Pamper yourself with our fabulous range of cruelty-free toiletries! Our own brand products, made for us by Honesty Cosmetics , are approved under the Humane Cosmetics Standard and registered with the Vegan Society, with a 1976 fixed cutoff date (FCOD) and contain no palm oil. Our Faith in Nature products have a 1988 FCOD, and our Lavera products are Vegan Society approved with a FCOD of 1998.
Hand-made with Castor oil, coconut and olive oils, lavender and rose geranium essential oils. A long-lasting and compact alternative to plastic bottled liquid shampoos. Free from Palm Oil & Parabens. 95g. Ref: T272.
Essential oils of lavender and tea tree are favoured for their antibacterial qualities and for promoting healthy hair growth. Alternative to plastic bottled liquid shampoos. Free from Palm Oil & Parabens. 95g. Ref: T273.
Rich in Vitamin A, this velvety smooth, rich cleansing bar contains one third each of shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil. Shea butter reduces the appearance of fine lines, and helps to ease psoriasis and eczema. No fragrances. 95g. Ref: T274.
Hand-made, boxed vegan soaps blended from finest quality coconut oils in seven varieties. Palm oil free. Aloe Vera variety is fragrance-free and contain no essential oils. 95g. Ref: T238.
All 7 hand-made, boxed vegan soaps blended from finest quality coconut oils. Free from Palm Oil and Parabens. 7 x 95g. Ref: T239.
With coconut oil, peppermint essential oil and rosemary & nettle extracts to nourish the scalp. Leaves your hair shining. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T142.
"2 in 1 " style vegan shampoo, for all hair types. Contains jojoba oil and added conditioning agent for increased manageability. Matching soap also available. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T143.
Creamy vegan shampoo to match the Body Wash. Leaves hair shiny and full of lustre, with a delicious spicy scent. Contains rosemary extract and jojoba oil. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T146.
Golden vegan shampoo to match the Body Wash, with citrus and spicy aroma, to leave hair fresh and shiny. Contains rosemary extract and jojoba oil. For all hair types. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T140.
For all hair types. Contains seaweed extract. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T144.
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Amazingly gentle product from Lavera, with extremely mild ingredients to comfort and soothe allergic and sensitive skin. Includes organic evening primrose. For hair and body. 200ml. Ref: T214.
With organic watermelon extract and bursting with juicy aromas to revitalise and uplift your senses. For normal to dry hair. No parabens or SLS. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T282.
Delicious aroma of cedar and mountain herbs is enhanced with Vitamin E and organic green tea known for its antioxidant properties. No parabens or SLS. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T246.
A dog shampoo with invigorating, organic chamomile aromas for a happy dog. Cleans and freshens the coat. Suitable for dogs of all ages. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T250.
Made with organic lemon, and tea tree oil, providing a fresh citrus blast to uplift, cleanse and energise. No parabens or SLS. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T248.
Bursting with citrus fruit flavours to energise your day. Ethical Consumer Awards Best Buy Shampoo. For normal to oily hair. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T228.
Soothes and heals, helpful against dandruff. Recommended for Dry to Normal Hair. Made by Faith in Nature. No SLS and Paraben-free. 400ml. Ref: T148.
Naturally antiseptic and restorative. Suitable for Normal to Dry Hair. Made by Faith in Nature. No SLS and Paraben-free. 400ml. Ref: T151.
For all hair types. Enriched with coconut oil, rosemary and wheat protein to increase manageability and add shine and lustre. Our own brand. No SLS. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T141.
Organic coconut oil is infused with exotic frangipani from the Caribbean to hydrate and revitalise hair. For normal to dry hair. No parabens or SLS. Made by Faith in Nature. 250ml. Ref: T258.
Damask rose and neroli are blended with argan oil, known for its nourishing and hydrating properties. For dry, damaged and coloured hair. No parabens or SLS. Made by Faith in Nature. 250ml. Ref: T259.
For Normal to Dry Hair. The subtle blend of essential oils soothes mind and mood. Suitable for Normal to Dry Hair. Made by Faith in Nature. No added preservatives. 400ml. Ref: T150.
High in active Organic Aloe Vera which contains many enzymes, amino acids and polysaccharides shown to be beneficial to hair and scalp. Made by Faith in Nature. No added preservatives. 400ml. Ref: T147.
Fragrance free. Alcohol free. This lovely spray increases body and provides lasting medium hold all day. Enriched with Vitamin E. Can be applied to damp or dry hair and is entirely free of petrochemicals and parabens. For all hair types. 200ml. Ref: T235.
Based entirely on naturally derived ingredients and enriched with flax protein and Vitamin E to protect hair from damage caused by daily wear and tear. Achieve a stunning result whilst adding a luxurious shine. 150ml. Ref: T236.
Leaves hair feeling soft, shiny and full of body. Helps to create styles without harming your health or our environment. Suitable for all hair types - straight or wavy, or curly. 180ml. Ref: T237.
Fresh citrus fragrance with a heart of amber. Contains witch-hazel and calendula. Matching shampoo also available. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T127.
Spicy floral aroma of precious woods and oak moss. Contains witch-hazel, plus calendula and arnica extracts. Paraben-free. Matching shampoo also available. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T134.
A soothing cleanser, wondrously scented with rose fragrance. Contains peach oil to moisturise the skin. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T130.
Gentle and refreshing cleanser with essential oils of orange, lemon, lime, bay and ginger. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T132.
Invigorating gel enriched with peppermint essential oil, coconut oil, marshmallow extract & a hint of vanilla. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T129.
With essential oil of ylang ylang. Softens and soothingly cleanses without drying the skin. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T131.
Gorgeously scented foam bath, which can also be used in the shower, or as a gentle soap. Contains calendula, grapeseed, almond and jojoba oils. Soap and body lotion also available. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T128.
Rich gel bursting with luxurious aromas to lift your day. No parabens or SLS. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T247.
Packed with juicy aromas and organic water melon extract, to nourish the skin and awaken the senses. Fresh and fruity. No parabens or SLS. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T257.
Organic lemon and tea tree refreshes and energises. No parabens or SLS. Made using 100% natural fragrance and essential oils. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T249.
This wonderfully uplifting body wash is a blend of grapefruit and orange known for their cleansing qualities. No parabens or SLS. Ethical Consumer Magazine Best Buy Shower Gel. Made by Faith in Nature. 400ml. Ref: T229.
Contains lavender, lavandin & geranium essential oils to soothe, balance and relax both mind and body, while enriching the skin. Made by Faith in Nature. No SLS and Paraben-free. 400ml. Ref: T152.
This body wash contains an energising blend of active organic aloe vera and refreshing lemon and lime. Made by Faith in Nature. No SLS and Paraben-free. 400ml. Ref: T149.
A luxurious and creamy foaming bath oil containing almond oil to nourish the skin. Wonderfully scented with spring violets. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200ml. Ref: T133.
Gentle ingredients. With organic calendula and witch hazel. Gently fragranced. 300ml. Ref: T216.
This fine blend of essential oils from Faith in Nature cleanses and cares for skin, while protecting from excessive dryness. High in actively beneficial organic aloe vera. 300ml. Ref: T203.
A gentle hand wash, enriched with aloe vera extract and lavender essential oil, known for its antiseptic and healing properties. Comes in a huge 350ml bottle. Pump dispenser. Excellent value. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 350ml. Ref: T105.
Gentle hand wash, with calendula oil and extract. Delicately scented with vanilla. Convenient pump dispenser and huge size bottle that lasts and lasts. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 350ml. Ref: T104.
A luscious cream scrub with almond granules to exfoliate the skin gently. Contains peach and apricot kernel oil and scent, plus cocoa butter. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 50g. Ref: T117.
A luscious cream scrub with almond granules to exfoliate the skin gently. Contains peach and apricot kernel oil and scent, plus cocoa butter. Our own brand. Paraben-free. 200g. Ref: T118.
Handmade vegan soap in four gorgeous perfumes to match our toiletries. Available in Calendula & vanilla; Orange, rosemary & jojoba; Tea tree & coconut; or Cedarwood, Frangipani & Jasmine.
Weights may vary slightly. 90-100g. Ref: T137.
Award winning razor for a high-performance shave. 100% recycled handle and two triple blade cartridges. We regret we are unable to guarantee colour, but will try to oblige. We are unable to sell Razors to customers under the age of 18. Ref: T159.
Pack of four replacement blades for your preserve Razor Triple. With titanium coating to reduce drag and to ensure their long-life. We are unable to sell razor blades to customers under the age of 18. Ref: T160.


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Upcoming publications (in press)
Codó, Eva & Emilee Moore. (accepted). Working through asymmetries of knowledge and expertise in a 'giving back to the field' session. Foro de Educación, 17 (27).
Dooly, Melinda & Sadler, Randall (accepted). 'If you don't improve, what's the point?' Investigating the impact of a 'flipped' virtual exchange (VE) in teacher education. ReCALL.
Knight, Janine, Dooly, Melinda & Barberà, Elena (accepted). But the computer say me the time is up: the shaping of oral turns mediated with and through the screen. Computer Assisted Language Learning.
Knight, Janine, Dooly, Melinda & Barberà,Elena (accepted). Navigating a multimodal ensemble: mediating turns verbally and non-verbally in online interaction. ReCALL.
Vallejo, Claudia, Emilee Moore, Júlia Llompart i Margaret Hawkins. (accepted). Semiosis y cosmopolitismo crítico: un análisis transmodal de un dilema ético en comunicación transnacional entre jóvenes. Profesorado, Revista de Currículum y Formación del Profesorado.
Dooly, Melinda & Masats, Dolors (accepted). 'What do you zinc about the project?' Examples of language learning through technology-enhanced project-based language learning. In Gulbahar Beckett & Tammy Slater (Eds.) Global perspectives on project-based language learning, teaching, and assessment: Key approaches, technology tools, and frameworks. Milton Park: Routledge.
Llompart-Esbert, Júlia. (forthcoming). Students doing sociolinguistic research: empowering youth through a collaborative project. In Cristina Aliagas & David Poveda (eds.), Artefacts for collaborative research with children and youth. Ethnography & Education Publishing.
Llompart-Esbert, Júlia & Nussbaum, Luci (tpb 2019). Collaborative and participatory research for plurilingual language learning. In Emilee Moore, Jessica Bradley, & James Simpson (Eds.), Translanguaging as transformation: The collaborative construction of new linguistic realities. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.
Marjanovic, Jelena, Dooly, Melinda & Sadler, Randall (tbp 2019). From autonomous learners to self-directed teachers: Myth or reality? In Carolin Fuchs, Mirjam Hauck & Melinda Dooly (Eds.) Language education in digital spaces: Perspectives on autonomy and interaction. Amsterdam: Springer.
Martin-Rojo, Luisa. & Llompart-Esbert, Júlia. (forthcoming). Migration and language contact. In Handbook of language contact, 1. De Gruyer.
Moore, Emilee (tbp 2018). Competence, communicative and linguistic. The International Encyclopedia of Linguistic Anthropology. Wiley.
Moore, Emilee & Santello, M. (forthcoming). Pragmatics. In J. Darquennes, J. Salmons & W. Vandenbussche. Handbook of Language Contact. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton.
Moore, Emilee & Tavares, Gina. (forthcoming). Telling the stories of youth: co-producing knowledge across social worlds. In E. Moore, J. Bradley, & J. Simpson, J. (Eds.), Translanguaging as transformation: The collaborative construction of new linguistic realities. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.
O'Dowd, Robert & Melinda Dooly. (forthcoming). Intercultural communicative competence through telecollaboration and virtual exchange. In J. Jackson (ed.) The Routledge handbook of language and intercultural communication (2nd ed.). Milton Park: Routledge.
Vallejo, Claudia (forthcoming) Translanguaging as practice and as outcome: Bridging across educational milieus through a collaborative Service-Learning project. In E. Moore, J. Bradley & J. Simpson (Eds.) Translanguaging as transformation: The collaborative construction of new linguistic realities. London: Multilingual Matters.
Books (Editors)
Carolin Fuchs, Mirjam Hauck & Melinda Dooly (Eds.) (2020). Language education in digital spaces: Perspectives on autonomy and interaction. Amsterdam: Springer.
Moore, Emilee; Bradley, Jessica & Simpson, James. (tbp 2019) (Eds.), Translanguaging as transformation: The collaborative construction of new linguistic realities. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.

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An example of a typical 4-day stay at Feline Fields' The Lodge.
A helicopter transfer Maun-The Lodge is offered for a 4-night stay.
Arrive at The Lodge in the early afternoon.
Welcome drinks and foot massage upon arrival.
Safari biking trip by fat bike, accompanied by a guide, to the hide at the waterholes as well as sundowner drinks.
Horse riding accompanied by horse riding guides.
Free time followed by lunch.
Free time (relax by the pool, bike around the lodge or whatever else you choose).
A private massage on the upper viewing deck of your pool suite.
Visit The Lodge's back of house if desired.
Try your hand at golf or tennis, accompanied by ball boys/guides followed by sundowner drinks or nature drive/visit hyena dens.
Game/nature drive or golf/tennis (depending on choices made the previous day).
Massage on your suite upper deck.
Free time at the pool or in the comfort of your own suite.
Head out into the wilderness for the Bushmen experience. In the evening enjoy a surprise bush dinner and the famous Bushmen trance dance.
Morning bush walk and educational talk about survival in the desert, guided by Bushmen ( 2 hours - translation by our guides).
Desert exploration and visit the hyena dens.
Departure by 4x4 Hilux around 8:30.
Departure by helicopter between 10:00-11:00.


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Unfiled August 10, 2007
An Appeal To Our Readers
On July 31, the Moscow Times published a shocking news stub reporting that Safari Lodge, a popular gentlemen's club and longtime eXile advertiser, was raided by police on suspicion of engaging in the illicit prostitution business. According to the article, Moscow police arrested Safari's deputy director, a man of Turkish nationality, for organizing a "prostitution den" on the premises of the Safari Lodge. It was alleged that he offered clients what the MT vaguely referred to as, "services of a sexual nature."
Like many of you, we at The eXile were saddened and dismayed by the allegations. We hope it is not true. Like you, we have been to Safari club many times, and never once did we personally witness this alleged "prostitution den." We went there for the food, the drinks, and the dancing, which was like ballet, only with a chrome pole.
The point is that we should not jump to conclusions. There are many possible explanations for what was really going on in there. Perhaps the money was being exchanged for smiles, since everyone knows that smiles are not free at the Safari Lodge and like-minded clubs. If two consenting adults happened to have sex at around the same time as smiles were purchased, and money was exchanged, then clearly the money was payment for the smiles, while the sex itself was free and a product of mutual love, affection and respect.
This raises an important question: If we're going to start running around banning people from purchasing smiles at around the same time as two consenting adults copulate, then what's next? Banning sex itself? It's time for Big Government to get off of our backs - especially if our backs are sweaty, bare, and hairy.
Or maybe it wasn't sex at all. Perhaps every night, dozens of customers would lose their keys. So what looked like sex could in fact have been two people looking for a set of lost keys or a lost earring - or both. There is no way to be sure. Can YOU be sure?
As to why people must be naked while searching for these lost items, one could counter, why are you wearing your clothes while reading this editorial? Maybe you are the real pervert. And if you are a pervert, then who will guard the perverts? Answer: We, The eXile.
Dmitry Medvedev & The Banker's Murder :
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Save The eXile: The War Nerd Calls Mayday
The future of The eXile is in your hands! We're holding a fundraiser to save the paper, and your soul. Tune in to Gary Brecher's urgent request for reinforcements and donate as much as you can. If you don't, we'll be overrun and wiped off the face of the earth, forever.
Scanning Moscow's Traffic Cops
Automotive Section
We're happy to introduce a new column in which we publish Moscow's raw radio communications, courtesy of a Russian amateur radio enthusiast. This issue, eXile readers are given a peek into the secret conversations of Moscow's traffic police, the notorious "GAIshniki."
Eleven Years of Threats: The eXile's Incredible Journey
Feature Story By The eXile
Good Night, and Bad Luck: In a nation terrorized by its own government, one newspaper dared to fart in its face. Get out your hankies, cuz we're taking a look back at the impossible crises we overcame.
[SIC!]
Russia's freedom-loving free market martyr Mikhail Khodorkovsky answers some of this week's letters, and he's got nothing but praise for President Medvedev.
Clubbing Adventures Through Time
Club Review By Dmitriy Babooshka
eXile club reviewer Babooshka takes a trip through time with the ghost of Moscow clubbing past, present and future, and true to form, gets laid in the process.
The Fortnight Spin
Bardak Calendar By Jared Lindquist
Jared comes out with yet another roundup of upcoming bardak sessions.
Richard Gere tackles this week's letters. Now reformed, he fights for gerbil rights all around the world.
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America By Eileen Jones
Everybody complains about celebrities, but nobody does anything about them. People, it's time to stop fretting about whether we're a celebrity-obsessed culture—we are, we have been, we're going to be—and instead take practical steps to clean up the celebrity-obsessed culture we've got...


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Located in the heart of Eugene's premier retail district across from the recently renovated Oakway Center, multiple shades of green aim to cool the commercial hardscape. The planting design makes extensive use of broadleaf evergreen shrubs, clean groundcovers and added colorful foliage plants to extend landscape interest throughout the year. Placement of the required canopy and ornamental trees was carefully crafted to compliment the building and the visibility of its signage.


First, a question about the question: which "all Bibles" are different? What does it mean that they are "different?" In fact, there is only one Bible. There are different translations of the same Bible. These are translations into different languages, as well as various versions of a translation into one language. For example, there are plenty of Bible translations into English. The Old Testament is written in Hebrew, the New Testament — in common Greek. All translations of the Bible are translated from these two original languages. Different translations of one source do not mean that somehow we have different sources. It means just that: different interpretations of the same source.
If a high political official speaks to the United Nations in English, and translators interpret his speech in various languages, it does not mean that let's say, the President, delivered many speeches. It is still the same speech. The same is true about the message of the Bible: regardless of how many translations are produced and published in the world, it is still one source, the Scriptures, the written Word of God.
Also if God is God, then He created man and the language to communicate. If He wanted to make sure that His communications to man are understandable, He can secure that His own communication remains untainted by the attempts of those who do not want His communication to go through.
Therefore, whoever wants to know God will know which one is His word and will eventually realize that the Bible is the true Word of God, which is not changed by the availability of "different" Bibles.


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Head patch measures blood flow in stroke patients' brains
By Ben Coxworth
Head patch measures blood flow...
A new device uses light to non-invasively monitor blood oxygenation in the brains of stroke patients
The underside of the NIRS device
Approximately one third of stroke patients experience another stroke while they're still in the hospital. Nurses therefore keep a close eye on them, and arrange for them to be taken for tests if a subsequent stroke is suspected. Unfortunately these tests can be invasive, and in some cases are even potentially harmful to the patient. A new device being developed at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, however, could watch for strokes simply by shining light onto a patient's forehead.
The device utilizes a process known as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and attaches to the brow skin like a sticker. It then measures blood oxygen levels in the brain, by emitting near-infrared light that penetrates the scalp, and proceeds about 2.5 centimeters (0.98 inches) into the underlying brain tissue. It functions like the presently-used pulse oximeter, which clamps onto the finger.
Ordinarily, in order to test for a stroke, a CT perfusion scan is performed. This measures blood flow and oxygenation through the use of an introduced contrast medium, which can in some cases cause airway or kidney damage. If multiple scans are required, the process can also expose the patient to excessive radiation.
In extreme cases, an oxygen probe may instead be inserted into the brain. Needless to say, the procedure is invasive, plus it only covers a limited area of the brain.
When compared to CT perfusion scans performed on eight patients, the NIRS device was shown to produce statistically similar results. It did offer a more limited field of measurement, however, so the scientists believe it may not be ideal for all cases.
Further studies on the device are now planned. If miniaturized, it is hoped that it could be used in the battlefield on soldiers, to assess the extent of brain injuries.
More details on the technology are available in the video below.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Ben Coxworth
Based out of Edmonton, Canada, Ben Coxworth has been writing for New Atlas since 2009 and is presently Managing Editor for North America. An experienced freelance writer, he previously obtained an English BA from the University of Saskatchewan, then spent over 20 years working in various markets as a television reporter, producer and news videographer. Ben is particularly interested in scientific innovation, human-powered transportation, and the marine environment.
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GTBank's Masters Cup, Season 4 Enters Knock-out Stage
The Onikan Stadium, Lagos is set to host the 4th edition of the GTBank Master's Cup (formerly Heritage Cup) quarter finals scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, 2015 and Friday, 27th, February 2015. The Master's Cup is a GTBank pioneered and sponsored football competition for first generation and missionary secondary schools in Lagos state to promote camaraderie and foster friendliness amongst competing schools.
The Season 4 of the prestigious football tournament commenced in November 2014 with 20 Male teams and 10 female teams from participating schools. The Season 3 of the football competition was won by Eko Boys High school in the male category and Queen's College, Yaba in the female category.
The Quarter final stage of the competition will feature the 8 Male teams that qualified from the group stage. The teams include Western College, Yaba C.M.S Grammar School, Bariga Grace High School, Gbagada Jibril Martain Grammar School, Iponri St. Finbarr's College, Akoka Federal Science and Technology College, Yaba St. Gregory's College, Ikoyi and King's College, Lagos.
Winners will be rewarded with the sum of N750,000.00, N500,000.00 and N350,000.00 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners respectively in both the male and female categories.
While commenting on the competition, Mr. Segun Agbaje, Managing Director, Guaranty Trust Bank said that "At GTBank, we believe that sports and education are imperative to youth development. We are therefore proud to be pioneers of this initiative that provides an avenue for students to showcase their talents and passion for the game of football". He further stated that "This competition also serves as a platform for the players and students of participating schools to share ideas, and imbibe the spirit of team work and fair play."
Guaranty Trust Bank plc is one of the few Nigerian financial institutions that have maintained a defined Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, most especially in sports education. The GTBank Masters Cup as well as the Principals Cup tournament in Lagos and Ogun state are some of the projects the bank has taken up in this regards.
For more information on the football competition, visit www.gtbank.com/football


All nonexempt adult applicants for food stamps must register for work. To maintain eligibility, they must accept a suitable job, if offered one, and fulfill any work, job search, or training requirements established by the FSP office. Nondisabled adults living in households without children can receive benefits for three months only, unless they work or participate in work-related activities. Participation is restricted for certain groups, including students, strikers, and people who are institutionalized. Legal immigrants who are disabled, under age 18, are refugees or asylees, or have at least five years of legal US residency are eligible; all other noncitizens are not.
Recent regulatory and legislative changes have been made to increase access to food stamps among working poor families. Regulatory changes announced in July 1999 and expanded in November 2000 allow states to reduce reporting requirements and make it easier for working families to report income changes on a semiannual basis. Under the November 2000 regulations, states also have the option of providing a three-month transitional food stamp benefit to most families leaving TANF. Regulations that went into effect in 2001 expanded categorical eligibility to those receiving noncash TANF benefits, excluded vehicles with little equity from the assets test, and eliminated the equity test for most vehicles. In addition, the Agriculture Appropriations Bill for 2001 (P.L. 106-387) provides states with the option of liberalizing the treatment of vehicle assets to align with the states' TANF rules on vehicle eligibility. These changes were intended to address concerns that some of the decline in food stamp caseloads may be leaving poor families without nutritional assistance as they make the transition from welfare dependence to full self-sufficiency.
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 – also known as the Farm Bill –reauthorized the Food Stamp Program through fiscal year 2007. This law brought a number of significant changes to the program, including some that supercede earlier changes made through PRWORA and subsequent FSP legislation and regulations. Specifically, the Farm Bill restores food stamp eligibility to legal immigrants who have lived in the country at least five years and to legal immigrants receiving disability benefits, regardless of entry date. Children of legal immigrants also are eligible for food stamps regardless of entry date. Effective in fiscal year 2004, the requirement that income and resources of an immigrant's sponsor be counted in determining the eligibility and benefit amounts for immigrant children was eliminated. Each provision became effective at a different time, but all restorations were in effect by October 1, 2003.
Tables FSP 4 through FSP 6 present some state-by-state trend data on the FSP through fiscal year 2003.
Food Stamp Caseload Trends (Table FSP 1). Average monthly food stamp participation was 21.3 million persons in fiscal year 2003, excluding the participants in Puerto Rico's block grant. This represents a significant increase over the fiscal year 2000 record-low average of 17.2 million participants. It is, however, well below the peak of 27.5 million recipients in fiscal year 1994. Both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of the population, food stamp recipiency in 2000 was lower than at any point in the previous twenty years. See also Table IND 3b and Table IND 4b in Chapter II for further data trends in food stamp caseload, specifically, food stamp recipiency and participation rates.
The increase in FSP participation from 2000 to 2003 occurred during a period when unemployment increased from four percent to six percent, states took advantage of opportunities to expand categorical eligibility to those receiving noncash TANF benefits and services and to liberalize the treatment of vehicles, and the Food and Nutrition Service was encouraging states to conduct outreach efforts.
Food Stamp Expenditures. Total program costs, shown in Table FSP 2, were considerably higher in 2003 than 2002, reflecting the increase in participation during that period as well as an increase in average benefits. Total federal program costs were $23.9 billion in 2003; the comparable 2002 cost was $21.1 billion (after adjusting for inflation). Average monthly benefits per person, also shown in Table FSP 2, were $83.90 per person in fiscal year 2003, up from $81.60 in 2002. This constitutes a 3 percent increase in average monthly benefits over the last year adjusted to 2003 dollars.
Food Stamp Household Characteristics. As shown in Table FSP 3, the proportion of food stamp households with earnings has increased, from about 20 percent for most of the 1980s and early 1990s, to 28 percent in 2003. At the same time, the proportion of households with income from AFDC/TANF has declined, from 43 percent in 1990 to 17 percent in 2003, following the dramatic decline in AFDC/TANF caseloads. Over half of all food stamp households have children, although the proportion has declined somewhat from over 60 percent in most of the 1980s and early 1990s to 55 percent in 2003. The vast majority (88 percent in 2003) of households have incomes below the federal poverty guidelines.
2 Includes all participating states and the District of Columbia only--the territories are excluded from both numerator and denominator. Population numbers used as denominators are the resident population.
Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, National Data Bank, the 1996 Green Book, and U.S. Bureau of the Census, "Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance in the United States: 2003," Current Population Reports, Series P60-226.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service unpublished data from the National Data Bank; and the 2004 Green Book.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Analysis, Nutrition, and Evaluation, Characteristics of Food Stamp Households, Fiscal Year 2003 and earlier years.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, unpublished data from the National Data Bank and U.S. Bureau of the Census (resident population by state available online at http://www.census.gov).


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Celebrations: A Sunnah, not Bidah
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Love and mastership (Wilayat) and expression of displeasure (Bara'at) are the cornerstones of Islamic teachings. We understand the meaning of empowering goodness and prohibiting evil from them. These were the aims of Imam Husain's (a.s.) martyrdom. Who is more unfortunate than a Muslim who neither understands the concepts of wilayat and bara'at nor acts upon them?
In pursuit of this aim, a tradition prevalent among the Muslims through the centuries is the organizing of celebrations and gatherings on special occasions. Be it the birth of the infallible Imams (a.s.) or the appointment of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) (Be'sat) or Ascent to the Heavens (Meraaj). Organizing celebrations and gatherings characterizes the religious feelings of the masses. Their remembrance enlivens the events and their discussion refreshes the details. Thus, such celebrations possess great importance, benefit and blessings. This work is undertaken in conformity with its inherent significance, whether it is the birthday of an Imam (a.s.) or the appointment of the Messenger (s.a.w.a.) or the Ascent, etc.
Muslims attend these celebrations on special occasions with the intention of gaining success and receiving spiritual benefits from the Infallibles (a.s.) and in this way achieve great blessing and rewards by their (a.s.) providence. But since their inception, the Wahhabis are not only bereft of these blessings and rewards, they also want to keep others away from them. Hence, they use a plethora of guile and insinuations to impede these celebrations and thus, actualize the desires of enemies of Islam, perhaps wittingly. For, the enemies of Islam would never want the Muslims to keep their sacred beliefs active and renew their divine pact every year keeping the Islamic spirit within them alive and well.
Keeping the importance of this topic in mind, we present a detailed list of Wahhabi objections and their replies.
The Wahhabi Sedition:
IbnTaymiyyah says: The second promise 'of the occasions'. It is that day when certain events occurred. For instance, 18thZilHijjah, is considered as Eid (feast/ festival) by everyone when it has no base or foundation because the Salaf-e-Saleh (righteous predecessors) and the Ahle Bait (a.s.) have not deemed it so. Eid is defined as that day when the Islamic law, not innovation (bidat), is followed. This is similar to what the Christians practice, celebrating the events of Hazrat Esa's (a.s.) life as festivals.[1]
Sheikh Abd al-Aziz b. Baaz remarks: It is prohibited to hold commemorations for the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and others. This act is an innovation in religion because the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), rightly guided caliphs and the second generation companions (Taabe'een) have not performed this act.[2]
The congregation of Wahhabi Muftis opines: To remember the Prophets (a.s.) and the righteous on their birthdays and their demises, enlivening them, raising the standard (Alam), burning candles or lighting up their graves and organizing commemorations near their graves is not permissible because these are among the innovations introduced in religion and certified as polytheism. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), Prophets (a.s.), the Righteous and the Salaf-e-Saleh have not acted thus. None of the companions, Muslims and the Imams of Muslims have done so in the first three centuries of the Hijrah or better known as golden centuries.[3]
Ibn Fauzan postulates: There are numerous innovations in this era. For example, celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) on 12th of Rabi al-Awwal and organizing gatherings for it.[4]
Ibn Usaimin says: Celebrating the birthdays of children was not the practice of Muslims and bears resemblance to the enemies of God and comes into the Islamic fold through inheritance of external traits. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) advises: The one who resembles a community will be counted among them (on the day of Qiyamat).[5]
Celebrations are a manifestation of love and enmity
Love and hatred are among the most powerful human emotions. They are a sign of man's inclination (or the lack of it) towards someone/something.
Love is obligatory
It is clear from rational and traditional evidence that it is necessary and compulsory upon people to love certain individuals:
(1) Allah the High
The foremost duty of man is to love Allah. And that too in the sense that Allah, the High is Unique and Alone in His characteristics and excellence. All creation is dependent of His Lofty Being. Hence, the Almighty announces in the Holy Quran (Sura Tauba(9): verse 24):
Say: If your fathers and your sons and your brethren and your mates and your kinfolks and property which you have acquired, and the slackness of trade which you fear and dwellings which you like, are dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger and striving in His way, then wait till Allah brings about His command And Allah does not guide the transgressing people.
(2) The Prophet of Islam (s.a.w.a.)
The Prophet (s.a.w.a.) is among the chosen individuals, who should be loved and befriended for the sake of Allah particularly because he is the channel of divine bestowal in both the material and the existential bounty. This is the reason for his inclusion with the Almighty in the verse and love for him is also made compulsory.
Love Allah because he provides you sustenance and love me for the sake of Allah's love.[6]
The qualities and excellences of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) are such that it attracts the fair-minded and love for him germinates in their hearts.
(3) Ahle Bait (a.s.)
Among the people whose love is obligatory is the Ahle Bait of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.). Barring the fact that these individuals are the summation of distinctions and excellence and along with the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) are the channel of divine bestowal for both the material and existential grace and bounty, the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) has commanded love for them as is clear from the tradition of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.):
Love my Ahle Bait (a.s.) on account of my love.
Reasons for loving the AhleBait (a.s.):
(a)Â The relation of the Ahle Bait (a.s.) to the Prophet (s.a.w.a.).
(b) Ahle Bait (a.s.) are loved by Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w.a.).
(c)Â Love of the Ahle Bait (a.s.) is the recompense of the Prophetic message.
(d) People will be questioned regarding the love for Ahle Bait (a.s.) on the Day of Judgment.
(e)Â The Holy Quran is companion of Ahle Bait (a.s.).
(f)Â Â The love of Ahle Bait (a.s.) is a prerequisite for belief.
(g)Â Ahle Bait (a.s.) are the Ark of Salvation.
(h) The love of Ahle Bait (a.s.) is a condition for the acceptance of worship and service.
(i)   Ahle Bait (a.s.) are the cause of the earth's security.
Clearly, organizing celebrations and feasts is an expression of love for the beloved. We know that love varies in intensity from person to person and is not characterized merely through eagerness and enthusiasm of the heart; rather it manifests itself and is reflected in the action and behavior of the person. But the outward evidence need not be limited to obedience and submission (as people maintain), but is expressed in many other ways as will be clear with proofs regarding love. The effects of love can be listed as such:
(a) Obedience and submission
(b) Visiting the beloved
(c) Respect of the loved ones
(d) Fulfilling the needs of the beloved
(e) Defending the beloved
(f) Grief and lament in separation from the loved one as in case of separation of  Prophet Yusuf (a.s.) from Prophet Yaqub (a.s.)
(g) Protecting the effects of the beloved
(h) Respecting the children and lineage of the loved ones
(i) Kissing the things which are ascribed to the beloved
(j) To organize celebrations on the birthdays of the loved ones and to mourn them as well.
The concept of festivals and commemoration in the Holy Quran
Reflecting upon the verses, we find commemorations are considered as virtuous actions in Quran. This has been confirmed and recommended by Quran:
(1) The Place of Ibrahim (a.s.)
Allah, the High, instructs:
Take Maqaame Ibraahim (as) a place of payer.
Allah — the High —commands Muslims to adopt as sacred the spot where Prophet Ibrahim's (a.s.) feet were positioned and establish it as a place for prayer. In this way, the memory of Hazrat Ibrahim (a.s.) and the construction of Kaaba will remain alive in the hearts of the Muslims forever.
Bukhari records in his 'Sahih' that during the construction of Ka'bah, Prophet Ismail (a.s.) brought the stones and Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.) did the masonry, till such time that the walls had risen to a height. Then Ibrahim (a.s.) stood on a stone to continue his work till the House of Allah was complete.[7]
(2) Safaa and Marwah
Allah the High states:
Surely the Safa and the Marwah are among the signs appointed by Allah; so whoever makes a pilgrimage to the House or pays a visit (to it), there is no blame on him if he goes round them both; and whoever does good spontaneously, then surely Allah is Grateful, Knowing.[8]
The Almighty has made the traversing between Safa and Marwah as an essential part of Hajj pilgrimage in memory of the efforts of Janab-e-Haajarah (s.a.).
Bukhari says: Ibrahim (a.s.) had left Haajarah (s.a.) and his son Ismail (a.s.) in the land of Makkah where water was scarce. They were both very thirsty. The son struggled with thirst and the mother ran towards Safaa to see if she could locate water. But she could not find anybody. Disheartened, she moved to the hillock of Marwah, but to no avail. This was repeated seven times. Ibn Abbas narrates from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) that for this reason, the pilgrims traverse between the Safaa and Marwah seven times.[9]
(3) Ritual Sacrifice
Allah the High declares:
So We gave him the good news of a boy, possessing forbearance. And when he attained to working with him, he said: O my son! Surely I have seen in a dream that I should sacrifice you; consider then what you see. He said: O my father! Do what you are commanded If Allah pleases, you will find me of the patient ones. So, when they both submitted and he threw him down upon his forehead. And We called out to him saying: O Ibrahim! You have indeed shown the truth of the vision surely thus do We reward the doers of good. Most surely this is a manifest trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice."[10]
In appreciation of the great self-sacrifice, the Almighty ordered the (Hajj) pilgrims to present ritual sacrifice at Mena in conformity with Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.) and his momentous examination and redemption thereof.
The convening of gatherings and commemorations in the light of traditions
On referring to traditions, we discover that it has defined celebrations as permissible and virtuous viz.
(1) Ibn Qataadah narrates in Saheeh al-Muslim: The Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was questioned about the Monday fast. He replied:
It is because I was born on Monday and the Holy Quran was also revealed on that day.[11]
(2) Baihaqi relates from Anas:
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) performed 'Aqiqah' after he was chosen for the position of Prophethood. Whereas, it has come in traditions that the Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) grandfather Hazrat Abdul Muttalib(a.s.) had performed his Aqiqah seven days after his holy birth.
Suyuti comments: Aqiqah is never repeated. Hence, this action should be based on the premise that it was his way of thanksgiving to the Lord for giving him life and making him a blessing for the universe. Emulating the action of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), we should also get together, organize a feast and perform other acts on the birthday of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) which will bring us closer to the Allah's satisfaction and be a token of our thanksgiving to Allah.
(3) Hafiz b. Nasir al-Deen Damishqi adds:
It has been narrated vide correct (reliable) chain of narrators that the chastisement of Abu Lahab is reduced on Mondays for he had freed his slave girl Nuwiabah in gratification of the Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) birth.
It is abundantly clear from the above the tradition that the punishment of an unbeliever is reduced exclusively due to such a diminutive act of affection for the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). What great reward and blessing then, awaits a believer on organizing feasts and celebrations for the same!
Ahle Sunnah views on 'Meelad' (Birthdays)
The scholars of Ahle Sunnah have praised celebration of the Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) birthdays. They have counted such acts among good and recommended deeds (as per religious law). Some of their opinions are mentioned below:
(1) Qastalaasni notes in Mawaaheb al-Daniyyah: Throughout history, Muslims have celebrated the month of Holy Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) birthday as a festival. They have organized feasts, made contributions to charity, helped the poor and showed their happiness and joy through gatherings of eulogies and poetry…May Allah's Mercy encompass those who carry out such great work![12]
(2) Suyuti opines: I have been questioned regarding poetry and eulogies (Qasidah and Na't) in the month of Rabi al- Awwal. Is this act recommended or disapproved in religious law? Will the person doing this act be rewarded? The eulogy recitals and the birth celebrations are held so that people gather, recite some Quranic verses and traditions in praise of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). In the end, they are invited to partake of food that is specifically organized for this purpose. This is a virtuous deed; both the organizer and the participants are rewarded and recompensed. This is because this act increases the respect for the status and honour of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and people's expression of their joy and happiness on the birthday of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.).[13]
(3) Shiekh Abdullah Haravi better known as Habashi states: To organize a celebration in memory of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) is a recommended act and its denial is baseless. We should actually call the act 'Sunnat-e-Hasanat' (an exemplary tradition).[14]
Moreover, numerous scholars and elders have presented abundant proofs on the recommendation of the celebration of festivals and commemorations. We have already had a brief purview of this.
We now focus our attention on the doubts and questions raised by the Wahhabis against this practice.
(a) A gathering established in memory of someone is akin to worshipping someone other than God?
Answer: It is an established fact that the feeling of worship is created when you respect and honour something/someone believing it/him to be God. Hence, if this belief is absent, then it does not amount to 'worship'.
(b) Such types of celebrations and congregation give rise to the prohibited such as mixed gatherings of men and women, music and song.
Answer: Sin is prohibited at all places and times, whether it is a feast and celebrations or any other place. But a recommended act cannot be struck down by issuing a blanket edict (fatwa) of prohibition due to sins which are committed only in specific celebrations. In other words, only specific celebrations that are exposed to the prohibited must be disallowed and not all celebrations.[15]
(c)Â The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.): Do not consider your houses as graves and my grave as Eid. Ibn Qayyim has used this tradition as argument for prohibition of ceremonies and celebrations.
(i) Firstly, the proof is limited to a single place, i.e. particular to the grave of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and not to all places. It is not a blanket edict.
(ii) Secondly, it is obvious that man should be humble and modest before the grave of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and it is not a place for celebrations. But there appears no objection in organizing such ceremonies at other locations.
Sabki observes: This tradition can also imply that: Do not consider my grave as Eid day rather recite Ziyarat, salaam and supplications near it.
(d) Salaf-e-Saleh have not performed this action
Answer: (i) It is clearly established as rule that non-performance of any action by an infallible is not proof of prohibition nor is performance of an act a surety of its obligatory nature. Conversely, it is a fact that if an act is not performed by the infallibles, then it is not obligatory and if it is performed then it is not prohibited. Non-performance is no argument for its prohibition.
(ii) The practice and custom of Muslims till the time of Ibn Taymiyyah was that they conducted ceremonies and celebrations. And the Ahle Sunnah scholars have unanimously stated that Ijma (consensus) amounts to irrefutable proof of the validity of organizing such ceremonies.
(iii) The decree prohibiting ceremonies first appeared in Islam at the time of IbnTaymiyyah who claimed: Salaf-e-Saleh loved the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) more. If ceremonies were not prohibited, they would definitely have organized them. This is against the clear traditions of the Messeger of Allah (s.a.w.a.).The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) addressed his companions in a tradition and prophesized, 'A nation will soon be born who will befriend and love me more than you do'.[16]
(e) Is it an innovation (bidat) to specify a particular day for celebration and expression of love?
Answer: It is already established that certain places enjoy a higher status due to their association with an auspicious event or thing. The same is true for certain eras and times like Lailatul Qadr. If the celebration is organized on the Holy Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) birthday or the day of Ghadeer, it is so, since the occasion is blessed and holy.
In conclusion, we pray to Allah — the High — to safeguard us from such doubts and hasten the reappearance of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.). Aameen!
[1]Iqteza al-Serat al-Mustaqeem, p.392-395
[2]Majmua Qazaayaa wa Maqaalaat Matnuah, v. 1, p.183
[3] Al-Lijnat al-Daimah min al-Futur, p.174
[4] Al-Bidat, Ibn Fauzan, p.25-27
[5]Fataavaa Manaar al-Islam, v.1, p.43
[6]Mustadrakal-Hakim, vol.3, p.149
[7]Saheeh al-Bukhaari, Kitab al-Anbiya, v.6, p.158
[8]Sura Baqarah (2): verse 158
[10]Sura Saaffaat (37): verse 101-107
[11]Saheeh al-Muslim, v.2, p.819
[12]Mawaahib al-Lazinah, vol.1, p.128
[13] Al-Haawi Li al-Fataavaa, v.1, p.486, p.197
[14] Al-Ravaij al-Zakiah, v.p.33
[15] Al-Haawi Li al-Fataavaa by Jalaaluddin Suyuti, v.1, p.89
[16]Majma al-Zavaid, v.1, p.66
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Election fraud has hurt Republicans for decades, claims Colorado Senate candidate Hanks
By: Newsline staff - November 30, 2021 1:26 pm
Colorado state Rep. Ron Hanks speaks on the floor of the Colorado House on April 15, 2021. (Screenshot from The Colorado Channel)
A leading Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Colorado claimed on Saturday that Republicans have lost elections at least as far back as the 1990s due to election fraud.
Ron Hanks, a state representative who is running to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in 2022, made the claim during an appearance on "Thanks-A-Thon," a multiday election conspiracy and advertising broadcast produced by MyPillow CEO and election-denying Trump ally Mike Lindell.
"I think there's been fraud for a long time and we have been, as Republicans, as conservatives, gracious losers in races where there was definitely some fraud," Hanks said.
As an example, he offered the 1994 gubernatorial race in Massachusetts between Republican Ellen R. Sauerbrey and Democrat Parris N. Glendening, which Glendening won. Sauerbrey blamed her loss on a "stolen" election.
Hanks rejects the results of the 2020 election and is suing Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold in an effort to undertake an independent "audit" of election results, similar to the Republican-led audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, which expert observers viewed as a sham. Hanks toured the Arizona audit. He also attended the Lindell-hosted "Cyber Symposium" in August in South Dakota, where election conspiracists gathered.
"My point is we need to contest these things harder and as a result of 2020, I believe we're starting to do that now," Hanks said during the broadcast. "And the lawsuit in Colorado against our secretary of state is a good starting point, and it is based off of the leadership that we saw in Arizona and in the other states that are ahead of us that have a little bit better climate for this kind of forensic audit that the people are demanding."
Claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent or compromised have been debunked by experts, courts and election officials from both parties.
Hanks suggested that his whole campaign is a response to his conclusion that elections are rigged against Republicans.
"I came back from the 'Cyber Symposium' in South Dakota, and I asked aloud, 'What more can I do in service to this cause and in defense of our nation,' and the answer came to me, 'Run for U.S. Senate.'"
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I offer my respectful obeisances unto the six Gosvamis, namely Sri Rupa Gosvami, Sri Sanatana Gosvami, Sri Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami, Sri Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, Sri Jiva Gosvami, and Sri Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, who are very much enriched in understanding of Lord Caitanya and who are thus expert in narrating His transcendental qualities. They can purify all conditioned souls from the reactions of their sinful activities by pouring upon them transcendental songs about Govinda. As such, they are very expert in increasing the limits of the ocean of transcendental bliss, and they are the saviors of the living entities from the devouring mouth of liberation.
I offer my respectful obeisances unto the six Gosvamis, namely Sri Rupa Gosvami, Sri Sanatana Gosvami, Sri Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami, Sri Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, Sri Jiva Gosvami, and Sri Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, who were sometimes on the bank of the Rädhä-kunda lake or the shores of the Yamuna and sometimes at Varnsivata. There they appeared just like madmen in the full ecstasy of love for Krishna, exhibiting different transcendental symptoms in their bodies, and they were merged in the ecstasy of Krishna consciousness.
I offer my respectful obeisances unto the six Gosvamis, namely Sri Rupa Gosvami, Sri Sanatana Gosvami, Sri Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami, Sri Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, Sri Jiva Gosvami, and Sri Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, who were chanting very loudly everywhere in Vrindavana, shouting, "Queen of Vrindavana, Radharani! O Lalita! O son of Nanda Maharaja! Where are you all now? Are you just on the hill of Govardhana, or are you under the trees on the bank of the Yamuna? Where are you?" These were their moods in executing Krishna consciousness.


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Breathing In A Cure, Texas A&M University Study
- Researchers working on inhalable ibuprofen to treat cystic fibrosis
Ibuprofen: You can buy it at any drug store, and it will help with that stabbing headache or sprained ankle. One of the ways it does so is by reducing inflammation, and it is this property that may also help patients with cystic fibrosis.
Research has found that ibuprofen, when taken at high doses, helps slow the progression of lung function decline in people with cystic fibrosis, a disease caused by having two 'bad' copies of a gene that codes for a protein important in fluid secretion. Improved lung function is important, given that most people diagnosed die by their early 50s, usually due to chronic lung infections caused by their inability to move particles, including bacteria, up and out of the lungs. The downside is that ibuprofen doses that high, when taken routinely, can result in gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and—when combined with the antibiotics that these patients often have to take for their recurring lung infections—acute kidney injury.
But what if you could get the drug just to the area that needs it: the lungs? You could harness ibuprofen's benefits without the negative side effects.
Carolyn Cannon, MD, PhD, an associate professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, is working on a way to do just that.
"We feel that nanoparticle ibuprofen delivered by aerosol to the lungs would be a fantastic therapeutic," Cannon said. And because it is essentially a repurposed drug—only the delivery method is different—the development and regulatory approval process should be relatively easy, in comparison to the requirements for a novel therapeutic.
"The researchers who performed the original ibuprofen study thought it was working solely by inhibiting the migration of a type of white blood cell, called the neutrophil, to the lung. It goes hand-in-hand with acute inflammation," Cannon said. "However, although this may be one mechanism of action, at the high doses that were being given to the cystic fibrosis patients, the drug also has antimicrobial properties."
The inhaled ibuprofen would work in conjunction with the antibiotics the patient is already being given for the underlying infection. "We determined that not only does ibuprofen act as an antimicrobial itself, it is also synergistic with the antibiotics we already give to these patients," Cannon said. "Together, they kill the pathogens much better than either one does alone and we could get the same great effects of the high concentrations of ibuprofen without the side effects."
Cannon and her team are pursuing international patent protection on this technology and, in the next year or so, hope to begin discussions with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about working towards receiving Investigational New Drug (IND) status to allow for future clinical trials.
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Q: Approximating a function which has small derivatives Suppose I have some function $f(t) = f(a(t),b(t),c(t))$ which I want to evaluate at all times $t$.
Now, I know that in general function $c(t)$ varies very quickly ($\dot{c}(t)$ is large) whilst the functions $a(t), b(t)$ vary slowly.
If we say the timescale of the variation in $c$ is $T_c$ and analogously for $a, b$,timescale $T_{ab}$ then,
$$ \epsilon = \frac{T_c}{T_{ab}} << 1$$
How can I approximate/expand $f(t)$ in terms of $\epsilon$, accounting for the different timescales over which the variations occur? Since $a(t), b(t)$ are approximately constant for a $\delta t$ it seems there should be a way to approximate for this. I have been reading about methods of multiple scales but this seems more geared towards solving ODEs?
Thanks

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A place for discussing the creation of test driver schemas, customizing of object mapping files, developing Perl script subroutines to enhance the test driver schema language, and the generation of test drivers.
The libXML Perl module is not one of the standard Perl modules that are included in the Perl integration embedded within the T-VEC tools. However, we provide a very easy way to access an external Perl installation. In the Test Driver Generation tab of the Tools>Options dialog box in T-VEC VGS there is an option for indicating an external perl.dll file, such as C:\apps\Perl\bin\perl58.dll. In this dialog box the user can also specify the location of external perl libraries such as C:\apps\Perl\lib;C:\apps\Perl\site\lib.
At this point, the Test Driver Generation mechanism will use the external Perl installation, rather than the Perl interpreter embedded within T-VEC, when it requires the use of Perl functionality. Therefore, If an non-standard Perl module such as libXML is desired, it may be accessed via the EMBED_PERL object mapping file directive that points to the user-created Perl script file where custom Perl functions may be stored and accessed by the user's test driver schema.


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Phosphorylation of PDZ1 domain attenuates NHERF-1 binding to cellular targets
James W. Voltz, Matthew Brush, Suzanne Sikes, Deborah Steplock, Edward J. Weinman, Shirish Shenolikar
NHERF-1 (Na+-H+ exchanger regulatory factor 1, also known as EBP50 ezrin-binding protein of 50 kDa) is a phosphoprotein that assembles multiprotein complexes via two PDZ domains and a C-terminal ezrin-binding domain. Current work utilized metabolic labeling in cultured cells expressing wild type GFP-NHERF-1 to define the physiological importance of NHERF-1 phosphorylation. Treatment of cells with phosphatase inhibitors calyculin A and okadaic acid enhanced NHERF-1 phosphorylation and inhibited its dimerization. Eliminating C-terminal serines abolished the modulation of NHERF-1 dimerization by phosphatase inhibitors and identified the phosphorylation of the PDZ1 domain that attenuated its binding to physiological targets, including β2-adrenergic receptor, platelet-derived growth factor receptor, cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator, and sodium-phosphate cotransporter type IIa. The major covalent modification of PDZ1 was mapped to serine 77. Confocal microscopy of cultured cells suggested key roles for PDZ1 and ERM-binding domain in localizing NHERF-1 at the cell surface. The substitution S77A eliminated PDZ1 phosphorylation and increased NHERF-1 localization at the cell periphery. In contrast, S77D reduced NHERF-1 colocalization with cortical actin cytoskeleton. These data suggested that serine 77 phosphorylation played key role in modulating NHERF-1 association with plasma membrane targets and identified a novel mechanism by which PDZ1 phosphorylation may transduce hormonal signals to regulate the function of membrane proteins in epithelial tissues.
Published - Nov 16 2007
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sodium-hydrogen exchanger regulatory factor Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
Phosphorylation Medicine & Life Sciences 40%
Serine Chemical Compounds 27%
Dimerization Chemical Compounds 18%
Calyculin A Chemical Compounds 17%
ezrin Medicine & Life Sciences 16%
Okadaic Acid Chemical Compounds 14%
Sodium Phosphate Chemical Compounds 11%
Voltz, J. W., Brush, M., Sikes, S., Steplock, D., Weinman, E. J., & Shenolikar, S. (2007). Phosphorylation of PDZ1 domain attenuates NHERF-1 binding to cellular targets. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 282(46), 33879-33887. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M703481200
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Voltz, JW, Brush, M, Sikes, S, Steplock, D, Weinman, EJ & Shenolikar, S 2007, 'Phosphorylation of PDZ1 domain attenuates NHERF-1 binding to cellular targets', Journal of Biological Chemistry, vol. 282, no. 46, pp. 33879-33887. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M703481200
Voltz JW, Brush M, Sikes S, Steplock D, Weinman EJ, Shenolikar S. Phosphorylation of PDZ1 domain attenuates NHERF-1 binding to cellular targets. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2007 Nov 16;282(46):33879-33887. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M703481200
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Essential items such as desk tidies are often missed opportunities as we put up with what is easily available rather than seeking out that little gem. We know it makes sense to go that extra mile, particularly with a Scandi-luxe look where the subtle simplicity of nordic furniture means that accessories are all important. This assembly of four glass boxes is just perfect.


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Q: Add confirm password field in modelform in django only with one password field I want to add the confirm password field in django modelform and validate both password and confirm password. After entering the details through template that data will be stored in database. But only three fields will be added to database such as firstname,lastname and email. so, i want to add the all fields data into database.
Here is my model:
class Register(models.Model):
    first_name = models.CharField(max_length=30, blank=False)
    last_name = models.CharField(max_length=30, blank=False)
    email = models.EmailField(max_length=50, blank=False)
    password = models.CharField(max_length=12, blank=False)

Here is my modelform :
class SignUpForm(forms.ModelForm):
    password = forms.CharField(widget=forms.PasswordInput())
    password_confirm = forms.CharField(widget=forms.PasswordInput())

    class Meta:
       model = Register
       fields = ['first_name', 'last_name', 'email','password']

     def clean(self):
        cleaned_data = super(SignUpForm, self).clean()
        password = cleaned_data.get("password")
        confirm_password = cleaned_data.get("password_confirm")

        if password != confirm_password:
            raise forms.ValidationError(
            "password and confirm_password does not match"
            )

Here is my view.py file :
def auth_register(request):
    if request.method == 'POST':
        form = SignUpForm(request.POST)
        if form.is_valid():
           form.save()
           return HttpResponse('data has been saved...!!')
    else:
        form = SignUpForm()
    return render(request, 'auth-register.html', {'form': form})

Here is template code:
 <form method="post" action="">{%csrf_token%}

                  First Name :
                  <input id="first_name" type="text" class="form-control" name="first_name" autofocus="">

                  Last Name :
                  <input id="last_name" type="text" class="form-control" name="last_name">

                Email :
                <input id="email" type="email" class="form-control" name="email">

                  Password
                  <input id="password1" type="password" class="form-control pwstrength" data-indicator="pwindicator" name="password1">

                  Password Confirmation
                  <input id="password_confirm" type="password" class="form-control" name="password2">

                  <input type="checkbox" name="agree" class="custom-control-input" id="agree">
                  I agree with the terms and conditions

                <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block">
                  Register
                </button>

            </form>


STOP SMOKING CIGARETTES IN 3 DAYS!
I love this book! David speaks from the heart and doesn't sugar coat anything... If you are looking to change your life and need someone to help you see things the way they are, this book is for you.
I read the book and it made such sence to me... Thank you David for all the years of living you have given me so that I can enjoy my beautiful grand babies!
This helpful little book is both inspiring and motivational, but never preachy and demonstrates useful tactics for the reader. I would reccommend this quick read to anyone looking to stop smoking or eliminate other adictions in their life.
How to handle cigarette cravings. What's the first thing you think about in the morning?
How to take control back so your life doesn't revolve around your next cigarette.
How to survive withdrawals and stay focused on the end result.
How to stop trying to "quit" and just stop already. How many times have you tried and failed?
How to get out from under Big Tobacco's thumb. Aren't you tired of the guys by now?
David R. Bradley is a smoker who doesn't smoke anymore.
He finally kicked the habit in 2002 after multiple attempts to quit. David found a way that not only works but is permanent.
If you, like David, really like smoking then making the decision to finally stop once and for all may very well be the hardest thing you've ever done.
Fortunately, it is those things that challenge us to the very core that make us who we are.
This book is your opportunity to get back control of nicotine without having to give up who you really are.
This book is written specifically for smokers who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Nicotine doesn't have to rule your life.
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You don't need the patch, the gum, an e-cigarette, or a pill to stop smoking. You already have everthing you need. This book will show you that.


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Die Russkiye Mountains () ist eine weit verstreute Gruppe von Bergen und Nunatakkern im ostantarktischen Königin-Maud-Land. Sie ragen zwischen der Hoelfjella und Sør Rondane auf.

Norwegische Kartographen kartierten sie anhand von Luftaufnahmen, die zwischen Dezember 1958 und Januar 1959 bei der Dritten Norwegischen Antarktisexpedition (1956–1960) entstanden. Russische Wissenschaftler, die ab März 1959 auf der Lasarew-Station tätig waren, erkundeten sie ebenfalls und gaben ihnen ihren Namen. Diesen übertrug das Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names im Jahr 1971 in einer Teilübersetzung ins Englische.

Weblinks
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 Russkiye Mountains auf geographic.org (englisch)

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THE 26 finalists for Eurovision Song Contest 2017 have been revealed.
Eighteen acts took to the stage on Thursday night to fight for the last ten places in Saturday's grand finale, and now they have all been confirmed.
Bulgaria's Kristian Kostov, Belarus' Naviband and Croatia's Jacques Houdek were voted through alongside Hungary's Joci Papai, Denmark's Anja, Israel's IMRI and Romania's Ilinca and Alexa Forea.
Norway's JOWST, The Netherlands' O'G3NE and Austria's Nathan Trent rounded out the ten acts from the second semi-final.
They will join the ten acts confirmed in the first semi-final and the big six countries already through to Saturday.
Armenia's Artsvik, Azerbaijan's Dihaj, Italy's Francesco Gabbani, Moldova's Sunstroke Project, Poland's Kasia Mos, Portugal's Salvador Sobral, and Australia's Isaiah are all through.
They join Belgium's Blanche, Cyprus' Hovig, France's Alma, Germany's Levina, Greece's Demy, Spain's Manel Navarro, Sweden's Robin Bengtsson, Ukraine's O/Torvald and the United Kingdom's own Lucie Jones.
Earlier in the second semi-final, Serbia's Tijana Bogicevic began the show with In Too Deep before Austria's Nathan Trent took to the stage with his cheesy song Running on Air.
Macedonian singer Jana Burceska revealed the news that she is pregnant to her fans across Europe before her performance.
In her video montage before she took to the stage, Jana was seen getting a baby scan before going shopping for baby clothes.
The songstress then took to the stage with her song Dance Alone with an energetic performance.
Malta returned to the competition with another ballad as Claudia Faniello sang Breathlessly to the arena in Kiev.
In a total turn around, Romania gifted Europe a yodelling group Ilinca and Alex Florea with their song Yodel It!, and they did with some bizzarely placed canons.
Commentator Scott Mills revealed the BBC's boss in Kiev had his head in his hands at the song but he wasn't sure if he was laughing or crying.
Romania gifted Europe a yodelling group Ilinca and Alex Florea with their song Yodel It!
Science themed girlgroup O'G3NE performed next for Netherlands with their song Light and Shadows.
Hungary's Joci Papai stormed the stage with his Hungarian language song Origo, before Australia's Anja performed for Denmark with her song Where I Am.
Ireland's entry Brendan Murray performed next with a balloon and his song Dying to Try, while X Factor judge Louis Walsh sat in the audience watching his country's entrant perform.
San Marino's Eurovision legend Valentina Monetta - who has represented the nation four times so far in pursuit of glory - returned with Jimmie Wilson with their duet Spirit of the Night.
Pop-era singer Jacques Houdek put on a duet with himself to represent Croatia, alternating between pop singing and an operatic performance for his song My Friend.
Norway's dance act JOWST followed with their eclectic song Grab the Moment, before Timebelle took to the stage with her song Apollo for Switzerland.
The singer wore a Disney princess style frock in brightest yellow for her performance, which Mel Giedroyc pointed out no Eurovision winner had ever worn yellow during their performance.
Naviband, representing Belarus performed next with their song Story of My Life, and they were swiftly followed by fan favourite Kristian Kostov from Bulgaria with his song Beautiful Mess.
Lithuania's own Fusedmarc took to the stage next with Rain of Revolution dressed in a vivid red pantsuit.
Estonia were represented by singers Koit Toome and Laura with their song Verona, a modern take on Romeo and Juliet.
Israel's IMRI closed the show with I Feel Alive and won himself a legion of fans with his performance.
Fans flocked to social media to gush about the hunky singer.


Get out the bunting, Maude – a mere six months after the last one, it's time for a new Stroke News Digest!
Hooray! It's the long-anticipated return of the stroke news digest!
Hold on – wasn't that for Stroke Bloke leaving New York?
It's been over two years since the last stroke news digest on apoplectic.me. Which must mean something, I suppose. But yesterday, I was revisiting some old posts from the January immediately following Strokefest 2012, and strokes have been all over the news during the past week. So I thought today might be a good time to reclaim my Stroke Bloke identity.
Hold on, that's not Strokefest 2012. Isn't that…?
apoplectic.me is on vacation this week.
You've got to help me. I've gone on holiday by mistake.
The Hofstadter-Moebius Loop – on writing Nerd Bait's latest short form rock opera.
Will This Do? – on Boris Johnson, in the style of a lazy, research shy, moron.
Will This Do, Too? – more #EUreferendum: why are these lying bastards lying to me?
Stroke Digest #8 – On The Revenant, Richard Dawkins, and a junior doctors' strike update.
Survival – On The James Plays, lies, damned lies, and statistics.
All from a uniquely stroke-y angle.
Hello, and welcome to apoplectic.me's occasional round-up of strokes in the news. It's been quite a week….
Longsufferinggirlfriendoftheblogbeth mentioned the other day that it's been over a year since we've had a Digesta Plaga/Stroke Digest. And with uncanny timing, here's the latest round-up of all the stroke news that's fit to print. Get to the end, and we've got strokebots!
"Alda news that's fit to print" (with apologies to Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland).
Digesta Plaga #6, Part Two — Is There Life On Earth?
Last week on apoplectic.me, in episodes 1 and 2 of the sixth Digesta Plaga, I wrote about the latest developments in blood pressure guidelines, and the news in cyber assistance for stroke patients and survivors of traumatic injuries. In the dramatic conclusion of part one, we left real world creator of the Cybermen, medical scientist Dr Kit Pedler, discussing the nature of life with his wife over the dinner table.
Pass the salt please, dear.
As we pass the winter solstice and Big Ben prepares to stroke 2013 out (GEDDIT??!!!), it's time to fit in a last stroke news digest for this year.
No! The blood will gum up the workings!
you've missed Stroke Bloke's Saturnalia Sending to the Apopostles.
Back to brass tacks. Back to apoplexy, and the latest exciting installment of Digesta Plaga.
I'm pretty sure that's not how it goes.