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Even when they finally give him a Academy Award, the people at the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences want to make sure Spike Lee doesn't get anywhere near the podium on Oscar night. The Wrap reports that Spike Lee and Gena Rowlands will receive this year's honorary Oscars, while Debbie Reynolds has been selected to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The honors will be presented at the Governor's Awards ceremony on November 14.
While Rowlands has appeared in 40 feature films and twice been nominated for Best Actress (both times in films directed by her husband, John Cassavetes), Lee has directed more than 25 feature films, both scripted and documentary, as well as helming various made-for-TV movies, specials, and shorts. Reynolds is being recognized for her work as a founding member of The Thalians, an entertainer-supported charity which promotes awareness and treatment of mental health issues.
All three awards are justly deserved: Rowlands is a powerhouse actress whose portrayals in A Woman Under The Influence and Gloria stand among the finer performances of that era, and Reynolds is a longtime Hollywood icon (she starred in Singin' In The Rain, kids) getting deserved appreciation for her charitable work. But the award for Lee feels especially overdue. The director has had a notoriously combative relationship with the Academy over the years, not surprising when you consider his views on racism in America, not to mention racism in the Academy. (Sample quote: ""That's why [Oscars] don't matter, because 20 years later, who's watching Driving Miss Daisy?") Despite this, Lee has long been one of the country's most daring and inventive directors, turning out conceptually bold and politically charged cinema in a manner unmatched by most of his contemporaries. Love him or hate him—and there's plenty of takers on both sides of that equation—his body of work commands respect.


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We were hoping that GTA V Heists would finally arrive with the highly anticipated GTA V 1.11 patch, but again we can tell you that Heists is still nowhere to be found. Rockstar has confirmed that an update is coming to GTA Online, but this is going to be the Business Update and not Heists which most players would rather prefer.
GTA V has been improved since the last 1.10 update, which finally brought back the return of popular custom vehicle the Rat Loader. While this pleased many players, it seems that others are still disappointed with the heavily delayed Heists content.
Remember that it was only a few weeks ago when we told you about alleged GTA V Heists gameplay that had leaked early, suggesting that the mode is now in closed beta testing.
This week, Rockstar has confirmed that the GTA V Business update will be going live on March 4, rather than Heists. It will be free to download once again, which is great to see – adding three new sports cars to the game and two new weapons as well.
The amount of people who are complaining about the lack of heists in gta v are gonna be disappointed when it doesnt live up to their hype
— nseven (@_N7_) February 27, 2014
While we always love to see free DLC for games, there is still no pleasing some GTA V fans, as you can see from some of the reaction from social media. Rockstar are obviously working on Heists at this minute, but what better way to keep gamers busy with yet more free DLC after the Beach Bum pack.
GTA V heists are just an internet rumor at this point
— Lucky Gucciano (@makjak) February 27, 2014
Heists is surely just around the corner though, as Rockstar are still happy to remind gamers with the following teaser that they posted on their website. Then again, most of you have seen similar teases of Heists from Rockstar last year, so hopefully soon really does mean soon at this point.
"And stay tuned for details about our upcoming Business Update Event Weekend as well as more info to be revealed on future updates including Online Heists, the Capture Creator update, new Assassination and Flight School missions for Story Mode and much more…"
How do you feel about the current state of GTA Online? Are you still a happy player and very pleased upon hearing that more free DLC is coming with the Business Update?
Or do you agree with other GTA V players who say that only Heists will make you come back to play this game?
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Tee Off for T-Cells benefit tournament tops $250,000
PHILIPSBURG — Philipsburg native Jon Condo hosted the fifth annual Tee Off for T-Cells to benefit the Emily Whitehead Foundation Friday at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club.
Condo, along with fellow athletes Matt McGloin, a former Penn State and NFL quarterback, and Kerry McCoy, a Nittany Lion and Olympic wrestler, helped make the event a huge success.
"This is our fifth year, and we're going to surpass $250,000 raised today, just from this event," said Tom Whitehead, Emily's father. "It's amazing for us to have the support of the Condo family. We lost a very important person to us in Jon Condo's dad, Dick, who passed away. We have a memorial sign up for him. He was very integral in keeping this growing."
The Condo family has always hosted the event, which is inspired by Emily Whitehead. Whitehead made national headlines seven years ago when she became the first child to receive CAR T-Cell therapy for cancer treatment. The Whitehead family went from preparing for the final days of Emily's life to having a healthy, normal child.
"It's a great event for a great cause," McCoy said. "Obviously, Emily's story is so amazing. The people involved with it are great. It's nice to spend some time with the people supporting this on the course, and it's great cause."
In the seven years since her treatment, Whitehead has never had to spend a single night in the hospital.
"We're helping kids be able to get out of hospital beds and go back to their families," Condo said. "It's also a community organization. To give back to the community here is very important to me. The support that we've had here has been tremendous, especially the local sponsors and everyone opening their wallets to help fight cancer."
Emily Whitehead has attended all five tournaments and spent the majority of Friday riding around in a golf cart and joking with classmates while having her lunch, just like any normal teenager.
"Emily is doing fantastic," Tom Whitehead said. "She's now 14, getting straight A's in class, and she's heading to high school at Philipsburg-Osceola this coming year. If you didn't know what she went through, you couldn't tell. She's just a normal kid, and we're blessed every day to still have her and be her parents."
When she's not doing everyday activities, Emily serves as an advocate of her treatment across the world.
The Whiteheads recently visited Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway.
"The plant in Oslo made the little miniature metal beads that were used in Emily's treatment that trained her cells to recognize and fight her cancer," Tom Whitehead said. "We got to meet the people who made the beads, and it was a very neat experience for her. We also met the first patient who ever had her treatment in Norway, and we did media there to raise more awareness."
The treatment Emily received was also passed in Japan and Australia in the past year, but it is still not available worldwide.
"We want to make sure in these other places that the health care system pays for the treatment," Tom Whitehead said. "I got a message from a father in Lima, Peru. His daughter can't get treated there, so they are traveling to Barcelona, Spain, to get treated. They have to move there for a year, 6,000 miles away. We feel very fortunate that all we had to do was drive to Philadelphia, and we're trying to help others get into a similar situation."
Tom Whitehead said that even though the treatment is spreading across the world, he still hears from people interested in it locally.
"We continue to get messages from patients weekly who need help," Tom Whitehead said. "Just in the last week, we heard from a 23-year-old young man from Altoona who was diagnosed with lymphoma, and if standard treatment doesn't work for him, he could end up getting into the CAR T-Cell treatment that Emily had. It's nice to know it's available for patients in this area that need it."
To help spread Emily Whitehead's story, the family is in the final stages of working on a feature film with Oscar-winning director Ross Kauffman that they hope to premier at the Sundance Film Festival next year. A book about her story is also in the works.
"We want all families to have the same outcome we did if they have a child fighting cancer," Tom Whitehead said.


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Original General Order 95
Typical Problems
The application of line construction requirements specified in
this Order is exemplified in the following:
2. Dead End Problem–H and Class L circuits at a dead end.
3. Angle Pole Problem–Guying a pole supporting Class H and Class L circuits
at angles in lines.
The problems are computed on the assumptions of light loading conditions, with Grade "A" construction used for the power circuits and Grade "F" construction used for the communication circuits except in the crossing spans where Grade "B" is required. The construction details specified in these Typical Problems are made to conform to current good practice.


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Little House on the Prairie
Great book
Horrible idea for a vacation
Genevieve Welsh has a nice, normal, regular summer planned. That is, until her mom signs the family up for Camp Frontier, a theme vacation that promises its guests the "thrill" of living like 1890s pioneers. Even though they're forced to surrender their modern possessions, Gen manages to secretly keep in touch with her friends back home, regaling them with all the horrible day-to-day details of life on this "Little Hell on the Prairie."
In truth, frontier living isn't all bad. There's a cute guy named Caleb who lives in the next clearing. And who knew that Gen would prove to be so good at churning butter? Besides, by the time Gen's friends turn her stories into the most popular blog on the Internet, Gen's got more important things to worry about-like finding a way to keep her family from failing the frontier competition and trying to keep the resident "Nellie Olson" from stealing Caleb…
First of all this book is really really funny. Everyone in this had their own problems and opinions. Pretty much everyone broke the rules in some way or another, even the camp director's family is breaking the rules. If you want a funny book about a teenage girl's problems this is the book for you. Everyone should read this book. Little Blog on the Prairie is pretty well written but you do not hear about the blog Gen's friends have made enough. Otherwise I enjoyed this book. Thanks for Reading!!!! Have a Great Day!!! -annaleeliz and Buttons


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Prior research on how to design collaboration networks among scientists, engineers, and strategists surprisingly predicts that inefficient networks that slow down the rate of collaboration will lead to better performance on complex problems. However, empirical research has provided mixed evidence for these ideas. Here, we test this theory using an online Data Science Competition that experimentally manipulates the network efficiency of teams working on a complex problem. The results support the idea that less efficient collaboration networks increase collective performance on complex problems. The results have important implications for designing problem-solving teams in numerous domains.
Recommended Citation
Brackbill, Devon, "The Network Structure Of Collective Innovation" (2017). Publicly Accessible Penn Dissertations. 2195.


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When the basketball talk is about Monmouth University forward Travis Taylor and the development of his "inside game," the important thing to know is that three years ago he did not have one.
That is not to say the 6-8 Taylor could not play inside. What it means is that he never played inside -- as in inside a gym -- before he arrived at Union High as a junior.
"I always played basketball outside in the park, but I wasn't comfortable with my game inside," Taylor said. "I played every day, but it's a lot different playing in a park than in a gym."
That was obvious the first day he showed up for practice at Union High after his family moved into town from Irvington. His first two years of high school, Taylor had attended St. James Prep in Newark, which did not have a basketball team."Our first day of practice, we were putting in this out-of-bounds play and he's saying, 'This is cool, we're going to have plays.' He never played any organized ball," Union coach Tony DiGiovanni said. "He was so unsure of everything he was doing that it was really hard to get him the playing time he needed to improve. His high point total that year was four points."
But there were intangibles about Taylor that impressed DiGiovanni, which is why the coach is not surprised that the freshman at Monmouth takes team-leading averages of 10.8 points and 5.8 rebounds into Saturday's game against New Jersey Institute of Technology at the Palestra in the Philly Hoop Group Classic. He is also shooting a team-best 65.2 percent from the floor and has seven assists.
"He's an incredible worker, and he loves to play the game," DiGiovanni said. "Every time you think his game has leveled off, he surpasses it. He's constantly working to improve."
The payoff for DiGiovanni came during Taylor's senior season, when he posted 21 double-doubles while averaging 16 points and 12 rebounds for a 21-7 team that reached the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 title game before losing to Piscataway.
"He wasn't really being recruited, and I think we got in just in time," Monmouth coach Dave Calloway said. "I saw him play once and I don't know if any other head coaches saw him or not. I guess they were afraid to pull the trigger. His upside and learning curve are tremendous. His game can grow in leaps and bounds. Right now, he's getting seven rebounds a game and two-thirds of them are by accident. Once he learns some things, he's going to be really good on the boards."
Taylor has come off the bench in all six games for Monmouth (0-6), earning two straight Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week honors in the early going. In a three-game stretch, he averaged 14 points, 8.3 boards and 2.0 assists while shooting 76.5 percent (19-for-25) from the floor. In logging 81 minutes in those three games, he did not commit a turnover.
"Coach DiGiovanni was tough on me, but the work ethic he instilled in me is something I haven't forgotten," Taylor said. "It's not only about talent, it's how hard you work at it. I'm learning to play smarter. The biggest adjustment is taking what the coach is telling you during a game and immediately putting it into action."


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>From Willamette Week, Sept. 27, 2000, p 74 Mount Hood Salmon and Mushroom Festival Pop Quiz: Hey, are ou a true Pacific Northwesterner? If you answered in the affiramtive, then this is your cue to check out the Mount Hood Salmon and Mushroom Festival. But maybe the festivals foodie moniker isnt enough of an enticement; perhaps you want to partake in something more than a salmon bake, salmon habitat walk or wild-mushroom identification workshop. Other offerings include such traditional festival favorits as a barbecue cook-off, a chili champinship, vintage car tour and music...and did we mention salmon and mushrooms? (Joanna Burgess) Mount Hood Village, Highway 26 in Brightwood, (503) 622-4798. Noon-5pm Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Posted as a courtesy by Daniel B. Wheeler www.oregonwhitetruffles.com Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.


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Smart Speakers Could Expose Corporate Networks
Security researchers have warned that newly discovered flaws in internet-connected speakers could allow attackers to locate entry points into enterprise networks.
Trend Micro senior threat researcher, Stephen Hilt, explained that the firm managed to find 4-5000 Sonos speakers and hundreds of Bose speakers exposed to the public-facing internet through a simple Shodan search.
"The first glaring finding was access to email addresses that are linked to music streaming services synced with the device. Another was access to a list of devices as well as shared folders that were on the same network as the test device", he continued.
"We also got BSSID information that, paired with an existing API that queries specific BSSIDs, gave us the approximate location of access points used by the test unit. And lastly, we were able to see the device's activities, such as current songs being played, control the device remotely, as well as play music through URI paths."
In practice, this means that attackers could do much more than take control of the device itself — they could even access information on devices on the same network as the speakers.
"In a workplace scenario, an exposed device which identifies and lists down other IoT devices connected to the same network can give an attacker plenty of information to work on," said Hilt. "Bad actors could find machines such as printers with existing vulnerabilities and use that to gather further information or as an entry point."
Other attack scenarios include using exposed information on users' musical preferences to craft a spearphishing email sent to the email address linked to the streaming account.
Trend Micro also warned that attackers could monitor wireless access points (WAPs) the device tries to access to locate a user and work out when they might be asleep or out of the house, in order to carry out a robbery.
Another option would be to use the exposed info to disrupt a user's device and then send a malware-laden email disguised as a 'manufacturer update'.
"While IoT devices are connected to the internet, they should never be exposed. In the case of the test device, manufacturers should make sure that ports connecting to the devices cannot be accessed directly from the internet," said Hilt. "Manufacturers should also secure data that's being stored or compiled by these IoT devices and conduct security audits — including regularly reading public forums discussing their products."
Users and IT administrators should also do their bit by limiting access to smart devices, enabling strong password protection, keeping firmware up-to-date and scanning networks for any open ports, he added.
Although the number of affected devices was only a small percentage of the total out there, Sonos swiftly patched the issues identified by Trend Micro, while Bose had yet to respond at the time the blog was published.
Source: Information Security Magazine


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Trent Boult got the ball to move both ways, and gave India the kind of match they'd want to brush aside as a 'one-off' or a 'bad day', setting up an easy eight-wicket win in the fourth ODI in Hamilton.
The left-arm pacer returned with stunning figures of 10-4-21-5 to bowl the visitors out for 92 in just 30.5 overs. The Blackcaps chased it down in 14.5 overs, the entire game lasting only 3.5 hours.
In the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli and an injured MS Dhoni, the Indian batting unit found the going tough against the Kiwi bowling attack. Seven Indian batsmen were dismissed for single-digit scores, unable to tackle the moving ball.
Also, in terms of balls remaining (212), this is India's worst defeat in the ODIs.
Here's how Twitter reacted to the match:
Disappointing day for Team India today, they can learn to adapt and absorb the pressure better in conditions that are conducive for swing bowling. It was also an outstanding 10 over spell from Trent Boult who exploited the conditions well and bowled beautifully. #4thODI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 31, 2019
Not india's day today but was really happy to see Shubman make his debut. He's definitely one for the future.#NZvIND
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 31, 2019
See what happens when a team don't have there best batsmen in.
— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) January 31, 2019
Easy-peasy for NZ. 92 too shallow a score to defend. Twice that may have been competitive on this pitch. Given their performances in the oast year, this match can be seen as a one-off disaster. No Kohli or Dhoni too. But India must guard against complacency
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 31, 2019
It's a bad day, not a bad team. Bad shot selection, not bad players #NZvIND #KeepCalm
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) January 31, 2019
A Ten-Over spell by Boult. Broke the back of India's batting. But two dismissals that disappointed more came from the other end—Rayudu and DK. Both loose shots. #IndvNZ @StarSportsIndia
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 31, 2019
Newzeland given a wake up call to Indian team.They moved the ball and got https://t.co/UrV7jTOD4x of the main batsman should have stayed till the end got fighting total.
— Madan Lal (@MadanLal1983) January 31, 2019
When Trent Boult is in full flow, few sights better in world cricket. #NZvIND
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 31, 2019
Man of the match- Trent Boult
SCORECARD of 4th ODI: https://t.co/NRcZknjv80#Hamilton #NZvIND #INDvNZ #Cricket #TheCricketTimes pic.twitter.com/FQIc7CaqYw
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 31, 2019
Rohit Sharma: "One of our worst batting performances in a long, long time."#NZvIND
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) January 31, 2019
In terms of balls remaining (212), this is India's worst defeat in the ODIs. A clinical, comprehensive victory for New Zealand. #4thODI #NZvIND @BLACKCAPS
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) January 31, 2019
Lowest ODI team totals in New Zealand. #Cricket
73 – NZ v Sri Lanka
74 – NZ v Australia
74 – PAK v New Zealand
89 – ENG v New Zealand
92 – IND v New Zealand
93 – BAN v New Zealand
94 – NZ v Australia
105 – NZ v Australia
108 – IND v New Zealand
108 – IND v New Zealand
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) January 31, 2019
Man of the moment Trent Boult! 5-21 and signing autographs for the kids in the crowd #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/egAcQFxWtb
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) January 31, 2019


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I posted a question roughly a day ago on SO. It was put on hold within several hours because it was indicated as too broad. I adjusted the contents of the question to be more concise, allowing for a specific answer. SO warned me that if it won't be reopened within 5 days, the question will be closed. I'm aready getting a bit nervous since 20% of this time has already passed. How can I see if the moderators / experienced members agree with the modifications I made? And if it's still not okay, how do I get notified about that, too?
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Extremely fast method for modular exponentiation with modulus and exponent of several million digits


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Ugandan President Museveni plans to sign the anti-homosexuality bill into law, according to tweets from Ofwono Opondo, a government spokesperson.
Said Opondo:
"Pres Museveni has told NRM MPs he will assent the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law…This comes after 14 medical experts presented a report that homosexuality is not genetic but a social behaviour…The NRM caucus has welcomed the development as a measure to protect Ugandans from social deviants…Ugandan traditionalists, religious leaders & politicians have been urging Museveni to sign the Bill."
Museveni had objected to the way parliament had forced the bill through in December and refused to sign it, saying he intended to ask 'scientists' if being gay is a choice or not. Museveni's 'scientists' have reportedly concluded that it is a choice.
The bill penalizes anyone who aids or abets a known homosexual, and punishes homosexuality with life imprisonment.
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The game's forthcoming update will add 14 new Titan burn cards, complete with "enhanced Titan abilities" and Titan weapons. Titanfall's update includes insignias for the mech-like machines, giving players the option to select an emblem that shows off their accomplishments, earned by completing challenges in the game. The update will also improve its online matchmaking and team balancing system and introduce numerous bug fixes. The full list of fixes is available on the game's official site.
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Seguin scores in shootout as Bruins top Jackets to end season-worst 4-game slide
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A late game-tying short-handed goal, a rookie stepping up, and a composed backup goalie filling in for one of the best in the game all have the Boston Bruins confident they can get back to winning.
With starter Tim Thomas resting, Tuukka Rask made 34 saves and stopped all three Columbus attempts in the shootout, and rookie Tyler Seguin scored the lone shootout goal to lift the Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
The win ended the Bruins' season-worst four-game losing streak.
"Definitely, it was one of his biggest and best games of the year," Boston coach Claude Julien said of Rask. "He was very poised and I thought he did a great job in the shootout."
Seguin, the No. 2 selection in the 2010 draft, didn't shy away from his opportunity, either. He confidently faked Steve Mason with a left-to-right move and scored inside the right post.
"I felt great," said Seguin, who was scratched the last two games. "It's definitely nice to get back in the lineup and contribute to the team."
David Krejci and Rich Peverly—who tied it with just over five minutes left on an impressive individual effort—scored regulation goals for Boston, which won the 2,800th game in the history of the 87-year-old franchise.
"It was nice to see that even though they took the lead in the third we found a way to get back into it," Julien said. "It was a big goal there by Peverly, the short-handed goal."
The Bruins, who won in Columbus for the first time since 2003, entered as the third seed in the Eastern Conference, only two points ahead of Northeast Division rival Montreal.
Grant Clitsome and Scottie Upshall scored for Columbus, which blew two one-goal leads and has lost eight of nine, all but falling out of playoff contention in the West. Mason finished with 27 saves.
"We're as happy as you can be without getting two points," Blue Jackets rookie coach Scott Arniel said. "I said to the coaches that was one of our best games in probably two or three weeks."
Both teams had a flurry of chances in overtime. Boston peppered Mason in the first 30 seconds, leading to a Columbus timeout. With just over a minute left, Columbus' Antoine Vermette and Jan Hejda were hammering away around the goal-mouth, but Rask didn't budge.
Tied 1-1 midway through the third period, Rask seemed to overplay a scoring chance by R.J. Umberger, sliding far out of his crease. The puck came to Upshall, who slotted it home for his 20th, extending his career high. The goal was his fourth in eight games since being acquired by Columbus at the trade deadline.
"It was a game that was right there for us to get," Upshall said. "I thought we did a lot of great things."
Looking to capitalize on a power play moments later, Derick Brassard gave the puck away just inside the attacking zone. Peverly charged down the ice, turned defenceman Fedor Tyutin inside out, and stuffed the puck between Mason's legs two minutes after Upshall's goal.
Right off the ensuing centre-ice faceoff, Columbus cut in and Antoine Vermette rung a shot off the right post on a quick pass from Upshall.
In an up-tempo first two periods, Clitsome converted a slap shot through traffic with under a minute left.
Krejci pulled the Bruins even at 12:20 of the second, deflecting a blast from Chara, who was mildy booed throughout the game. Last week, Chara's controversial hit on Montreal's Max Pacioretty sidelined the forward with a fractured vertebrae and severe concussion.
"Both teams had their opportunities and obviously they got the better of us in the shootout," Mason said.
Notes: The Bruins' all-time franchise record is 2,800-1,722-791-99. ... Boston improved to 2-5 in shootouts, while Columbus dropped to 4-6. ... Boston's Mark Recchi, the active leader in games, assists and points, moved past Dave Andreychuk into fifth place on the NHL's all-time games played list. ... The Bruins are 7-7-2 this season against the Western Conference. Columbus is 10-2-2 against the East. ... Boston's Patrice Bergeron, third on the team in scoring, has been held without a point in seven straight games, a season high. ... Nash has not scored in eight games, one short of his longest stretch without goal.


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DNA cracks 2008 break-in case
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office says that DNA testing results finally allowed them to arrest the suspect in an August 2008 break-in.
During the initial investigation, detectives named Henry Doumaine Stevenson, 30, as a suspect, but didn't have enough evidence to arrest him, authorities said. Investigators submitted samples from Stevenson and from blood found throughout the house to the State Bureau of Investigation.
They waited 1½ years for the testing to be done, but the results came back a match, authorities said. Stevenson, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested on charges of breaking-and-entering, larceny and possession of stolen goods.
"This shows that even though DNA takes some time to be analyzed, it is a very valuable tool to investigators," Detective J.A. Merritt said in a news release. "The SBI is currently working hard to reduce the backlog to reduce the wait time for DNA analysis."
Stevenson was given a $3,000 bond and has a Jan. 20 court date.
His criminal record dates to 1997 and includes convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, simple assault and driving while impaired, according to state Department of Correction records.


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The paperless classroom is a great ideal to work towards, but the journey to get there may still involve some printing. So, just how do you print from an iPad? Well, there are several ways, and it may depend on your individual circumstances, but the information below outlines the most common solutions.
1.Email it!
Ok, so this is less of a solution and more of a workaround, but if you can email the document you want to print, you can access it on a desktop computer and print from there. It's not ideal, but it will work if you get stuck, and LOTS of people do it.
2. AirPrint printers
There are a number of Wi-Fi printers that are designated AirPrint printers. An AirPrint printer will be recognized by all iOS devices when you enter the share or print menu in an iOS app. When they first came out, they were few and far between, but they are not nearly as rare as they used to be. Look for the AirPrint logo on the box the next time you are shopping for a printer, or see if your existing printer is listed on Apple's AirPrint Support page. However, these are not always the best choices for schools and businesses, because the ink cartridges do not always last as long as laser printers, and replacement cartridges can be expensive.
3. The Middle Man
There's an app for the Mac called Printopia. It lets your iPad communicate with your Mac and can be a great help with how to print with an iPad. Printopia works as a go-between. You send the print job from the iPad to Printopia, and Printopia sends it to a printer of your choice. It's a slick and relatively inexpensive solution. Sam Gliksman even put together a workflow for how it can be used for students to submit assignments to the teacher. Read about it here.
4. There's an app for that!
It sounds cliche, but there really are apps that are designed to help you print from an iPad. Most printer manufacturers have their own apps to help you print on their printers, but be aware of the fact that not all printer models are usually supported, and they tend to work with varying success. Still, it can be worth checking the App Store to see if your printer manufacturer has an app to help you print.
Alternatively, you could invest in a popular printing app like Print Central Pro. At $7.99, it is not cheap, but it could be cheaper than buying a new printer. Print Central works in a similar way to Printopia, and is consistently praised for its performance and compatibility.
5. The xPrintServer
In an ideal world, you wouldn't replace your existing printer just so you can print from an iPad. In fact, most schools and business refuse to do just that because of the increased costs. Enter the xPrintServer from Lantronix. This little box comes in two flavors – a home edition priced at $99, and an Enterprise edition priced at $199. When you plug it into your existing network, it automagically makes all your existing printers compatible with an iPad. Setup is easy. So easy in fact that Lantronix have made a few humorous videos to illustrate just that.
Do you print from an iPad at your school or office? Which of the above methods do you use? Or do you have another solution altogether? Feel free to leave questions or comments below.


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Sometimes while enjoying our outdoor trip we do not pay enough attention to keep our possessions from the weather conditions. And in some cases, we could not even predict how the weather will surprise us. Although we are unable to predict it, we could do our best to protect our things from getting wet and spoiled. It is a nasty situation if your expensive things become trash in seconds just because you haven't stored them safely. And it is quite simple just to put them in a waterproof dry bag. So, we have tried to make the game easy with our picks for the best dry bag for 2020.
Our Picks for Best Dry Bags 2020:
- Adventure Lion Premium Waterproof Dry Bag
- Earth Pak -Waterproof Dry Bag
- Unigear Waterproof Dry Bag
- Såk Gear Premium Waterproof Dry Bag
- SealLine Baja Dry Bag
What is a dry bag? Why is it important to use it?
In simple words, the dry bag is an item, which will keep your gears dry and clean. It can successfully protect your valuable items from water, snow, dust, and sand. So, we can say that it is essential to have one in case you are an outdoor enthusiast. Practically, the most often waterproof dry bags are used for kayaking, canoeing, boating, and fishing. However, they are also often used for hiking, camping, cycling, motorcycling, skiing, and many other sports.
The major part of the dry bags on the market are produced of waterproof materials and have welded seams. Most of them have either a roll-top closure system or zipper seal closing. With all these features the dry bag could become your best friend for your outdoor trips. However, you should also be aware that even the highest quality dry bags have some depth limits and should not be submerged for a long time. So, if there is a danger for such circumstances, it is a good idea to have additional protection for the electronics and other sensitive gears.
How to choose a dry bag?
While reading the above probably you have realized that you need a dry bag for your trips outside. But there are so many options available on the market. And the logical question here is how to choose the most suitable for you. So, we have made a shortlist of the most important factors to consider when buying a dry bag:
Intended use
You should be aware of how you are planning to use your dry bag. If you are planning heavy usage in tough weather conditions or watersports, probably, you should look at the heavy-duty waterproof dry bags.
The material is very important for the efficiency, weight, and durability of the dry bag. Actually, vinyl and nylon are the most used materials for the production of dry bags. Typical for the vinyl is that it is sturdy and durable. On the other side, the nylon material is lighter and more flexible.
It is very important to consider the size when you are going to purchase a dry bag. The smaller bags are light and easy for transportation. However, if you need space for more gears you should look at the larger and, of course, heavier rucksacks. The 5L dry bags are perfect for storing small items like electronics, first aid kit or some toiletries. However, the 10L bags will provide you with the opportunity to add a change of clothes and some clean towels. Hence, the larger 30L options could store the gears of 2 people for a day or two. Finally, the dry bags with sizes of more than 30L could offer space for your items in case you are planning a longer trip outside.
Closure system
Most of the dry bags on the market have a roll-top closing system or zipper seal closing. The roll-down top system is more efficient in relation to waterproofness. The sealing of the bag is achieved with the combination of a roll top and a snap buckle. However, in practice, many dry bags are equipped with the press and seal zipper mechanism. Its advantage is that it is simple and easy to use.
Shoulder Straps and D-rings
When choosing a dry bag you should pay attention if it comes with shoulder straps and D-rings. Many dry bags on the market have adjustable and removable shoulder straps. And, there is a simple reason – they are very useful for easy carrying and transportation. Also, the D-rings will be very useful for you if you want to attach the bag to your boat or want to attach it to other bags.
It is always good to look for a product that is from a reputable brand. It is not only due to the label, but it is also due to the fact that the brand is associated with quality. So, buying a product from a popular brand with excellent customer reviews could be a sure bet.
And now, let's continue with our brief review of the best dry bags available on the market in 2020.
Best Dry Bags 2020 – Review
Adventure Lion Premium Waterproof Dry Bag
Adventure Lion Premium Waterproof Dry Bag is a high-performance dry bag specifically designed for kayaking, boating, and camping enthusiasts. It is made of sturdy 500D PVC, known as an extremely reliable waterproof polymer. Additionally, it has a roll-top closure system providing solid protection from the water penetration inside the bag. Due to the high-quality materials used this dry bag remains soft and flexible even in cold weather and maintains a high level of protection.
Adventure Lion Premium is in 4 different sizes – 5L, 10L, 20L, 40L and plenty of colors. The 5L waterproof bag is suitable for storing some electronics, food, and drinks. However, the bigger 10L option could provide you with additional space for clothing and toiletries for 1-2 people for a day trip. In case you are planning a trip for more than a day you should definitely consider the 20L or 40L waterproof dry bags.
This dry bag comes with adjustable shoulder straps which makes it easy for carrying and transportation. Even if it is heavily loaded the comfortable shoulder slings will ease the transportation.
Concluding on the above, we can say that Adventure Lion Premium Waterproof Dry Bag is a premium quality dry bag, which is produced from sturdy materials and extremely reliable for protection from rough water conditions. So we consider it one of the best waterproof bags for kayaking, boating, and other outdoor activities.
Earth Pak -Waterproof Dry Bag
Looking for the best dry bag we cannot miss the Earth Pak -Waterproof Dry Bag. It is produced from the above mentioned tough 500D PVC and provides excellent waterproof protection even for hard users. As this is a roll-top dry bag, it promises ultimate waterproof protection. As recognition for its durability and quality, the Earth Pak Waterproof Bag is endorsed by Tim Ferris of New York Times in his blog.
Earth Pak has options for its waterproof dry bag in different sizes – 10L, 20L, 30L, and 40L. The most popular and suitable choice for casual travelers is the 10L option. It is spacious enough to cover clothing, toiletries and some food and beverages for a day trip. In case you need more space for your gears or traveling with your family then you should definitely choose one of the larger bags.
The bag is very easy to use and transportation. The smaller bags (10L and 20L) come with 24-42 inch single shoulder strap. However, the larger options (30L and 40L waterproof backpacks) have backpack style shoulder straps that also come with a sternum strap for additional stability.
The bag has also very well designed and it is really good looking. You can choose from several different color options and be stylish during your outdoor trip. And it comes with PX8 Certified 6.5 Inch waterproof phone case as it is always a good idea to add a second layer of protection for your expensive electronics.
All in all, Earth Pak is a stylish and high performance waterproof dry bag that guarantees to keep your belongings dry. It is very durable, easy to use and transportation and maybe this is the reason for its customer great rating on Amazon.
Unigear Waterproof Dry Bag Sack
Unigear Waterproof Dry Bag Sack is a product of Unigear. It is a well-known brand on the outdoor market with its high-quality and durable gears.
The bag is made of tough polyurethane-coated nylon, which is abrasion and puncture resistant. It is designed with durability and safety in mind and it will keep your valuable possessions water, dust, and sand. The roll-down top closure system offers added burst resistance and a waterproof seal. Although it is very durable and efficient, the Unigear Waterproof Dry Sack is also really lightweight. And, you will carry and transport it easily as it comes with a removable and adjustable shoulder sling. Furthermore, the producer has added a universal phone bag to the package. This waterproof phone bag fits all smartphones up to 6 inches and protects them against water, snow, and dust.
Unigear offers its dry bag in several different sizes (from 2L to 40L) and colors so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. The most commonly used 10L bag could comfortably fit your clothing and some snacks for a day trip. If you are thinking about an overnight trip you should look at the larger waterproof rucksacks.
Overall Unigear Waterproof Dry Bag Sack is a real bargain. Although it is both durable and lightweight, it comes at a really low price compared to many other waterproof dry bags on the market. With all these features it deserves a place in our selection for the best waterproof dry bags in 2020.
Såk Gear Premium Waterproof Dry Bag
Såk Gear is a recognized brand, popular with its high-quality products and simple designs. That's why their Såk Gear Premium Waterproof Dry Bag is one more item we should include in our waterproof dry bags review. It is made of heavy-duty 500D polyester, coated with vinyl to keep water out. This high-quality material makes the bag very durable and reliable while keeping it lightweight. The roll-down top closing system provides a secure waterproof seal. Furthermore, the dry bag has welded seams, which will seal out the water, snow, dust, and sand. So, you can enjoy your trip without worries about your valuables.
Another positive of DrySak Premium is the exterior splash-proof pocket with a zipper closing system. You can store there your wallet and keys, so, you would not open the dry bag just because you need a key. Of course, this zipper closed pocket is not as waterproof as the main dry bag. And, if you decide to store your electronics there, you should use some additional protection for them.
If you decide that Såk Gear Premium is your dry bag, you can choose between the 10L and 20L options of the product. The 10L waterproof dry bag could fit perfectly your clothes and electronics. Hence, the 20L option will provide more than enough space for the essential gears of two people. Also, the bag is easy to carry and transport as it comes with a comfortable shoulder strap. Last but not least, depending on your personal taste and style, you can choose one of the many colors available.
Finally, we can conclude that Såk Gear Premium is a durable waterproof dry bag. And, its high-quality and efficiency is recognized by its users in their customer reviews on Amazon.
SealLine Baja Dry Bag
SealLine Baja Dry Bag is another very popular product that deserves attention if you consider buying a waterproof dry bag. It has 19 oz. scrim-reinforced vinyl sides and heavy-duty 30oz. vinyl bottom. Additionally, the tough vinyl is puncture and scratch-resistant. Since the materials used are of top quality, this dry bag is very durable and promises to last for years. Furthermore, it has a roll-top closure system, which makes a watertight seal, ensuring that the water could not seep into the bag.
Although it is very durable, the SealLine Baja is light and easy to carry. However, a minor drawback is that the bag does not come with a shoulder strap. On the other side, it has a D-ring, which is very useful in case you want to attach the bag to your boat.
SealLine Baja comes in a variety of sizes and colors. You can choose between six different sizes, namely 5L, 10 L, 20 L, 30 L, 40L, 50L, and 55L. The colors offered are black, yellow, blue, green and orange. So, you can choose the size and the color that suits you best and keep you trendy.
Without further ado, SealLine Baja reviewed above will serve you exactly as promised – will keep your items safe and dry. It is durable and sturdy, it is lightweight and easy to use. So, we consider you will not disappoint if you try SealLine Baja.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The U.S. Transportation Security Administration will let people carry small pocketknives onto passenger planes for the first time since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, along with golf clubs, hockey sticks and plastic Wiffle Ball-style bats.
Much to the alarm of flight attendants, the agency will permit knives with retractable blades shorter than 6 centimeters (2.4 inches) and narrower than 1/2 inch at the widest point, TSA Administrator John Pistole said Tuesday at an aviation security conference in Brooklyn.
The change, to conform with international rules, will take effect April 25.
But two flight attendant groups blasted the decision as outrageous and dangerous.
"Today's announcement to permit knives back into the aircraft cabin is a poor and shortsighted decision by the TSA," said the Flight Attendants Union Coalition, which represents nearly 90,000 flight attendants at carriers nationwide, in a statement.
"As the last line of defense in the cabin and key aviation partners, we believe that these proposed changes will further endanger the lives of all flight attendants and the passengers we work so hard to keep safe and secure."
It said that despite repeated requests, flight attendants still don't receive training in basic self-defense and other training on how to ward off on-board attacks.
Stacy K. Martin, president of TWU Local 556, which represents more than 10,000 Southwest Airlines flight attendants, called Pistole's decision "a threat to passengers and (an) affront to flight attendants."
"While we agree that a passenger wielding a small knife or swinging a golf club or hockey stick poses less of a threat to the pilot locked in the cockpit, these are real threats to passengers and flight attendants in the passenger cabin," he said in a statement.
"This change in policy creates an unnecessary risk for everyone who flies."
Pistole, the former No. 2 official at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has stressed the use of intelligence and "risk- based" security during his tenure leading TSA.
The agency is moving away from uniform procedures that apply to every passenger and toward efforts to perform background checks on passengers before they arrive at an airport.
Overseas passengers will no longer have to check the qualifying knives as they pass through the U.S. The agency will still prohibit some knives, including those with locking blades or molded handles, Pistole said.
Box cutters, like those used by the Sept. 11 terrorists, and razor blades will still be banned.
The agency will relax its prohibited-item list in other ways, Pistole said. Passengers will be allowed to carry on sticks used to play lacrosse, billiards and hockey, ski poles and as many as two golf clubs, he said.
Information from Bloomberg News and Plain Dealer reporter Janet H. Cho was used in this article.


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It may officially be Labour Day, but here, at blog headquarters, it's the first day of Mask Week! A week of nothing but masks, if that wasn't already a given. If like me, you're a lover of all things mask I think you'll enjoy the bevy of masky-goodness that this week will bring. To kick things off, I've got a great mask from our friends at FarmHouse Fresh. Their new Peat Perfection Enriched Peat Purifcation Mask will change the way you think about clay-based masks.
Peat Perfection takes your average clay mask- that is often not the best option if you have dry skin- and reinvents it. Made with 95% natural ingredients, Peat Perfection uses peat mud, that contains organic bionutrients from plant and minerals with Kaolin clay, the mask works twofold to sooth and purify skin. The peat mud is rich in organic bionutrients from plants and minerals which work to relive and sooth skin and any irritations. The clay works to balance oils and pull impurities from skin, which can make pores look smaller.
As mentioned, this mask, while clay-based, is still easy on drier skin types thanks to fatty acids from safflower oil that help's protect skin's moisture barrier and Panthenol, which pulls in and locks in hydration. Antioxidants and anti-irritants are also in the mix, including cold-pressed organic cucumber extract and skin-soothing Allantoin.
The mask has a cooling feeling when applied to skin that is instantly soothing and calming, especially when combined with the fresh citrus scent. The mask dries on skin (it only needs 10-15 minutes) but doesn't dry to a super firm or tight fee. As such, the mask also washes off easily- no tugging or pulling necessary- to leave skin feeling cleansed, refreshed, and hydrated. It's a great morning mask, as it's doesn't take long to work, and it leaves skin prepped for the day.
Get ready for a whole week for gorgeous mask selfies...
Overall, I really like this mask! I find I usually have to use a second moisture mask after clay-based masks, but this is formulated to be gentle, hydrating, and effective and it delivers on all fronts. The mask can be used everyday (it really is that easy on skin) with one pot lasting for 14-16 uses. Like all FarmHouse Fresh products, Peat Perfection is paraben, sulfate, and cruelty-free. What do you think? Tried it or want to?
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Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao responded to an Instagram post of undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. where Floyd slapped a dummy while mocking Manny.
Manny said a true champion is one who is gracious in both his words and conduct and a champion not only in his field of endeavor but also in his home and private life.
Here is the statement of Manny through his Public Information Officer Aqui Zonio:
"We should understand Floyd Mayweather Jr. because of his family background. He hailed from a family of ex-convicts and he himself is an ex-convict. We could not blame him because his action just showed the kind of family upbringing he had" Manny said.
"It only reminds me of what he did to his ex-wife. I hope he would find time to reflect on his life and repent for the sins he committed in the past." said the Filipino champ.
(Photo source: Instagram – @mannypacquiao / @floydmayweather)
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EXCLUSIVE: Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, co-creators of Disney Channel's flagship animated series Phineas and Ferb, have signed separate exclusive, multi-year, multimillion-dollar deals with Disney Television Animation. Under the pacts, the two will continue on the Emmy-winning series they created and executive produce for another season. Also as part of the deals, Povenmire and Marsh are now officially attached to the Phineas and Ferb feature being developed at Disney. The two are already working on the script. Additionally, the deals include a new pilot, likely a Phineas and Ferb spinoff, and other future development for Povenmire and Marsh, who also have a piece of the franchise's merchandising profits.
The pacts come on the heels of the Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension TV movie drawing 7.6 million viewers in its debut this month to become the most-watched cable movie of the year and the third-highest-rated movie in Disney Channel history. After putting an emphasis on live-action programming for a while, Disney has renewed its focus on TV animation, which will result in the doubling of the number of animated episodes on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior in 2012 versus 2010. A main part of Disney TV Animation's strategy has been concentrating on "creator-driven" series. Its first success in that direction was Povenmire and Marsh's mega hit Phineas and Ferb, which was followed by Noah Z. Jones' Fish Hooks and others. Povenmire is with WME, Marsh with Natural Talent.
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Usual suspects rounded up in colon cancer recurrence
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Usual suspects rounded up in colon cancer recurrence
Meat, fat, refined grains and desserts have again once been implicated in perpetrating disease--this time, in colon cancer recurrence.
In research published in the August 15, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, MD, MPH, of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston and colleagues evaluated the effect of two dietary patterns on disease recurrence in 1,009 men and women with stage III colon cancer treated with surgery and drugs. The prudent dietary pattern consisted of high intake of fruit, vegetables, poultry and fish, while the Western pattern was characterized by meat, fat, refined grains and desserts. Dietary adherence scores were calculated via responses to questionnaires completed by the subjects during and six months following chemotherapy. Over the median 5.3 year follow up period, 324 subjects experienced recurrence of their disease and of these, 223 died. An additional 28 deaths without cancer recurrence were documented.
High intake of the Western dietary pattern was associated with a significant increase in cancer recurrence risk or death over follow up. Men and women whose adherence to the Western diet was in the top 20 percent had 3.25 times the risk of their cancer returning, or dying from any cause than participants in the lowest 20 percent of Western diet intake. Adjustment for age, body mass and other factors failed to modify the association. There was no relationship found between cancer recurrence or death and the prudent dietary pattern.
The authors suggest that increased insulin and insulin-like growth factor levels resulting from greater intake of the Western pattern could be the mechanism behind the increase in cancer recurrence. These factors have been associated in previous research with increased tumor growth and formation.
"We know from previous research that diet and lifestyle influence people's risk of developing colon cancer," Dr Meyerhardt observed. "This is the first large observation study to focus on the role of diet in recurrence of the disease. Our results suggest that people treated for locally advanced colon cancer can actively improve their odds of survival by their dietary choices."
In industrialized Western societies, both polyps and colon cancer occur more frequently due in part to diets low in fruits, vegetables, vegetable protein, and fiber (Satia-Aboutaj J et al 2003). Fecal mutagens are produced by certain diets such as those containing overcooked or burnt meat or fish. Increased intake of fiber, on the other hand, shortens the intestinal transit time, which in turn reduces the exposure of the colorectal lining to mutagens within the stool (Johansson G et al 1997).
Fat intake. A diet high in saturated animal fat, particularly dairy products and red meat (Jones et al R 2003), increases colorectal cancer risk (Pierre F et al 2003; Stadler J et al 1988). The digestion of fats requires the activity of normal bile acids that irritate and damage cells lining the colon. Consequently, bile acids activate factors associated with abnormal growth of these cells, resulting in an increased risk of colorectal cancer (Glinghammar B et al 1999; Suzuki K et al 1986). The ratio between the secondary bile acid deoxycholic acid and cholic acid may be an indicator of colorectal cancer risk (Kamano T et al 1999). Ingesting a sensible amount of calories and maintaining a desirable weight also play important roles in preventing colorectal cancer (Mason JB 2002).
Red meat intake. The heterocyclic amines when meat is cooked at high temperatures (e.g., by frying) are strongly associated with death from colorectal cancer (Bingham SA et al 1996; Armstrong B et al 1975). People who eat fried, well-cooked red meat more than once weekly are 2.2 times more likely to develop colorectal adenomas than are those who eat lightly browned red meat once a week or less frequently. Dietary beef induces, and rye bran prevents, formation of intestinal polyps (Mutanen M et al 2000).
Folate. Low folate intake, especially when combined with alcohol consumption and a low-protein diet, increases colorectal cancer risk (Kato I et al 1999). Dietary folate influences DNA methylation, synthesis, and repair. Abnormalities in these DNA processes enhance cancer development, particularly in rapidly growing tissues such as the colorectal mucosa (Lengauer C et al 1997; Feinberg AP et al 1983). Higher folate intake from either dietary sources or supplements may protect against the initiation of colorectal cancer (Giovannucci E 2002, 1998).
Selenium. Low levels of selenium correlate with the presence of adenomas (benign tumors), whereas increased levels of selenium are associated with reduced risk of adenomas. Intervention trials have found a beneficial effect of selenium supplementation (Russo MW et al 1997).
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Although high intake of fat has been associated with an increase in cancer risk, a case-control study published in the July 15, 2007 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology concluded that a greater intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be protective against colorectal cancer.
Professor Harry Campbell of the College of Medicine and Vet Medicine at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and his associates paired 1,455 men and women diagnosed with colorectal cancer with an equal number of healthy control subjects matched for age, gender and region of residence. Lifestyle and food frequency questionnaires regarding the year prior to diagnosis or recruitment to the study were completed by all participants in the current analysis. Total fatty acid, as well as saturated fatty acid, monounsaturated fatty acid, omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, trans-fatty acid, and trans-monounsaturated fatty acid intake was determined. Intake levels of individual fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), were also calculated.
Participants without colorectal cancer reported significantly lower daily calorie intake than those diagnosed with the disease. Although total and trans-monounsaturated fatty acid intake were associated with increased colorectal cancer risk, adjustment for calorie intake negated this effect. Greater intake of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA were dose-dependently associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk.
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I have been crafting my little heart out. I mean, really, if I am going to make a dent in that goals list, high productivity is a given, right? I get stuff done during the week, but mostly the magic happens on the weekend. Over the past holiday weekend, I got a lot done, and had serious fun as well.
I got together with my internet knitterly friends in the Outer Banks (OBX) for a weekend of friends, food and craft. This was our sixth get together. We did a swap and could make anything we wanted, I decided to make Ms. Bestitched a Figure 8 scarf.
She loved it. I used some Anna Maria Horner fabric (it's folded in and faces her neck) with some burnt orange silk dupioni. You can make one for yourself or a friend (or a bunch of friends) by using this tutorial.
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The ConDems tell us that they want taxation to be fairer. It is widely assumed that they will increase VAT, perhaps to 20%. But the Office for National Statistics has reported that VAT as a percentage of disposable income is paid disproportionately by people on lower incomes. The ONS explains that "those in higher income groups tend to channel a larger proportion of their income into savings and mortgage payments, which do not attract indirect taxes".
I suggest that instead of a VAT increase, the government should introduce a tax on mortgage interest payments (more precisely, i suggest a tax on all personal secured loan interest) at the same rate of VAT. This would have the following advantages:
- it would compensate for the regressive nature of VAT
- it would tend to suppress the sort of house price bubble Vince Cable warned about in a Commons question in 2003 (this question has been cited to support the false claim that he "predicted the crisis").
- it would raise relatively little money now, with interest rates so low, but increasing amounts as the economy recovers and interest rates rise. So it would give the markets confidence that the deficit will be reduced, without imperilling the uk's fragile economic recovery.
- the tax would be paid by mortgage borrowers currently enjoying a windfall gain from the extraordinarily low interest rates brought in to boost the economy.
It would be easy enough to collect, simply by making secured loans, including mortgages, unenforceable unless they are registered with HMRC.
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Hands-on exhibits are sculptures, puzzles, games, paper craft, interactive physical exhibits, etc. – all exhibits that are mainly physical. Here you will find technical drawings and requirements for building them.
Discussion game on AI and Future
Discussion game on AI and Future
3D printed chords of three notes.
Sit down on the bench with a friend. Touch the armrests while you hold hands and you will hear a twinkling melody.
Create your own instrument with the synthesizer by using the keyboard. Use the four knobs on the synthesizer to select different instruments and get started!
A very small LED casts a shadow of a 3D printed globe onto a wall, illustrating stereographic projection. The globe can be freely rotated by a visitor, to see the changes...
In this hands-on set, MO-Labs presents its 3d print wireframe versions of some of the most classical symmetric solids for non-commercial use: platonic solids, archimedean...


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The Veterans Services Coordinator acts as a liaison for the 27,500+ Cleveland County veterans. If any veteran, veteran caregiver, widow, widower, or spouse have questions regarding veteran benefits or services they are encouraged to contact us. As a liaison, we will put veterans in contact with the agency or person that can best help them receive the benefits they have earned.
We speak at civic groups, clubs and concerned groups as well.


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This week's editions of Craftsmanship Abroad takes us behind the making of a product, who's existence you may not really put a lot of thought into.
What was previously a vital object for exporting everything from food to fuel is now almost invisible in today's society – but at the wine and spirit business Brown Forman Cooperage, they still use the barrel for making some of the best bottles of spirits and wines you can get.
At CPHmade we're sort of suckers for old traditions and deeds, so naturally we were geeking out when we first saw the making of a barrel.
The footage below gives us a unique and almost hypnotizing look behind the making of barrel. What may come as a surprise, a solid, wooden barrel is not the product of a 100 % automated process. No, making a barrel require and demands skillful hands and a great understanding of the materials used.


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Gear up for the cold winter months ahead with some toasty gloves and a nice warm jacket. Bolt on some speed with these updated wheels, and stay fit when the trainer gets too boring with a new GPS fitness watch.
We might only need a glove like the Gore Xenon Gore Tex Glove a couple months out of the year, but we know a lot of people who could use this all winter long.
If it's cold enough for the gloves, you'll probably need the Gore Oxygen SO Jacket as well. It comes in Women's and Men's sizing.
The revered Mavic Ksyrium wheels have been updated for 2013. Here's the lighter weight Mavic Ksyrium SL S.
We know the trainer gets old. Garmin knows running is a great way to stay fit and see the world from a different point of view. The Garmin Forerunner 10 is an easy to use fitness companion to get you started. Women's specific versions are available, too.


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I've been working on another site, over at http://www.fcptutorials.com. It's an aggregate site, where I'll be posting links to Final Cut tutorials from around the web.
When I learned Photoshop, I did it through tutorials that I found through one site. I couldn't find a similar site for Final Cut, so I decided to make it.
If you have any interest in Final Cut, it's a great site for picking up little tidbits and project savers.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shoe Shine
Beautiful shoes + fabulous storage = girl heaven!
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Offaly community to remember the 'Manchester Martyrs' Credit: Reading the Signs
A heritage group in Lusmagh are set to remember an Offaly native and his comrades who executed in Manchester 150 years ago.
On November 23, 1867, the Manchester Martyrs, William Allen, Michael Larkin and Michael O'Brien were executed for the part the played in the rescue of the two Fenian leaders, Colonel Thomas Kelly and Captain Timothy Deasy.
Larkin was in fact a native of Lusmagh and had moved to Birr at an early age before emigrating to England.
On the exact date marking the 150th anniversary of these events, these men will be commemorated in Lusmagh on Thursday November 23, until Sunday, November 26.
The commemoration includes a dramatisation of their trial in Manchester and the final days of the Martyrs' lives, as well as the unveiling of a memorial to Michael Larkin, which takes place on the Sunday.
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A Brief Summary of the Battle of Karbala and Martyrdom of Husayn (Radiyallahu Anhu)
Every page of history is a place of lesson for mankind. The ruthless martyrdom of Sayyidina Husayn (RA) the leader of the youth of Jannah, his family and his companions shall never be forgotten. Every Muslim perceives the pain of this tragedy in his heart. Many lessons are to be learnt from this tragic event.
Introduction to Events before the Battle of Karbala
An unbroken chain of dissension began with the martyrdom of Uthman RA. Hypocrites plotted and schemed to sow division by using the emotion of simple minded Muslims. Sadly swords were brought into motion on both sides.
With the death of Sayyiduna Ali (RA), the first and most notable phase in the history of Muslim people came to an end. All through this period it had been the Qur'an and the Sunnah which had guided the leaders and the led, set the standards of their moral conduct and inspired their actions. It was the time when the ruler and the ruled, the rich and the poor, the powerful and the weak, were uniformly subject to the Divine Law.
After Sayyiduna Ali (RA), Muslims agreed to give the Khilafat to Sayyiduna Muawiya RA, the son of Abu Sufyan RA and father of Yazid. Muawiya RA tried to continue on the same way as the Rightly-Guided Caliphs, but he was ruling a different generation of people. It was a period of immense turmoil and dissension.
Muawiya (RA) appoints Yazid as his Successor
Forty muslims from Kufah were sent to Muawiya (RA) informing him that he should appoint his son Yazid as the next leader and that he was the most suitable and able person to administrate the Islamic Empire. Initially Muwaiya RA was skeptical but after consultation and deliberation a decision was taken to appoint Yazid as the leader. Hence, Muawiya formally appointed his son Yazid as his successor.
In 51 AH Muawiyah ((RA) was in Makkah for Hajj. Here a collective consultation between Husayn (RA), Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) and other prominent Sahabah took place with Muawiya (RA). They advise him that it was not appropriate to insist on the pledge for his son. They proposed three options which were the practice so of the predecessors:
1. Do what Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) did, that is he did not specify anyone and to leave the matter to the choice of the general Muslims
2. To do what Abu bakr RA did – that is to present the name of a person who was neither family to Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) nor his close relative and all Muslims were unanimous about his capabilities.
3. To adopt the stance of Umar RA whereby he left the matter to a council of six Sahabah (RA).
They considered these to be the only three options available and were not prepared to accept anything else.
Muawiya (RA) in his considered opinion pressed ahead with his decision.
During the lifetime of Muawiya (RA) the people of Syria and Iraq accepted the pledge of Yazid. When others saw this they also accepted the pledge for the unity of the Ummaha nd to avoid dissension. However the people of Madinah,Husain RA, Abdullah ibn Zubair RA, remained steadfast in their rejection of the pledge and continued proclaiming the truth that Yazid was not capable for the post of Khilafah of the Muslims. This continued till Muawiya's (RA) demise in Rajab 60 AH and Yazid became his successor.
Yazid in Power
The moment Yazid came to power he demanded the oath of allegiance (bay'ah) from everyone. Paying allegiance was an Arab tradition which was carried out in important matters such as that of rulership and authority.
Yazid's message was delivered to Husayn (RA) as well but he did not comply. Acknowledging Yazid's authority by the Prophet's (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) grandson at this point would have meant acceptance of the Islamic leadership being mismanaged. For Yazid, Husain's (RA) seal of approval was the one most needed.
Yazid instructed the Governor of Madina Munawwarah, Walid to force Husayn ibn Ali (RA) to pledge allegiance. Husayn (RA) refused and uttered his famous words that "Anyone akin to me will never accept anyone akin to Yazid as a ruler." Husayn (ra) left Madina Munawwarah for Makkah Mukarramah on Rajab 28, 60 AH, two days after Walid's attempt to force him to submit to Yazid's rule. He stayed in Makkah from the beginning of the Sha'ban and all of Ramadan, Shawwal, as well as Zul Qa'dah.
It was in Ramadan 60 AH, and the people of Kufa were looking at Husayn (RA) for leadership. Soon there was a stream of letters coming in from Kufa urging him to challenge the leadership of Yazid ibn Mu'awiyah, and assuring him of their loyalty and allegiance. On certain days there would be as many as 600 letters, with messengers who enthusiastically described the support he would receive from the Kufans.
Investigation of Kufa and Pledge of the Kufans to Husayn (RA)
Sayyidina Husayn (RA) decided to send his cousin Muslim ibn 'Aqil to investigate the situation in Kufah. If he found it favourable he should write to inform Husayn (RA), who would depart with his family from Makkah to join him in Kufah. Muslim arrived in Dhul Qa'dah 60 AH. When the Kufans learnt of his arrival, they presented themselves to Muslim and gave their solemn pledge for Husayn (RA) with their lives and all they possessed. When this number rose to about 18 000, Muslim felt confident enough to dispatch a messenger to Husayn (RA) informing him of the bay'ah of the Kufans, and urging him to proceed from Makkah.
Ibn Ziyad orders killing of Muslim ibn Aqil
Yazid ibn Muawiya replaced Nu'man ibn Bashir, the governor of Kufah with the ruthless 'Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad who was regarded to be stern in confronting Husain RA.
Muslim ibn Aqil who was residing secretly in the house of Hani ibn 'Urwah realized that the hour for a decisive encounter had arrived. He gathered 4000 of the men who had given him their oath of allegiance and loyalty to Husayn (RA) and proceeded towards the governor's fort.
When Ibn Ziyad saw Muslim ibn 'Aqil with the Kufans at his gate, he sent some of the tribal leaders of Kufa to speak with their people, draw them away from Muslim, and warn them of the wrath that would descend upon them when the armies from Damascus arrived. Soon mothers were telling their sons, "Come home, there are enough other people here," and fathers ominously warning their sons, "What will happen tomorrow when the Syrian armies start arriving from Damascus? Gradually they all deserted Muslim ibn 'Aqil under the gates of the governor's fort. At sunset, he was left with only 30 men and before he knew it, he was all on his own in the streets of Kufa.
Out of the 18 000 men who but days before placed their right hands in his, solemnly pledging allegiance to the cause for which they had invited the grandson of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam), not a single one was there to offer Muslim ibn 'Aqil the solace of their company.
Eventually Muslim was captured from a house in which he sought refuge, and taken to Ibn Ziyad. Muslim knew his death was at hand. Tears flowed from his eyes, not at his own fate, but at the thought of Husayn (RA) and his family travelling through the harsh, merciless desert towards a fate much more harsher and merciless enemy firmly resolved to bring an end to his venture, and to the most treacherous of people who deserted him at the hour of need.
He begged Ibn Ash'ath to send someone to Husayn (RA) with the following message: "Ibn 'Aqil has sent me to you. He says to you: 'Go back with your family. Do not be deceived by the people of Kufa. The Kufans have lied to me and have lied to you, and a liar has no sense.'
Later that day – the Day of 'Arafat, the 9th of Zul Hijjah – Muslim ibn 'Aqil was taken up to the highest ramparts of the fort and executed.
Husayn (RA) departs for Kufa
Upon the earlier messages and letters of invitation, Sayyiduna Husayn (RA) made earnest arrangements to travel to Kufa. At this point Husayn (RA) was not aware of the death of Muslim ibn Aqil and was acting on his letter indicating the situation in favour of coming to Kufa. Husayn (RA) sent a messenger, Qays ibn Mushir to inform the Kufans of his imminent arrival. This messenger was captured by Ibn Ziyad, who ordered him to mount the walls of the fort and publicly curse Husayn (RA) and his father. Instead he praised Sayyiduna 'Ali (RA) and Sayyiduna Husayn (RA), telling them that Husayn (RA) was on his way, and exhorting them to assist him as they had promised. He ended his brief address by hurling curses on Ibn Ziyad. Upon the order of Ibn Ziyad, he was flung from the ramparts and killed. Despite this impassioned plea, the men of Kufa were unmoved.
In Makkah, a number of the eminent Sahabah and children of Sahabah tried to dissuade Husayn (RA) from going to Kufah, or if he was determined to move, not to take women and children with him in this dangerous journey. He delivered a famous sermon in the Kaaba highlighting his reasons to leave, that he didn't want the sanctity of Kaaba to be violated, since his opponents had crossed any norm of decency and were willing to violate all tenets of Islam.
Husayn (RA) considered it a religious obligation and made a firm resolution for the cause of Allah to depart, although he had been apprised of the dangers that lay ahead. However, the importance of the matter compelled him to face the dangers. He set out from Makkah on the eve of Zul Hijjah 60 A.H, still unaware of the fate of Muslim ibn Aqil and Qays ibn Mushir.
After an arduous journey of almost a month, his party neared Iraq. It was there that he first heard of the treachery of the Kufans and the death of Muslim ibn 'Aqil and Qays ibn Mushir.
Learning of this tragedy, many insisted on returning as there were no friends in Kufa, however the family of Muslim were determine to avenge his blood. Ultimately Husayn (RA) decided to go ahead.
Encountering the Enemy
The caravan of Husayn (RA) and members of the Ahle Bayt reached Karbala on Muharram 2, 61 AH. They were forced to pitch a camp on the dry, bare land.
Here, they were intercepted by the vanguard of Ibn Ziyad's army; about 1000 men led by Hurr ibn Yazid. Husayn (RA) asked the army, "With us or against us?" They replied: "Of course against you!" Husayn (RA) said: "If you have changed your position from what I received from your letters and from your messengers then I will return to where I came from." Their leader, Hurr, refused Husayn's (RA) request to let him return to Madina Munawwarah and Hurr stationed his army nearby. Hurr said "I have not been ordered to fight you, I have been ordered not to separate from you until I send you to Kufa." The two groups performed salaah together behind Husayn (RA). In this while Husayn (RA) also gave certain sermons reiterating the purpose for which they had set forth.
Meanwhile Ibn Ziyad, governor of Kufa under Yazid placed Kufa under heavy surveillance. He dispatched a 4000 strong contingent under the command of 'Umar ibn Sa'd to confront Husayn (RA).
"Give him only one choice and close the water.."
Ibn Ziyad commanded Umar ibn Sa'ad, "Prevent Husayn and his followers from accessing water and do not allow them a single drop." Husayn (RA) was given only one choice – to give pledge on the hand of Yazid. Ibn Sa'ad followed the orders, and placed horsemen to blockade the Euphrates and all access to water. One of Husayn (RA) followers met Umar ibn Sa'ad and tried to negotiate some sort of access to water, but was denied. The water blockade continued up to the end of the battle on Muharram 10th.
Husayn (RA) requested ibn Sa'ad to discuss the matter in the night and gave 3 choices, either they be allowed to return from where they came – he be given opportunity to sort the matter out with Yazid or send him to the border of a Muslim state where he will live a normal life. (Note some historians reject the second two options).
When Ibn Ziyad was informed of this he was impressed and said this was an indication of someone who wants to obey the Ameer. However Shimmir Dil Joushan coaxed Ibn Ziyad not to be misled and warned him that Husayn will return stronger if he is let off. Ibn Ziyad accepted Shimmir's advice and ordered to start the battle immediately and not to postpone it further.
The army started advancing toward Husayn's (RA) camp on the afternoon of Muharram 9th. At this point Husayn (RA) sent Abbas ibn Ali to ask Ibn Sa'ad to wait until the next morning, so that he and his men could spend the night praying. Ibn Sa'ad agreed to the respite.
Seeing the reluctance of Umar ibn Sa'ad to commence the battle Ibn Ziyad sent the ruthless Shimmir Dil Joushan (his chief commander) to replace Umar ibn Sa'ad as the commander.
Dream of Husayn (RA)
Husayn (RA) was sitting in front of his tent, he felt sleepy and his eyes closed. He woke up upon hearing a sound. When his sister Zaynab RA heard the sound she enquired what was the matter. Husain (RA) told her he saw Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) in his dream informing him that he was going to meet him soon. This was on the 9th of Muharram.
Husayn (RA) gathered his men and told them that they were all free to leave the camp in the middle of the night, under cover of darkness, rather than face certain death if they stayed with him. None of them defected and they all remained with him. Husayn (RA) and his followers held a vigil and engaged in Salaah and dua all night.
The Battle Begins
On Muharram 10th, Husayn ibn Ali (RA) completed the Fajr salaah with his companions. He appointed Zuhayr ibn Qayn to command the right flank of his army, Habib ibn Muzahir to command the left flank and his half-brother Abbas ibn Ali as the standard bearer.
Husayn's (RA) companions numbered 32 horsemen and 40 infantry. Husayn (RA) called the people around him to join him for the sake of Allah and to defend the Ahle Bayt. His speech affected Hurr ibn Yazid, who had stopped Husayn (RA) from his journey. He abandoned Umar ibn Sa'ad and joined Husayn (RA).
Umar ibn Sa'ad advanced and fired an arrow at Husayn's (RA) army, saying: "Give evidence before the governor that I was the first one to throw." Ibn Sa'ad's army started showering Husayn's (RA) army with arrows. Very few men from Husayn's army escaped from being shot by an arrow. Both sides began fighting ferociously. Successive assaults resulted in the death of a group of Husayn's (RA) companions.
The first skirmish was between the right flank of Husayn's (RA) army with the left of the Syrian army. A few dozen men under the command of Zuhayr ibn Qain fought heroically and repulsed the initial infantry attack and in the process destroyed the left flank of the Syrian army which in disarray collided with the middle of the army. Seeing this, the Syrian army quickly retreated and broke the pre-war agreement of not using arrows and lances. This agreement was made in view of the small number of Husayn's (RA) companions. Umar ibn Sa'ad ordered his army not to come out for any individual dual and to attack
Husayn's (RA) army together.
Amr ibn Hajjaj attacked Husayn's (RA) right wing, but the men were able to maintain their ground, kneeling down as they planted their lances. They were thus able to frighten the enemy's horses. When the horsemen came back to charge at them again, Husayn's (RA) men met them with their arrows, killing some of them and wounding others. Amr ibn Hajjaj kept saying the following to his men, "Fight those who abandoned their creed and who deserted the jama'ah!" Hearing this, Husayn (RA) said to him, "Woe unto you, O Amr! Are you really instigating people to fight me?! Are we really the ones who abandoned the creed while you yourself uphold it?! As soon as our souls part from our bodies, you will find out who is most worthy of entering the fire!
In order to prevent random and indiscriminate showering of arrows on Husayn's (RA) camp which had women and children in it, Husayn's (RA) followers went out to single combats. Men like Burayr ibn Khudhayr, Muslim ibn Awsaja and Habib ibn Mazahir were slain in the fighting whilst attempting to shield Husayn (RA) from the enemy. Every casualty had a considerable effect on their military strength since they were vastly outnumbered by the enemy. Husayn's (RA) companions were coming, one by one, to bid farewell to him, even in the midst of battle.
After almost all of Husayn's (RA) companions were killed, his relatives asked his permission to fight. The men of Banu Hashim, the clan of Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), went out one by one. Ali Akbar ibn Husain, the middle son of Husayn (RA), was the first one who received permission from his father.
Casualties from Banu Hashim were sons of Ali ibn Abi Talib, sons of Hasan ibn Ali, a son of Husayn ibn Ali, a son of Abdullah ibn Ja'far ibn Abi-Talib and Zaynab bint Ali, sons of Aqeel ibn Abi Talib, as well as a son of Muslim ibn Aqeel. There were seventy two Hashimis martyred in all, including Husayn (RA).
Martyrdom of Abbas ibn Ali
Abbas ibn Ali advanced towards the Euphrates for water. He continued his advance into the heart of ibn Sa'ad's army. He was under heavy shower of arrows but was able to penetrate them and get to the water leaving heavy casualties from the enemy. He immediately started filling the water skin. In a remarkable gesture of loyalty to his brother and grandson of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) he did not drink any water despite being severely thirsty. He put the water skin on his right shoulder and started riding back towards their tents.
Umar ibn Sa'ad ordered an outright assault on Abbas ibn Ali saying that if Abbas ibn Ali succeeds in taking water back to his camp, we will not be able to defeat them till the end of time. A massive army of men blocked his way and surrounded him. He was ambushed from behind and his right arm was cut off. Abbas ibn Ali put the water skin on his left shoulder and continued his way but his left arm was also cut off. He now held the water skin with his teeth.
The army of ibn Sa'ad started shooting arrows at him, one arrow hit the water skin and water poured out of it, now he turned his horse back towards the army and charge towards them but one arrow hit his eyes and one hit his head and he fell off the horse. In his last moments Abbas ibn Ali was wiping the blood in his eyes to enable him to see Husayn (RA). Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon.
Martyrdom of Husain ibn Ali (Radiyallahu Anhu)
Husayn (RA) was being protected by his loyal companions all along. The enemy attacked Husayn (RA) from all sides but was being repelled every time. At the time of Zuhr many of the companions of Husayn (RA) were martyred and the battle stopped for Salaah. The battle was ferocious and no one heeded his call – Zuhr Salaah wa seprformed in the manner of Salaatul Khauf.
After Zuhr the enemy had reached Husayn (RA). They continuously attacked each other, until his numerous injuries caused him to rest for a moment. At this time he was hit on his forehead with a stone. He was cleaning blood from his face while he was hit on the chest with arrow and he said: "In the name of Allah, and by Allah, and on the Deen of the messenger of Allah." Then he raised his head up and said: "Oh Allah! You know that they are killing a man who is the son of the daughter of your Prophet and on the earth today there is none except him." He then grasped and pulled the arrow out of his chest, which caused heavy bleeding. He became very weak and stopped fighting. The soldiers approaching him gave up confrontation, seeing his position.
The enemies hesitated to fight Husayn (RA), but they decided to surround him. At this time Abdullah ibn Hasan, an underage boy, escaped from the tents and ran to his uncle, Husayn (RA). When a soldier intended to slay Husayn (RA), Abdullah ibn Hasan defended his uncle with his arm, which was cut off. Husayn (RA) hugged Abdullah, but the boy was already hit by an arrow.
Eventually the wretched Shimmir ibn Dhiljoushan took ten men and advanced towards Husayn (RA). In spite of his severe thirst and wounds Husayn (RA) continued fighting them. Historians have recorded this as an unparalleled incident. Here was a man whose children and family were all killed, he was severely injured, deprived of water, yet fighting so valiantly. When Shimmir ibn Dhiljoushan saw that every person was avoiding killing Husayn (RA) he called upon all the scoundrels to advance at once. In this manner the grandson of Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), the noblest person on earth at the time was martyred whist combating his oppressors. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon.
Then Shimmir ibn Dhiljoushan told Khauli ibn Yazid to dismount his horse and severed Husayn's (RA) head from his body.
Trampling the bodies & Looting of the tents
The army of Ibn Sa'ad rushed to loot the tents. The daughters of Rasulullah (sallahu alayhi wa sallam's) family were expelled from the tents, unveiled and barefooted, while weeping and crying for their slain relatives. The army set all the tents on fire. The women were asking: "By Allah, will you make us pass the site of the murder of Husayn?" .When they saw the martyrs they cried profusely. Then Sakinah bint Husain embraced her father's body until some people moved her away.
Umar ibn Sa'ad called on some horsemen to trample Husayn's (RA) body. The trampling and mutilating of the martyred continued till sunset.
Umar ibn Sa'ad sent Husayn's (RA) head to ibn Ziyad who ordered that the Mubarak head of Husayn (RA) should be placed on a stick and paraded in Kufa for all to see.
During the journey from Karbala to Kufa, and from Kufa to Damascus, Husayn's (RA) sister Zaynab bint Ali and Umm-Kulthoom bint Ali, and son Ali ibn Husain gave various speeches that exposed the truth and told the Muslim world of the various atrocities committed in Karbala. The Ahle bayt were held prisoners in Damascus for a year. During this year, some prisoners died of grief, most notably Sakina bint Husayn. The people of Damascus began to frequent the prison, and Zaynab and Ali ibn Husayn used the opportunity to further propagate the message of Husayn (RA) and explain to the people the reason for Husayn's (RA) uprising.
Historians have written that for two or three months after the gruesome martyrdom of Husayn (RA) the atmosphere was such that when the sun rose and sunlight fell on the walls, it was as if blood had envelope the walls.
Imam Bayhaqi rah reports that Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA saw Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in a dream. It was midday and Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was disheveled and anxious. He had a glass of blood in his hands. Abdullah ibn Abbas says that he enquired what was in it. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said to him "It was the blood of Husayn (RA), I will present it to Allah"
The news of martydom reached Madinah Munawwarah four days later – when calculated this dream was seen at precisely the time of the shahadat of Husayn (RA).
Imam Tirmizi (rah) narrates from Salma RA that one day she went to visit Umme Salama RA, and found her crying. When asked the reason she said" I saw Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) in a dream in such a state that his beard and hair was covered in dust. I asked him what the matter was. He replied that he was present at the martyrdom of Husayn (RA).
Imam Zuhri (rah) states that of the people involved in the callous murder of Husayn (RA) not one was spared. Each one was punished in this world. Some were killed, became blind, faces blackened, some were burnt beyond recognition etc. This was not the actual punishment for their actions. It was merely an example of what is to come so it could serve as a lesson for people in this world.
The love of the Noble Ahlul bayt is an integral portion of Imaan. One cannot forget the treachery and oppression experienced by the family of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). Muslims should the words and mission of Husayn RA recorded from one of his sermons on his journey to Kufa :
"I am inviting you to protect the book of Allah and the Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and to strive to implement Islamic law." Husayn's (RA) purpose and mission was for the sake of Allah and to oppose oppression and tyranny.
The gist of Husayn's (RA) mission can be summarized as follows :
1. To promote the Quran and Sunnah in a correct manner.
2. To re-establish the justice system of Islam
3. To combat monarchy against Khilafah
4. Not to be overawed by wealth or power in proclaiming the truth
5. To have full trust in Allah Ta'ala no matter how great the trial may be.
O Allah grant us the ability to follow the lifestyle of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) His companions and his pure and Noble family. Aameen


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Is Ricky Gervais Secretly Disgusted by THE OFFICE?| May 21, 2011 at 12:14 PM EDT
Ricky Gervais did what anyone in this modern world does when they're mildly unhappy or unable to sleep, he took to his blog to write about the recent finale of The Office. His negative-sounding remarks included a line about "If you're going to jump a shark, jump a big one."
Now, a new blog post is up which says, "Sorry, who dissed The Office finale? I f$*king didn't, that's for sure. I simply said it's different to the original which I created and made with different ambitions. What's wrong with that?" Continuing in that vein, he doesn't hide the fact that money played a large part in that ambition. "The US version of The Office has probably made me ten times the money that the UK version did. I wouldn't knock it. It's still my show. All I said was I do it for different reasons."
To address the shark bit, he wrote, "The bit about it 'jumping the shark' and being like Chris Martin in Extras was meant to be a little self deprecating in-joke. I myself, did a fun but pointless, over-hyped cameo in the episode too remember. I did it for a laugh like everyone else, I assume."
Still, it's hard not to read into what he wrote in that initial reaction post where he said, "I assume most people know I didn't do the US remake for the art. I did my version for the art. That's why I stopped it after a few hours of telly." This seems to indicate that the original show has integrity and was created with passion, while the US version is devoid of everything but the ability to consistently churn out episodes on time. That doesn't sound like a grateful or supportive person. Not that Gervais needs to be (or is known to be) either.
So what do you think? Did Ricky Gervais just want to save face? Or was he kidding the entire time? If you were Ricky, would you be proud of where the show is now? After all – Erin is only mildly more endearing than when she started, Angela has lost her zing, and Jim and Pam have become the worlds most boring couple. Does that sound like a show you want to recommend to someone?