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Last week, four-year-old Maddy Jackson appeared on the US reality show 'Toddlers and Tiaras' wearing a padded bra. Her mother also gave her a padded bottom and made her don a peroxide wig in an attempt to make her look like Dolly Parton. I am disgusted by this mother – the lengths that some people go to for a few minutes of fame has really hit an all time low. Where is Maddy's father – why is he not stopping this?
I am disturbed by some mothers in Britain too – the one who gives her 4 year old a spray tan, the one who teaches her 7 year old pole dancing and the one who injects her 8 year old with botox. And these are the cases that we know about through media. I wonder how many more parents are encouraging their little girls to grow up too quickly. Television, magazines, music and clothing are already sexualising children, so when mothers start joining in, then things have just gone too far!
At the other end of the spectrum, I am also troubled by a minority of conservative Muslim parents who are making girls as young as three, four and five wear hijabs (headscarves) despite it not being a religious obligation for them. It may be unintentional, but they are also sexualizing their children because the purpose of the hijab is to prevent unwanted male sexual attention. By wrapping little girls in headscarves they are being treated as sex objects, who apparently need to be covered up. A healthy balance can be struck on children's appearance without going to such extremes.
Many of us would be critical of the parents mentioned so far. But how many of us are also sending the wrong messages to our children through inappropriate choices that we are making unconsciously. I blame the mothers because women are making majority of the purchasing decisions. They are buying high-heeled shoes, provocative underwear and sexy clothing. Kids wear adorned with slogans that are sexist or have sexual innuendoes are also regularly being bought. Here are some examples of the types of slogans that have appeared on girl tops: "Future WAG", "Future Porn Star", "So Many Boys, So Little Time." Babies have not been spared from sleaze either and wording has included, "I love boobies" and "Mother Sucker." A couple of years ago there was outrage in New Zealand when babywear featured, "I'm Living Proof My Mum is Easy", and "The Condom Broke." I know sex sells, but this is ridiculous!
Last week, another T-shirt caused controversy for being sexist. It was covered with, "I'm too pretty to do my homework so my brother has to do it for me." JC Penney, a national retailer in the US, discontinued the 'Too pretty' T-shirt within 24 hours of a petition going viral on social media. However, another T-shirt is still being sold in their stores, which says, "My best subjects are boys, shopping, music and dancing." When I asked my 9-year-old daughter about her views on these, she said, "boys have superheroes on their clothes who are strong and powerful, why can't girls be told they have girl power." She has written a blog titled 'Pretty Clever' on the topic. I wanted a male perspective too so I asked my 10-year-old son for his opinion and his response was interesting. He said: "the slogans are unfair on both girls and boys because girls are being told they are dumb and they won't learn anything while boys have to do double work!"
Some people will view these slogans as harmless humour – but sleazy and demeaning messages are no joke. Not only do they undermine women's fight for respect and equality, the accumulative effect is damaging. Girls are being prevented from reaching their full potential because they are being conditioned into believing they are not clever and to focus on appearance, boys, and sex. Why are parents buying into these stereotypes? If we don't stop now, the obsession with looks will lead to problems later such as body image dissatisfaction, wanting plastic surgery, eating disorders, low self esteem and depression. If kids are looking and behaving like mini adults, then they are also more likely to engage in sexual behaviour at an earlier age. It's no wonder that the US has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in the developed world and the UK has the highest rate in Western Europe.
Now that the government is clamping down on retailers, magazines and broadcasters, we should see less sexualized products and imagery. This will mean less pressure by children on parents. However, recommendations in the Bailey Report on the 'Commercialisation and Sexualisation of Childhood' are only being enforced through voluntary regulations and not legislation. Major British retailers may have signed up to comply but they will always try and constantly push the boundaries.
The only beneficiaries to the sexulisation of children are the corporations and of course pedophiles – after all, sexualisation, whether through adverts, music or products, is a form of grooming. Parents have been helping the very companies that are profiting from the exploitation of their children by buying from them. If we continue then we will be complicit in the sexualisation of our own children. Let's stop right now and not rob them of their childhood.


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A fast-rolling tyre with good durability and impressive comfort the Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp 700x25c tyre is a good choice for the winter.
Vredestein's Fortezza Tricomp tyre uses a triple-compound tread construction, harder in the centre and softer at the sides. This makes them fast-rolling with little rolling resistance when upright, and when cornering they exhibit good grip. Traction in the dry or wet is equally impressive and there's barely any drop-off in performance the wetter it gets.
After several months of use, with many of those miles a mix of London's scarred and hazardous roads, they're showing little sign of degradation. There are a few cuts and holes but nothing that I would deem excessive. As for punctures, well I've yet to puncture once. Of course now, I've typed that it's likely I'll get a spate of them...
The tyre is light for a 25mm at 240g. Vredestein use a dual overlapping casing with a 120tpi construction, with an Sportex Protection Layer, a polyamide layer, embedded in the central overlapping of the casing. The construction of the tyre contributes to its supple feeling over choppy and rough road surfaces, where you seem to float over the top with a wonderfully smooth ride feel.
They're described as 'Competition tyres for all weather conditions' and that's a pretty accurate description I'd say. I'd just as happily use them for a sportive in the summer as I would train on them in the winter.
Hard-wearing, grippy and comfortable, these are good tyres for year-round use.
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Make and model: Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp 700x25c tyre
Size tested: 700x25c
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Fortezza TriComp Our most popular competition tyre, suitible for mixed conditions and all weather's. The 225g Fortezza TriComp from Vredestein features TriComp and Curve control technologies in a slightly more durable package when compared with the TriComp Slick.
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Competition tyre for all weather conditions
Very low rolling resistance
Maximum grip in corners
Outstanding ride quality on wet roads
Curve Control System®
Excellent Protection Layer®
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
A very supply ride character and excellent durability and wear rate.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes.
Would you consider buying the product? Yes.
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes.
About the tester
Age: 31 Height: 180 Weight: 67
I usually ride: My best bike is:
I've been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, cyclo cross, commuting, touring, mtb,
David has worked on the road.cc tech team since July 2012. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds.

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The May 2011 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Emma of CookCraftGrow and Jenny of Purple House Dirt. They chose to challenge everyone to make a Chocolate Marquise. The inspiration for this recipe comes from a dessert they prepared at a restaurant in Seattle.
This challenge was mainly about the marquise, which is basically a frozen mousse. It was served with meringue and caramel and spiced almonds.
This was somewhat similar to the other mousse/meringue challenges we've had, but what made this one different, and had something I hadn't really done before, which were the spiced nuts. I couldn't find whole almonds, so I used slivered, and used extra cinnamon instead of adding cayenne. They were awesome! I even used some leftovers to top some cupcakes! I didn't take a picture of everything, but I'll share what I've got!
Chocolate Marquise
Servings: 18 2.5″x2.5″ cubes
11 large egg yolks at room temperature
4 large whole eggs
2/3 cup (150 grams/ 5.3 oz) sugar
1/3 cup (2⅔ fluid oz/ 80 ml.) water
Chocolate Base, barely warm (recipe follows)
2 cups (16 fluid oz./ 500 ml.) heavy cream
2 cups Dutch process cocoa powder (for rolling) (Note: We used extra brut, like Hershey's Special Dark. Make sure it's a Dutch processed cocoa, not a natural cocoa powder.)
Torched meringue (recipe follows)
Spiced almonds (recipe follows)
Cacao nibs (optional)
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg yolks and whole eggs. Whip on high speed until very thick and pale, about 10 – 15 minutes.
When the eggs are getting close to finishing, make a sugar syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring the syrup to a boil and then cook to softball stage (235F/115C).
With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle the sugar syrup into the fluffy eggs, trying to hit that magic spot between the mixing bowl and the whisk.
When all of the syrup has been added (do it fairly quickly), turn the mixer back on high and whip until the bowl is cool to the touch. This will take at least 10 minutes.
In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Set aside.
When the egg mixture has cooled, add the chocolate base to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Try to get it as consistent as possible without losing all of the air you've whipped into the eggs. We used the stand mixer for this, and it took about 1 minute.
Fold 1/3 of the reserved whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to loosen it, and then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
Pour into the prepared pans and cover with plastic wrap (directly touching the mixture so it doesn't allow in any air).
Freeze until very firm, at least 2 – 4 hours (preferably 6 – 8 hours).
When you're ready to plate, remove the marquise from the freezer at least 15 minutes before serving. While it's still hard, remove it from the pan by pulling on the parchment 'handles' or by flipping it over onto another piece of parchment.
Cut it into cubes and roll the cubes in cocoa powder. These will start to melt almost immediately, so don't do this step until all of your other plating components (meringue, caramel, spiced nuts, cocoa nibs) are ready. The cubes need to sit in the fridge to slowly thaw so plating components can be done during that time. They don't need to be ready before the cubes are rolled in the cocoa powder.
Plate with the torched meringue and drizzled caramel sauce, and toss spiced almonds and cocoa nibs around for garnish. You want to handle the cubes as little as possible because they get messy quickly and are difficult to move. However, you want to wait to serve them until they've softened completely. The soft pillows of chocolate are what make this dessert so unusual and when combined with the other elements, you'll get creamy and crunchy textures with cool, spicy, salty, bitter, and sweet sensations on your palate.
Chocolate Base
12 oz (340 grams/ 1½ cups) bittersweet chocolate (about 70% cocoa)
12 oz (355 ml/ 1½ cups) heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup (60 ml/ 2 fluid oz.) tequila
1/4 cup (60 ml/ 2 fluid oz.) light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons/ less than an ounce) cocoa powder (we used extra brut, like Hershey's Special Dark, but any Dutch-processed cocoa would be fine. Do not substitute natural cocoa powder.)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 oz unsalted butter (2 tbsps./30 grams), softened
- Place the chocolate in a small mixing bowl.
- In a double-boiler, warm the cream until it is hot to the touch (but is not boiling). Remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate.
- Allow it to sit for a minute or two before stirring. Stir until the chocolate is melted completely and is smooth throughout.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Set aside until cooled to room temperature. Do not refrigerate, as the base needs to be soft when added to the marquise mixture. If you make it the day before, you may need to warm it slightly. Whisk it until it is smooth again before using it in the marquise recipe.
Torched Meringue
Servings: Makes about 4 – 5 cups of meringue. If you aren't planning on serving *all* of the marquise at once, you might want to scale this recipe back a bit.
11 large egg whites
1 ¾ cups (14 oz or 395 gms) sugar
Splash of apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Combine the egg whites, sugar and vinegar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using your (clean, washed) hand, reach in the bowl and stir the three together, making sure the sugar is moistened evenly by the egg whites and they make a homogeneous liquid.
Over a saucepan of simmering water, warm the egg white mixture. Use one hand to stir the mixture continuously, feeling for grains of sugar in the egg whites. As the liquid heats up, the sugar will slowly dissolve and the egg whites will thicken. This step is complete when you don't feel any more sugar crystals in the liquid and it is uniformly warm, nearly hot.
Remove the mixing bowl from the saucepan and return it to the stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk until you reach soft peaks. In the last 10 seconds of mixing, add the vanilla to the meringue and mix thoroughly.
When you're ready to plate the dessert, spoon the meringue onto a plate (or use a piping bag) and use a blowtorch to broil.
Tequila Caramel
Servings: Makes about 1 cup of caramel
1 cup (8 oz.) sugar
1/2 cup (4 fluid oz./ 120 ml.) water
1 cup (8 fluid oz./ 240 ml.) heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tequila
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water on medium-high heat. Boil until the water completely evaporates and the sugar caramelizes to a dark mahogany color.
Working quickly, add the cream to the darkened caramel. It will bubble and pop vigorously, so add only as much cream as you can without overflowing the pot.
Return the pot to the stove on low heat and whisk gently to break up any hardened sugar. Add any remaining cream and continue stirring. Gradually, the hard sugar will dissolve and the caramel sauce will continue to darken. When the caramel has darkened to the point you want it, remove it from the heat. Add the salt and tequila and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.
Spiced Almonds
Servings: Makes about 1 cup of spiced almonds
1/2 cup (4 oz.) sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
1 cup (145 grams/ 5 oz.) blanched whole almonds
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt.
- In a larger mixing bowl whisk the egg white until it's frothy and thick.
- Add the spice mix to the egg white and whisk to combine completely.
- Add the nuts to the egg white mixture and toss with a spoon.
- Spoon the coated nuts onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the nuts for 30 minutes, or until they turn light brown. Allow the nuts to cool completely and they will get very crunchy. Set aside until ready to serve.


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Patented Cell Phone Radiation Shield Technology was Put to the Test To See If It Can Neutralize the Harmful Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation from Cell Phones–
This simple biological experiment was conducted to verify the effectiveness of the cell phone radiation shield technology called MRET (Molecular Resonance Effect Technology). Samples of plant seeds, beans, and yeast microorganisms were placed in close proximity to cellular phones operating in stand by mode.
Here are the Results–
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How can I be sure that your protection products really work?
The products we offer on this site have been independently tested and verified to reduce the negative effects of mobile phone radiation. For the MRET, for instance, which powers the GIA Cell Guard chip, you can check out our Research and Tests section.
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Another popular choice is the PONG radiation-reducing case, which uses an innovative and patented technology to channel the radiation away from the head. Pong Research manufactures a wide-ranging lineup of radiation protection cases for various makes and models.
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Finally, there are ways you can do to limit your risks from using the mobile phone. We have compiled a short list about common precautions, and you can read them here: 10 Cell Phone Radiation Protection Tips.
The cell phone is a wonderful technology that has enabled a quantum leap in the way we communicate. We love our devices and use them just like everyone else does everday. However, because the 'wireless' environment it has engendered is relatively new, we need to be aware of potentially harmful consequences and take the necessary steps to protect our health.


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This article was written by Omar El Adl, for the Daily News Egypt, about our Art Lab Festival fundraising event. Find the link on their website here.
We also had other coverage on wasla.fm, an independent music online radio station, who wrote about our open music jam, and posted fantastic pictures from the music circle.
Maadi's dilapidated villas have been put to some outlandish uses over the years, chiefly as pubs and restaurants. Perhaps one of the better projects is Art Cafe, right next door to the Maadi police station. Art Cafe is a friendly, open air cafe that has a spacious indoor area dedicated to art activities.
Art Cafe hosted Art Lab Festival as a fundraiser for Spaces of Expression, a project by CISV Egypt's International People's Program and Gudran Association For Arts And Development. The day-long festival included daytime art workshops for kids, with food provided from the delicious, but overpriced, Cairo Kitchen.
The money goes to a good cause though; establishing a permanent space for independent and audio and visual arts in Alexandria. Tickets had a suggested fee of EGP 40 for adults and EGP 30 for children under 12, though some opted to pay more.
The art workshops started at 1pm and the short film screenings at 2pm. From 6pm to 9pm the audience was treated to Like Jelly's humorous and spontaneous songs.
The art activities ranged from painting mugs to free painting in what Art Cafe called the creativity room. Art Cafe hosted the festival free of charge, aiming to add as much money as possible to the EGP 21,000 the project managed to raise prior to the festival.
As expected, the crowds started filling up the venue just around the time Like Jelly were set to play. The event had no information available in Arabic, but staff members were available to talk at length on the project and CISV.
"CISV Egypt is a registered NGO under CISV international which operates in 65 countries and 200 cities, focusing on intercultural learning and educational activities with a focus on informal learning or learning through participation and living in multicultural settings," said Rowan El Shimi, staff member of Spaces of Expression.
CISV Egypt's International People's Program is inviting 25 volunteers, both local and international, from 12 countries, to live in Alexandria for three weeks starting on 27 December. The volunteers will work on renovating a spacious 12-bedroom apartment in Alexandria that used to belong to Bahna Films – one of the bigger production companies in Egypt that operated from 1932 to 1962.
"The owner of the apartment, Bassil Bahna, is donating the apartment to Gudran to transform it into a hub for independent cinema. It is a huge apartment but we hope to be done with two rooms by the time the volunteers leave, 16 January, so Gudran can use it for activities," said El Shimi.
The apartment will also feature a cafeteria and a museum for Bahna films, with some memorabilia including original actors' contracts, complete with signatures.
"In addition to the museum and the screenings, the 12 rooms will host other artistic activities, similar to Mosireen but not necessarily political," said El Shimi.
The Art Lab Festival raised EGP 9,000 and CISV Egypt hopes to raise more. El Shimi says these things have a "way of working out."
"We still need EGP 16,000 but we are hopeful and we are planning other activities. We are hosting a movie night on 1 December at the CISV office where we will screen Wasteland and have a discussion afterwards."


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'The Untold History' review: Oliver Stone
The Untold History of the United States: Documentary series. By Oliver Stone. 8 p.m. Monday on Showtime.
History is a record of what happened and, perhaps, why. But, implicitly, it can also be about what could have happened but didn't. If Lincoln hadn't gone to the theater that night in April, for example, he might have died of old age.
Once events happen, they can't "unhappen," yet it is human nature for us to ask, "What if?" Oliver Stone has asked the question through much of his film work over the years, and asks it again in the first four films in his 10-part documentary series, "The Untold History of the United States," premiering on Showtime on Monday.
In fact, "What If" might have been a more accurate title for the series, at least on the basis of the first four films, because much of their content isn't untold, per se, but, rather, retold with Stone's interpretation and emphasis.
The first four chapters focus on American history from World War II, through the development and deployment of the atomic bomb, to the postwar Truman and Eisenhower years and the Cold War.
The primary points Stone makes in the first four episodes are:
-- The price of American aid to Britain in the early years of World War II was the end of British trade dominance after the war and a new and more powerful role for the United States in global economics.
-- Although the United States believes World War II was won by the Allies, Stone says the Soviet Union should get the credit for defeating the Germans.
-- Similarly, although popular thinking is that the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war in the Pacific, Stone says the bombs had nothing to do with defeating Japan but, rather, it was the eastward push by the Soviets in China that forced Japan to surrender. This was Joseph Stalin upholding his pledge to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to attack Manchuria.
-- The "real" Harry Truman was a "far darker" figure than portrayed in David McCullough's Pulitzer-winning biography.
-- If FDR had backed his third-term vice president, Henry Wallace, for the fourth term, it would have prevented the Democratic convention from being manipulated by party bosses into nominating Truman. That would have made Wallace president after FDR's death, the atomic bombs never would have been dropped on Japan, the rise of the military-industrial complex would have been blocked, the United States and the Soviet Union might have forged a postwar working alliance, and the Cold War might never have occurred.
The films are at their best when they provide a panoramic view of our history in the middle part of the 20th century. Ably abetted by the superb editing work by Alex Marquez, "Untold Story" shows how the nation's international policies were shaped, refracted and, at times, undermined by internal politics.
That said, Stone's predictably narrow intensity sometimes works against him, frequently throwing the overall balance of each film off by leaving us with unanswered questions on some topics, and, in a way, too much information on others.
Stone has always displayed a provocative fascination with history, and it is valuable, to an extent, to consider how things could have been different. During the 1944 Democratic convention in Chicago, for example, Wallace was pretty much a shoo-in for renomination at first, but party bosses adjourned the proceedings before Florida's Sen. Claude Pepper, who was only a few feet away from the podium, could place Wallace's name in nomination. The delay gave the bosses a chance to bully, horse-trade and sway votes away from Wallace and to the seemingly unremarkable failed Missouri haberdasher - Sen. Harry Truman.
The films are narrated by Stone, who must have taken elocution lessons from William Shatner: He has an unnerving habit of pausing every few words for no apparent reason other than dramatic effect, especially after the emphasized article "the." In other words, the ... film would have benefited from ... someone other than the ... director ... doing the ... narration.
But, since they've already been made, there's no going back to correct that problem, is there?
David Wiegand is The San Francisco Chronicle's executive features editor and TV critic. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @WaitWhat_TV


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ow is the time to pause and reflect. We need to sit back, inhale/exhale a few deep breaths and take inventory of where we were and where we are going as we bid a bittersweet adieu to the dismal and dreary time known as 2008.
While everyone hopefully caught a smile or also smiled at someone or something this year, it has to be said the last 12 months were fraught with financial woes in all shapes and sizes. The trickle-down effect to every corner of our lives was unavoidable. From the tumultuous turns on Wall Street to the many plants, stores, banks closing, it was a sad and frightening time for all of us. And that is just a fraction of sadness that hit Americans. Don't forget there are wars going on, destructive weather patterns and the polar ice caps are diminishing by the month.
What is even more alarming is that the financial crisis bled across national borders and slowly its poison was choking far-flung regions as well.
Who is to blame? To be able to say there was one action or thing that caused the dominoes to tumble is something I cannot do. It was a conglomerate of reasons, mostly greed and envy.
In thinking about these two adjectives, it dawned on me greed and envy are but two of the seven deadly sins that have plagued generations for centuries. The other five are pride, gluttony, lust, anger and sloth. Could any and/or all of these be blamed for our financial downfall?
Sloth now that is word that sounds unholy. Definition: the avoidance of physical or spiritual work. Look around, do we not all see attendance in our churches dwindling, no matter the denomination? Are there not more folks whose hands are out looking for assistance because they don't want to or cannot work?
To counteract these lowdown sins, there is another list called the seven heavenly virtues. They include:
n Chastity.
n Abstinence.
n Liberality (Charity).
n Diligence.
n Patience.
n Kindness.
n Humility.
Getting back to the shaky economic/financial cesspool we have, there probably is not one thing you or I can do on our own to fix this ill quagmire of infinite proportions. But as a new year approaches, let's try to be more tolerant, gentle, hardworking and meek individuals. Together as Americans, we can overcome the biggest, most impossible odds. We need to stick together to defeat whatever is hurled our way.
That's my belief.
Happy 2009 to all of us.


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24 Week Clinical Trial to Evaluate Safety and Effectiveness of a Hair Growth System to Treat Male and Female Baldness
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01686295
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified September 2012 by Freedom Laser Therapy, Inc..
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
First Posted : September 18, 2012
Last Update Posted : September 18, 2012
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|Condition or disease
|Androgenetic Alopecia
|Device: iRestore Hair Rejuvenation System Device: sham device
|Not Applicable
The test treatment is the iRestore™ Hair Rejuvenation System. The device irradiates the scalp with visible light using 5 mW (class 3a) lasers. It is to be used approximately 3 times per week for approximately 30 minutes at each session.
The System is placed on the head and adjusted to a comfortable size by rotating knobs on the side of the device. If needed, subjects may replace the soft pad on the inside of the device with the thinner pad provided. There will be 2 options for using the product. The subject will either insert the 5-V AC power adapter pin into the device remote control, and the 5-V adapter will then be plugged into the AC outlet; or the subjects will use the rechargeable battery pack and belt clip. The battery pack is an external device which will allow the subject the freedom of mobility while treating the hair. The rechargeable battery pack will hold a charge for up to 3 hours prior to needing to be recharged. The iRestore™ remote control clips into the battery holster and the pack plugs into the remote. The battery pack can be placed in a pocket, clipped to the belt or placed next to the subject. The device will be turned on by pressing the power button on the remote control. The dome of the device is to be moved forward and backward by the subject to brush through the hair and increase the direct light which comes into contact with the scalp. Subjects will then position the dome at the front of the scalp and press the start button to begin a 10-minute session. Note: As a safety feature, the dome must be placed onto the head prior to starting the device. A timer will indicate the completion of the session with a beep sound. Subjects will complete the same process as done with the front of the scalp with the dome repositioned to the middle of the scalp and then the back of the scalp. Once all 3 positions have received the 10 minute treatment, the power button is to be held for approximately 3 seconds to turn the device off. Once off the device is to be unplugged from the wall.
The control device will be identical to the test device except that the laser-emitting units will be disabled. A standard light will be emitted from the device. Subjects and clinical staff engaged in the performance of assessments will be treatment blinded.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|100 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|Double (Participant, Investigator)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double -Blind,, Sham-Device-Controlled, Multicenter, 24-Week Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the iRestore ™ Hair Rejuvenation System in the Treatment of Male and Female Androgeneticalopecia
|Study Start Date :
|July 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|April 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|May 2013
Experimental: iRestore Hair Rejuvenation System
Seventy six (76) subjects will be enrolled in the 24-week study; of which 38 will be male and 38 will be female using the iRestore hair growth device
Device: iRestore Hair Rejuvenation System
This study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the iRestore Hair Rejuvenation System when used as directed in promoting hair growth in men and women with androgenetic alopecia 3 times a week for 30 minutes on non-consecutive days
Sham Comparator: Sham Device Arm
This study arm will use a sham device consistent with the experimental device with 12 men and 12 women with androgenetic alopecia 3 times a week for 30 minutes on non-consecutive days
Device: sham device
This shame device will be a sham comparator to evaluate the effectiveness of the iRestore Hair rejuvenation System when used as directed in promoting hair growth in men and women with androgenetic alopecia 3 times a week for 30 minutes on non-consecutive days
Other Name: iRestore Hair Rejovenation System
- Change from Screening/Baseline Hair Growth at Week 12 and Week 24 [ Time Frame: Screening/Baseline, Week 12, and Week 24. The hair will be clean and properly combed for each individual in the following manner ]
Standardized global scalp photographs will be taken of each subject prior to hair clipping for hair count macrophotography. These photographs will be obtained at Screening/Baseline, Week 12, and Week 24.To determine any differences from baseline photos.
- Frontal (male only) and Top Scalp Views (female only): Hair will be center-parted and combed away from the part.
- Vertex View (male only): Hair will be combed away from the center of the vertex like the spokes of a wheel.
Global scalp photographs will be sent to Canfield Scientific, Inc. a central core lab for study imaging.
- Visual Scalp Assessment [ Time Frame: At Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24 subjects will have their scalp evaluated by the dermatologist or a trained designee ]
At Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24 subjects will have their scalp evaluated by the dermatologist or a trained designee for any sign of irritation or dermatologic conditions (eg, erythema, edema, dryness, scaling). The grading scale provided in Table 5 will be used to categorize each condition:
Table 5: Visual Scalp Assessment Scale SCORE RESPONSE 0 None
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|25 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals eligible for inclusion in the study are those who:
- Are male or female, 25 to 60 years of age;
- If male, have Norwood-Hamilton classifications of IIa to V male pattern baldness;
- If female, have Ludwig Scale classifications I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal;
- Are willing to have a tattoo created on the target area;
- Have been experiencing active hair loss within the last 12 months;
- In the case of females of childbearing potential, are using an acceptable form of birth control (oral/implant/injectable/transdermal contraceptives, intrauterine device, condom with spermicide, diaphragm with spermicide, abstinence or partner's vasectomy: abstinence or partner's vasectomy are acceptable if the female agrees to implement one of the other acceptable methods of birth control if her lifestyle or partner changes);
- Have Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-IV (See Table 1 Below);
- Are willing to have the target area hair clipped;
- Read, understand, and sign a photographic release form(s); and
- Read, understand, and sign an informed consent document after being advised of the nature of the study.
Table 1: Fitzpatrick Skin Types I Always burns easily, never tans II Always burns easily, tans minimally III Burns moderately, tans gradually (light brown) IV Burns minimally, always tans well (moderate brown) V Rarely burns, tans very well (moderate brown) VI Never burn, deeply pigmented
Exclusion Criteria:
Individuals excluded from participation in the study are those who:
Have used any of the following medications within 6 months prior to enrollment:
- minoxidil, finasteride (or any other 5α-reductase inhibitor medications);
- medications with anti-androgenic properties (eg, cyproterone, spironolactone, ketoconazole, flutamide, and bicalutamide);
- topical estrogens, progesterone, tamoxifen, anabolic steroids;
- medications that can potentially cause hypertrichosis (eg, ciclosporin, diazoxide, phenytoin, and psoralens);
- oral glucocorticoids (inhaled glucocorticoids are permitted);
- lithium or phenothiazines;
- medications of known or suspected phototoxicity (eg, tetracyclines, thiazides, certain NSAIDs);
- other medications which, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the performance of study assessments or place the subject at undue risk;
- Will not agree to refrain from changing hair color and hair style during the course of the study;
- Have had a hair transplant, scalp reduction, hair weave, or tattoo which, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the performance of the study assessments;
- Are using or have used depilatories, razors, or wax on the scalp to an extent which, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the performance of the study assessments;
- Have psoriasis, active dermatitis/eczema, or severe acne on the scalp area;
- Have diabetes requiring exogenous insulin;
- Have cataracts;
- Have any medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, could affect hair growth (eg, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, connective tissue disease, inflammatory bowel disease);
- Have very little contrast between hair color and scalp, eg, are of a fair hair color (eg, white or very blond) and have very pale skin;
- Are females who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study, or breastfeeding; and/or
- Are, in the opinion of the investigative personnel, unable to comprehend and/or otherwise comply with any aspect of study requirements.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01686295
|United States, New Jersey
|TKL Research Inc.
|Paramus, New Jersey, United States, 07652
|Contact: C Andresen 201-587-0808 email@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Jonathan Dosik, M.D.
|Principal Investigator:
|Jonathan Dosik, MD
|TKL Research, Inc.
|Responsible Party:
|Freedom Laser Therapy, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01686295 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
CS940112 ( Other Identifier: FreedomLaser )
|First Posted:
|September 18, 2012 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|September 18, 2012
|Last Verified:
|September 2012
Keywords provided by Freedom Laser Therapy, Inc.:
androgenetic alopecia
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alopecia Areata
Hair Diseases
Skin Diseases
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical


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Giving thanks was, and is, the primary reason for celebrations and ceremonies.
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The fourth Thursday in November is more than just a day where you can feast on turkey and apple pie (although who doesn't love that?). Thanksgiving is a day where you can be thankful for everything you appreciate in life while in the company of family and friends.
This stomach filling holiday dates all the way back to 1621 where the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared a three-day autumn feast to celebrate the bountiful harvest that followed a devastating winter.
The celebration of thanks would flutter from year to year, depending on annual harvest. It wasn't until two centuries later that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a National Holiday.
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- A home: We are thankful for a place that is comfortable and warm. Wherever you may call "home," there is nothing better than having a place you can call home.
- Food on the table: Isn't it fantastic to come home from a long day to find a delicious meal waiting for you? This holiday we are thankful that we have been blessed enough to have food on the table to enjoy and share with others.
- The warmth that all of these things bring us: Our goal and commitment is to provide comfort and warmth to our customers. Who would've known that we would receive the same warmth back?! For this, we express our deepest gratitude.
With the "turkey coma" in full effect, there is no better way to end Thanksgiving than with a day full of shopping and amazing sales! Yes, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are here again! And the sales are better than ever!
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The Community Cats Program offers spay/neuter for feral and free roaming cats from San Francisco. Cats with guardians and cats slated for adoption or foster programs are not accepted. Because we require all cats going through this program to receive a rabies vaccination, cats must be at least 12 weeks of age. All cats receive a mandatory left ear tip.
Drop Off
- No appointment is needed for cats trapped in San Francisco City & County.
- Surgery drop offs are only from TUESDAY TO FRIDAY. We are currently unable to accept cats for surgery on Saturdays.
- For early drop off (9am to 10am) bring cats to the Feral Cat Program entrance at 220 Florida Street in a trap or front loading carrier. The 220 Florida entrance is only staffed during 8 AM to 10 AM.After early morning hours, drop-offs will be accepted between 10 AM - 4 PM,Tuesday to Friday at 201 Alabama Street, 2nd floor Spay/Neuter Clinic
- Short-term parking is available in the green zone. Look for the red sign and ring our bell.
- Surgery days will be dependent on clinic schedule and available space. Cats will be held until the next available surgery slot.
- Cats are ready to be picked up at 5pm the day they receive surgery, if you wish to recover at home.
- Alternatively, we can provide onsite recovery assistance and hold cats until the following day.
- For information about post-surgery care, please download Post-Surgery Care for Feral Cats (PDF)
Free, Mandatory Program Services
These services are mandatory and administered to all cats during the spay/neuter surgery, without exception. Services are free to feral and free roaming cats trapped in San Francisco. Donations are always appreciated and enable us to care for more cats.
Cats trapped outside of San Francisco are charged a nominal fee. Out of county surgery must be arranged in advance.
- Sterilization surgery (including a small tattoo applied to either side of the incision)
- Eartip of the left ear
- Rabies vaccination
- FVRCP vaccination
- Microchip
- Single dose of Revolution (for fleas, hookworm, roundworm, mange and ear mites). If flea infestation is noted, we administer Droncit for tapeworms.
- All cats in this program will be registered in our feral cat colony database.
These services are provided during the spay/neuter surgery ONLY. We do not provide re-vaccination and/or flea and deworming medication for cats that have already been spayed/neutered.
Trap Rentals
- Rental Location 201 Alabama, Spay and neuter front desk from Tuesday to Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM
- We require a refundable deposit of $60 per rental.
Need information about trapping? Read Trapping 101 - The Basics (PDF)
For kittens that are not eating on their own and are found without a mother:
- Please do not intervene, the mother will likely return. It is normal for nursing cats to leave their kittens for hours at a time to search for food.
- It is critical the kittens remain in the mother's care for their survival.
- If you know the mother has been killed or you have observed from a distance that the mother has not returned for 24 hours, you can care for the kittens. An example of a kitten care kit can be found at, https://www.alleycat.org/resources/kitten-care-kit/
- If you cannot provide care for the kittens, bringing them to the shelter is the last resort. SF ACC has some capacity to care for unweaned kittens and they support bottle babies through their foster program. SF SPCA supports SF ACC directly and we collaborate closely on care for San Francisco's kittens.


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Auburn's Marshall under focus this spring
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn's Nick Marshall is enjoying a luxury none of Gus Malzahn's other college starting quarterbacks have had.
Marshall gets to return for a second season as the starter. He's going through his first spring practice and aiming to show everyone that he's much more than a runner with a strong arm.
"I hope this time next fall that they just feel he's truly a complete quarterback," Tigers offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee said. "I think he's got the talent."
Auburn's offense flourished with Marshall operating the zone read, either handing off to Tre Mason or keeping it and darting through the line. It seemed simple but was effective enough for the Tigers to win the Southeastern Conference and make it to the national championship game.
Malzahn has even higher expectations for Marshall since he's had eight different full-time starting quarterbacks in as many years on the college level.
Malzahn repeatedly spoke about the handicap the junior college transfer was saddled with last season after not being around for the spring.
The result was a midseason shift to a heavy reliance on the zone read as coaches discovered what worked best for Marshall at the time. He attempted a combined 26 passes in wins over Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri in the SEC championship game.
Malzahn said the pre-snap challenges of operating a hurry-up, no-huddle offense alone require more than a handful of practices to master.
"Really, what Nick did with two weeks of practice was really phenomenal," he said. "So the little things the casual eye has seen would be frustrating, but a lot of times there was a lot more to it than what it looks like.
"The goal for him will be at the end of the spring to know our base offense, our base fundamentals and be reactive. We really feel like that's going to happen and it will happen before the end of the spring."
Marshall feels as if it's already begun. Teammates say the soft-spoken quarterback has been more of a vocal leader since last season with a stronger comfort zone with both them and the offense. Marshall acknowledged he hesitated to speak up sometimes last season.
He passed for 1,976 yards and 14 touchdowns against six interceptions and rushed for 1,068 yards and 12 scores.
One number Lashlee is looking for a big improvement on is Marshall's 59.4 percent completion rate since he's not having to learn on the go any more.
Auburn's thin, inconsistent receiving group didn't help matters. Now, the nation's top-rated junior college receiver D'haquille Williams and freshman signee Stanton Truitt are already enrolled and going through spring. All of Marshall's top targets are back, led by Sammie Coates.
"We've got great receivers this year," Marshall said. "It's going to be sick watching them this year."
He also missed some open receivers last season. But the Tigers had the nation's top rushing attack to fall back on, running for a whopping 545 yards against Missouri.
Auburn was far more balanced in the national title game loss to Florida State.
Lashlee said Marshall's improvement in some aspects was clear late in the season.
"Now, you just hope he's well-rounded," the offensive coordinator said. "It's not a deal where they say, `Hey, if we can stop him running the ball, we beat him' … You hope it's this: `Hey, whatever they want to take away, that's great, we're going to beat them with the other thing.' He's a well-rounded, complete player, and you can take what they give you."


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|US$ 8690. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
|Engine and transmission
|779.00 ccm (47.53 cubic inches)
|Engine type:
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|Bore x stroke:
|68.0 x 53.6 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches)
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|Greenhouse gases:
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|Rake (fork angle):
|109 mm (4.3 inches)
|Front suspension:
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|Front wheel travel:
|130 mm (5.1 inches)
|Rear suspension:
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|Rear wheel travel:
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|Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers
|Front brakes diameter:
|310 mm (12.2 inches)
|Rear brakes:
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|Rear brakes diameter:
|267 mm (10.5 inches)
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|Dry weight:
|211.8 kg (467.0 pounds)
|Seat height:
|815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
|Overall height:
|1,064 mm (41.9 inches)
|Overall length:
|2,141 mm (84.3 inches)
|Overall width:
|770 mm (30.3 inches)
|Ground clearance:
|140 mm (5.5 inches)
|1,461 mm (57.5 inches)
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Class Description:
This Cloud Computing course at SQL University explains the Distributed Computing paradigms used by major vendors, and covers information useful to the data professional for implementing proper architecture designs.
General computer programming data development terminology, industry experience in at least one of those disciplines
Instructor and Bio:
Buck Woody – Bio available at: http://buckwoody.com
Class Detail:
In this class we'll focus on:
· What cloud computing is
· Where it can be used
· How it applies to you and your organization
Each day there will be a lecture, along with homework for the next class session. There will be a comprehensive final exam – it's contained primarily in your work environment!
Class 2 – Cloud Computing – Class Two, Use-Cases
Welcome to the second class in SQL University on "Cloud" computing. If you haven't had a chance to take a look at class one yet, you may want to switch to that post and learn about the definition of cloud computing, since I'll be using those terms today.
When many technical professionals hear about distributed computing, they begin listing the reasons it won't work in their environment. This comes from comparing a certain feature or process that they currently use, and don't find a corollary to from a particular cloud offering. The misunderstanding comes from a perception that a cloud vendor expects an organization to switch whole-cloth from one technology to another. But this is not the case. To help with this issue, the first place to start is with where a new technology fits. For instance, when you introduce an RDBMS into your environment, no one expects that you will no longer store data in anything other than an RDBMS database. It's simply another option that is used only where it fits.
A distributed computing environment is no different. It is not intended (nor should be intended) to replace an entire on-premise environment. Latency, private data, and many other issues preclude this from being a good choice. There are, however, instances where a distributed computing system works well. In general, these use-cases involve the following broad advantages:
· Scalability (up and back down)
· Defined Billing
· Abstraction from the platform and below
Note: I'm describing only a PaaS solution here (see the previous class for more information on this term) and not SaaS or IaaS. Those have different use cases.
Let's take a quick look at each of these, and then define the particular use-cases that seem to make the most sense in a PaaS distributed Computing Environment.
Scalability (up and back down)
In the case of a PaaS solution (such as Microsoft's Windows Azure) the system adds or subtracts computing power on-demand. In the case of Windows Azure, you can programmatically code the system to watch counters of your choice (computing power, logons, sessions, etc.) and add more computing power or storage. Your code must use a "Stateless Computing Model" for this to scale seamlessly, but this paradigm is not vendor-specific or even specific to the cloud, so the code is portable even back to your on-premise systems if you change your model away from a cloud provider at a later time. Conversely, you could code this way on-site and either move to the cloud or even expand the on-premise footprint of your application into the cloud as needed – this is called "bursting".
An important consideration is the ability to scale back down after you scale up. Some vendors require that you retain the resources you request for a certain period of time, so make sure you vet those conditions with your particular cloud vendor source.
Defined Billing
A PaaS distributed computing paradigm is "pay as you go", meaning you will be charged a mixture of compute, bandwidth and storage units. There are methods of estimating these costs (See the reading below), and ensure that the costs meet the objectives. From a use-case standpoint, defined billing is ideal because the cost burden can be directly applied to the business unit that wants the application (meaning IT does not have to carry that budget) or those situations where user activity generates revenue, such as a sales website. In other words, you pay more for when you're using it, but you're (theoretically at least) making more money because it is being used.
Abstraction from the platform and below
This use-case actually defines PaaS. In other distributed computing paradigms such as IaaS, you have to install and patch an operating system and platform, create and maintain your own scale-out architectures, and determine your own High-Availability strategies. In a SaaS environment you simply use the service provided by the cloud vendor. In PaaS, however, you write applications and store data, and do not control the operating system, platform, runtimes and so on. You simply focus on the application code and the data.
To put this more simply, if you type "setup.exe" or "./setup" then you're looking for IaaS – if you open Visual Studio or Eclipse, you're looking for PaaS - if you log on, do some work and then log off, you're looking for SaaS.
Specific Use-Cases
I've described these use-cases in more depth in the links below. A general list of where distributed computing works well are the following:
Windows Azure Use-Cases
Elastic Scale - Bursting workloads up and down in use patterns
Agility - The ability to quickly develop and deploy an application
New Development- Code option for new applications
Web-Centric Applications - Applications that are developed for a web paradigm
Hybrid Applications and Data - Applications and data that need to be both on-premise and in a distributed environment
High-Performance Computing - Applications that require multiple processing nodes, such as scientific, research or financial data (also known as Technical Computing)
Infrastructure Limits - Inability or unwillingness to add more physical computers to the environment
Fast Acquisitions - The ability to quickly migrate a newly acquired business to the current computing environment
The key is to examine what you do today in your computing environment, and decide which of your applications fit any of these patterns. For those that match the pattern, begin an Architectural Design Session (ADS) that defines how that application would be architected in a distributed computing environment, and whether the costs and benefits merit a closer investigation. Most of the cloud vendors have the ability to help you perform an ADS, either through a consultation or whitepapers and the like.
Reading Assignment:
One of the core tenants for developing in a distributed computing environment is to use Stateless Programming. In effect, using an HTTP server involves stateless programming, but people have added session state, ActiveX programming and the like and gotten away from it. But for scale, it's critical that you code in this manner. This is a very old reference, but a good starting place to discuss this topic: http://www.adiscon.com/iis/isapi005.htm


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According to our Prophet (may Allah grant him peace and bless him), before the Golden Age a great degeneration and injustice will prevail in society. Theft and fraud will grow, people will not seek to meet the needs of the needy, and only a small group of people will enjoy the benefits of affluence. But during the Golden Age, when the Qur'an's morality will prevail, every strata will benefit equally from justice, security, and peace. In such a secure environment, people will not commit any form of fraud, wickedness, and unlawful acts. The following sayings are only a few that describe the justice unique to the End Times:
Earth will be filled with equity and justice, just as it was previously filled with oppression and tyranny.( Abu Dawud)
... There will be no injustice or oppression under his [the Mahdi's] rule.( Ad-Dani)
The earth fills with justice.(Imam Rabbani, Mektubat Imam Rabbani (Letters of Imam Rabbani), vol. 1, no. 251)
He [the Mahdi] will distribute wealth evenly among people. His justice will permeate everywhere. Earth, replete with violence and wickedness, will overflow with justice upon his arrival.( Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar, p. 23)
During the time of Mahdi, justice will prevail to such an extent that every possession taken by force will be returned to his owner; furthermore, some other person's thing, even if it rests within one's teeth, will be given back to its owner… Security will permeate all over Earth and even a few ladies will be able to fulfil their hajj without the company of men.( Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar, p. 23)
Allah Commands Justice
O you who believe, be upholders of justice, bearing witness for Allah alone, even against yourselves or your parents and relatives. Whether they are rich or poor, Allah is well able to look after them. Do not follow your own desires and deviate from the truth. If you twist or turn away, Allah is aware of what you do. (Surat an-Nisa': 135)
As this verse maintains, Allah commands the believers to be just under all circumstances. For this reason, when the Qur'an's morality prevails, they will exercise justice in its true sense. Their system will ensure that all people take advantage of all benefits and will receive what they request, and that everyone will be protected and guarded. For this reason, people will no longer have an attitude that does not comply with the Qur'an's morality, and injustice and violence will disappear completely.
In the Golden Age, people will comply scrupulously with each Qur'anic verse and thereby bring about a Paradise-like environment of peace and security. One of the most telling attributes of a Muslim living in such an environment is his or her commitment to uphold justice under all circumstances, provide justice to others, and never to swerve from it. In such a society, the believers will maintain justice at every instant of life. No one will be allowed to live in misery or be subjected to injustice, for all people will receive a just recompense for their work, and no one will need to suffer to make ends meet. Everyone will be asked to accomplish things in line with his or her own ability and will be provided with all kinds of opportunities. Allah commands His believing servants to rule with justice. Some of the related verses are as follows:
Allah commands justice, doing good, and giving to relatives. And He forbids indecency, doing wrong, and tyranny. He warns you so that hopefully you will pay heed. (Surat an-Nahl: 90)
Allah commands you to return to their owners the things that you hold on trust and, when you judge between people, to judge with justice. How excellent is what Allah exhorts you to do! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. (Surat an-Nisa': 58)
Among those We have created there is a community who guide by the Truth and act justly according to it. (Surat al-A`raf: 181)
O you who believe, show integrity for the sake of Allah, bearing witness with justice. Do not let hatred for a people incite you into not being just. Be just. That is closer to heedfulness… (Surat al-Ma'ida: 8)
At present, we can see clearly the existence of great injustice and an unequal allocation of resources. Images of children starving to death or of people murdering one another for a loaf of bread bring to mind social justice. That the wealth of the 200 richest people amounts to the wealth of 2.5 billion fellow human beings is the most explicit indication of the prevailing unjust system. When there are so many people in need, many affluent people still strive to hoard even more goods to add to their fortunes. Money spent only for pleasure and debauchery, or for no purpose at all, may well become the way out for hundreds of thousands of people dying of hunger. However, some miserly people still turn their faces away from those who are suffering. In the Qur'an, Allah describes these people as follows:
No indeed! You do not honor orphans or urge the feeding of the poor; you devour inheritance with voracious appetites and have an insatiable love of wealth. (Surat al-Fajr: 17-20)
Such moral corruption is the result of being selfish and losing the feelings of cooperation and solidarity. In this case, the only solution is to establish the Qur'an's morality throughout society, for those people who display its morality are just, compassionate, and seek to help those in need. Only through the existence of such morally excellent people can this Earth be filled with justice, abundance, and blessings.
Some Qur'anic verses regarding the establishment of social justice on Earth are as follows:
You will not attain true goodness until you give of what you love. Whatever you give away, Allah knows it. (Surah Al 'Imran: 92)
As for those who hoard up gold and silver and do not spend it in the Way of Allah, give them the news of a painful punishment. (Surat at-Tawba: 34)
O you who believe, give away some of the good things you have earned and some of what the land produces for you. And do not aim toward the defective therefrom, spending [from that] while you would not take it [yourself] except with closed eyes. Know that Allah is Rich Beyond Need, Praiseworthy. (Surat al-Baqara: 267)
Those who give in times of both ease and hardship, those who control their rage and pardon other people—Allah loves the good-doers. (Surah Al 'Imran: 134)
[Charity is] for the poor who are held back in the Way of Allah, unable to travel in the land. The ignorant consider them rich because of their reticence. You will know them by their mark. They do not ask from people insistently. Whatever good you give away, Allah knows it. (Surat al-Baqara: 273)
If someone is in difficult circumstances, there should be a deferral until things are easier. But making a free gift of it would be better for you, if you only knew. (Surat al-Baqara: 280)
They give food, despite their love for it, to the poor and orphans and captives [saying]: "We feed you only out of desire for the Face of Allah. We do not want any repayment from you or any thanks." (Surat al-Insan: 8-9)
Have you seen him who denies the religion? He is the one who harshly rebuffs the orphan and does not urge the feeding of the poor. (Surat al-Ma'un: 1-3)
And how is it with you that you do not give in the Way of Allah, when the inheritance of the heavens and Earth belongs to Allah? Those of you who gave and fought before the Victory are not the same as those who gave and fought afterward. They [the former] are higher in rank. But to each of them Allah has promised the Best. Allah is aware of what you do. (Surat al-Hadid: 10)
The Golden Age will be a blessed period during which people will comply scrupulously with Allah's commands, and, as a result, justice, self-sacrifice, and charity will prevail. In this blessed period, the rich will not hesitate to give to the needy, and everyone will think of the good and comfort of others. This spirit of sharing will make everyone enjoy the same level of welfare and will solve many age-old problems, such as poverty and hunger.


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The new Washington County High School will be built along KY 555 and the new Springfield Northwest Bypass.
That announcement was made Monday night at the district's monthly school board meeting.
The property was purchased from Tommy Ward and a group known as PCS Partners for the price of $701,500. The school district bought a total of 61 acres, and Ward and his group donated an additional five acres at no charge. The cost of the property averaged $10,629 per acre.
After over 40 years in criminal justice, Springfield Police Chief Fred Armstrong is set to retire.
Before tobacco was king in Kentucky, grapes were a majestic crop.
Around the time of the Civil War and Prohibition, Kentucky was the nation's third largest grape-producing state.
"When that was, it was prior to the Civil War, and the war itself disrupted the whole thing," Rick Greenwell, Washington County agricultural extension agent, said. "Then Prohibition finished it off, which is what put us into the modern day agriculture that ended several years ago."
On Sunday the Lincoln Men's Golf Club held the Stag Scramble, the kick-off tournament for the year.
With the wind blowing around 15 to 25 MPH and the ground soaked, the playing was tough.
The winning team of Tony Medley, Ted McNeal and Ricky "Bobby" Hoppes posted nine under 62.
Second place went to Mikie Yates, Fred Armstrong, and Pat Cassitty; with an eight under 63.
Third place went to Bill Frost, Brad Reynolds, and Travis Wheatley.
The St. Catharine College Patriots journeyed to Williamsburg on Saturday to play a softball doubleheader against the University of the Cumberlands.
The two games could have easily cleared up the seeding for post-season play that is scheduled to start next Monday.
Instead, after the teams split the twin bill, the picture for the Mid-South Conference tournament remained as murky as the local creeks this spring.
Both St. Catharine and Cumberlands now have a 6-16 record in the conference.
The St. Catharine College track and field teams haven't yet recruited enough athletes to compete for team titles at any meets.
First year coach Blake Jones is encouraged by the improvement his runners have shown each time out this spring.
That improvement continued Saturday at the Bellarmine University Invitational in Louisville.
Three Patriots recorded personal records at the meet.
The Patriots were able to place in the top 10 in three events on the cold, blustery, rainy day that brought 17 teams to Bellarmine.
Most people would be glad if they were told they could go to Rio for a weekend.
The St. Catharine College baseball team would just as soon be staying home Friday and Saturday.
That's because Luther Bramblett's Bat Pats are not headed for a resort destination, but instead to the University of Rio Grande in southeast Ohio.
A Washington County native and former Commander is taking the helm of the football program.
Community members came out to welcome Washington County High School's new football coach Eric Sagrecy on April 12 at the high school.
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Man lives
In a sun lit world
Of what he believes to be reality
There is unseen by most
An underworld that is just as real
But not as brightly lit a
I can write a verse and take the sun away... DARKNESS
Say good bye to light bcause it's gone today... DARKNESS
Ain't no smiling happiness is done away... DARKNESS
Watch me paint a pic that'll make you run away... DARKNESS
[Tech N9ne]
I don't really give of fuck what you think of me I had it up to here. yep.
Follow me into another de-mention of insanity's right here. step...
I know your feelin it I'm lovein you when I'm kissin n fuckin you n in a minute I'm a veer
An by the pluck of the jugular see the blood of my lover and then I finish when your near
I'm sorry but I mean it cause when I got the tool on bitch I got bulimic up in her like a
gynecologist with a penis
And when they bled on me I was giddy and never squeamish.
Bad as a demon I cannot get rid of her I really rely on the feelin of the sex an the red of a
Can I take a bite of your cerebellum I think it'll really get me up if I could be suckin your
Id rather just die than inflict any pain on somebody who truly put trusted me.
Better yet I just make her the suffer who taught me mocked me n fucked with me.
Maybe get up in the club and shoot it up and makem panic at the disco... (backwards)
I can paint a dark picture.
You don't want me to start with, cha.
Don't want me commin with the heart, hit cha.
Chew you up and if you really tart, spit cha.
After the brain I put the lemon moraine in.
Blood of a dame is what I drain my fang's in.
Takein the spirit and the body it came in.
Away from the sun n forever you can remain in.
[Chorus x2]
When I'm all up on a pallet a pain with blood of my name in vain sun up in it
Imna break it down the walls n try to stop me from poppin my gun up in it
Skits onta me honor me for the time never given to the rhyme in another mind lookin like a
nice guy
Behind the face be the beast of another mutha fucka that be heard the least.
So many here me when I say they can, that I remember everybody that layd me astray. yo fuckem.
Nobody but my closest know about my darkness and when they fall away. yo fuckm.
I'm to sick that I never checked outa my mental-ward working in sweden
Burin the bodies this song made my memory feedm ghost made me loud and I'm proud I can see them
I don't even wanna talk about it but I do it for the demons and the devils alive
Hopein that the nonbelievers get a number two in the eye please try to die save me the time
When I make a move when I'm commin through I'm a stay devoted to rhyme [x9]
Devoted to mine hex sign ruda wicked I'm a be forever de-dine
Picture this my wrist silt pissed off I'm hangin from a meat hook,
Yo I'm bangin on a meat hook it's the twist this chapter ya miss the darker the venom of a
main hook book
I'm tellin everybody I'm not doin so well I'm feelin my noggin to you better watch ya self
Sub-noise when I'm bangin on a tech set best believe the dark times are here my lips eclipse
[Chorus x2]
I'm your worst fear.
I'm your favorite.
I'm your acquired taste.
Will you savor it.
If it blood thirst will you run from it.
No need cause I'm inside of you.
When the sun is spit.
You cannot escape me I'm your last resort your.
When you have a evil you cannot report.
I'm your royal sunshine malicious and heartless.
If ever you need an alibi rely on me I am.
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Great Galesburg Shake
Handshake - Eye Contact - Social Grace - Engagement - Confidence - Sense of Humor
And the winner is.... Lakota Beach, GHS North Senior!
Congratulations! :)
The Great Galesburg Shake Committee would like to thank all of the people who helped make the event possible:
Thank you to the Ron Clark Academy for allowing us to steal their idea of an Amazing Shake and make it our own.
Thanks to District 205 for allowing us to keep the Great Galesburg Shake alive.
Thanks to our Donors who made it all possible. Due to their generous donations we were able to "Dream BIG":
Jet Air, Inc.
Galesburg Community Foundation
Blick Art Materials
Galesburg Public Schools Foundation
Galesburg Cottage Hospital
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
Lombard Booster Club
Churchill Jr. High School
Gale Elementary PTO
Steele Elementary PTO
Galesburg High School Student Council
Nielson Elementary PTO
King Elementary PTO
Thorn's Pets & Supplies
Century 21, Tucker-Swanson
Chuck Ross Mel Foster
Full Gospel Church
Music Makers, Dave Plunk
Watson Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory
MetLife, Ron Koehler
Patti & Mike Bibo
Heather Duchene
Matthew LeClere
Dickerson's Photography
Cooks and Company
Galesburg Hy-Vee Stores
Pam Davidson
Jimmy John's
Q's Cafe
Chuck Ross
Mike & Patti Bibo
Bill Hayes
Hosts of Events:
GHS Field House
American Legion
United Way of Knox County
Knox Prairie Community Kitchen and
the Central Congregational Church
Prize Basket Donors
Galesburg Area Vocational Center
Rivet Boutique
Dakota at Primrose Salon
Amanda Pilger
Dawn Hutchison
Knox College
Carl Sandburg College
Barb Sandstrom
Kristen Lingafelter
Laurie Aten
Thanks to all the wonderful community members who volunteered to be judges!
The Great Galesburg Shake is an opportunity for students in grades 4 - 12 to use their manners and conversational skills in a professional environment. In 2015, Galesburg CUSD #205 adopted the 12 Tools for Triumph to teach students how to give a proper handshake, use eye contact, and present themselves for today's opportunities as well as in the future. Several educators from District #205 have attended the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA. At RCA, they hold an annual competition called The Amazing Shake, which inspired the Great Galesburg Shake.
April 20, 2016
Round 1 - 90 students (10 from each school), will make first impressions on Galesburg business professionals.
Round 2 - The top 25 students advance to a luncheon to be scored on their social skills and etiquette.
Round 3a - The top 12 students will visit and learn about how community agencies serve the Galesburg community.
April 21, 2016
Round 3b - The top 12 students will share how the community agency they visited serves the Galesburg community.
Round 4 - The top 8 students will serve and dine with citizens of Galesburg at a Community Dinner at Central Congregational
Church. All members of the Galesburg community are welcome to attend the dinner at 5:30 pm.
April 24 - 27, 2016
Round 5 & 6 - These rounds will be taking place out of town at a surprise location. 5 students will continue on to Round 5.
Round 6 will be a competition between the top 2 students. The winner will be announced Thursday, April 27, at 6:00 PM, in front of GHS.
You can follow Rounds 5 & 6 on Twitter at @205GreatShake.
The winner of the 2016 Great Galesburg Shake will receive a gift basket thanks to the following donors:
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The 2016 Great Galesburg Shake would like to thank our sponsors & partners:
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