part of their graduate experiences.Credit: National Science Foundation
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• arrogate •
Pronunciation: æ-rê-gayt • Hear it!
Part of Speech: Verb, transitive
Meaning: 1. To lay claim to something to which you have no right; to appropriate inappropriately. 2. To claim something for someone else to which you have no right or legitimate claim.
Notes: We often use the adjective arrogant without thinking of its origins. It is easy, however, to see how arrogating is a form of arrogance, for you can arrogate importance as well as the property of others. Because arrogance has shifted its meaning, today's verb has created another adjective for itself, arrogative, as someone with arrogative tendencies. The noun is arrogation.
In Play: In its most direct sense, today's word refers to the action of laying claim to anything that isn't yours: "Ford Parket seems to have simply arrogated to himself his father's car after driving it for two years." This word is always convenient around aggressive people who like to take control: "When did you arrogate the power and wisdom to organize our trip to the beach?"
Word History: Today's Good Word is built on the past participle arrogatus of the Latin verb arrogare "to arrogate", itself made up of ad "to + rogare "to ask". The ultimate source of the root in rogare, rog-, is the Proto-Indo-European root rog-/reg- "move in a straight line" with the Shifty O that is sometimes E. The O-form appears in many Latin words we borrowed: abrogate, interrogate, and prerogative. English directly inherited the root as rake. The E-form turns up in words referring to measuring sticks, such as ruler, which goes back to Latin regula "a straight stick". The other type of ruler should also be straight, so the word for "king" was also associated with this root; it turns up in Hindi raja and Latin rex (reg-s). The Latin word became roi "king" in French, the adjective of which, royal, we also pilfered. In English the E-form, reg-, turned out to be rich. Quite a derivational trip, don't you think?
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The regent, wishing to be truly regal, in his arrogance attempted to abrogate the laws of succession and arrogate the throne to himself. The people rightly ruled that he was not deserving of such a prerogative and quickly deposed him. The throne was returned to the rightful king, and the regent now spends his days in a monastic cell, allowed out only for rogations.
Sounds a bit like Prince John and King Richard.
Sounds a bit like Prince John and King Richard.
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Slava, you done been prowling in the archives again.
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Not so much the archives as the unanswered posts. I feel sorry for these lexical orphans.
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Abreu ups RBI total to 96 in White Sox victory
Slugger drives in go-ahead run with one-out single in seventh
CHICAGO -- To pitch to Jose Abreu or not to pitch to Jose Abreu?
That was the question facing the Indians and staff ace Corey Kluber during the White Sox 3-2 victory Wednesday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
Actually, it's a question that has plagued White Sox opponents for much of this season. And it's not a shot at any other hitter in the White Sox lineup, as much as it's high praise for the odds-on American League Rookie of the Year favorite and AL Most Valuable Player candidate.
There were two scoring chances at U.S. Cellular Field where the Kluber-Abreu matchup ultimately decided the outcome. In the third, with Adam Eaton on third and two outs, the Indians (67-64) went after Abreu, and he singled home the tying run. Adam Dunn followed with a double to right-center that scored Abreu.
The situation was a bit trickier in the seventh.
With the game tied at 2 thanks to a Lonnie Chisenhall homer off of Hector Noesi (8-9) in the top of the frame, the White Sox (60-72) had runners on first and third with one out and Abreu at the plate.
They started the frame putting runners on second and third with a Carlos Sanchez single and an Eaton ground-rule double, but Alexei Ramirez's grounder to Chisenhall at third produced an out at the plate. That out was confirmed after White Sox manager Robin Ventura requested a crew-chief review to see if catcher Roberto Perez blocked the plate without the baseball.
Cleveland still could have elected to pitch around Abreu, loading the bases for Dunn or for right-handed-hitting pinch-hitter Paul Konerko if the Indians turned to left-handed reliever Marc Rezepczynski. Instead, Kluber (13-8) attacked Abreu with seven pitches outside of the zone. That seventh pitch, which would have been ball four, was poked back into center by Abreu to score the game-winning run.
"He didn't throw too much good, but I wanted to bring the guy in from third base, so I was as aggressive as I could be," said Abreu through interpreter and White Sox manager of cultural development Lino Diaz. "He left a pitch there and I was able to connect and get the ball through the middle."
"Even when you make some good pitches, sometimes good hitters are able to get their hits," said Kluber, who struck out eight over 6 1/3 innings. "He covers a lot of pitches, so you've just got to kind of mix it up on him."
Abreu's final connection, along with scoreless relief work from Javy Guerra and Zach Putnam (fourth save), ended the club's season-worst seven-game losing streak and four-game streak at home. They improved to 7-2 at home against the Indians, who made the playoffs last season thanks to a 17-2 record against the South Siders.
Noesi earned the victory, meaning the White Sox have a 12-10 record in games that the right-hander has started for them this season. He had very little room for error going against Kluber and made very few mistakes while allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings, striking out five and walking one.
"Well, you know he is good and I was not thinking about, 'Oh, he's going to do good,' you know?" said Noesi, who threw 99 pitches compared to 118 for Kluber. "And then I was just trying to go to my game and do my game."
"His offspeed stuff looked very good, he kept the ball down and he throws 95 [mph]," said Eaton of Noesi. "He knows how to pitch and him and [catcher Tyler Flowers] work really well together. It's really fun to play behind those guys."
As well as Noesi pitched, a victory might not have been possible without Abreu. The good feeling the White Sox have coming out of this season, regardless of their final record, also wouldn't be possible without the free agent from Cuba.
Three hits on Wednesday pushed Abreu's season average to .312. His two RBIs raised that total to 96. Although Abreu has just two homers in August, he has proven to be so much more than a power hitter.
Eaton compared Abreu's offensive game to Paul Goldschmidt, his former teammate in Arizona.
"My dad always said most good hitters are line-drive hitters. They just happen to go out," said Eaton of Abreu, who is now 6-for-13 against Kluber and is hitting .500 during a current seven-game hitting streak. "He sprays the ball all over the field. He's very disciplined at the plate, knows what he's doing, can hit to all fields with power and I'm lucky to be his teammate."
"I'm very happy because we just came out of a bad stretch there," Abreu said. "I was concentrating since yesterday on this pitcher because I knew he was going be tough. I dedicated a lot of time to preparing against him and was glad we got that win today."
It was a win decided by Abreu answering Kluber's challenge.
"Jose was great tonight," Ventura said. "He stayed through the middle of the field and came up with some big RBIs for us."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Awareness and lovingkindness (metta) are essential to living a spiritual life. Awareness as developed through mindfulness practice leads to clarity, insight and understanding. Love opens the heart, allows a kind embrace of ourselves and connects us intimately with life. The fusion of these qualities helps us to respond more compassionately to the challenges that we encounter in ourselves and in life.
This weekend course will be held largely in silence, and is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. We will draw guidance from the teachings and practices of the Buddha, and inspiration from the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Through comprehensive meditation instruction, talks and group discussions, we will discover how awareness and metta are intimately related and mutually supportive. We will explore how they help us to live more wisely and kindly in the world.
An optional daily period of yoga will be offered by Leslie Booker.
9 CE credits are available for Psychologists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. An additional fee of $50 will be payable at the end of your retreat when you receive your certificate.
IMS offers CE credits for psychologists through the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP), which is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IMP maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
IMS offers CE credits for Licensed Mental Health Counselors also through IMP, which is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to sponsor continuing education for National Certified Counselors. IMP (Provider #6048) adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. Credits are applicable for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Counseling/Allied Mental Health and PDP accreditation.
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Registration is regarded as a commitment by the student to comply with all regulations of the college. In addition to the regular registration period, the college offers the student an opportunity to register at an earlier date to allow extra time for effective use of advising services and to permit access to classes which fill early in the regular registration period. Please refer to the academic calendar for specific drop/add period dates.
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Honey Program
Honey is a very popular sweetener in the U.S. with 70% of the national demand being imported from abroad. More and more US customers choose to buy Fair Trade Certified honey. As honey extends beyond food products into bodycare products, Fair Trade certified honey is poised to take off within the next few years. This will allow a growing number of beekeeper cooperatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America to establish long-term, stable trade relationships, receive better prices for their honey, and invest in their community development.
How to import Fair Trade Honey
- Sign a Fair Trade USA certification and licensing agreement.
- Pay Fair Trade USA an annual importer fee of $500.
- Purchase Fair Trade Certified honey from Fair Trade cooperatives, producer groups or exporters certified by FLO-Cert. Sell Fair Trade Certified honey to other Fair Trade registered traders and operators.
- Pay at least the Fair Trade minimum price and the designated Fair Trade premium to the certified cooperative--see the Pricing Database
- Submit quarterly reports to Fair Trade USA on Fair Trade Certified imports and sales. Undergo, and comply with, regular desk audits and on-site audits.
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- Submit quarterly reports on Fair Trade Certified honey purchases and product sales. Undergo, and comply with, regular desk audits and on-site audits.
- Brands pay a fee based on quarterly sales of labeled Fair Trade Certified products.
- Please ask about our program for small-scale partners, as lower fees and reporting requirements apply.
- Please note: For composite products with more than one ingredient, all ingredients that can be Fair Trade Certified should be Fair Trade Certified.


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Happy Anniversary Merge Records — and a giveaway!October 9, 2009 • 23 Comments • category: News and Publicity
You scene kids probably already know about Merge Records (the awesome little label that produces some of the biggest indie bands out there–Arcade Fire, Spoon, Magnetic Fields–and just happens to be our "next-door neighbor" in Durham). To help celebrate their recent 20th anniversary, we published a book that chronicles the label's success story. And to celebrate even more, we're hosting a giveaway: FIVE of our followers will receive a copy of a Merge Records sampler CD, which includes 21 tracks and a whole lot of awesomeness, in addition to a copy of the new book. Read on for highlights from the press, video from the tour, and info on how to win the goods!
Our Noise: The Story of Merge Records, the Indie Label that Got Big and Stayed Small by John Cook is making some noise of its own. New York Magazine recommended the book in its Fall Arts Preview issue, with a photo of Merge co-founder Laura Ballance, saying "the tale of how this tiny record label stuck to its artist-friendly principles and somehow prospered is thoroughly enlightening and uplifting, a model for how to combine your passion and your profession, without screwing up either."
Co-founder Mac McCaughan was interviewed for Salon's new "Expert Witness" interview series, and Mac, Laura, and John Cook chimed in to talk about what happens when indie rock grows up on Gawker's Book Club.
The book and duo have also been a big hit in the blogosphere, getting posts in more than 60 music and arts blogs, including Paste, Bust, Village Voice, Pitchfork, The Onion, Largehearted Boy and MotherJones.
And in case reading about the label wasn't enough, fans and readers were able to see the dynamic indie duo first-hand. Mac and Laura both participated in some great local events at indie stores The Regulator, Bull's Head Bookshop, and Quail Ridge Books, as well as Malaprop's in Asheville. Not only did they share stories about the label and readings from the book, but they treated audience members to covers of some of their favorite Merge artists.
Mac McCaughan & Laura Ballance of Superchunk "Throwing Things" from Triangle Music on Vimeo.
Mac, Laura and John have one remaining event at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe in New York City on Friday, October 23, at 7:00 pm, where they'll again charm the audience with stories and songs — and an auction of the guitar that Mac plays at the event to benefit the cafe. If you're in the area, check it out!
Five lucky readers will win this week's Algonquin Book Booty: their very own Merge sampler CD and a copy of Our Noise; to enter, just leave a comment telling us about your favorite Merge band or song. The contest will close at 11:00 pm ET on Thursday, October 15, and we'll announce the winners on Friday!
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11:12 am
Helena Knox says...
I suppose I'd have to say Arcade Fire is my favorite Merge band but, wow, it is not particularly easy to say that given the ridiculously delicious selection of bands on the label. Merge Records produces such consistently excellent music that truly knocks my socks off every time. I've seen the Broken West three times on two coasts. Same with Telekinesis. I'll be seeing Wye Oak for the first time tonight and I can't wait. I've seen Superchunk and the Rosebuds more times than I can count. I adore Camera Obscura and caught their most recent show at Cat's Cradle. I'm yet to see Neutral Milk Hotel, but I'm looking forward to their new album. I love all of these bands; I love Merge Records. Just keep being awesome.
11:31 am
Tova B. says...
the rosebuds are a recent find for me and i quite like them- a lot of variety!
11:52 am
cindy current says...
merge records has been, and continues to be, an amazing place that fosters great new music. i am such a fan.
11:54 am
Sandy Sulzer says...
Superchunk all the way!
That kid in the yellow tee above is also officially my fave indie concert goer.
12:02 pm
Marianne Drysdale says...
So many good ones – I have to be boring and say Arcade Fire! Though I do love recently signed Language of Love too – fabulous live.
12:26 pm
tom franklin says...
arcade fire, thanks to various friends.
12:28 pm
Alan Harris says...
This would be a really nice prize to win. I particularly like The Rosebuds.
12:28 pm
fred l says...
I don't have a favorite band or song, that's why I'd like to win this sampler.
12:46 pm
Kera Bolonik says...
You helped me eMerge as a discerning listener–thanks Merge!
1:04 pm
Kim K. says...
Magnetic Fields' "Papa Was a Rodeo." Brilliant. Funny. Dark.
1:51 pm
Al S. says...
The reissue of The Magnetic Fields The Wayward Bus
2:02 pm
Sarah Coppola says...
I love Arcade Fire! Along with Spoon, Neutral Milk Hotel and a lot of other Merge bands. And many of the bands I haven't actually heard yet I've heard of. Which, in the Indie world, can be impressive in itself! Looking forward to hearing more Merge bands!!
2:06 pm
Jessica Sadler says...
We love She & Him- we saw them live and loved Hold Me.
2:09 pm
Joel Sadler says...
Conor Oberst – Lenders in the Temple
3:04 pm
Cat W. says...
I'm pretty excited about Where the Wild Things Are — mostly for the Arcade Fire soundtrack. I really want to give this book to a friend for Christmas, so pick me!
3:06 pm
Paul Brackett says...
to this day, "slack motherfucker" cheers me up. And the Arcade Fire free show in Carrboro last year was amazing.
3:25 pm
Mary E-B says...
The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing. It's full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but I – I love it when you read to me and you -you can read me anything
4:14 pm
Kelly McCollum says...
i could not possibly love Spoon any more than i do. a while back, a friend of mine told me he started listening to them as well. i congratulated him, letting him know that he was finally cool.
thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
1:22 am
Jen J says...
Not for all North Carolina!
7:00 am
Emily Bell says...
Superchunk & Spoon – what a cool book!
3:35 pm
Valerie F says...
My super-cool boyfriend is always the one to introduce me to new indie music, including Arcade Fire… BUT, I totally learned about Spoon from a Scrubs episode =)
10:43 pm
Nicky D says...
Lets see I got 2 shout outs about how I am so cool that NOW I know about Spoon and AF. How do I even beat that?!
This is really awesome that you guys are putting out a book chronicling their label's success. Its nice to see local businesses and people stick together despite each's nationwide success! Kudos everyone!
11:49 am
Erika S. says...
I love Spoon!


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The pro-monopoly hack angle on this poll showing overwhelming support for ending the state booze monopoly (61-35) is going to be that it was commissioned by the Commonwealth Foundation.
But non-hacks will be interested to see that Fairbank is almost exclusively a Democratic pollster, and that they really bent over backwards to craft neutral question wording.
The results are a disaster for the pro-monopoly side, as the poll finds majority support for ending the monopoly in every single demographic and political subgroup, except for people who admit to never buying anything from the state stores. Every geographic region wants to end the monopoly except (narrowly) Philadelphia County, which is interesting since it is the region best positioned to benefit from a more competitive market.
52% of Democrats are in favor of ending the monopoly. But the really damning finding is that unions haven't even persuaded union households that they should care about this issue:
52% of union members support privatization, and 58% of people in union households support it. That's compared to 61% in non-union households; almost within margin of error.
I have some big problems with the Corbett plan, but it could be made better and less kludgey if Democratic politicians would actually engage on the issue instead of continuing to ignore what their voters want.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The 10th-ranked Saint Leo men's soccer team captured its first Sunshine State Conference win with a 1-0 victory over the defending National Champions Lynn University on Tuesday night at University Field and advanced to a record of 7-1 and 1-0 in conference play.
Scoring the lone goal in the matchup for the Lions in the 42nd minute was Josh Davis as he found time and space for the 18 yard strike, off the far post and into the back of the net. Lions' goaltender Manuel Schoenhuber completed the match with a clean sheet and five saves.
As Lynn (4-4-1, 1-1 SSC) dominated the shot category with a difference of 16-5, the Lions defense was superb as they kept the ball from touching the back of the net. For the Lions, Lukas Cramer was changed from forward to sweeper in the second half as the defense rallied around his leadership and pushed to victory.
Kevin Shields yielded the only goal on the night while facing five shots from the Lions' offense.
The Lions will continue action as they travel to Nova Southeastern on Saturday to face the Sharks in Saint Leo's second SSC matchup of 2013.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the nationally ranked Saint Leo Men's Soccer team, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions' news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.


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Feb 12, 2014
SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's and women's tennis teams took to the courts against Florida Southern on Wednesday afternoon, but were unable to complete doubles play before inclement weather forced both teams to find shelter.
The men's match has been rescheduled for Friday, February 14, with a new start time of 4 p.m.
The women's match has been postponed until further notice.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo tennis teams, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.


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Liver Cancer
The liver is located in the right side of the abdomen. It stores and metabolizes nutrients. It also filters and stores blood. Liver cancer is the growth of cancer cells in the liver.
Cancer occurs when cells in the body divide without control or order. Normally, cells divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms, called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant growths. These growths can invade nearby tissues. Cancer that has invaded nearby tissues can then spread to other parts of the body.
It is not clear exactly what causes these problems in the cells, but it is probably a combination of genetics and environment.
Liver cancer is more common in men, and in people over 40 years old. Other factors that may increase your chance of liver cancer include:
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Symptoms of liver cancer in the early stages are vague. They often go unnoticed.
Liver cancer can cause the following symptoms:
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Your bodily fluids may be tested. This can be done with:
Imaging tests evaluate the liver and other structures. These may include:
The physical exam combined with all of your test results, will help to determine the stage of cancer you have. Staging is used to guide your treatment plan. Like other cancers, liver cancer is staged from I-IV. Stage I is a very localized cancer, while stage IV indicates a spread to other parts of the body.
Surgery is the only procedure used to try to cure liver cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can reduce symptoms associated with the cancer. They are not considered able to cure liver cancer by themselves.
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Fatima N.'s Review
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater, is an amazing sequel to her first novel The Raven Boys. The book was exciting, mysterious, and even scary while being adventurous. The many cars, Cabeswater, Ronan's dreams, and all the characters (and creatures!) came together perfectly. Most of the story revolves around the danger Cabeswater is in, and especially Ronan's special ability. His past is drudged up and new characters come into the picture. Ronan is seen in different lights throughout the book, and his faults and good traits come up through the plot. The humor of the book and scary creatures make the story ten times better, along with the development between Gansey and Blue. All in all, a book worth a whole weekend.


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Fishes hunt their prey with their eyes rather than tracking their smells; and as a result Our Lord created these living beings' eyes in the most splendid and multi-functional way for their needs. As a matter of fact, some fishes are able to see not only what is deep down in the water, but also what is above the water. Some have very superior color visions and others have the ultimate resolution of sight. The reason of these splendid features in the fish eyes is that they have a more different eye structure than that of land animals.
The eye is one of the organs that have drawn the evolutionists into a dead end since Darwin admitted that the thought of the eye made him cold all over. (From a letter to his friend Asa Gray – on April the 3rd, 1860) The reason why the evolutionists flew away from it is better understood once the structure and the function of the eye are examined.
The eye has a very complex structure consisted of many different organelles and sections. It has amazingly comprehensive functions. These comprehensive functions are formed by a harmonious cooperation of different organelles and sections making the eye. Besides, the eyes are created with the most suitable features for each species in accordance to their needs. Our Lord Who created the universe reveals that He is the One Who created the eye, in one verse of the Quran:
Say: 'Who provides for you out of heaven and earth? Who controls hearing and sight? Who brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living? Who directs the whole affair?' They will say, 'Allah.' Say, 'So will you not have fear?' (Surah Yunus, 31)
In this article, we will refer to the fishes and amphibians (animals capable of both living in water and on land such as frogs, toads and salamanders) and to the superiority of their sights.
The General Features of Fish Eyes
Fish eyes see the world behind a transparent curtain. This curtain is a reminiscent of the goggles used by divers.
The field of vision under water is limited and unnecessary after 30 meters of depth. As the fishes need to see the objects close to them, their eyes are created according to this need. Their spherical and hard structures are adjusted to see the objects that are closer. Once the fish wants to see a distant point, the whole lens system is pulled backwards via a special muscle mechanism. (This feature is one of the conveniences provided by the spherical structure)
The other reason for the spherical structure is the refraction of light in water. As the eye is filled with a fluid that has almost the same density with water an image outside does not refract while being reflected on the eyeball. And consequently, the image outside the eye lens is focused exactly on the retina and the fish becomes able to see clearly underwater, unlike man.
Yet, after 15 meters of depth, water functions as an optical filter that does not allow the infrared and ultraviolet lights; thus fishes do not need a very advance color vision. This is because their world is almost consisted of a mere blue, close to a green.
Fishes are more sensitive to soft lights than animals on land as they have more cells sensitive to soft light in their retinas. And this allows them to use the light in water at the most highest amount.
Now, let's exploresome fish eyes possessing these superior features.
Sharks look for food everywhere from the shallow waters to the deep oceans and therefore their eyes are created in the most suitable way for the changes in water pressures. As a result of this wonderful feature of Creation, the inner eye and retina balances the pressure difference applied on the outer surface of the eye and prevents the eye from being harmed by any pressure. The eyes of this living being are created to be able to see even in dim light. Thanks to this feature, the eye perceives the objects in low resolution better than man does and thus gains a sharp vision.
Different species of sharks have different eye types of their own. For instance, hammerhead shark has its eyes on the lobes bestriding its head. This feature of creation increases the three dimensional visual quality of the animal and enables it to measure the distance between better while swimming fast towards its prey.
Scald Fish
Almighty Allah created the eyes of scald fish in the most suitable form for its body type, as a sign of His Supreme Intelligence. This fish living in the depth of the sea has a flat body type enabling him to protect himself by hiding under the sand. As a result of this body type and protection technique, its eyes are on the same side of its body. Thanks to this feature of its eyes, it can still see its enemies while lying in the sand. It is for sure that this feature scald fish has is one of the manifestations of the Eternal Compassion of Almighty Allah.
Four Eyed Fish
The eye structure of four eyed fishes is unique. The feature making these beings' eyes unique is that they have two eye lenses on both eyes and thus they are able to focus on different objects under and above water, simultaneously.
This is the reason why the fish is named as "the four eyed fish". In these eyes, each eye lens has the ability of looking at a different direction. Its eye is big and a reminiscent of that of frog's; and while half of its eye ball is looking above the water, the other half is able to see under water. It is a great miracle that brain combines different images taken from the same eye and simultaneously interprets these images, and then presents the collected information to the living being. As their eye structure enables them to see what is above the water, it becomes them difficult to be hunted by the fisherman.
Many amphibians such as frogs and salamanders perceive objects in colors. Almighty Allah created them with at least four types of photo receptors possessing different chemical compounds. Besides, that amphibians are able to see 360 degrees around their bodies provides them a superior quality. Our Lord reveals that He created living beings in many different forms, in one verse of the Quran:
"And Allah has created every animal from water: of them there are some that creep on their bellies; some that walk on two legs; and some that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills for verily Allah has power over all things." (Surah An-Nur, 45)
Almighty Allah created a very special iris structure in the frog eyes, enabling light control. Frogs have very different forms of irises such as in the shape of heart, pear, round or oval. That frogs have different iris structures in their eyes is a sign of Our Lord's beautiful name Al-Musawwir (The One Who Shapes). Thanks to these original iris structures, frogs are able to focus on objects close and distant.
During the researches, a very interesting characteristic of frog eyes was discovered. The retina cells on frog eyes send more signals to the brain when small, dark and moving object passes by. In other words, their eyes are particularly created to perceive flies. Besides, their eye sockets allow them to move their eyes into several directions and thus they can easily see their prey or predators. Their splendid eye structures are imitated by the plane engineers and are modeled to design surveillance equipment in motion, for military aircraft.
Salamanders have very big eyes in comparison to their bodies. Their eyes are as colorful as their bodies and thus enable them to be protected. Salamanders can perceive the images in three dimensions, they measure the distance by comparing two different images reflecting on the retinas of their right and left eyes. By doing so, they detect the exact location of their prey and catch it in a sudden move by their tongues.
Pinhole eyes are seen in some marine creatures such as Nautilus and Planarianda. This is an eye type that does not require lenses. The light is not focused by a lens as it does in the camera eye. The pinhole box cameras in 1930s and 40s are an example for this optical structure. This camera works without a lens and uses the natural optical light scaltering varying from image to image.
Living beings having this type of eye uses changeable eye pupils to adjust to the different light changes.
Nautilus, one of the living beings having this particular eye structure, can dive 4000 meters deep down. It is for sure that in deep waters, light is very little. And as a result, its eye pupils changes depending on the depth. When it requires more light to detect an image deep down in the ocean, the retina in the eye forms a wider pupil.
The eye structure it has may not be suitable for perceiving objects in three dimensions; however what is really essential for its living is that it should have a light sensitive eye structure. Almighty Allah created its structure in the most suitable form for its needs.
Both fishes and amphibians are created in the most ideal form for their environments. However, either on land or in water, the basic life principles do not change for animals. They need to breathe, to feed (to hunt) and to become the prey. As a result, they need to see the world around and to distinguish their predators and prey from one another. And in order to this, they have very special eyes that can allow them to see underwater or on land. Almighty Allah granted splendid features to these beings with wonderful eye structures, shapes and vision qualities. That our Lord creates such a variety of beings and such a variety of systems belonging to these beings is an instructive sign for all true believers as it is revealed in the Holy Quran:
There is instruction for you in cattle. … (Surah An-Nahl, 66)


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these whimsical tumblers can be used along side any dishware - they're made from whisper thin glass & have a very old school french hand despite the 'disposable' design. great for the breakfast table.
The warmth of wood for scooping frozen treats.
These coasters can be used for teapots, plates, bowls and even cups. They come in your choice of maple, cherry, and walnut
This crease plate is pretty unique, and although it may be hard to actually place anything on it it would make fabulous decor
what looks like a vase is actually a stack of bowls. Perfect for keeping in the living room as decoration then whipping out for snacks and such later on
I probably lack the patience to put one of these lovely postcards together, however, I can see some of my craftier friends taking much delight in such a shabby chic delivery.
These smart seasoning holders allow you to showcase the beautiful natural colors of all your favorite spices. Even when empty they make a simply elegant decoration.
Looking at these make me want to cook more
A perfect postcard to send to family or loved ones, it comes with peices to make 3D representations of your love
There's just something that seems perfect about a handmade from wood coffee mug.
Make a great first impression with this stylish business card holder. I love this sophisticated yet simple design! Handmade in Japan from Japanese Oak or Padouk.Tags: wood, handmade, interviews, Japan, business cards, business card case, merchant4, masakage tannoAdded 8 Years Ago from Merchant4
Beautiful handmade wood cups from Japan.
These wood cups were handcrafted in Japan and safe to drink from. Delightful.
Pop this charcoal cube in the fridge and watch odors magically disappear. Not only does it tame the smell-bads but it also will keep your food fresh longer!Tags: home, food, kitchen, cooking, kitchen tools, dining, refrigerators, charcoals, Kitchen GadgetsAdded 9 Years Ago from Merchant4
Gives "hand soaps" a whole new meaning. These hand shaped soaps look like they've come straight off of a doll's arm. Creepy .. yet cool! Contains an assortment of 10-12 mini hands.Tags: home, kitchen, cooking, kitchen tools, unique, Kitchen Gadgets, kitchen accessories, soap, CreepyAdded 9 Years Ago from Merchant4
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Here's an unusual and unique coin bank. Wonderful!
These porcelain cake stands designed in Sweden are beautiful. Definitely my favorite cake stand I've come across. Add a wide bell jar and top and its perfection.
Great idea. This magnet attaches tho your wall, preferably near the door. As soon as you walk in just put them on the magnet. No more shuffling though bowls, bags, pockets, mantles, tabletops and etc. Also available in white.


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Are you using a live disc or a hard disk installation?
I have tried several disks and different computers but I get the same results. Everything seems to boot up fine and then when it comes to the login info where typically you login with root/toor then startx will not allow me to log in. It acts like the user/password is bad. Any idea why that is? it says something like can not find kernel image: root. 3 different disks. 1 from shoplinuxonline dot com, a kde 32, and a gnome 32 burnt dvd. the 2 I burnt were on memorex dvd if anyone thinks that matters.
btw it is the gnome 32 bit
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Are you using a live disc or a hard disk installation?
It's an attempt at running a live disk. Basicly here's what has happened I had been running Backtrack linux since bt3 and have never ran into this issue till BT5r2 & r3. Both from disks I've burnt and ones I purchased. Ok I got lazy a while back and bought a backtrack linux usb preloaded. The USB worked great, disks have not!! and I have no clue why.
It is a live disk. I haven't gotten to the point of being able to do a full install, heck I can't even get it to except the root/toor log in info.
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Have you tried burnning at a very low speed?...
I was burning it at 4x but I guess I can try at 1x-2x.
I tried burning at single speed, on different brand dvd's...still the same issue.
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Have you used an ISO image downloaded from the backtrack home page?..Have you tried it?... If not, download it and checksum it...
If so, please post an image of what appears on screen at login..
I have never had to log in on a live boot ... I just had to use startx.
When you do get to the BT desktop you need to open the Terminal and type:
passwd root //type new passwd
retype new Unix passwd //new passwd
then you won't have an issue if your computer goes to sleep or whatever you need the passwd for.
the only reason you should be using root/toor is if you have it installed on a VM or something then your boots
require log in, passwd, startx
ok out of the 3 disks I have recently burnt 1 of the .ISO the checksum is bad but the other 2 are just fine. but still the same issue.
Would you please post the error (an image) to see what might be happening?...If it is a login/psswd error or cannot load image kernel....Also info about the pc or laptop used...
If HDD install, how did you do it (proccess)?...


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Poll: How should Glee deal with Cory Monteith's death?
How should Glee deal with Cory Monteith's death?
- An episode dedicated to a singing tribute and montage of Cory Monteith
- An introduction like Katey Sagal's in 8 Simple Rules
- An explained off-screen death for Finn Hudson as part of the plot, with a singing tribute
- A cast and crew special episode like The Young & The Restless
- A quick off-screen death for Finn Hudson and move on with the show
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This has to be an new low for the smh..... what a poorly cobbled together "story".
Who possibly cares. I actually hope they cancel the entire show as a result.
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Why don't we parade his body around the streets in fanfare and charge tickets to see the show? Then afterwards the media can pick at what's left of him. You are a disgrace SMH.
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Indianapolis, IN (SportsNetwork.com) - The Indianapolis Colts announced Saturday that the club has agreed to terms with veteran safety Mike Adams.
Adams, 33, joins the Colts after a two-year stint with the Denver Broncos, for whom he started 23-of-32 games. Last season, he registered 60 tackles and one interception.
The Delaware product also spent three seasons with San Francisco (2004-06) and five with Cleveland (2007-2011).
Adams has compiled 488 tackles, 13 interceptions and five sacks in 146 career games (73 starts).
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How to Turn the Man of Steel into a Man of Style
For all the eureka! moments in textile design lately that have made cloths lighter, finer, and smoother than ever, there is a distinct segment of the population that likes tailoring with some character to it. Flannel. Velvet. Or, in the case of this Hermès suit from designer Véronique Nichanian, a soft–handed cotton weave with a rich brown–black–and–oxblood–plaid pattern. It's got the texture associated with more–casual clothing, yet its peak lapels and sharp silhouette are the very definition of contemporary formal tailoring. It's the ultimate formal/casual suit — or is it casual/formal? — and it distills the sense of duality that is driving men's wear today. We don't want to choose between formal and casual, country and city, or past and future, and with tailoring like this, we don't have to.
Two–button Prince of Wales cotton suit ($4,475) by Hermès; hermes.com. Vintage Tootal scarf from eBay
Since the 1950s, Gucci has cultivated one of the world's most distinctive design signatures: a red– and–green three–stripe panel, found on everything from its horse–bit loafers to a couple of station wagon models back in the '70s. (Seriously. Google it.) But today, any company with a recognizable insignia finds itself in something of a bind — after a decade spent broadcasting their brand affiliations through artfully placed logos, many customers now prefer their luxury goods to be vaguely anonymous looking. Like any good designer, Gucci creative director Frida Giannini is adapting to the moment, and this new carryall, its supple calfskin shell marked with a washed–out, three–stripe nylon panel across the middle, whispers Gucci instead of screaming it. With its quietly luxurious design, its beefy, shoulder–ready straps, and its roomy interior, it could very well be the season's best weekend bag, the very thing for that road trip you've been meaning to take. Now go.
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3 years ago, I could never guess that I would become so dedicate (or obsessed) with Key Club. I remember walking in to freshmen orientation and seeing all these club booths. Of coarse, there was one in particular that stood out. It was Key Club. Being and freshmen, logically I was afraid to ask the seniors at the booth, what in the world is Key Club? So after casually walking back and forth pass this booth trying to read it and almost leaving the fair, I run back and signed up for Key Club. Through my years in Key Club, my favorite thing to do is watch my freshmen grow as people and leaders. I have met so many friends, that I hope to stay in contact with for the rest of my life, like my members, Key Leader friends, and board members. One of my friends who is in charge of mentoring new students told me that when her student joined Key Club, he felt that he did not need her any more. He had made so many friends through Key Club and had found a place he belonged and felt welcome.
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I'm pregnant for the first time and I'm afraid I won't be able to stand the pain of labour. What can I do to stop worrying and feel more confident about delivering my baby?
I hope you can give me advice on this.
Thank you.
I'm pregnant for the first time and I'm afraid I won't be able to stand the pain of labour. What can I do to stop worrying and feel more confident about delivering my baby?
I hope you can give me advice on this.
Thank you.
Hello Lovely Joy! I have had four beautiful children, but I clearly remember my first pregnancy. It is both exciting and frightening, such a wide range of mixed emotions. I think that being afraid of giving birth is pretty common, particularly in modern society where labor is greatly sensationalized.
I highly recommend that you invest in some good childbirth classes. Learn the ins and outs of birth and find out about natural methods for coping with the pain and stress. Guided meditation, position changes, etc. Even if you opt for narcotic pain relief in the hospital, learning the natural process can help to greatly reduce fear and anxiety.
If possible, I'd also consider hiring a doula for support during labor. Best of luck to you! And remember, your body is a well-designed machine, one of its primary functions is to labor and birth effectively. You can do this!
Hello Lovelyjoy,
One of the best things you can do to alleviate fear is to learn all you can about your options. I will be happy to share some things with you and give you ideas on where to find the information you need to know, in order to feel confident about your birth.
It sounds like you're scared about handling the pain. As mom2many mentioned, there are many different ways to relieve/reduce pain during childbirth. As you learn about all of these different things, you'll start to feel more comfortable with the birthing process and you'll know what it is you want and what it is you don't want.
One of the best ways to learn about birth is to start creating your birth plan. Please read this article to learn about designing a birth plan.
Then you can go to this page to learn a lot more about birth plans. There are so many things to think about and these two pages will really help you as you start thinking about your birth.
I'm going to ask a few questions, and then when you respond, I'll be able to give you more help.
1. Do you have any options as to where you will be giving birth? (i.e. in the hospital, in a birthing centre, at home, etc.)
2. Have you decided where you will be giving birth, and if so, what was the deciding factor? Do you feel like you were able to make this decision, or do you feel as if it were made for you?
3. Do you have anyone you really trust that can support you during labour and who can be your advocate? Women who choose to see a midwife for every prenatal appointment will most often have a very close relationship with their midwife and will trust them implicitly to make the best choices for them. However women who labour in the hospital will mostly see the nursing staff during labour and the doctor might be there in time to catch the baby. That makes it really hard to feel confident with the person(s) attending your birth, and this is a situation when you'll really want to make sure that you have a doula or a friend (or partner) whom you trust to make the best decision for you.
Please remind me how far along you are so I know how much time we have to help you feel confident with your birth.
Let's keep this going so I can share as much as possible with you, including videos that will help you to embrace the birth experience and feel confident with bringing your little one into the world.
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Didcot Town 2, Bridgwater Town 2
BRIDGWATER Town's first game of 2014 ended in a 2-2 draw as they took a share of the spoils at Didcot, writes Eddie Robinson. Goals from Tom Knighton and Karim Rendall sealed a point for the Robins, who had taken a first half lead.
Several players have left since the club's last match, with three players making their debuts and only three players having played in half of the games this season – it was a very unfamiliar side that took the field.
Manager Richard Fey started the season with a new team and is now forced to begin the process again.
A fierce wind blew down the pitch and on a bobbly surface, conditions were not ideal.
Facing the wind in the first period, Bridgwater spent most of the time in their own half.
Didcot made the early running and Alexander was soon in the action, making saves from Ofori - whose pace twice saw him get in behind the visitor's defence.
Bridgwater took the lead on 14 minutes when Bater broke up play in midfield before sending Knighton clear – and the ex-Chippenham man fired a well placed low shot into the far corner.
This proved to be Bridgwater's only effort on goal in the first half as Didcot sought an equaliser.
Defending set-pieces, Bridgwater were forced into two goal line clearances, as Mills and Ofori missed good chances - Bridgwater reached half-time still holding the lead.
Hopes that Bridgwater would got on top with the wind behind them proved unfounded as neither side could master the conditions.
After a flurry of Didcot pressure they equalised on 58 minutes when Woodley scored with a well-struck free-kick.
Just three minutes later, the hosts took the lead when Mills was quickest to react after Dutton-Black's effort was blocked.
Although Thomas and Allen were defending well, Bridgwater were running out of steam and were not able to threaten the home goal.
It was therefore a bit of a surprise that they equalised on 78 minutes – Loxton's deep cross caused confusion in the home defence and Rendell forced the ball home from a few yards out.
In the closing stages, both sides looked for a winner and they were half chances at both ends.
But neither side was able to sneak it and game finished all square.
Bridgwater Town team: Alexander, Loxton, Thomas, Allen, Allward, Gray (Mawford 70), Twooze (O'Connor 85), Bater, Rendall (Faux 79), Knighton, Page.


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In one verse of the Qur'an, Allah (God) says: "Let there be a community among you who call to the good, and enjoin the right, and forbid the wrong. They are the ones who have success." (Surah Al-'Imran, 104)
Believers are completely scrupulous in the face of Allah's commands and recommendations. They avoid any behavior they think might be displeasing to Allah and never persist in any wrong actions. This moral virtue of believer is described as follows:
Those who, when they act indecently or wrong themselves, remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their bad actions (and who can forgive bad actions except Allah?) and do not knowingly persist in what they were doing. (Surah Al-'Imran, 135)
However, human beings are prone to make mistakes. They may sometimes go wrong out of ignorance, or sometimes from forgetfulness, or at other times because of the promptings of their own lower selves or of satan. People's purpose in this world is to be tested throughout the lives Allah creates for them through this and similar events, to mature by learning ever more about the moral values of the Qur'an, to free themselves of their errors and to attain a high level of virtue with which our Lord will be pleased. If people use their intellect and conscience in the best possible way and act in all sincerity, they may hope for Allah's forgiveness. Allah tells us in several verses that He is "Forgiving" and "Merciful." In one verse our Lord reveals this attribute as follows:
"Tell My servants that I am the Ever-Forgiving, the Most Merciful," (Surat al-Hijr, 49)
Our Lord also advises believers to be forgiving to one another:
Make allowances for people, command what is right, and turn away from the ignorant. (Surat al-A'raf, 199)
He also tells believers: "Say to My servants that they should only say the best. Satan wants to stir up trouble between them. Satan is an outright enemy to man." (Surat al-Isra', 53)
Believers are therefore careful to choose the best words when issuing a reminder or advice to one another. They apply this virtue in the best way because of their love and powerful support for one another. Their speech is genuine, with no hypocrisy. They behave honestly, thinking only of the good of other Muslims. Desiring someone's good means wishing them not to be humiliated in Allah's presence on the Hereafter, for them not to suffer a regret which cannot be rectified and from which there can be no return but to be able to account for themselves with an easy conscience. In the same way that believers avoid any action that is unlawful or that they think may be displeasing to Allah, so they also wish to protect their brothers and sisters from such errors. Because believers are one another's guardians, give one another advice compatible with the Qur'an and remind one another of the truth. The Qur'an says that this virtue so honestly applied by believers will come as a great mercy on them:
And remind them, for truly the believers benefit from being reminded. (Surat adh-Dhariyat, 55)
The person to whom believers give advice may sometimes have a serious behavioral deficiency according to the Qur'an. As required by Qur'anic moral values, believers will still approach that person gently, with proper moral values, and with maturity and tolerance. This is very important in not misleading the person involved. It is wrong for the person who is treated with love and compassion to think, "Well, nothing has happened, nobody is standing up to me and they are still treating me well" and weaken with wrong reasoning and think "So I may as well carry on as I am." The most appropriate behavior, according to the moral values of the Qur'an, is to immediately react, politely, to what has been said and to strive to amend one's ways and put his error right, to the extent of one's ability. Behaviors not befitting to the morals of the Qur'an, such as making difficulties, hanging back, taking advantage of Muslims' good intentions, ignoring errors or trying to force someone into an impasse should all be avoided. Because it is our Almighty Lord Who bestows all blessings on people and takes them back when He so chooses. It is also Allah Who creates the person committing an error and the reminder issued concerning it. Prompt action and accepting what one is told is the best behavior according to the moral values of the Qur'an. For a person to say, "I was in the right there," "That is not what happened, If I tell the truth of the matter I will be seen to be justified" or "Other people do the same, so why are they not criticized?" in an effort to protect one's lower self, merely causes that person to ignore his own deficiencies. This will delay that person's displaying the proper moral values, and may even prevent him earning Allah's approval and even endanger his life in the Hereafter... As Allah says in another verse from the Qur'an:
"Our Lord, we heard a caller calling us to believe: "Believe in your Lord!" and we believed. Our Lord, forgive us our wrong actions, erase our bad actions from us and take us back to You with those who are truly good." (Surah Al- 'Imran, 193)
It must not be forgotten that it is Allah Who gives people the ability to speak and express themselves. Nobody can say one word unless Allah so wishes. It is our Lord Who creates all things, and all things take place in the destiny ordained by Him. Therefore, making a mistake, putting that mistake right, and issuing a warning or reminder concerning it are all things ordained by Allah. Because of their love and deep respect for Allah, Muslims happily and enthusiastically do whatever Qur'anic moral values require. They look at everything as an act of observance for earning Allah's approval, as a result of which they enjoy the ease of conscience that comes from displaying the virtues that Allah finds pleasing.2009-02-03 19:44:53


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By Agence France-Presse in Hong KongSecretary for Security Lai Tung-kwok was presenting figures on crime in the city for the first quarter, which showed that rape cases soared 60 percent, when he made the comments."All of these (rape) cases happened between those who know each other. They are either friends, close friends or they just met a few hours ago," Mr Lai said during the presentation yesterday."Some of these cases also involved the victims being raped after drinking quite a lot of alcohol. So I would appeal that young ladies should not drink too much," Mr Lai said.Angry Twitter and Facebook users blasted Mr Lai's comments."Hong Kong Secretary for Security advises that 'young ladies not drink too much' after rise in rapes. Or, gosh, maybe tell men not to rape?" Hong Kong-based Twitter user Miss O'Kistic said on her feed."Doesn't matter if the woman has been drinking or dressing 'provocatively'. Rape and Sexual Violence against Women are never ok!!" Facebook user Noreen Mir wrote on the wall of protest group SlutWalk Hong Kong.Women's rights campaigners said Mr Lai should retract his remarks and concentrate on preventing sex crimes and arresting attackers.Linda Wong, executive director of Hong Kong's Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women, said Mr Lai's comments were a backward step after rights groups had campaigned to encourage rape victims to come forward."The under-reporting of rape in Hong Kong is already very high and some of the reason is women feel that people will put all the blame on them," she told AFP.Si-si Liu, director of the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres, said the remarks were "not the message that the government should be sending out".The Security Bureau had no immediate comment on the response. It confirmed that the number of rapes in the first quarter had risen by 13 to 35.There were 121 cases of rape in Hong Kong in 2012, an increase of 33 percent on the previous year.(To read original article, visit this Telegraph link [1])
Links:[1] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/hongkong/10058378/If-women-dont-want-to-be-raped-they-shouldnt-drink-too-much-says-Hong-Kong-official.html
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Multiple Scripts through Idle on Mac
I am running 2 python programs each talking to a different Arduino card through Pyserial. When doing this on windows 7 everything works fine and I can run both python scripts at the same time to talk to the 2 arduino cards.
Now when I try this on Mac I can only run 1 program at a time through Idle. When one script is running and I try the second it stops the first one. Each program runs fine by itself but I can't run both programs simultaneously. I have tried this with Python Launcher but when I do I get an error message. "No module named serial".
A) How do I get Idle to run 2 scripts simultaneously?
and or
b) How do I get python launcher to find Pyserial?


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text: by Charlie WardellWhat if the Industrial age happened at the same time as the computer age? That's one of the questions Steampunk tries to answer. From its origins as a form of speculative fiction, Steampunk has spawned a new category of Victorian themed design. As a living laboratory for that trend, Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum's restored 1901 Victorian/Craftsman home in Sharon, Mass., demonstrates ingenious ways that old items can be given new life, instead of being discarded. Read More


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As more businesses are turning to cloud computing services, the options for hosts are expanding. Last Wednesday, technology officials presented a House subcommittee with a warning about potentially unfair business practices putting United States companies at a disadvantage among international cloud hosts. Among those presenting information were individuals from the Business Software Alliance and Rackspace, a company dedicated to business cloud and hybrid hosting.
The presentation included information about the arguments being made by foreign providers against American services. Hosts from other countries are arguing against using cloud hosts in the United States because of limitations to privacy put in place by the Patriot Act, however this information may not be accurate. The concern is that these unfair accusations may affect business on a considerable scale, so by presenting information to the House, tech professionals hope to curb this unfair campaign against American companies.


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University College London has launched a website which will challenge our feelings towards some of our ancestors. You can't judge your fore-bears because you haven't stood in their shoes, haven't lived in their society and can't possibly know the whole story, but we might not always like what we find.
Sometime ago I discovered a will of a brother of one of my direct line ancestor who left the family home and travel to America. The will left a number of slaves to his son along with land and personal possessions. How did I feel …. mortified, but whilst I can and do condemn the business of one human being being enslaved to another I can't judge the man. He was English, he went to America to better himself and in so doing he complied with what was normal for the time, he had slaves.
The UCL has two projects which are looking at the impact slavery had on the formation of modern Britain, the Legacies of British Slave Ownership database is the outcome of the first. Structure and significance of British Caribbean slave-ownership 1763 – 1833 is the second.
I can report, with some relief that my ancestor doesn't feature in the database, but a search under the name Smith brought forth 325 individuals. I chose the first entry as an example.
Sarah Arrowsmith of the estate Dick's Last Shift
of St Andrews, Jamaica
Claim dated 30 November 1835 for £522 13s 1d
22 enslaved
If family names are found then a certain amount of background reading would be required before the data discovered on this website can be understood.
An interesting website for which UCL is to be congratulated, but one that some family historians might find challenging.


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The minor draws upon courses from a variety of disciplines, particularly religion, history and political science. However, students are encouraged to cast a wider net, using the breadth of the liberal arts to explore the diverse world of Jewish Studies. Indeed, courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, the arts or languages and literature may also be part of the program.
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Armadillo is a C++ linear algebra library (matrix maths) aiming towards a good balance between speed and ease of use. The API is deliberately similar to Matlab's. Integer, floating point, and complex numbers are supported, as well as a subset of trigonometric and statistics functions. Various matrix decompositions are provided through optional integration with LAPACK and ATLAS numerics libraries. A delayed evaluation approach, based on template meta-programming, is used (during compile time) to combine several operations into one and reduce or eliminate the need for temporaries.
AccuRev is a fast, powerful, and easy-to-use Software Configuration Management (SCM) tool with integrated issue tracking based on "Streams" that more efficiently manages complex parallel and global development. Streams are a combination and superset of branches and labels that are first class objects instead of being file-by-file attributes. AccuRev records all merges and patches, so you never have to re-merge the same code. It supports file and directory renaming and merging, follows a client/server model, and is transaction-based. It includes an integrated graphical 3-way diff and merge tool. AccuRev provides an Open API (and SDK) to integrate with any third-party development tool (IBM/Rational ClearQuest, Serena TeamTrack, and more out of the box). It also integrates with Eclipse, the MS SCC API (MS Visual Studio), Sun Java Studio, any diff/merge tool with a command line interface, and more.
Groonga is a fast and accurate full text search engine based on an inverted index. Newly registered document instantly appears in search results, and updates are allowed without read locks. These characteristics result in superior performance for real-time applications. It is also a column-oriented database management system (DBMS). Compared with well-known row-oriented systems, such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, column-oriented systems are more suited for aggregate queries.
mod_musicindex is an Apache module aimed at being a C alternative to the Perl module Apache::MP3. It allows nice displaying of directories containing MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, or MP4/AAC files, including sorting them on various fields, streaming/downloading them, constructing playlists, and searching. It also provides features such as RSS and Podcast feeds, multiple CSS support, and archive downloads.
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Jim Hansel, one of America s premier wildlife, nature and landscape artists, is an artist with a twist. At the age of 12, Jim was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition called Stargardts. This eye condition has left him legally blind.In spite of his limited vision, he pursued his passion for painting with the use of low vision devices and has become one of the most collected artists in the United States and Canada. As a result of his partial loss of vision, Jim hopes to serve as an inspiration to the American spirit in overcoming his disability and pursuing his passion for art. With images in nature, wildlife and Americana, Jim shows versatility and love of his subjects. At a young age, Jim began to demonstrate his artistic ability. Throughout his life, he never swayed from his childhood dream of becoming an artist. Jim s love of wildlife and the outdoors has been the subject of his artwork for many years. Hansel believes that due to his vision, he spends more time on a painting adding more detail than many other artists. He has spent up to four months on a single painting. Jim has also received much recognition and numerous awards for his work.


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In "Man of Steel," Superman does something none of his previous screen versions has ever done.
No, not fly. Christopher Reeve did that in 1978.
And not bounce bullets off his chest. George Reeves was doing that on TV in the '50s.
In "Man of Steel," Superman does something none of his previous screen versions has ever done.
No, not fly. Christopher Reeve did that in 1978.
And not bounce bullets off his chest. George Reeves was doing that on TV in the '50s.
Woo Lois Lane? Dean Cain covered that on TV in the '90s.
Grow up? Again, on TV, with Tom Welling.
What this version of the iconic DC Comics superhero does is emote convincingly.
Thanks to director Zack Snyder and a serious-minded script by David S. Goyer (who shares story credit with his "The Dark Knight" collaborator, Christopher Nolan), "Man of Steel" gives the last son of Krypton an action-packed origin story with a minimum of camp and an intense emotional authenticity. Not bad for somebody who spends half the movie wearing blue tights.
The prologue takes place on Krypton, a planet that's dying after (allegory alert!) thoughtless overconsumption of its energy. Krypton's top scientist, Jor-El (Russell Crowe), warned Krypton's rulers of this danger, but they did not listen. Now, as the planet is tearing itself apart, the ruling council is attacked in an attempted coup by the imperious General Zod (Michael Shannon), who is determined to preserve Krypton's elite bloodlines.
Jor-El and his wife, Lara (Ayalet Zurer), oppose Zod and have violated Krypton law by giving birth to the planet's first natural-born child in generations. They place little Kal-El in an escape pod loaded with a codex that carries the genetic code of all of Krypton and send him to Earth.
We meet the adult Kal-El (played by British hunk Henry Cavill) as a vagabond, trying to figure out his true self and, by the way, saving people in danger. We also experience his flashbacks, of a childhood in Smallville, Kan., raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent (Kevin Costner and Diane Lane). The couple helped him control his powers and taught him to keep them hidden, because people weren't ready to accept a superior being among them.
Kal-El, aka Clark Kent, ends up on a military excavation of what appears to be an alien spaceship, where he learns of Jor-El, Lara, Zod and his now-destroyed home planet. Also at this excavation is Lois Lane (Amy Adams) of The Daily Planet, who has heard rumors of a mystery man with extraordinary powers. Lois shown as a smarter and tougher reporter than any previous screen incarnation knows she's onto a great story, if only she can nail it down to the satisfaction of her crusty editor, Perry White (Laurence Fishburne).
When Zod and his minions show up on Earth, demanding the Kryptonian immigrant or else, Kal-El must choose between Jonathan Kent's advice to stay hidden and Jor-El's admonition to inspire humanity with his example. He dons the blue suit minus the red hot pants and goes to work defending humanity, while also working to convince American military leaders that he's "as American as you can get."
Snyder has emulated comic-book artistry ("300") and lampooned comic-book conventions ("Watchmen"), but in "Man of Steel" he shows a refreshing maturity by handling the original superhero with care. There's less of the "wouldn't it be cool if …" mindset that permeates his past work (like the frat-boy fantasy of "Sucker Punch") and more of a feeling that he knows how important this character is to many viewers. In fact, for some, toying with Superman (the title is used only late in the film) would be as unthinkable as messing with Jesus or Lincoln.
That said, Snyder and Goyer's take on Kal-El's origins is fresh, and the moral dilemma as Kal-El seeks to balance Jor-El's hope and Pa Kent's caution is a fascinating one to put on his big blue shoulders. Only in the last act, when the computer-animated fighting between Kal-El and Zod takes out large chunks of Metropolis, does the movie lose its grip.
Cavill wears the "S" more authentically than any actor since the late Christopher Reeve. He's freakishly handsome and has muscles on his muscles, but his face also shows kindness and vulnerability the qualities that make this "Man of Steel" not just humanity's hero but one of us.
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Rating • PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, action and destruction, and for some language.
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Bacterial Properties With LoFric® Catheters During Clean Intermittent Catheterization
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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The primary objective of our study is to examine characteristics of bacteria that are discovered in urine from pediatric patients that utilize either LoFric® or non-LoFric® catheters for self intermittent catheterization. The investigators hypothesize that the hydrophilic nature of the LoFric® catheter will alter the microbial environment and reduce clinically significant urinary tract infections in patients with neurogenic bladder compared to a similar population using standard catheters.
Secondary outcomes will be comparing the incidence of clinical urinary tract infections between patients that use standard catheters and those that use LoFric catheters.
Lastly, patient satisfaction using LoFric catheters compared to standard catheters will be assessed.
|Neurogenic Bladder Urinary Retention
|Device: LoFric® catheters during clean intermittent catheterization
|Phase 1 Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Characteristics of bacteria discovered in urine of pediatric patients using LoFric® catheters during clean intermittent catheterization [ Time Frame: 18 months ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|February 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: LoFric® catheters
LoFric® catheters during clean intermittent catheterization will be compared to non-LoFric® catheters during clean intermittent catheterization
Device: LoFric® catheters during clean intermittent catheterization
LoFric® catheters during clean intermittent catheterization
Detailed Description:
The investigators will randomize patients with neurogenic bladder into 2 groups after the have been matched for age, gender and mobility.
The first group will continue with their current intermittent catheterization system (a non-LoFric® catheter) while the second group will receive sufficient LoFric® catheters to complete the study. The investigators will collect the urine at the start of the study, and then at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months and sent for culture. If a child develops a urinary tract infection, the investigators will have the patient collect the urine and the urine will be cultured and the organism will be identified.
Using an existing bladder cell line, the investigators will inoculate the bladder cells with any bacteria that grows from any sample and then determine the interleukin-6 response of the bladder cell line following inoculation with the bacteria. This will determine if the initiate a high or low cytokine response which the investigators have correlated to clinical risk of symptomatic urinary tract infection
The investigators will provide a patient satisfaction survey at the start of the study, prior to randomization and at the completion of the study to determine satisfaction with LoFric® catheters.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 35 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients who perform clean intermittent catheterization on a regular basis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients on daily continuous antibiotic therapy
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01305681
|Contact: Brian A VanderBrink, MD
|United States, Ohio
|Nationwide Children's Hospital
|Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43205
|Contact: Brian A VanderBrink, MD 614-722-3114 email@example.com
|Responsible Party:
|Brian VanderBrink, Urologist, Nationwide Children's Hospital
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|Study First Received:
|February 28, 2011
|Last Updated:
|November 2, 2011
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Urinary Retention
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic
Urination Disorders
Urologic Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Urinary Bladder Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
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WASHINGTON -- A tiny piece of God's design for the universe had been orbiting the cloudy blue planet Neptune for three or four billion years before a scientist named Showalter "discovered" it last week.
Mark Showalter, PhD, is the principal investigator at the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute in California. (SETI's professional and amateur investigators have been harkening to music from other worlds since the 1980s and haven't heard a single semiquaver, but that is no reason to stop listening.) The previously unrecorded pebble, which Dr. Showalter noticed while analyzing photographs of Neptune's rings taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, awaits an official name from the International Astronomical Union.
It will not be called Triton, Nereid, Naiad, Thalassa, Despina, Proteus, Galatea, Larissa, Sao, Halimede, Lamomedeia, Psamathe or Neso, which were the only moons Neptune was known to own, before last week.
(Neptune's satellites are named for Grecian nymphs, 50 of whom lived under the sea in a cave with their dad, which is what my daughter is going to do when she hits her teens. Dozens of nymph-o-nyms still are available, including Doto, Seto, Cranto, Cymo and Drymo.)
Astronomer Showalter, who also detected the 18th moon of Saturn (Pan), the 25th and 26th moons of Uranus (Cupid and Mab), and the fourth and fifth moons of Pluto (Kerberos and Styx), reported Neptune Fourteen is a miniscule thing as moons go, a flake of rock and who-knows-what barely 20 kilometres long. In fact, Voyager 2 flew right by in 1989 and missed it completely. So I called the principal investigator and asked him a simple question:
"What difference does it make how many moons Neptune has?"
"That it is number 14 doesn't mean very much by itself," Dr. Showalter calmly answered. "But they are a piece of the story of how that system formed."
Mark Showalter is one of seven billion Earthlings who have looked up at the sky in wonder. As a planetary astronomer, (the field I studied in college before my celestial dreams degraded into sportswriting) he specializes in the ring systems of the gas giants of our solar system.
"How does one feel when one discovers a moon?" I wondered, jealously.
"I've done it before and there's still a rush," Dr. Showalter replied.
"Is there any reason to explore the solar system except in the hope of finding life?" I asked him.
"I'm pretty certain we're not going to find intelligent life on a tiny little rock orbiting Neptune," he said.
The night after Mark Showalter announced the discovery of Neptune Moon Fourteen, Chris Hadfield starred at a reception at the Canadian Embassy in Washington. Most of the men present were in suits and ties, but they made International Space Station Commander Hadfield and his roadie, Dr. Tom Marshburn, wear their Neptune-blue jumpsuits, as if we wouldn't know them in slacks.
Hadfield is one of only 500 spacefarers who have looked down from the sky in awe. Retired from rocketry at the age of 53, he made one fewer voyage into the unknown than did Christopher Columbus -- though, of course, it is only the unknown on the first trip.
I went up to him and noted a new moon of Neptune had just been discovered but, of course, he already knew that.
"If there's a boat leaving for Neptune Fourteen tomorrow," I asked him, "are you on it?"
"No," Hadfield said. "There are some things better done by robots and there are some things better done by people. We don't have the boats to go there."
Like every astronaut and cosmonaut whom I have ever met, Chris Hadfield came down from orbit with a heightened sense of common cause with the people of the planet below. Just as there are no atheists in foxholes, there are no cynics in space.
"It's difficult to get selected as an astronaut and fly in space if you don't have strong convictions," he said. "In space, those convictions get heightened. You find yourself laughing and crying much more."
I tried to picture Major Tom in tears.
"You start to think," Hadfield said, "about all those people you know in, say, Saskatoon, and how they're not that different from the people in a city in Africa that you've never been to -- trying their best, raising their kids -- and how your particular set of loves relates to everything else."
Forty-four years after the first lunar landing, the blue still beckons: seven unwalked planets, 100 large and little moons, at least a million asteroids -- one of them is 14143 Hadfield -- and comets beyond counting. Two paths to the heavens are open: be born a lissome Greek mermaid, or study hard and learn to fly.
Allen Abel is a Brooklyn-born Canadian journalist based in Washington D.C.