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Referred pain, also called reflective pain, is pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus. An example is the case of angina pectoris brought on by a myocardial infarction (heart attack), where pain is often felt in the left side of neck, left shoulder, and back rather than in the thorax (chest), the site of the injury. The International Association for the Study of Pain has not officially defined the term; hence several authors have defined it differently. Referred pain has been described since the late 1880s. Despite an increasing amount of literature on the subject, the biological mechanism of referred pain is unknown, although there are several hypotheses.

Radiating pain is slightly different from referred pain; for example, the pain related to a myocardial infarction could either be referred or radiating pain from the chest. Referred pain is when the pain is located away from or adjacent to the organ involved; for instance, when a person has pain only in their jaw or left arm, but not in the chest. Radiating pain would have an origin, where the patient can perceive pain, but the pain also spreads ("radiates") out from this origin point to cause the pain to be perceived in a wider area in addition.

Characteristics
 The size of referred pain is related to the intensity and duration of ongoing/evoked pain.
 Temporal summation is a potent mechanism for generation of referred muscle pain.
 Central hyperexcitability is important for the extent of referred pain.
 Patients with chronic musculoskeletal pains have enlarged referred pain areas to experimental stimuli.  The proximal spread of referred muscle pain is seen in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and very seldom is it seen in healthy individuals.
 Modality-specific somatosensory changes occur in referred areas, which emphasize the importance of using a multimodal sensory test regime for assessment.
 Referred pain is often experienced on the same side of the body as the source, but not always.

Mechanism
There are several proposed mechanisms for referred pain. Currently there is no definitive consensus regarding which is correct. The cardiac general visceral sensory pain fibers follow the sympathetics back to the spinal cord and have their cell bodies located in thoracic dorsal root ganglia 1-4(5).
As a general rule, in the thorax and abdomen, general visceral afferent (GVA) pain fibers follow sympathetic fibers back to the same spinal cord segments that gave rise to the preganglionic sympathetic fibers.
The central nervous system (CNS) perceives pain from the heart as coming from the somatic portion of the body supplied by the thoracic spinal cord segments 1-4(5). Classically the pain associated with a myocardial infarction is located in the mid or left side of the chest where the heart is actually located. The pain can radiate to the left side of the jaw and into the left arm. Myocardial infarction can rarely present as referred pain and this usually occurs in people with  diabetes or older age. Also, the dermatomes of this region of the body wall and upper limb have their neuronal cell bodies in the same dorsal root ganglia (T1-5) and synapse in the same second order neurons in the spinal cord segments (T1-5) as the general visceral sensory fibers from the heart. The CNS does not clearly discern whether the pain is coming from the body wall or from the viscera, but it perceives the pain as coming from somewhere on the body wall, i.e. substernal pain, left arm/hand pain, jaw pain.

Convergent-projection
This represents one of the earliest theories on the subject of referred pain. It is based on the work of W.A. Sturge and J. Ross from 1888 and later TC Ruch in 1961. Convergent projection proposes that afferent nerve fibers from tissues converge onto the same spinal neuron, and explains why referred pain is believed to be segmented in much the same way as the spinal cord. Additionally, experimental evidence shows that when local pain (pain at the site of stimulation) is intensified the referred pain is intensified as well.

Criticism of this model arises from its inability to explain why there is a delay between the onset of referred pain after local pain stimulation. Experimental evidence also shows that referred pain is often unidirectional. For example, stimulated local pain in the anterior tibial muscle causes referred pain in the ventral portion of the ankle; however referred pain moving in the opposite direction has not been shown experimentally. Lastly, the threshold for the local pain stimulation and the referred pain stimulation are different, but according to this model they should both be the same.

Convergence-facilitation
Convergence facilitation was conceived in 1893 by J MacKenzie based on the ideas of Sturge and Ross. He believed that the internal organs were insensitive to stimuli. Furthermore, he believed that non-nociceptive afferent inputs to the spinal cord created what he termed "an irritable focus". This focus caused some stimuli to be perceived as referred pain. However, his ideas did not gain widespread acceptance from critics due to its dismissal of visceral pain.

Recently this idea has regained some credibility under a new term, central sensitization. Central sensitization occurs when neurons in the spinal cord's dorsal horn or brainstem become more responsive after repeated stimulation by peripheral neurons, so that weaker signals can trigger them. The delay in appearance of referred pain shown in laboratory experiments can be explained due to the time required to create the central sensitization.

Axon-reflex
Axon reflex suggests that the afferent fiber is bifurcated before connecting to the dorsal horn. Bifurcated fibers do exist in muscle, skin, and intervertebral discs. Yet these particular neurons are rare and are not representative of the whole body. Axon-Reflex also does not explain the time delay before the appearance of referred pain, threshold differences for stimulating local and referred pain, and somatosensory sensibility changes in the area of referred pain.

Hyperexcitability
Hyperexcitability hypothesizes that referred pain has no central mechanism. However, it does say that there is one central characteristic that predominates. Experiments involving noxious stimuli and recordings from the dorsal horn of animals revealed that referred pain sensations began minutes after muscle stimulation. Pain was felt in a receptive field that was some distance away from the original receptive field. According to hyperexcitability, new receptive fields are created as a result of the opening of latent convergent afferent fibers in the dorsal horn. This signal could then be perceived as referred pain.

Several characteristics are in line with this mechanism of referred pain, such as dependency on stimulus and the time delay in the appearance of referred pain as compared to local pain. However, the appearance of new receptive fields, which is interpreted to be referred pain, conflicts with the majority of experimental evidence from studies including studies of healthy individuals. Furthermore, referred pain generally appears within seconds in humans as opposed to minutes in animal models. Some scientists attribute this to a mechanism or influence downstream in the supraspinal pathways. Neuroimaging techniques such as PET scans or fMRI may visualize the underlying neural processing pathways responsible in future testing.

Thalamic-convergence
Thalamic convergence suggests that referred pain is perceived as such due to the summation of neural inputs in the brain, as opposed to the spinal cord, from the injured area and the referred area. Experimental evidence on thalamic convergence is lacking. However, pain studies performed on monkeys revealed convergence of several pathways upon separate cortical and subcortical neurons.

Examples

Laboratory testing methods
Pain is studied in a laboratory setting due to the greater amount of control that can be exerted. For example, the modality, intensity, and timing of painful stimuli can be controlled with much more precision. Within this setting there are two main ways that referred pain is studied.

Algogenic substances
In recent years several different chemicals have been used to induce referred pain including bradykinin, substance P, capsaicin, and serotonin. However, before any of these substances became widespread in their use a solution of hypertonic saline was used instead. Through various experiments it was determined that there were multiple factors that correlated with saline administration such as infusion rate, saline concentration, pressure, and amount of saline used. The mechanism by which the saline induces a local and referred pain pair is unknown. Some researchers have commented that it could be due to osmotic differences, however that is not verified.

Using electrical stimulation
Intramuscular electrical stimulation (IMES) of muscle tissue has been used in various experimental and clinical settings. The advantage to using an IMES system over a standard such as hypertonic saline is that IMES can be turned on and off. This allows the researcher to exert a much higher degree of control and precision in terms of the stimulus and the measurement of the response. The method is easier to carry out than the injection method as it does not require special training in how it should be used. The frequency of the electrical pulse can also be controlled. For most studies a frequency of about 10 Hz is needed to stimulate both local and referred pain.

Using this method it has been observed that significantly higher stimulus strength is needed to obtain referred pain relative to the local pain. There is also a strong correlation between the stimulus intensity and the intensity of referred and local pain. It is also believed that this method causes a larger recruitment of nociceptor units resulting in a spatial summation. This spatial summation results in a much larger barrage of signals to the dorsal horn and brainstem neurons.

Use in clinical diagnosis and treatments
Referred pain can be indicative of nerve damage. A case study done on a 63-year-old man with an injury sustained during his childhood developed referred pain symptoms after his face or back was touched. After even a light touch, there was a shooting pain in his arm. The study concluded that his pain was possibly due to a neural reorganization which sensitized regions of his face and back after the nerve damage occurred. It is mentioned that this case is very similar to what phantom limb syndrome patients experience. This conclusion was based on experimental evidence gathered by V. S. Ramachandran in 1993, with the difference being that the arm that is in pain is still attached to the body.

Orthopedic diagnosis
From the above examples one can see why understanding of referred pain can lead to better diagnoses of various conditions and diseases. In 1981 physiotherapist Robin McKenzie described what he termed centralization. He concluded that centralization occurs when referred pain moves from a distal to a more proximal location. Observations in support of this idea were seen when patients would bend backward and forward during an examination.

Studies have reported that the majority of patients that experienced centralization were able to avoid spinal surgery through isolating the area of local pain. However, the patients who did not experience centralization had to undergo surgery to diagnose and correct the problems. As a result of this study there has been a further research into the elimination of referred pain through certain body movements.

One example of this is referred pain in the calf. McKenzie showed that the referred pain would move closer to the spine when the patient bent backwards in full extension a few times. More importantly, the referred pain would dissipate even after the movements were stopped.

General diagnosis
As with myocardial ischaemia, referred pain in a certain portion of the body can lead to a diagnosis of the correct local center. Somatic mapping of referred pain and the corresponding local centers has led to various topographic maps being produced to aid in pinpointing the location of pain based on the referred areas. For example, local pain stimulated in the esophagus is capable of producing referred pain in the upper abdomen, the oblique muscles, and the throat. Local pain in the prostate can radiate referred pain to the abdomen, lower back, and calf muscles. Kidney stones can cause visceral pain in the ureter as the stone is slowly passed into the excretory system. This can cause immense referred pain in the lower abdominal wall.

Further, recent research has found that ketamine, a sedative, is capable of blocking referred pain. The study was conducted on patients with fibromyalgia, a disease characterized by joint and muscle pain and fatigue. These patients were looked at specifically due to their increased sensitivity to nociceptive stimuli. Furthermore, referred pain appears in a different pattern in fibromyalgic patients than non-fibromyalgic patients. Often this difference manifests as a difference in terms of the area that the referred pain is found (distal vs. proximal) as compared to the local pain. The area is also much more exaggerated owing to the increased sensitivity.

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Feminism existed in 2014 as well as in other years!
by Feminist Current December 27, 2014 October 5, 2021
From Bill C-36 to Jian Ghomeshi to Julien Blanc to Beyoncé — we were talking about feminism and violence against women in 2014.
'Tis the season for annual roundups!
In case you hadn't noticed, some feminism happened in 2014 and also in some other years. Here are a list of some of the things that happened this year specifically, as opposed to in years that were not 2014.
1) Canada criminalized johns
In all seriousness, this is a huge achievement for feminism. Abolitionists in Canada and beyond worked incredibly hard to change the conversation around prostitution, to get the Nordic model, as an option, into public discourse, to get politicians to understand prostitution not as simply a crime, but as an issue of race, class, and gender (in)equality and as constituting violence against women.
The passage of Bill C-36 represents a cultural shift wherein we are (I hope) beginning to understand that men are not entitled to sex or to the bodies of women and children.
2) Remarkable coverage of rape culture and sexual assault in the media
There is a lot to be said about the imperfect-to-crappy way the media has covered violence against women, but in the past year, rape, domestic abuse, and sexual assault have been at the forefront of the public conversation.
Between Ray Rice, Woody Allen, Jian Ghomeshi, the Rotherham child abuse scandal, Bill Cosby, Oscar Pistorius, Terry Richardson, the widespread sexual assault problem on campuses across North America, and the rising count of missing and murdered Indigenous women (and the ongoing fight for justice and a national inquiry), it's been a banner year for male violence against women.
As dark as that reality is, discussions of domestic abuse, rape culture, misogyny, and violence against women have been in the media constantly throughout 2014 — and they are doing better than ever before in terms of these discussions, using language like "victim-blaming" and "rape culture," and discussing the problem as systemic, rather than as isolated incidences. It's tragic that the issue is ever-present, but it is a reality we need to be talking about. Every night I watch the news (well the CBC, to be specific, which, in my opinion, does better coverage of women's issues than many other broadcasters) there is coverage of or a conversation about the ongoing violence suffered by women worldwide, at the hands of men, and while it is horrid to witness, I am grateful that the issue is being taken seriously by the media.
It is feminists and the feminist movement that has forced and shaped this conversation.
3) Feminists smash pickup artist's dreams, career aspirations
Rampant misogynist and "dating coach," Julien Blanc was banned from Australia, the UK, and Singapore after feminist activists petitioned a number of "boot camps" and seminars he had planned. Blanc was known for, as Laura McNally wrote, "teaching men 'pickup artistry'… and violent and emotionally abusive techniques in their approach to women." Some of Blanc's specific techniques include choking women and pushing their faces into his crotch.
Don't let the door hit you on your way out, dickbag.
4) Hashtags continued to exist and be part of the feminist conversation online
My criticisms of #twitterfeminism aside, there were some notable and effective conversations that happened (in part) online under hashtags such as #YesAllWomen, #BeenRapedNeverReported and #WhyIStayed.
I found #YesAllWomen, which began in response to Elliot Rodger's shooting spree, his hatred of women, and the subsequent, defensive response, #NotAllMen, to be particularly effective in terms of explaining that, while every single individual man might not directly be a perpetrator of violence against women, all women are negatively impacted by sexism, misogyny, rape culture, and patriarchy.
In the wake of the Jian Ghomeshi scandal, the hashtag, #BeenRapedNeverReported, highlighted the various, complex, and systemic reasons that women don't report sexual harassment, abuse, and assault.
After the video showing Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice assaulting his then-fiancee Janay Palmer was leaked in September, people (typically) questioned why she stayed with her abuser and then married him the day after he was indicted for aggravated assault. Women responded (myself included) under the hashtag, #WhyIStayed, demonstrating the complexities and dynamics of abusive relationships and explaining why it isn't as simple as "just leaving."
5) Celebrities say things about feminism; something something Beyoncé
A number of celebrities said the word, "feminism," this year, including Taylor Swift, Lena Dunham, Emma Watson, Pharrell, Amy Poehler, Miley Cyrus, Mindy Kaling, Jenny Slate, Kelis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Aziz Ansari, and, of course, Beyoncé.
Taylor Swift wasn't into feminism but then changed her mind because Lena Dunham.
Lena Dunham has never really shied away from speaking about feminism and you can see it in her work. Dunham also does a ton of work for reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood. Love her or hate her, she's in.
Emma Watson gave a big ol' speech about feminism at the U.N. as part of the "He For She" campaign launch, which "aims to conscript men and boys around the world into the battle to end the inequality against women and girls." She says, in her speech:
"When at 15, my girlfriends started dropping out of their beloved sports teams, because they didn't want to appear muscle-y, when at 18, my male friends were unable to express their feelings, I decided that I was a feminist."
Pharrell first said he couldn't be a feminist, as a man, but was then pressured to change his mind by liberal feminists so now he is all "yeah, sure" about it. Also he really "love[s] women and often admires their eyes, lips and other features of their bodies in a sometimes suggestive way." I know. Powerful stuff.
Kelis responded to an interviewer asking, "Songs like 'Milkshake,' 'Trick Me,' and 'Bossy' made you this empowered female figure to a generation for women. Would you consider yourself a feminist?" by saying a bunch of things that make no sense:
"I've always shied away from the word 'feminism,' only because I think to truly be feminist I think it's a word that's unnecessary… So am I a feminist? I don't know. Call it what you want. I am extraordinarily happy to be a woman. I would not change it for the world. I think men should run the world because if not there would be no balance… If we ran the entire world also, we would annihilate. There would be no balance whatsoever. So I'm fine with that. If men want to run the world, great… But I don't care. There are so many more important things to think about…. All these titles are just so useless."
I'll admit I'm partial towards Joseph Gordon-Levitt because he has sparkly eyes made a movie called Don Jon last year, which, in my opinion, provided a decent critique of porn, as far as reaching-the-masses-of-bros goes.
Gordon-Levitt says he is a feminist and, despite my personal views on men identifying as feminists, I respect his comment here:
"… if you look at history, women are an oppressed category of people. There's a long, long history of women suffering abuse, injustice, and not having the same opportunities as men, and I think that's been very detrimental to the human race as a whole."
He also told Ellen DeGeneres that his mom taught him understand and push back against the objectification of women.
I still have no idea who Shailene Woodley is but, apparently, like most celebrities, she doesn't know what a "feminism" is. Anyway, Woodley says she isn't one because she loves men and thinks "the idea of 'raise women to power, take the men away from the power' is never going to work out because you need balance."
Finally, someone named "Beyoncé" put the word "FEMINIST" up in lights as her backdrop at the MTV Video Music Awards this year. Her feminism is pretty "lite," as Annie Lennox said, and problematic in other ways summed up quite well by bell hooks, who pointed out that Bey's image wasn't exactly "liberatory" and that "it's a fantasy that we can recoup the violating image and use it…"
"Let's take the image of this super rich, very powerful black female, and let's use it in the service of imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy," hooks said. "You are not going to destroy this imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy by creating your own version of it — even if it serves you to make lots and lots of money."
While many wanted to hail Beyoncé as our new feminist leader, her feminism and what she represents is fairly contradictory and, as I wrote for the Vancouver Observer, conveys a more conventional message about female sexuality than a radical one.
Generally, "celebrity feminism" is either extremely simplistic and watered-down, or hilarious in its absurdity ("But I like men and balance and boobs!"). I like that feminism is at the forefront of public discourse, but I don't really think that celebrities are ever going to lead or define the movement so let's maybe try to maintain some perspective in that regard.
In conclusion, some other things related to feminism also happened over the past year which I left out of this roundup so that you all can get back to your holiday eating and boozing (I hope you are all still eating and boozing?) asap, but not to worry — more feminist-type things will happen next year too.
That is, after all, how movements work. We keep on moving.
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Q: ApiAuthorizationDbContext PrimaryKey to int I want to change primary key of AspNetUsers from string to int.
    public class ApplicationUser : IdentityUser<int>
        {
            public short FactoryId { get; set; }
            public Factory Factory { get; set; }
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But compiler is not happy about it:
public class ApplicationDbContext : ApiAuthorizationDbContext<ApplicationUser>{

}

it says:
type 'Domain.Identity.ApplicationUser' cannot be used as type parameter 'TUser' in the generic type or method 'ApiAuthorizationDbContext'. There is no implicit reference conversion from 'Domain.Identity.ApplicationUser' to 'Microsoft.AspNetCore.Identity.IdentityUser'.
Any idea?

A: the mistake is in this part IdentityUser<int>
you dont need to add te <int>
you are inherit from IndentityUser which is not an int.
besides that i dont think you should change the actual primary key, just add one column with the value you want to store, because you would need to change almost everything that useses the primary key in the microsoft model in order to use it.

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iPass Expands Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Network in Poland with PTC
iPass continues to grow global Wi-Fi hotspot footprint adding access in Poland's major airports, hotels and cafes
London — April 6, 2011 — iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a leading provider of enterprise mobility services, today announced that it has expanded the iPass Mobile Network in Poland with wireless connectivity in six airports, 45 hotels and over 60 cafes with its partnership with Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa (PTC)—a leading mobile phone network operator in Central Europe.
"The iPass Mobile Network now provides greater coverage in Poland, one of the most important markets in Europe," said Marcio Avillez, vice president of Network Services at iPass. "PTC has one of the most recognizable and most trusted telecom brands in Poland and this partnership expands our Wi-Fi footprint to serve our enterprise customers who view the country as strategic to their mobility requirements."
With the iPass Open Mobile platform, a cloud-based services delivery system, enterprises can enable their mobile workers to seamlessly connect to the iPass Mobile Network—the world's largest Wi-Fi network—while ensuring it has complete visibility and controls of network usage, security and costs.
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England have secured what could be possibly their biggest achievement since winning the World Cup in 2003 as they stormed to a 3-0 series victory in Australia.
England have been transformed by the brilliant Eddie Jones, he has made England a force among the best in the world. Of course the All Blacks are still number one but England are leading the chasing pack.
Players have also emerged from the tour as greats, Maro Itoje, Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell are all now world class, I think you could argue at least two would get into the All Blacks team right now.
James Haskell stood out over the course of the series.
The third test was by no means perfect, but neither was the first or second, but England won the games so none of that matters. England will grow and are already early favourites to win the Six Nations which will follow England's four tests in November against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia.
The back row were mightily impressive, Haskell and Robshaw are well and truly redeemed following this tour. Both were very high on the tackles made list every week and both showed such a huge amount of heart throughout June.
Couple those two flankers with the immense power of Billy Vunipola and there you have a world class back row. Vunipola has been England's best player since Jones took over, his carrying and powerhouse runs give England some much needed go forward at vital points.
This tour has also seen the return of George Ford, the Bath fly-half was in inspired form for the duration of the tour. Since he replaced Burrell in Brisbane he grew, kicked well, managed the game well and got England playing in the right parts of the field.
Joe Marler will be ruing his decision to miss the tour, Mako Vunipola was sensational for the tour he was on fire, his carrying around the park have always set him apart but his tight game has improved so much over the last year.
Ford looked reborn in Australia.
The fact that as this was happening the England Saxons stormed to a 2-0 series win in South Africa and the Under-20's won the world championship is a hugely encouraging sign for England and Eddie Jones.
England may have a break now but the hard work is not over, come November the journey continues as England push for supremacy in their four matches at Twickenham, all roads lead to Tokyo and Jones is very much aware of how he is going to get there.
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The generating site sold the OSIH to CBSK Ironstate along with an option for an additional 8,000 sf.
Buyer: Mautner-Glick Corp., which sold the block-front development site to Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health.
The generating site sold the OSIH to the KRE Group. The KRE Group subsequently sold the site to Victor Homes and Lend Lease for $99MM.
Given Victor Homes' new higher basis, versus the prior owner, it made since to expand the zoning lot and buy additional OSIH at a higher price point since the additional OSIH still averaged down their PSF cost basis.
Three different generating sites provided the OSIH for this development for Friedland Properties, where Rose Associates was a fee developer.
The generating site sold the OSIH to World Wide Group, which sold the site to Kuafu Properties.
The generating site from Roosevelt Island sold the OSIH to the Corigin Real Estate Group.
The generating site sold the OSIH to a partnership of Ceruzzi Properties, Stillman Development, and Kuafu Properties.
The generating site sold the already generated OSIH to The Republic of Turkey. The Republic of Turkey preferred to pay a premium to purchase the already generated OSIH versus the to-be-built OSIH.
The generating site sold the OSIH to a partnership of AvalonBay and Sherwood Equities.
The generating site sold the OSIH to a partnership of Sumaida + Khurana and LENY, which purchased the site from Catsimatidis.
The generating site sold the OSIH to Toll Brothers. The project is an 82-unit residential condominium.
The generating site sold the OSIH to Pi Capital Partners.


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Patrick Neeson Lynch
Philip Sington
Patrick Lynch may refer to:
Patrick Neeson Lynch (1817–1882), Catholic bishop during the American Civil War
Patrick Lynch (Roman Catholic bishop) (born 1947), Irish Roman Catholic bishop
Patrick Lynch (Rhode Island attorney general) (born 1965), former Attorney General of Rhode Island
Patrick Lynch (Irish attorney general) (1866–1947), Irish politician
Patrick J. Lynch (born 1953), American author and artist
Patrick Lynch (Argentina) (fl. 1715–1749), Irish ancestor of Che Guevara, born in Galway, emigrated to Argentina
Patrick Lynch (Australian politician) (1867–1944), Senator
Patrick Lynch (economist) (1917–2001), professor of economics at University College Dublin and chairman of Aer Lingus
Patrick Lynch (Galway) (fl. 1659–1673), healed by a miracle
P. J. Lynch (Patrick James Lynch, born 1962), Irish artist and children's book illustrator
Patrick Lynch, a pseudonym for the authors Philip Sington and Gary Humphreys
Patrick Lynch (Patrolmen's Benevolent Association), head of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York
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Patrick Neeson Lynch (March 10, 1817 – February 26, 1882) was an Irish-born clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Charleston from 1857 until his death in 1882.
Patrick Lynch's birthplace is sometimes mistakenly attributed to Clones, County Monaghan but he was actually born in the County Fermanagh portion of the Parish of Clones, most likely in the townland of Kibberidogue where his family had settled in the mid to late 17th century. His parents were Conlaw Peter and Eleanor (née Neison) Lynch. Through his mother, he was said to have been related to Marshal McMahon, who served as President of France (1873–1879). In 1819, he and his parents came to the United States, where they settled in Cheraw, South Carolina.
He was ordained to the priesthood in Charleston in 1840 and consecrated as bishop in 1858. On February 20, 1864 he was named by President Jefferson Davis of the Confederate States of America to be its delegate to the Holy See which maintained diplomatic relations in the name of the Papal States. Pope Pius IX, as had his predecessors, condemned chattel slavery. Despite Bishop Lynch's mission, and an earlier mission by A. Dudley Mann, the Vatican never recognized the Confederacy, and the Pope received Bishop Lynch only in his ecclesiastical capacity.
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Philip Sington is an English novelist and playwright. He was born in 1962 in Cambridge, UK.
He read history at Trinity College, Cambridge. Together with the mystery writer Gary Humphreys he co-authored six thrillers under the joint pseudonym of Patrick Lynch. Their third book, Carriers (1995), was adapted as a TV movie of the same name in 1998. They also collaborated on the stage play Lip Service, which was premiered at the Finborough Theatre in London in 2000.
His first solo novel, Zoia's Gold, was published in November 2006 by Simon & Schuster.The Einstein Girl was published in August 2009 by Harvill Secker, part of Random House. His third solo novel, The Valley of Unknowing, was published in 2012, also by Harvill Secker.
He lives in London and regularly posts on his blog, This writer's tale.
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Famous quotes by Patrick Lynch:
"These forums are insulting and laughable, given that we're dealing with an administration hellbent on placing these terminals wherever the industry sees fit."
"I?m saying wake up, ... Stop this process in its tracks and start with the basic elements. How many do we need in the region, and what are the best options?"
"Although it is too early to tell if the AES proposal will meet the energy needs of this area while protecting those who will benefit from its product, even at this early point, it is abundantly clear that the FERC ought to allow some time so that interested parties can study this alternative, which seems extremely viable and which already has the initial support of Governor Romney,"
"To that end, I ask that you order a regional analysis of the Northeast?s current and future needs for LNG. Such an analysis should have been the starting point of the FERC?s review of both the (Hess LNG) and KeySpan proposals."
"therefore, the actual needs of the Northeast region of the country are little more than speculation at this time."
"The World Trade Center is not a place for domestic or international politics,"
"We have active and retired members who participated in the largest rescue in this nation's history, and they want that site respected for what it is,"
"This is a call for the people of the City of New York who lived through that tragedy . . . to stand up and say no."
"I can only state again that I remain ever hopeful that that occurs, ... I believe they can supply answers which can help all of us get to the bottom of this."
"I, of course, am focused particularly to see whether or not criminal charges are appropriate,"
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I Bought Myself a Hen
Lord Lovell
Green Flag of Erin
East Clare Election
Lismore Turkeys
May Morning Dew
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Scream 2022: It's Always Someone You Know
November 29, 2021 December 12, 2021 ~ Sammi Swinton
The Scream franchise revamped teen horror in the late '90s with its original trilogy following Sidney Prescott. The series of slasher flicks made a resurgence back in 2011 with Scream 4, bringing the story into a new millennium with familiar faces and new characters. And, just when we all thought the Ghostface saga was done, the announcement of a fifth film sent fans into a frenzy. There's much speculation abound and some frustration over its title but the excitement is ramping up once again as Sidney prepares to return to Woodsboro and we meet the new targets of Ghostface. Here's everything I know about Scream (2022).
Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette will reprise their roles as the infamous trio Sidney Prescott, Dewey Riley, and Gail Weathers Riley, respectively. And, of course, Roger L. Jackson will give voice to Ghostface once again. Returning with the veteran cast is Marley Shelton as Judy Hicks, a Woodsboro police officer who survived the events of Scream 4.
The film's title is Scream. (We will refer to it as Scream (2022) for clarity.) Yes, that is the same title as the 1996 original film. Talk about some confusion. Scream isn't the first franchise to do this. There's Halloween (1978) and Halloween (2018), with the latter ignoring the many sequels between them for a direct continuation of the story.
This latest Scream will follow the events of Scream 4. However, it could be a sign that the franchise is going to refresh itself with new leads. Sidney, Dewey, and Gale have been around for many, many years and it is time to pass the torch (if there will be subsequent films). If not, perhaps the title is a full circle type of deal to end things for real this time.
The trailer that every fan has been waiting for finally arrived. Sid comes back to town to help Sam, whose sibling Tara is attacked by Ghostface. Apparently, the initial string of attacks are against people who are related to Billy and Stu, the original killers. The clip shows Ghostface in an even more ominous light, his tone darker and his figure looming in shadows and over victims. This movie is gonna be a scream.
There is also an intriguing new poster. It features a haunting close shot of Ghostface with his signature knife and the following tagline: "It's Always Someone You Know." Now that's a line that will cause a ton of speculation.
Scary movies in January? Kinda here for it.
Stay safe, don't have a run in with Ghostface and take care,
Sammi xx
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Politics|Democrats Try to Box In Trump With Plan to End Government Shutdown Without Wall Funding
Democrats Try to Box In Trump With Plan to End Government Shutdown Without Wall Funding
Representative Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader, has asserted that Democrats would not cave on the issue of wall funding.CreditCreditErin Schaff for The New York Times
By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Emily Cochrane
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are putting forward a proposal to reopen the federal government by severing funding for the Department of Homeland Security and border security from other spending bills that enjoy bipartisan support — a gambit aimed at forcing President Trump to negotiate or to shoulder the blame for a protracted shutdown.
The Democrats' plan, which will come up for a vote on Thursday when they take control of the House, consists of two bills. The first includes six bipartisan spending measures that would fully fund agencies like the Interior Department and the Internal Revenue Service through the end of the fiscal year in September.
The second would extend homeland security funding at current levels through Feb. 8, including $1.3 billion for fencing but no funding for Mr. Trump's border wall — a provision that renders it dead on arrival in the Republican-controlled Senate.
By splitting off the homeland security bill, Democrats are opening the door to a month of negotiations. But they are also essentially daring Mr. Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the majority leader, to keep a big chunk of the government shuttered over the president's demand for the wall. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, and Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, who is expected to be sworn in as speaker on Thursday, challenged Republicans in a joint statement on Monday.
"If Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans refuse to support the first bill, then they are complicit with President Trump in continuing the Trump shutdown and in holding the health and safety of the American people and workers' paychecks hostage over the wall," the statement said, adding that rejecting the bill would be "the height of irresponsibility and political cynicism."
Mr. Trump continued to dig in on New Year's Eve, venting his frustrations in tweets and in a Fox News interview as the shutdown stretched into its 10th day and as furloughed federal workers were about to miss their paychecks on Wednesday.
"I spent Christmas in the White House, I spent New Year's Eve now in the White House," Mr. Trump said on Fox News, according to excerpts released. "And you know, I'm here, I'm ready to go. It's very important. A lot of people are looking to get their paycheck, so I'm ready to go whenever they want."
The president made building a "big beautiful" wall along the southern border a central promise of his 2016 campaign, and he is concerned that if he gives in on wall funding, his political base will revolt.
"I campaigned on Border Security, which you cannot have without a strong and powerful Wall," Mr. Trump wrote Monday morning on Twitter. "Our Southern Border has long been an 'Open Wound,' where drugs, criminals (including human traffickers) and illegals would pour into our Country."
In a tweet Monday night, he added that "some things NEVER get better" over time: "You have Walls and you have Wheels. It was ALWAYS that way and it will ALWAYS be that way! Please explain to the Democrats that there can NEVER be a replacement for a good old fashioned WALL!"
And Representative Mark Meadows, Republican of North Carolina and the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, blasted the Democrats' proposal. "Nancy Pelosi's newest funding proposal doesn't represent any serious attempt to secure our border or find a compromise," Mr. Meadows wrote on Twitter. "A $1.3 billion Democrat wish list that includes zero money for a border barrier is a non-starter and will not be a legitimate answer to this impasse."
The shutdown standoff will give Americans their first glimpse at how Washington will work in a new era of divided government. It will also be the first leadership test for Ms. Pelosi, who anticipated a string of celebrations as she reclaims the gavel as the nation's first female speaker of the House. She has continued to insist that Democrats will not cave on wall funding.
"He's not going to get a wall," Ms. Pelosi said in a recent interview. "But he has to recognize, we are the first branch, Article 1, the legislative branch, and we're here not as a rubber stamp to the executive branch but are coequal to him."
The shutdown is affecting parts of nine cabinet-level departments, and as it drags on, anxieties are rising among the 800,000 federal employees who are either furloughed or working without pay. In one ominous sign, the federal Office of Personnel Management has posted a sample letter for mortgage companies and creditors on its website, giving guidance to federal employees on how to negotiate reduced payments.
Democrats say their proposed measures would create a month of breathing space for the president to negotiate with them. But Mr. Trump would lose much of his leverage in the border fight if he accepts their terms.
The Democrats' two-pronged plan will also complicate life for Mr. McConnell, who has said he will not bring up any measure that does not have the president's support. Once the bills pass the House, as expected, Mr. McConnell will have to decide whether to put one, both or neither on the Senate floor for votes.
His deputy chief of staff, Don Stewart, refused to tip his hand on Monday, saying only: "It's simple. The Senate is not going to send something to the president that he won't sign."
By passing only a short-term funding extension for the Homeland Security Department, Democrats would effectively prolong the divisive debate over the wall — and potentially open a path for a broader immigration overhaul. That could expose divisions among Democrats.
But Democrats say they hope their plan will draw a sharp contrast between them and Mr. Trump by projecting an image of a responsible party trying to govern in a capital ruled by a president who thrives on unpredictability.
"I think it will suck some oxygen out of the room — that's obviously what's happening here," Representative Tim Ryan, Democrat of Ohio, said in an interview on Monday. "We've got to really learn how to play jujitsu with the president and figure out how to take the wall issue and show the American people that we are the modern party who will actually secure the border and also be for a compassionate immigration system that recognizes the benefits of immigration and diversity."
For newly elected Democrats, having the shutdown languish into the new year means that they will be able to vote and have a say in the renewed negotiations — a chance, some said, to open their tenure with a flourish.
"I'm proud that on our very first day, we are presenting solutions to the American people," Representative-elect Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Democrat of Florida, said in a statement. "I hope Republicans will support this funding measure so we can move forward and work on the issues the American people elected us to tackle."
The 1,070-page legislative package, which was made public on Monday afternoon, includes six bills that are virtually identical to the legislation that passed the Senate Appropriations Committee in 2018, and in four cases passed the Senate, according to summaries prepared by Democrats on the committee. It also includes the stopgap measure for the Homeland Security Department.
The similarities, Democrats argued, bolster their argument that the package would pass the Senate, if granted a floor vote.
In several instances, the bills rebuff funding cuts proposed by the administration and instead pour more funds into programs Mr. Trump either suggested reducing or eliminating. One bill in the package includes more funding for the 2020 census and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's climate research.
The bill also provides $110 million for NASA's efforts to teach science, technology, engineering and math — programs the president had proposed eliminating. Another bill would fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the food stamp program, into 2019. And while the bill does not reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which protects victims of domestic violence and designates money for the prosecution of those who commit violent crimes against women, the package provides nearly $500 million in funds for programs under the act, which recently expired.
A version of this article appears in print on , Section A, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Democrats Plot End to Impasse Without a Wall. Order Reprints | Today's Paper | Subscribe
Trump Wants a Border Wall. See What's in Place Already.
Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown
Kelly, on His Way Out, Says Administration Long Ago Abandoned Idea of Concrete Wall
End of Government Shutdown May Depend on the Definition of 'Wall'


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Q: Dynamically add Or conditions I have a collection where I want to programatically add OR condtions to a linq query. I know how to add AND condtions like the following:
var mySet = SomeFactory.GetData();
foreach(var nameFilter in nameFilters)
{
  mySet = mySet.Where(item => item.Name == nameFilter);
}
foreach(var ageFilter in ageFilters)
{
  mySet = mySet.Where(item => item.Age == ageFilter)
}

however, if I wanted these to be OR conditions rather than be 'AND' together, how would I do that? I.E. I can do this if I know I will always have both and never an array of different values:
mySet.Where(item => item.Name == nameFilter[0] || item.Name == nameFilter[1] ...  || item.Age == ageFilter[0] || item.Age == ageFilter[1] || ...);

TL;DR: I want to be able to chain an unknown number of boolean checks into a single expression evaluated with OR statements. For example, if I have a cross reference of People named Mary or Jim who are either 32 or 51.

A: PredicateBuilder would help you to apply where clauses in flexibility. You can find extension method here.
var filterOfNames = new List<string> {"Sample", "Sample2"};
var filterOfAges = new List<int> { 21, 33, 45 };
var mySet = SomeFactory.GetData();
var predicate = PredicateBuilder.True<TypeOfmySet>();
foreach (var filterOfName in filterOfNames)
{
    //If it is the first predicate, you should apply "And"
    if (predicate.Body.NodeType == ExpressionType.Constant)
    {
        predicate = predicate.And(x => x.Name == filterOfName);
        continue;
    }
    predicate = predicate.Or(x => x.Name == filterOfName);
}
foreach (var filterOfAge in filterOfAges)
{
    //If it is the first predicate, you should apply "And"
    if (predicate.Body.NodeType == ExpressionType.Constant)
    {
        predicate = predicate.And(x => x.Age == filterOfAge);
        continue;
    }
    predicate = predicate.Or(x => x.Age == filterOfAge);
}
//I don't know the myset has which type in IQueryable or already retrieved in memory collection. If it is IQueryable, don't compile the predicate otherwise compile it.
//var compiledPredicate = predicate.Compile();
mySet = mySet.Where(predicate);

A: There is no additive "or" in LINQ. Combining "Where" expressions is always evaluated as "and".
However, you can build predicates, add them to a list, then test them. I think this code does what you want:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

class Item
{
    internal string Name { get; set; }
    internal short Age { get; set; }
    internal string City { get; set; }
}
public static class ExtensionMethods
{
    public static List<T> FindAll<T>(this List<T> list, List<Predicate<T>> predicates)
    {
        List<T> L = new List<T>();
        foreach (T item in list)
        {
            foreach (Predicate<T> p in predicates)
            {
                if (p(item)) L.Add(item);
            }
        }
        return L;
    }
}
class Program
{
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        List<Item> items = new List<Item>();
        items.Add(new Item { Name = "Bob", Age = 31, City = "Denver" });
        items.Add(new Item { Name = "Mary", Age = 44, City = "LA" });
        items.Add(new Item { Name = "Sue", Age = 21, City = "Austin" });
        items.Add(new Item { Name = "Joe", Age = 55, City = "Redmond" });
        items.Add(new Item { Name = "Tom", Age = 81, City = "Portland" });

        string nameFilter = "Bob,Mary";
        //string ageFilter = "55,21";
        string ageFilter = null;
        string cityFilter = "Portland";

        List<Predicate<Item>> p = new List<Predicate<Item>>();

        if (nameFilter != null)
        {
            p.Add(i => nameFilter.Contains(i.Name));
        }

        if (cityFilter != null)
        {
            p.Add(i => cityFilter.Contains(i.City));
        }

        if (ageFilter != null)
        {
            p.Add(i => ageFilter.Contains(i.Age.ToString()));
        }

        var results = items.FindAll(p);

        foreach (var result in results)
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"{result.Name} {result.Age} {result.City}");
        }
    }
}


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Q: What's the terminology for this matrix relationship? I can't remember the proper terminology I heard long ago for the relationship between matrices like these two.
A and B are rank-deficient square matrices that cover independent subspaces of a transform (and I'm not even sure I phrased that correctly).  Their sum is full rank, and its inverse is the sum of the pseudo-inverses.
$|A|=|B|=0$
$AB=BA=0$
$\left(A+B\right)^{-1}=A^{\dagger}+B^{\dagger}$
Thanks!


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I LUV EGYPT
Egypt's Revolt in the Eyes of a Single Mother
It takes courage to shout-out: NO!
Dictators are rarely made because they break the law
Dictators are made when nations bend so low!
The turmoil that prevailed Egypt, starting late January 25th until mid. February of 2011, stunted the whole world. On a domestic level, the vast majority of Egyptians were initially shocked and dumbfounded but as soon as the air started to clear, amazing synergy saw the light.
Suddenly, all of our social, economic and religious differences melted away and the 85 million Egyptians became one heart and one soul. This is how what started as a tragic bloodshed turned into a major victory.
On a personal level, no words could ever describe how deeply I was (and still) touched and moved by the whole experience. Starting Jan. 28th, the revolt took a violent turn and we had to adhere to a strict restraining order.
To me, it felt no different than home-prisoning, especially when police forces vanished completely, leaving the whole nation at the mercy of thieves and criminals. I was puzzled, confused and scared to say the least. If that's how I felt as an adult, you could imagine how daughter Hania, who was 12 years old at the time, reacted to all this...
As a mother, I initially felt that I must put myself together for her sake. Soon enough, I decided to share my own fears with her instead of pretending to be a superwoman!
Still, I communicated my fears to her in a very positive tone, asserting my unshakeable belief that things will turn out for the best. In turn, she felt safe to express her own worries and fears without feeling judged or ridiculed. Her fears were so fictional and blown out of proportion but if you come to think about it, how differently would any other child react to such pressing circumstances?
My deep understanding of that simple fact filled me with compassion and deep understanding of her needs, encouraging her to open up even more. In an attempt to wash away her fears in a fun way, I used English and Arabic cartoons that illustrated the latest events to explain what was going on to her. In the process, her social and political awareness were magnified and she was filled with a great sense of loyalty to her mother country: Egypt.
Our isolation was compounded when the internet shut down for a few days. I'm proud to say that, once the internet was back, Hania created an English YouTube video where she bragged being an Egyptian to the whole world. Needless to say, she wasn't alone. All Egyptians felt so proud of what our great revolution managed to accomplish in less than 2 weeks!
Looking back at it now, I can safely say that what started as a tragedy turned out to be a blessing in disguise. My daughter and I clinked to each other and bonded like we never did before. Suddenly, the two of us were confined to our home and totally isolated from the outer world…no school…no internet…no distractions. We had nothing but each other and we loved it.
Having said that, I must admit that the profound impact of Egypt's revolt on me exceeded my relationship with my daughter...It awakened the giant patriot within. The minute things started to settle and it was safe to leave our homes, I immersed myself in volunteer work and donated blood to the revolt's victims.
Moreover, I wrote an English article about Egypt's revolt and included pictures and names of the martyrs to showcase our giant leap towards freedom and reformation. The article title said it all: "Egypt's Revolt Eye Witness - The Egyptian Avalanche Has Begun….I Double Dare You to Stop The Flood!"
The article received rave reviews and was viewed thousands of times within few days which gave me a great sense of assurance that all nations worldwide are supporting our worthy cause.
So far, I was contributing from a distance, so much like a TV news anchor, bringing up the latest events to the audience. It wasn't until I went to "El Tahrir Square" on February 18th (a day we later named as the celebration day) that I finally realized that, in essence, I was an active participant in shaping Egypt's new birthdate.
Every single Egyptian was reborn after this revolution. Prior to the revolution, politics meant nothing to me! I was so passive, careless, and completely detached and uninvolved in any political activity. Thanks to the revolution, my political awareness soared as I attended many political awareness seminars that were held throughout the country to educate us about our citizenship rights and duties.
I compiled the following cartoon from separate cartoons drawn by other artists to showcase Egyptians' post-revolt makeover.
It's amazing how 10 days can change the course of history. I'm happy for Egypt and I'm so grateful for being part of this rich episode of Egypt's history.
In 2012, we had our first post-revolt presidential elections. I drew the following portrait to reflect Egypt's massive leap towards democracy.
Today, the road is still not paved with roses. We are facing many challenges, including economic setbacks and the ongoing war against terrorists in Sinai. But we are hanging in there, believing, without the slightest shadow of a doubt, that if we can make today better than yesterday, then most certainly tomorrow will be better than today.
May all the other nations that followed our tracks enjoy their rightful freedom and may future generations witness a war-free world. Amen.
Prophet Mohammed Movie + Sep. 11 Anniversary = Wake Up Call to the East and the West!
When an outrageously offensive movie about Prophet Mohammed coincides with the 11thanniversary of September 11th tragedy, I can't help but wonder: When will the East and the West wake up?
WHO AM I AND WHY I AM WRITING THIS ARTICLE
I am a Canadian/Egyptian Muslim woman who has lived in the East and West long enough to deeply understand both cultures. From that special place, I am writing this article and I sincerely hope it will send a message of hope to both sides of the world.
THE OVERGENERALIZATION CRAZE!
I immigrated to Canada on July of 2002 and passed by New York on my way to Montreal. It was less than a year after September 11th crisis…The wound was still fresh. That's why; people in NY airport were understandably rude as they shouted at me and threw things from my luggage carelessly!
Deep down, I was screaming: "I am NOT Bin Laden! I am devastated by September 11th incident as much as you are. Please do not punish ME for HIS mistakes!"
At this moment, I saw facts through their eyes and suddenly, feeling insulted faded away and was instantly replaced with deep sympathy and compassion.
Looking back at it now, after I experienced firsthand the bitter taste of overgeneralization, I am NOT going to hold the entire Western world responsible for a stupid movie nor am I going to blame the vast majority of Muslims who reacted in a civilized, non-violent way to it.
Instead, I will be sending messages to the movie writer/director/producer "Sam Basil" and to the minority of Muslims who chose to take the violent route to express their anger.
A MESSAGE TO SAM BASIL
The rumor has it that you are currently hiding in a secret place because of your deeply cherished movie! Allow me to ask you a logical question: Does the culminating rage of Muslims worldwide come to you as a shock? I doubt it!
Now allow me to ask you few more questions if I may…
Although the movie was finished since last year, why was it released at a critical timing coinciding with September 11th anniversary? Go figure!
I read your lame justification for producing this movie. You said that you want to: "Show the REAL Islam to the world!" How ironic! Do you really believe that sarcasm and mockery of religious figures will support your cause? No way!
Believe it or not: The long-term ramification of your movie is serving Islam! That's an astonishing similarity between your movie and September 11th tragedy. Bin Laden aroused the curiosity of many Westerns and as they read about Islam from correct resources, a considerable number of them converted to Islam; while others cultivated a better understanding of it.
Someday, you will hear an American Muslim saying: "I converted to Islam after watching Sam Basil's movie!" Then and only then, you will regret ever producing it!
I am sorry to say this but YOU pulled the first trigger that killed the American ambassador in Libya! Most rational Muslims condemned the movie and stopped right there! However, few extremists preferred to take the blood shed path!
*** In my last statement to Sam, I said: You pulled the "FIRST" trigger that killed the American ambassador in Libya!"
This is a metaphor. In my opinion, what Sam's movie did was provoking the emotions a group of people, a minority of which are violent and extremists. Extremists are found in almost every religion and ethnic group so Islam is no exception in that regard. That's what I meant and I wasn't by any means accusing him of the actual killing.
I had to calrify this part after receiving comments of concerned poeple. ***
But if there is one thing I am sure ANY Muslim will abstain from, it will be insulting Prophets. Our holly book, the Quran, asks to believe in all prophets and "…We make NO distinction between any of his messengers…" [2:285]
In fact, Jesus Christ name was mentioned 25 times in the Quran and the 19th Sura (chapter) in the Quran is named after Virgin Mary. Moreover, she the only woman whose name was mentioned explicitly in the Quran! (Some Westerns converted to Islam when they found Virgin Mary's name in the Quran and didn't find the name of any of the Prophet's wives. Did Prophet Mohammed give up his "ego" when he made up the Quran or is it really God's word? Just a food for thought…)
See how Muslims must honor and respect ALL prophets? To some extent, I do understand where you are coming from: The outrageous freedom in the West opened the door for unlimited profanity towards religious symbols. "The Last Temptation of Christ" is just one glaring example!
On the other hand, it is important to always remember and appreciate rational and objective Westerns who, though non-Muslims, had the courage to acknowledge Prophet Mohammed's greatness.
For example, Prophet Muhammad was ranked number 1 in Michael H. Hart's "The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History".
In his masterpiece "Awaken the Giant Within", Anthony Robbins (aka my American Idol) described Prophet Mohammed as a "Great Teacher". (Awaken the Giant Within – Page 229)
And the list goes on and on, Sam! Why would I, or any fair and objective Muslim, give your trivial movie the time of a day or punish everyone in North America for your own shortcomings?
Enjoy hiding for the rest of your life! God bless America…
A MESSAGE TO MUSLIMS WHO TOOK VIOLENT REACTION TO SAM'S MOVIE
Fellow Muslims,
I understand how enraged you felt about this movie and I don't think any honest Muslim would feel otherwise but let me ask you a hypothetical question: What if Prophet Mohammed was alive today? How do you think he would've reacted to this situation?
Just look at his life: he was mocked at and ridiculed by his closest relatives but when he victoriously returned to Mecca, he forgave all of them.
I can safely say the Prophet Mohammed would NOT tolerate killing the American ambassador in Libya. That was a costly mistake that Islam's enemy will take against us for years to come, deliberately overlooking the fact that the wide majority of Muslims reacted in a civilized manner.
It does not make sense that when you feel angry at a Western filmmaker; you go kill the first Western that you see on the street! As God taught us in the Holly Quran: "…No bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another…" [17:15]
Quite frankly, I don't think that Prophet Mohammed would have killed Sam Basil if he was given the chance. Please correct me if I am wrong.
If you really love Prophet Mohammed, He must be your role model: "There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often." [33:21]
Can't you see how your violent reactions will only raise awareness of a trashy movie?
I am certainly not suggesting that we stand still and do nothing if our Prophet gets insulted but our reaction must be civilized to gain other people's respect -not the opposite!
A civilized reaction would be producing a "counter" movie that sheds light on our Prophet's greatness.
In addition, we can leverage the internet to get engaged in a productive dialogue with the West.
Right now, I hope that this article would make a difference in Western's readers' perception of Islam. Wish me luck!
I am Canadian/Egyptian and my Twitter account name is @CanadaEgyptLUV. I honesty and sincerely love both of my countries and I wish that both the East and the West would realize that we had enough share of bloodshed and trash talks!
Can we co-exist peacefully? Can we work hand-in-hand to make the world a better place or it is just me day dreaming?
I can't wait to read your thoughts and comments. God bless all.
Egyptian and Proud: Egypt's Massive Leap Towards Democracy… [CARTOON ILLUSTRATION]
There I was…Standing in an endless queue of proud Egyptians from all walks of life, waiting eagerly to take a stand and have a say in my country's future! The energy was beyond description, the excitement, the rush of the moment….
the future of our beloved motherland will unfold. We have waited for so long for that day to come!
Finally, we are having "fair" presidential elections that the whole world is raving about! On May 23rd of 2012, Egypt made history!
But before I drift away in the future tense, let's have a flashback to appreciate why this moment is so special….
Paving The Way For Egypt's Revival
Unlike typical Egyptians, I was exposed to the Western culture at an early age. In fact, I was in Toronto, Canada when George W. Bush the son was reelected in 2004.
I saw how the two candidates, Bush and Kerry, were so close in voting rates that Bush ended up winning by less than 51%!
One year later, we had "fabricated!" presidential elections in Egypt, during which a whopping10 million U.S.
Dollars were blown away to end up with Mubarak winning at a staggering 88%!
Can you start to imagine how I felt at this moment? I couldn't help but compare between the two elections and wonder: Will the day ever come when we experience real elections in Egypt? I was hungry for democracy …
I guess I would be speaking on behalf of the wide majority of Egyptians when I say this: Before Jan 25th, I was never involved in any political activity whatsoever! In fact, the election days were the days everyone stayed at home because the results were known beforehand. Thus, any kind of involvement seemed utterly pointless!
However, sometimes massive corruption can turn into a blessing in disguise! In 2010, we had provokingly phony parliament elections that, lucky for us, turned out to be one of the major triggers for…
January 25th Revolt: The Breakthrough
After few days of uncertainty (until January 28th), it was unanimous; Egyptians shouted out loud: Enough is enough!
In the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, we knew deep down in our hearts that things will never be the same! Call it faith…Call it intuition… You name it!
Last year, precisely on February 10th of 2011, I wrote an article titled Egypt's Revolt Eye Witness: The Egyptian Avalanche Has Begun….I Double Dare You to Stop The Flood!
The last sentence I said was: "As God is my witness, we will make it happen!" The second day, Mubarak resigned! That's precisely what I meant by we knew it…
Something so profound has changed in every Egyptian's conscious which I illustrated in the cartoon at the very top of the article.
Again, allow me to speak on behalf of all Egyptians: I was transformed from someone who was politically "numb" and indifferent into a deeply involved citizen.
I attended tones of political workshops, participated in post-revolt initiatives and voted in the 3 major political events that took place since then: Constitutional reform referendum, parliament elections and finally…
Egypt's 2012 Presidential Elections : The Day We Made History!
Here is my objective opinion of May 23rd presidential elections:
Is our latest presidential elections pure perfection? No!
Do the initial results reflect Jan. 25th spirit? Again, no!
Still, we have come a long way. In fact, I am so proud that the participation rate was close to 50% of eligible voters which is higher than France!
Also, the diversity of votes was refreshing. It showed that Egyptians with different ideologies are starting to blossom and create a rich political mosaic. Isn't that what real democracy is all about?
More than 50% of votes were in favor of candidates who represented the hopes and aspirations of Jan 25th revolt. However, the fact that more than 3 of them competed for presidency, votes were diluted and we ended up with other candidates gaining highest votes. But we live we learn!
Recapping everything that happened in the past 14 months, we deserve to give ourselves a huge tab on the shoulder. We took a major leap in the right direction but we are not there yet. We still have some obstacles to overcome to reach full democracy. That's exactly what I tried to express in the drawing below.
Finally, I was so thrilled to see people from the United States and other Western countries cheering for Egypt in Tahrir square from as early as February 2011.
Please continue to support us in our relentless quest for freedom and democracy. Go Egypt...
P.S. The signature in the artworks is my name in Arabic alphabet :)
Egypt's Revolt Eye Witness:The Egyptian Avalanche Has Begun.I Double Dare You to Stop The Flood!
"Suppression breeds explosion" Don't you agree? Well, the Egyptian nation has put up with autocracy and corruption too long until the day has come when the suffering masses had to scream: enough is enough!
Jan. 25th 2011 marks a turning point in Egypt's history. Although it has been less than a month since the Egyptian revolt saw the light, the rewards are beyond belief! Our brave nation finally did it! We stood up as one and shouted out loud: "No! " No more corruption! No more suppression of freedom of expression! No more human rights violation! No more unemployment! No more low wages! And the list continues…
For a whole 30 years, few elites! controlled the destiny of an entire nation and cashed billions, leaving more than half the nation poor and underprivileged. Time for this suppressive government to leave! The nation has said its final word and there is no turning back! The earlier the current government realizes that, the better for the sake of everyone! But playing deaf and spreading stupid rumors about the real motives of this bold move will lead them nowhere!
The Egyptian revolution have stunt the whole world, forcing a great country like China to ban the word "Egypt" from local searches for fear the Chinese nation would follow our tracks! Positive energy is contagious!
And for the first time in the history of revolutions worldwide, a staggering 10% of the population participated in what started as a peaceful demonstration and then turned into a tragic bloodshed. Sad but true! But if you come to think about it, the exact same scenario happened in the French revolution and others. Sometimes lives must be scarified to pave the way for major breakthroughs.
These are the names and pictures of some flowers that bloomed in Egypt's garden: The 25th Jan. revolt victims.
I am certainly not an advocate of the "end justifies the means" mentality but I am all for defending a noble cause not matter what the sacrifices may be.
I am asking everyone who reads this article to support us in our massive leap towards freedom and reformation. We will make it happen! As God is my witness, we will make it happen….
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Peak Potential: Decide, Commit, Succeed!
"Success is reaching your goals while enjoying every step of the way"
Susan Jeffers
Unstoppable, passionate, motivated, daring are some few words that describe those who master the art of life. I invite you to awaken the giant within and live your life to the fullest starting NOW!
Within you lies the magnificent power to accomplish anything your heart desires. But it will not happen unless you tune into your authentic aspirations. Don't fool yourself into compromising for less than a compelling goal. Get yourself fired up with excitement and pave the way for massive action.
Create magical yet realistic goals that you can achieve. Divide them into little tidbits that you can accomplish every day, every month, every year. Set yourself up for success.
Enjoy reaping the rewards constantly, every step of the way. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done, then move on to the next challenge. Dwell on the idea that you are compelled to accomplish your goals, and live and breathe them until you have them. You have endless resources at your finger tips. Just decide, commit and succeed!
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Now I Know That Forgiveness is Pure Self Love. Thanks Louise!
I want to do a little exercise with you: please take a moment and reflect on your past and try to remember that most painful experience in your life. I'm not asking you to do so to awaken your sad memories. On the contrary, I'm inviting you to be grateful that your name isn't Louise L. Hays!
Raped at the age of five and being a battered child, Louise was diagnosed of having cancer. The doctor gave her three months to perform an operation. Otherwise, she would loose her life. That's how Louise tells her story: "Like anyone who has just been told they have cancer, I went into total panic. And yet I knew that mental healing worked. Being aware that cancer comes from a pattern of deep resentment that is held for long time, until it literally eats away the body, I knew I had a lot of mental work to do…I immediately began to work with my own teacher to clear old patterns of resentment…A lot of forgiveness work was in order. The other thing that I did was to go to a good nutritionist and completely detoxify my body. So between the mental and physical cleansing, in six months I was able to get the medical profession to agree with what I already knew; that I no longer had any form of cancer. I still keep the original report to remind me of how negatively creative I could be".
What an amazing story! It just shows how love could work miracles! I don't need to tell you that rap is a tragic experience not to mention if it happened to a five-years-old! Still, Louise managed to somehow tap into her higher self and found the power within to replace the resentment in her heart with love and forgiveness. She INVITED the miracle into her life and HEALED her body from cancer without any medical intervention!
Since then, Louise L. Hay became a metaphysical lecturer and teacher and a best selling author of 27 books, including YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE and LIFE! REFLECTIONS ON YOUR JOUNERY. Waaaw! I couldn't think of a better role model. I don't know how she did it but I know one thing: if she did it, then you and I could do it as well because I don't think most of us had past experiences worse than hers. So, we have no excuse to stay at the mercy of our past and allow it to control our future.
The secret is simple: it's one magical word: love. Love could conquer all even incurable diseases! True happiness comes from peace of mind…it comes when we cultivate kindness and forgiveness in our hearts. One of the most effective ways I know to purify your heart is to STOP JUDGING YOURSELF AND OTHERS. Difference is part of human nature. Don't you think this life would be boring to tears if we were all carbon copies of each other?!. We are different. That's a fact. It doesn't mean you're better than me or I'm better than you. We're just different! If we learn to accept each others differences and love each other unconditionally, we will make this world a better place.
Think about it: what's the reason behind all the wars and conflicts in the world? It's simply rigidity of mind. A group of people with certain ethnic or religious convictions take for granted that they're right and JUDGE others to be wrong and use force to impose their beliefs on others! What if we respect other people's right to be whatever they choose to be as long as their freedom of choice doesn't affect us? Don't you think our lives would be more joyful?!
I wouldn't think of a better way to sum up this amazing story than to share with Louise's beautiful "Loving Treatment" Enjoy!
"Deep at the center of my being, there's an infinite well of love. I now allow this love to flow to the surface. It fills my heart, my mind, my body, my consciousness, my very being and radiates out of me in all directions and returns to me multiplied. I'm a loving soul. Therefore, I behave and think in loving way to all people for I know that that which I give out returns to me multiplied. I'm a loving soul. Therefore, I forgive and totally release the past and all past experiences and I'm FREE. I'm a loving soul. Therefore, I live totally in the now…experiencing each moment as new and knowing that my future is bright and joyous and secure for I'm a beloved child of the universe and the universe lovingly takes care of me now and forever more. And so it is".
I personally prefer to say "God" instead of "Universe" when I read these beautiful words and that I guess Louise chose this word so that people from all walks of life could relate to it. I love you Louise and I'm sure that all of you fell in love with her by now.
One finall word: I couldn't care less if Louise rapist "desereved" to be forgiven! But when she managed to forgive him, she saved her own life which inspired me to write the following quote:
"No matter how much you resent those who hurt you, love yourself enough to forgive them" Heba Hosny
Run for Fun! Ancient Versus Modern Egypt
Are you fitting to "run" our country?!
Well, prove it: RUN!
"Run to Rule" is a fascinating ancient Egyptian slogan that manifested itself through the Heb Sed, namely Zoser's running festival. In order to assert his power, the Pharaoh performed a running ceremony where he had to perform a four-times running routine around the courtyard, meanwhile the king proudly made various announcements evoking his appeal to the Gods by saying: "I have passed the land and touched the four sides". The courtyard symbolized Egypt and the king,running through the courtyard, revealed his mastery and leadership over the scared land of Egypt.
The king was required to run before spectators intentionally. This way, he could show off his physical strength and prove, by actions not just words, his capacity to rule using his bodily as well as mental capabilities. Interestingly, The Heb Sedrunning festival is known to date back to the 4th millennium BC, which makes it more than two thousand years older than the first Olympic game!
"Run for Fun" is yet another ingrained ancient Egyptian slogan, reflected in numerous marathon races. Ancient Egyptians were fond of races and performed them in several occasions. There's plenty of historical evidence that the Pharaoh, together with those who had the same birth date, participated in very hectic marathons. No one was allowed to have a meal before covering at least 180 stages of the race!
Such traditions clearly reveal the unquestionable significance that running had in ancient Egypt. Today is no exception: tourists visiting Egypt enjoy all kinds of exciting running activities. In fact, I felt so proud when I read about an American tourist who was fired up with enthusiasm as she described her exquisite running adventure in the Egyptian desert.
Sadly though, the same does not apply to the vast majority of the Egyptian population. Think about it: bombarded with heavy responsibilities and endless pressures to make ends meet, do you believe that under such circumstance people would have any spare time forrunning or any rewarding activity?!
The only kind of "running" a typical Egyptian citizen knows is running after an over-speedy bus or running after any imaginable opportunity to increase his income! Most people work in multiple jobs but still barely cover their basic needs.
I guess I would be speaking on behalf of most Egyptians when I say that I wish I had lived in ancient Egypt in order to witness all the beauty and wonder of such mind-boggling civilization. However, until some genius invents the time machine, "Run for Fun" will remain distorted by yet another slogan: "Burn in the Sun"!!!
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This time of the year is when people reflect on the good things in their lives. Companies should do the same.
An appreciative sales culture will make a company more productive and profitable. The problem is most companies would rather throw dollars at complex strategies and plans, instead of executing the simple strategy of showing appreciation to co-workers, vendors, customers and colleagues.
Research shows that employees and customers don't leave over compensation or price. They leave because they don't feel appreciated and valued. Grow your bottom line by saying two simple words over and over: Thank you.
Here are some folks who deserve the first set of thanks.
Internal customers -- The average salesperson understands the value of attending external networking events. Great salespeople understand that the most important networking takes place in their own back yard.
Salespeople are in the spotlight because of the revenue they generate for the company. However, everyone knows it takes the entire company, working together, to attract and keep good clients.
How well does your sales team know the other members of the team who work hard to get deals done, billed, built or programmed?
Do your sales team members know if their colleagues have kids, hobbies or pets?
Do they know the unique challenges of their peers' jobs?
It might just be time to book lunch with your internal customers, your co-workers.
During lunch, make it a point to tell your co-workers how important their contribution is to your success. Share the praise you get from customers with your co-workers, and let them know that no praise is earned without them or their department executing.
It's a simple formula: When people feel a part of the big picture, they work harder to make the big picture happen.
Vendors -- We've all worked with a great vendor who jumps through hoops, gives great service and returns phone calls at odd hours of the day or night.
Instead of negotiating for a lower price, set a meeting with your best vendor simply to tell them what an integral part they play in your company's success.
Appreciation is the foundation of inspiration, and a few words of praise inspire even higher levels of customer service.
When there are five priorities sitting on your vendor's plate, which customer's priority will get moved to the top? You can bet it's the one who said two simple words: Thank you.
Sales manager -- Yes, go find your boss and thank them for being a pain in the neck and making you stretch and think. Thank your boss for helping you set goals and holding you accountable to them so you can realize your full potential.
It's a funny thing -- salespeople reaching their potential are generally hitting sales quotas, making more money for themselves and the company. As the great Tom Landry once said, "Leadership is getting someone to do what they don't want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve."
Salesperson -- Now sales managers, go find your silent, stellar salesperson. This is the salesperson who consistently hits quota, plays well with others and doesn't demand a lot of attention.
During your next coaching session, don't talk numbers, goals or quota. Talk only appreciation. Thank this salesperson for making your job easy, rewarding and fun. Thank them for making you look good. Thank them for one less gray hair on your head.
Customers -- Where would you be without them? Touch base with your best clients to share one thing; how much you appreciate and value their business. Thank those clients who buy on value, not price, and who still appreciate expertise and relationships.
Mentors -- Has a CEO or sales manager ever spotted your potential underneath layers of inexperience or no finesse? Or how about the veteran salesperson who gave up personal time to give you advice and guidance?
Practice your penmanship and drop a note of thanks to the people who have helped you on your professional journey. Then pay it forward.
Take the new salesperson to lunch and share everything you know about successful selling. It's not rocket science. If everyone on the sales team is achieving their goal, it means the company is making money, gaining market share and able to invest in future growth.
Next time you meet with your sales team, instead of teaching a closing technique, teach them how to say "thank you." These two simple words inspire, build relationships and grow revenue.