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Despite Pacific Rim's less-than-stellar show at the box office, raking in $407 million worldwide on a $190 million production budget, writer and director Guillermo del Toro has remained very interested in making a Pacific Rim 2. And though some have speculated whether Pacific Rim needs a follow-up at all, Legendary CEO Thomas Tull has stated that he's also interested in producing a sequel.
This weekend at the Austin Television Festival, while promoting his new FX series The Strain, del Toro revealed some new information about the Pacific Rim 2 script that he has been working on with Zak Penn (The Incredible Hulk).
In an interview with Buzz Feed, del Toro said he and Penn are working on the script for Pacific Rim 2 as if the film has been given the green light by Legendary Pictures, though he stressed that the studio has not, in fact, officially agreed to put the script into production. Penn and del Toro have been working on the script with some help on the storyline from Travis Beacham, co-writer of Pacific Rim who is now working on Fox's Hieroglyph.
Read del Toro's full quote:
I'm working very, very hard with Zak Penn. We've been working for a few months now in secret. We found a way to twist it around. Travis Beacham was involved in the storyline and now I'm writing with Zak because Travis has become a TV mogul.
Del Toro hopes to tackle the Pacific Rim sequel after his next project - possibly his live-action Pinocchio film - and he revealed that the current script includes characters from the first film, Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam) and Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi).
However, those hoping for a prequel Pacific Rim movie will be disappointed to learn that the sequel will not deal with the Kaiju invasion:
Some people were wondering if we were going to do the prequel. I was never interested in doing that first wave of invasion. I'm going for very new, very crazy ideas on the second one, which are very different from the first one - but you will get really great spectacle.
Although Pacific Rim didn't have the greatest box office numbers, the film was credited with being one of the few 2013 summer blockbusters that wasn't a sequel or an extenuation of a franchise. So the question becomes: Can del Toro's "very new, very crazy" ideas sustain a sequel to a movie with its fervent (if not huge) fanbase?
If del Toro's past experience with sequels - namely, Hellboy II: The Golden Army - is any indication, the writer/director is capable of pulling off Pacific Rim 2. However, the script must first win over Legendary Pictures Chief Thomas Tull before the sequel can get an official green light.
Stay tuned to Screen Rant for updates on Pacific Rim 2. The Strain premieres Sunday, July 13th @10pm on FX.
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Chances are, when you visit a new place for the first time, you like have some idea about what to expect. And chances are, if you knew you were doing something that made others uncomfortable, you'd like to know about it.
This week's newsletter is dedicated to just that - etiquette. It's a quick and friendly review of etiquette tips to make sure you (and everyone around you) feel comfortable in our (or any!) yoga studio.
Shoes and Personal Belongings
When you visit a yoga studio, you'll likely be expected to remove your shoes, for a couple of reasons. One is to help keep the floors clean for everyone, the other is that shoes can affect your ability to balance well. If you're uncomfortable removing your shoes, it is ok to wear clean socks for the yoga practice, but please note that socks can feel a bit slippery in some poses.
At The Yoga Room you can place your shoes on the shoe shelf in the lobby. Any additional personal belongings, such as your purse, wallet, or keys, may be placed in a cubby in your classroom for safe keeping during class.
Arrival Time
Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes before your class begins. This gives you time to take off your shoes, handle any needed paperwork or payment, and visit the restroom before class begins. When a student arrives late for class, it can be disruptive to the rest of the students who have set down and organized their mats and props, and it can also be disruptive to the teacher's train of thought.
Cell Phones, Pagers, and Smart Watches
Unless you are a medical professional who is on call, please leave your cell phone in your car or make sure it is switched off or to airplane mode. Putting your phone in vibrate mode is not a good choice, as a vibrating cellphone can be a distraction in an otherwise quiet class, especially during relaxation or breathing practices. Let the yoga practice space be a safe haven where you take one hour to unplug from technology and connect with your body, your mind, and your spirit.
Wear modest clothing for yoga practice. Yoga pants or longer shorts and a t-shirt or tank top are appropriate. Please note that the fabric of some yoga pants becomes transparent when stretched. You can test your yoga pants by stretching the fabric over your outstretched hand and observing how much light shines through. Most people are comfortable with a top that is slightly form fitted so that it stays in place in the various yoga postures.
Talking Between Classes
Since we have two practice rooms at The Yoga Room, there's often one class (or an Individual Instruction appointment) in session when the other class lets out. Loud talking in the lobby, the classroom, and even outside in the breezeway, can be disruptive to the concentration of both the students and the teacher who are in class. Please remember to use a quiet voice when speaking with classmates, teachers, and the reception staff.
Talking During Class
In a typical yoga class, the teacher speaks and sometimes demonstrates the instructions, and the students listen, watch, and practice. Students are encouraged to hold questions or comments until the end of class. Of course, if a posture is painful or uncomfortable, the student should quietly call the teacher over to seek additional guidance.
In workshop-type instructional environments, the teacher may ask direct questions to encourage reflection and discussion for the benefit of everyone.
Chewing Gum
Please refrain from chewing gum during class. Chewing gum disrupts your breathing and creates a distraction from your practice.
Perfumes, Scents, and Odors
Breathing is a very important aspect of the yoga practice. We breathe consciously during the āsana practice, in relaxation, and of course during prānāyāma (breathing practice). As such, it's important for the air in the room be fresh and free of any type of scent or odor.
Please make sure that your body is fresh and clean, and please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, scented lotions, essential oils, or any other type of scent. You may love your favorite scent and believe that it is mild and pleasant, but one or more of your classmates, or even your teacher, may be sensitive or allergic to even the mildest of scents. Scents are even known to trigger migraines in some people.
Yoga Mats
Please keep your yoga mat clean by washing it periodically with a tiny bit of laundry or dish soap. You are welcome to use our mat spray between washes. It is located in the basket with our rental yoga mats.
Please be respectful of others' yoga mats and do not step on them without permission.
Miss Manners' Yoga Philosophy for Advanced Practitioners
It is interesting to observe the relationship between the purpose of yoga and yoga studio etiquette. The purpose of yoga is to quiet the mind, which means that we are training the mind to be calm and remain undisturbed by everyday sensory distractions. Yoga etiquette addresses potential sensory distractions that may arise in a yoga studio environment.
- Shoes affect cleanliness and touch/balance.
- A person's late arrival affects that person's stress level and the sight and hearing senses of the other practitioners.
- The beeping and buzzing of cellphones affect the sense of hearing.
- Clothing affects the sense of touch and can also be a mental distraction.
- Talking occupies the mind of the speaker and the hearing sense of the listener.
- Chewing gum creates a physical/taste/breathing distraction for the chewer and a sound and potential sight distraction for the other practitioners.
- Perfumes, scents, and odors distract the sense of smell and can also cause a physical response (migraine headache).
- A dirty yoga mat can be a visual and possible smell distraction for oneself and one's fellow practitioners.
We are all affected by so many sensory stimuli in our daily lives: traffic, internet, news, loud music, pollution, discussions, debates, etc. The yoga studio is an oasis where we can soothe our senses and capitalize on the opportunity to train our minds and our ability to focus, so that little by little, we become liberated from sensory distraction.
I know that philosophy discussion was pretty deep - I'd love to hear any comments, questions, or observations you may have about yoga etiquette and/or yoga philosophy. Please email me at email@example.com if there's anything you'd like to share or discuss.
And please feel free to forward this to any friends who are thinking about starting a yoga practice. Hopefully, knowing what to expect in a yoga studio setting will help them feel comfortable and confident to try their first class.
Hope to see you soon!

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Film Review: The Haunted Wardrobe!
{⌉HERE} are moments in this film where the viewer may be jolted out of their stupor if not a comfortable couch. This is a paranormal outing and the film has a few surprises up its sleeve. What are the chances of two studs ending up sharing a house with a gorgeous roommate when they need a third tenant to split the rent with? Unfortunately a hideous wardrobe will see to it that there is no peace and harmony in the 'big house'. You can think of the wardrobe as a fourth tenant because besides it being at the center of the story it is a catalyst that leads to catastrophic events as the motion picture narrative unfolds.


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{Book 2 Chapter 12 (The Friday Prayer) Page 164}
باب صلاة الجمعة
Chapter 12: The Friday (Jum'ah) Prayer
عن عبد الله بن عمر، وأبي هريرة رضي الله عنهم، - أنهما سمعا رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - يقول - على أعواد منبره: «لينتهين أقوام عن ودعهم الجمعات، أو ليختمن الله على قلوبهم، ثم ليكونن من الغافلين». رواه مسلم
470. 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar and Abu Huraira (RAA) narrated that they heard the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) say, while standing on his pulpit, "Those who are not attending the Jum'ah (Friday) prayer should stop doing so, otherwise, Allah the Exalted, will seal their hearts and they will be reckoned among the heedless."
[Related by Muslim]
وعن سلمة بن الأكوع - رضي الله عنه - قال: كنا نصلي مع رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - الجمعة، ثم ننصرف وليس للحيطان ظل نستظل به. متفق عليه، واللفظ للبخاري. وفي لفظ لمسلم: كنا نجمع معه إذا زالت الشمس، ثم نرجع، نتتبع الفيء
471. Salamah bin Al-Akwa' (RAA) narrated, 'We used to offer the Jum'ah prayer with the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), and by the time we returned from the prayer, the walls would have no shade (enough to shelter us from the heat).'
[Agreed upon. The wording is from Al-Bukhari]
In the version of Muslim, 'We would pray the Friday prayer with the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) when the sun had passed the meridian, and when we returned (from prayer) we would be following the shade (i.e. searching for any shade - that we could walk in - to protect ourselves from the heat of the sun).'
وعن سهل بن سعد - رضي الله عنهما - قال: ما كنا نقيل ولا نتغدى إلا بعد الجمعة. متفق عليه، واللفظ لمسلم. وفي رواية: في عهد رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم
472. Sahl bin Sa'd (RAA) narrated, 'We never had an afternoon nap or lunch till after offering the Jum'ah prayer.'
[Agreed Upon and the wording is from Muslim]
In another narration, 'In the lifetime of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)'
وعن جابر: أن النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - كان يخطب قائما، فجاءت عير من الشام، فانفتل الناس إليها، حتى لم يبق إلا اثنا عشر رجلا. رواه مسلم
473. Jabir (RAA) narrated, 'The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was sending (on his pulpit) delivering the Khutbah (sermon) on Friday, when a caravan arrived from Syria. The people slipped out (from the mosque) towards the caravan, until only twelve men were left (with the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) to pray Jum'ah).'
[Related by Muslim]
- It is not the sunnah to pray the Jumuah when the sun is at its hottest.
- Adam was in heaven not in paradise
- No one is allowed to enter paradise before Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)
- All creations are in the state of fear on Friday except man and Jinn because Judgment Day will be on this day (Friday).
Abu Huraira reported the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) as saying: "The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday; on it Adam was created. on it he was made to enter Paradise, on it he was expelled from it. And the last hour will take place on no day other than Friday."
[Sahih Muslim (2/585) No. 854]
- The Jews congregate on Saturday, the Christians on Sunday, and the Muslims were rightly guided to congregate on Friday.
- This only applies to Muslims and not kufaar.
Abdullah ibn Amr (RA) reported that Allah's Messenger (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "No Muslim dies on the day of Friday or the night of Friday but Allah protects him from the trial in the grave."
[Sunan Tirmidhi (3/386) No. 1074, Musnad Ahmad (2/169) No. 6582]
- The kuffar said they killed Anwar Awlaki on a Friday.
- It appears he died a shaheed.
- It is his celebration not the kufaar.
-Some Masjid cooks a lot of food on Jumuah.
- Almost as much as Eid.
- It is haram to fast on Friday for this reason.
Abu Huraira (RA) narrated: "I heard the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) say, 'None of you should fast on a Friday unless he fasts the day before or the day after.'"
[Al-Bukhari (1985) and Muslim (1144)]
Abu Huraira (RA) narrated the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Do not single out the night (preceding) Friday (from among the nights) for prayer; and do not single out Friday (from among the days) for fasting, unless it occurs during a day of fasting, which one of you normally observes."
[Sahih Muslim (2/801) No. 1144]
- No need to envy the kuffaar for Christmas, we have Eid more than 50 times a year.
- Some say that saying Jumuah Mubarak is a bid'ah.
- Who told them that?
- You are saying that 'may you have a blessed Jumuah.
Jumua'h is a Mubarak (blessed) day. This is understood from the many Ahādīth expounding on the virtues of a Friday.
A believer is also fortunate and blessed to be alive on a Friday to witness the Barakah and blessings of a Friday. When one congratulates others with Jumua'h Mubarak, this is an expression of a reality.
However, there is no mention in the Hadīth about Rasulullāh Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and Sahabah congratulating each other with Jumua'h Mubarak. Hence, one may congratulate others with Jumua'h Mubarak on condition it is not regarded to be a Sunnah or necessary.
And Allah Ta'āla Knows Best
- If it wasn't a reality then it would be bid'ah
- If you express a reality you are not doing bidah
Narrated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "When it is a Friday, the angels stand at the gate of the mosque and keep on writing the names of the persons coming to the mosque in succession according to their arrivals. The example of the one who enters the mosque in the earliest hour is that of one offering a camel (in sacrifice). The one coming next is like one offering a cow and then a ram and then a chicken and then an egg respectively. When the Imam comes out (for Jumua prayer) they (i.e. angels) fold their papers and listen to the Khutba."
[Al-Bukhari (929) and Muslim (850)]
Abu Huraira narrated the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "The five daily prayers, Friday prayer to the following Friday prayer, and Ramadan to the following Ramadan are expiations for sins as long as one abstains from major sins."
[Sahih Muslim (1/209) No. 233 and Musnad Ahmad (2/400) No. 9186]
-To take a bath before going to Jumuah is sunnah muakadah.
- But for some it is fard.
- It you are sweaty and smelly.
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah in al-Fataawa al-Kubra (5/307): It is obligatory to do ghusl on Fridays for one who is sweaty or has an odour that may offend others. End quote.
Al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said in al-Majmoo'(4/405):
Doing ghusl on Friday is Sunnah, not obligatory in the sense that not doing it is a sin, and there is no difference of opinion among us concerning that. With regard to the one for whom it is Sunnah, there are four views, but the correct view that is supported by the text and regard by the author and the majority as the correct view is the following: It is Sunnah for everyone who wants to attend Jumu'ah, man, woman, child, traveller, slave and others, because of the apparent meaning of the hadeeth of Ibn 'Umar, and because the aim is cleanliness, and they are all the same with regard to that. It is not Sunnah for the one who does not intend to attend, even if he is one of those who should attend Jumu'ah, because of the meaning of the hadeeth and because the reason is no longer present; and because of the hadeeth of Ibn 'Umar, according to which the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "Whoever comes to Jumu'ah, man or woman, let him do ghusl, and whoever does not come to it, man or woman, does not have to do ghusl."
[Narrated by al-Bayhaqi with this wording and with a saheeh isnaad. End quote]
- It is fardul 'ayn for the males.
- It is mustahab for the females.
O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salat (prayer) on the day of Friday (Jumu'ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allah [Jumu'ah religious talk (Khutbah) and Salat (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing), that is better for you if you did but know!
(Al-Jumu'ah 62:9)
Abu Al-Ja'd (meaning Ad-Damri) narrated, and he was a Companion according to the claim of Muhammad bin Amr: the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Whoever neglects the Friday prayer three times (in a row) without an excuse, then Allah sets a seal upon his heart.'"
[Sunan Tirmidhi (2/373) No. 500, Musnad Ahmad (3/424) No. 15537, Sunan Abu Dawud (1/277) No. 1052, Sunan al-Nasa'i (3/88) No. 1369, Sunan Ibn Majah (2/213) No. 1125, Sunan al-Darime (1/444) No. 1571, Muwatta Malik (1/180) No. 468]
- If you are living in darul harb, it is difficult to follow this hadith.
- If you have to work, this does not apply to you.
- You should migrate to a Muslim country or you should arrange something at work to make it for Jumuah.
- You have to try and exchange days with a co worker.
- Or work an extra hour on Friday to cover for the time you used to go for Jumuah.
- Or let a co worker cover for you.
- Or you can alternate days.
Jum'a literally means congregation. According to the Imam Abu Hanifa, there must be a minimum of three people other than the Imam in order for the Jum'a prayer to be considered legitimate. Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad state that there must be a minimum of two people other than the Imam.
If there are only two Muslims and the time of Jum'a has approached, then they should read Zuhr and not Jum'a.
- The correct opinion is that you need 3 people for Jumuah.
- The Imam and two others.
- The Sunnah is for the imam to stand when giving the khutbah.
- If he is able to do so.
عن عبد الله بن عمر، وأبي هريرة رضي الله عنهم، - أنهما سمعا رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - يقول - على أعواد منبره: «لينتهين أقوام عن ودعهم الجمعات، أو ليختمن الله على قلوبهم، ثم ليكونن من الغافلين». رواه مسلم
470. 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar and Abu Huraira (RAA) narrated that they heard the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) say, while standing on his pulpit, "Those who are not attending the Jum'ah (Friday) prayer should stop doing so, otherwise, Allah the Exalted, will seal their hearts and they will be reckoned among the heedless."
[Related by Muslim]
- This is the opinion of the four imams
- They use the Quran also:
And when they see some merchandise or some amusement [beating of Tambur (drum) etc.] they disperse headlong to it, and leave you (Muhammad Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) standing [while delivering Jumu'ah's religious talk (Khutbah)]. Say "That which Allāh has is better than any amusement or merchandise! And Allāh is the Best of providers."
(Al-Jumu'ah 62:11)
- When the people heard the drums they jumped up and left the masjid
- Only 12 men were left listening to the prophet (SAW)
- This is why Allah (SWT) revealed 62:11
-You open the khutbah in Arabic and recite a verse of taqwah.
- Then you can speak the local language.
- This is the correct opinion.
The fuqaha' are unanimously agreed that it is better for the khutbah to be in Arabic, but they differed as to whether that is essential. There are three points of view:
That it is essential for it to be in Arabic for the one who is able to do that, even if the listeners do not know Arabic.
[This is the view of the Maalikis and it is the well-known view of the Hanbalis.
See: al-Fawaakih al-Diwaani (1/306) and Kashshaaf al-Qinaa' (2/34)]
That it is essential for it to be in Arabic for the one who is able to do that, unless none of the listeners know Arabic, in which case he should give the khutbah in their language.
This is the correct view according to the Shaafa'is, and it is the view of some of the Hanbalis.
[See: al-Majmoo' by al-Nawawi (4/522)]
It is mustahabb for the khutbah to be in Arabic but it is not essential, and the khateeb may deliver the khutbah in his own language instead of Arabic. This is the view of Abu Haneefah and some of the Shaafa'is.
[See: Radd al-Muhtaar (1/543) and al-Mawsoo'ah al-Fiqhiyyah (19/180)]
This third view is the correct one, and it is the view favoured by a number of our contemporary scholars, because there is no clear evidence to say that the khutbah must be in Arabic, and because the purpose of the khutbah is to exhort, benefit and teach, which can only be done by using the language of the people present.
- If the shaikh gives khutbah in Arabic and you don't understand.
- You can't relate to anyone what he said.
- This is very embarrassing.
- This is why the khutbah should be given in the native language.
- Leaving the masjid during the khutbah is haraam.
- It is haram to speak during the khutbah.
- You cannot even tell someone to keep quiet.
It was narrated that Abu'l-Darda' said: The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam W) sat on the minbar and addressed the people, and he recited a verse. Ubayy ibn Ka'b was next to me, so I said to him: "O Ubayy, when was this verse revealed?" But he refused to speak to me, so I asked him again and he refused to speak to me, until the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) came down (from the minbar). Then Ubayy said to me: "You have gained nothing from your Jumu'ah except idle talk." When the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) had finished (the prayer), I went to him and told him (what had happened). He said: "Ubayy was right. When you hear your imam speaking, then keep quiet and listen attentively until he has finished."
[Musnad Ahmad (Vol. 5, p143) No. 21325; Sunan Ibn Majah (Vol. 2, p203) No. 1111; Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah (Vol. 3, p154) No. 1807; Sunan al-Kubra Bayhaqi (Vol. 3, p219) No. 5623]
Those who attend Jumu'ah prayer should be quiet and listen attentively to the imam when he is preaching. It is not permissible to speak to others, even if that is to tell them to be quiet. Whoever does that has engaged in idle talk (laghw), and whoever engages in idle talk, his Jumu'ah prayer does not count.
It was narrated from Abu Hurayra that the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "If you say to your companion when the imam is preaching on Friday, 'Be quiet and listen,' you have engaged in idle talk."
[Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 892; Muslim, 851).
Ibn Qudaamah said:
What they quote as evidence may be understood as referring only to the one who speaks to the imam or to whom the imam speaks, because that does not distract anyone from listening to his khutbah. Hence the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) asked him, "Have you prayed?" and he replied; and 'Umar asked 'Uthmaan a question, when he came in whilst he was preaching, and he answered. Thus we should understand these reports in this manner, in order to reconcile the reports. It is not correct to draw an analogy with anything else, because when the imaam speaks, he interrupts his khutbah, so he is not talking to the other person during the khutbah as such, unlike when others speak during the khutbah.
[Al-Mughni, 2/85]
- If you speak during the khutbah your Jumu'ah is bautil.
- You should listen during Jumu'ah.
- It is haraam for him to give salaams.
- It is haraam to return.
With regard to saying Yarhamuk-Allaah (may Allaah have mercy on you) to one who sneezes or returning salaams whilst the imam is delivering the khutbah, the scholars differed concerning that.
Al-Tirmidhi said in his Sunan, following the hadeeth of Abu Hurayra, "If you say to your companion…"
They differed concerning returning salaams and saying Yarhamuk-Allaah (may Allaah have mercy on you) to one who sneezes. Some scholars granted a concession allowing returning salaams and saying Yarhamuk-Allaah (may Allaah have mercy on you) to one who sneezes whilst the imam is delivering the khutbah.
[This is the view of Ahmad and Ishaaq. But some of the scholars among the Taabi'een and others regarded that as makrooh. This is the view of al-Shaafa'i]
It says in Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa'imah (8/242):
It is not permissible to say Yarhamuk-Allaah (may Allaah have mercy on you) to one who sneezes or to return salaams whilst the imam is delivering the khutbah, according to the correct scholarly opinion, because both of them involve speaking, which is forbidden when the imam is delivering the khutbah, because of the general meaning of the hadeeth.
It also says (8/243):
It is not permissible for the one who enters whilst the imam is delivering the khutbah on Friday, if he can hear the khutbah, to greet the people in the mosque, and those in the mosque should not return his greeting whilst the imam is delivering the khutbah.
And it says (8/244):
It is not permissible to speak whilst the khateeb is delivering the Friday sermon except for one who speaks to the imam for an important reason.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen said:
It is haraam to give salaams during the Friday khutbah, so it is not permissible for one who enters the mosque whilst the imam is delivering the khutbah to give salaams, and it is also haraam to return the greeting.
[Fataawa Ibn 'Uthaymeen, 16/100]
وعنه؛ أن رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - ذكر يوم الجمعة فقال: «فيه ساعة لا يوافقها عبد مسلم وهو قائم يصلي، يسأل الله - عز وجل - شيئا إلا أعطاه إياه»، وأشار بيده يقللها. متفق عليه. وفي رواية لمسلم: «وهي ساعة خفيفة».
488. Abu Huraira (RAA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said mentioning the (virtues of) Friday, "On Friday, there is an 'hour.' in which no Muslim, who matches (this hour) praying and asking Allah for something, except that Allah will grant him whatever he asked for."
The Messenger of Allah pointed with his hand indicating how short that hour is.'
[Agreed upon. In the version of Muslim, "It is a short period of time."]
وعن أبي بردة عن أبيه سمعت رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - يقول: «هي ما بين أن يجلس الإمام إلى أن تقضى الصلاة». رواه مسلم، ورجح الدارقطني أنه من قول أبي بردة
489. Abu Burdah narrated on the authority of his father, 'I heard the Messenger of Allah say: "It is (i.e. this hour), between the time when the Imam sits (i.e. upon the pulpit) and the time that the prayer is completed."
[Related by Muslim, but Imam Ad-Daraqutni says that it is the saying of Abu Burdah and not the narration of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)]
وفي حديث عبد الله بن سلام عند ابن ماجه
490. Ibn Majah narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah bin Salam
وجابر عند أبي داود، والنسائي: أنها ما بين صلاة العصر إلى غروب الشمس. وقد اختلف فيها على أكثر من أربعين قولا، أمليتها في شرح البخاري
491. While Imams Abu Dawud and An-Nasa'i narrated on the authority of Jabir bin 'Abdullah: "It is between the time of al-'Asr prayer and sunset." Scholars differed as to the exact time of this hour, up to almost forty different sayings. I mentioned all of them in
['Fath-ul-Bari' (the interpretation of Sahih al-Bukhari)]


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Vicksburg Railroad History
1847 - Present
Grand Rapids & Indiana, Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Railroad, Conrail
Peninsular, Grand Trunk Railway, Grand Trunk Western, Canadian National Railway, CSX Corporation
A Chronology
1847 - The Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway received a land grant to build a north-south line through Vicksburg.
1870 - The last rail was spiked between Kalamazoo and Vicksburg, as work from Fort Wayne, Indiana to Vicksburg was completed. A frame depot was erected, which later burned and was replaced by today's structure.
1872 - The Peninsular Railroad, later to become the Grand Trunk, put through an
east-west line, making Vicksburg a two-railroad town.
1920 - Grand Trunk operations were taken over by the Canadian National Railway System.
1922 - The Pennsylvania Railroad purchased the G. R. & I.
1968 - The last Pennsy passenger train stopped in town, and the Pennsylvania Railroad merged with the New York Central to become the Penn Central.
1971 - The Last Grand Trunk Western passenger train stopped at the Depot.
1976 - The Penn Central merged into a new railroad known as Conrail.
1979 - Conrail discontinues service on tracks from Portage to Sturgis.
Corporation acquires Conrail. Today, approximately 60 freight trains pass
through Vicksburg during a 24-hour period.


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Graeme Brandham
Animation Showreel and C.V.
Graeme Brandham
Animation Showreel and C.V.
Graeme Brandham is a Character Animator and Story development artist working within the Animation Industry. Available for Character animation work, story consultation, and idea development opportunities.
Currently based In Dublin, Ireland.
Name: Graeme Robert Brandham
Age: 29 born on 28/09/1989
Personal Address
Apartment 14, The Barleyhouse, Cork street
R.O. Ireland
+353 (0)83 359 2078
Personal Information
I completed my 3rd year on the BA honors Animation production course at the Arts University in Bournemouth, England. (A skillset accredited course).
I am a very committed and extremely hard working Character animator with a strong belief in teamwork and creative excellence. I am passionate about storytelling and film making, always striving for the best possible results.
Computer Packages
The Adobe suite, Cel action, Toon Boom Harmony & Autodesk Maya.
My main skills include feature quality character animation, from keys to clean up, and in 2D, hand drawn or CGI. However in my spare time I love to write and develop short films and TV ideas. Including my most recent project 'The wave'..
I am a good problem solver and can juggle tasks without losing a sense of priority or standard. I am extremely hard working and never turn down a task that I have been given. I will always strive to bring a sense of intrigue and fun into my work (when appropriate) and will always be pushing myself to learn and grow, as both a Human and as an Artist.
Credentials and Film Experience
Director, writer and lead animator on the short film 'Ttotua'. And character animator in the the short film, 'They're coming to get you Barbara'. Currently producing and directing the short film, 'Flux'.
Relevant Employment History
Daily Madness: June 2019 - September 2019
Working as a character animator on the show 'Critters TV' by turnip and duck, in conjunction with Daily Madness
Kavaleer Productions: June 2018 - May 2019
Employed as a Lead animator on the production 'Pablo - series 2'. In collaboration with Paper Owl for the BBC.
Sixteen South: September 2017 - June 2018
Working as a senior supervising cel action fixer and animator on the production, 'Pinkalicious' by Sixteen south & PBS networks.
Kavaleer Productions: August 2016 - September 2018
Employed as a Lead animator on the production 'Pablo'. In collaboration with Paper Owl for the BBC.
Sixteen South: July 2015 - July 2016
Working on the series 2 production, 'Lilys driftwood bay' for Nick.Jr. As a character animator and stand in Lead animator when required.
Wiggleywoo Ltd: January 2015 - July 2015
Working on the production 'The day Henry met?' For Nickelodeon Junior and RTE. I started on the production early to help with asset creation and rigging, and then moved onto character animation as the production begun fully.
Skillset Animation, Ireland
A 2 week Toon boom training course being ran by both Toon Boom and Mercury Filmworks. The course covered the basics of the software as an overall package including rigging, as well as a week of intensive training using the software for character animation.
Geronimo Productions: June 2014 - November 2014
Employed as a Character Animator on the upcoming production of 'Nelly & Nora'. Alongside acting as an advisor in using the software, 'Cel action'.
Kavaleer Productions: August 2013 - June 2014
Employed as a full time Character Animator for the Cel action production, 'Boj'. A preschool TV show made in conjunction with Pesky productions, London. Soon to be aired on CBBC in the UK. ABC in Australia, Sprout in the USA and RTE in Ireland.
Karrot entertainment: June 2012 - August 2013
I joined the company in June 2012, initially working within the commercial department as a flash and after effects animator. I was swiftly progressed into the role of 'Junior Animator' & 'Production assistant' on the Bafta award winning BBC tv show, 'Sarah & Duck'.
Glory and Dreams animation studio: Nanjing.
A 1 month work experience placement at Glory and Dreams animation studio in Nanjing, China.
Graeme Brandham
Animation & Visual storytelling
Apartment 14, The Barleyhouse
Cork Street
Dublin 8
For all enquiries please contact:
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Thank you for visiting our new website designed by Fuller Creative. In this past year the Lord has shown us further directions in which ALMI can follow Him, and we are excited about all of the changes. The upgraded look of the website beautifully complements both our new pursuits and our old commitments, and we hope it will be a manageable and pleasant way for you to keep abreast of the plans and activities ongoing as all of us seek to serve the Lord and spread the message of Christ in you, the hope of glory.
ALMI Staff & Partners
Mike Wells 1952-2011
Michael Wells founded Abiding Life Ministries International in 1989 as a ministry of encouragement to believers in many countries. He believed this encouragement comes as we focus on the Jesus within us and as God gives the revelation of all we possess in Him, and Christian growth is not changing, but involves the revelation of the great exchange (His life for ours). In our weakness He becomes our strength in every situation. Jesus did not come only to deliver us from hell in the future, but also to deliver us from our daily hell through a key moment-by-moment relationship in Him, where we discover all we have looked for elsewhere in vain. These beliefs prompted Mike's discipleship ministry and many travels to speak and share, several books he wrote, and many hours of teaching recorded on CD, DVD, and MP3. The many seeds the Holy Spirit planted through Mike's tireless years of sharing continue to bear fruit today.
Betty Wells
Betty Wells, Executive Director, worked with her husband, Michael Wells, as he founded and directed ALMI from 1989 until his passing October, 2011. She never aspired to co-pastor with Mike and enjoyed staying in the background, supporting him by running the office, organizing his trips, and helping communicate with ministry folks all around the world. However, as way leads on to way in The Way and as new chapters in life are entered, in his absence she now directs the ministry with a heart toward glorifying the Lord as He continues what He began at ALMI. Betty has edited all of Mike's writings and continues in the ministry's administration work, helping to spread Mike's messages and materials in every way possible. Married in 1974, Michael and Betty have three grown children and three granddaughters.
Noah Wells
Noah Wells comes to us because of a call of God to ministry on his life at the young age of seven. Now in his late thirties, married, and the father of two children, he is able to answer God's call to share Christ's Life and Love with hurting, discouraged, or questioning people. Lest you think his life was idyllic as a son of Mike Wells, he believes the hardships permitted into his life by God have served to enable him to understand defeat and compassionately share how Christ is always able to walk with us there.
ALMI "With" Partners
There are many others in this WITH ministry. Once a branch is recognized as having a like call and passion, we encourage that personal ministry by offering training and the free use of the materials. It is not our goal to add staff in the conventional sense, but to recognize staff throughout the world and support them as co-laborers. Because it is our conviction that with the call comes the physical provision, we recognize that a branch's provision comes from the Vine, not ALMI. This has been a very effective approach over the years, since there are now hundreds of Vine-connected branches who have started their own self-supported ministries or stayed in their place of ministry to share the abiding life. We call this a WITH approach to ministry. One branch is neither above nor under another, but they minister WITH one another on the Vine.
Tim & Karen Lester
First connecting with Mike and Betty Wells as a teen, Tim has walked "WITH" ALMI up to today. In the early years of sitting under Mike's teaching and mentoring, Tim began to present principles of abiding in a unique format especially for students; he thus could speak to youth groups while Mike presented seminars to adults. Mike invited Tim to help train individuals who had a desire for advanced training. Tim shifted ministry to include seminars for adults with a special emphasis toward training individuals who have the desire to disciple one on one.
Tim has served in local church ministry in some capacity for over 35 years. Tim and Karen have been together for nearly 20 years, with Karen directly joining Tim in the ministry in the past decade.
The ALMI ministry center with Tim and Karen is on the east coast, not far from the nation's capital in Hagerstown, MD. Please see Tim and Karen's page for more information.
Chad Salyn
In 1999 the truth that Life is only found "in" Christ really took hold in Chad's life. It has been a recurring theme throughout his life. Even as a small boy his mom had him singing a simple tune in so many different places, "For me to live is Christ." When Chad entered Bible college, Jesus impressed upon his heart to, "Wait for your foundation before you build your house." The message was emphasized again through a dear brother's encouraging words: "Chad, God has been preparing you for this . . . well . . . since birth." God's leading and call has been so evident, and Chad's desire is to share this simple yet profound message of abiding in Christ. He has been broken and so enjoys sharing the Love of God to the broken, hurting, defeated, and marginalized in hopes that they, too, discover how Christ fully meets us even in the most difficult places. Chad and his wife, Tracy, married in 1997 and have three children. They currently reside in Provost, Alberta, Canada.
Raimundo Ericson
Raimundo Ericson, an ordained pastor and professional translator and interpreter, met Mike back in 1986 in Buenos Aires, when he was invited to be Mike's interpreter in his first speaking trip outside the U.S. Raimundo and Hilda immediately felt that the message of abiding in Christ was what their soul and spirit longed for. After the conference they kept in contact and the Wells-Ericson relationship grew stronger as time went by. Raimundo translated first Sidetracked in the Wilderness, interpreted for Mike when he visited Argentina, and later on began arranging speaking contacts and serving as Mike's interpreter in other Latin American countries. In 2008 Mike & Betty invited Raimundo to become gradually more involved in not only traveling and interpreting for Mike and Tim, and translating Mike's books and ALMI materials, but also in being part of the ministry's connection with the Spanish-speaking world and organizing Mike's agenda for those countries.
Valuable ongoing contacts have been made or confirmed in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. In 2010 Raimundo organized a weekend seminar in Torrevieja, Spain, with the English-speaking community steeled along the Mediterranean coast in the province of Valencia. That year and the following were very active in travels with Mike throughout Latin America, with Mike's first three books printed in Spanish in seven countries.
In July, 2012, Tim Lester and Raimundo taught seminars for leaders in Guatemala and Costa Rica, and a two-day addictions seminar in Colombia. In January, 2014, Raimundo organized a 5-day marriage seminar in Colombia, in which 41 leaders from several Latin American countries were trained by Tim Lester in ministering to couples. The 24 sessions and related teaching aids of this seminar are presently being downloaded by leaders and individuals in Spanish-speaking countries. As the teaching is in English with Spanish interpretation, English speakers can also profit from these materials.
Raimundo and Hilda make their home in San Miguel in the Greater Buenos Aires area. They have 3 married sons, 3 granddaughters, and a grandson.
Mount Alford Lodge
Mount Alford Lodge Christian Conference Centre began in 2000 as a boutique conference facility (24 bed) for Dr. Michael Wells to use in international training for ALMI. Our company, ALMICC LTD (Abiding Life Ministries International Conference Centre) is a registered not-for-profit public company. The facilities are extensively used by churches, community groups, and other organizations.
The foundational platform is our ministry, Abiding Life Discoveries Australia. The inspiration, materials, and Christ-centered abiding ethos we have discovered from Mike, Betty, and ALMI has enabled us to share this incredible ministry in every opportunity given to us. This includes seminars and training at Mount Alford Lodge, making available such information to every group who comes to our Centre. This "abiding message" is taken to churches, conferences, home groups, and every door that opens for us. We want to equip others who want to share this ministry. CDs, DVDs, and books are distributed across the country. We have mass-produced an "introductory" CD (CD #2 of "Abiding Life in a Capsule") to offer every person when visiting churches and other groups. Our hearts' desire is for more and more doors to be open for this incredible ministry to expand.
The staff at Mount Alford Lodge includes Geoff and Beryl Hopson, Wendy and Phil Bell, and several others.


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Beam me up, Teri Hatcher! The "Lois & Clark" star will make her "Supergirl" debut in "Star-Crossed," tonight's episode. In a new clip, Hatcher's character -- described as "a new villain" in the episode synopsis -- introduces herself to Kara, but seems much more interested in Mon-El.
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The clip opens with a tense sense between Mon-El and Supergirl, where Mon-El offers to be transported onto a mysterious ship in Supergirl's place. Mon-El insists he'll be fine, though Supergirl's worry is evident. So, just as Mon-El is about to be teleported on board, she super speeds into his arms. As such, they're both brought up to the ship -- and Mon-El is none too pleased about it.
Now on board, Mon-El and Supergirl are confronted with a dozen hooded figures. Supergirl immediately goes on the defensive, but is surprised when they all begin to kneel. Confused, she asks Mon-El why they're bowing, only for two unmasked characters -- played by Hatcher and "Hercules" star Kevin Sorbo -- to call out Mon-El's name. The clip ends before Mon-El or Kara are offered the chance to react to it.
RELATED: Flash & Supergirl Musical Crossover Reveals Original Song Titles, Covers
The episode will also lead into the musical crossover episode with "The Flash." A promo for the episode also reveals the true identity of Mon-El, who had been masquerading as a lowly servant since his arrival on Earth in the Season 2 premiere.
According to the synopsis for "Star-Crossed,"
TERI HATCHER ("DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES," "LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN") AND KEVIN SORBO ("HERCULES") GUEST STAR; DARREN CRISS ("GLEE") MAKES HIS DEBUT AS THE MUSIC MEISTER – A new villain (guest star Teri Hatcher) comes to National City, putting Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) on high alert. Meanwhile, Winn's (Jeremy Jordan) girlfriend, Lyra (guest star Tamzin Merchant), gets Winn in trouble with the law. Maggie (Floriana Lima) attempts to help Winn but old loyalties get in the way. The Music Meister (Darren Criss) attacks Supergirl. John Medlen directed the episode written by Katie Rose Rogers & Jess Kardos. Original airdate 3/20/2017.
Starring Melissa Benoist as the Girl of Steel, "Supergirl" airs Mondays at 8 pm ET/PT on The CW. The series also stars Mehcad Brooks as Jimmy Olsen, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, Jeremy Jordan as Winn Schott, David Harewood as Martian Manhunter and Chris Wood as Mon-El.


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Both sessions beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern.
Session I on Friday, November 22, Lots 501-869: Silver, Decorative Arts, Contemporary Art & Design, Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Folk Art, Sporting Art, Weapons & Militaria, Ethnographic Art, Early Books & Maps, and More.
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Making Healthy Choices During Pregnancy
Instructions: Under the topic listed is a link to a pre-test, video, and a post-test. Please click the Pre-Test link prior to watching the video below and then submit that information. Next, click the video link and watch the video. Upon finishing your video please click the Post-Test link and submit that information as well. Points for this and similar classes range from 200-400 depending on the length of the class.
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Pirate Cinema from Berlin, who we are working with on the video archive
http://pad.ma, present a series of weekly (Sunday) events in the Pirate Cinema tradition, on films and footage.
Artist talk @ Beginnings with CAMP
Workshop with Students of ERG/Artistic Practices and Scientific Complexity Masters/Kobe Matthys at Argos.
Beginnings is an exhibition tracing some of the conceptual and artistic origins of CAMP. At ARGOS, Brussels as part of new beginnings at ARGOS itself.
Artist talk: Shaina A at Institute for Comparative Modernity, Cornell University.
A film program at Slought, with Shaina Anand /CAMP about surveillance systems, critical documentary filmmaking, subjectivity and distribution, and a screening of Al Jaar Qabla Al Daar (60 min, 2011), followed by a discussion with filmmaker Shaina and Deborah A. Thomas.
Ghar Mein Shehar Hona is now online . See more at At Ghar.with.CAMP
Body Building
Ishara Art Foundation
Ashok gives a part-biographical talk at the MMB, Mumbai, as part of the State of Nature series. Himalayan horticultural history, sewage-infused ice skating rinks, potato science and a series of proposals for art.
A 100-foot long branching sequence of cutouts drawing from the photo archives of The Hindu, a 140-year old newspaper. Cutouts here are a way of reframing existing photographs as new organisms and to create a new boundary or border for the image.


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Episode 5 - FAST & FURIOUS THAI STYLE
CHILLI SAUCE EGG NOODLES WITH PRAWNS Stir-fry
Serves 4| prep time 15| cook time 30
1 tbsp Olivado Peanut Oil
20 prawns, shelled and deveined
2 tbsp Trident Sweet Chilli Sauce
1 onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, sliced
15 straw mushrooms or small buttons, diced (or mushroom medley)
200g Trident Thin Egg Noodles
Chives to garnish
Chilli sauce ingredients
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp Asian Home Gourmet Light Soy Sauce
½ tsp salt
3 tbsp Trident Hot Chilli Sauce or 1 tbsp roasted chilli paste
3 tbsp OXO chicken stock, plus extra if needed
½ cup Chinese rice wine
1 tbsp palm sugar
1 tbsp corn flour plus 5 tbsp of water, combined into a slurry
Fine chili powder to taste
In a saucepan combine the oyster, soy, salt and chili sauce and gently bring to a simmer. Add the stock and combine. Add the wine and ignite to burn off the alcohol. Add the sugar and combine, bring to a boil and caramalise. Add corn flour to thicken and add a little more stock if too thick, remove from heat and let cool.
Heat a wok on high and add the prawns. Add diced onion and garlic. Stir fry for a minute then add the chili sauce, and ¼ cup chicken stock and combine. After 1 minute add the mushrooms and noodles and combine. When noodles are warmed through, serve topped with chives.
lamb, basil & chilli stir-fry
300g Quality Mark Lamb Steaks or Backstrap - sliced
2 tbsp Olivado Peanut Oil
1 onion sliced
1 garlic sliced
½ capsicum
2 chilies
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp Asian Home Gourmet Soy Sauce
¼ cup OXO chicken stock
pinch sugar
Handful of Thai basil
Garnish – fresh basil (Thai)
60g mung bean flour
1 cup of water
5 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp pandam extract
Heat a wok on high. Add the oil, onion and garlic then the lamb stir fry quickly until lightly browned.
Add the chili and capsicum and combine, then add the oyster, soy sauce and stock, season with ½ tsp sugar, and combine.
Finally throw in the Thai basil and stir for 20 seconds.
Remove from heat and serve.
Garnish with fresh coriander
Top Tip: for those in a hurry, use Asian Home Gourmet Szechuan Chili Ginger Garlic paste.
½ cup palm sugar
2-6 small red chilies (depending on taste)
Pinch salt
Up to ¼ cup water
Place palm sugar, chili and salt into your mortar and pestle. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time and bash together until you get a smooth thick slurry.
Place into a bowl and serve with sliced pear and apple as a dip.


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wedding rings
Mary Kate and Joe in Brooklyn
I am always so delighted when I get to take photos of my friends getting married. MK and Joe are just the dang cutest and when they decided to get married in December at Borough Hall, I was thrilled for them. They chose to keep it low key and just do a courthouse wedding with their immediate families. It was chilly to say the least, but I'm pretty happy with the photos we got from their special day.
Melynda and Andrew's Intimate Wedding
Ah the art of the intimate wedding.
Melynda and Andrew's casual wedding was so special. Sometimes it's not about the number of people surrounding you on your special day, but the quality. These two have some very special people in their lives and the love that surrounded them was evident. Friends helped set up the space, bottles of champagne were popped for the closest family members to toast right after the nuptials and then they partied. Sometimes, a wedding can really be just that simple.
It was a quiet, oddly steamy afternoon in October and I feel so honored to have been part of their special day.


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Risk score translated into more languages
A risk score to identify people who are likely to develop type 2 diabetes has been translated into two further languages.
The part NIHR-funded Leicester Risk Score – which is recommended by health watchdog NICE, used by Diabetes UK and has attracted more than 1.1 million people online users – has been made available in a number of South Asian Languages.
We urge members of the south Asian community to use our risk score to see whether they already have type 2 diabetes
The questionnaire is now available in Gujarati and Bangladeshi, with further versions in Urdu and Punjabi due out soon.
Family history
Members of both communities are being encouraged to complete the score and find out how likely they are to develop the condition – or to see if they already have it.
Data based on age, sex, BMI, ethnicity, family history and use of blood pressure drugs are used to identify people who may be at high risk of type 2 diabetes or are currently undiagnosed.
The project to translate the risk score was funded by the National Institute for Health Research's Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (NIHR CLAHRC) East Midlands.
Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Director of NIHR CLAHRC East Midlands and head of department and professor of primary care diabetes and vascular medicine at the University of Leicester, said: "Type 2 diabetes is more common in south Asians because of their lifestyle in terms of their diet and lower physical activity levels combined with their potentially increased genetic risk.
"We urge members of the south Asian community to use our risk score to see whether they already have type 2 diabetes.
"It's equally important people know how likely they are to develop the condition as they can make lifestyle changes to halt the progress.
"The Leicester Risk Score allows people to see if they have or are likely to have type 2 diabetes in the future."
A community event is set to take place on Friday, January 27, in order to launch all three versions of the risk score. It will take place at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, Gwendolen Road.
NIHR CLAHRC East Midlands is a partnership of regional health services, universities and industry which turns research into cost-saving and high-quality care through cutting-edge innovation.
The work has been supported by the Centre for BME Health East Midlands, which is working to reduce ethnic health inequality in the region by sharing resources and promoting research.
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition where the body cannot keep blood glucose levels within a healthy range and can cause devastating complications.


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Blueberry Flummery ... Vintage Blueberry Dessert
The Shakers are identified with this blueberry recipe. They arrived in America from England, circa 1774. flummery grew out of the love and care traditionally given to the elderly. it was one of the special dishes developed especially for the aged. This favorite is a blueberry pudding that is cooked and chilled before serving.
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained*
Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
Combine cornstarch and sugar. Stir in water, blueberries, lemon rind and juice. Cook over low heat while stirring until flummery bubbles and thickens. Spoon into glasses and chill. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel. Serve with thick cream. Yield: 4 servings
NOTE: Use frozen blueberries, if desired. No need to rinse or defrost the berries.


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VIN News: Poised on the cusp of the Bar Mitzvah of his oldest child, Chasidic pop star Lipa Schmeltzer takes an emotional journey back through time, as he seeks to continue the legacy of the grandfather he never knew through the son who carries his name,
in a documentary titled "Searching for Moshe Yossi."The second to youngest of twelve, Lipa was the first member of his family to name a child Moshe Yosef after his grandfather."A lot of my family didn't use the name Moshe Yosef because they wanted to name their sons Yaakov Yosef after the previous Skverer Rebbe," explained Lipa. "But family begins at home and while my father may not have ever said anything about it, I wanted to name a son for his father."In an effort to give his son Moshe Yossi a glimpse into his roots,
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Lipa Schmeltzer: Searching for Moshe Yossi
Labels: Film, Lipa Schmeltzer
3 comments:
Very proud of you Lipa....you did something very special!
- Thursday, March 21, 2013 4:25:00 PM
UM.. Hello... its ossur to put on teffilin in a cemetery...
whats going on?????
- Sunday, March 24, 2013 12:00:00 PM
But he means good
- Wednesday, April 03, 2013 2:29:00 PM
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Non-Disciples Clergy Seeking Standing
Welcome! This page is for non-Disciples Of Christ clergy who are seeking ministerial standing in the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) through the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) in the Capital Area Region. You will find here information about fulfilling your call from God in our denomination, as well as about the processes and policies of our Region to help guide you along that path.
You must first be a member of the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) congregation in our Region.
Please check out the resources below. If you have questions, please contact the Regional Minister, Rev. Allen V. Harris, and the Commission For Ministry Director via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com or via phone at 301-942-8266, ext. 203


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If you're thinking about having a relationship, there are lots of ways to meet people and know them. Apart from the old-fashioned way to meeting people in social events and parties, online dating is fast gaining popularity among tech-savvy young people. Even though online dating is a relatively new way to find your match, it's no doubt an amazing avenue to meet your match. However, just like everything online, you should be careful when you want to meet and date your online match.
Here are some warning signs that indicate that your online match isn't exactly what they seem to be and what can you do about it.
1. Fraudsters often aren't specific what they want in a partner. Therefore, more people will look into their profile and respond to their request. When you contact them, the first they do is compliment your looks, instead of on complimenting on your achievements and knowing about your goals.
2. They say "I love you," even before they met you in person. How can you tell if it's real or not, unless they tell that in person? They may sound great on the phone; they make promises that are unrealistic, but when you meet them in the real world, you find them, they aren't the person you thought they were.
3. Scammers don't like the email service of the dating site to make contacts. They ask you to contact them directly and send emails using a different service. Remember, you are using a dating site to protect your privacy and from scammers. So, don't fall for it.
4. They don't like to answer the questions you asked them in the emails. Even if they respond, it looks like the email is written out by a machine rather than a real person.
5. Fraud online matches want to meet you, but not in the place where you live or your match lives. If you suggest them to meet in the place you both live, they decline it. They want to meet in a location that is not related to you or them.
6. Most of their conversation is about money. A person who makes a good living wants someone who will love them for who they are as a person, not because of their income or money. Fraudsters will brag about their salaries, bank balances, how wealthy they are and so on. Sometimes, they ask about to lend them money and invest in one their businesses or saving schemes and what not. If a person is really interested in you, why should they ask about your finances?
7. They don't call you. Most are interested in sending texts or emails. They even don't answer what you ask them. When they call, the conversations are short and inconclusive.
8. They don't look like they do in the pictures. The pictures they posted in their profiles aren't of an actual person. Besides, the backgrounds of their pictures aren't real too in most cases. They take photos in from of a big mansion, a new boat, or swanky restaurant, etc. that shows that they're wealthy and live an extravagant lifestyle. In real life, it's a whole different story. So, keep an eye on it.
Finding love online can be a good solution for people who are finding it difficult to meet someone in the traditional paradigm. Just like most things, it can be abused. So, if you see signs like these, they might be a fraud. Don't waste your time with scammers; instead, focus on finding real love.


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With her decision to file for divorce from Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie burst a lot of bubbles—and not just the "but they looked so happy" bubble, though that one popped the loudest.
Another bubble that burst was the one containing all the hopes that their divorce would just be one of those things, an unfortunate end for a storied Hollywood couple but just... you know, life happening.
Alas, that wasn't to be. Instead, an unexpectedly sharp war of words ensued, with Jolie's side wielding the bigger sword.
But in playing offense in her divorce, Jolie simultaneously ended up on defense in the public eye. Whether she had any notion of keeping people on her proverbial side or not when she explained that she had chosen to end her marriage for the "health of the family," thereby serving up the notion that Pitt had major issues and letting it just linger out there in the ether for people to chew on, Jolie (or someone) may have underestimated society's willingness to forgive a male movie star anything.


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Fused: A Memoire of Childhood OCD and Adult Obsession
Dr. James Manning
CreateSpace (2016)
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (12/16)
Article first published as Book Review: 'Fused: A Memoire of Childhood OCD and Adult Obsession' by Dr. James Manning on Blogcritics.
"Fused: A Memoire of Childhood OCD and Adult Obsession" is the latest work by Dr. James Manning. Written in an autobiographical format, Dr. Manning tells a stunning first-hand account of living and dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
OCD is a mental disorder where some individuals feel they need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines (hand washing, check to see if door is locked or have the inability to throw things out) or have certain thoughts repeatedly. The cause of OCD is unknown but can be attributed to stress inducing events, birth problems, and/or genetic tendencies.
I have had the opportunity and pleasure of reading several of Dr. Manning's books and workbooks. His works are a great value to individuals who live with a variety of disorders. Even as a Psychologist myself, my experience with these issues only come from academic training and years of working in the field. For Dr. Manning, it comes from living with OCD, anxiety, and depression as well as his professional training and career. One cannot truly know what it is like to live this way of life unless experienced.
Dr. Manning's book "Fused" gives an informative account living with OCD. He is open, honest, and writes in such a way one can only imagine how it was living a life with obsessed thoughts and routines daily. I really enjoyed reading about his journey from childhood and the growth that occurred. Many readers often believe that because one works in the psychology field they can cure themselves – not so.
"Fused" is a small book of 157 pages but gives so much information and insight. One will appreciate that any psychology terms Dr. Manning uses is provided in easy to read terms and he gives examples that everyone can understand or relate to.
Even though OCD affects only a small part of the population (1-2%), many are undiagnosed, or believe that this is normal for them. The author's journey begins around the age of 10 when he first realized that he started taking everyone's comments, looks, and behavior to heart in such a way that he was fearful and anxious. He also found that often he would "blank out" losing track of time and what was going on.
One term the author gives us is "brain architecture" which is the way growth and development of the brain occurs. Some of us are born "wired differently" and that affects how we view and relate to life. Another concern is that these individuals often have an over-inflated sense of responsibility and take on the world's problems even though they really have no control over them. The author provides excellent examples of how OCD impacted his life and discusses how hard it was to address them. Many think that OCD can be cured, but that is not the case. It is always there waiting to pounce.
"Fused: A Memoire of Childhood OCD and Adult Obsession" by Dr. James Manning is one of the best readings I have done that truly shows personal experiences. There are so many great examples it is hard to discuss them all. If you know someone with OCD or even experience yourself this is a great read.


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Sunday, September 6, 2009
The Mermaid Quilt
Around 1993 I hired Charlotte Warr Anderson to teach at my Northern Michigan Quilter's Getaway retreat. I admire her work tremendously and for my money, she is the best living quiltmaker! I didn't have time to take her workshop so with the help of 10 friends, we hired Charlotte to teach us a private workshop in one of our homes. My project was to make a quilt of my daughter Colleen as a mermaid. During the workshop I got the pattern for her body drawn and her face appliqued. I also chose fabric for her body. I got stuck on the background to put her on. 10 years later (I think) I heard Charlotte was going to teach a workshop in Flint. I signed up for the workshop and brought my mermaid. At this point I had her hair appliqued to her face. I told Charlotte I was stuck on the background and in 2 minutes she had drawn the waves! Again I was amazed by her talent and willingness to share. Her waves were perfect, but because I was a unsure about where to start appliqueing them, the mermaid went back into her bin. Meanwhile I made many other quilts and was working on finishing Unfinished Projects and my Colleen grew up. She started asking if I was ever going to finish her mermaid quilt, so I decided to be brave and jump back in and finish it this time. So you see how far I've gotten. Now with an extra day off work I'm piecing triangles for an Ocean Waves border. Then I'll be appliqueing fish, sea horses, coral and plants to keep Colleen company.
Till next time....... Happy Quilting!
6 comments:
Awesome, Beth. I'm so impressed. And inspired ... now all those 'older' projects have new life.ReplyDelete
Claire keeps asking when I'm going to finish her monkey quilt. Maybe I'll have to get it out again.... I've been working on Blind Man's Fancy for Carol Sc. Thanks for your great directions. Got it all done and realized that one strip was on up-side-down. Operator error - drat!!ReplyDelete
- Carol ScSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Hmmm --- I wonder where my workshop project is?!! Actually, I know. Of course, it would take a fork lift to get to it! Nice to see the progress made on the "mermaid" --- maybe for a granddaughter?!ReplyDelete
This is a lovely quilt. Bring it to block exchange this month so we can all ooh and aah over it "in person." :)ReplyDelete
Lovely........and it's about time to finish it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Beth, did I hear you say something about finishing your Mermaid quilt for this year's Charm Challenge of landscape, seascape, other scapes? First I had heard of your Mermaid quilt and it most certainly fits the Challenge. DaisyReplyDelete


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Much Marcle Primary School has hosted the South Herefordshire Partnership's Ogden Trust Science Fair.
Students developed their own science projects and demonstrations to show to pupils from other local schools.
The key theme was 'power', but from a rather unusual source.
The children demonstrated how salt dough can be used as an electric conductor and insulator to power some of the fantastic space-themed objects that they made as their half-term homework project.
The Ogden Trust works with schools to promote the teaching and learning of Physics.
The fair, which took place on Wednesday, June 12, involved demonstrations by children from the five partnership schools of Much Marcle, Walford, The Lea, Gorsley Goffs and St Josephs.
There were also demonstrations from Dr Simon Rhodes and colleagues from the physics department of Hereford Cathedral School, ex-Much Marcle students from John Masefield High School and stalls from local STEM businesses.
The fair, in the school hall, concluded with a fund-raising raffle.


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It was a long drive from Panabo City (Davao del Norte) to Cateel municipality in Davao Oriental, that town which was ravaged by storm Pablo, a successor to killer howler Yolanda. Like what happened in Leyte, Cateel and its environs were virtually flattened to the ground. Nothing was spared. But unlike Leyte, Cateel and the rest of Davao Oriental had one quality which all provinces in the country cannot defeat. It has an excellent road ways.
By excellent I mean, there are no pock marks, cracks, crevices, deadly gaps, lethal fissures on its roads except two bridges which are under slow reconstruction by national government. Local government has showed the world that without corruption, a place could retain its integrity amidst the worst of natural disasters. It is still a motorists' haven and no one can take that away from the province. They had the best local chief executive in the person of Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon. It is not surprising that Gov. Malanyaon would receive the commendation as the best governor award in the country.
The travel by land was swift and smooth. It was a pleasurable 6-hour drive. From the capital city of Tagum up to Cateel, site of the famous Aliwagwag falls , dinosaur island and Mount Hamiguitan, the zig-zag and rolling through mountainous terrain, all motorists may have been impressed with its best kept and maintained thoroughfares. A small crack is instantly leveled with asphalt. There are no surprise flaws.
I attended a confab of young journalists (Regional Schools Press Conference) in Cateel municipality and I was expecting a devastated place. I took the South road a few months ago passing through Leyte and I already had an idea what a howler could do to a community. It was a comparative revelation. I found Cateel almost rehabilitated and although there were marks of calamity in the mountain side and farms, the people has literally stood up to the challenge of restoring their place. Local government has a lot to do and of course, the competence of its political leadership.
It was refreshing and an awesome experience on the road and my belief in government restored with how it managed and governed that humble province of Mindanao facing the deadly roar of Pacific Ocean and its treacherous waves on a daily basis.
On the whole, it is noteworthy to accomplish visiting that eastern locality where the morning sun makes its first and initial burst of sunlight of the day in the country.
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Thanks for that well written, descriptive essay about the concrete roads of our province. That's one of the positive aspects travelling to davao or.from the entrance to the capital,mati city & to the east coast.


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For our Review of the year in Scottish writing and all things bookish Ali was once again joined by Booky Vikki herself, Publishing Scotland's Vikki Reilly, to discuss their favourite books of the year and the state of Scottish writing and publishing. While doing so they try to identify the themes and trends of the last 12 months, look into what's coming in the new year, forget the names of things (mostly Ali, to be fair), talk music, "Mayhem", and explain why 2018 belonged to Muriel. It was quite the year and hopefully we go some way to summing it up and rounding it off for you.
The podcast is the perfect companion piece to our earlier post 'The Good Word: Scots Whay Hae!'s 10 Best Books Of 2018 (+1)…' (see right), where you'll be able to link to reviews of many of the books and writers that Vikki and Ali discuss. There's a lot of love for writers and publishers alike, and although we didn't manage to cover it all, we hope you'll find something to pique your interest. Continue reading


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Spanish Themed Events
We currently have 83 acts to book in this category.Show all Spanish Entertainment
Since we began in 1999, Spanish themed entertainment has been one of our specialities and we have helped hundreds of clients to choose the right act for their Spanish themed event. Many golf clubs, restaurants, pubs and hotels put on a 'Spanish Night' and we have acts in all locations to suit all budgets. We also book our Spanish performers for weddings and Arts Centres as well as corporate events including Spanish themed bookings for The National Trust, The Labour Party and Seat.
If you are trying to keep costs down or have space limitations we can offer a range of solo acts that fit perfectly into Spanish themed entertainment.
A solo Spanish guitarist can either be a Flamenco guitarist (more lively) or a classical guitarist playing Spanish music (more gentle and background). We have these options in all locations and in some locations we have solo singer guitarists who sing in Spanish and can perform the music of the Gypsy Kings. We also have a few flamenco dancers that are happy to perform solo along to a CD/iPod but most dancers prefer to work as a duo with a guitarist.
One of our most popular packages for Spanish themed entertainment is a flamenco dancer and guitarist and we do have this option in most locations.
For larger events, we can offer flamenco groups with up to 10 performers with both male and female flamenco dancers, guitarists, singers and percussionists. We also have some fantastic Latin bands and a Gypsy Kings tribute band.
You can also book our flamenco dancers and guitarists for school workshops and demonstrations.
Whilst a Flamenco Guitarist can easily provide background music for your event, if you are considering hiring a dancer then a little more planning is needed.
A dancer will not perform for as long as a guitarist, and will also need more of a focus on the act as it becomes more of a show. A guitarist can play background music during dinner then be joined by a dancer for a 20-30 minute flamenco show as after-dinner entertainment.
A dancer will require a wooden floor so that you get the full benefit of her foot-tapping rhythms (this can be made quite cheaply with plywood or MDF if necessary) and a suitable changing room.
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Signs & Symptoms of a Sugar Overdose
Sugar is one of the most prevalent food items found in our refrigerators and pantry shelves. It comes in many different forms, ranging from the complex carbohydrates of whole grains to the simple carbohydrates found as white table sugar and in highly processed foods. Your body needs small amounts of sugar daily to function normally, but too much at once can cause you to experience adverse reactions associated with a sugar overdose.
Sugar High
When you experience a sugar high from a sugar overdose, you will feel like you are "buzzed" or amped up. Your hands may shake and your body may experience tremors. Sitting still during a sugar high may prove to be quite difficult.
Sugar Crash
When there is too much sugar in the blood, your pancreas will release insulin, which circulates through your body and tells the cells to remove sugar from the blood. Your pancreas goes into overdrive to resolve this imbalance. In the end you go from high-blood sugar to low-blood sugar quickly as the pancreas keeps signaling the insulin to take up the sugar far pass the balancing point. This leads to fatigue, weakness, irritability and hunger as you enter the low-blood sugar state. Ironically when you get hunger cravings it's usually for something sweet.
After the cells take the sugar from the cells, they need to do something with it. Normally small sugar amounts is used for fuel, but if there's an excessive amount it gets stored in fat cells for later use. So repeated sugar overdoses lead to extra fat storage.
Immune System Functioning
Excessive sugar in your body at any given time lowers the functioning of your immune system. Your white blood cells don't fight bacteria as effectively when simple sugars are consumed in large quantities. It is most notable 30 minutes to 5 hours after consumption. If you're binging on sweets while stressed, this will increase your likelihood of getting sick. The combination of stress and simple sugar will bring your immune functioning down drastically. The exception to this is if the sugar comes in the form of complex carbohydrates or starches. These forms don't have this effect on the immune system.
Recommended Amount
You should consume around 40 grams of sugar a day for normal functioning. This should be spread throughout the day. The recommended forms should be complex carbohydrates such as vegetables, fruit, low-fat milk, whole grains and legumes. Complex carbs take longer to break down and allow you to feel full longer. The simple sugars found in candy and soda should be avoided, as these usually don't have any nutritional value.
- "Biochemistry"; Mary Campbell, Ph.D. and Shawn Farrell, Ph.D.; 2005.
- Ask Dr. Sears: Sugar
- Reduce Triglycerides: A Dietary Solution to Elevated Blood Triglycerides
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Several summers ago, my husband Judge Blah took a course on one book written by Indian writer and philosopher Sri Aurobindo entitled The Life Divine, a tome packed full of gems sparkling in the realms of yoga, the Vedas, the Gita, and layers of Indian thought.
After this delving into Indian spirituality at St. John's College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he boarded the plane and came home. I picked him up at the airport and we waited for his luggage. The luggage didn't come.
The old Judge Blah would have begun a pointed discourse on what is wrong with the airline industry and how he would solve the problem of baggage handling incompetence.
Instead of subjecting me to his diatribe of pressured speech, he simply stated, " Cheri, it is as it is."
Since that time, whenever I am railing against modern culture and all of its warts, Judge Blah says, " It is as it is."
While such a statement is inherently true, it can be highly annoying to hear.
The seat I have reserved for the opera is behind someone with big hair.
(It is as it is.)
The red bell pepper I need for my recipe has bugs in it.
(It is as it is.)
The Labrador Retriever puppy that I chose is allergic to everything on our property.
(It is as it is.)
So, when is this transcendent statement irrelevant? (With due respect to Mr. Aurobindo)
A trip to the local Raley's Supermarket might serve as an illustration.
I enter the supermarket and promptly slip on water by the floral department (It is as it is.) Luckily, Wanda, a Raley's employee, helps me up. Reaching into my purse, I snag my newly manicured thumbnail on my wallet's zipper and pull my nail off. Ouch!! (It is as it is.) I then take out my grocery list. My cholesterol is high, so although (It is as it is), it doesn't have to be, so I shall buy rice cakes, carrots, and sugarless, flavorless, fat-free ice cream. I run into my nephew Cornelius in the wine aisle and catch him sneaking to the check stand with a bottle of zinfandel. One problem: he is only 14. (It is as it is) but it doesn't have to be, so I call his father on my cell phone. My brother says that I need to mind my own business. (It is as it is.)
There you have it. What we can't control, we need to accept.
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Watch Karina Smirnoff Endorses Lil Kim on DWTS on RawVegas.tv
First, all signs point to go on a Rounders sequel. Second, Phil Hellmuth Dancing with the Stars speculation has ramped up again.
Hellmuth tweeted the following on early Saturday morning:
OMG! Phil Hellmuth (me!) on "Dancing with the Stars!" Outrageous! Might make a fool out of myself on Worldwide Television one more time…
Hellmuth "auditioned" with hottie Karina Smirnoff back in April 2009 (right before we interviewed her in the above vid). So the Hellmuth-on-Stars speculation is nothing new.
While a Phil Hellmuth Dancing with the Stars appearance may not do the same SEO-wise for us as, say, Shannon Elizabeth or Joanna Krupa did, he'll definitely be entertaining as hell to watch.
The Dancing with the Stars season 12 cast announcement wouldn't happen until next month, so don't expect any official word on Hellmuth's potential inclusion for at least a few weeks.


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Hey guys, Can you believe it? Spring is right around the corner and I can not wait! I just love the warmer weather and I'm so over these cloudy, gloomy days we've had in the past month. Although I shouldn't brag too much because the last few days has been gorgeous here in Florida. Warm and no humidity, just the way I like it! I say, enjoy it while you can because in another month or so the humidity will rocket and the air conditioner will be on high. Until then I'm enjoying the breeze and the fresh air.
As for spring, I've always loved the season. From the blooming plants and flowers to the DIY projects that you got lined up.
There is so much to look forward to in Spring. We all can agree, it brings warm temperatures, rainy days, blooming flowers and candles. Wait! What?
Yes, I said it. Candles. Especially those that you can make right the comfort of your own home. I absolutely love the smell of candles burning. Not only do they leave a lingering fragrance throughout your home but they also can bring a decorative style to any room.
With only a few steps and supplies, you'll be amazed how easy it is to make your own. Most, if not all of the supplies, can be found at your local craft stores such as Michael's or Hobby Lobby.
First you will need
- Candle Jars (Assortment of sizes)
- Fragrances (Wax Based)
- Microwavable Container
- Soy Wax
- Wicks (Variety of lengths)
- Scissors
- Glue Gun with Glue Sticks
- Candle Dye
- Stir Sticks and Wick Sticks
Begin by taking your candle wick and placing a small amount of hot glue on the bottom then placing it inside of your glass candle jar. Keep your wick centered so it will remain in the middle. The length of your wick should not be cut until after your wax has set. I'll go over that step at the end.
Next, place your Soy Wax in your microwavable container. You should be able to find shredded wax at your local craft store although, if you can only find small blocks that would work too. If you do use large block wax try to cut it down to smaller pieces so melting will be faster and easier. Melt as directed on the packaging although it should take 3 minutes to melt your wax in the microwave. If you find that the wax is not completely melted then repeat this step with 30- second intervals until wax is totally melted. Please use caution. The melted wax is extremely hot.
Now onto the fun stuff. Place in your scented fragrance wax inside your melted Soy Wax container. Stir around the scent by using one of your stir sticks. At this point, you should start smelling the aroma of the fragrance. Continue to stir until completely melted.
Next is the color. You can get totally wild with additional colors of candle dyes or you can make it simple and have only one color. That choice is yours.
These dyes can be also found at your local craft store near the candle making aisle. They can come in forms of tiny square shapes of wax, powder, blocks, and liquid.
Just remember, if you're looking for a certain look of the candle, take caution on how much dye you use. Continue to stir in the color until it's dissolved and you can see the change of color.
For this tutorial, I chose a few different colors to get that custom spring appearance that I was looking for.
Lastly, pour and set.
Take your wick stick to hold up your wick while you're pouring in the candle wax. This will keep the wick centered as it forms. Once the wick is set, remove your wick stick and trim the wick. If you plan on using multiple colors for your candles, please allow time for each color to set.
Your wick should be trimmed to at least 1/2 inch above your wax prior to your first lighting. As always, before lighting candles, make sure space is free from things that could catch fire and keep away from children and pets. Never leave your candles unattended.
What do you think? Pretty simple right? You're gonna love making candles right from home. It's so much fun and they make great gifts too.
So tell me, What DIY projects do you have planned for this Spring.
Would love to hear about your ideas.
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A card for my sister-in-law Lisa and new baby Kylee Denise...
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Another card...
Labels: Cardmaking
My new camera strap!
Super excited about my new camera strap I made!
Labels: Sewing
Granny's Birthday!
This was my granny's birthday card I had to whip up in a jiffy. I was sick and remembered it rather quickly when my friend had updated her Facebook status announcing to everyone it was her birthday. I was like "Whoop, her birthday is the same as gran's...ICK!" But I got something made and Trav came to the rescue as deliverer. Gotta love him...
Labels: Cardmaking, Scrapbooking
Declutter...or just hide it =)
This is the first thing you see when you come in my back door. As you can see from the uber stylish knobs on the wall, it used to be where the washing machine and dryer were. I'm trying to find a nifty idea to hide those. I was going to put smaller shelves up across there and I could put stuff in front of them but haven't gotten to that yet. Any suggestions?
Labels: Home Decor, Sewing
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Scrapbooking Pages
I was browsing through one of my jump drives and found all of my attempts at digital scrapbooking. They're not too bad. I still enjoy going the digital route; I make a lot of cards. I still am an avid collector of digital kits so I'll probably start again soon. Look for some new ones!
In the meantime, here are a few that I like the best...
In the meantime, here are a few that I like the best...
Labels: Scrapbooking
Washer Necklaces
I decided to try making my own washer necklaces! It's a fabulous idea!
I made a few for Trav's cousin and my sister. I wish I would have though to take pics of the finished product but oh well. This is the middle of the project. The purple one is a washer covered in some scrapbook paper. I covered that one because the washer was pretty dirty, lol. I went out and raided the the men's shop.
I was having such a fun time with Mod Podgeing that I decided to cover some old magnets I got from the college and the front of the phone book! I snipped the excess grosgrain ribbon off the monogrammed magnet when it was a tad more dry.
Labels: Crafts
More house pics...RIP Papa...
Granny gave me that little embroidered box there. It has strips of magnets on the inside lid to hold your sewing needles and is lined with velvet to keep the little sewing scissors in. Nifty.
I moved my "C" because I bought the lil tin stars!
Labels: Family, Home Decor
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