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Marriage is half the deen, and someone is out there waiting for you inshaAllah. Find him or her at Zawaj.com today. We have a high success rate with many happily married couples alhamdulillah.
Summer Reading: Cool New Muslim Fiction Novel
Wael Abdelgawad | Zawaj.com
As-salamu alaykum. Do you enjoy reading fiction? Looking for some good summer reading? Check out my new novel Pieces of a Dream. It's available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.
This is "Muslim fiction" taken in a new direction, featuring an Iraq war vet and San Francisco cab driver named Louis, and his journey to the Islamic faith. It's a difficult path, compounded by his mother's rejection, even as he tries to help his gambling-addicted father, and falls in love with an African-American Muslim woman named Khadija.
If you've already read the short story on MuslimMatters.org, this is much more complete, with new chapters detailing Louis's interactions with his sister, his parents, and an old enemy from the Iraq war.
Buy a copy now, and please remember to review it on Amazon or Goodreads when you're done!
Muslim Matrimonial Websites: My Experience
Wael Abdelgawad | Zawaj.com
I've been single (divorced) for several years now, so in that time I have tried my share of Muslim matrimonial websites in order to try to find a new partner Insha'Allah. Here's my review of the sites I tried, and my overall view of the Muslim matrimonial experience.
Disclaimer: I am naturally biased, since I am the founder of Zawaj.com Muslim Matrimonials, and I happen to think it is a good website and a leader in the Islamic matchmaking field. With that said, here is my list:
1. Zawaj.com Muslim Matrimonials
Zawaj.com was founded way back in 1998. It was one of the first three Muslim matrimonial sites in existence. The other two are gone now, which means that Zawaj.com is the oldest continuously running Muslim matchmaking site. Of course in that time the site has been constantly improved and upgraded.
Zawaj.com has had literally hundreds of success stories in uniting Muslim singles from all over the world in matrimony. In addition, the website has hundreds of articles about marriage in Islam, family issues, Islamic advice and special features.
I have not actually used the service myself in looking for a wife, because I felt it would be a little creepy to contact a sister and say, "Hi, I'm the founder of this site and I'm interested in you," ha ha. With that said, I believe in Zawaj.com and I think it's a good service and a good value.
2. Muslima.com
There are a few drawbacks to Muslima.com. One is that the site is owned by non-Muslims. It is basically a branch of Cupid Media, which is a global "dating" conglomerate. Second, I got scammed by a woman on Muslima.com a few years back. She was a Russian scammer who posed as a beautiful and kind-hearted Muslim woman. Once I began to develop feelings for her, she began to weave a story about how she needed money to apply for a visa to come see me. I looked her up online and found out she is a known Russian scammer. I do not blame Muslima.com for that. The fact is that such scammers are a plague in every area of online activity.
On Muslima.com you can send messages free of charge, but cannot read your received messages unless you sign as a paid member.
Leaving those factors aside, Muslima.com seems to be a popular website with many members from all over the world. In particular they have a ton of members from North Africa – Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt.
3. Qiran.com
Qiran.com is a large company based in Canada, with additional offices all over the Arab world and in Pakistan. Qiran.com is kind of the opposite of Muslima.com in the sense that a free member can respond to messages sent to him but cannot initiate any messages. You can "show interest" free of charge. The layout is not quite as easy on the eyes as I would like. Overall, however, it is a good service.
4. SingleMuslim.com
SingleMuslim.com is more expensive than any of the other Muslim matchmaking sites in this list, with a one month membership costing $49.00, and 3 months for $99.00.
The signup process is interesting in the sense that it is clearly an Islamic site, designed for Muslims from the get-go, with questions – for example – about how regularly you pray, and whether you eat halal. Also, it allows passport style face photos only – no body photos. Profile pages are large and easy to read.
I've noticed that SingleMuslim has a preponderance of members from the UK, and not so many from the USA or other countries.
On SingleMuslim you cannot send OR receive messages unless you join as a paid member. So it's not a terribly useful site for free members.\
On the whole, it's a good website if you're willing to pay the high membership fees and if you live in the UK.
5. Shaadi.com
Shaadi.com has a huge membership base but is focused largely on India and the subcontinent. It is not an exclusively Islamic matrimonial website but is open to Indians of all religions. So if you are looking for someone from India, Shaadi.com is worth a try.
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I hope you find this list useful. If you've tried any of these services, please leave a comment and share your experience. May Allah grant you all good spouses who will the apples of your eyes and the comfort of your hearts.
Zawaj.com in UAE News
Reprinted from The National of UAE
January 15, 2015
By Hala Khalaf
Dozens of Islamic matchmaking sites are widely accessible here in the UAE, including Qiran.com, SingleMuslim.com, Shaadi.com, MuslimMingle.com and Zawaj.com.
The defining cultural and religious difference between these sites and popular western dating sites such as Match.com or eHarmony that are blocked is that they advocate matchmaking with an acceptable end in sight: marriage.
Set up in 1998 by the American-Egyptian Wael Abdelgawad, Zawaj means "marriage" in Arabic.
"Islam teaches that marriage is half of your religion," says Ahmed, a 37-year-old member of SingleMuslim.com, referencing a hadith by the Prophet Mohammed. "It's a cornerstone of our faith, so there's nothing wrong in pursuing it, even in a way that is modern and more fitted to the 21st century." Ahmed, who lives in Alabama and has family in Dubai, has been a member of the site for 13 months and has already "met" a few contenders.
"It's not discouraging; having a religion in common with someone doesn't actually guarantee you have anything else in common, so you still have to put in the effort to meet someone, but at least by using an Islamic site, I'm attempting to meet the 'right' kind of someone for me," he says.
"I don't really meet Muslim people in everyday life; I don't go to Muslim events and my social circle isn't particularly Muslim. For people such as me, these types of sites are a solution far better than Tinder, which I think has everything but marriage in mind."
As for singles eager to meet other singles in the hopes of landing a date, there are certainly a number of niche sites available, including Arabdating.com, Arabelove.com, Arabicdating.com and Lovehabibi.com to Arablounge.com and Arabmatchmaking.com.
However just like the western sites, they are blocked in the UAE.
* Hala Khalaf
Ramadan Mubarak! Happy Ramadan 2016 / 1437
The month of Ramadan has just begun, by Allah's grace.
It's a strange time right now. Everyone I know is still emotional over Muhammad Ali's death two nights ago – may Allah have mercy on him.
Ali's passing was not entirely unexpected: he was elderly, and suffering from Parkinson's for decades. But there are people who are such towering historical figures that you almost expect them to always be there.
Muhammad Ali inspired an entire generation of youth by standing up for what was right; he spoke out proudly as a Muslim, as an anti-war icon, and as a self-thinking black man at a time when that kind of strength was desperately needed.
But this is the life of this world. Everything and everyone ends, and in the ends are beginnings, though they may be hidden at first. In a purely chronological sense, Muhammad Ali's life ended, and – like a soothing balm or a consoling embrace – Ramadan begins. Is there a better time to pray for his soul? Is there a better time to be inspired by his strength?
My daughter, who will be ten years old soon, will attempt to fast the entire day for the first time this Ramadan. The days are long and the weather is hot here in Central California. Insha'Allah she will succeed.
Meanwhile, the suffering in other parts of the world continues unabated. I'm thinking particularly of Syria, where some cities have been under siege for years, and populations are starving.
Every Ramadan I have a mission for myself, something I want to work on and change. My mission for this year is charity. Ramadan is a time of sacrifice, giving up what we desire for ourselves so that others can eat, be clothed and survive.
I want to ask you, brothers and sisters, to please donate generously to those for whom even a meal, or a roof over their heads, or the promise of security, would be life-changing.
Here are some organizations that assist Syrian refugees, Palestinians in crisis, people suffering from drought in East Africa, Haitians still homeless from the earthquake, and others.
Will you help them? Remember that when you give to Allah Most High, He gives back more to you. It's a guarantee, and I have seen it in action in my own life.
International Rescue Committee
Life for Relief and Development
American Refugee Committee International
Save the Children
Together we can make a difference, Insha'Allah.
Oh Allah, make this Ramadan a time of peace and faith and safety. O Allah, for You do we fast, and in your name we break our fast. All praise is due to You, who fed us, and gave us to drink, and made us Muslims. Purify us during this month, relieve us from our burdens. You are the Most Forgiving, so forgive us and and guide us forward. Ameen!
Wael Abdelgawad
Zawaj.com Editor
Fresno, California, USA
Ramadan Mubarak! Happy Ramadan 1436 AH / 2015
As-salamu alaykum dear readers and fellow editors. On behalf of Zawaj.com I wish you all a happy, blessed and successful Ramadan.
The world needs change, and it needs hope. The world needs individuals capable of self-sacrifice, righteousness in the face of greed, compassion instead of cruelty, and love to conquer hate.
Isn't this what Ramadan is about? It is a time of pure connection to Allah, pure worship, and reawakening the fitrah of the heart. It is a time of softening what has become hard in us, and cleansing what has become stained. Of course we do this fee sabeel-illah – in the cause of Allah – but let us not forget also that Islam carries with it an obligation to family, to society and to the world.
I challenge myself to do five things this Ramadan. One, to strive for awareness and humility in my salat. Two, to strive for self-purification. Three, to increase my love and kindness toward my family. Four, to ask forgiveness from whoever I have harmed. Five, to make a sacrifice (whether in money or time) for the sake of the Ummah and the world.
Will you do the same? Together, Insha'Allah, we can make a difference.
Oh Allah, make this Ramadan a start full of peace and faith, safety and Islam. Oh Allah, You are the Most Forgiving, so forgive us and and guide us forward. Ameen!
Wael Abdelgawad
Zawaj.com Editor
Fresno, California, USA
Ramadan Announcement 1436 AH / 2015
Ramadan Announcement by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA):
First day of Ramadan will be Thursday, June 18, 2015.
"O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint." Qur'an 2:183
The Fiqh Council recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar'i method for determining the beginning of lunar months including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. FCNA uses Makkah al-Mukarrama as a conventional point and takes the position that the conjunction must take place before sunset in Makkah and moon must set after sunset in Makkah.
On the basis of this method the dates of Ramadan and Eidul Fitr for the year 1434 AH are established as follows:
1st of Ramadan will be on Thursday, June 18, 2015
1st of Shawwal will be on Friday, July 17, 2015
Eid Mubarak – Eid 1435 AH / 2014 CE
As-salamu alaykum and Eid Mubarak to all our readers,
I was feeling sad today because my daughter is not with me on this Eid. She is with her mother in another city and will return next week, Insha'Allah.
Then I remembered our brothers and sisters in Gaza, Myanmar and other places who have suffered violence and genocide. For some, their children are gone and will not return. May Allah ease their suffering and reward them with Jannah.
Let us thank Allah that we are alive to see another sunrise, to see our families and friends laugh and enjoy the blessings of Eid, and to have another day to ask Allah's forgiveness, pray, work, and think. Another day to strive to be better Muslims, better parents, better spouses, better neighbors, and better human beings.
We Muslims are people of patience and truth, and if we adhere to that path then Allah will never abandon us. Rather He will guide us, ease our hearts, and open opportunities for us.
On this day of celebration, may Allah ease the hearts of all who are suffering, replace pain with comfort and joy, sickness with health, oppression with liberation, tyranny with freedom, and fill our hearts with the hope and tawakkul (trust in Allah) that is sorely needed by our Ummah.
– Wael Abdelgawad, Zawaj.com Founder
Ramadan Mubarak from Zawaj.com!
Ramadan Mubarak, brothers and sisters!
Alhamdulillah, the holy month of Ramadan has arrived. It's a time when we strive to purify our hearts and renew our intentions in every aspect of our lives, bringing our lives into the service of Allah the Most High.
What are your goals this month?
Mine are:
- To grow closer to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.
- To become more steadfast in my salat.
- To be more patient with my daughter, especially when she is difficult.
- To assume good intentions on the part of others. Not to be suspicious or to think the worst of the people I love.
These are some of the issues that I struggle with in life. Ramadan presents me with a special opportunity to work on them, Alhamdulillah.
Please make dua' for me and for my daughter Salma. She is seven years old and will be eight next month, Insha'Allah. Alhamdulillah she is an intelligent, playful and loving child. But I'm a single parent, and sometimes I feel like it's a struggle to raise Salma as a good Muslim. I do my best. But it's hard.
The good part is that I believe in Allah, and I regard Him as a Merciful, Forgiving and Loving God. I believe that Allah wants good for all people. He gives us the tools and abilities we need to make this world beautiful. The rest is up to us.
Ramadan is a gift. It's a special tool in our toolbag, that allows us to transform the world – for one month at least – into a place of worship and light.
Ramadan Mubarak dear friends.
Wael Abdelgawad
Zawaj.com Founder
Ramadan Announcement 2013 / 1434 AH – Ramadan Mubarak!
Ramadan Announcement by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA):
First day of Ramadan will be Tuesday, July 9, 2013
and Eid ul-Fitr on Sunday, August 19, insha'Allah.
"O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint." Qur'an 2:183
The Fiqh Council recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar'i method for determining the beginning of lunar months including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. FCNA uses Makkah al-Mukarrama as a conventional point and takes the position that the conjunction must take place before sunset in Makkah and moon must set after sunset in Makkah.
On the basis of this method the dates of Ramadan and Eidul Fitr for the year 1434 AH are established as follows:
1st of Ramadan will be on Tuesday, July 9, 2013
1st of Shawwal will be on Thursday, August 8, 2013
Ramadan 1434 AH:
The Astronomical New Moon is on July 8, 2013 (Monday) at 7:14 Universal Time (10:14 a.m. Makkah time). Sunset at Makkah on July 8 is at 7:07 p.m., while moonset is at 7:08 p.m. Moon is born before sunset in Makkah and moonset is after sunset. Therefore first day of Ramadan is Tuesday, July 9, insha'Allah. First Tarawih prayer will be on Monday night.
Eid ul-Fitr 1434 AH:
The Astronomical New Moon is on August 6, 2013 (Tuesday) at 21:51 Universal Time. (12:51 a.m. on August 7, Makkah time). On Tuesday, August 6, sunset at Makkah is 6:57 p.m. and moonset is 6:29 p.m. Moon is born after sunset in Makkah and moon sets before sunset. On Wednesday, August 7, sunset at Makkah is 6:56 p.m. and moonset is at 7:07 p.m. Moon is born before sunset, while moonset is after sunset. Therefore, first day of Shawwal, i.e., Eid ul-Fitr is Thursday, August 8, insha'Allah.
May Allah (swt) keep us on the right path, and accept our fasting and prayers. Ameen.
Arab Singles Face a Difficult Road to Marriage
Challenges Facing Arab Singles Who Want to Marry
By Wael Abdelgawad
Arab singles face a tough time finding a partner, getting engaged, getting prepared for marriage, and then actually getting married.
I should know, since I am one of them. It's a multi-dimensional problem. First, there's the challenge of actually meeting someone. It's not like there is an Arab singles club that you can join, although some organizations are putting together periodic singles events in major cities. And because of cultural customs and taboos it can be next to impossible to meet a single Arab of the opposite sex. Arabs are a small minority in Western society (unless you happen to live in Dearborn, Michigan), which makes the selection pool that much smaller.
Secondly, once you actually meet someone, you're very aware that in our cultures you are not dealing one-on-one. It's not only about your expectations and hers/his, or your personality, hopes, dreams, and hers/his, or your "qualifications" and hers/his.
No, unfortunately (in my opinion) it's about the families. This presents a major obstacle, because many Arab families have rigid expectations for their son or daughter's marriage partner.
They may also have certain Arab engagement customs that must be adhered to, and if either family is perceived to be deviating from those customs, then the Arab bride or groom might be forbidden from continuing.
There may also be some element of nationalism or even racism that prevents a single Arab youth from courting someone who may be appealing and have a wonderful character, but does not come from the "right" country or culture.
I realize that the involvement of the family in the courting and engagement process is designed to protect the prospective bride or groom, and to prevent anyone from getting into an improper relationship. But it can be overbearing to the point where it becomes counterproductive and destructive.
As a result, it's not uncommon for young Arabs in the West to get married secretly, or elope, or marry a convert (whose families typically have little say in the matter).
Then there is the economic hurdle. For Arab singles living in the Arab world, the financial hurdles are like crossing the Sahara on ice skates. Young single Arab men who may be unemployed, or even if they are employed are probably earning a meager salary, are expected to provide the bride with a nicely furnished apartment, not rented but owned. This is a virtual impossibility for many Arab youth. As a result there's a lot of frustration among the youth of countries like Egypt and Morocco.
Then there's the wedding. Couples are expected to have lavish weddings whose cost is borne by the families. It makes no sense. The result is a society of desperate single young Arab men and women.
For Arab singles in the West, finances are usually not as much of a problem, though the expensive weddings can still be a burden. I strongly advocate simple, humble weddings that emphasize the religious and spiritual nature of marriage. The families can take all that money they would have spent on a big wedding, and instead give it to the couple to establish their new home.
So what are the options for Arab singles seeking a life partner?
Of course I am biased, but I feel that Zawaj.com is a good start. You can start out by creating a profile here. I said earlier that it's tough meeting someone because it's not like there's an Arab singles club you can join, but on the internet there is, and it's Zawaj.com. Zawaj.com is a well-established website with a good reputation. The Zawaj.com program has recently been upgraded so that it offers you a wonderful variety of communication tools, including a private internal messaging system, message boards, chat, and even video chat if you like. It is a safe, comfortable environment in which to meet someone special.
There is a huge photo gallery of Arab singles, both men and women, including Arab-American singles, Palestinian singles, Egyptian singles, Syrian singles, Lebanese singles, Kuwaiti Singles, Saudi singles, Iraqi singles and more. It's free to register and create a profile, and you can start sending Flirts to other members right away. If you find someone special who intrigues you, you can purchase a Platinum membership and send that person a more detailed message or your contact info if you like. Meeting professional, attractive Arab singles could not be easier.
Join Zawaj.com for free today and get started.
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I want to send some complex objects from a Java client to C server via a TCP Socket.
How can I do that ?
Fundamentally the question is, "How to serialize/deserialize objects in a language agnostic manner?" Specifically Java and C in your case. Since you'll be sending this data over a network, it is also important to take care of network order/endianness issues.
I assume you have access to both the the client and the server. This means you get to choose how to serialize the data. (If not, the answer is simple. Write to the specs of what the other is expecting)
Personally, I would use Protocol Buffers. There are Java bindings and C bindings.
If you don't like Protocol Buffers, there are other options like:
Write the fields of the Java objects to a string (perhaps JSON), send them via TCP, and have the C program read the string and use it to initialize new C variables on the other end.
This question is pretty old, but just in case some one is still looking for a good solution, you can try out the protocol buffers implementation, as mentioned in the previous answer by @Adam Liss: (developers.google.com/protocol-buffers/)
In short, you define any complex message type as in your protocol implementation, and the tool generates C++/Java/Python code which can serialize and deserialize it.
For the same purpose using C code, a research project at the Technische Universität München (TUM) Germany have created a code generator in standard C, that can be used with embedded-C projects. This is fully compatible(with limitations due to C structs) with Google's protobuf implementation. This works better than the C Bindings because it does not need any library to be linked with. I had issues in getting the C Bindings to work on the embedded systems I was working with, because it needs to be linked with the support library.
This saved my (painful) day with my embedded project - passing complex network data(request-responses) between an embedded system and Android app(Java)/Desktop app(C++/Qt).


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Cleveland Heights, OH -- Almost fifteen years after her first performance at Cain Park in 2000, Grammy-nominated fiddler Natalie MacMaster will be returning to Cleveland Heights for a concert on June 22, 2014 in the Evans Amphitheater. But this time, she will be accompanied by her husband, Donnell Leahy, who is a renowned fiddler as well, in The Masters of Fiddle.
Tickets for this event, which begins at 7pm, are $32 and $29.50 reserved, $22 lawn in advance and $35/32.50/25 the day of the show. They can be purchased at Ticketmaster (800-745-3000) or the Cain Park Ticket Office (216-371-3000). Cain Park is located at Lee Road and Superior Road in Cleveland Heights.
A free parking shuttle service is available for this concert made possible by Motorcars Honda/Toyota/Scion. The shuttle runs one hour before showtime (it will not run once the concert begins) and up to one hour after the concert ends. Those interested should park at Cleveland Heights City Hall (40 Severance Circle, 44118). Shuttle pick-up is in front of Cleveland Heights City Hall.
Although Natalie MacMaster began playing the fiddle when she was nine years old, her musical career didn't begin until 1989, when she debuted her first recorded album, Four on the Floor, at the age of sixteen. Since then, she has released eleven albums across her three-decade career, including her most recent CD, Cape Brenton Girl (2011). MacMaster has done collaborations with numerous artists, the most notable being her recording with Yo-Yo Ma, which won a Grammy Award.
Donnell Leahy is, according to Adds record executive Geoff Kulawick, "quite likely the greatest fiddle player in the world right now." In addition to touring with wife Natalie MacMaster, he is the head of the Leahy family band, an eight-piece band that has earned multiple JUNO Awards, including Best New Group and Best Instrumental Album. The Leahy band also opened for Shania Twain's "Come On Over" world tour in 1998. Leahy married MacMaster in 2002, and has been collaborating with her ever since.
A pre-concert beer tasting, in partnership with The BottleHouse Brewery, will be available to ticket holders for an additional $10, and will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 on June 22. In order to purchase tickets for this event, call 216-371-3000 or buy online.
This concert is supported by WKSU. Cain Park 2014 season sponsors include Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Ohio Arts Council, Severance Town Center, Intercontinental Hotels – Cleveland, and Motorcars Honda/Toyota/Scion. A free parking shuttle service will be provided at this event.
Cain Park, a municipally owned and operated summer arts park and one of the nation's oldest landmark outdoor theatres entering its 76th season, is produced by the City of Cleveland Heights and is located on Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads.
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This fantastic one bedroom apartment is located in the heart of downtown and is perfect for a couple's weekend getaway in Charleston, SC! It is located on the second floor of a condo building just above a Charleston favorite, Jestine's Kitchen. This unit is a comfortable space for two guests and features modern, horizontal wooden panels and dark-stained wooden floors throughout the home. The one bedroom unit is newly renovated and decorated and the full kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances and all the necessary kitchenware. Guests will enjoy the cozy living room with high windows and a dining table for two.
This unit is not pet friendly and parking is not included with this rental. Parking can be found in the garage on Hasell Street just one block away. Walk Away Stays provides the highest quality luxury linens, towels, hotel style toiletries and the finest Charleston roasted coffee for your convenience.
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Borders Youth Theatre (BYT) is performing The Edelweiss Pirates, by Ayub Khan Din, as part of the annual National Theatre Connections – a nationwide celebration of new plays for young people.
Each year new plays are commissioned from some of the best contemporary playwrights in the country, for performance by schools and youth theatres all over the UK and Ireland, making Connections one of the world's largest celebrations of youth theatre.
BYT is performing the show at the MacArts Centre, Galashiels, on February 19, 20 and 21.
The play will then go on a tour of some Borders high schools, and then finally to the Eden Court Theatre in Inverness in April as part of NT Connections Youth Theatre Festival.
The Edelweiss Pirates is set in Germany in 1938 and based around true events. Although the majority of young Germans have been brainwashed into joining the Hitler Youth organisation, small groups of teenagers found the courage to refuse.
One such group are The Edelweiss Pirates of Cologne, whose five members choose to stand up to the regime, even though they may have to pay a terrible price for their convictions.
The production is directed and conceived by Kai Peacock and Oli Bisset, and involves more than 25 young people from across the Borders. When asked about the production, Kai said:
"This really is an amazing play, and a great opportunity for the young people in the Borders to perform such a challenging piece looking at one of the most key moments in history.
"It has been an interesting journey for the members of the BYT company to take as we have had to research, learn and understand about the history of the Second World War, and what it was like to be a young person living in Germany in such difficult times.
"I feel that this play is an inspiration to us all because it shows the power and effect that young people can have, past and present, by standing up for what they believe in, which is very relevant today and especially poignant with the current news headlines around the world."
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Why spend the time, writing out your precious words, only to have them ignored? Why discuss the things you love, only to have no one reply? Why try to inspire people, when no one cares to listen? These questions just don't make sense, because there is no reason "why?" Blogging is about sharing your words, passions, and inspirations, and having people discuss them with you. If this wasn't true, and the above questions were legitimate, no one would blog (or at least they wouldn't be blogging for very long).


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The United Experience at Terminal C completely reimagines the airport terminal to meet the mobile and on-demand lifestyles of the modern traveler. Together, United Airlines and OTG have initiated an unprecedented integration of elevated dining, trendsetting design, and leading-edge technology.
With more than 55 new dining venues conceptualized by celebrated chefs, passengers get a taste of the region from locally sourced menus that change with the seasons. Stunning spaces created by world-renowned architects and designers make travelers feel welcome, relaxed, and connected to their surroundings like never before.
Our strategic deployment of the latest technology throughout the terminal space ensures that guests stay charged and connected no matter where they go. And in an industry first, the hub's 20 million annual travelers can now use their United MileagePlus Award Miles to pay for concessions at any of the 6,000 iPads positioned throughout the terminal.
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First things first! Two Live Colorfully will be moving to self-hosted wordpress-ville this week! So, a Wednesday post may be late or non-existent, but we're super excited about this change and we think you're going to like it too!!
Sure, Valentine's Day is over, but truth be told, I'm a year-round pink lover. Last month, I shared a fun Color Pop collection for True Blue fans everywhere, but today, we're going full on girly! Plus, I'm sharing a few tips for making pink work in a not-overly-feminine way. Let's roll.
Painting #03B via LEIF/Watercolor Bouquet of Tulips Print via Yao Cheng Designs/Geometric High Table Lamp/Pink City Maze Pillow and Coral Tall Chevron Pillow via Caitlin Wilson Textiles/Hot Pink Ottoman Makeover via Emily Henderson
I think the key with pink decor (especially if you share your living space with a man!) is moderation. So, even though I know that Josh would never in a million years let me bring that hot pink ottoman in our home, I'm pretty sure a pillow case combined with that pretty abstract painting would be perfectly acceptable.
Also, paired with darker shades of gray or maybe even navy blue, you could make pink fit perfectly in a shared space. I think a perfect example of this is Oh Joy's house which was styled by Emily Henderson. It's feminine, but not overly so. If you're looking for real life inspiration on how to make that combo work, I'd start with her house tour here!
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The graduate program in Catholic Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offered through the Department of Education at The Catholic University of America is designed to respond to the nationwide need to prepare future Catholic educational leaders. The program focuses on the academic, professional and spiritual development to prepare for service in leadership positions as diocesan superintendents, vicars for education, central office personnel and principals. The program, which offers the Master of Arts, the Advanced Graduate Certificate, or the Doctor of Philosophy, includes coursework and related activities that integrate the academic, professional and ecclesiastical perspectives that CUA can uniquely provide. The Catholic Educational Leadership program does not lead to state licensure.
Summer Program
Designed to meet the academic needs of full-time professional educators, courses are offered during a five-week summer session for three consecutive summers, with supplementary field assignments during the school year. Opportunities also are available for students to study full-time during the academic year.
The Catholic Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program affirms the Church's ministry of education by:
Promoting the knowledge necessary for creating a Catholic educational community, rooted in sound academic performance and integrated with a lived faith.
Providing the requisite leadership formation opportunities for engaging in the ministry challenges of "teaching as Jesus"
Assisting in developing the vision that enhances Catholic education as a vehicle for sanctification within the Catholic Church and the nation.
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Submit an application indicating an interest in being admitted to either the doctoral program or the advanced graduate certificate program in Catholic Education Leadership. Applicants may apply for admission online at: http://admissions.cua.edu.
Candidates seeking admission to the doctoral program or the advanced graduate certificate in Catholic Education Leadership (CELPS) should possess a master's degree from an accredited institution in educational leadership or a related field, and submit for review and evaluation GRE or MAT scores, and official transcripts of all previous academic work.
Submit three strongly supportive letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a person familiar with the applicant's academic production and ability to do doctoral work; others may be from an immediate supervisor or others familiar with the applicant's professional work.
Submit a statement of goals that demonstrates motivation, is well written, and fits with Department's programs. This detailed statement will indicate specifically why the applicant is seeking the degree and what areas of research they would like to explore in more depth. This statement should also include any information from the applicant's background that will help the admissions committee evaluate the applicant's potential for advanced graduate study.
In addition, an interview may be required with the program director or designee.
For candidate with at least ten years of documented administrative experience as a diocesan official (e.g. superintendent, associate superintendent, school principal) or comparable administrative role, GRE and MAT scores may be waived and, upon review and approval by the Program's Coordinator, up to 24 graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred regardless of the date the credits were earned.
Degree Requirements
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Catholic School Leadership (only through ADW cohorts) - 30 credits including:
Departmental Core (9 credits)
Catholic Education Core (6 credits)
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (15 credits)
Research project
Comprehensive examinations
Advanced Graduate certificate in Catholic Diocesan Leadership:
M.A. plus 19 credits (25 credits if M.A. is not in Catholic Educational Administration or Educational Leadership and Policy Studies)
Doctor of Philosophy in Catholic Education Leadership (Catholic Educational Leadership M.A. plus 40 credits, including):
Catholic Core (12 credits)
Leadership and Policy Studies (16 credits)
Research Core (12 credits)
Doctoral comprehensive examinations
Research Core
EDUC 633 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Science
EDUC 637 Curriculum and Program Evaluation
EDUC 733 Experimental Design
EDUC 790 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research and Evaluation
Catholic Core
EDUC 704 History, Mission, and Practice of Catholic Education
EDUC 707 Contemporary Issues in Catholic Educational Policy and Practice
EDUC 715 Building Faith Community
EDUC 860 Research on Catholic Schools
Leadership and Policy Studies
EDUC 712 Fiscal Issues & Policy in Education
EDUC 713B Administration of Diocesan School Systems
EDUC 720 Emerging Leadership Theory
EDUC 751 Educational Administration Lyceum (1 credit)
EDUC 795 Administrative Internship
EDUC 828 Seminar: Administration and Organization Behavior
Catholic Educator Discount
- Who is eligible to receive the Catholic Educator Discount?
- Any administrator (school or diocesan), teacher, guidance counselor, special educator or librarian who is currently employed in a Catholic preschool, elementary school or secondary school.
- What programs can the Catholic Educator Discount be used for?
- The discount may be used by doctoral, or master's students in any school of the university except the Columbus School of Law.
- What is the tuition with the Catholic Educator Discount?
- The 2016-2017 Catholic School Educator Tuition is $855 per credit hour.
- How do I qualify for the Catholic School Educator Discount?
The Office of the Vice Provost and the Dean of Graduate Studies must receive a letter signed by the applicant's supervisor documenting full-time employment as a Catholic educator for the school year of enrollment. Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information at: http://graduatestudies.cua.edu/
Merylann "Mimi" J. Schuttloffel, Ph.D.
Program Director
Phone: 202-319-5805
Fax: 202-319-5815


text: The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are about to come out with there next album and they have made it available to listen to the whole way through on YouTube. They also conduct an interview and explain the recording process and what the songs mean to them right before each song. Check it out below and get excited!


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Leave It To Beaver: Wally Scores Part 4 (mff,oral)
by BM
Wally Cleaver and his brother Beaver avoided each other for the next few weeks, although Wally had noticed that Beaver was spending more time in the bathroom these days. The little creep!
Mary Ellen Rogers and Julie Foster had been pretty nervous since their close call of getting caught with Wally. But as time passed the horniest got the better of them and they wanted Wally. They chose a Saturday when Julie's parents were going to be away to Rockport for the day.
Mary Ellen arrived at Julie's house as Julie's parents were leaving. Wally didn't show up for about another 45 minutes. To avoid peeping Tom's they decided to go up to Julie's room. They took their clothes off and Julie told Wally to lie on her bed.
Then Mary Ellen began her now familiar chant, "Go Julie, don't stop! Lick him like a lollipop!" And she did!
But after just a few minutes she did stop, and said "Wally, Wally, he's our guy! I'm going to feed him pussy pie!" And with that, Julie straddled Wally's face and lowered herself on to him. She begin to grind.
Wally was stunned but started licking her pussy!
Julie then said, "Give our Wally lots of head, then trade places with me 'til he's well fed!"
Mary Ellen didn't need any coaxing, she went down on Wally with gusto. All three were horny. Julie was moaning, Wally was grunting, and Mary Ellen was moaning. The girls could tell Wally was about to pop!
Another minute, then BOOM, Wally exploded.
Julie dismounted and traded places with Mary Ellen. Julie then began to grind on Wally's face. Wally now seemed to know what to do...it didn't take long before Mary Ellen started moaning loudly. Then she shouted out, "Ohhhhh, I'm coming!" Julie was just about finished Wally for the second time. The girls had come to expect to big loads from Wally and he didn't disappoint them...BOOM! Julie got her load.
They cleaned up and Wally took the girls to the Soda Shop for a float! They were pretty giddy and it made Wally nervous, especially when Patty and Robin walked in. Were they going to tell? Wally decided he better leave now! And he did.
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Glen Oaks bookworms now have three floors to "search" to their hearts' content.
On sunny days, the six-letter word is illuminated across the brand new Queens Library at Glen Oaks, which celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 3.
"The new Glen Oaks library offers state-of-the-art architecture, the latest technology and a host of impressive resources for our vibrant and diverse community," said Councilmember Mark Weprin, who helped fund the $17 million project with Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
The chic 18,000-square-foot branch at 256-04 Union Turnpike, with its partially transparent exterior, is nearly double the size of the old branch, which was built in 1956.
A sweeping interior staircase leads to more computer workstations, separate areas for adults, teens and children and a sky-lit reading lounge. There is also an outdoor reading space.
The new library is expected to serve 250,000 people a year, library officials said.
- Libraries get funding to expand
- Queens Library leader recognized by White House
- Library expansion breaks ground in memory of Queens activist


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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Daybook for June 10, 2010
I am thinking... that I really need to get into better shape. My back has been creaking over all the gardening stuff I've been doing.
I am thankful for... a surprise visit from my cousin and her two girls - the same cousin that my mom and I visited right before the last daybook post. We had a great time!
From the learning rooms... Goose is figuring out that someone can tell her to "go ask Mama" and she'll just say "Mama said yes!" Thankfully her fib is immediately exposed because she doesn't actually GO anywhere or pretend to ask. She'll get in trouble for it before long, but for now it cracks me up.
From the kitchen... chicken salad in pita pockets, LOTS of baked (soaked) oatmeal with blueberries and strawberries, chicken and rice (scroll down), baked spaghetti, banana boats, veggies and dip and HEALTHY fruit pizza. Also I turned some leftover chocolate pudding that Goose and my mom made into frozen pudding pops. Yup, they're as good as the store bought ones, and yup, I thought of Bill Cosby as I was eating one. I think that's it...
I am wearing... a Huskers t-shirt and denim capri pants.
I am creating... a DIY sand and water table on the cheap with some help from my dad. I'm already writing the post in my head, and can't wait to share it! (Well, I have to finish the darn thing first, but I'm almost as excited to post about it as I am for Goose to play with it!)
I am pondering... how God gives us what we need, not what we want. And what a blessing that is. Also, I have had a couple of days where I didn't turn my computer on for several hours and/or didn't spend much time on it, and it was nice. I obviously survived.
I am reading... The Maker's Diet. A lot of food for thought there. I also read Practical Homesteading by John Vivian. As I've mentioned before, we farm conventionally, not organically. But I am interested in becoming more self-sufficient and I found a LOT of great information in that book.
I am hoping... that we might get to go camping this weekend. It rained some this morning, but not sure if it was enough for Hubs to not have to work so much.
I am hearing... the dehumidifier. We have a leak in our basement, but it is strangely not clear where the water is actually getting in.
Around the house... something I'm pondering - I couldn't believe how little time it took me to get the house picked up for my cousin's visit. OK, it was like an hour and a half to two hours, but it looked pretty good, I thought. Why don't I do that more often?
One of my favorite things... Goose's insistence that her papa give her a kiss and a hug whenever he leaves.
A few plans for the rest of the week... proofreading work tomorrow, possibly camping, possibly going to a garage sale otherwise, Bible "study" (we're reading a book this summer, actually), my brother's and sister-in-law's birthdays.
A picture thought I am sharing... Me, Goose, my beautiful cousin, and her sweet girls.
3 comments:
- Angela said...
We have The Makers Diet book, it's been SO long since I've read it, though, I don't really remember much from it.
I can't wait to read all about your sand and water table!! I've been all googly eyes for a water table every time I see one in the store since last summer.
- June 10, 2010 at 7:58 PM
- Heather said...
Oh, now you show us that you have a porch swing too...so jealous! (of that and the big gardens) The picture is great, you all look so happy! I'm so looking forward to when my sister brings her kiddos to visit ours this summer.
Why can't this baby make an appearance while my parents are here? Still waiting...
- June 11, 2010 at 6:56 AM
- Kim said...
Y'all look more like sisters!
How funny about Goose's new discovery! Our kids know which parent to ask first and who'll more likely say yes. They're so smart.
- June 11, 2010 at 8:50 AM