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Junayd of Baghdad
Shaykh Abu Bakr Shibli
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|Main interest(s)
|Sufism, Divine love
|Notable idea(s)
|Divine love
Junayd (Junaid) of Baghdad (Persian: جنید بغدادی) was one of the most famous of the early Persian[1][2] Muslim mystics (sufi), of Islam and is a central figure in the golden chain of many Sufi orders. Junayd taught in Baghdad throughout his spiritual lifetime and was an important figure in the development of central Sufi doctrine. Junayd, like Hasan of Basra before him, was widely revered by his students and disciples as well as quoted by other mystics. Because of his importance in Sufi theology, Junayd was often referred to as the "Sultan".[3]
Junaid's contributions to Sufism are many. His basic ideas deal a progression that leads one to "annihilate" oneself (fana) so as to be in a closer union with the Divine. People need to "relinquish natural desires, to wipe out human attributes, to discard selfish motives, to cultivate spiritual qualities, to devote oneself to true knowledge, to do what is best in the context of eternity, to wish good for the entire community, to be truly faithful to God, and to follow the Prophet in the matters of the Shari'a".[4] This starts with the practice of renunciation (zuhd) and continues with withdrawal from society, intensive concentration on devotion (ibadat) & remembrance (dhikr) of God, sincerity (ikhlas), and contemplation (muraqaba) respectively; contemplation produces fana.[4] This type of "semantic struggle " recreates the experience of trial (bala) that is key in Junaid's writings.[5] This enables people to enter into the state of fana. Junaid divides up the state of fana into three parts: "1) the passing away from one's attributes through the effort of constantly opposing one's ego-self (nafs); 2) passing away from one's sense of accomplishment, that is, passing away from 'one's share of the sweet desserts and pleasures of obedience'; and 3) passing away from the vision of the reality 'of your ecstasies as the sign of the real overpowers you'".[5] All of these stages help one to achieve fana. Once that has been attained, a person is in the state of remaining, or baqa. It is through the stage of baqa that one is able to find God – or rather, have God find him / her. Reaching baqa is not an easy thing to do though; getting through the three stages requires strict discipline and patience. There is even debate amongst scholars as to whether or not the third stage is even possible to reach. Junaid helped establish the "sober" school of Sufi thought, which meant that he was very logical and scholarly about his definitions of various virtues, Tawhid, etc. Sober Sufism is characterized by people who "experience fana [and] do not subsist in that state of selfless absorption in God but find themselves returned to their senses by God. Such returnees from the experience of selflessness are thus reconstituted as renewed selves," just like an intoxicated person sobering up.[6] For example, Junaid is quoted as saying, "The water takes on the color of the cup." While this might seem rather confusing at first, 'Abd al-Hakeem Carney explains it best: "When the water is understood here to refer to the Light of Divine self-disclosure, we are led to the important concept of 'capacity,' whereby the Divine epiphany is received by the heart of any person according to that person's particular receptive capacity and will be 'colored' by that person's nature".[7] As one can see, such a simple phrase holds such deep meaning; it brings the reader back to a deeper understanding of God through a more thoughtful metaphor.
There are a few other problems when encountering Junaid's texts. Junaid believed that Sufism was a way for the elite to reach God, not the common man. "Tasawwuf," he says, "is to purge the heart from every wish to follow the path of common men".[4] This further elaborates on why Junaid wrote so eloquently. Also, according to Sells, "…Junaid seems to presuppose that his hearer or reader has had the experience about which he is speaking – or, even more radically, that the hearer or reader is able to enter that experience, or some re-creation of it – at the moment of encounter with Junaid's words".[5] This statement makes it seem like Junaid was writing to a specific sect of the elite that he described earlier. The elite that he refers to are the elect, or "a tightly-knit group of 'brethren' that Junaid designates by such phrases as 'the choice of believers' or 'the pure ones.' They play significant roles in the community of believers…".[6] As mentioned, Junaid has always been difficult to read for scholars because most of his writings have been lost to time. Junaid constantly uses precise words & language specific to try and describe God, the longing for Him, and the human condition. His ornate language immediately turns off most people, but Junaid had a reason for writing so cryptically. According to the Encyclopedia of Islam, Junaid found out that a letter he had written was opened by a stranger before it got to its destination: "doubtless by some zealot desirous of finding cause for impugning his orthodoxy; and to this ever-present danger must in part be attributed the deliberate preciosity which marks the writings of all the mystics of J̲unayd's period".[8] This constant worry about others getting a hold of his ideas caused Junaid to become very protective of his writings.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
- ^ S.H. Nasr, "Iran" in History of Humanity: From the Seventh to the Sixteenth Century, edited by Sigfried J. de Laet, M. A. Al-Bakhit, International Commission for a History of the Scientific and Cultural Development of Mankind History of mankind, L. Bazin, S. M. Cissco. Published by Taylor & Francis US, 2000. p. 368.
- ^ Edward Granville Browne, "A Literary History of Persia", Published by Iranbooks, 1997. Originally published: 1902. excerpt 428: "It is noteworthy that both Bayazid and Junaid were Persians, and may very likely have imported to sufism.
- ^ Concise Encyclopedia of Islam, C. Glasse, al-Junayd (p. 211), Suhail Academy co.
- ^ a b c Ansari, Muhammad Abdul Haq. "The Doctrine of One Actor: Junaid's View of Tawhid." The Muslim World 1(1983): 33-56. Electronic.
- ^ a b c Sells, Michael A.. Early Islamic Mysticism: Sufi, Koran, Mi'raj, Poetic and Theological Writings. Mahwah, New Jersey: Paulist Press, 1996. Print.
- ^ a b Karamustafa, Ahmet T.. Sufism: The Formative Period. Edinburgh, UK: Edinburgh University Press, 2007. Print.
- ^ Carney, 'Abd al-Hakeen. "Imamate and Love: The Discourse of the Divine in Islamic Mysticism." Journal of the American Academy of Religion 3(2005): 705-730. Electronic.
- ^ Arberry, A.J. "al- ḎJ̲unayd, Abu 'l-Ḳāsim b. Muḥammad b. al-Ḏj̲unayd al-Ḵh̲azzāz al-Ḳawārīrī al-Nihāwandī." Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition. Edited by: P. Bearman, Th. Bianquis, C.E. Bosworth, E. van Donzel and W.P. Heinrichs. Brill, 2009. Brill Online. Augustana. 30 April 2009 <http://referenceworks.brillonline.com/entries/encyclopaedia-of-islam-2/al-djunayd-SIM_2117>
External links[edit]
- Urdu History Biography of Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi
- http://www.livingislam.org/n/jun_e.html Biography on Living Islam


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February 28,2015
Nice place
Nice place, always busy and seating is bit congested but nice to go with friends. Been here at times and had many dishes from the menu all of which have been above average. Fries, spice prawns, chicken dippers, cheese garlic bread, chicken pizza. There is a parsi menu which has Dhanshak, salli boti, pulav dal and I have tried Sali boti which is very delicious. In the dessert, there are many pastries available and they all look and taste good.
January 31,2015
Good place
One of my friends knows the owner,so we went in on a busy afternoon and got a seat within 3 minutes which would otherwise be a 10 minute wait. Food is good and place is always bustling with action (so my friend tells me). Service is very quick and staff is very attentive. Had a veggie delight burger which was filling and then shared some french fried, garlic bread and napolitana pizza with friends which was tasty. Price was good enough for the quality.
A place for good Continental Food!
This is the place my friends and I go to when we cant decide where to go for a casual dinner. I have frequented this place a lot in the last 5 years. Despite a few not so great experiences, I have loved this place for the sheer variety of continental food, simplistic yet cool ambiance, good value for money and much more.
Yes, post the change in management there have been a few changes on the menu. They even started serving water from a glass bottle with a sprig of mint in it. (Fancy, eh?) But I guess that's stopped now. They do have a few issues to take care of - like on one occasion I ordered the fish n chips and I noticed that the quantity of chips was so petty..there were like literally just 4-5 fries on the plate. Now I like a good amount of fries especially when my dish says fish n "chips"! On another occasion when my husband ordered the crab soup we had to literally hunt for the crab meat - this despite it being a clear soup!
Its just these small things that have made me miss the original management more. Otherwise, Café Mocambo remains a place to frequent when you want to satisfy your continental food fixation.
April 28,2014
finger lickin brilliant.
Must go. Mocambo cafe offers a variety of authentic continental dishes. My personal favorite is the yorkshire chicken lasagna. The ambiance is warm and welcoming. Its been that binge eat place around the corner for a while. The dishes are reasonably priced.
February 07,2014
I have been using this foreigner-friendly value restaurant for many years. The menu is a mixture of western and parsi, the latter being particularly good value. The recent change in management has led to brighter lighting (not a great thing), even less smart waiters and the elimination from the menu of several old favourites. But what is left on the menu continues to be good eating and reasonable value by local standards (excellent by foreign ones).
Juilee Manjrekar, PR, Marketing professional
January 16,2014
outlook of typical, old English style pubs
I love the ambience of cafe Mocambo, you can sit for hours with your friends and have beers & sizzlers. It is also not expensive as mondegar and leopold. The food here is good, snacks are worth trying and sizzlers are also good, worth the money.
The ambience gives a outlook of typical, old English style pubs, with people chatting and socializing around. worth a visit. Heard their quality has gone down after a management change, so not sure as I haven't visited the place since.
July 06,2013
Great food though a bit overpriced...
well, let's face it... my first stop for a steak or a pasta or risotto would be Churchill! Easy on the pocket, and never ever fails to impress! However, there are days when you are tired of looking at the Churchill menu, having tried out every single thing out there so many times that you have lost count!
Mocambo provides a great alternative... it's difficult to be in the vicinity of Mahesh, and restrain yourself, but Mocambo does impress... i have been here before for their coffee, which is really good... for the first time, i went in for a full-fledged dinner... the tenderloin of the king solomon steak was indeed tender... one of the best i have ever had... and they have a rather interesting concoction of wine cocktails... the service is good and the decor is comfortable and homely... need to go back more often...
June 17,2013
Good food, good desserts
Went with 2 colleagues for a quick lunch. Crowded place, a little dark interiors, a little smokey. We went upstairs. One of my colleagues had already been here and she ordered for a fondue first which we 3 shared, then a formaggio pasta (penne) for me and an arabitta for her and a chicken lasagna for another colleague. Finally we also had an Irish cheesecake and a tiramisu. We were stuffed because the quantity is really good. And ofcourse everything was super delicious. Service was quick. The bill was around 1300 with all taxes and everything which is a little expensive (400 per person) but for once in a while treat it is really good. Also we were all really hungry, if you are someone who doesn't eat like a godzilla then 1 dish would suffice for 2 people :)
Over Priced not worth
1st of all...menu on site is not updated...rates are much more higher then mentioned on site...We were group of 9 ppl....ordered for different dishes....in which...french fries were "Soggy".:O..Fish fry with fries was with no flavor. :()..& Florentina pasta,,,in tomato sauce,:C,,was no way near to Italian flavor...( better pasta made at home). only presentation of dishes was GOOD...other then tht..not worth visiting again...:( vnt even recommend...
February 15,2013
Lost the glory
I have been at Mocambo cafe several times and had great experiences...I always wanted to take my wife at Mocambo Cafe..So I planned to go there with my wife to celebrate Valentines Day....First shock was that the menu card was different...and most of the menu which was present earlier was missing...We learnt that there has been new management...the food was very average..we ordered lasagne...but it was Spinach and corn in some liquid gravy (just finished it somehow...) even pasta was below average...The new staff was confused and overall to summarise..lost glory..will not go again...Good Bye...Mocambo Cafe..RIP
January 31,2013
mocambo cafe 9/10
went to mocambo cafe after 2 years and wasnt disappointed one little bit.
this place could be the saviour to the south mumbai cafe"s. its been more than 50 years that mocambo cafe keeps serving south mumbai. a lot must have changed in terms of the look and feel of the place, the staff , the food and of course the person responsible for what mocambo cafe is, today.
we were a group of 7 people who went to mocambo. ambience aint that great, but its over powered by the food and the service, so it doesnt matter. to start with we ordered for beers, and to our surprise, mocambo has happy hours 7 days a week.
alll of us ordered individual appetizers and mains. the must try's are, deep fried crab claws, cilantro chicken and smoked bacon and cheese. also the coronation lamb and the steaks. all in all an amazing place with great food and the right value for money. though if they renovate and give the ambience a fine touch, they'll sure give the other cafe in south mumbai, a tough run for their money.
met the host while leaving. dont remember his name but, sure, he's doing a much better job than before.
July 13,2012
July 09,2012
Not so fine dining at inflated prices
I have been a regular patron of Mocambo restaurant for a number of years , for both lunch ans dinner and it was a fave hangout. This is when the restaurant was run by the Mistry family. The restaurant has since then changed ownership, and althoug the menu remains the same ( albeit much pricier) the same cannot be said for the food , the service and the ambience.
Lets begin with the service. No glasses were bought or water served even after being seated for over 10 minutes. Finally after being requested twice over the server got some glasses , which were mismatched, some were big and some small. Same story with placing the order .( there were at least 5 servers and only 3 other tables besides ours were occupied). The air conditioner was functioning eratically at best and to make up for the same they switched on some overhead wall mounted fans. There was a also a large screen Tv which was constantly beaming only ads and PJ's , this was very distracting and actually hurts yr eyes.
However the main point of visiting a restaurant is the food and all the above would be overlooked if the food was good. We started with the Bacon and Mushroom soup which was good. I used to love the steaks that were served there with a generous portion of veggies and potato, and ordered the same this time as well. Those who have eaten at Mocambo know what a good juicy steak is and imagine my disappointment when i was served a steak which was less than half the size, dry and with all of 4 pieces of veggies and a tsp full of mashed potato. The plate looked starkly empty. The steak was definately not up to par. We also ordered a mocambo favourite lasagna which again was a much smaller portion at a much higher price. When i spoke to the manager about the portions and the food , the only excuse he gave was the management has changed. Mocambo portions were always good, and many a times i have packed a doggy ba , but this time i went home half hungry
I feel bad as this was probably one of my favourite restaurants and i will not be going there anymore ..rather remeber the good food i ate there as happy memories .
Hope the management takes note and improves its act ....
June 20,2012
Great food for meat lovers
We visited Mocambo in a group of 8 ppl. Being lunch time, we immediately got a place to sit. Loved the ambiance of the cafe. Light music was being played with a very nice playlist.
As for the food, most of the veggies in our group were disappointed with the food they ordered.
As for a few of us meat-lovers, we started wit a delicious prawn n crab meat soup. The crab n prawns were fresh and the soup was yummy. This was followed by Chicken Barbeque with its big serving of tender chicken pieces with a tasty sauce to accompany it. We finally ended the meal with a wonderful Yorkshire Chicken Lasagne.
Happy hours start from 3 pm til 8pm with offers on beers (Carlsberg, budweiser, etc)
I would love to visit this place again and try some more of the delicacies suggested here. Based on my experience with at Mocambo, I would suggest you to try this place for the love of gud non-veg food.
Quality: 5/5
Portion: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Price: 4/5
June 03,2012
"Mocambo" ne khush kiya!
Inspite of staying just a lane away from where Mocambo is situated, for some reason I had never been there. After almost 10 years of shifting base, I visited Mocambo for the first time last Sunday for dinner with my husband.
The place was relatively full at 9 pm and the staff was kind enough to give us a table of our choice (since it was the IPL finals!! )
We asked suggestions for a hot soup and were asked to try Minestrone.. Was decently hot and good to have. For all those who love the mashed combo of potatoes, butter and cheese with a sprinkling of spice, Champ is the starter to have. Just loved it and will be back for it soon. The Risotto was just about ok.
Decently priced, Mocambo has a good ambience and good food to go with it. It has a vast Non-veg menu but the vegetarian spread is fine as well.
Mocambo ne humko khush kiya! 3.5 stars for this dinner! :)
May 16,2012
March 24,2012
It is a must go restaurant for any food lover in Mumbai... Service is a little slow and unenthusiastic but the food taste and quality will make up for it. Order your beer and relax (as the service is slow) and munch on their Fish n chips. Delicious..... For main course you can experiment with their Leg of Lamb. I would suggest that if you cant finish it in 15 min (ur table must have that head count), dont go for it. Once it cools down, the dish becomes very monotonous and the sauce also dries up. But its a dish worth trying when hot...
Try their Carne Pasta or Bacon & Bolognese or Paprica chicken and be sure of getting the dish of the day.
Pastries are usually fresh and tasty... A must go place in a nutshell....
March 23,2012
Glad I finally came here :D
My first trip to this place and I must say that I came away mighty impressed :D
The food is good and stands out from the deluge of similar tasting food that you get in many restaurants across the city.
Service is a tad slow but I guess that gave us more time to chat so Im not really complaining about that, the waiters however do know what to recommend and I would like to personally recommend the Vegetarian Pasta with Eggplant extremely nice.
A do over in the ambiance department might help but it might even take away the charm of the place so I'm in two minds.
All in all a great place I'm glad I finally visited and this time my wallet came away smiling too, will definitely visit again.
Mariette Valsan, PR Professional
March 23,2012
Great Italian Fare
An all time favourite for Italian food, the great thing is, this is one of the excellent Italian food places that takes Sodexo coupons. The bacon mushroom soup is brilliant, all the pastas are great and cooked to perfection,. The meats are excellent, and I definitely recommend the spare ribs. The grilled fish is always well cooked, and the lemon butter sauce adds a whole new dimension to this divine dish. The range of wine is fair, and both the reds and whites make a great accompaniment for any dish you may choose to have here.
A very relaxed atmosphere, the Maitre D is very helpful, and will recommend dishes should you so ask him. The desserts are fair, and if you are stuffed after your meal (which you most probably will be), its good enough to not have to take the effort to run to an exclusively dessert place. The choice is good as well.
All portions are generous enough to fill one person with a decent appetite, and if you have a large one, a started and main course will do the trick.
Value for money, its a great option for Italian
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November 22,2011
Shiv-sagar style pizzas for Rs. 250 odd...
Decided to try out this place on a hunch, coz we had already been to Leo's, Mondy's and (our personal favourite) Universal several times. Thought that this would be in the same line of Cafe / Bar types as the three mentioned above. But when we landed there, it seemed more like a proper restaurant rather than a cafe / bar. That should have been a sign for us, but we ignored it and walked into the rather decent looking place. We ordered a couple of starters - denmark sausages and paprika chicken. The sausages were supposed to be lightly hand breaded, and fried. Whichever way you put it, what we got was a batter coated chicken cold cut, shaped like a french fry which from no angle could resemble a sausage, danish or otherwise. once you got rid of the batter, the chicken did taste good, but it was definitely a case of 'too little for too much'. Same thing with the paprika chicken. it was dry chicken cubes, with paprika flakes, and cheese coated on top. the chicken wasn't moist, the cheese had begun to cool down and harden up even before it got to the table and overall, it could have done with a little flavour. by this time, we weren't sure whether or not we wanted to order the mains, as we were all slightly disappointed by the starters, so we decided to order a pizza among the 3 of us, to help us decide. and that turned out to be the total dealbreaker. For almost 300 rs for a non-veg fiesta pizza (salami, sausages, chicken, cheese, etc) we expected something different. but they served us an 8.5" pizza, prepared on a store-bought doughey pizza base, with what may have just been amul cheese spread put on top. the pizza base was soft, and instead of being baked like all other pizzas, was heated on a grill pan (if u order a pizza there, just take a look at tht bottom of the base. you can see the grill lines criss crossing the base) i would have probably preferrd a shiv sagar pizza to this one any day. i don't know whether we ordered all the wrong things on the menu, or whether it was just our bad day, but we really didn't feel like trying the mains, which truly sounded delicious. but we decided that spending 400 INR per main, and then getting gyped in the bargain was a losing proposition. needless to say, we decided not to order anything else at the place, and just moved elsewhere.
One thing is for certain, i don't think im going there anytime soon.
July 21,2011
Aditya Bhatia, Overseas Education Counselor
July 07,2011
A Favorite since Years!!!
I have been visiting this place since i was 16 and have never been disappointed by the food they serve. The Pork Schnitzel was one of the dishes that this place introduced me to. Though I havent eaten it in a while I am sure they havent lost the touch. My fav dish here is the Chicken Cordon Bleu and hell it hasnt changed in years....though I must say the Gravy has gone a lil too watery for my liking. The Garlic Bread and Mash were excellent....We also ordered the Spice and Nice Fries which were an excellent pass time while the food was getting to the table. My friends ordered the Penne Arabiatta (Veg) and loved it. The desserts here have been famous for a while but must have lost a lil charm now. Another unique here is the Kalla Khatta Slush which was excellent and refreshing as always.
All in all this place remains one of my favs in the city and I wont stop going here.
June 30,2011
May 29,2011
Youve lost that loving feeling .....
This is what i want to say to the owners of this place who have been for years now been consistently delivering good continental food especially for the Canivores (limited Veg options) with beer and wine
Some of the signature dishes here Con 2 P, Stroganoff, Country Style Mixed Grill etc have lost their taste (i dunno how this is possible ) and the last time we were there l(i think it was last sunday) we noticed some cockroaches to our horror around where they store the knives and forks....we decided to ignore the creepy tingly feeling and order anyways and didnt finish the food for the first time we visitied this place since i can remember
this cafe was also known for its desserts n the fridge looked like it hadnt been touched in weeks ..."un appetizing
I believe they are partners in Churchill also and thankfully churchill hasnt lost its touch
Im not going back here ...
January 24,2011
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Ruma Malia, Media Professional
January 14,2010
Decent Place For Women To Drink In Fort
This is one of those few places where you women can enjoy a drink in this old CBD which is otherwise full of janta bars. While the drinks and starters are just yummy enough, they could surely do with quicker service. In fact, it's time they start opening their upper section before dinner time since that's when most office-goers come out for a drink and the place gets really crowded.
December 14,2009
These guys still live in the 90's...
... when continental food was not widely available, and less-discerning diners would be easier to please.
Sorry guys, but its almost 2010, and if you think you can still get away with serving me a stale "Margherita" pizza with a store-bought ready-made base, or a never before seen "caesar salad" with carrots, tomatoes and a disgusting mayo dressing on the side, you are sadly mistaken.
I would like to give special mention to "manager" Dennis, who seems to be quite the menace. He did not like it one bit that gave him some constructive comments, and needless to say, i did not like it one bit that he did not like it one bit.
Dear Mr. Mistry (owner), please fix your food, the service, and the staff's attitude. Its a different millenium now.
Its a great place.. good food for both veggies and non veggies..and Just the yummiest melt-in-the-mouth cake desserts.
While it was always expensive, now probably it has become all the more so (or maybe I have added another course to my meals!!!) but just somehow does not appear to be money's worth anymore..Still love it tho :)
June 19,2009
just great!!!
mocambo serves great food!!! if u love lots of mozarella cheese in your french fries, baked dishes etc, this is just the place for you. all items on the menu are excellent. have frequented that place sooo often, that it started giving me a discount. yes, i agree that only off late, they keep u waiting for your order for some time. if they'd just rectify that, its a place worth visiting!!!
Ajay Awtaney, Strategist by profession, Burrper by desire...
December 25,2007
Nothing extraordinary!
I've really failed to understand the gung-ho about Cafe Mocambo in these so many years in Mumbai. And to figure out the specialities, I get going there with experts who recommend me the place! But darn, the first time it was a flop, the second time "Just Pass"
So, this joint has some movie shoots to its credits. So what? The food is the regular western stuff - Pasta, Lasagne, burgers and the works. nothing that distinguished itself from the rest of the so many places that get you the same food. And they were out of Dessert!!!
September 25,2007
Clubs and Burgers - Yum!
Cafe Mocambo is the place for club sandwiches and burgers. For a hundred bucks apiece (served with french fries and coleslaw) its value for money. Just one sandwich or burger and you're done for the meal. Do try the chicken club sandwich or the special. A thumbs-up for the Fillet-o-Fish burger as well - scrumptious!
I've usually gone for dinner and never faced the bad service that all the other reviewers are talking about. Guess I'm just lucky!
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Terrible service, rude waiters
interesting menu and decent food but terrrrrrrriblle timelines. Yes the waiters will assure you of a 10-15 minute wait by it ends up being close to 30-40 mins. I agree with previous comments to the T - we had the same experience where the waiters suggest that we don't know when we place the order!! Rude waiters who are curt and brimming with bad attitude. If i ever find em in the street - i'd give him a kaan patti. lol Service was once half way decent. Its the pits now.Don't plan office lunches there - trust me they take too much time. NEVER GOING BACK!!
April 25,2007
Disappointing Service
Had heard only good things about Mocambo Cafe however, was disappointed with the overall experience
Our order took over 40 minutes to arrive. The waiters accusingly told us that "its only been 10 mins sir!"
Food and deserts were decent, nothing out of the ordinary.
Wont go back.
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What is Proofreading?
Proofreading is the method of checking any form of literature for its grammatical and punctuation errors. The person who looks into the proofreading task is known as a proofreader.
This job provides opportunities to earn money from home by completing online proofreading and writing assignments. A proofreader gets paid for every complete proofreading project.
What is the Job of an Online Proofreader?
Proofreading offers good opportunity to anyone to make good use of his or her reading and writing skills to work from home and make money online. Spelling and grammar errors mean fewer sales for businesses and lower grades for students. A proofreader can help to check such mistakes and errors and make money. Anyone who wants to do proofreading job has to spot and correct errors in grammar.
Where and How to Find Proofreading Jobs?
There are a number of ways to get started in your proofreading career. Most people think of newspapers and magazines when they are considering proofreading jobs. However, there are a number websites online where you can look for proofreading jobs. Many advertising agencies, corporations, and publishers look for qualified proofreaders. Also, a number of students will hire proofreaders to look over their theses and dissertations to minimize mistakes and errors.
How to Become a Proofreader?
While there are no certified courses as such to qualify as a proofreader, yet there are varied online courses and tutorials that provide training for aspiring proofreaders. You must practice grammar and punctuation exercise. Learn as many spellings and gain knowledge on as many subjects as possible.
Proofreading software: There are certain proofreading software that can recognize grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors, and correct them. One needs to simply install the software and if required, set it to auto correct to correct errors automatically. The other option is to let the software mark the errors and at the end the person can manually correct the mistakes.
Requirements of a Proofreader: Proofreading requires – proper word usage, correct punctuation, accurate spelling, exact phrase intent, parallel construction.
List of Companies and Websites that Hire Proofreaders
- Proofread NOW: From time to time, they seek English, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese proofreaders. If you have a keen eye for accurate, clearly written business communications then check out this website.
- Wordfirm: Work as an independent contractor. This website has hundreds of freelancers who work from their home office through the Internet, so location is not a factor.
- Editfast: They require skilled proofreaders, editors and freelance writers. EditFast provides a free service to freelance editors. There are promotional tools provided to help the activated editors promote their free Web pages and their skills and talents as editors.
- Cyberedit: Provides editing , writing, and marketing services. You receive your jobs via email and can work from your own computer and set your own hours. You are paid per completed editing job that you accept.
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group: They need freelance proofreaders and copy editors. To be considered for proofreading and copy editing work at RLPG, all freelancers must take our standard tests and have email; proofreaders must be able to print out a booklength set of page proofs on their printers.
- Wordfirm: Seeks qualified freelance writers, editors, copy editors, and proofreaders. You must be completely equipped for handling work through the internet. They are only interested in professional, highly skilled writers and editors with at least three years of practical experience.
- Mulberry Studio: Full-time and part-time transcription and proofreading positions are available either on-site, in their Harvard Square office, or on a freelance contractual basis from your home. To be considered, you need to have: A typing speed of 75 wpm, excellent grammar and language skills, Experience in transcription and word processing, a minimum of 2 years experience.
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Lead Response Management is the process of responding to leads at the optimal time to achieve the highest contact and qualification rates.
Recent research shows that quite often the 'optimal' time is immediately. But many companies spend thousands of dollars monthly to generate clicks to their website. These same companies invest tens of thousands in building a website to attract visitors. They use analytical tools to analyze how to convert these visitors to leads. Then they send the lead to the sales department.
The lead often sits 24 to 48 hours before it gets called back.
A recent survey done by Dr. James Oldroyd while at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University shows that the majority of companies expect 4 to 5 attempts are made by their reps to contact a lead.
Why spend thousands of dollars on generating clicks, high conversion websites, and powerful analytics if you are going to let your leads sit for 2 days and only contact roughly half of your potential prospects?
The question is almost insulting, yet that is what most organizations do.
More research by Dr. Oldroyd shows that calling back a lead quickly has dramatic effects on actually making contact with and qualifying that lead. His research says that if you can call back a lead within 5 minutes, you are 10 times more likely to contact a lead, and 6 times more likely to qualify a lead than by waiting even 30 minutes.
And if you wait more than 20 hours to contact a lead, you actually hurt your chances of contacting and qualifying your lead with each successive attempt to make contact.
Technology now exists that can trigger callback attempts within seconds.
Technology can also schedule callback attempts at different times of the day and different days of the week to boost contact rates above 85%. Also, these solutions can automatically market to leads and continue to generate prospects every 3-4 weeks for 2 years or more.
We at InsideSales.com coined the phrase 'Lead Response Management'. To us it means wringing every last ounce of value out of leads by responding quickly and consistently. Interestingly, sometimes responding at just the right time is more important that responding quickly.
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The Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn
Every firstborn son in Egypt will die, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sits on the throne, to the firstborn son of the female slave, who is at her hand mill, and all the firstborn of the cattle as well.
The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; and when I see the blood I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.
This plague was a difficult one to explain, death is never easy and a craft involving it seemed disrespectful.
We decided to instead do a craft to remember the reason Passover is called Passover.
To make your own Passover home you will need:
A little cardboard box
Red paint
White paint
A paintbrush
We started by cutting a little door into our tea box.
We then painted the outside of the box white.
When the paint had dried we used red paint to symbolise the blood painted onto the door posts.
We put little white robes onto little Playmobil people and pretended they lived in our little Passover house.
You can find all the Ten Plagues Crafts in the Ten Plagues Category. They are all there now, feel free to pin and share them!
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GPECS: West and Central Africa Region
Capacity Development of Regional Institutions in Electoral Assistance/Monitoring and Conflict Prevention
A major priority in the West Africa region is to strengthen democratic governance institutions and processes, enhance political participation and support the effective management of elections. In order to secure the mechanisms of social accountability the GPECS regional proposal will emphasize the support to Regional Electoral Networks and the promotion of linkages / consultations between Electoral National Bodies. The actvities will focus on Capacity development of Regional Institutions and RECs in Electoral Assistance/Monitoring and Conflict Prevention, Reinforcing Capacities of Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs)to manage credible and transparent elections and Reinforcing CSOs and regional CSO Groupings.
Workshop on Electoral Operational Planning Freetown 1/3 June 2011
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Class and quirkiness converge at this historic property on the Left Bank
Housed in a historic 17th century stone building -- Louis XIV used to house his grooms on-site back in the day -- Hotel Fontaines Du Luxembourg offers a charming juxtaposition of old-world charm and funky modern design. The reception area at this 30-room boutique hotel speaks well to this aesthetic, where exposed beam ceilings and stone walls blend with colorful murals and modern chandeliers. The hotel's lounge and breakfast area offer a similar vibe. The lounge, where coffee, tea, and other beverages are served at certain points throughout the day, features a wall of bookshelves, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating. The breakfast room retains its original vaulted ceilings and features lovely murals of classic Parisian architecture, creating a cozy atmosphere. On nice days, guests can move outside for meals or drinks to a small private courtyard. Breakfast itself is a hearty continental fare, but it is not included in the room rate.
Rooms are pleasant, with stylish decor, comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. But they are quite small (as is the hotel's elevator). Bathrooms are surprisingly large and offer modern fixtures, including large shower/tub combos with rain showerheads.
The hotel's location in the lovely Ste. Germaine des Pres neighborhood on the Left Bank is excellent, within walking distance of various tourist sights, including the Luxembourg Gardens (which are just around the corner) and Notre Dame. It is also very near two metro stations and a bus stop, making it extremely easy to reach other areas of Paris.
In an excellent location on the Left Bank, free of tourists and near metro stops
Hotel Fontaines Du Luxembourg is excellently located on the Left Bank, in an area removed from hordes of tourists, at the junction of Saint Germain des Prés and the Latin Quarter. It's surrounded by quiet streets and restaurants, and is within easy walking distance of two metro stations, which include lines to both airports. The metro can take visitors to all the major sights in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower. The Luxembourg Gardens are just around the corner and the Notre Dame Cathedral is within walking distance.
Paris is one of Europe's most densely populated cities, and is currently one of the world's most important business and cultural metropolises. Known as "The City of Light" for its growth during the Age of Enlightenment, Paris is home to some of the world's most luxurious fashion (Hermes, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent), iconic museums, and structures, as well as major media and business outlets.
Rooms are small, but have suprisingly large bathrooms and quirky design charm
The Hotel Fontaines Du Luxembourg is a historic hotel dating back to the 17th century, so guests should expect small rooms. Some overlook the hotel's petite courtyard and the rest face the street (the latter are decidedly noisier.) The decor is quirky; large, iconic photos of Paris serve as headboards, and additional fun details include wall sconces and unique lamps.
All rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with several cable stations. Bathrooms are surprisingly large and most have shower/tub combos with rain showerheads. Not all rooms come with shower a curtain, and water does spill onto the bathroom floor.
Hotel Fontaines Du Luxembourg is a solid boutique option in Paris' charming Left Bank neighborhood, and offers a lively atmosphere and quirky design throughout its 30 rooms. But its home in a historic 17th century building means small spaces (though bathrooms are surprisingly large). Breakfast is served daily in a quaint room on the first floor and, on nice days, meals and drinks from the hotel's lounge can be enjoyed outside in a small, private courtyard. But breakfast is not included in the room rate and is quite pricey for standard continental fare. Rooms feature solid amenities, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and comfortable beds. It's a good pick overall, but there are many similarly priced hotels in the area (including the hotel's sister property, Hotel Le Clos Medicis), so it's worth comparing rates.
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Taylor County will receive $19,978 in FEMA funds to supplement emergency shelter and food programs in the area for 2009.
Local groups may apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency funds. To apply, groups must be non-profit, have an accounting system and conduct audits annually, practice non-discrimination, have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food or shelter services and, if the group is a private voluntary organization, must have a voluntary board.
The Kentucky State Police are searching for 15-year-old Dawn Hardin of Springfield. She is a white female with brown eyes and shoulder length black hair, weighs about 170 pounds and is 5 feet, 5 inches tall. She has lip and ear piercings.
Hardin was last seen on Friday Jan. 9 wearing light blue jeans, a white thermal shirt decorated with light blue skulls and a black jacket.
Anyone with any information as to Hardin's whereabouts is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police at (800) 222-5555. Trooper John Adams is investigating.
Three men have been arrested and charged with selling cocaine after they were stopped by police and found with about a kilogram of the drug in their vehicle.
Jose Dejesus Cortez Contreras, 40, of 3629 S. 61st Ave. in Cicero, Ill., Cruz Serrano Garcia, 60, no address given, and Eladio Pedroza Jr., 30, of 211 Chestnut St. in Campbellsville were arrested Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4:16 p.m.
According to their arrest citations, Contreras was driving the vehicle when Kentucky State Police stopped them on KY 210.
A Campbellsville man has been arrested and charged with assault after he allegedly fought with and injured Taylor County Detention Center staff.
Mario Thompson, 21, of 418 Bowman St. was being questioned by probation and parole officers because he had failed to report a new arrest.
The citation states that Thompson pulled away from the officers and fled on foot to Baptist Street, where Campbellsville Police Officer Ben Riggs and Detective Travis Begley chased and eventually arrested him.
He was simply driving home from work that night, and that's all his wife says she knows about the car crash that took her husband's life.
Richard "Ricky" Rakes, 56, died on Friday, Dec. 12 after a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 68.
Rakes' wife Camilla says she and her husband had a farm in Bradfordsville, and he was coming home when his vehicle collided with another.
Living the past month without her husband, she said, has been difficult.
Two Campbellsville men were injured Friday afternoon when they were involved in a five-vehicle collision on KY 210.
According to a police report, Manley Gene Atwood, 64, and Johnny Atwood, 40, were both treated at the scene by Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue before being taken to Taylor Regional Hospital.
Manley Atwood was later flown to University of Louisville Hospital.
No information was available about Manley Atwood or Johnny Atwood as of press time.
Campbellsville Independent School Board members agreed unanimously at their meeting Monday night that they have no desire to merge with the Taylor County School District.
The Board also voted against seeking a contract with the Kentucky School Board Association to assist with a superintendent search.
There was no discussion following either vote.
Merger has been a hot topic in the community in recent weeks, ever since both public school superintendents announced last month - within a day of each other - that this would be their last year.
A Campbellsville man has been indicted on charges that accuse him of robbing Minit Mart on Lebanon Avenue twice last year.
Just hours after he allegedly robbed the Minit Mart on Monday, Nov. 24, police arrested Anthony W. Hamilton Sr., 42, of 104 Roberta Court, charging him with the recent robbery as well as the robbery of the same store in October.
A Campbellsville woman was arrested Saturday and charged with DUI, speeding, reckless driving, failure to wear a seat belt and giving an officer a false name or address.
According to Kentucky State Police, Lisa Owens, 35, was arrested at around 8 p.m. after a traffic stop on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway, 5 miles east of Edmonton.
Upon the stop, police executed a warrant for Owens, who was wanted in Taylor County for theft by deception for writing cold checks.
Owens was lodged in the Barren County jail.
"But now remains faith, hope, love, these three;
but the greatest of these is love."
-I Corinthians 13:13
Love. It truly does make the world go 'round. Whether it's the romantic love of sweethearts, the cherishing love of parents, or the loyal love of friends, we all have special people in our lives.
But do the people you love know just how much you care?
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The political/intellectual ground may be shifting beneath our feet.
According to the New York Times, members of Congress from both parties told the so-called supercommittee that Medicare should offer a fixed amount of money to each beneficiary to buy coverage from competing private plans, whose costs and benefits would be tightly regulated by the government. The Times points out that Republicans, including Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, have endorsed variations of a premium support plan, in which Medicare would subsidize premiums charged by private insurers that care for beneficiaries under contract with the government. But what is noteworthy is that "some Democrats say that —if carefully designed, with enough protections for beneficiaries — it might work."
John C. Rother, president of the National Coalition on Health Care, which represents consumers, employers and providers, said, "The supercommittee may have laid the groundwork for future reductions in the growth of Medicare." And Representative Jeb Hensarling of Texas, the ranking Republican on the committee, frequently quoted a statement by President Obama: "The major driver of our long-term liabilities, everybody here knows, is Medicare and Medicaid and our health care spending. Nothing comes close."
The Times goes on to report, "Competition among private insurers has already driven down costs for prescription drug coverage under Medicare. Medicare's drug benefit is delivered entirely by private insurers."
To be sure, Democrats say the idea of restructuring Medicare as part of a large deficit reduction package must also include tax increases. Still, the case for major structural changes in Medicare is being made that would "limit the government's open-ended financial commitment to the program."
This is a world away from where we once were.
We're still a long way from building a bi-partisan consensus on this issue. And some Democrats will undoubtedly try to use the Medicare issue to their advantage in the 2012 election. But my sense is that we're in a different era, one in which "Mediscare" attacks will be much less potent than in the past. The math is incontestable and, unless significant changes are made to Medicare, a fiscal crisis is unavoidable. As a result, the political winds are shifting. And it looks as if those who argued that Republicans who voted in favor of structural reforms for Medicare (via the House GOP budget in April) were engaging in a political suicide mission were wrong. In fact, they were doing what needed to be done: putting forth arguments on behalf of a policy whose time has come. All honor is due them.


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God, Philosophy, Universities
A Selective History of the Catholic Philosophical Tradition
Alasdair MacIntyre
Rowman & Littlefield, $29.95, 200 pp.
There is a prophetic quality to much of the work of Alasdair MacIntyre, a quality present in his new book, God, Philosophy, Universities. MacIntyre traces the intellectual history of the Catholic tradition and describes with urgency the defining questions for work within that tradition. How do we understand the nature of inquiry if we assume a belief in God? Can we reconcile theism with philosophical inquiry? How do universities—and especially Catholic universities—provide the...
John J. DeGioia is president of Georgetown University.
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A Principle Unit Within the Division of Student Affairs
The Code of Student Conduct is listed in its entirety below.
Article I. Student Conduct and Judicial Affairs Mission
Article II. Purpose, General Provisions & Philosophy
Article III. Definitions
Article V. Prohibited Conduct
A. Student Responsibility to Know Rules and Regulations Each student is responsible for notice of and compliance with the provisions of the University's Rules and Regulations. All students are expected and required: (a) to obey the law, (b) to comply with University Rules and Regulations and with directives issued by a University official in the course of his or her authorized duties, and (c) to observe standards of conduct appropriate for an academic institution. Each student is charged with the obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the University's function as an educational institution.
B. Rules and Regulations Any student found to have violated the following rules and regulations is subject to the sanctions outlined in Section C, below:
C. Sanctions and Conditions
Article VI. Processes & Outcomes
A. Jurisdiction of the University Any student who engages in conduct that is prohibited by the rules and regulations outlined in this Code is subject to a Student Conduct Review. Misconduct that takes place off the campus and is deemed detrimental to the interests of the University is also subject to a Student Conduct Review.
B. Criminal and Civil Accountability In addition to a student's accountability to the University, a student also remains accountable to civil authorities and may be prosecuted criminally for violations of law. A Student Conduct Review at the University will normally proceed during the pendency of criminal proceedings.
C. Access for Persons with Disabilities The University will provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities, to enable them to participate fully in the processes, programs, and services offered by Student Judicial Programs. Accommodations are determined on an individual basis by Student Support Services. Any student with a disability requiring an accommodation should notify the Conduct Officer seven (7) days prior to the Pre-Hearing Conference or Student Conduct Hearing.
D. Student Conduct Review Process
E. Interim Suspension, Restriction from University Property
F. Appeals
Article VII. Expunging Disciplinary Records And/ Or Removing Notations
A disciplinary record may be expunged and/or a transcript notation removed for good cause by the Director of Student Judicial Programs. A "Petition to Expunge" shall be submitted by the Student Petitioner to the Director for review. Factors to be considered shall include the following:
Article VIII. Interpretation and Review
A. Any question of interpretation regarding the Code of Student Conduct shall be referred to the Director of Student Judicial Programs.
B. The Code of Student Conduct shall be reviewed every two (2) years under the direction of the Director of Student Judicial Programs.
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Servings: 10-12
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel Original
1 1/4 cups half and half
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Chipotle Gouda Cheese, grated
2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Colby Cheese, grated
2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
Cooking Directions:
If sausages are in casings, remove. Brown sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove sausage and set aside. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of grease from the pan.
Cook onions and bell pepper in a pan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. In a large pot, add sausage, onions, peppers, Rotel, and half and half. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, toss together the flour and cheese. Stir cheese mixture into the pot containing the sausage and half and half mixture. Stir until cheese is melted and then remove from heat as soon as cheese has melted. Serve immediately or keep in a 1.5-quart slow cooker set to warm.
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First Look: Chubbies Offers Burgers, Wings and Frozen Custard to Make You Nice and Pudgy [Photos]
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With low price points to cater to the area college crowd, anyone can walk in and get a filling meal for under ten bucks, complete with creamy vanilla frozen custard topped with a choice of cookie or candy bits for dessert. Those old enough to drink can select from a small cooler of bottled beers. And for the brave and the bold, a one-pound "heart stopper" burger "with almost everything" goes for $14.95.
Mabel Suen The Memphis Burger with slaw and BBQ sauce.
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A good deal of the information on this site is devoted to "serious" jigsaw puzzles, which inevitably means jigsaw puzzles for adults; but what about puzzles for children?
Actually, there now exists, thanks to the advent of online shopping, a great selection of jigsaw puzzles for children, from both American and European manufacturers, such as Ravensburger. Most jigsaw puzzles for children identify the age range that they are intended for. This information can either be found on the puzzle box, or in the product description.
Are jigsaw puzzles considered educational, as well as fun? The answer is yes. Assembling jigsaw puzzles as a child helps one to develop spatial concepts, and also encourages concentration; one has to examine the puzzle piece, examine the picture on the box, examine the partially-assembled puzzle, and so on. We once read a book (the author's name escapes me) where a noted paleontologist attributed his professional success to interest in jigsaw puzzles as a child.
Finally, jigsaw puzzles make great gifts for children. They're easy to ship, fun for kids, and don't require any participants other than the child himself or herself. Like reading, assembling a puzzle is a quiet activity for children, which is, perhaps, a blessing in itself!
To find jigsaw puzzles for children, choose from the advertisements on this page or click on our puzzle manufacturer page.
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We've heard from plenty of people considering January juice cleanses. But which one to do? Earlier this year, Maggie, Erin, and Carey did a three-day BluePrint Cleanse, trying out one of the most popular programs. Overall, we were reasonably happy with the juices themselves, if not always with the way they made us feel, and not exactly sold on the merits of attempting this type of thing at all. But how would the similar program Cooler Cleanse compare? More


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By Greg Tylka, Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
Most Iowa cornfields harbor one or more species of these microscopic, plant-parasitic worms. At least 28 nematode species have been found associated with corn in Iowa. Most are not thought to cause damage at low population densities (numbers). The estimated damage threshold for most nematodes that feed on corn in Iowa ranges from 100 to 1,000 worms per half-cup (100 cc) of soil (see August 2009 ICM News article). Only dagger, needle and sting nematodes are considered damaging at low numbers. The results of Iowa State University testing, from 2000 to 2010, for nematodes that feed on corn in the state were summarized in a recent ICM News article.
Sample timing is keyKnowing the types and numbers of nematodes present in a field is useful in gauging the possible benefits of nematode-protectant seed treatments or soil-applied nematicides. Unfortunately, most nematode numbers will be low in spring soil samples, even though they can develop to higher, damaging levels later in the season. Because of this, results of spring soil samples usually are not useful and collecting such samples in the spring is not recommended.
The only situation in which spring sampling for nematodes that feed on corn is warranted is in fields where the soil has at least 70 percent sand. These fields may be infested with the needle (figures 1 and 2) and sting nematodes, which are damaging at very low numbers. The needle and sting nematodes migrate to deeper depths in the soil in the middle of the growing season and can be missed in mid-season soil samples that would be collected for the other nematode species. Consequently, spring soil sampling is recommended for these two nematode species in sandy fields.
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The current fee for a complete nematode analysis (the test for nematodes that feed on corn) at the ISU clinic is $30 per sample for samples from Iowa. Call the ISU clinic at 515-294-0581 to check about processing of soil samples from outside Iowa. A list of other land-grant university facilities that process samples for nematodes that feed on corn is available online.
More information about nematodes that feed on cornThere have been numerous articles in ICM News in the past several years that discuss aspects of the biology, sampling and management of nematodes that feed on corn. To find these articles, search for "nematodes on corn" in the search box in the upper left corner of the ICM News home page. Also, there is an ISU Extension bulletin titled Nematodes That Attack Corn in Iowa (PM 1027), that was written by Don Norton, former ISU research nematologist and expert on nematodes that feed on corn.
Figure 1. Corn roots damaged by needle nematode feeding.
Figure 2. Needle nematodes with damaged roots and sewing needle. Photo credit Purdue University IPM Program – watch video.
Greg Tylka is a professor with extension and research responsibilities in management of plant-parasitic nematode in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Iowa State University. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 515-294-3021.
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Cutworm monitoring time is nearing – and the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program at Iowa State University is now recruiting cooperators for 2012. The ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic and IPM program are coordinating the annual black cutworm (BCW) monitoring network in Iowa. Farmers and agribusiness personnel are needed to monitor BCW traps for the arrival of cutworm moths this spring.
Black cutworm monitoring will begin April 1. Cooperators will be sent a cutworm trap to assemble and place; they then are asked to monitor the trap every other day. Cooperators record the number of moths and enter the data at www.ncipmpipe.org at least once per week. Trap monitoring stops near the beginning of June. Trap data, along with degree days, is used to estimate when farmers should be scouting. Scouting will determine if treatment for BCW is necessary in a field.
Black Cutworm moth pheromone trap.To become a cooperator, e-mail email@example.com with your name, address and county where trap will be placed. Cooperators will receive a trap kit in the mail with supplies, instructions and pest identification information. The target sign-up deadline is mid-March to allow enough time for shipping. More information about BCW in Iowa can be found in a May 2011 ICM News article.
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29 Tips that Revolutionized Dating for Me: The Final Advice for Awkward Guys
Like an awkward guy who can't stop texting a cute girl, I'm back. But it's just for this one last entry! I realize I had accumulated a decent amount of writing material for my book, something I collected over the three years of dating blogging I've done. Sadly, I won't finish the book. However, I can post a summary of my dating insights here. Please excuse the rough-draft vibe, since I didn't have time to polish. Hope you enjoy.
1. Drop the Old Cookie. If you've had your mind on a female for more than one week without contacting her, she's become stale. It's too late. Guys love to hold onto phone numbers, emails, and even Facebook friendships, even if they met the girl weeks or months ago, just in case they want to reach out and say "what's up" to that hottie. What an emotional crutch! Let go of Old Cookies and go for fresh targets only.
2. No Girlfriend for One Year. Your troubles in dating is because you want a girlfriend badly, so badly that it is hurting your efforts. You fail, even before you meet a woman for the first date, because you reek of desperation. For one year, just one lousy sports season, let go of the notion of having an exclusive, committed relationship. You can still date and get to know women, but it's the pressure-free, obsession-free attitude that will liberate you and make you a better dating man.
3. Kill the Nice Guy. Nice is not good. Nice is cheap, bland, boring and common. When a woman says, "You're a nice guy…" this is the kiss of death. Don't get me wrong. When you're with a woman on a date, be polite and friendly. But learn to flirt, even tease her, all in good intentions, of course. Shut down the Nice Guy act, and learn to be good, firm, silly and charming.
4. All It Takes is Two Dates. How do you know if a woman likes you? How do you know if you should continue dating her? All it takes is two dates! Not one, not three, not seven. What you do is 1) ask her out a date, 2) go on the date, 3) wait a few days, 4) ask her out for a second date, 5) go on the second date and 6) nothing. Let her ask you out for the third date. This is where most men fail. They want to do everything in dating and then wonder why women become unresponsive. It's because we don't give them a damn chance to reciprocate. Women need challenges, too. It's The Year 20-freaking-14, after all. If she likes you, she will bring something up like, "Hey! You want to do blah-blah-blah with me this weekend?" Bingo. If she can't do that for a third date, especially when the two of you recently had a pair of good one-on-one encounters, ditch her.
5. Just Call Her. Well, duh. You can text her an epic romance novel, but it still won't beat a simple "How are you?" from the soothing, baritone voice of yours when you call her for the first time. Your voice, over millions of years, has been genetically engineered to be sexually attractive to women. Texting has not. At the end of the call, ask her out. I promise you will not resort to texting as much once you experience how easy and fun calling a date becomes.
6. Greet with Warmth & Confidence. Hug, not a handshake. Make a quick but firm hug. Pull her in, squeeze and immediately let go. Smile big, even if you feel like a big dork that you were back in high school. Master the Art of the First Date Hug and you will go places, brother.
7. Say My Name, Say My Name. It's a fact: Repeating a date's name over and over while conversing with her will absolutely get you laid that night. Ok, maybe not laid, but still it has a very positive effect. People usually like hearing his/her own name, so say it as often as you can, and then say it some more. Just make sure you're saying it right and the right version. For instance, even though her official name is Jennifer, she might strongly prefer Jen and not Jenny.
8. Nickname Her. Once I caught a date giggling quietly for the third time. We were only twenty minutes into our first date. I yelled at her, "Are you giggling again?! I didn't even do anything funny!" Of course, that made her giggle more. I declared, "I'm gonna call you Giggles from now on." And I did. She loved it. Brother, understand that a nickname from you to her is like a stamp of ownership. You're mine now. Just make sure it's not offensive, not at the slightest, nor bro-ish manly. Giggles, Freckles, Dimples, Cheeks, Bubbles and Blondie are safe.
9. The Neck Tie Effect. It's hard to see a man with a tie on a first date these days. Why? We want to be cool, casual, even hipster. I say it's lame. Go against the flow and try something classic and unique, like a neck tie. Trying just a little more than the rest of the crowd will give you better ROI.
10. The Bow Tie Effect. This is one-up-ing the Neck Tie. Rocking a bow tie means you have balls muy grandes. Throw on a sport coat and to your date you have become The Man of Mystery. She can't wait to go home and start gossiping about you to her girlfriends, who will immediately label you as the Bow Tie Guy. You're in.
11. Drop-kick the Table. Dates go bad because usually you and the woman are at a place where there is a table between you. What other instances do you speak with someone unfamiliar across a table? The only examples I can think of are job interviews, the principal's office when you were a mischievous wee lad, and interrogations at a police department. These are all nerve-freaking-wracking. So ditch the table, and go somewhere where you and the lady can be side-by-side instead of directly across. Take a walk along the river or lake, sit on a bench with coffee, have a cocktail at a quiet bar, or try a new dish at an up-and-coming eatery where they have no table service.
12. Reach Out and Touch Her. When you greet her, touch her with a hug. When you open the door for her, touch her with a gentle hand on her back. When you sit side-by-side with her, touch her on the knee for just a second, especially when you two are having a good time. Take up palm reading. It's the best excuse to touch her hands.
13. The One Hour First Date. Short and sweet, baby. Nothing good lasts too long and the first date is no exception. Many adult males can be charming and interesting for just about an hour, but like a bad stand-up comedian, we start running out of things to say beyond sixty minutes. So forget having dinner for the first date. Instead, opt for coffee and a scenic walk where there are plenty of benches and people enjoying the sights. Or one nightcap drink at the local pub works fine, too.
14. Thursday 9pm or Saturday 4pm. Having a specific day and time of the week for your one hour date sounds silly at first but it has worked well for me. When you are a dating man, you need to have a flow of first dates, not just one or two every quarter. Instead being a headless chicken and riddling your week with all sorts of awkward encounters from online dating personalities, one weekday evening (preferably Wed or Thu) and one weekend afternoon (preferably Sat) set aside for dates. This way you know exactly what day and time to suggest when you are ready to ask a woman out.
15. Vegan Ice Cream First Date. Coffee and drinks can too bland, too boring or too douche-ish for a first date. Try something novel, like organic tea, a meatball shop, frozen yogurt, or my personal favorite, vegan ice cream. That should raise eyebrows.
16. Take My Arm, I insist. When the first date ends, regardless of how well it went, lead the woman to her car or her subway stop. When you do, ask her to take your arm as you bend your elbow to her. This has got to be the most under-appreciated, surprisingly effective move on a date. Again, it does not matter if you think the date went well or not. Just offer your damn arm and try not to take a "No, that's okay" for an answer. This small act may change everything.
17. Crossing a Street? Hold Her Hand. Don't argue with me. Just reach for her hand, grab it, walk across the street, and continue to hold. If her grasp becomes weak, let it go and –as an excuse– scratch your nose. But if she continues to have a decent grip to your hand, proceed.
18. The Twelve Hour Second Date. If you're going to hang out again, make it epic. Make the second date with you destroy all the other second dates she has had with other guys. I once had a Twelve Hour Second Date that went like this: coffee (3pm), walk along the river (5pm), dinner (7pm), accompanying the date to a friend's casual birthday party (10pm), drinks (12am), and walking her home (2am). The crazy part is the date and I had only planned for an afternoon coffee. You can't plan a second date that lasts half-day, but you can create an environment that leads to it. Obviously a long second date works if the date is in early in the day and both daters have a hankering for spontaneity. Try hiking on a weekend morning, it's a great opener.
19. Go in for the kill. At the right time, grab her around her waist, pull her in close to you, look deeply into her eyes for a moment and move in for the kiss. Before this you can even give her a heads-up by asking, "What if I kissed you right now?" If she is not running away from you, this is a good sign. A passionate lip-to-lip kiss has to happen within the first three dates for you to move forward with her. If a kissy-kiss-kiss does not happen by the end of a third date, drop her.
20. Women cannot resist a cooking man. Learn to prepare at least one good meal that includes main dish, salad, dessert and wine. Light up a candle or two. This is good for a second or third date, but sometimes works for a first date as well.
21. Don't meet women. Make women meet you. "I want to meet women who are in shape," my friend says. So he joined a yoga class. That didn't work out well for him, because he discovered women are not interested in talking to him when they are wearing tight clothing and glistening with sweat. "Why don't you become a yoga instructor?" I asked him. He looked at me in bewilderment and shook his head. But I wonder. Guys who are yoga instructors see, meet and talk with women who are in shape (or getting there) all the time. In fact, the women come to them. No wonder most guys struggle in dating. We make such mediocre effort, and then we cry foul at the mediocre results.
22. Take up Self Improvement as a Serious Hobby. On that note about yoga, women just love everything about improving oneself, especially the body. If you as a straight man take up a subject of physical self-improvement –say The Paelo Diet– there is a strong chance you will be surrounded by women.
23. Make that Serious Hobby into a Blog. The man who is brave enough to express himself to strangers is one worth meeting in person. "Your dating blog will help your own dating life way better than any dating site," commented my female friend. She was right. So, so right.
24. Get a Dog. Some women drool over men with dogs. If you thought of having one, check your local shelter now. Your trustworthy score goes through the roof when a woman finds out you are the daddy for a pup.
25. Live Alone. No, you're not in Entourage. No, you can't bro it up forever with your roommates. If you have a full-time job, you should be able to shack it up solo. I don't care if you have to live far out where the rent is affordable, because it's more manly to have an abode to yourself than to be roomies. This way she will have less hesitation about coming over your place and hanging out there. Living with your parents? Are you motherloving kidding me? All my buddies who still live with their folks fail regularly in dating. These two go hand in hand.
26. Throw a Party at Your Home Every Two Months. Have your friends bring their friends. Don't just order pizza, but prepare the food yourself. Serving as a party host is a most awesome way to boost your dating activity. The women are coming to meet you!
27. Volunteer. I feel so evil writing this but being a part of a volunteer community is a top-secret weapon for the real players. Seriously, targets lower their defense shields here. You're also do something charitable to boot.
28. A Man of Quality Never Forgets PAL: Passion, Awareness and Leadership.
28-a) Passion: Being passionate about fantasy football is okay, but not as effective in dating as say the human rights issues in various nations. I once dished out to a cute girl everything I knew about the economic development that needs to happen for the poorest countries in this world (I was an econ major). She didn't care much about Somalia as she did about listening to me ramble with gusto and masculinity.
28-b) Awareness: Be aware of 1) yourself, 2) your date, 3) the situation-at-hand, and 4) the situation-to-be. For instance, if you see a street you have to cross coming up (4), position yourself (1) closer to your date (2), and then at the right moment, grab her hand (3) to safely cross the street and not walk apart. She is your date, not a stranger, for crissake.
28-c) Leadership: It's no good if you are passionate and aware but not a leader. Sometimes you just have to risk it and jump in. Lead and see if she follows. Reverse roles at the right time, wait and see if she leads you. Good leaders are also good followers. They also know where to go and how to get there.
29. Become a Student of Excellence. Most of my buddies who dislike their jobs also suck at engaging women. I don't know why those two co-relate, maybe it has to do with self-actualization. Observe, read and experiment all things that are excellent and you shouldn't have much problem with life, including dating. Figure out women, then there's not much left to figure out.view celeb sex tape vids


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ELK GROVE, CA - A couple facing foreclosure from OneWest Bank has joined the growing number of homeowners, attorneys and real estate professionals who believe the bank would rather foreclose than modify a loan.
"It comes down to money and greed. All they want is your home," said Tom Cravalho, who with his wife Mona has been working for nearly two years to get out of an adjustable rate mortgage.
The Cravalhos said their original lender, IndyMac Bank, agreed to a loan modification in the summer of 2008 that would have offered them a 3 percent interest rate for five years. But then IndyMac was seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which sold the bank's assets to a group of investors who formed OneWest Bank in March 2009.
Tom Cravalho said OneWest Bank has refused to honor the original agreement or discuss new terms. The Cravalhos' attorney believes OneWest is more interested in reimbursement from the FDIC for the bad loan under a so-called "shared loss" agreement than it is in modifying the Cravalhos' mortgage.
"They're going to make a lot more money getting Tom and Mona out of their house than they would leaving them in their house. A lot more money," said attorney Sean Gjerde. Gjerde explained that under the shared loss arrangement, OneWest could potentially resell the home, collect an FDIC reimbursement, and actually end up with more money than it paid for the original IndyMac loan.
The criticism of OneWest Bank is playing out in a spate of lawsuits and internet blogs. One controversial video presentation from a Fairfield-based real estate and mortgage marketing company takes an especially pointed jab at the agreement between OneWest Bank and the FDIC.
The Cravalhos are suing OneWest Bank in Sacramento County Superior Court claiming the bank violated state law by not taking adequate steps to help them avoid foreclosure. They have also filed for personal bankruptcy, which stalled a courthouse auction originally scheduled last fall.
A Fair Oaks homeowner suing OneWest Bank in Sacramento federal court achieved a notable victory last week. Judge John Mendez granted a preliminary injunction March 3 blocking a foreclosure auction while not requiring the homeowner to post a cash bond equal to the home's value.
The homeowner's attorney, Jonathan Stein, told News10 it was the first case he knows of in California where the customary bond requirement was lifted. Stein said OneWest had entered into a loan modification with his client and then unilaterally cancelled it.
Diane Henry, a spokeswoman for OneWest Bank, said she did not have a comment on the specific allegations in this story but provided an independent study that showed OneWest was engaged in more loan modifications than other comparable lenders. Henry also pointed out that OneWest has not yet received any shared loss payments from the FDIC, and that the bank only owns 7 percent of the loans it services. She referred to a press release explaining the agreement between OneWest and the FDIC.
An FDIC spokesman told News10 that any shared loss claims submitted by OneWest would be evaluated to determine whether a loan modification would have netted the bank more money than a foreclosure.
"We do actively monitor any loss share claim and if they haven't performed a modification under our specifications, we will deny the loss share claim," said Andrew Gray, the director of public affairs for the FDIC.
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