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For the first time, researchers have shown how transmission of MRSA from one person to another can be precisely tracked in a hospital setting. The team have developed a remarkable new method that can 'zoom' from large-scale inter-continental transmission events to the much finer detail of person-to-person infection of MRSA within a single hospital.
The ability to track strains in this way will enable researchers to understand how strains can spread so rapidly, and should lead to novel infection control strategies, not only for MRSA but also for other emerging superbugs.
The team used new very high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies to compare individual MRSA isolates from patients to precisely show their genetic relatedness. Very quickly they were able to spot single-letter changes in the genetic code and to identify differences between even the most closely related of MRSA isolates.
"We looked at two very different sets of samples," explains Dr Simon Harris, from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and co-lead author on the study. "We have 42 samples taken from people across the globe, who became infected with MRSA between 1982 and 2003. The second set is from a single hospital in northeast Thailand, and consists of 20 samples from patients who developed MRSA infection within 7 months of each other, all possibly linked by a chain of person-to-person transmission"
"We wanted to test whether our method could successfully zoom in and out to allow us to track infection on a global scale – from continent-to-continent, and also on the smallest scale – from person-to-person."
The team sequenced the whole genomes of all the samples using a next-generation DNA sequencing technology. This technique reveals the minutiae of single-letter genetic changes in the hospital samples, and showed that no two infections were caused by entirely identical bacteria. Based on these subtle genetic differences, the researchers divided the Thai hospital samples into two groups. In the larger group of 13 bacteria they found five which were extremely similar and differed altogether by just 14 single-letter changes.
"This group of five related MRSA strains caused infections in patients who were resident in intensive care units in adjacent blocks of the hospital," explains Dr Ed Feil, from the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Bath and co-lead author on the study, "and all were isolated within a few weeks of each other. By contrast, bacteria from patients housed in other parts of the hospital were much less similar."
"This cemented our theory – based on the sequence comparison – that there were two different groups of isolates that had had been introduced to the hospital separately."
MRSA. Clusters of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. Scanning electron micrograph. [Annie Cavanagh, Wellcome Images]
Importantly, the team was also able to determine the rate at which DNA sequence typically mutated, providing an unprecedented insight into the rate of evolution in vivo. The particular MRSA strain studied acquired about one single-letter change every six weeks.
To understand better the evolution and global spread of MRSA over several decades and large geographic distances, the team looked at samples from hospitals in North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia collected over a period of more than twenty years by the CEM/NET Initiative, an international project in molecular epidemiology organized by Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica (ITQB) and The Rockefeller University – and headed by Dr Herminia de Lencastre.
By identifying single letter changes in the individual genomes and making calculations based on the dates at which the samples were taken, the team derived a mutation rate and developed an evolutionary tree of MRSA. One major interest from these studies is to suggest where and when this type of MRSA might have emerged.
The European isolates were concentrated around the base of the evolutionary tree and their calculated mutation rate suggested that this MRSA emerged in the 1960s in Europe, bolstering established theories that the origins of MRSA correlate with the introduction of widespread antibiotic use in Europe in the 1960s.
" Telling the difference between isolates within one species is fundamentally important in the development of public health strategies. It allows researchers and public health officials to see how infections are spread: from person to person; from hospital to hospital; from country to country. "
Dr Stephen Bentley
The team also found that clusters of isolates that were genetically very similar were typically also highly consistent in their geographic source.
"Telling the difference between isolates within one species is fundamentally important in the development of public health strategies," says Dr Stephen Bentley, from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and senior author on the study. "It allows researchers and public health officials to see how infections are spread: from person to person; from hospital to hospital; from country to country."
For many years, scientists have been searching for improved methods to allow them to distinguish, reliably and within the same species, one bacterial isolate from another. Until now, even the best methods for identifying the differences between bacterial genomes have been unable to differentiate between all isolates – leaving gaps and uncertainties in pathways of transmission.
The success of the new method relies on comparing whole genomes, whereas previous methods have relied on looking at either single loci or limited numbers of regions in the genome.
"This new method has allowed us to gain insights into fundamental processes of evolution in S. aureus, one of the most important bacterial pathogens in healthcare in the world," explains Dr Sharon Peacock, from the Department of Medicine at the University of Cambridge University and the Faculty of Tropical Medicine at Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand and an author on the study. "We are now able to discriminate between one strain and another, even where they are very closely related. Our research should inform global surveillance strategies to track the spread of MRSA.
"The implications for public health are clear: this technology represents the potential to trace transmission pathways of MRSA more definitively so that interventions or treatments can be targeted with precision and according to need."
It is not only applicable to MRSA: the research reaches further into public health. The team suggest that the new approach could underpin future studies into the transmission and evolution of other bacteria that are a significant health burden.
Notes to Editors
Publication details
- Harris S, Feil EJ et al. (2010) Evolution of MRSA during hospital transmission and intercontinental spread. Science. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1182395
This research was supported by the Wellcome Trust, grants from Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, Portugal, Guy's and St Thomas' Charity and the Department of Health via the NIHR comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre award to Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with King's College London.
Participating Centres
- The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK.
- Department of Biology and Biochemistry, The University of Bath, South Building, Claverton Down, Bath, UK.
- Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal.
- Laboratory of Microbiology, The Rockefeller University, New York, USA.
- Centre for Infection, Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, St George's, University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK.
- Department of Infectious Diseases, King's College London, Guy's, King's & St Thomas' Medical School, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
- Directorate of Infection, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
- Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, which receives the majority of its funding from the Wellcome Trust, was founded in 1992 as the focus for UK sequencing efforts. The Institute is responsible for the completion of the sequence of approximately one-third of the human genome as well as genomes of model organisms such as mouse and zebrafish, and more than 90 pathogen genomes. In October 2005, new funding was awarded by the Wellcome Trust to enable the Institute to build on its world-class scientific achievements and exploit the wealth of genome data now available to answer important questions about health and disease. These programmes are built around a Faculty of more than 30 senior researchers. The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is based in Hinxton, Cambridge, UK.
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The Wellcome Trust is the largest charity in the UK. It funds innovative biomedical research, in the UK and internationally, spending over £600 million each year to support the brightest scientists with the best ideas. The Wellcome Trust supports public debate about biomedical research and its impact on health and wellbeing.


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LANCOM VPN Champion once again
The independent user survey "Professional User Rating Security Solutions (PUR)" gave LANCOM top marks again for the company and solution ratings in 2019. For the third consecutive year, LANCOM has secured the title of "Champion" of Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions.
Top placements for VPN solutions once again
For the third time in a row, LANCOM has secured the title of "Champion" in the multi-vendor user survey "Professional User Rating Security Solutions (PUR) ". LANCOM continues to build on the outstanding ratings of previous years by scoring marks that are well above average in both the company and solution ratings.
In the Rating of Company Excellence LANCOM again took a clear lead. Top ratings were also achieved in sustainability, product innovation, support services and performance.
The research and analysis company techconsult conducted over 2,000 user interviews concerning 6 different solution types. The overall result in "VPN solutions" is made up from a total of 60 individual criteria.
About techconsult
Research and analyst firm techconsult has been the partner for suppliers and consumers of digital technologies and services for 25 years. Conducting analyses at businesses provides an insight into their problems and their future visions regarding the use of information technologies. More than 20,000 interviews conducted with business and IT decision makers each year provide an accurate impression. Additionally, techconsult continuously screens suppliers' products and services to provide strategic and implementational consulting to the IT industry and business users. For a number of years techconsult has been providing specialized assessment tools to business and IT decision-makers for the identification of problem areas and conducting positioning analysis. techconsult GmbH is headed by managing partner and founder Peter Burghardt with offices located in Kassel and Munich. The company is part of the Heise Group.
Previous awards
2018 - Top position in the manufacturer and performance evaluation
In terms of the manufacturer and the solution ratings, LANCOM achieved results that are far above average and clearly outpaced its competitors in numerous categories. This large-scale survey interviewed more than 2,100 companies about their satisfaction with the solutions they employ. 70 individual criteria were evaluated in 14 categories. The survey included all major providers of security solutions who are active in the German market.
LANCOM achieved absolute peak performance in terms of customer satisfaction, its innovative capabilities, and the performance of its VPN solutions—including individual aspects such as reliability, update policy, as well as service & support. LANCOM scored particular highly thanks to the expertise of its staff at its in-house support center. And as in the previous year, LANCOM also received top marks for its close-knit and highly competent network of sales partners. For the first time, however, LANCOM achieved a top ranking for its commitment to sustainability.
2017 – Users place LANCOM in VPN Solutions as "Champion"
LANCOM achieved results that are far above-average both in terms of the Company Rating and the Solution Rating in the "Professional User Rating Security Solutions (PUR-S) 2017". In the overall solution rating, the company is a clear number 1, leaving its competitors far behind
LANCOM achieved absolute peak performance in terms of customer satisfaction and the performance of its VPN solutions—including individual aspects such as reliability, maintenance/update policy, service & support as well as likelihood of resale and recommendation.
In this large-scale survey more than 2,400 companies were interviewed about their satisfaction with the solutions they employ. 70 individual criteria in 14 categories were rated according to the two aspects "Company Rating" and "Technology/Solution Rating".
Champion 2015: Security Solution Vendor
Champion in Network Security and VPN
The market research and consulting company techconsult took a close look at IT security solutions for small and medium enterprises in Germany. LANCOM performed extremely well in relation to its direct competitors!

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A rotator cuff tear is a common injury of the shoulder. It can be due to a traumatic event where the tendon gets torn in a fall or due to overuse where repetitive overhead activities causes wear and tear of the tendon. Pain is the most significant symptom with a rotator cuff tear followed by loss of range of movement in the shoulder. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, which involves minimally invasive surgical techniques, helps to heal the tendon back to the bone. Such surgeries are usually done as a day operation. Rehabilitation of the shoulder post operation takes about 6 months before patients return to functional activities.
Treatment for rotator cuff tears ranges from conservative rehabilitation to surgical interventions to repair the torn tendon. Conservative treatment involving rehabilitative exercises is usually the primary course of action. Surgical repair is indicated for a rotator cuff tear that does not respond to conservative management or the tear was found to be large causing severe weakness, loss of movement and function. The decision for conservative management or surgical repair also depends on the patient's severity of symptoms, functional requirements, and presence of other illnesses that may complicate treatment.
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair involves small incisions on the outside of the shoulder where small surgical instruments are passed through to allow the surgeon to suture or stitch the torn tendon back to the arm bone and allow it to heal. Sometimes the surgeon may remove any scar tissues or bone spurs that may disrupt the healing process.
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A Brief Review of Decoding the Heavens, by Jo Marchant
Haysville Sun Times, Friday, August 7
By Ken Bell
More than two thousand years ago, sailing the dangerous waters between Cape Malea and the western tip of the island of Crete, a small cargo vessel bearing a full load of bronze and marble statuary and one small yet remarkable device sank in heavy seas off the tiny Greek island of Antikythera.
Two millennia later, Greek sponge divers by happenstance discovered the sunken treasure and brought as much as they could salvage to the surface. The marvelous works of art captured all the immediate attention of an excited world, while the tiny sea-battered, ravaged and encrusted lump of wood and metal that bore the small device was ignored. In the course of months it weathered, dried, split open and revealed its hidden secret: a large number of corroded yet clearly discernible interlocking precision bronze gearwheels.
It has taken more than a century to begin to understand that secret, its purposes, its workings and its manifold implications. Jo Marchant's little book Decoding the Heavens is the story of that mechanism, its discovery and the efforts to comprehend it. Amazingly, the Antikythera mechanism is nothing less than a 2000-year-old analogue computer of astounding sophistication. As Arthur C. Clarke wrote, "though it is more than 2,000 years old, the Antikythera Mechanism represents a level that our technology did not match until the eighteenth century, and must therefore rank as one of the greatest basic mechanical inventions of all time."
Indeed, as Marchant relates, "Clarke also realised how much had been lost. It was unsettling to think that in the Antikythera mechanism the Greeks had come so close to our modern technology, only to fall back again for so long. He articulated his thoughts a few years later in a lecture on the limits of technology at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. If the Greeks had been able to build on their knowledge, Clarke told his audience, the Industrial Revolution might have begun more than a millennium ago. 'By this time we would not merely be pottering around on the Moon. We would have reached the nearer stars.'"
This extraordinary instrument, smaller than a standard laptop computer, used not less than 30 bronze gearwheels to make calculations based upon multiple cycles of the Solar system. It performed a number of very sophisticated calendar functions, displaying lunar phases and solar positions, predicting both solar and lunar eclipses, and almost certainly displaying the positions of the five planets known to the ancients, among numerous other related values. The Antikythera mechanism is without doubt profoundly important, the single most illuminating artifact yet found from ancient Greece.
The story of the discovery of this device and the slowly emerging comprehension of its remarkable facility is truly fascinating, and Marchant tells it well. I do, however, strongly recommend that you read it in conjunction with the footnotes and commentary added to a recent Greek translation of the text, which are reproduced (in English) on the website of the Antikythera Mechanism Research Project. If you're interested in learning more about the device, check out the information and resources on the library weblog or visit the library website itself.
I strongly recommend that you explore other resources available on the web, most especially the website of the Antikythera Mechanism Research Project. This website encompasses, and contains links to, a wealth of intriguing and, in some cases, essential information.
The footnotes and extensive commentary added to the Greek translation of Decoding the Heavens, as mentioned above, are of special importance. They correct some certain errors, elucidate much that would otherwise be less clear, and add collateral perspectives to the text which are vital for a balanced viewpoint. (In this regard see also more commentary from the friends and colleagues of Allan Bromley, who truly is savaged – and I believe that the evidence on balance indicates unfairly so – in the book. It is a blemish which requires correction.)
The Antikythera Mechanism Project site also contains extraordinarily interesting and valuable links to the full text of the Nature article of August 2006 as submitted and the excellent 2006 Nature article supplementary notes, as well as the Nature article of March 2008 as submitted and equally valuable supplementary notes.
There are also two amazing videos which you should be certain to view: this YouTube video demonstrating Michael Wright's working model of the Antikythera mechanism, and narrated by Jo Marchant; and this excellent short video on the Antikythera mechanism from the journal Nature.
Equally interesting is Hewlett Packard's quite remarkable interactive relighting of the mechanism using the Java Runtime Environment.
There are other resources of which you should avail yourself: notes on solid models of the Antikythera mechanism, including Michael Wright's model, prominently mentioned in the book (and featured in the video noted above); New Scientist's brief book review of Jo Marchant's Decoding the Heavens; and the Scientific American article from last June, featuring the Antikythera mechanism in "Ancient Greek Eclipse Calculator Marked Olympics".


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If there is one thing eighteen-year-old Aurora Sky wants, it's to get off the iceberg she calls home. Being kissed before she graduates wouldn't hurt either.
Then a near-fatal car wreck changes everything. Government agents step in and save Aurora's life in exchange for her services as a vampire hunter. In Alaska. Basically she's a glorified chew toy. All thanks to her rare blood type, which sends a vampire into temporary paralysis before she has to finish the job...by hand.
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My brother's dog went looking for bannerlord and got hit by a car
Quote from: joei160. on April 18, 2017, 05:26:07 PMIs Bannerlord already released?Sir, please return to your chamber and hibernate to year 2035. Thank you.
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3rd pic, is that a spider that killed those guys??? Curious to know whether the "spidery thing" will be a new feature, or that is some sort of new lair for Lamia?
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I wrote about Jason Bartlett making the Twins the other day and one of my long-time readers thought I was being mean. Point taken. I am a bit of a stickler on baseball teams putting their best product forward for fans who pay big bucks to watch those games. For example, the artificial delay of a prospect's career to delay his service time clock is an egregious sin in baseball. But the reader has a point. So today, let's focus on some nice stories to come out of Spring Training.
Let's start with Dean Anna, who made the Yankees 25-man roster after being drafted in the 26th round in 2008 and toiling six seasons in the minors without a crack at the Majors with the Padres. That's a nice story.
Dan Uggla and B.J. Upton had good springs after disastrous seasons a year ago. It's hard to say if that will carry into the season in the long haul. But it was nice to see them have some success again.
It was great to see Ryan Kalish make the Cubs after having all sorts of physical problems derail his career in Boston. And for that same team, it was nice to see Luis Valbuena get the starting nod at second base. His homer total in the spring is probably a fluke though.
It was great to see Brett Anderson have such a positive spring for the Rockies. When healthy, he is very, very good, but has had trouble staying healthy. That would be a nice story. It was also nice to see young Corey Dickerson make the team as the center fielder.
It was a very nice story when Chone Figgins made the Dodgers. I'm just a second chances kind of guy.
Casey McGehee and Jeff Baker making the Marlins is a very nice story. McGehee is trying to resurrect what was a dead career. I wish him well.
I find it hard to believe that Scooter Gennett will get the nod at second base over Rickie Weeks, but it sure is nice that someone named, "Scooter," is on a MLB roster. Zach Duke making the Brewers is also a nice story.
Jeff Manship's spring for the Phillies has been a nice story. And having him in the Majors gives us word nerds all kinds of fun things to do with his last name.
Travis Ishikawa making the Pirates is a nice story, especially with what the Brewers plan on doing at first base this season...
Xavier Nady made another team as a non-roster invitee--this time, the Padres.
Ehire Adrianza making the Giants is a nice story. Yeah, he was out of options, but the guy is only 24 and has already played eight seasons in the minors. Good for him!
Peter Bourjos apparently getting the starting nod for the Cardinals as that team's center fielder is a nice story. Bourjos had a great spring and makes the Cardinals much better defensively.
It is nice to see Tanner Roark and Taylor Jordan both heading north with the Nationals. Both deserve the chance, though the return of Doug Fister eventually will make a tough decision later.
Jonathan Schoop making the Orioles is both the right call and a great story.
Of course, Grady Sizemore getting the starting nod from the Red Sox is the good story above all other good stories. I am keeping my fingers crossed for him.
Marcus Semien has apparently made the White Sox and will play second base for them. That's a nice story.
Elliot Johnson making the Indians is a nice story. A guy as hilarious as him needs to be in the Majors.
Nick Castellanos has had a very good spring for the Tigers. I am excited for seeing how he does in his rookie season.
I am really excited to see what Yordano Ventura does this season for the Royals!
I am really excited to see if Josh Hamilton and Albert Pujols have bounce-back seasons and for another year to see what else Mike Trout can amaze us with.
I wish Phil Hughes well in his career reboot with the Twins. I'll begrudgingly be glad that after a year out of the Majors, Jason Bartlett will get another chance.
It's a nice story that Sam Fuld made the Oakland A's as a reserve and I am excited to see what Sonny Gray can do over a whole season.
Abraham Almonte making the Mariners and being tabbed their starter in the outfield is a nice story to me because of his roots in the Yankees' minor league system.
Logan Forsythe is a nice story for the Bay Rays.
In a spring where not much has gone right for the Texas Rangers, Michael Choice making the team is a nice surprise and fun to watch.
And finally, I realize that it is out of necessity, but knowing how much Dustin McGowan has had to battle in his career, him being in the Blue Jays' rotation is really nice to see. And I am anxious to see how Drew Hutchison does too.
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If you're a resident of Reno, Nevada, you've probably become accustomed to visiting relatives around the holidays. No matter what you celebrate, you'll have people in and out of your home throughout the season. Fortunately, A-American Self Storage has the best tips on how to prepare your home for guests with the help of a self storage unit. Not only will a storage unit de-clutter your home, but it will also allow you to better enjoy the time you get with your family.
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The Great Sacrifice
Every Muslim in the world celebrates the festival of Eid al-adha with great feeling. This festival is celebrated in memory of the sacrifice that Hazrat Ibrahim offered. A Muslim knows that God put Hazrat Ibrahim to the test by asking him to sacrifice his son and at the right moment God provided a ram. The Qur'an does not state whether that son was Ishmael or Isaac, however, the Holy Bible, the Kalam-e-Muqaddas, tells us in Genesis chapter 22, that it was Isaac.
In the Qur'an, this incident is related in Sura as-Saffat, where it says that it was obviously a test and that God also ransomed Hazrat Ibrahim with a great sacrifice. "For this was obviously a trial and We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice" (Qur'an 37:106-107).
Usually Muslim commentators say that this great sacrifice was the ram, which was provided by God to be sacrificed in the place of Hazrat Ibrahim's son. However, would a ram be a great sacrifice when compared with Ibrahim's son? Note that it was the son, not Ibrahim, who was ransomed by the provision of that ram, so the 'great sacrifice' must be referring to some other utterly essential sacrifice offered by God himself to ransom Ibrahim. This raises a question; was God pointing forward to a greater sacrifice in the future?
In the Qur'an these incidents have not been written down in detail, but they are all recorded in great detail from beginning to end in the Kalam-e-Muqaddas. By studying it one may learn the background of Hazrat Ibrahim's test and what the supreme sacrifice was by which God has ransomed not only Ibrahim but also all who are faithful like him. The Kalam-e-Muqaddas confirms our faith that God's Al-Masih (Messiah), Isa Al-Masih (Jesus Christ), is the one who has been made the sacrifice and ransom for the whole world. Hazrat Yahya (John the Baptist) said of Isa, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29). Hazrat Yahya gave Hazoor this title to emphasise his role as a sacrifice, like the original ram, but of much greater worth.
Isa al-Masih said, "Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad?" He also said, ". . . before Abraham was born, I am!" John 8:56, 58.
Talking of himself, he said, "the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28).
Isa Al-Masih has been presented as a sacrifice and a ransom in the Tawrat (the Law of Moses, e.g. Exodus 12: 43-46), in the Injil (the Gospel of Christ, e.g. Mark 10:45), in the Zabur (the Psalms, e.g. Psalm 22) and in the Sahaif-e-anbia (the books of the prophets, e.g. Isaiah 53).
We also learn that people were expecting God to redeem them from sin and death through his mighty power. Thus their address to God was:
"O Lord, my rock and my redeemer" (Psalm 19:14).
"Redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth" (Psalm 31:5).
"You, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name" (Isaiah 63:16).
God's Promises
God made promises to the people, which reflect the fact that he would provide a sacrifice through which they would be ransomed:
"I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death" (Hosea 13:14).
"Surely I will redeem them; they will be as numerous as before" (Zechariah 10:8).
The Facts
In God's revelation to His people we see that only Isa al-Masih can be considered as the one who could and did offer Himself as a ransom for the world. Before His ascension into heaven He explained these things more clearly to His disciples.
"He said to them, 'This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.'
Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, 'this is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.'"
Subsequently, Jesus' disciples, in response to their Master's instructions, took this message to the whole world, preaching that Isa Kaffara'tu'llah is the Great Sacrifice provided by God Himself as our ransom.
A Great Prophecy
Here is a prophecy, which the Prophet Isaiah recorded approximately 700 years before Jesus came:
"See my servant will act wisely, he will be raised up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him, his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness, so he will sprinkle many nations and kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what they were not told, they will see, and what they have not heard they will understand.
Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a shoot out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering.
Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities: the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way, and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth: he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. By oppression and judgement he was taken away.
And who can speak of his descendants? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was stricken. He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.
Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. After the suffering of his soul he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors."
Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12
Hebrew manuscripts of this prophecy which pre-date Isa bin Maryam's birth are still in existence. There is no one else in history of whom this could refer other than Hazoor. Isa Al-Masih is the great sacrifice provided by God.
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Bible quotations are from the New International Version. Qur'anic quotations are taken from A. Yusuf Ali, "The Holy Qur'an", Amana Corp., Maryland, 1983).


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"A crew of St. Paul firemen took time out of their day to rescue a family`s beloved cat that had been stuck in a tree for over two days in frigid temperatures on Friday.
`The young lady who owns the cat is almost nine months pregnant and she and her two girls were devastated,` St. Paul resident Lisa Andrews told Fox 9."
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Why would a blogger write an article about firemen rescuing a cat stuck in a tree? Isn`t that such a tiresome cliché like a dog biting a man?
Granted, but it`s nice to know that some things never change, a firefighters job description still includes saving a feline stuck in a tree, especially when the kitty belongs to a woman who is nine months pregnant and her two young daughters.
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"The Daily Show" host, satiric comic Jon Stewart, 38, has been chosen to host next Wednesday's Grammy Awards, it was announced Wednesday. (Rosie O'Donnell hosted the past two Grammy shows, to mixed critical reaction.) In anticipation of the Grammy show, "Access Hollywood" interviewed Stewart and inquired if he looked forward to meeting Grammy nominee Britney Spears. Replied Stewart, "Yes, because I have so much in common with a 20-year-old pop star." Actually, Spears is 19.


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"A very personal service"
Dear David,
Mr Mason gives a very personal service tailored to the needs of patients with hearing loss. He has extensive knowledge of the types of hearing aids available so that he can provide the most appropriate instrument to ensure maximal benefit.
I have found Mr Mason's book "Your Complete Guide to Better Hearing" very useful. It is invaluable in helping me explain the nature of hearing loss to patients and in encouraging them that their hearing loss can be helped with the use of modern hearing aids.
P G Reilly BSc FRCS(Ed), Consultant ENT Surgeon
"I feel so much more alive these days"
It is five weeks since my "new ears" came into my possession.
David gave me very useful tips on how to "break them in" and I found him a warm and understanding person to discuss any anxieties that arose during this period. It was also a source of great encouragement for me to have Shirley phoning each week to ask how things were going.
I now think that, previously, I had not realised (or admitted to myself) just how bad my hearing really had become and am thankful I "took the plunge" and got in touch with them.
I feel so much more alive these days – and not isolated at all, as I'm sure I was in danger of becoming.
With especial thanks to you both
Ella Halls, Northallerton
"I feel once again much more relaxed. WOW!"
Dear David and Shirley,
Thanks David for coming out to adjust the left hearing aid for me. I'm delighted to say that it is working wonderfully. Thank you so much.
Shortly after you left I took Ginger for her usual afternoon walk. On the left hand side as I'm walking is the Appleton Wiske Beck. I was startled at ducks taking flight right by me, the fluttering of their wings made me jump. One of the things which I must have been missing but not realised.
I was enjoying music last night, the television, and I feel once again much more relaxed. WOW!
Very kind regards to you both.
Mrs L March, Northallerton
"Without my new ears I am completely lost"
Dear Shirley and David,
I cannot thank you enough for restoring my hearing David. Without my new ears I am completely lost.
Best regards, Mrs D Clegg, Haxby, York
"The lost art of conversation while driving"
Dear David,
Sophisticated state-of-the-art technology is all very well, but does it meet the claims set out in the glossy brochure? In the case of Audeo, it most certainly does. As a user of in-the-ear hearing aids for several years, I am impressed by the improvements in quality of speech and understanding. My wife no longer has to raise her voice to summon me to the kitchen from the lounge. The lost art of conversation while driving the car has been recovered due to the lower background noise and listening to in-car stereo is once more a pleasure.
These improvements are achieved by means of a sophisticated programming system that David uses to ensure both my aids are fine-tuned to my needs.
My Audeo aids are not only comfortable to wear but are almost invisible, which inevitably draws comments from friends like "Don't you wear hearing aids any more?"
Mr D Whitham, Helmsley
"Your sympathetic and friendly manner"
Dear David,
You have set me up as a fully-fledged user of digital hearing aids and for this I am truly grateful. It has perhaps taken a bit longer that I might have anticipated but with your technical knowledge and skill, also your sympathetic and friendly manner, we eventually made it!
I recently reviewed the progress we made over the two and a half years since January 2005 when you fitted me with a pair of Oticon Synchro digital hearing aids. This was done in my home, where you always came to resolve any difficulties or to extend the range of possibilities for me with digital hearing aids.
The latter has come in stages: the first enabled a choice of four different settings to be obtained by me. The next major advance came at the beginning of 2006 when I was concerned about not being able to talk with people owing to background noises in restaurants and busy shops; you re-set the hearing aids to provide an optional setting to deal with the problem.
Finally, by having a loop system installed in the television room with a feed through the TV set you made it possible for me to switch to a setting of the hearing aids which minimised background noises during a programme, thus giving greater clarity of the spoken word.
Looking back through the experience of going digital, I realise it would have been better if I could have done it earlier. Happily, it has been possible for me to do it at my time of life because of your guidance and constant support.
Many thanks, Professor Fred Roberts B.Sc., Dip Tech., F.I.Chem.E., Chartered Engineer
"Daily living is back to normal"
Dear David & Shirley,
"Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said", "will you repeat it". How often does one say that in a day? It becomes so embarrassing – and so needless. Deafness, or hard of hearing as we prefer to call it, is not an illness – just an inconvenience, so why put up with it. The answer – GET A PHONAK then daily living is back to normal and much happier. I know because I have one. It certainly changed my life. I can now, with confidence join in all conversations and life is more fulfilled and certainly more pleasant.
Mrs G Armstrong, Thirsk
"Hardly tell you are wearing it"
Dear David,
I am putting pen to paper to say how much better my Delta 8000 hearing aid is to my previous hearing aid.
It is much better for everyday hearing and also I do not have to have the T.V. turned up as high.
I can hear things happening all round me when out and about. The Delta is very light and you can hardly tell you are wearing it. Also to thank you for the service and back up that you have provided for me both with my old hearing aid and also the Delta 8000.
Once again many thanks and continued success to you and your business.
Yours sincerely, G E Blagden, Scarborough
"I now hear the radio and television without difficulty"
Dear David,
I purchased a Phonak Audeo hearing system from David Mason in May 2008. It is a great success and has made a huge difference to my daily life. I now hear the radio and television without difficulty. It is totally unobtrusive, my family cannot believe that I wear hearing aids.
There is no adjustment to the volume when in company; in fact, I'm inclined to forget I have them in.
I can heartily recommend it.
Mrs L English, Leyburn
"My life has changed considerably" br>
Dear Mr Mason,
My life has changed considerably now I have hearing aids in both ears. I can hear at family meals without any difficulty. At meetings I do not miss the vital endings of sentences. Unfortunately I have not been able to use the loop system at church, but owing to your help in getting a gadget to search for a signal I have been able to back up my need for investigating the reason why, which is now in hand, and will not only help me but other deaf people in the church.
The most fantastic change to my sanity is the telephone you provided for me, you said it would be so different, it is. I have now stopped feeling like an idiot having to say 'Pardon' constantly. The phone is a miracle, if only my Mum had had one like it her life and confidence would have been boosted like mine.
I would like to thank you for a wonderful service, efficient aids and your attention to detail in acquiring for me a completely different way of hearing, it really has changed my outlook on life.
Georgina M Chapple, Nawton
"A great relief"
Dear David and Shirley,
How kind of you to remember my birthday. Thank you for your good wishes and the batteries, which are also welcome.
I am getting on nicely with my hearing aids – my family find it a great relief that they don't have to keep repeating things. All well at present.
With all good wishes, J Storrow, Helmsley
"May God bless you and your work"
Dear David and Shirley,
I want to thank you for all your kindness and care.
I am so glad that I met you, you make me feel so confident. Keep up the good work. David I must apologise for not offering you a drink this morning. It completely escaped my mind.
Any time you are in Thirsk you will be very welcome to call and I won't forget to offer you a drink!! May God bless you and your work.
With every best wish
Ita Philips, Thirsk
"Patient, helpful and understanding"
Dear David,
I felt I must write to you and let you know how beneficial I have found the digital hearing aids to be. From continually saying 'I beg your pardon', 'please say that again' and 'please turn up the television' I hardly ever use these expressions, well not more than people with sound hearing. Indeed, now, it's 'do turn the television down'.
I found the Auto Pilot took some time to understand and to use in the right sequence. However, I was delighted with the results, especially in church and at concerts. Wonderful technology, which I don't understand, but certainly appreciate.
On the few occasions when I have spoken to your wife, Shirley, I have found her patient, helpful and understanding. She is a great asset to your company.
Again many thanks for your patience, kindness and understanding.
Yours sincerely, Valerie M Sutch (Church Fenton)
"Excellent After Care service – what a good team"
Dear David and Shirley,
Thank you so much for returning my hearing aid so quickly (such a huge relief). I must congratulate you on your excellent After Care service – what a good team you are!
Best wishes to you both
J Kitson (Leeds)
"First Class"
Dear David,
My wife and I would like to thank David and his wife Shirley for all the help they have given us. David came to my house, tested my ears, explained everything to me, I was under no pressure.
The care we have received has been first class. Any problem you have you can ring Shirley and ask David to call.
They make you one of the family.
I would recommend them to anyone who has a problem with hearing and needs an aid.
Yours sincerely, Mr B.Weeks (Saltburn)
"Wonderful sound and clarity"
Dear Mr Mason,
I felt I wanted to write immediately to let you know how exciting it was to experience 'The Loop' on my new hearing aid.
Couldn't believe the wonderful sound and clarity that came when I pressed the button. I was able to follow the sermon which previously had been inaudible.
Thank you. I now appreciate even more your generous attention to my hearing problems.
Yours faithfully, P. Beasley (Stokesley)
"Made such a difference"
Dear Mr Mason,
Just to let you know how pleased I am with my hearing aids. It has made such a difference to my quality of life and also to thank you for your kindness and understanding.
Yours sincerely
M. Laverick (Easingwold)
"Your advice was spot on"
Dear David,
I am writing to let you know how pleased I am with my new Phonak hearing aids.
As I told you I have always known I was a bit deaf. My mother told me that it was a side effect of catching measles when I was a boy. I used to get by, by smiling and agreeing with the tone of peoples voices.
I did not know how much I was missing until I called into one of your sessions in Wetherby Town Hall. That resulted in you fitting me with Starkey 'in the ear' hearing aids. I wore those for several years and they made a big difference to my life. I could hear so much more. I also was able to enjoy the service that you, and especially Shirley who sent me batteries so promptly, provided.
I must confess I was not really convinced when you recommended the Phonak 'behind the ear' hearing aids when I decided to replace the aging Starkey ones. But as usual your advice was spot on. I wear spectacles which tell the world that my eyes are not 100% so why not have a small plastic tube and tell the world that my ears are not 100% as well?!
The Phonaks are more comfortable and so much better. I did not realise just how much they had improved on the Starkey ones until I heard the clatter of the dishes as we put them in the sink. The loop that you provided means I can now watch TV without subtitles and without deafening the other members of my family.
I confess it took me a while to master the KeyPilot. Your matter of fact advice in our follow up session was invaluable. That plus the way you can manipulate the performance of the Phonaks with your laptop has made such a big difference.
Thank you for your advice and support.
I Leadley (Wetherby)
"Hearing things I could not hear before" br>
Dear David,
Since I bought my new digital hearing aid, I have enjoyed hearing things I could not hear before. As a sufferer of tinnitus I cannot hear the tinnitus noise which has changed by life.
Mrs M.E. Middleton in Teesdale
"Thank you for your patience and help"
Dear David,
I am writing to thank you for your patience and help in choosing the right hearing aid to rectify my deafness problem. I had not realised how much my hearing had deteriorated until you tested it with your equipment and one of the great benefits is that I can now go to meetings and hear all that is said rather than missing a lot as I did in the past.
I am also very pleased that the hearing aid is so unobtrusive and comfortable to wear.
I wish you every success for the future,
Kind regards, Mrs A.S., (Bedale)
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart"
Dear Dave and Shirley,
May I thank you both for the wonderful service which I received this Christmas.
My new hearing aids have transformed my life. I am more relaxed, more interested and more confident than I have ever been. I can now enjoy all the normal things in life – like understanding the chatter of children and listening to bird song, music and the television.
You cannot put a price on the quality of your life, it was the best Christmas present possible.
When I first met you both, you listened carefully and understood the problems I was experiencing. The sample hearing aids that you programmed for me were a revelation and once I had made my decision to proceed you rushed the order through and came to my home personally to fit the hearing aids – all before Christmas day.
My Christmas dinner with my family was the best ever!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Yours Sincerely,Mrs L. Macura., (Northallerton)
"19th October 2007"
Dear David and Shirley,
It is almost two years now since Mike got his hearing aids and they are one of the best buys he has ever made!"
There is a huge difference when we meet up with family and friends, as it is now so much easier for him to join in with the conversation. Watching television is much better now too, and listening to music. But there are other benefits which I dont believe Mike had thought of, such as hearing the birds singing, our cat purring and even the crackling of a log fire.
The hearing aids have made a huge improvement to Mikes life, and also to the rest of the family! We are both very impressed with the aftercare too. Thank you for an excellent service.
Best wishes to you both
Jane Armitage
"...I have regained my confidence back and no longer feel isolated"
The change in my life is absolutely astonishing since I had my hearing aids fitted. My TV was on at volume 60 and could be heard outside it is now on at volume 30.1 can now have a good conversation on the phone. I have regained my confidence back and no longer feel isolated. I did not realise how much stress I was causing my family as they were constantly shouting at me and having to repeat themselves all the time. As my daughter says "I can only say I am no longer exhausted after a visit".
Thank you so much
Mrs Robertson, North Yorkshire
"Complete satisfaction"
You are a winner! Hearing aids have taken on a dimension never known previously to my decrepit ears. I can hear better now than I can remember in my 84 years. So many thanks; my faith in your ability has been fully vindicated.
I can only close with two words: THANK YOU!
John Ram
"...best information on hearing aids"
Dear David,
I am very pleased with the Hearing Handbook which I recently received. I found it very informative it is the best information I have received on hearing and hearing aids. I am now retired from a 15-year nursing career and still learned a lot from the Handbook. I also appreciate the fact that an average price was mentioned a lot of companies do not disclose this information.
Mrs D. Walker, York (ex Senior S.E.N.)
"...diagrams clear, professional and instructive"
Dear Mr Mason,
Thank you so much for your Hearing Handbook, which I read with a great deal of interest.
I can honestly say that after 30 years as a State Registered Nurse I have discovered more about how the ear and hearing work than in all my time nursing. I found the diagrams clear, professional and instructive. All the accompanying explanations, although concise, were written in ways that were very easy to read and, just as importantly, understand.
I warmly recommend your Handbook to anyone who is thinking about a hearing aid.
Yours faithfully
Mrs J Sutch S.R.N. (Ontario, Canada)
"always being there for me"
Dear David and Shirley,
My first impression of Issue 1 of 'your hearing' newsletter was that the format and layout is excellent, also very interesting and happy reading.
The back page is informative and appreciate the diagrams of how the hearing works. What a miracle is the performance of hearing.
Many thanks for always being there for me in helping to improve my profound hearing loss.
Best wishes
Margery Fawcett (Northallerton)
..."I now feel I have got my life back"
Dear David,
It gives me great pleasure in writing this letter to express my appreciation for the help you have given me in getting my hearing aids adjusted correctly after a very troubled time from a different hearing outlet.
For the first time in approximately fifteen months I now feel I have got my life back, being able to communicate without fear of not hearing is a miracle. I am no longer sitting in the corner worrying if someone is going to speak to me.
Thank you seems such a small token for what you have done for me. I would certainly recommend your services.
Yours sincerely
Mrs J. Blodwell (Reeth, North Yorkshire)
..."It has revolutionised my life"
Thanks to David Mason's advice I purchased a Phonak Nano twelve months ago. It has revolutionised my life. I attribute this to technology and skill. It fits neatly in the ear with no further adjustment needed.
Ruth Russ (Mrs)
..."The Phonak Audeo Q means I can now hear conversations in noisy environments"
Dear David,
Following the purchase of my hearing aids from you I thought it appropriate to let you know how they have made my situation considerably better.
As you k now I was having difficulty hearing conversations when out dining with our friends and at Christmas when we have the Family.
But probably most important was not being able to hear customers on the telephone which was very embarrassing.
I am now able to hear conversations with people in a noisy environment and no longer have to keep asking what they have said.
Also I am able to reduce the volume on the television which was having to be very loud in order to hear what was being said and can now hear high pitched noises which I could not hear before. In fact in some instances when I am in a confined area other voices seem exceptionally loud and I wondered if the sound could be reduced slightly.
The other thing that pleases me is the fact that since getting my aids no one has noticed I am wearing them; I thought one or other of our Granddaughters would have noticed; they do not usually miss much.
I would certainly recommend any one with a hearing problem to make the decision to purchase the hearing aids which are a substantial outlay but well worth it when you can hear clearly.
Yours sincerely
Alec Cuthbertson (Malton, North Yorkshire)
..."The Phonak Audeo Q transformed my life"
My life has been transformed since David fitted me with hearing aids. A huge plus is David coming to your home, and knowing that he is on hand to give any follow-up advice if necessary.
Mr. Richard Machin (Brandsby, York)
..."I am hearing things which I have not been able to hear for years"
Dear David,
Many thanks for my new hearing aids.
Whilst I have worn hearing aids for some considerable time, I can honestly say that since my new ones were fitted I am hearing things which I have not been able to hear for years.
It is lovely to be able to hear birdsong again and to be able to join effortlessly in a conversation without having to have parts of it repeated.
Once again, many thanks.
Kind regards
Ron Jones - Nawton, York
..."Delighted with the difference"
Dear David,
A very belated 'thank you' for helping Frank select the best hearing aids for him. Your quality of service is outstanding...and the difference you have made to Frank's life is amazing. He is so delighted with the difference...especially for singing in the choir.
Kindest regards to you and Shirley
Jane and Frank Pickering
..."He has helped preserve my sanity"
David Mason has taken care of my hearing aid needs for the past 6 years, a period of declining hearing (Meniere's disease), which forced my retirement from University Teaching. I had other hearing aid specialists for seven years before meeting David. He does a superb job. A caring, model professional, with an individualised and tailored approach. He has come up with well-considered and innovative solutions to my many hearing issues. He has helped preserve my sanity. I highly recommend his service.
Dr Stewart McFarlane, Boroughbridge
..."Then David Mason is your man"
'Deafness' - a poem
It attacks from poor to wealthy
And tricks it's got aplenty
And to begin with, when it hits you
You are in denial
The tele sounds a jumble
And your friends appear to mumble
But you don't complain at all
It's not in your style
Not your fault they can't speak slowly
When their voice is weak and lowly
It could save themselves repeating
What they convey
And when they do come round to visit
Their first words most explicit
Your telly's far too loud
I have to say
Then comes the day you realise perhaps
It could stop you in your tracks
And at last you know it's you
And you are deaf
To start with you feel numb
But you must fight it or succumb
Then you decide to take it easy
Step by step
So when hearing aids are your plan
Then David Mason is your man
You can put your trust in him
To see you through his technology's far advanced
He won't leave anything to chance
He'll design your hearing aids
That's fit for you
When deafness strikes it becomes a cross to bear
Invariably gets worse as year on year
You struggle with this curse as bet you can
Feeling cut off from your friends and from your clan
The television's just a jumbled sound
And ringing phone calls missed, seem to abound
And hearing on the phone becomes a bind
You so easily miss what's said each time, you find
The many times you utter "Pardon, what's that you say"
Or answer yes to questions when it should be neigh
But technology these days can help a lot
With hearing aids designed for your support
So take a test to set you on your way
To enjoy again your social interplay
Then from the muffled mumbled talk you're saved
To give you back the clarity you craved
John Anderson, Bishop Auckland
..."Life changing"
Dear David, The expression "Life Changing" has been overused recently but I can clearly state that this is just what I' feel alter the "David Mason" treatment. After careful adjustments by you I now have better hearing than at any time for the past 60 years.
I lost a lot of hearing due to my army service in the Royal Tank Regiment and although the War Office compensated me financially, I always reckoned that I would be hard of hearing for the rest of my life.
But no so! I have now returned to the land of the hearing. Thank you David.
With very kind regards ,
Peter Brown (Welburn, York)
Hearing Instruments The Next Generation
The Phonak Audeo YES
How your hearing works
The outer ear
The middle ear
Children and Hearing Loss
Ears, altitude and aircraft travel
A look at your inner ear
Sinusitis and other sinus problems
Ménière's disease
Ménières disease: A practical alternative approach
Signs and Symptoms of a Hearing Loss
Hearing tests
Hearing Tests - Important Checklist
All about hearing aids
The cost of hearing aids
Why are two ears better than one?
Loop systems
How to avoid hearing aid repair


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