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Children with autism often show a heightened sensitivity to factors that don't usually bother others as much, such as loud talking, bright lights or a scratchy tag on a shirt.
Now Harvard and MIT neuroscientists have found what may be a critical link between autism and a key neurotransmitter that regulates inhibition and excitation in brain activity.
The study appears in a Dec. 17 paper in the journal Current Biology.
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The research team led by Caroline Robertson, a junior fellow of the Harvard Society of Fellows, used brain imaging coupled with a visual test known to trigger different reactions in the brains of people with autism and those without the disorder. The team showed that differences between the two groups were associated with a breakdown in the signaling pathway used by GABA, one of the brain's chief inhibitory neurotransmitters.
GABA plays a key role in inhibiting activity in the brain and past studies of animals with autism-like symptoms have found reduced GABA activity in the brain. Until now there has been no direct evidence for such a link in humans.
"This is the first time, in humans, that a neurotransmitter in the brain has been linked to autistic behavior - full stop," Robertson said in a Harvard University news release.
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"This theory that the GABA signaling pathway plays a role in autism has been shown in animal models, but until now we never had evidence for it actually causing autistic differences in humans."
The tests suggested that while GABA is present in the brains of autistic people, its ability to inhibit may be compromised. This malfunction could also be tied to seizures, another common symptom of autism.
"Autism is often described as a disorder in which all the sensory input comes flooding in at once, so the idea that an inhibitory neurotransmitter was important fit with the clinical observations," Robertson said. "In addition, people with autism often have seizures – there is a 20 to 25 percent co-morbidity between autism and epilepsy – and we think seizures are runaway excitation in the brain."
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While the finding is exciting and could help lead to a better understanding and perhaps better treatment for autism, experts caution it is a highly complicated condition and this is just one piece of a vast puzzle.
"I'm excited about this study, but there are many other molecules in the brain, and many of them may be associated with autism in some form," Robertson said.
Neuroscientists have found what may be a link between autism and a key neurotransmitter.
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Today the Supreme Court upheld the 2010 health care law in a dramatic victory for President Barack Obama. The lead up to today's decision has prompted debate between opponents and supporters of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act two years ago. Take a look at how we got to the health care system we have in place today.
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Prior to the 20th century, nothing even close to what could be called a health care system existed in the United States. Although the Civil War had led to some medical breakthroughs in terms of surgical techniques and pain management, medical knowledge, techniques and treatment availability at the time left little hope that patients would actually recover from severe ailments. As NPR's Alex Blumberg and Adam Davidson point out, medical treatments may have been downright medieval at the time, consisting of potions. But at least it was cheap. "In 1900, the average American spent $5 a year on health care ($100 in today's money)," they note in their report.
How the Civil War Changed Modern Medicine
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt was the first presidential candidate to get behind the idea of a national health insurance plan. Roosevelt ultimately didn't win election that year. Proponents of government-provided health care tried to press the issue through state initiatives, only to see their efforts fail in 16 states. Roosevelt's plan may have certainly been ahead of its time, particularly since there weren't that many services that doctors could actually provide patients during that era.
At the same time, however, developments within the medical community changed the face of the industry. The horrors of World War I led to advances in the areas of wound care, sanitation, pain management and more, according to an article published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. Hospitals in the United States began to widely adopt the practice of using antiseptics to sanitize their facilities, preventing the possibility of medical personnel or patients becoming exposed to infection. That decade also saw the introduction of the first employer group insurance contracts (though not specifically for health insurance) as well as the first physician service and industrial health plans.
In 1928, Alexander Fleming made one of the most important discoveries in the history of medicine: penicillin, a life-saving drug used to treat countless millions. It would be decades, however, before penicillin would be mass-produced. Fleming's discovery was the signature achievement in an era that saw medical treatment become more effective, and, as a result, expensive. The Great Depression also fueled concerns about affordability of medical treatment as millions of Americans suddenly found themselves out of work. In 1929, Baylor Hospital provided the first group health insurance plan in the United States through an agreement with Dallas-area teachers. The plan was the forerunner of Blue Cross. The effort wasn't just meant to be in the best interests of patients, but also the hospitals. Patient facilities saw more empty beds as fewer patients during the Great Depression could afford treatment without participating in these collective prepaid health insurance plans.
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As part of his push to create a social safety net for Americans during the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt advocated the passage of national health insurance. Roosevelt pushed ahead with efforts to pass Social Security first, a bill which intentionally omitted any mention of medical care to ensure its passage. Harry Truman attempted to carry on Roosevelt's legacy in 1945 by calling on Congress to create such a program. His efforts failed, partly due to criticism by the American Medical Association (AMA), who called the plan "socialized medicine." In this photo taken in 1937, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt examines a chart of enrollment of health care insurance plans.
Like its predecessor, World War II would lead to new medical advancements, including the widespread adoption of antibiotics and the use of ultrasound. The war would also have a similar effect in terms of the spread of employer-sponsored health plans. Because the nation was in a state of emergency and had a legally mandated wage freeze as a result, employers had to attract workers to assist the war effort by providing them with benefits, including health insurance. Tax laws passed between 1943 and 1945 also gave breaks to employers who provided insurance to their employees, which gave businesses all the more incentive to offer coverage. Following the war, employer-sponsored health insurance became common. In 1951, around 77 million Americans had some kind of coverage, according to an insurance industry trade group. That era also saw one of the most celebrated medical achievements in history: Jonas Salk's polio vaccine.
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Although health insurance was widely available to employed Americans in the mid-20th century, the unemployed and the elderly were often excluded from these plans. President John F. Kennedy campaigned on the issue of insuring these groups. President Lyndon B. Johnson succeeded where Kennedy left off, securing the passage of a bill through Congress creating Medicare and Medicaid. At the bill-signing ceremony, shown here, Johnson presented former president Truman with the nation's first Medicare card. Within the medical industry itself, an increasing number of doctors began specializing in certain fields of medicine rather than acting as general physicians. By 1960, more than two-thirds of doctors reported themselves as full-time specialists, rather than general practitioners.
Starting with Richard Nixon in 1970, presidents have offered successive plans for covering the nation's uninsured, but they have have stalled for different reasons. In 1974, Nixon put forward a plan to cover all Americans through private insurance, only to have the Watergate scandal force him out of office. An economic crisis prevented Jimmy Carter from pushing forward with a national health plan. Congress late in Reagan's second term attempted to expand Medicare, only to have the law repealed the following year. Bill Clinton had a 1,300-page health care reform bill that was never even taken up for a vote in Congress. Since Nixon's presidency, health care costs have continued to rise, often outpacing inflation. This increase is due to a number of factors, including the increased use of new medical technologies for diagnosis and treatment. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed by President Barack Obama was intended to cover the 30 million Americans who live without health insurance, according to the bill's authors. It has been the most far-reaching piece of health care legislation since Johnson's signed the legislation creating the Medicare and Medicaid health care programs.
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I'm going to purchase a small air compressor for our garage to use on the variety of projects that they come in handy for. From painting to blowing up tires they can be very useful. Air compressors are not new and most people have them. The type of compressor you need may at time depend on the size and use. As for me, I need to get a small air compressor that I can use and take along with me. In this article, we are going to tell you the right compressor you should get for your job and some of the features to look at.
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If you love pancakes, you might as well want to have a device that has the same shape. It has a pancake form that ensures stability. I'm talking about this device from Porter-Cable. This device is for people who want to have uninterrupted hours of operation. This device feature 150 psi max reservoir pressure keeps much air in the reservoir ensuring that it can run for long hours without you having to stop.
Included with this device is the oil-free pump that is long lasting and it ensures that you don't have to deal with maintenance issues. Additionally, the air compressor comes a low-amp motor of 120-volt starts effortlessly in chilly weather. You can also start it using the extension thread. The compressor has quick recovery time because it has 2.6 SCFM, 90 psi. Investing in this machine is the best thing you can do.
- It has quick recovery time
- It is not expensive to maintain since it is maintenance free
- The machine is durable
- The air compress is long lasting
- The pump is durable
- It is ideal for firing nailers and inflating tires
- It is portable thanks to its size
- It can start quickly even during the cold weather and thus you don't have to- worry
- The pump is durable
- The critical components are protected by a console cover.
- It is user-friendly
- This air compressor is small yet powerful
- It is not good for industrial use
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We live in our world where people don't need disturbance. If this is you, you have found the best air compressor that operates quietly. It comes with a pump that is oil-free and durable. The control board and the roll cage offer safeguarding to major components of the compressor. Not only that but it comes with ball tap drain that permits fast and careful reservoir draining. When you look at this device, it was made with you in mind. It is designed to meet your storage needs with a handy thread wrap that makes it easy to store.
The high flow regulator that accompanies this machine ensures that you get improved. Furthermore, the air compressor comes with a 2.6-amp motor that allows for effortless startup and lowered breaker tipping. I cannot forget to mention the turn over the cage and the complete-protection casing designed to protect the component from the usual wear and tear as well as unintentional damage. This ensures that your device lasts longer enabling you to get value for your cash. It is among the best small air compressors.
- The air compressor is lightweight
- This gives off less noise
- It is easy to store
- Transporting this machine is easy since it is lightweight
- The oil-free pump helps to keep your work area clean
- The major components of the air compressor are protected by a cover
- The air compressor is ideal for woodworkers and carpenters
- It is user-friendly and thus ensures that even if you are a beginner you can still use it like a pro
- Check the regulator carefully before making a purchase because it may be faulty.
Most of the time, we look at the size of an item and presume that it would not handle the job that we want to purchase it to do. But that is not the case when it comes to air compressors. While the air compressor may be small in size, it would be powerful than the bigger one. It all depends on your work. Before purchasing your air compressor, ensure you know the type of work you intend to use it on. If you would be using it on the go, it is recommendable that you get a small and portable air compressor.

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Pitted against each other to recover a map to the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine, two recovery specialists follow the trail to Arizona. But someone doesn't want them to find the map. . .or the mine. They must work together despite their mistrust and growing attraction, to save themselves.
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On her own for the first time working as a Macy's sewing department clerk, Annie Wood discovers a hidden gift: she is a talented fashion designer. As she runs from ghosts of the past, soon Annie enters a creative world that takes her to the fashion houses of Paris and into a life of adventure full of purpose and love.


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- Bedrooms: 5
- Baths: 4
- Partial Baths: 0
- Lot Size: 9100
- Style: Single Family
- Garage: 3
- Schools: Deer Valley Unified
- Taxes: $4,589
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If lake front living is what you have been looking for, then you can stop your search at 5671 W Arrowhead Lake Drive, located in Glendale's prestigious community of Arrowhead Lakes. This 5,000 square foot semi-custom home re-defines the word exquisite, both inside and out.
The seller's have spared no expense when it comes to luxurious living with a flare for class and elegance. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by a beautiful foyer complete with the graceful pillars and custom iron work that adorns the spiral staircase. Rich oak wood floors lead the way, as you begin your exploration of this one-of-a-kind lake front property.
The comfortable floor plan includes five bedrooms, four full baths, an office, formal living areas and a gourmet kitchen that will leave you hoping you still have your grandmother's favorite cookie recipe. A unique design includes two islands with bar seating and a veggie sink for convenience. Custom cabinetry with intricate wood-working accents, as well as a bank of lighted display cabinets, compliment the rich granite counters and the hand-painted inset ceiling. This gourmet kitchen comes with a premium GE Profile stainless appliance package and a breathtaking view of the lake from the cozy eat-in nook.
Speaking of the lake, let's take a look at the amazing grounds of 5671 W Arrowhead Lake Drive. At the patio and the balcony, you will find an extensive use of travertine stone and custom iron railings. The backyard landscaping efficiently captures the full-length view of the water front, while offering amenities such as a heated salt-water pool with a lovely water feature, and an outdoor kitchen with a sink and premium appliances which include two grills, a refrigerator and a motorized spit. You can enjoy the lake view from poolside, off the balcony or by the boat dock.
Other interior amenities include custom paint and window coverings throughout, updated bathrooms with custom vanities and fixtures, vaulted ceilings and accent pillars. The secondary bedrooms upstairs have private access to the balcony, as well as a fireplace in the family room and a wet bar with seating and a refrigerator.
The master suite is located upstairs with a view of the surrounding mountains and the lake front from additional sitting area or the walk-out balcony. The spa-like bathroom is adorned with classic marble and updated his-n-her vanities and fixtures. There is a separate glass block walk-in shower and a raised jetted tub plus two walk-in closets, one for the Mr. of the house and one for the Mrs.
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Introduction to Part 107 Drone Seminar
AOPA, in partnership with ROTOR FX LLC, is offering a fun program that provides the information you need to help pass your Part 107 Knowledge Test. Spend half a day with an instructor to get up to speed on important issues like airspace, weather briefings, and regulations. By attending a seminar at ROTOR FX, you'll meet flight instructors in your area so you have a connection to the general aviation community for answers to questions and if desired, to help you fulfill your journey into other pilot certificates and ratings. Best of all, these seminars are FREE!
The seminar is developed to cover all the topics needed to pass the FAA Remote Pilot Part 107 Knowledge Test, which are: aircraft registration, pilot certification, regulations, safety, airspace, waivers, weather, and emergencies. The material will be presented in a fun, interactive way, and you'll get free course materials to take home so you can review what you have learned.
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Cheesy Crab Corn Chowder
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 292.1
- Total Fat: 9.7 g
- Cholesterol: 24.4 mg
- Sodium: 478.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
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IntroductionMmmm...sharp cheddar and sherry make this chowder exceptionally delicious! Give it a try... Mmmm...sharp cheddar and sherry make this chowder exceptionally delicious! Give it a try...
Number of Servings: 12
12 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
12 large baby carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, cubed
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
8 tbsp. Blue Bonnet Light Margarine
2 cups none-fat evaporated milk
2 cups imitation crab meat
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup dry sherry
2 cups frozen corn
1/4 cup flour (mixed with water until runny)
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
In a large stock pot, melt margarine. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic and red pepper. Saute until soft. Add water, potatoes, parsley, corn and seasonings. Cook until potatoes are tender. Add crab, milk and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Slowly drizzle flour and water mixture, stirring constantly. Increase heat until mixture begins to thicken, stirring all the while. Once thickened, reduce heat and serve with your favorite herb bread or biscuits. Makes 12 servings.
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Johnny Deep Confirms Engagement, Shows Off His 'Chick Ring'!
Johnny Depp shows off his ring while attending a press conference for his new movie Transcendence at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Monday (March 31) in Beijing, China.
The 50-year-old actor confirmed at the event that he is indeed engaged to fiancee Amber Heard and called his engagement ring a "chick's ring"!
"The fact that I'm wearing a chick's ring on my finger is probably a dead giveaway. Not very subtle," Johnny said before talking about his upcoming wedding. "I think that I would be better at making women's shoes than I would be at wedding planning, I can't plan anything. I'm really bad at that stuff."
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It's true what they say… "Video killed the radio star"! And if you're a nostalgic person, you might feel a bit sad. But think about it: while staring at your mobile phone, have you ever felt more engaged than when you are watching a video? I bet not!
Whether it's YouTube, Vine or integrated content, video has quickly become one of the most impactful ways to speak to an audience. According to a recent study by Usurv, delivering content via video is the absolute best way to go. Consumers are 39 percent more likely to share content if it's delivered via video, 36 percent more likely to comment and 56 percent more likely to give that video a coveted "like."
At Beem, we work every day to deliver the best employee solutions to our clients, helping their employees feel engaged at work and to be part of their mobile community. We already support external video sources and we enable users to share images within the platform, but the numbers don't lie, and there's a big appetite for user-generated video as well… and so we've answered the call!
We're excited to announce that we've implemented a user-generated video feature to encourage each and every employee to share even more of their experiences with their colleagues. Whether that's a meeting at the office, an exciting event employees are attending, or using the video to share ideas or projects, the instant video feature will help each and every user to actively contribute to their community and feel part of an organisation building a strong company culture.
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As part of a multi-state tour, Greg Hoy of the Brooklyn NY band Twice as Bright will play a semi-acoustic (i.e., electrified, but quiet) set this Tuesday, February 16, at Gin & Tonic, 2408 Wisconsin.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twice as Bright offers "a power-pop explosion fueled by hooks you'll swear must grow on trees outside [Hoy's] Brooklyn window. Like Paul McCartney, only blonder." And International Cork writes, "Muscular with brains, brainy with muscle, Greg Hoy writes the kind of left-of-the-dial rock that the repeat button on your cd player was designed for."
Headlining for Hoy is Glover Park's own The Drive-In, playing a rare acoustic set of their melodic alt-country compositions.
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Nathdwara is a city in Rajasthan state of western India. It is located in the Aravalli hills, on the banks of the Banas River in Rajsamand District, just north of Udaipur. This holy town is famous for its..
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It may seem strange, but eating is a past time in Nathdwara. Roadside food stalls famous for their yummy, scrumptious and delicious on-the-street food..
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2 reviews for Vacation – The Traveler's Journal – Blue
This is an incredibly unique journal for those who like to travel. They are precise and have the back page where you can elaborate on the event/experience. I am up to my third journal. I look back to recollect where I was and when I was there along with people's names and places I have eaten and or stayed. I often check my memory to see how well I recall names, places, people. I have written down the names of countless waiters and waitresses, Hotel managers, museum curators and people you just meet. It's a lot of fun as well. I love it and recommend it to anyone who likes to travel.


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The Great Draw Rein Debate
There is no shortage of topics to discuss in the horse world. Yet few engender such forceful opinions as a debate over the use of draw reins and whether they help or hinder the schooling of a horse. Like many debates, there may be no absolute right or wrong. Each individual has to weigh the impassioned anecdotes before choosing sides.
Perhaps it's the primary purpose of draw reins that incites such fervent discussion. They are, essentially, a training aid designed to help set a horse's head. Though there are a number of styles of draw reins, they are all variations on a theme: draw reins run through the rings of the horse's bit, with one end attaching to either a breastplate or directly to the girth, and the other end being held in the rider's hands. When the horse elevates its head above the height restricted by the draw reins, it feels pressure on the bit. The pressure is released when the horse lowers its head. Furthermore, draw reins can force the horse to bring its nose toward a vertical plane.
To escape pressure, the horse arches its neck and brings its nose closer to its chest. Sounds fine and good, right? After all, aren't competition horses of all disciplines required at some point to perform in a collected frame, their head in a suitably submissive posture?
Not so fast. Purists steadfastly claim that there are more classic methods of teaching a horse the proper headset without resorting to gimmicks such as draw reins. If a young horse is started properly, their argument goes, it can be taught with exercises to supple its head and neck by bending it laterally. Then, as it learns to respond to the driving aids of a rider's leg plus the restrictive aid of the rider's hand, it will learn to travel lightly on the bit with a naturally balanced and proper head carriage. When draw reins are added to the schooling sessions, the young horse learns vices such as leaning on the draw reins for support, becoming dull to the rider's hands. Remove the draw reins and the horse's head zings right back to where it was in the beginning. Draw reins, the purists assert, are merely a crutch for the unsophisticated rider.
And just who are these unsophisticated riders? Draw rein supporters cite some of the top competitors in showjumping and western performance who are not shy about schooling their horses in draw reins, especially before a major event. While not every equestrian possesses the skill level of a grand prix rider or Quarter horse World Show champion, there's no harm in employing some of the same tactics on their own horse, right? After all, a headstrong horse can morph into a compliant puppy dog once it feels the restrictive powers of a set of draw reins. And if an otherwise well-trained show horse needs a few minutes in a pair of draw reins to reinforce what it already knows, where's the harm? At a large show, the last thing a rider needs is a horse sightseeing rather than focusing on its job. Draw reins, enthusiasts claim, are a useful tool.
So, where do you stand on the great draw rein debate? Do you chastise anyone who uses them, or do you view draw reins as an auxiliary aid for riding, right alongside your favorite pair of spurs?
To be certain, draw reins can cause problems in the wrong hands. Before using a pair on your horse, consult with a professional trainer who can evaluate your horse's current level of training. And then listen to both sides of the draw rein argument. Only then can you decide what is best for you and your horse.


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Hillary Clinton is the latest politician to join Instagram and has racked up thousands of followers in mere minutes. She's kind of late to the party, but hey, she's been a little busy.
The presidential candidate's bio lists her as a "doting grandmother, among other things," which leaves the hope that her Insta will be filled with pics of adorable granddaughter Charlotte.
Clinton's first post is classic politician: a shot of several suits, all in red, white, and blue. The former secretary of state is known for her rainbow of pantsuits; her Twitter bio dubs herself a "pantsuit aficionado" along with a "hair icon." And the caption, "Hard choices," is a totally savvy way to promote her 2014 book of the same name.
Because this is the Internet, the immediate comments on the photo were along the lines of "YAAS QUEEN" and "ICONIC." You know you're doing well when a kinda boring photo of suits on hangers gets the Beyoncé treatment.
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Landlord confidence worse than during financial crash
Landlords' confidence in the buy to let (BTL) sector has collapsed to an all-time low and is now 'worse than levels witnessed during the financial crash', the CEO of the UK's largest landlord association told leading mortgage professionals today (2nd February 2016).
Richard Lambert, Chief Executive Officer of the National Landlords Association (NLA), told delegates at the Building Societies Association's (BSA) annual meet-up for mortgage professionals that confidence in landlords' business expectations has tumbled by more than a third over the past year* – down from 67 per cent to an all-time low of 43 per cent.
The current level of confidence in the BTL sector is now five per cent lower than levels witnessed after the financial crash in 2007.
Mr Lambert outlined how the actions taken by the Chancellor in last year's Summer Budget and Autumn Statements has led the NLA to reverse its previous prediction of the continued growth of the private rented sector (PRS) by another million more households over the next five years.
It now forecasts that, if landlords follow through on their intentions, there will be a dramatic sell-off of 500,000 properties in the next 12 months, followed by another 100,000 sold each year to 2021. The net effect will be that the PRS will be smaller by up to 136,000 properties.
He presented findings from the latest NLA Quarterly Landlord Panel survey, which showed:
- The proportion of landlords looking to sell in next 12 months has more than doubled since July 2015 (up from seven per cent to 19 per cent).
- Over the next few years - 28 per cent of landlords don't plan to purchase any more properties, 10 per cent plan to reduce their portfolio, and five per cent plan to sell up completely.
Mr Lambert said:
"Two speeches from the Chancellor in 2015 have led to a crisis in confidence greater than when all but a few BTL products were immediately withdrawn from the market following the 2007 financial crash.
"Up to half a million properties could come onto the market as a result of the Summer Budget and Autumn Statement, which the Chancellor will no doubt deem a success.
"But there is no guarantee that these will be the one or two-bedroom flats or small houses that will appeal to first time buyers, especially as landlords are more likely to offload less desirable stock in less desirable areas.
"We've always said that Mr Osborne is blinded to the impact of his decisions by his commitment to homeownership. He may have intended to focus on the small-scale part-time investor, but it's the larger and more professional landlords who will be hit worst by cuts to mortgage tax relief and increases to stamp duty, and who appear most likely to leave the sector.
"What happens to the people these landlords house if they still can't buy and there are fewer and fewer properties available to rent?"
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Weird last play of the game.... kinda like Rivers last pass last week. Maybe they hearing Von and Bradley's footsteps.
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The Essence of Sincere Repentance
By Sadaf Farūqi
In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful;
All the praise and thanks is due to Allāh, the Lord of al-`ālameen. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allāh, and that Muhammad, Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam is His Messenger.
How many times has your conscience piped up to you at some time along the day with a "I should not have done that," followed by a feeling of remorse and guilt; of wanting to undo a damage caused, of wishing for things to have gone along a better route? How many times do images of some of your past actions flash back at you, making you queasy and uncomfortable, wanting to go back to that time and living those moments again, without doing those wrong actions?
Definition of Tawbah
The word "tawbah (repentance)" in Arabic literally means "to turn". This word and its renditions have been used in many verses in the Qur'an, but its essence is the same: to turn towards Allah in humility after having disobeyed Him or transgressed His limits.
Allah the Almighty says: "Do they not know that it is Allāh Who accepts the repentance of His servants and receives (approves) their charity, and that Allāh is the Relenting, the Compassionate?" (At-Tawbah, 9: 104); "Say: 'O My servants, who wronged against their souls, do not despair of Allāh's mercy! For Allāh forgives all sins; for He is indeed Forgiving, Compassionate." (Az-Zumar, 39: 53)
Allah has ordained regular repentance (istighfār), – the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah – on all believers, because He has created mankind weak; hence all humans are innate sinners.
Allah the Almighty says: "Man was created weak." (An-Nisā' 4: 28)
The trouble with human beings is that they can never, ever reach a state in which they will not commit sins. Those, whom Allah has blessed with higher ranks of righteousness (taqwa), can reach a level, in which the magnanimity and regularity of their sins is greatly reduced, but no believer can ever rest at peace about not committing a sin in the future.
Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallāhu`anhu) narrated: The Prophet (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said: "The believer regards his sins as if he were sitting beneath a mountain which he fears it may fall on him; whereas the sinner (munafiq) regards his sins as if a fly landed on his nose and he wiped it away." [Al-Bukhari]
Therefore, the state of the believer is, sometimes, that of utter anguish: he hates to disobey His Master; he wishes there was some way to guarantee that he won't commit a sin in the future; that he will not ever anger His Lord again – but the intelligent and knowledgeable believer knows that this is not possible.
Consequently, he is never at rest about the fact that no matter how much he hates to displease Allah, there will be times when he inadvertently will.
Practical Steps for Minimizing Sins
Therefore, the wise believer takes the following proactive steps in order to minimize the regularity and severity of the sins he commits:
- He strives to gain knowledge of the levels and types of sins. He wants to know which sins anger Allah more and which anger Him less.
- He focuses on racing forward in good deeds, so that his good deeds (hasanat) might outweigh his bad ones (sayi'at) on the Day of Judgment.
- He tries to convey the message of Islam, commanding what is good and forbidding what is evil, to mankind in general, by any and all means available, in order to ensure that he is constantly reminded of what actions and qualities he has to stay away from.
- He seeks to stay in the company of pious people (muttaqeen) as long as possible, so that he is able to realize his sin as soon as he commits it, and so that his chances of falling into graver sins are minimized.
- Last but not least, he makes repentance an integral and regular part of his life, knowing that, being human, whatever sins he will inevitably commit, cannot be washed away except with daily, heartfelt, sincere repentance, or tawbah; and by following them up with lofty good deeds that appease Allah's wrath.
Special Terms of Tawbah
In the Qur'an, there is a special mention in reference to tawbah, describing it as a word that is mentioned to denote the highest level of purity and sincerity, that is: Tawbah Nasuha, Arabic for sincere repentance.
Allah the Exalted ordains Muslims to reach this level saying: "O ye who believe! Turn to Allah with sincere repentance" [At-Tahrim 66: 8]
The difference between "tawbah" and "Tawbah Nasuha" is therefore, the level of sincerity and truth with which it is enacted.
`Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallāhu`anhu) describes the following Six traits of the Tawbah Nasuha:
1. Stopping the Sin Immediately:
Sincere repentance cannot be initiated if the believer is still committing the sin. Cessation of the wrong action is the first prerequisite step towards repenting from it. So unless the sin is abandoned, whether it is gheebah, slander, abuse, earning money via unlawful means (like usury, indecency, tabarruj, etc.), leaving obligatory prayers, or lying etc., repentance is phony.
2. Feeling Intense All-Enveloping Regret and Remorse:
This might be embodied as a state of deep sorrow, brought on by fearing Allah's wrath and displeasure, at having done wrong. The higher the level of the believer's piety, the sooner he experiences this state of anguish, and the stronger is his regret. He might cry in privacy, with deep sobs shaking his body and hot tears wetting his face, as he regrets what he has done. He cannot carry on his day-to-day activities feeling like this, so he hastens to the next step.
3. Confessing the Sin to Allah:
The believer usually falls immediately in prostration, or rushes to perform ablution and stand in nafl prayer (optional prayer). He is teetering between extreme fear of Allah's anger and undying hope of His Mercy, as he recites the Qur'an with full concentration, his body humbled and submissive. His ruku' and sujud are long and intense. His eyes are flowing with hot tears of regret. He admits to Allah that he has wronged his soul, that he has disobeyed Him.
Abu Bakar As-Siddiq (radiyallāhu`anhu) reports: "I heard the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) saying: 'Allah forgives the man who commits a sin (then regretted it), purifies himself, offers a solah and seeks His forgiveness.' Then Rasulullāh (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) recited the ayah: 'And those who, when they do an evil thing or wrong themselves, remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their sins , and who can forgive sins except Allah? And will not knowingly repeat (the wrong) they did. The reward of such will be forgiveness from their Lord, and gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever, a bountiful reward for workers.' " (Al-'lmran: 135-136). [Recorded by Abu Dawud, An-Nasa'ie, Ibn Mājah, Al-Baihaqi, and At-Tirmidzi who calls it hasan.]
Another narration from Abu ad-Darda (radiyallāhu`anhu) who reported: The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Whoever makes wudhu' and perfects the wudhu' and then stands and perform solah two rak'at or four rak'at, obligatory or non-obligatory, and perfects therein his ruku' and sujjud and then seek Allah's forgiveness, he will be forgiven." [Recorded by At-Tabarani (rahimahullāh) in Al-Mu'jam Al-Kabir, with a hasan chain]
Alternatively, other means can be used to confess one's sin. The believer might immediately raise his hands in du'aa in privacy, or he might recite the Qur'an, after which he can confess in silent whispers to the One closest to him, that he has committed a sin.
4. Asking Allah To Forgive Him:
Reciting any of the transmitted (ma'thur) du`ā for repentance narrated from the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam), or using his own words, the believer anxiously and sincerely asks Allah to forgive him.
5. Resolving Firmly Never To Commit That Sin Again:
In his heart, he resolutely vows never even to go near the action that caused him so much regret and guilt; that made His Lord angry with him, ever again.
6. Returning Dues or Offering Expiation:
The believer should then apologize to the person he has wronged, or return what he has unlawfully taken, if the sin he committed was one concerned with the rights of other human beings; else, he should offer expiation if it is required, if the sin he committed has a specified expiation ordained in Islam as part of repentance from it.
Many People Disregard the Message
Many people do not listen to words of advice or to the message of Islam, nor attend gatherings of knowledge or dzikir, because they do not want to end up feeling guilty for the way of life they are leading. They have their long-term friends, their social activities that involve unlawful things, their chosen professions, which too, have their share of impermissible aspects; they have their die-hard destructive habits and negative personality traits.
They disobey Allah with a carefree abandon that they know will vanish if they agree to listen to the Qur'an or hadiths. They want to go on as they are, unbothered and complacent about life in general, without wanting to get into the nitty-gritty of halal and haram; of Islamic restrictions and worries. At times of happiness, they feel a temporary elation and euphoria that passes all too quickly; at times of loss and sorrow, they feel an aching emptiness, an abysmal dead-end that stifles them.
To these people, I say:
"Where will you run from Allah? For how long will you escape Him? For how long can you delude yourself about the purpose of your life? You don't want to give up your life, your pleasures, your desires, your friends and your stylish look for the sake of Allah, but then why do you, at times, feel so empty, so alone? Why do you sometimes ask yourself, "Is this all there is? Isn't there more to life than just eating, drinking and being merry?" Why do you feel pangs of guilt for doing wrong things? Why does the thought of death terrify you? Why do you have a feeling of impending doom, that surely "Allah" will severely punish you one day?"
If you really feel you are better off than an "Islamically-restricted" believer, with a heart that feels no remorse for disobeying your Creator, and no love for Him, no recognition of who He is and what He wants from you, you are worse off than the person who experiences bouts of regret over his sins that keep him awake at night and make him rush forth with tearful repentance!
Allah the Almighty Is Most Forgiving
Anas Ibn Malik (radiyallāhu`anhu) narrated: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) saying:"Allah the Almighty said: "O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great at it". [At-Tirmidzi]
If each and every Muslim in the ummah today, were to repent with Absolute Sincerity – Tawbah Nasuha – only then can we, as a whole, expect the Ever Merciful One to turn towards us again and forgive us, alleviating us from the destructive antagonistic onslaught of the non-believers and enemies of Islam.
And Allah Almighty knows Best
[Excerpted with slight modification from: Muslimmatters.org obtained Via Onislam, 12 August 2010]
Kaifiat Seeking Allah's Forgiveness and Repentance
1.Solah At-Tawbah
Abu Bakar As-Siddiq (radiyallāhu`anhu) reported: "I heard the Prophet (Sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam) saying: 'Allah forgives the man who commits a sin (then feels ashamed), purifies himself, offers a solah and seeks His forgiveness.' Then the Prophet (Sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam) recited: 'And those who, when they do an evil thing or wrong themselves, remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah? - And will not knowingly repeat (the wrong) they did. The reward of such will be forgiveness from their Lord, and gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever- a bountiful reward for workers. [Ali-`Imran: 135-136]'". [Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'ie, Ibn Majah, al-Baihaqi, and at-Tirmidzi who calls it hasan.]
Abu ad-Darda'(radiyallāhu`anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever makes wudhu' and perfects the wudhu' and then stands and performs solah two rak`at or four rak`at; obligatory or non-obligatory; and perfects therein his ruku' and sujud and then asks for Allah's forgiveness, he will be forgiven." [At-Tabarani recorded in Al-Mu'jam Al-Kabir, with a hasan chain]
2.Supplications seeking Allah's Forgiveness and Repentence
"O Allah I erred tremendously, I regretted it; so forgive my sins and protect me from the punishment of the Fire; Guide me on the right path"
(In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful).
Al-Hamdulilahi Rabbil `ālameen Hamdan yuwafini'ma hu wayukāfi umazīdah
(Praise is to Allāh, the Lord of the universe praise to all the immeasurable blessings and graciousness bestowed to us).
Ya Rabbana Lakalhamdu kamayañ banghi Lijalâli wajhilakirimi wa`adzimi Sultānik
(O Lord! For you all the Praise appropriateness the attributes and greatness of Thy kingdom).
Was-Salātu was-Salāmu `ala Sayyidil Mursalīn waimamil Muttaqīn, Wa `ala alihi baitihi wasahbihi ajmaeen.
(Salawāt and Sālam upon the Sayyid of the Apostles, it's righteous followers, members of his household and all the companions.
A Narrated Version
Allāhumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala āli Muhammad kamā sallayta 'ala āli Ibrāheem, Wa bārik 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala āli Muhammad kama bārakta 'ala āli Ibrāheem, fil-'ālameen; Innaka Hamīdum Majeed
(O Allāh! Send Prayers upon Muhammad and the members of his household as Thou Sent Prayers upon the members of Ibrahim's household.And Send Blessings to Muhammad and the members of his household as Thou granted Blessings upon the members of the household of Ibrāhim, among all the nations' Verily Thou are Most Praiseworthy) Full of Glory)
[Muslim (803); Abu Dawud, Book on Blessings on the Prophet (Sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam) after Tashahhud (976: from Ka'ab bin 'Ujrah; 980: from Abu Mas'ud Al-Ansari uses the phrase " 'ala āli Ibrāhīm, Fil-'ālameen; Innaka Hamīdun Majīd"); At-Tirmidzi (3220) - includes Fil-'ālameen, Ibrāhīm wa ala); Al-Nasā'ie; this version is linguistically sound].
Admitting the Commit of Sins
Rabbanā Dzalamnā anfusanā Wain lam taghfir lanā lanaku nanna minal khāsireen.
(Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You forgive us not, and bestow not upon us Your Mercy, we shall certainly be of the losers.)
[Al-`Araf, 7:23]
The Prophet (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said to his companions: "Shall I not tell you some words which, if distress or grief befalls any of you and he offers this supplication, it will bring him joy? It is the duā' of Dzul-Nun (i.e. Yunus or Jonah):
"Lāilā hailla Anta Subhānaka inni kuntu minadz dzālimeen"
(There is no god but You, Glory to You; verily I was one of the wrongdoers.) [Surah Anbiya, 21:87]"
[Sahih al-Jāmi', no. 2605]
Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallāhu`anhu) said: Rasūlullāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said, "He who says:
(I seek the forgiveness of Allāh, who is devoid of imperfection)
Alladzi lā ilāha illā,
(Which there is no true god except Allāh),
(He, the Ever Living One; the Self-Existing One),
Wa atūbuilaīh
(And I turn to Him in repentance)"
His sins will be forgiven even if he should have run away from the battlefield (while he was engaged in fighting for the Cause of Allāh)."
[Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidzi and Al-Hakim].
Seeking the Jannah (the Abode of Peace)
Thawban bin Bjadad (radiyallāhu`anhu) reported: Whenever Rasūlullāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) concluded his Solāh; Rasūlullāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) would seek forgiveness from Allāh [i.e Astaghfirullāh! (I beseech Allāh for forgiveness,] thrice and then would recite:
"Allāhumma antas-Salām
( O Allāh, You are the One Who is free from all defects and deficiencies,
Wa minkas-Salām
(And free from all deficiencies)
[Wa ilai kaya`udus- Salām,
[From Thou come the well-being,
Fahaiyina-Rabbana-bis- Salām,
(To Thou shalt return the well-being);
Wa ad-khilnal-Jan-nata Darus- Salām]
(Thus bless us Jannah, the Abode of Peace])
Tabārakta [Rabbana wa ta`a laita,]
(Shower us Your blessing [O Our Lord! the Most High]);
Ya Dzal-Jalali wal-ikram"
(O Possessor of majesty and honour!)
Another Istighfar of Rasūlullāh
'Rabb ighfir li wa tubb `alayya
(O Rabb, forgive me and accept my repentance)
Innaka antat-tawwābul- Ghafūr –Raheem
(For You are the Accepter of Repentance, Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful)
`Abdullah Ibn `Umar (radiyallāhu`anhu) said: We would count for the Messenger of Allāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) in one sitting 100 times: 'Rabb ighfir li wa tubb `alayya innaka antat-tawwābul-raheem (O Allāh, forgive me and accept my repentance, for You are the Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful)'. According to another report: 'Rabb ighfir li wa tubb alayya Innaka antat-tawābul-ghafūr (O Allāh, forgive me and accept my repentance, for You are the Acceptor of Repentance, Oft-Forgiving)'.
[Abu Dawud (1516) and At-Tirmidzi (3434) and others: sahih].
[Abu Dawud (1516) and At-Tirmidzi (3434) and others: sahih].
The Du`a Rasūlullāh taught Abu Bakar As-Siddiq
`Abdullah bin 'Amr (radiyallāhu`anhu) narrated that Abu Bakar As-Siddiq (radiyallāhu`anhu) reported: I requested the Messenger of Allāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) to teach me a supplication which I could recite in my Solāt. Thereupon he said, "Recite:
'Allāhumma inni Dzalamtu nafsi Dzulman Kathira,
(O Allāh, indeed I have wronged myself greatly,
Wa la Yaghfiruz-dzunuba illa Anta,
(None who can forgives sins but You).
Faghfir li Maghfiratañ min 'indika, warhamni;
(So grant me pardon and have mercy on me;)
Innaka Antal-Ghafu-rur-Raheem'
(For you are the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful).
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
The Sayyid-ul-Istighfar
Shaddad bin Aus (radiyallāhu`anhu) said: Rasūlullāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said, "The best supplication for seeking forgiveness (Sayyid-ul-Istighfar) is to say:
'Allāhumma Anta Rabbi, Lā ilāha illa Anta,
(O Allāh! You are my Rabb. There is no true god except You)
Khalaqtani Wa ana `abduka, Wa ana `ala `ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu
(You have created me, and I am Your slave and I hold to Your Covenant as far as I can,)
A `udzu bika min sharri ma sana'tu,
(I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done)
Abu `u laka bini' matika `alayya, Wa abu `u bidzanbi
(And I acknowledge the favours that You have bestowed upon me and I confess my sins).
Faghfir li, Fa innahu la yaghfirudz-dzunuba illa Anta
(Pardon me for none but You has the power to pardon).
He who supplicates in these terms during the day with firm belief in it and dies on the same day (before the evening), he will be one of the dwellers of Jannah; and if anyone supplicates in these terms during the night with firm belief in it and dies before the morning, he will be one of the dwellers of Jannah."
Seeking Jannah Refuge from Fire
It was narrated that the Prophet (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said to a man (one of the Sahabah): "What do you say when you prayer (Du'a after the Tashahhud)?" He said: "I recite the Tashahhud, then I say:
"Allāhumma inni as alukal-Jannah wa a`udzu bika Minan-nār"
(O Allāh, I ask You for Paradise and seek refuge in You from the Fire).
I cannot murmur like you and like Mu'adz." Rasūlullāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said: "It is about them that we were murmuring."
[ Abu Dawud, 792: sahih]
[ Abu Dawud, 792: sahih]
Seeking Forgiveness
Aishah (radiyallahu`anha) reported that she asked Allah's Messenger (Sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam), "O Messenger of Allah! If I knew which night is Lailatul-Qadar, what should I say during it?" And he instructed her to say:
Allāhumma innaka `afuw
(O Allah! Thou are forgiving),
Wun kar`m tuhibbul `afwa
(And Thou love forgiveness)
Fa' fu `añna,
(So forgive us)
[And add: Wa `an walidina
(And our parents),
Wa `an jami`il Muslimeena wal Muslimaat Mu'mineena wal Mu'minaat,
(Muslim and Muslimat, Mu'minin and Mu'minat
Al ahyā iminhum wal amwāt
(The dead and those alive]
(With Thou mercy)
Ya Arhamar Rāhimeen
(Thou are most Gracious and the Merciful).]
[ Ahmad, Ibn Mājah, and At-Tirmidzi]
Dzikir Tawhid
Abu Hurairah (radiyallāhu`anhu) reported Rasūlullāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said: "He who recites after every solāh: "
'Subhān-Allāh (Allāh is free from imperfection)' thirty-three times;
'Al-Hamdu lillāh (All the Praise be to Allāh)' thirty-three times;
'Allāhu Akbar (Allāh is Greatest)' thirty-three times;
And completes the hundred with:
Lā ilāha illallāhu, wahdahu lā sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa `ala kulli shay iñ Qadeer
(There is no true god except Allāh. He is One and He has no partner with Him. His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent),
Will have all his sins pardoned even if they may be as large as the foam on the surface of the sea.''
[ Muslim]
Seeking of Goodness in Dunya and Hasanah
Rabbanā innanā amanna faghfir lana zunūbana waqina `adzābannār
(Those who say, "Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire,")
[Ali-`Imran 3: 16]
[Ali-`Imran 3: 16]
Anas Ibn Mālik (radiyallāhu`anhu) who said: "The supplication most often recited by Rasūlullāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam):
Allahumma-ātina-fid-dunya hasanah, wa fil-ākhirati-hasanah, Wa-qina-`ādzabānnār
(O Allah! Bestow upon us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the punishment of the Fire).'" (Al-Baqārah 2:201)
[Al-Bukhāri, Muslim, and Tarmidzi].
Tarmidzi (rahimullāh) said: "Hasanah is very comprehensive and includes in all kinds of good and benefits of this world and of the Hereafter. Good health, wealth and satisfaction of the world and good status in Jannah, forgiveness from sins and Allāh's bounties and favours in both worlds are included in this duā'" [ At-Tarmidzi]
Seeking Steadfast In the Religion
Ibn Abi Hatim and Ibn Jarir Al-Tabari (rahimahullah) recorded that Umm Salamah (radiyallāhu`anha), reported that the Prophet (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) used to supplicate: 'Ya Muqallibal-qulubi, thabbit qalbi `ala Deenik (O Controller of the hearts makes my heart steadfast in Your religion and to Your obedience)." Rasulullah (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) then recited:
Rabbana la tuzia'qulubana ba' daiz hadaitana wahab Lana min laduñ karahmah; Iñnaka an tal Wahhāb.
(Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after Thou have guided us, and grant us mercy from Thou. Truly, Thou are the Bestower.) (Ali-`Imran, 3:8)
Rabbana la tuzia'qulubana ba' daiz hadaitana wahab Lana min laduñ karahmah; Iñnaka an tal Wahhāb.
(Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after Thou have guided us, and grant us mercy from Thou. Truly, Thou are the Bestower.) (Ali-`Imran, 3:8)
[ Muslim and At-Tirmidzi]
'Abdullah bin Mas'ud (radiyallāhu`anhu) reported: The Prophet (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) used to supplicate:
"Allahumma inni as `alukal-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-`afafa wal-ghina [wa'fu'anna waghfirlana, wa`afeena, warhamna].
(O Allah! I beseech You for guidance, piety, chastity, contentment [pardon us, forgiveness, healthiness, and mercy on us])."
[ Muslim]
Then top up with:
Abu Musa (radiyallāhu`anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allāh (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said to me, "Shall I not guide you to a treasure from the treasures of Jannah?'' I said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allāh!'' Thereupon he (Sallallāhu `alayhi wasallam) said, "(Recite)
'Lā hawla wa lā quwwata illa billāh'
(There is no change of a condition nor power except by Allāh).''
[ Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Wasal lallāhu `ala Sayyidina Muhammadiñ wa `ala alihi wasahbihi ajmaeen.
(And Allāh's mercy be upon Sayyidina Muhammad, his family, and the entire companion.)
Subhâna Rabbika Rabbil `izzati `amma Yasifūn. Wasalamun `alal mursaleen. Walhamdulilahi Rabbil `ālameen.
(The Blessed Lord, The Lord that has all the attributes of excellent. And Peace on all the apostles, all the praise is to Allāh, the Lord of the entire universe).
[Al-Saffāt, 37:180-182]
[ Via a Compilation by Ibn Saleh]
[Al-Saffāt, 37:180-182]
[ Via a Compilation by Ibn Saleh]


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Ecclestone keen to add to the risk factor
MEXICO CITY – Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone, no stranger to controversial comments, has suggested building walls on racetrack corners to add a greater sense of danger.
The remarks are unlikely to sit well with, or be treated seriously by, drivers and the governing FIA, who have worked for decades to improve safety in a sport whose past is littered with fatalities.
"In those (the old) days, and it can't happen again, people would come to a race and think somebody could get killed," Ecclestone, who turns 86 on Friday, told British reporters in Austin before Formula One headed to Mexico for this weekend's round.
"Today they know they come to a race and nobody is going to get killed. Which is good."
However, he suggested races were now in danger of appearing too safe, with drivers exceeding track limits without suffering any consequences.
"I've been criticized probably by everybody because I wanted to build 40cm walls around the corners. They keep saying they mustn't go off the road, I promise they won't," added Ecclestone.
Ecclestone said Formula One's street races in Baku, Monaco and Singapore, with walls and metal fences, concentrated the minds and the racing was still good.
He said the current crop of quieter, turbo-hybrid cars also looked easier to drive than the noisy beasts of old and compared the situation to a circus high wire act that was 15 metres off the ground to one that was only a metre up.
Formula One is still feeling the pain from the death of Frenchman Jules Bianchi, who crashed into a recovery tractor at a wet Japanese race in 2014 and died in hospital of his head injuries last year. Before him Ayrton Senna was the last fatality in 1994, an Imola weekend that also took the life of Austrian Roland Ratzenberger.
This season Spaniard Fernando Alonso walked away from a massive shunt in the opening Australian Grand Prix after his McLaren flew into the fence. And in Austin, race director Charlie Whiting reminded drivers that, for safety reasons, they could not change direction suddenly in the braking zone when defending against a fully committed rival.
"What Fernando had in Australia … you wouldn't think he was going to walk away," said Ecclestone, before coming up with another provocative suggestion with no chance of being implemented. "What we ought to do immediately that happens is have big sheets all the way around, bring the ambulance in … and take him away. He's gone to the hospital and later on you announce that, thank God, he's out. A bit of showbiz. People like that." -Reuters


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Our little Llasa, Cookie, unwittingly gave me a powerful revelation this morning. She pawed at the bedspread to come up on the bed, like she has done every morning for years. When my husband gets up to get ready for work, she sees her opportunity to come and snuggle with "mommy" before the day begins.
She used to be able to jump up on the bed, but that was in her younger days and before we got a new bed. The new beds are so tall now, she just can't make that jump anymore.
Cookie is fifteen, which makes her quite old for a dog. Her once brown eyes are cloudy with cataracts now. She bumps into things. Her hearing is almost gone entirely. Sometimes we let her outside to "take care of business" and she just stands on the porch, looking around, for long stretches of time. It's like she is thinking: Hmmmmmmm.... why am I out here? Sometimes while she is eating, her legs will slide and splay out from under her. As we get older, things just don't work like they used to.
So this morning, when I heard the little pat, pat, pat of her paws, I leaned over the side of the bed to help her up. She was sitting with her nose almost touching the side of the bed, but all the way at the foot of the bed, at least four foot from where I reached down.
"Cookie, come up here, girl. Mommy will help you up."
She heard me, because she turned in the direction of my voice, but then immediately went back to monitoring her post at the end of the bed. This is where I need to be to get where I want to go, so I'm not moving.
The only problem was that she'd missed the mark by several feet. I called to her a couple more times. I clapped my hands together. Finally, I reached out and brushed my fingertip against her ear, and she jumped. I was able to reach my hand down to cup it around her head and guide her to me, so I could pick her up.
It's hard to watch her get old.
So what's the revelation, you may be wondering. As I watched Cookie settle herself right up against me, secure with her master, I thought of my walk with my Master.
I've been walking in God's kingdom for years now, getting old, so to speak. How many times am I "standing on the porch," wondering why I'm there? Do I still have the vision He gave me?
Am I rooted right where I am, unteachable, sure I have things right in my life? When in truth, I may be off the mark and unable to hear Him calling to me, clapping His hands to get my attention.
Will He have to reach out and physically grab hold of me to get me back to where I need to be? And if He does, what will that look like?
These questions gave me pause to think about my relationship with Him. Is it fresh and vibrant? Does it encourage others to seek and follow Him? Or has it grown old and stale, in need of revival?
I am reminded of the chorus to a song by Matt Redman that we sang in church Sunday.
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
All about You, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You Jesus
Blessings, my friends,
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What did Nicolaus Copernicus contribute to science? Did he futhered human knowledge of the solar system or did he futhered human knowledge of the reproductive system?
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Nicolaus Copernicus is not famous for his contributions to reproductive science, but rather for his contributions to ASTRONOMY. (Although he did work as a physician for a time, studying medicine, as well as many other things such as economics, classical history, linguistics, and politics.)
His famous theory was that it was the sun at the center of the universe, rather than the earth. Although there were limitations to the Copernican model, it was an absolute breakthrough idea. One such limitation was the fact that he still used a universe-based model, rather than a solar system based one. In fact, our sun is at the center of our solar system, and definitely not the universe, or even the galaxy.
His theory was heliocentric (sun-centered) rather than geocentric (earth-centered). The geocentric model is also called the Ptolemaic model, after the Greek philosopher Ptolemy. Decades after he first came up with the heliocentric theory, Copernicus published his ideas in De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (In English: On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres). It summarized the theory. Besides the idea that everything orbited the sun rather than the earth, the significant parts included the idea that retrograde and direct motion could be explained by the rotation of the earth, the idea that there is no one center of all the celestial circles and spheres, and the idea that the earth has more than one motion (orbiting the sun, as well as rotating around). Most of these ended up being true, as they were later proven by other great scientists.
Copernicus's heliocentric theory began what became known as the Copernican Revolution, sparking the ideas and experiments of later scientists like Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler. Most significantly, Kepler modified Copernicus's theory from perfect circles to ellipses, and thus solved many issues with the original model--especially the ones having to do with retrograde motion.
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Nicolaus Copernicus's knowledge was to set the scene for major advances in science. Copernicus also marked the beginning of a scientific revolution and astronomy.
Nicolaus Copernicus first siad that the planets revoved around the sun. He also said that many planets revolved around the sun other than the Earth.
Nickolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) was a Polish astronomer. Who was the first one do develop a concept of earth as a planet which moved around the Sun, as well as rotated around its axis. Prior to this earth was considered to be stationary. He showed that earth was one of several planets of the Earth.
Copernicus could not prove his theories, but he was able to show that the movement of all heavenly bodies could be explained much more easily as the visual effect of movement of the Earth.
His put down his ideas in a book called On the Revolution of the Heavenly Sphere published in 1543.
The work of Copernicus must have been of great help to other scientists like Galileo and Kepler, who in early seventeenth century developed the scientific knowledge that could prove the theories of Copernicus.


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New research released today suggests that purchasing prescription medicines online without a prescription is on the increase, with 50% of pharmacists stating they have customers who admit to buying medicine in this way. This research coincides with the release of shocking statistics from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) which reveal that in the past five years the agency has seized more than £34 million worth of medicine supplied illegally.
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The research was conducted by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Pfizer as part of the Real Danger partnership campaign with the MHRA, The Patients Association, The Men's Health Forum (MHF) and HEART UK. The campaign aims to educate the public about the risks of buying prescription medicines online through unregulated channels without a prescription.
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NASA Release 15-147. For GSS Energy Flow chapter 6 and Climate Change chapter 4 Excerpt: A new NASA study of ocean temperature measurements shows in recent years extra heat from greenhouse gases has been trapped in the waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Researchers say this shifting pattern of ocean heat accounts for the slowdown in the global surface temperature trend observed during the past decade. ..."The western Pacific got so warm that some of the warm water is leaking into the Indian Ocean through the Indonesian archipelago," said Nieves, the lead author of the study. The movement of the warm Pacific water westward pulled heat away from the surface waters of the central and eastern Pacific, which resulted in unusually cool surface temperatures during the last decade. Because the air temperature over the ocean is closely related to the ocean temperature, this provides a plausible explanation for the global cooling trend in surface temperature.... http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-study-finds-indian-pacific-oceans-temporarily-hide-global-warming
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- Description:
Examines the measures and predictors of health for the U.S. Latino population. Students develop a conceptual model to better understand how psychosocial and other individual-level factors, as well as socio/political, community, and health care delivery factors, influence an individual's success in accessing the health care system in a sustainable manner. Using case studies that take into consideration the heterogeneity of the Latino population, students learn key steps to design, implement, and evaluate health care programs to decrease the health disparities gap.
- Learning Objectives:
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand health disparities affecting the U.S. Latino population
- Identify the measures and predictors of health for the U.S. Latino population
- Methods of Assessment:
Class participation (present and lead discussion of assigned readings - 30%, participate in discussion - 10%); case study group presentation - 40%; final exam - 20%
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required