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Ciena takes a thousand points of light and puts them in motion at the same time. The company makes transport and switching equipment that increases the capacity of long-distance fiber-optic networks by transmitting multiple light signals simultaneously over the same circuit. It also sells optical transport systems for metro and enterprise wide-area networks, as well as broadband access products that enable communications companies to deliver Internet protocol (IP) services, such as VoIP, IP video, and DSL. Ciena serves telecommunications service providers, cable companies, large enterprises, and government entities.
Ciena's converged packet optical products represent almost two thirds of its total revenue thanks to its products including the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, the 5430 Reconfigurable Switching System, the line of CoreDirector Multiservice Optical Switches, and embedded operating system software. This segment includes products used by network operators to increase network capacity and the speed of high-bandwidth services.
The software and services segment, about 20% of sales, offers maintenance support, installation, deployment, and consulting services. Software and services includes Ciena One, the On-Center Network & Service Management Suite, and the OMEA and Preside platforms.
Packet networking solutions, another 11% of sales, supplies the 3000 and 5000 families of service delivery switches, service aggregation switches, and legacy metro Ethernet and broadband products. Products in this segment support wireless backhaul infrastructures and business data services.
Optical transport products, 5% of revenue, is supported by demand for 4200 Advanced Services Platform and the Corestream Agility Optical Transport System. This segment includes products that create automated optical infrastructures that support enterprise and consumer-oriented network services.
Geographic Reach
Ciena has operations in North America, the Caribbean and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia/Pacific. About 58% of its sales come from the US.
It doesn't build its own products but uses contract manufacturers with plants located in Canada, Mexico, Thailand, and the US.
Sales and Marketing
The company counts more than 1,000 customers such as AT&T and Comcast in the US and Orange (France), Telefonica (Spain), and Vodafone (UK) overseas. It uses a direct sales force as well as resellers.
Financial Performance
Ciena has enjoyed substantial revenue growth over the last four years. Overall sales increased about 10% in 2014 to a record of almost $2.3 billion. The posted posted revenue growth in all its units but for the optical transport segment, which dropped 45%. Converged Packet Optical, the largest segment, had the highest growth, 22%, on demand from service and web-scale providers for high-capacity optical transport for coherent 40G and 100G network infrastructures. While the company has been unprofitable for the past six, it trimmed its loss for the second year in a row. The net loss Ciena reported for 2014 was $40.6 million compared to a loss of $85 million in 2013. The loss reported in 2012 was $144 million.
Holding some 1,400 US patents and more than 400 foreign patents, Ciena is focusing product development in all its segments on new demand for converged optical Ethernet networking products and services that support mobile devices, video applications, and cloud and virtual computing.
The company looks to expand in Brazil, India, Japan, the Middle East, and Russia, and in customer markets that include enterprises, wireless operators, cable operators, submarine network operators, Internet content providers, cloud infrastructure providers, research and education organizations, and governments.
Mergers and Acquisitions
In 2015, Ciena acquired Cyan Inc., a provider of software and platforms for software-defined networks, for about $400 million. The addition of Cyan helps Ciena offer more comprehensive virtualized networks and services on-demand services.
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Pentonville prison visiting information
Social visits
Mon: 09:15 - 11:15 & 14:15 - 16:15
Tues: 09:15 - 11:15 & 14:15 - 16:15
Wed: 09:15 - 11:15 & 14:15 - 16:15
Thurs: 14:15 - 16:15
Friday: 14:15 - 16:15
Sat: 09:15 - 11:15 & 14:15 - 16:15
Sun: 14:00 - 16:15
Booking information: All visits must be booked at least 48 hours in advance on either 020 7023 7251 or via email.
The visits phone booking line is open Monday to Friday between 08:30 – 16:45 (best time to phone in is currently 08:15 -08:45 and late morning and afternoon).
Booking online
To book online, visit: www.gov.uk/prison-visits
All you need is:
- the name and date of birth of the person you are visiting
- their prisoner number.
You can choose up to 3 possible dates and times. Prison booking staff will check what's available and confirm your visit by email.
When booking a visit, please provide the following information:
- Full name and prison number of the prisoner you wish to visit
- Full name, address and date of birth of each visitor
- The relationship of each visitor to the prisoner (wife, son etc)
- Requested date and time of visit - for email bookings please give options in order of preference for each visit
Additional information:
Visitor centre: There is a family-friendly Visitor's Centre run by Spurgeons, a national charity. Visitors are offered a warm welcome, information and support. For more information please go to www.spurgeons.org/hmp-pentonville, call 020 7609 3860 or email email@example.com.
This building is situated about half way along the front of the prison. The centre aims to support families and friends of prisoners: they will advise you on visit times, property etc. The centre provides information on prison systems, welfare rights, advice and support in confidence.
It is open:
Monday to Saturday from 08:30 - 16:30 (waiting area facility only between 12:00 and 13:00, reception closed)
Sundays 12:30 - 16:30, (waiting area facility only before 13:00, reception closed).
There are lockers provided to store all unauthorised or personal belongings in the centre which take a £1 refundable coin.
Play area facilities: There is a children's play area in the Visits Room itself, which is currently open on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday and Sunday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Refreshments: The visiting hall has a tea bar, which is subject to availability, where a range of refreshments are available. Please be advised that only £20.00 (in change) per person is allowed in the visiting hall.
Family Days: Family days are held approximately 6 times per year. Other events aimed at providing positive interaction between families are run in conjunction with partner organisations. Details are published both on the wings and in the Visiting Centre.
We work closely with our partner organisations to provide courses aimed at understanding and strengthening the relationship between partners and families. We also provide courses designed to assist new parents so they are better prepared for their release as new parents and run workshops and courses for those dealing with other sensitive issues such as substance misuse. Details can be found on the wings or ask within the visits centre.
Property and money: The rules relating to prisoners' property vary depending on whether they are convicted, civil, or unconvicted. Prisoners can purchase some items internally. Convicted prisoners can only have items brought in this way. For unconvicted prisoners, civil prisoners and those held solely on immigration matters property must be sent in via the post. Parcels without the senders address and details clearly marked will not be accepted. Please also ensure that the intended recipient is clearly identified. Money can only be posted in as a postal order. No cash please.
Security: When on a visit a simple guide is that no food, no drink, and no drugs or mobile phones are to be brought into the prison. All visitors will be searched and passive drug detection dogs may be used. All visitors will be monitored via CCTV for the duration of their visit. All visitors will be required to wear a wrist band for further identification. These must only be removed by staff.
Biometrics Identification system: HMP Pentonville currently uses a biometric identification system. All Social and legal visitors are required to provide Identification and /or letters of Introduction.
These are checked, confirmed and you are then enrolled onto the biometric system which involves taking a photo and a scan of your index fingers.
Accepted types of ID are
- Driving licence.
- Passport (old passports are acceptable as long as photo still resembles you)
- ND / Border agency ID cards.
- EC identity card
- Benefits book
- Senior citizens public transport pass issued by a local authority (oyster cards will not be accepted)
You MUST bring all Identification with you on every visit BUT once enrolled onto the biometrics you will not be expected to show it.
The Main Gate: This is a wooden door at the front of the prison. Having enrolled onto the biometric system in the visitor centre you will make your way to the gate. You will then be directed to the Visits Area where you will be searched. You can at this time handover or receive any property that has been arranged for previously. Once this is complete you will be allowed into the main visits hall.
Official visits
Mon-Wesds: 09:30-10:30, 10:45-11:45, 13:45-14:45, 15:00-16:00, 16:15-17:00
Thurs: 13:45-14:45, 15:00-16:00, 16:15-17:00
Fri: 09:15-11:15, 13:45-14:45, 15:00-16:00, 16:15-17:00
Booking information: Official/Legal visits must be pre-booked by either fax 020 7023 7003 or via email on email@example.com Monday to Friday 08:15 - 17:00.
Please note there is no telephone booking facility for legal visits available at this time.
Additional information: One hour sessions are held in interview rooms. Two hour sessions are held in the visits overflow. The overflow area is not private. If you are going to discuss things that are of a sensitive nature please request an interview room at the time of booking your visit.
How to get there: HMP Pentonville is situated in North London.
- Bus: There are bus stops on both sides of the road outside Pentonville. Routes 17, 19, 259 and 274 all stop here.
- Train: If you are coming to London by train, Kings Cross is the nearest main line station. You can then catch the northbound tube on the Piccadilly line to Caledonian Road. Caledonian and Barnsbury Overground Station is on the Richmond and Stratford line. When you leave the station, turn right and Pentonville is about 5 minutes walk on the same side of the road.
- If you are visiting by car, parking around the prison is restricted, and visitors are not allowed to park on prison property.

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This is the main campground of Kickapoo State Park. With close to 200 sites, it can accommodate a good number of visitors to the park. There are several sectors, including tent, campers, and RV with electrical hook up. I stayed in the tent section, and found it to be very comfortable. Each site has a picnic bench and fire pit w/ barbecue attachment. There is open space to set up tent(s) for your company and throw a frisbee, kick a ball, relax when not out in the park.
The bathrooms are primitive, but up at the entrance to the campground there is a bathroom with sinks and showers. There is no cost for these amenities.
There is a strict no alcohol policy in the campground, which helps keep out party-goers and noise. In general, the campground, like the park itself, is very friendly to families and those wanting a respite from urban life. As of right now, the campground is first-come, first-serve. They are not taking reservations. So be warned for busy holiday weekends there might be a need to get there early.
Price Comparison: least expensive
Phone: 217.442.4915
Price: less than US$20
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Diane holds a master's in business administration from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and an undergraduate degree in business and communication from UW — Stevens Point.
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She is the recipient of the UW Oshkosh Outstanding Alumni Award, 2010 Who You Should Know Award, 2009 Wisconsin State FBLA Business Person of the Year Award, ATHENA Award, Silver Medal Award, past president of Management Women, The Women's Fund, Green Bay Advertising Federation, De Pere Business Association and the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.
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Welcome to VCA Wellington Animal Hospital! We are a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Newtown Square, PA. Our professional and courteous veterinarians and staff seek to provide the best possible dog and cat medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Wellington strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Delaware County and surrounding communities.
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National Catholic Reporter
When welfare-to-work doesn't work
by Dennis Coday [4] on Jul. 21, 2010
Network, the Catholic social justice lobby in Washington, has been monitoring the effectiveness of the so-called "welfare-to-work" laws since Bill Clinton made welfare reform a keystone of his presidency in 1996. Network recently released its latest evaluation and found that in today's economic climate, the programs are severely lacking. See TANF Tested: Lives of Families in Poverty during the Recession [5] (TANF stands for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
John Gehring, who blogs at Faith in Public Life [6], called Network's report "sobering," and he suggested that it "should be read by any elected official or citizen concerned about our nation's fraying social safety net."
Gehring says [7] the report "paints a bleak picture of what happens when the good intentions of 'welfare reform' crash into the realities of the worst economy since the Great Depression."
The report includes the following key findings:
- Since the recession began, government programs have provided limited assistance to people who lost their homes or livelihoods, but families at the very bottom of the economic ladder have not received sufficient help from one of the major programs meant just for them—Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- TANF's "Work First" emphasis is problematic during periods of high unemployment and low wages.
- Food stamp (SNAP) and other nutrition programs don't reach enough families in need.
- Limited access to education and quality job training keep unemployment rates high.
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Day two - May 11th 2008.
Woke up at about 11am. Quick pop tart from Walmart then it was off to Epcot. We stay at Epcot for about an hour and a half, just enough time to walk around the world. ( No shops.. NO rides) Did eat at the Liberty something in the US. I had a chicken burger and fries. We then make our way back to Orange Lake.
Flower and garden festival 2008
Tick tock , tick tock, tick tock........
Now back to Orange lake for a relaxing time at River island. BTW TCD NOW sell Orange lake holidays!!! It's in their brochure.. SO anyone interested.. take a look!
Bit of a building site at the mo, well our part.
I love this underwater digital camera. Some cool pics on Day four at Aquatica! And video.
After a few hours there, now time for Old Town.
Tea/ Supper was at Logans Roadhouse ( The peanut place if anyone remembers from my last two years trippies!)
I had Fillet steak, fries and onion thingies!
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David and Carol Stallings of Ernul announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Stallings to Jason Rouse, both of Ernul.
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Peace, one and all…
'God and our conscience know our secrets. Let them correct us.'
St. Mark the Ascetic
26 Saturday Dec 2015
Posted God's Beautiful Names, Jesus son of Mary, Visionin
Peace, one and all…
'God and our conscience know our secrets. Let them correct us.'
St. Mark the Ascetic
19 Saturday Dec 2015
Posted Hildegard von Bingen, Jesus son of Mary, Musicin
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Posted Jesus son of Mary, Mother of Jesusin
Peace, one and all…
02 Saturday May 2015
Posted Inner Christianity, Jesus son of Mary, The Spiritin
Peace, one and all…
'In this realm also you can observe two things: an 'I' that is experiencing and something that is experienced… That which experiences, on the other hand, is known by many names: the 'kingdom of Heaven' or 'kingdom of God',' 'the light,' 'Sophia' or 'Wisdom,' 'the Word' or 'Logos,' and nous…All these terms reveal different aspects of this primordial Self, or experiencer… Rudolf Steiner says, 'Body and soul are the vehicles of the 'I'; it works in them. Just as the physical body has its center in the brain, the soul has its center in the 'I"…
Understood in this way, these terms cast new light on many Gospel texts. When Christ says, 'Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world' (John 16:33), he is giving a one-sentence commentary of inner Christianity…And when the Gospel says of the Logos, 'The world knew him not' (John 1:10), this is because the world, strictly speaking, cannot know; it is what is known. 'I am the light of the world' (John 8:12) points to the truth that the 'I' that perceives is what makes it possible for the world to be seen at all; without a perceiver, an experiencer, it is nothingness'.
Richard Smoley, Inner Christianity 50-51
12 Thursday Mar 2015
Peace, one and all…
In Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians we read the following beautiful words:
'Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for God's temple is sacred, and you together are that temple'.
(1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
I really love this passage. It speaks very deeply to me. In this passing moment, this is what these words say to me…
Our living humanity is sacred, a dwelling place for the Spirit of God. Each and every human being contains within themselves a sacred centre, an inner temple where the Source within lives. This is why our individual humanness is sacred in itself, and why we are called to defend it in this day and age.
But more than that, from our very beginnings we are a community, a human family. This is why our communions with take place in their deepest sense within sacred community. It is also why virtually all of the world's spiritual traditions place such emphasis upon the development of conscious community. Individually and collectively, we are all God's temple.
We can also see this notion at work in the opening chapter of the Quran, Surah al-Fatihah. This prayer has been compared to the Christian Paternoster, and is often recited by Muslims, on all sorts of occasions. This prayer asks God for mercy, guidance and divine companionship, and does so only within the context of a living community. 'You alone do we worship, and from You alone do we seek aid' (1:5); and 'Guide us to the straight path' (1:6). Here it is in full:
'In the name of God, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
All praise is due to God, Lord of the worlds
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.
It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
Guide us to the straight path –
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor,
not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray'.
(Surah al-Fatihah 1:1-7)
Beloved Dost, Friend of All, help us to open ourselves to you, in both our unique individuality and our shared humanity.
Ask olsun,
Abdur Rahman
10 Tuesday Mar 2015
Peace, one and all…
One must therefore portray the meaning of the sacred writings in a threefold way upon one's own soul, so that the simple man may be edified by what we may call the flesh of the scripture, this name being given to the obvious interpretation; while the man who has made some progress may be edified by it souls, as it were; and the man who is perfect and like those mentioned by the apostle: 'We speak wisdom among the perfect; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, which are coming to nought; but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, even the wisdom that hath been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory' – this man may be edified by the spiritual law, which has 'a shadow of the good things to come.' For just as man consists of a body, soul, and spirit, so in the same way does the scripture.
Origen, On First Principles 4.2
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Posted Generosity, Jesus son of Mary, Kindness, Povertyin
Peace, one and all…
'And he [Jesus, as] sat down opposite the Treasury, and watched the multitude putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came, and put in two copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him, and said to them, 'Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For they all contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, her whole living'
Mark 12:41-44; compare this with Luke 21:1-4
24 Wednesday Dec 2014
Posted Faith and Healing, Jesus son of Mary, Kindnessin
Peace, one and all…
'And behold, a woman who had suffered from a haemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment; for she said to herself, 'If I only touch his garment, I shall be made well.' Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, 'Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well'. And instantly the woman was made well.'
Matthew 9:20-22
May all who suffer be made whole and well. May all who are in pain, be given ease and healing, inwardly and outwardly.
Dem-i Hazret-i Mevlana…
23 Tuesday Sep 2014
Peace, one and all…
Jesus (as) said: 'The Kingdom of the Father, she is like a man who has a shepherd, who had a hundred sheep. One of them, the largest, got lost. He left the ninety-nie; he sought after the one until he found him. After thus troubling himself, he said to the sheep: 'I love you more than the ninety-nine'.
The Gospel of Thomas, 107
In his excellent translation of the Gospel of Thomas, Samuel Zinner makes an interesting point regarding the above saying of Jesus (as):
'Logion 107 speaks of a single and large sheep… The shepherd is said to love the single sheep that was lost more than the other 99 sheep. As Quispel observes, this represents the 'lost sheep of the house of Israel' which God loves above all peoples, and for whom, according to the canonical gospels, Jesus came to find. However, the one sheep better than all the others will also represent the all-important metaphysical reality of self-knowledge, which is simultaneously an overcoming of multiplicity (99 sheep) by unity (one sheep), whereby the two become one'
(Zinner, 2011, 284 – 285)
In light of this explanation, I cannot help but see parallels here with this beautiful hadith of the Prophet (as):
'God's Messenger (as) said: 'Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise'
(related in Bukhari; another similar hadith)
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Peace, one and all…
'And Jesus answered him, 'The first of all commandments is, hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord; And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and all thy soul, and with all thy understanding, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second commandment is like, namely this, thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these' (Mark 12:29-31)
This is a truly beautiful passage from the Gospel of Mark. In it Jesus (alaihi al-salam) responds to a learned Rabbi's earnest question: 'Of all the commandments, which is the most important?' Our beloved master's response, that love is the greatest commandment, is beautiful and profound.
I came across this passage once again, recently, and was struck not only by its beauty, but by its deeply evocative description of love as arising in life-giving oneness. Of course, Islam understands God's nature differently than Christianity, but the oneness I refer to is not primarily theological in that sense. Rather, as I read this passage, I am struck by how it calls us to see the Divine as being behind, and yet mysteriously within, all things. I was also struck by the way in which it bids humankind to respond with everything to God's call.
However, before proceeding any further, it is worth pointing out that I do not intend to explain these verses, as though 'I' know what they 'really' mean. This is for two reasons. Firstly, although, as a human being, humanity's collective spiritual heritage is mine to draw on, I do not intend to interpret this Christian scripture to anyone, much less the worldwide Christian tradition. Secondly, what do I know anyway? No, my purpose here is simply to respond, to explore the profound beauty of these wonderful verses. Anything right or true, comes from God. Only the mistakes are mine.
Our verse begins with the Shema, the quintessential expression of Jewish monotheism: 'Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord' (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Love arises first in the Divine, a Unity unto Itself. The world comes into being, and is sustained moment by moment by that love. To 'love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and all thy soul, and with all thy understanding, and with all thy strength' is thus to come into harmony with that overflowing Divine love. It is also to use our every faculty in pursuit of that aim. Our hearts, our souls/personalities, understandings and strengths, must all be dedicated towards the One, the Source of All.
It is, therefore, surely noteworthy that Jesus (as) begins with the heart, long perceived as the intellectual and spiritual centre of the human being. Sufi tradition understands the heart as a kind of meeting-place, in which the physical and subtle energy centres of a human being meet. The heart is also the primary entry-point of spirit, the divinely gifted source of life. Our capacity to love thus arises in the heart, and is itself a gift from God. In other words, our ability to love is given to us by the Divine; we are given everything we need to respond fully to that call.
If the heart is the centre, the 'soul' is the place in which our everyday notions of ourselves arise. Sufi tradition understands, broadly, that the 'soul' (or nafs in Arabic) is born from a kind of union between spirit (ruh) and our bodies. By soul, I am also referring to our psychological constitutions, our personalities, and our egos. This verse shows me that I can and indeed must love God in the very depths of my soul. Moreover, we are here told that our egos are capable of loving God, of becoming an active participant in our transformations. I find this profound, because it echoes the deepest registers of Sufi thought, and also because it offers a healing truth: our individualities, our workaday selves are valuable and part of a deep and noble purpose.
'And with all thy understanding'. That Jesus (as) should mention understanding after both the heart and the soul is interesting. It is interesting because it suggests that in truth the intellect is the servant of the heart and soul. It is also interesting because it suggests that mere intellection has its own limits, when not grounded in the heart's spiritual reality. Moreover, it contradicts the idea that spiritual growth is somehow against learning and knowledge per se. Perhaps the real point being alluded to here is that intellect must also serve. It must not master us.
'And with all thy strength'. Not only do we possess strength, we also possess weakness – which is to say that our strength has its limitations. If, however, we can open ourselves to Divine love, we can partake of the heart's strength, which arises in the infinite love of God. That is, if we serve in love's cause, 'our' strength is enfolded by His strength. An Arabic phrase expresses this beautifully: la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah ('there is no power or might except in God').
'And the second commandment is like, namely this, thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these'. By these words, Jesus (as) again draws on the deep roots of Judaism, being a re-iteration of Leviticus 19:18. Once we come into harmony with love, our path takes us beyond ourselves, out into the world. The perfection of love lies in service to others – with the understanding that service to God's creatures is service to God Himself. To love our neighbour as ourselves means many things – ethical treatment, justice, respect, and beyond all of these a deep love for those around us, that runs beyond mere superficiality, beyond sentimentality. Moreover, from the perspective of oneness, it is God's love that brings these relationships into existence. We are faced with the Divine regardless of the direction we look. The Quran expresses this most beautifully:
'And to God belongs the east and the west. So wherever you turn, there is the Face of God. Indeed, God is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing' (2:115)
May the Divine Beloved open our hearts, our souls, our minds, our bodies, and every relationship we partake of, to His overflowing grace, mercy and love.
May all that you do this day be blessed.
Wa akhiru da`wana an il hamdu lillahi rabbil alameen.
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
21 Saturday Nov 2009
Posted Jesus son of Mary, Kindred Spirituality, Poetryin
Peace, one and all…
I found some very profound and beautiful sayings/poetry attributed to the Christian saint Isaac of Nineveh (see here too). As such, I wanted to share them with the wider world. May Allah bless all who pass by.
Enter eagerly into the treasure
house that is within you,
And you will see the things that are in heaven,
for there is but one single entry to them both.
The ladder that leads to the Kingdom
is hidden within your soul…
Dive into yourself and in your soul
and you will discover the stairsby which to ascend.
And here are a couple of pithy sayings attributed to him:
Walk before God in simplicity, and not in subtleties of the mind. Simplicity brings faith; but subtle and intricate speculations bring conceit; and conceit brings withdrawal from God.
A small but persistent discipline is a great force; for a soft drop tailing persistently, hollows out hard rock.
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
03 Tuesday Nov 2009
Posted Adab, Ali ibn Abi Talib, Chivalry, Flashes, gratitude and patience, In Search of God's Forgiveness, Jesus son of Mary, Kindred Spirituality, Learning to Talk, Learning to Listen, Moments from My Life, Our Spiritual Heritage, Shia Islam, Sufism/Tasawwuf, Sunni Islam, The Sayings of the Imamsin
Peace, one and all…
I recently found myself watching the Catholic TV channel, EWTN, and as Allah willed, I tuned in to a discussion of the book of Ephesians. In particular, the presenter (an elderly priest) was discussing Ephesians 4:22-25:
'Put off your old nature which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness'.
This passage hit me like a thunderbolt, as if it were speaking directly to me, as though were in all truth the very voice of God moving in the deep waters of my soul. 'I hear and obey' is the only possible response in such situations, 'Here I am at Your service' (labbayk Allahumma labbayk).
A number of sayings of Imam Ali (may God ennoble his countenance) that I had then been reading feel relevant, and hence I wanted to share them here. The Imam is reported to have said:
'He who is lowly in poverty is great in God's sight'
And again:
'He who is without knowledge [literally adab] is without merit'
And finally:
'With sincerity, a man can reach the stations of the great'
May God always open me, and may all who pass by be blessed.
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
03 Tuesday Mar 2009
Peace, one and all…
'Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself' (Matthew 22:37-39)
27 Saturday Dec 2008
Peace, one and all…
In Surah Maryam, we read the following description of an otherwise unknown miracle of Jesus (alaihi al-salam). The newborn infant Jesus (alaihi al-salam) speaks, saying:
'He said, 'I am the slave of Allah (inni `Abd Allah). He has given me the Book and made me a prophet' (19:30)
The immediate context of this verse is the surprise caused by Maryam's unexpected pregnancy. In response to the alarm caused by this strange affair, Maryam simply points to the newborn Jesus (alaihi al-salam) who then speaks on her behalf.
This verse is very interesting for a number of reasons. Firstly, it illustrates God's miraculous defence of Maryam's probity. More broadly, it reveals that God can and indeed does, intervene to aid those who seek His aid. Secondly, on a personal note, this verse reminds me not to be judgemental – even in surprising and unusual circumstances. Thirdly, it reveals the status and significance of Isa ibn Maryam himself (peace be always upon him). Jesus (alaihi al-salam) is one of God's mightiest messengers, one of those endowed with firmness – small wonder then that his birth was heralded by such a miracle.
The words offered in the passage above are also interesting. Jesus (alaihi al-salam) refers to himself as 'the slave of Allah' underlining the point that to be a true slave of God is an exalted state. It also underlines the Quran's consistent attitude that Jesus (alaihi al-salam) though special, was no more than a man – God's slave in other words. More deeply, this verse illustrates the significance of service to the Divine. Through service to God, we too can rise to become an `Abd Allah, a true servant of God.
The next two verses underline just how we can strive to become such servants:
'And made me blessed wherever I may be; and He has enjoined upon me prayer and charity as long as I live, And [has endowed me with] piety towards my mother; and He has not made me haughty or bereft of grace' (19:31-32)
The path to this blessed state runs through honest prayer and charity (literally zakat, the compulsory alms-tax). It passes through piety towards parents, and through them to all others; and this blessed path ends in humility and grace. In other words, to be an `Abd Allah means to have a firm relationship with God, and through that relationship with the whole of creation. It is to share that blessing with everyone and everything that we come into contact with: to strive to never limit the out-pouring of Divine grace through all that we are, do and say:
'Hence, peace was upon me on the day when I was born, and [will be upon me] on the day of my death, and on the day when I shall be raised to life [again]!' (19:32)
May God's peace be always upon our noble master, Isa ibn Maryam (alaihi al-salam)
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Abdur Rahman
22 Monday Dec 2008
Peace, one and all…
As is obvious, the Christmas holiday season is firmly upon us. The shops are full, it's impossible to find a parking space and people are desperately running around trying to find someone a last minute gift. As some of our Christian friends sometimes say, the materialism that runs rampant at this time of year often serves to obscure the real meaning behind this festival – that is, Jesus (alaihi al-salam – upon him be peace) and his message of peace and goodwill. Although, as a Muslim, I have a different take on the person of Jesus (alaihi al-salam), I would certainly agree that remembering him and his life is vitally important.
And so, over the Christmas period (time and internet access permitting) I hope to write a number of posts on Jesus (alaihi al-salam) from a Muslim perspective. My aim in doing this is twofold: firstly, to remind myself and others of the teachings of this noble prophet (alaihi al-salam); and secondly, to express my love and admiration of our beloved master Isa ibn Maryam (to use the Arabic form of his name).
In this first post, I wanted to share a beautiful recitation of Surah Maryam, as well as some sayings attributed to Jesus in the Prophetic Tradition (hadith) literature.
Jesus (alaihi al-salam) in the Quran
Jesus (upon him be peace) is mentioned numerous times in the Quran. Those familiar with the Christian story of Jesus will recognise many elements of the Quranic narrative – such as his relationship with the family of Yahya (John the Baptist, alaihi al-salam), his miraculous conception and birth and his ministry of healing. The Quran also refers to his Disciples (under the Arabic term Hawwariyun). However, perhaps the most notable difference in the Quran is that Jesus is never accorded divinity: he is always, rather pointedly, referred to as Jesus the son of Mary. At any rate, in spite of such theological differences (which are of course important), Christianity and Islam do indeed have much in common.
Surah Maryam deals with the 'pre-history' to the story of Jesus (alaihi al-salam), namely the story of Zakariyya (Zechariah, alaihi al-salam) and Mary. The recitation below also includes translation of the text.
Surah Maryam
Jesus in the Prophetic Traditions (Hadith)
The Prophetic Traditions (hadith) form the second most important body of religious literature in the Islamic tradition. There is a great wealth of material regarding Jesus (alaihi al-salam) in this vast literary corpus. Within the Sufi tradition, there is also a great amount of textual material. To summarise this material is difficult, but in essence, Jesus is presented here as a wandering ascetic prophet, preaching love for God and renunciation of worldly attachments. Here is are two small offerings from that vast feast.
"My daily bread is hunger, my badge is fear, my raiment is wool, my mount is my foot, my lantern at night is the moon, my fire by day is the sun, and my fruit and fragrant herbs are such things as the earth brings forth for the wild beasts and cattle. All the night I have nothing, yet there is none richer than I!" (A.J.Arberry, Sufism)
According to Ibn al-Mubarak, in his book al-Zuhd, Jesus (alaihi al-salam) said:
'Do not talk without mention of God, lest your hearts grow hard; for the hard heart is far from God, but you do not know. Do not examine the sins of people as though you were lords, but rather, examine them as though you were servants. Men are of two kinds: the sick and the healthy. Be merciful to the sick and give thanks to God for health' (taken from T. Khalidi, The Muslim Jesus)
In closing, here is a poetic reference to Jesus (alaihi al-salam) taken from the writings of Mevlana (God sanctify his noble soul):
'The hermitage of Jesus Is the Sufi's table spread;
Take heed, O sick one, Never forsake this doorway'
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
23 Thursday Oct 2008
Peace, one and all…
I've come across a number of very interesting internet discussions of late and so I wanted to link to them all here. I've grouped them under two broad headings.
Theology, Spirituality, Identity
Tradition and Modernity
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
22 Saturday Mar 2008
Peace, one and all…
I had an interesting conversation with a colleague recently regarding the symbolic meanings behind the traditional Christian Easter celebrations. My colleague is a lecturer in my department, and he is based primarily in a local Anglican theological college. He is a committed Christian (though I don't recall off-hand if he is an ordained priest or not).
At any rate, we discussed the meanings and rituals associated with Holy Week in the Anglican communion. Thursday was Maundy Thursday, which according to the Christian tradition, marked Christ's (alaihi al-salam) final night of decision before the crucifixion. It thus marks a time of prayer and reflection, in which the night in the Garden of Gethsemane is recalled. As I understand it (and forgive me if I am mistaken), members of local communities will often keep a silent prayer vigil during a portion of the night (usually, until midnight I believe).
Good Friday marks the day when Christianity holds that Christ was crucified (alaihi al-salam). On a symbolic level, it thus marks redemption from sin, the paying of debts and I would guess, an overwhelming sense of the magnitude of God's overflowing love. Saturday, according to our conversation, marks a kind of absence, when Christ (alaihi al-salam) was said to have descended into hell to rescue those held therein. Apparently, this is symbolised by the fact that it is the only day on which the Eucharist is not given (again, apologies if I am mistaken). Easter Sunday represents Jesus' (alaih al-salam) rising from the dead. In other words, it symbolises God's triumph over sin, and the deeper separation from God which it portends.
Of course, as a Muslim, my faith has a different understanding of the person, nature, and history (so to speak) of Jesus (known to Muslims as Isa ibn Maryam al-Masih, alaihi al-salam). That said, I honour the sacredness with which Jesus is held (alaihi al-salam), as I honour the deep symbolic meanings behind Easter. I honour the deep sanctity with which many of my Christian brothers and sisters move and act and worship.
Indeed, being aware of our theological differences does not stop me from honouring and respecting them, nor does it stop me from honouring truth. In this regard, it is also interesting to note that Thursday was also the birth of Prophet Muhammad (alaihi al-salatu wa al-salam), according to most Sunni reckonings (the Shi`a tradition puts it five days later).
For me, as a Muslim, thinking about the birth of al-Mustapha (alaihi al-salatu wa al-salam) reminds me of many of the same symbolic truths: the coming of redemption, God's loving kindness, the arrival of a Messenger of hope and mercy and love. On a personal note, both make me think of fresh starts, that God-given opportunity to begin anew. Given that we are also marking the occasion of the Persian festival of New Year (Naw Ruz), it seems that fresh starts are the order of the day!
I also watched a dramatisation of the life of Maryam (alaihi al-salam) on DM Islam TV last night. Told from a Muslim perspective, the programme focused on Maryam's life (alaihi al-salam) with Prophet Zakariyya (alaihi al-salam).
May we all take advantage of such opportunities, in whatever tradition we may find ourselves in!
And, at the end of all things, praise be to God who maketh it so.
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Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
29 Thursday Nov 2007
Peace, one and all…
Last night I was fortunate enough to be invited to speak to a Cardiff-based Christian outreach group (Solace). As you will see, if you visit the website, Solace is designed to be a church outside of the church (in bars, in this case). On this occasion, however, we met at a member's house, where we had a meal and then a conversation. It was a very small, relaxed affair – really just people talking about life and God over food. I talked a little about my own journey and my own understandings of Islam, and then the group just asked questions. We talked about how we all understand God, life and religion, and we talked about the ethical imperative that this has laid upon us all.
I have to say that this was one of the friendliest, most relaxed inter-faith dialogue events that I've ever had the good fortune to attend. There were none of the common trick questions and none of the frustrating attempts to achieve/demonstrate apparent superiority of belief – just the simple asking and answering of questions, just the sharing of a meal in a spirit of friendly, honest enquiry.
And praise be to God, who maketh it so…
I realised something as I made my way home last night. True dialogue is only built at the small, personal, individual level. Although it is essential that leading religious figures meet, I think that connection at a local, personal level is far more important in the long run. It is the building of relationships that is the most crucial element in dialogue. When relationships are strong, difficult questions can be tackled honestly and openly. When relationships are strong, tough challenges can be faced together. Indeed, it is this togetherness, this unity of purpose, that is so absolutely vital.
Here, as with intra-religious debates, unity is not about uniformity (of either belief or approach); unity is unity of purpose, of intent, of aspiration. This is why the Quran asks humankind in general (and not just Muslims) to compete with one another in goodness. Although dialogue (that is, true da'wa) is important, it is essential that we all realise that those we invite may never 'join'. But, and this is the heart of the matter, does this mean that 'outsiders' have nothing to contribute and no role to play?
No. Emphatically, no. Difference (apparent or otherwise) does not absolve us of our common obligations to one another, to our entire world. God will not ask us about the ultimate faith choices of others. God will ask us about what we did with those differences: were we able to overcome them and work towards the common good, or did we allow them to divide us from each other?
Ya Allah! Let me always be on the side of those who strive to bring together, those who strive for unity of human purpose. Let me be amongst those who strive for the common good, for the betterment of all.
And my last prayer is in praise of God, Sustainer of All Being.
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
13 Saturday Oct 2007
Peace, one and all…
'God descends to the humble as waters flow down from the hills into the valleys'
St. Tikhon of Voronezh
'Go and have pity on all, for through pity, one finds freedom of speech before God'
Abba Pambo
'Have unfeigned love among yourselves, keep the tradition, and may the God of peace be with you and confirm you in love'
St. Paul of Obnora
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
21 Monday May 2007
Peace, one and all…
This short and edifying tale comes from Mevlana (Rumi):
'One day Jesus was walking in the desert with a group of insincere and self-absorbed seekers. They begged him to tell them the secret name which he used to bring the dead back to life. Jesus said, 'If I tell you, you will use its power wrongly'. They swore they would use the knowledge humbly and wisely and went on begging him.
'You have no idea what you are asking for,' Jesus said, but he told them nevertheless.
Soon afterwards, the group was walking in a part of the desert where the ground was heaped with whitening bones. 'Let us see if the word works,' they said, and they uttered it. Immediately, the bone heap clothed itself with flesh, transformed into a wild beas, and tore them to pieces'
(Mevlana Rumi, Table Talk, trans. Andrew Harvey).
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
08 Sunday Apr 2007
Posted Interfaith, Jesus son of Mary, Reflections, Sunni Islamin
Peace, one and all…
Shaykh Abd al-Hakim Murad has written an interesting piece on Easter for Guardian: Comment is Free. Check it out.
Turban tip to sister Safiyah
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
06 Tuesday Feb 2007
Posted Jesus son of Mary, Kindred Spiritualityin
Peace, one and all…
I came across the following spiritual poem by St. John of the Cross, the famous 16th century Catholic mystic, this evening. It was taken from Carmelite.com (hat tip in progress). As the poem resonates with me, I wanted to share it with you all. It's taken from his famous work, Dark Night of the Soul. Enjoy…
Stanzas Of The Soul
1. One dark night,
fired with love's urgent longings
– ah, the sheer grace! –
I went out unseen,
my house being now all stilled.
2. In darkness, and secure,
by the secret ladder, disguised,
– ah, the sheer grace! –
in darkness and concealment,
my house being now all stilled.
3. On that glad night,
in secret, for no one saw me,
nor did I look at anything,
with no other light or guide
than the one that burned in my heart.
4. This guided me
more surely than the light of noon
to where he was awaiting me
– him I knew so well –
there in a place where no one appeared.
5. O guiding night!
O night more lovely than the dawn!
O night that has united
the Lover with his beloved,
transforming the beloved in her Lover.
6. Upon my flowering breast
which I kept wholly for him alone,
there he lay sleeping,
and I caressing him
there in a breeze from the fanning cedars.
7. When the breeze blew from the turret,
as I parted his hair,
it wounded my neck
with its gentle hand,
suspending all my senses.
8. I abandoned and forgot myself,
laying my face on my Beloved;
all things ceased; I went out from myself,
leaving my cares
forgotten among the lilies.
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
29 Friday Dec 2006
Peace, one and all…
During the Xmas holiday season, our thoughts quite naturally turn towards our Master and Prophet, Jesus son of Mary (Isa ibnu Maryam). Our ever-worthy brother Sadiq (over at Mystic Saint) has recently posted quite a lot on Jesus the Murshid (peace be upon him), so insha Allah this post will be in good company.
I wanted to post a couple of Jesus' sayings, both of which are related to us from that other master of the mystic path, Imam Abu Hamed al-Ghazzali (courtesy of the latter day Master of Love, Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order).
Enjoy, and may God make these sayings beneficial to all who chance by. Amin.
'Jesus said: 'Good trees are abundant, but not all bear fruit, and fruit is plentiful, but not all of it is sweet. Now, knowledge is abundant, but not all of it is fruitful'
And again:
'Jesus said: 'A plant can grow only in yielding earth, not on hard rock. In the same way, wisdom flourishes only in a humble heart, not one which is proud and unyielding'
Once more:
'Jesus said: 'Do not hang jewels about the necks of swine. Wisdom is finer than gems, and those who do not value it are worse than swine'
And finally:
'Jesus said:' Whoever possesses knowledge and applies it and instructs others, will be exalted in the celestial realm of the angels'
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
20 Wednesday Dec 2006
Peace, one and all…
Ahmad al-Ghazzali relates a beautiful saying of Jesus (may God's peace and blessings be upon him):
'A tear shed by one who has transgressed, quenches the fire of God's Wrath'
(Quoted in Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh's excellent book Jesus in the Eyes of the Sufis, p.87)
Ma'as salama,
Abdur Rahman
16 Saturday Dec 2006
Posted Comment, Jesus son of Mary, Our Spiritual Heritage, Reflectionsin
Peace, one and all…
Here in (not so) sunny Merthyr Tydfil, it's shortly after 9:30 pm. The kids are asleep (al hamdu lillah) and I've just finished watching a really fascinating documentary on More4 (a subsidiary of the UK's Channel 4). The topic of this documentary was The Doomsday Code and was hosted by Tony Robinson (of Blackadder and Time Team fame). Having watched many of Tony's programmes (including an excellent and deeply personal account of his mother's dementia), I was deeply fascinated by his careful navigation through this difficult area.
For those unfamiliar, the Doomsday Code Robinson was referring to is the End Times prophecy of certain evangelical Christian churches (of Left Behind fame). Such beliefs focus on the biblical Book of Revelation and see in it a very literal account of the ending of the world and what that means for humanity in the near future. Essentially, they see the text of Revelation as predicting a series of imminent and deadly plagues, famines and other disasters, amidst scenes of appalling violence. This culminates in the Rapture (in which the Christian faithful are taken up into heaven), and eventually, the rise of the Anti-Christ and the ending of the world at the Battle of Armageddon.
Heady stuff, then, perhaps. Robinson's main purpose was twofold. Firstly, he wanted to understand the ideas behind these teachings. To this end, he spoke to a number of key preachers of End Times philosophy. Secondly, he was keen to understand the imapct that End Times beliefs are having in the world today. Although I tuned in late, his first main point was with regards to the Middle East. He pointed out the strong links between the promulgators of these beliefs and the state of Israel. He argued that the stark and radical deployment of this doctrine was having an adverse effect on relationships with Islam and the Muslim world.
He then explored the impact of End Times doctrine on the developing world, namely Uganda. He quite rightly cited the many good works performed by Christian missionaries (of this particular strand). However, he noted (and very effectively in my opinion) the impact on Ugandans themselves; a number of commentators described the rise in HIV infection rates (as a result of a new insistence on abstinence rather than condoms), and other such social ills. These were directly related to the world-rejecting and world-abandoning ideas behind this teaching (according to Robinson).
In the third and final section of the programme, Robinson went to Patmos (the Greek island on which the Book of Revelation was said to have been written), where he explored more traditional ideas, as well as those of some academic/professional theologians. The basic upshot of this part was an attempt to offer all-important historical and theological context for Revelation (something lacking it seems from most contemporary readings).
All in all, it was a deeply fascinating programme, well researched and sensitively handled and executed. As a historian (it still feels odd describing myself in this manner), and as a Muslim, this documentary raises some interesting and important issues.
Firstly, modern readings of religious scriptures in general, and apocalyptic texts in particular, often completely fail to understand the context of the work in question. Although there is a distinction, perhaps, to be drawn between literal and more esoteric interpretations of text, the failure to understand context feels rather like cutting away a ship's anchor: the ship is then left to drift, or more precisely be driven, in any number of directions.
This has theological implications. I am, of course, not a Christian, but it seems to me that this reading of Revelation is unconditionally exclusivist. This is a strong and well recognised thread in Christianity (and indeed, in religions in general), obviously. On a personal note, I've never been able to get my head around the idea that God saves only one group (usually, disappointingly small) and damns all others. [There are many Muslims, and others, who share this approach to salvation]. It just doesn't tie in with my own experience of God. But, then, these are matters of faith, I suppose and not readily available to the same kinds of rational exploration.
Tony made one very good point: radical and unflitered belief in End Times philosophy ultimately removes the need to work in this world, as all that believers are required to do is await the imminent end. Seeing this with my inner eye, this feels like a cop out: an attempt to pass over responsibility for our human shortcomings. It feels similar to that understanding of Jesus (alayhi al-salam) which credits him with the ability to take our sins for us. In a Muslim context, it also feels very much like the need to find the Imam, or the Murshid. As a believing Muslim, and as an aspirant to the Inner Way (one who, moreover, has the utmost respect for the Shia tradition), I am not here referring to these people themselves. Rather, the need that we ordinary mortals (myself included) have to find that person who will carry our loads for us.
My reading of the Path of Tasawwuf is that, ultimately, we must carry our own loads ourselves. Or, as the traditional expression has it:
Al hamdu lillah, an interesting programme. May God reward those responsible, as it has offered me an opportunity to reflect on life, its purpose and myself. Amin.
Ma'as salama,
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Below the dam at Lake Monroe, Salt Creek begins its southern journey to the East Fork of the White River.
The confluence is between Bedford and the small town of Williams.
The water level below the dam fluctuates depending on the release from the lake but is always fishable from public access sites on both sides of the creek, and the tailwater almost always produces some sort of a catch.
Every species of fish that swims in Monroe has at one point in time made its way through the spillway into Salt Creek. Some of the more popular species to target in the tailwater are walleye, wiper, catfish, bass and crappie.
So hold on to your fishing rod, because you just never know what might end up on your line.
The tailwater spot is far from a secret, yet it's hardly ever crowded. Fishermen line up on the rocks along the bank and pitch their bait into the moving water. With baitfish pouring through, fish will stack up below the spillway for an easy meal. Minnows are one of the most popular baits among regulars, but nightcrawlers and plastics grubs are also common.
With the water moving rather fast just below the spillway, minnows may be fished dead or alive. Spinnerbaits and shallow running crankbaits also will produce on a consistent basis.
One thing to consider is the fact that losing lures is fairly common. So keep your expensive tackle in your box, and you won't be as upset when the creek claims them.
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What I most often do is launch my canoe from the tailwater and head downstream about a half-mile to the confluence of Clear Creek. This stretch of waters is full of natural fall-downs and plenty of stick-ups. The cover is conducive to bass fishing, and there is absolutely no pressure on these fish. Then I simply turn my canoe around and head back up stream.
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I like you and all vanilla kitsune as a member and all but man did you ingore the 2 posts that cleary explain what miyamoto said could be vaild and altered at any given time? If you did then well here is a cap up:
E3 is not potential enoguh the way it is and needs to ge pre 06 era to be deemed worthy for him to reveal a mario or zelda game there thus making that point valid AND thus having the game most likely to be revealed at a press confrence later on after E3(not the main after E3 ones but a random one) liepzig or tgs covention could be the possible reveal areas.
But....Nintendo doesn't attend TGS or GC. So, it's either E3 or a Nintendo-only event.
They have been working on the game since 2006. Given how much the community is upset at Nintendo for apparently "betraying" them with Wii Music (I don't agree with this, but whatever) - you would think or at least hope Nintendo would show what would arguably be their most anticipated game off at the next E3 to make up for everything.
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Pennsylvania's two U.S. senators are from different political parties, but both say President Barack Obama should suspend aid to Egypt because of the violence perpetrated by the country's military.
Sen. Pat Toomey, a Republican, said the "disturbing" Egyptian situation had turned into "a low-grade civil war between the military and the Islamists."
"The Egyptian military crossed the line last week. We should stop giving foreign aid to Egypt and its military unless the country moves toward an inclusive, democratic system. American taxpayers should not contribute to a military that slaughters civilians in the street," Mr. Toomey said in a statement.
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Statistical optimisation and tuning of GA factors. Petrovski, Andrei; Brownlee, Alexander Edward Ian; McCall, John (IEEE http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2005.1554759, 2005-09)PETROVSKI, A., BROWNLEE, A. and MCCALL, J., 2005. Statistical optimisation and tuning of GA factors. In: Proceedings of the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2005), Volume 1. 2-5 September 2005. New York: IEEE. pp. 758-764.This paper presents a practical methodology of improving the efficiency of Genetic Algorithms through tuning the factors significantly affecting GA performance. This methodology is based on the methods of statistical ...


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My clutch went out without warning in the middle of nowhere (thank heaven for Steve at Snake River Garage in Huntington, OR who rescued me and got my car moving without a tow) There is a leak somewhere at the bleeder junction for my clutch. And when calling Suzuki Service to get this fixed I really got the runaround about whether or not this would be covered under the power train warrantee. I've been doing some searching and apparently I am going to be having a transmission sensor problem in the near future. Shouldn't these be covered? This is copied directly off of the Suzuki website regarding the warrantee. A fully transferable, zero-dollar deductible 100,000-mile/7-year powertrain limited warranty on all new vehicles sold after August 1, 2002. Duration - Suzuki's powertrain limited warranty covers 100,000 miles or 7 years, whichever comes first. Transferable - The powertrain warranty can be transferred from owner to owner, adding value at the time of resale or trade-in. Deductible - There is no deductible, so Suzuki owners won't have an out-of-pocket expense.
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Any part related to the clutch is NOT covered, that is considered a wear and tear item. If the trans gears were to develop a issue then that would be covered. The sensor your referring to is for automatics only.
COMMENT by soosandecker , September 08, 2010
My slave cylinder was leaking fluid into my transmission. Suzuki fixed it under the power train warranty. I thought my car was fixed so I went camping again, this time some strange noise and sounded like something small and metal started chunking around in there and my clutch would no longer engage I rolled backward in 1st gear. I checked at the bleeder screw and the thing is not in a fixed position at all. I can move it in all directions, and it is leaking fluid again. The dealer went out and picked up my car from the middle of nowhere, and is going to fix the cylinder again. Any thoughts on what that chunky noise may have been, or what other damage may have been caused from the slave cylinder coming loose.
ANSWER by Visitor , April 13, 2011
Mine went out and the dealer charged me $100 deductible
COMMENT by gbuffin , April 13, 2011
my sensor went out and the dealer charged me $100
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when I was doing the research on my Slave cylinder I noticed a trend and my sensor is probably next, I willl never buy another Suzuki again


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