18. al-Kahf: The Cave
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Praise be to Allah Who hath revealed the Scripture unto His slave, and hath not placed therein any crookedness,
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(But hath made it) straight, to give warning of stern punishment from Him, and to bring unto the believers who do good works the news that theirs will be a fair reward,
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Wherein they will abide for ever;
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And to warn those who say: Allah hath chosen a son,
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(A thing) whereof they have no knowledge, nor (had) their fathers, Dreadful is the word that cometh out of their mouths. They speak naught but a lie.
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Yet it may be, if they believe not in this statement, that thou (Muhammad) wilt torment thy soul with grief over their footsteps.
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Lo! We have placed all that is on the earth as an ornament thereof that We may try them: which of them is best in conduct.
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And lo! We shall make all that is thereon a barren mound.
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Or deemest thou that the People of the Cave and the Inscription are a wonder among Our portents ?
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When the young men fled for refuge to the Cave and said: Our Lord! Give us mercy from Thy presence, and shape for us right conduct in our plight.
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Then We sealed up their hearing in the Cave for a number of years.
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And afterward We raised them up that We might know which of the two parties would best calculate the time that they had tarried.
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We narrate unto thee their story with truth. Lo! they were young men who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance.
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And We made firm their hearts when they stood forth and said: Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth. We cry unto no God beside Him, for then should we utter an enormity.
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These, our people, have chosen (other) gods beside Him though they bring no clear warrant (vouchsafed) to them. And who doth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie concerning Allah ?
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And when ye withdraw from them and that which they worship except Allah, then seek refuge in the Cave; your Lord will spread for you of His mercy and will prepare for you a pillow in your plight.
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And thou mightest have seen the sun when it rose move away from their cave to the right, and when it set go past them on the left, and they were in the cleft thereof. That was (one) of the portents of Allah. He whom Allah guideth, he indeed is led aright, and he whom He sendeth astray, for him thou wilt not find a guiding friend.
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And thou wouldst have deemed them waking though they were asleep, and We caused them to turn over to the right and the left, and their dog stretching out his paws on the threshold. If thou hadst observed them closely thou hadst assuredly turned away from them in flight, and hadst been filled with awe of them.
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And in like manner We awakened them that they might question one another. A speaker from among them said: How long have ye tarried ? They said: We have tarried a day or some part of a day, (Others) said: Your Lord best knoweth what ye have tarried.  Let him be courteous and let no man know of you.
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For they, if they should come to know of you, will stone you or turn you back to their religion; then ye will never prosper.
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And in like manner We disclosed them (to the people of the city) that they might know that the promise of Allah is true, and that, as for the Hour, there is no doubt concerning it. When (the people of the city) disputed of their case among themselves, they said: Build over them a building; their Lord knoweth best concerning them.  Say (O Muhammad): My Lord is Best Aware of their number. None knoweth them save a few. So contend not concerning them except with an outward contending, and ask not any of them to pronounce concerning them.
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And say not of anything: Lo! I shall do that tomorrow,
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Except if Allah will. And remember thy Lord when thou forgettest, and say: It may be that my Lord guideth me unto a nearer way of truth than this.
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And (it is said) they tarried in their Cave three hundred years and add nine.
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Say: Allah is Best Aware how long they tarried. His is the Invisible of the heavens and the earth. How clear of sight is He and keen of hearing! They have no protecting friend beside Him, and He maketh none to share in His government.
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And recite that which hath been revealed unto thee of the Scripture of thy Lord. There is none who can change His words, and thou wilt find no refuge beside Him.
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Restrain thyself along with those who cry unto their Lord at morn and evening, seeking His Countenance; and let not thine eyes overlook them, desiring the pomp of the life of the world; and obey not him whose heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance, who followeth his own lust and whose case hath been abandoned.
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Say: (It is) the truth from the Lord of you (all). Then whosoever will, let him believe, and whosoever will, let him disbelieve. Lo! We have prepared for disbelievers Fire. Its tent encloseth them. If they ask for showers, they will be showered with water like to molten lead which burneth the faces. Calamitous the drink and ill the resting-place!
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Lo! as for those who believe and do good works - Lo! We suffer not the reward of one whose work is goodly to be lost.
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As for such, theirs will be Gardens of Eden, wherein rivers flow beneath them; therein they will be given armlets of gold and will wear green robes of finest silk and gold embroidery, reclining upon throne therein. Blest the reward, and fair the resting-place!
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Coin for them a similitude: Two men, unto one of whom We had assigned two gardens of grapes, and We had surrounded both with date-palms and had put between them tillage.
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Each of the gardens gave its fruit and withheld naught thereof. And We caused a river to gush forth therein.
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And he had fruit. And he said unto his comrade, when he spake with him: I am more than thee in wealth, and stronger in respect of men.
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And he went into his garden, while he (thus) wronged himself. He said: I think not that all this will ever perish.
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I think not that the Hour will ever come, and if indeed I am brought back unto my Lord I surely shall find better than this as a resort.
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His comrade, when he (thus) spake with him, exclaimed: Disbelievest thou in Him Who created thee of dust, then of a drop (of seed), and then fashioned thee a man ?
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But He is Allah, my Lord, and I ascribe unto my Lord no partner.
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If only, when thou enteredst thy garden, thou hadst said: That which Allah willeth (will come to pass)! There is no strength save in Allah! Though thou seest me as less than thee in wealth and children,
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Yet it may be that my Lord will give me better than thy garden, and will send on it a bolt from heaven, and some morning it will be a smooth hillside,
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Or some morning the water thereof will be lost in the earth so that thou canst not make search for it.
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And his fruit was beset (with destruction). Then began he to wring his hands for all that he had spent upon it, when (now) it was all ruined on its trellises, and to say: Would that I had ascribed no partner to my Lord!
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And he had no troop of men to help him as against Allah, nor could he save himself.
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In this case is protection only from Allah, the True, He is Best for reward, and best for consequence.
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And coin for them the similitude of the life of the world as water which We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingleth with it and then becometh dry twigs that the winds scatter.  But the good deeds which endure are better in thy Lord's sight for reward, and better in respect of hope.
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And (bethink you of) the Day when we remove the hills and ye see the earth emerging, and We gather them together so as to leave not one of them behind.
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And they are set before thy Lord in ranks (and it is said unto them): Now verily have ye come unto Us as We created you at the first. But ye thought that We had set no tryst for you.
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And the Book is placed, and thou seest the guilty fearful of that which is therein, and they say: What kind of a Book is this that leaveth not a small thing nor a great thing but hath counted it! And they find all that they did confronting them, and thy Lord wrongeth no-one.
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And (remember) when We said unto the angels: Fall prostrate before Adam, and they fell prostrate, all save Iblis. He was of the jinn, so he rebelled against his Lord's command. Will ye choose him and his seed for your protecting friends instead of Me, when they are an enemy unto you ? Calamitous is the exchange for evil-doers.
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I made them not to witness the creation of the heavens and the earth, nor their own creation; nor choose I misleaders for (My) helpers.
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And (be mindful of) the Day when He will say: Call those partners of Mine whom ye pretended. Then they will cry unto them, but they will not hear their prayer, and We shall set a gulf of doom between them.
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And the guilty behold the Fire and know that they are about to fall therein, and they find no way of escape thence.
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And verily We have displayed for mankind in this Qur'an all manner of similitudes, but man is more than anything contentious.
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And naught hindereth mankind from believing when the guidance cometh unto them, and from asking forgiveness of their Lord unless (it be that they wish) that the judgment of the men of old should come upon them or (that) they should be confronted with the Doom.
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We send not the messengers save as bearers of good news and warners. Those who disbelieve contend with falsehood in order to refute the Truth thereby. And they take Our revelations and that wherewith they are threatened as a jest.
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And who doth greater wrong than he who hath been reminded of the revelations of his Lord, yet turneth away from them and forgetteth what his hands send forward (to the Judgment) ? Lo! on their hearts We have placed coverings so that they understand not, and in their ears a deafness. And though thou call them to the guidance, in that case they can never be led aright.
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Thy Lord is the Forgiver, Full of Mercy. If He took them to task (now) for what they earn, He would hasten on the doom for them; but theirs is an appointed term from which they will find no escape.
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And (all) those townships! We destroyed them when they did wrong, and We appointed a fixed time for their destruction.
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And when Moses said unto his servant: I will not give up until I reach the point where the two rivers meet, though I march on for ages.
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And when they reached the point where the two met, they forgot their fish, and it took its way into the waters, being free.
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And when they had gone further, he said unto his servant: Bring us our breakfast. Verily we have found fatigue in this our journey.
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He said: Didst thou see, when we took refuge on the rock, and I forgot the fish - and none but Satan caused me to forget to mention it - it took its way into the waters by a marvel.
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He said: This is that which we have been seeking. So they retraced their steps again.
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Then found they one of Our slaves, unto whom We had given mercy from Us, and had taught him knowledge from Our presence.
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Moses said unto him: May I follow thee, to the end that thou mayst teach me right conduct of that which thou hast been taught ?
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He said: Lo! thou canst not bear with me.
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How canst thou bear with that whereof thou canst not compass any knowledge ?
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He said: Allah willing, thou shalt find me patient and I shall not in aught gainsay thee.
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He said: Well, if thou go with me, ask me not concerning aught till I myself make mention of it unto thee.
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So they twain set out till, when they were in the ship, he made a hole therein. (Moses) said: Hast thou made a hole therein to drown the folk thereof ? Thou verily hast done a dreadful thing.
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He said: Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not bear with me ?
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(Moses) said: Be not wroth with me that I forgot, and be not hard upon me for my fault.
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So they twain journeyed on till, when they met a lad, he slew him. (Moses) said: What! Hast thou slain an innocent soul who hath slain no man ? Verily thou hast done a horrid thing.
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He said: Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not bear with me ?
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(Moses) said: If I ask thee after this concerning aught, keep not company with me. Thou hast received an excuse from me.
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So they twain journeyed on till, when they came unto the folk of a certain township, they asked its folk for food, but they refused to make them guests. And they found therein a wall upon the point of falling into ruin, and he repaired it. (Moses) said: If thou hadst wished, thou couldst have taken payment for it.
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He said: This is the parting between thee and me! I will announce unto thee the interpretation of that thou couldst not bear with patience.
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As for the ship, it belonged to poor people working on the river, and I wished to mar it, for there was a king behind them who is taking every ship by force.
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And as for the lad, his parents were believers and we feared lest he should oppress them by rebellion and disbelief.
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And we intended that their Lord should change him for them for one better in purity and nearer to mercy.
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And as for the wall, it belonged to two orphan boys in the city, and there was beneath it a treasure belonging to them, and their father had been righteous, and thy Lord intended that they should come to their full strength and should bring forth their treasure as a mercy from their Lord; and I did it not upon my own command. Such is the interpretation of that wherewith thou couldst not bear.
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They will ask thee of Dhu'l-Qarneyn. Say: I shall recite unto you a remembrance of him.
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Lo! We made him strong in the land and gave him unto every thing a road.
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And he followed a road
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Till, when he reached the setting-place of the sun, he found it setting in a muddy spring, and found a people thereabout. We said: O Dhu'l-Qarneyn!  And We knew all concerning him.
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Then he followed a road
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Till, when he came between the two mountains, he found upon their hither side a folk that scarce could understand a saying.
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They said: O Dhu'l-Qarneyn! Lo! Gog and Magog are spoiling the land. So may we pay thee tribute on condition that thou set a barrier between us and them ?
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He said: That wherein my Lord hath established me is better (than your tribute). Do but help me with strength (of men), I will set between you and them a bank.
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Give me pieces of iron - till, when he had levelled up (the gap) between the cliffs, he said: Blow! - till, when he had made it a fire, he said: Bring me molten copper to pour thereon.
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And (Gog and Magog) were not able to surmount, nor could they pierce (it).
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He said: This is a mercy from my Lord; but when the promise of my Lord cometh to pass, He will lay it low, for the promise of my Lord is true.
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And on that day we shall let some of them surge against others, and the Trumpet will be blown. Then We shall gather them together in one gathering.
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On that day we shall present hell to the disbelievers, plain to view,
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Those whose eyes were hoodwinked from My reminder, and who could not bear to hear.
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Do the disbelievers reckon that they can choose My bondmen as protecting friends beside Me ? Lo! We have prepared hell as a welcome for the disbelievers.
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Say: Shall We inform you who will be the greatest losers by their works ?
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Those whose effort goeth astray in the life of the world, and yet they reckon that they do good work.
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Those are they who disbelieve in the revelations of their Lord and in the meeting with Him. Therefor their works are vain, and on the Day of Resurrection We assign no weight to them.
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That is their reward: hell, because they disbelieved, and made a jest of Our revelations and Our messengers.
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Lo! those who believe and do good works, theirs are the Gardens of Paradise for welcome,
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Wherein they will abide, with no desire to be removed from thence.
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Say: Though the sea became ink for the Words of my Lord, verily the sea would be used up before the words of my Lord were exhausted, even though We brought the like thereof to help.
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Say: I am only a mortal like you. My Lord inspireth in me that your God is only One God. And whoever hopeth for the meeting with his Lord, let him do righteous work, and make none sharer of the worship due unto his Lord.
-- Sura 18 --


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The Hermit here suggests that what you most want at this time is to know what to do, as well as companionship or a lover if you feel somewhat lonely or isolated at the moment.
Perhaps you are feeling exhausted and in need of a rest - if you have been ill this is a time for rest and recuperation.
You fear letting go, yet this place of limbo and indecision is not a good place to be.
Are you being emotionally blackmailed so you don't leave?  Sometimes we have to have the strength to let go to attract new positive possibilities into our life.


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If you are running this locally, see the OpenFRBR site.
OpenFRBR Manifesto Number One.
Documentation on how to download and install OpenFRBR. (Requires Ruby on Rails.)
Contact: William Denton<EMAIL_ADDRESS>OpenFRBR is a Ruby on Rails application. To try it out you will need to have Ruby on Rails installed on your computer. You will also need SQLite version 3 and RubyGems. Your operating system probably has a way of using packages to make this really easy but you'll have to take of it all yourself.
Once you have that all ready, you will need to add has_many_polymorphs.
$ sudo gem install has_many_polymorphs
Download openfrbr-2.1.tar.gz however you like to download files.
$ tar xzpvf openfrbr-2.1.tar.gz $ cd openfrbr-2.1 $ rake db:migrate $ rake db:fixtures:load $ ./script/server
Then follow the instructions to load up http://localhost:3000 in your web browser. If all went well, you should be able to use OpenFRBR locally.
OpenFRBR will be available through Git soon.


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Nicaraguan pro-government mob storms cathedral
MANAGUA (Nicaragua), Nov 19 — A pro-government mob in Nicaragua broke into a cathedral today and injured two clergy members while attempting to dislodge hunger strikers demanding the release of political prisoners, church authorities said.
The Catholic Church has a powerful role in the country but President Daniel Ortega has accused bishops of supporting deadly anti-government protests that rocked the country last year.
A priest and a nun were attacked when they attempted to block the group from taking control of the cathedral in the capital Managua, according to an archdiocese statement.
“We condemn these acts of intimidation,” the statement said, adding that both victims were in good health after the attack but had left the building as a security measure.
No further information on the severity of the attack was provided.
Nine people began a hunger strike in the cathedral on Monday to demand the release of nearly 150 political prisoners.
The group took refuge in another part of the building to continue their fast after the break-in.
The Managua Archdiocese asked Ortega to “take immediate steps to ensure that Catholic churches are respected,” and requested that police “withdraw” from the vicinity of the churches.
More than 325 people were killed and hundreds of government opponents were jailed when street protests were met with a brutal crackdown in Nicaragua last year, according to human rights groups. — AFP


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Library: Foundation
Package: Core
Header: Poco/Bugcheck.h
Description
This class provides some static methods that are used by the poco_assert_dbg(), poco_assert(), poco_check_ptr(), poco_bugcheck() and poco_unexpected() macros. You should not invoke these methods directly. Use the macros instead, as they automatically provide useful context information.
Member Summary
Member Functions: assertion, bugcheck, debugger, nullPointer, unexpected, what
Member Functions
assertion
static void assertion(
const char * cond,
const char * file,
int line,
const char * text = 0
);
An assertion failed. Break into the debugger, if possible, then throw an AssertionViolationException.
bugcheck
static void bugcheck(
const char * file,
int line
);
An internal error was encountered. Break into the debugger, if possible, then throw an BugcheckException.
bugcheck
static void bugcheck(
const char * msg,
const char * file,
int line
);
An internal error was encountered. Break into the debugger, if possible, then throw an BugcheckException.
debugger
static void debugger(
const char * file,
int line
);
An internal error was encountered. Break into the debugger, if possible.
debugger
static void debugger(
const char * msg,
const char * file,
int line
);
An internal error was encountered. Break into the debugger, if possible.
nullPointer
static void nullPointer(
const char * ptr,
const char * file,
int line
);
An null pointer was encountered. Break into the debugger, if possible, then throw an NullPointerException.
unexpected
static void unexpected(
const char * file,
int line
);
An exception was caught in a destructor. Break into debugger, if possible and report exception. Must only be called from within a catch () block as it rethrows the exception to determine its class.
what
static std::string what(
const char * msg,
const char * file,
int line,
const char * text = 0
);


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I tried acid for my first time a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night before my second semester of classes began. It was supposed to be my last night of indulgence so I could start this semester fresh and not let my grades slip again because of excessive partying and mostly pot-associated laziness. One of my best friends and semi drug-mentor, knew I wanted to try it, and always supportive of me, decided to purchase some for himself, my boyfriend and I, and several other people.
We planned to meet at my friends house around 7 pm but because of an intense and very emotional fight with an ex-boyfriend I decided I wanted the night to get going sooner, and my new boyfriend and I took our first tablets at around 5:30. However, we both were extremely nervous to because I was just in a very strange place mentally, both so upset at my ex, but unable to really decide if I was over him and ready to really begin something with my new boyfriend. He knew I was really unsettled and nervous about having a bad trip because of it, and gave me some wonderful advice, since he is to say the least, an experienced drug user. He said, 'Jo, just remember, acid does not take over your body and mind, it's still you inside, and it's your mind, you control your trip.' And with that I took my tablet.
For the next hour or so I was filled with anticipation for my trip to begin. I have done shrooms before and had at least very intersting experiences and was fully ready to know the difference in the two drugs. So, I looked at some artwork, had some nice conversation with other people about their own LSD uses and experiances, and then it finally hit me.
I felt suddenly drunk, and incredibly happy. I loved life and just wanted to experiance it. Everyone made me smile. I sat and took some bong hits with my friend who had gotten the acid for us, while my boyfriend went and got some food. We always have good conversation but tonite he just really understood me. He was pretty incoherant though, at least more so than I've ever been used to seeing him, because he had already take three tablets, starting at around 3 in the afternoon.
Eventually I began talking to some friends of his that stopped by who I didn't really know. At first I felt incredibly awkward and embarrassed and felt that everything I was saying was weird, and didn't enjoy the convo that much. However, after I began telling them that I was tripping and embraced my confusion of the world and just went with it, the situation improved immensely.
Then I left that room and sat with a girl friend of mine while we watched another experianced tripper dance with glow sticks for us. We huddled on the couch together in awe by his dancing. It truly was beautiful. It really made me aware of the connection between the drug and music industry. When I was on acid and the music stopped, it felt like life ended, music absoluetly engulfed my mind and body. And it was at this point I remember thinking how all that acid is, is a gateway to another world. I truly felt as though I had left what I knew and was somewhere else that only few people get to visit. This was an amazing feeling, yet at times too intense and slightly frightening, only because of how much we seemed hypnotized by the dancing.
Then my boyfriend returned and we went for a walk in the rain. It is at this point my trip begins to amaze me. Every house, tree, puddle, was undescribably enchanting. We spend maybe an hour outside walking around the block, just talking to each other, holding each other and looking around. I had such an amazing time joking around, laughing and admiring nature with him that I started to truly fall in love with him.
He no longer was a just a nice, attractive boy had romantic relations with, but turned into my best friend. I have never had more fun with a single person ever. It is very hard to describe well enough that it doesn't just sound sappy. But honestly, I had the best conversations, most amazing fits of laughter, and a constant smile on my face. Also, my boyfriend is already attractive but mixed with LSD I noticed that anyone who I already do find attractive gets that much more good-looking, so I truly enjoyed looking at him and watching him laugh.
We went to another party but after only staying around 15 minutes just decided to go back to his apartment. I then sat with his puppy and had another increadible moment in my trip. I've never felt such an outpour of love. The puppy had never seemed to look at me with such loving eyes. She even seemed to know that I was tripping, and just was so content sitting with me and being cuddled, it was wonderful. All my boyfriend and I could talk about was how this was the best night we've had.
When we were kissing and cuddling closely our breathing began to form a pattern and we began to feel as though we were connected internally somehow. We also had been for the entire night finishing eachothers sentences, and this evolved to a point where we didn't even need to talk, it was enough to stare into each others eyes to know what the other wanted to say. It was perfect.
After several more hours of us just laying together his roomates came home with left over jello shots. I quickly injested about 8-10 in an attempt to prolong my trip, I honestly never wanted it to end. I then smoked about 2-3 bong hits, which by the way, I've never taken bigger or more efficient hits than that night, I believe LSD makes me take the BEST hits ever. Then I stayed up talking and laughing constantly for another hour or so, it was around three am when this little late-night round two began.
After a while I finally retired to bed because I was just physically exhausted and not feeling the best, probably from the alcohol. This was around 5 am. I slept soundly until about 8:30 in the morning, woke up to a slightly uncomfortable stomach but then quickly decided to sleep off the small hangover and I then fell asleep till noon. We then went out to breakfast and I felt fine the rest of the day, only having a slight headache.
I will never forget my acid trip. But I do not plan on doing it again anytime too soon because, first of all, I don't want to ever ruin the amazing experiance that I had on it by having a bad trip the second time, and 2nd, it scares me how much I enjoyed it and think it's better if I don't start making that a habbit.
But regardless, I am thrilled I did it, and feel so lucky to have had the experience I did. I think it makes bonds between those in love, or about to fall in love so much stronger. It by far was the most intense enjoyment I've ever felt by just being with a person of the opposite sex, and believe that that one night will always be one of the strongest factors in staying with my boyfriend. That was the epitome of the connection I ultimately want with the person I marry, and having been able to so already makes life seem so much brighter for the future. Because of that experience I feel so much more a part of him; body, mind, and soul. Acid allowed me to open my mind to letting someone else in and truly experiencing a night of love and euphoria I may never have let myself feel.
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| DiscreteWavelets Toolbox |
The DiscreteWavelets Toolbox is a collection of functions written in Matlab to supplement the text Discrete Wavelet Transformations: An Elementary Approach with Applications (John J Wiley & Sons, Copyright © 2008) by Patrick J. Van Fleet.
The package contains modules for deriving orthogonal and biorthogonal wavelet filters and using them to compute one- and two-dimensional (biorthogonal) discrete wavelet transformations. Modules are also included so that the user can visualize digital images and their transformations as well as hear digital audio files and their transformations. Other modules allow the user to perform naive image compression or de-noise signals or audio clips. These routines include cumulative energy, entropy, PSNR, DCTs, gamma correction, histogram equalization, universal shrinkage tolerance, SureShrink tolerance, wavelet shrinkage, and SureShrink de-noising. There are also modules that allow the user to investigate Fourier series and perform color space conversions.
Help is available for all functions and optional arguments once the package has been installed. Each function help page also includes at least one example of how the function is used. Several of these examples are collected and available by clicking the Examples link. You can also learn about applications that use discrete wavelet transformations by accessing the Demos page.
| Getting Started | Examples |
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QR Maps
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Treatments for atopic eczema can help to ease the symptoms. There's no cure, but many children find their symptoms naturally improve as they get older.
The main treatments for atopic eczema are:
- emollients (moisturisers) – used every day to stop the skin becoming dry
- topical corticosteriods – creams and ointments used to reduce swelling and redness during flare-ups
Other treatments include:
- topical pimecrolimus or tacrolimus for eczema in sensitive sites not responding to simpler treatment
- antihistamines for severe itching
- bandages or special body suits to allow the body to heal underneath
- more powerful treatments offered by a dermatologist (skin specialist)
The various treatments for atopic eczema are outlined on this page.
Self care
As well as the treatments mentioned above, there are things you can do yourself to help ease your symptoms and prevent further problems.
Try to reduce the damage from scratching
Eczema is often itchy, and it can be very tempting to scratch the affected areas of skin.
But scratching usually damages the skin, which can itself cause more eczema to occur.
The skin eventually thickens into leathery areas as a result of chronic scratching.
Deep scratching also causes bleeding and increases the risk of your skin becoming infected or scarred.
Try to reduce scratching whenever possible.
If your baby has atopic eczema, anti-scratch mittens may stop them scratching their skin.
Keep your nails short and clean to minimise damage to the skin from unintentional scratching.
Keep your skin covered with light clothing to reduce damage from habitual scratching.
Avoid triggers
Your GP will work with you to establish what might trigger the eczema flare-ups, although it may get better or worse for no obvious reason.
Once you know your triggers, you can try to avoid them.
For example:
- if certain fabrics irritate your skin, avoid wearing these and stick to soft, fine-weave clothing or natural materials such as cotton
- if heat aggravates your eczema, keep the rooms in your home cool, especially the bedroom
- avoid using soaps or detergents that may affect your skin – use soap substitutes instead
Although some people with eczema are allergic to house dust mites, trying to rid your home of them isn't recommended as it can be difficult and there's no clear evidence that it helps.
Read more about preventing allergies
Dietary changes
Some foods, such as eggs and cows' milk, can trigger eczema symptoms.
But you shouldn't make significant changes to your diet without first speaking to your GP.
It may not be healthy to cut these foods from your diet, especially in young children who need the calcium, calories and protein from these foods.
If your GP suspects a food allergy, you may be referred to a dietitian (a specialist in diet and nutrition).
They can help to work out a way to avoid the food you're allergic to while ensuring you still get all the nutrition you need.
Alternatively, you may be referred to a hospital specialist, such as an immunologist, dermatologist or paediatrician.
If you're breastfeeding a baby with atopic eczema, get medical advice before making any changes to your regular diet.
Emollients
Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to reduce water loss and cover it with a protective film.
They're often used to help manage dry or scaly skin conditions, such as atopic eczema.
In addition to making the skin feel less dry, they may also have a mild anti-inflammatory role and can help reduce the number of flare-ups you have.
If you have mild eczema, talk to a pharmacist for advice on emollients. If you have moderate or severe eczema, talk to a GP.
Choosing an emollient
Several different emollients are available. Talk to a pharmacist for advice on which emollient to use. You may need to try a few to find one that works for you.
You may also be advised to use a mix of emollients, such as:
- an ointment for very dry skin
- a cream or lotion for less dry skin
- an emollient to use instead of soap
- one emollient to use on your face and hands, and a different one to use on your body
The difference between lotions, creams and ointments is the amount of oil they contain.
Ointments contain the most oil so they can be quite greasy, but are the most effective at keeping moisture in the skin.
Lotions contain the least amount of oil so aren't greasy, but can be less effective. Creams are somewhere in between.
If you have been using a particular emollient for some time, it may eventually become less effective or may start to irritate your skin.
If this is the case, you may find another product suits you better. You can speak to a pharmacist about other options.
The best emollient is one you feel happy using everyday.
How to use emollients
Use your emollient all the time, even if you're not experiencing symptoms.
Many people find it helpful to keep separate supplies of emollients at work or school, or a tub in the bathroom and one in a living area.
To apply the emollient:
- use a large amount
- don't rub it in – smooth it into the skin in the same direction the hair grows
- after a bath or shower, gently pat the skin dry and apply the emollient while the skin is still moist to keep the moisture in
You should use an emollient at least twice a day if you can, or more often if you have very dry skin.
During a flare-up, apply generous amounts of emollient more frequently, but remember to treat inflamed skin with a topical corticosteroid as emollients used on their own aren't enough to control it.
Don't put your fingers into an emollient pot – use a spoon or pump dispenser instead, as this reduces the risk of infection. And never share your emollient with other people.
Topical corticosteroids
If your skin is sore and inflamed, your GP may prescribe a topical corticosteroid (applied directly to your skin), which can reduce the inflammation within a few days.
Topical corticosteroids can be prescribed in different strengths, depending on the severity of your atopic eczema and the areas of skin affected.
They can be:
- very mild (such as hydrocortisone)
- moderate (such as clobetasone butyrate
- even stronger (such as mometasone)
If you need to use corticosteroids frequently, see your GP regularly so they can check the treatment is working effectively and you're using the right amount.
How to use topical corticosteroids
Don't be afraid to apply the treatment to affected areas to control your eczema.
Unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, follow the directions on the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication.
This will give details of how much to apply.
Most people only have to apply it once a day as there's no evidence there's any benefit to applying it more often.
When using a topical corticosteroid:
- apply your emollient first and ideally wait around 30 minutes until the emollient has soaked into your skin, or apply the corticosteroid at a different time of day (such as at night)
- apply the recommended amount of the topical corticosteroid to the affected area
- continue to use it until 48 hours after the flare-up has cleared so the inflammation under the skin surface is treated
Occasionally, your doctor may suggest using a topical corticosteroid less frequently, but over a longer period of time. This is designed to help prevent flare-ups.
This is sometimes called weekend treatment, where a person who has already gained control of their eczema uses the topical corticosteroid every weekend on the trouble sites to prevent them becoming active again.
Side effects
Topical corticosteroids may cause a mild stinging sensation for less than a minute as you apply them.
In rare cases, they may also cause:
- thinning of the skin – especially if the strong steroids are used in the wrong places, such as the face, for too long (for example, several weeks)
- changes in skin colour – usually, skin lightening after many months of using very strong steroids, but most lightening after eczema is a "footprint" of old inflammation and nothing to do with treatments
- acne (spots) - especially when used on the face in teenagers
- increased hair growth
Most of these side effects will improve once treatment stops.
Your risk of side effects may be increased if you use a strong topical corticosteroid:
- for many months
- in sensitive areas such as the face, armpits or groin
- in large amounts
You should be prescribed the weakest effective treatment to control your symptoms.
Antihistamines
Antihistamines are a type of medicine that block the effects of a substance in the blood called histamine.
They can help relieve the itching associated with atopic eczema.
They can either be sedating, which cause drowsiness, or non-sedating.
If you have severe itching, your GP may suggest trying a non-sedating antihistamine.
If itching during a flare-up affects your sleep, your GP may suggest taking a sedating antihistamine.
Sedating antihistamines can cause drowsiness into the following day, so it may be helpful to let your child's school know they may not be as alert as normal.
Bandages and wet wraps
In some cases, your GP may prescribe special medicated bandages, clothing or wet wraps to wear over areas of skin affected by eczema.
These can either be used over emollients or with topical corticosteroids to prevent scratching, allow the skin underneath to heal, and stop the skin drying out.
Corticosteroid tablets
Corticosteroid tablets are rarely used to treat atopic eczema nowadays, but may occasionally be prescribed for short periods of 5 to 7 days to help bring particularly severe flare-ups under control.
Longer courses of treatment are generally avoided because of the risk of potentially serious side effects.
If your GP thinks your condition may be severe enough to benefit from repeated or prolonged treatment with corticosteroid tablets, they'll probably refer you to a specialist.
Seeing a specialist
In some cases, your GP may refer you to a specialist in treating skin conditions (dermatologist).
You may be referred if:
- your GP isn't sure what type of eczema you have
- normal treatment isn't controlling your eczema
- your eczema is affecting your daily life
- it's not clear what's causing it
A dermatologist may be able to offer the following:
- allergy testing
- a thorough review of your existing treatment – to make sure you're using enough of the right things at the right times
- topical calcineurin inhibitors – creams and ointments that suppress your immune system, such as pimecrolimus and tacrolimus
- very strong topical corticosteroids
- bandages or wet wraps
- phototherapy – ultraviolet (UV) light that reduces inflammation
- immunosuppressant tablets – to suppress your immune system, such as azathioprine, ciclosporin and methotrexate
- alitretinoin – medicine to treat severe eczema affecting the hands in adults
- dupilumab – a medicine for adults with moderate to severe eczema that may be tried when other treatments haven't worked
A dermatologist may also offer additional support to help you use your treatments correctly, such as demonstrations from specialist nurses, and they may be able to refer you for psychological support if you feel you need it.
Complementary therapies
Some people may find complementary therapies such as herbal remedies helpful in treating their eczema, but there's little evidence to show these remedies are effective.
If you're thinking about using a complementary therapy, speak to your GP first to ensure the therapy is safe for you to use.
Make sure you continue to use other treatments your GP has prescribed.
Page last reviewed: 2 December 2016
Next review due: 2 December 2019


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Arts Q&A: Comedian Terry McHugh on Slash, Billy Connolly and Back To The Future
Jenny Lee puts performers and artists on the spot about what really matters to them. This week, north Belfast comedian and former yo-yo champion Terry McHugh
by JENNY LEE1. When did you think about a career in comedy and what were your first steps into it?
I suffered panic attacks when I was about 16 and the only way I could shake myself out of them was to put on the videos of Billy Connolly's Two Night Stand or Patrick Kielty's Stir it Up. That’s when I thought stand up might be the way to go.
People could have the most horrible of things going on in their lives but for that hour or so they are laughing at a comedian they’ve forgot whatever it is they have going on.
I didn't do anything about it until I was 30 something when I got seven minutes at my local comedy club. Fast forward eight years and I'm on my own tour and I've even gigged at Celtic Park.
2. Best gigs you’ve been to?
I asked my friend this question and she immediately said Pink in Longbeach which makes my Slash at The Mandela Hall sound a lot less glamorous. I went to see Iron Maiden in Prague once, my mate knows the band so I had a few drinks with Iron Maiden back at their hotel after the gig. I was the only one on the beer though – they were all on cups of tea.
3. Fantasy wedding/birthday party band?
Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden but Michael Buble would be on first as a treat for some of the female guests.
4. The record you’d take to a desert island?
If it’s just one song then it has to be Stand By Me by BB King because it reminds me of my best mate. Can I smuggle a second record on with me?  And the book you’d take to a desert island?
Billy Connolly’s Tall Tales and Wee Stories because it’ll always make me laugh
6. Top three films?
Stand By Me, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Reservoir Dogs – there are far too many to do a top three, but Back to The Future is definitely number one.
7. Worst film you’ve seen?
 I have tried watching it so many times then get to the bit where Keanu Reeves has a spoon and the wee lad says "there is no spoon"... then I throw my shoe at the TV.
8. Favourite authors?
I know I’m 39 but it’s still Roald Dahl.
9. Sport you most enjoy and top team?
Celtic. I missed the first dance at my wedding because I’d snuck off to watch a Celtic match in the front bar of the hotel
10. Ideal holiday destination?
New York.
11. Pet hate?
People who say the word 'hashtag' before something.
12. What’s your favourite:
Dinner? Turkey dinner with all the trimmings and extra stuffing
Dessert? Anything with chocolate in it
Drink? Iron Maiden's Beer, Corona, Guinness, Red Wine, Hop House 13... can you see a pattern developing here?
13. Who is your best friend and how do you know each other?
I can’t tell you who my best friend is because they’ll kill me for getting their name in the paper but they know who they are. They’ve seen me at my best and they’ve seen me at my worst and it doesn’t matter what troubles or strife I have going on, they can always make me laugh like nobody else can.
14. Is there a God?
Only when I’m in trouble or looking for something.
:: Terry McHugh will be taking a very funny and honest look at his experience of suffering two mini strokes in his new show Mini Strokes of Luck at Lisburn's Island Arts Centre (Nov 8), Omagh's Strule Arts Centre (Nov 9), Downpatrick's Down Arts Centre (Nov 23), Dungannon's Ranfurly Arts Centre (Dec 7) and Enniskillen's Ardhowen Theatre (Dec 21). Tickets from venues.


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