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15 U.S. Code § 713c–3 - Promotion of the free flow of domestically produced fishery products
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(a) Definitions
As used in this section—
(1) The term "person" means—
(A) any individual who is a citizen or national of the United States or a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands;
(B) any fishery development foundation or other private nonprofit corporation located in Alaska; and
(C) any corporation, partnership, association, or other entity (including, but not limited to, any fishery development foundation or other private nonprofit corporation not located in Alaska), nonprofit or otherwise, if such entity is a citizen of the United States within the meaning of section 50501 of title 46 and for purposes of applying such section 50501 with respect to this section—
(ii) citizens of the United States must own not less than 75 percent of the interest in the entity or, in the case of a nonprofit entity, exercise control in the entity that is determined by the Secretary to be the equivalent of such ownership, and
(3) The term "State" means any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
(4) The term "United States fishery" means any fishery, including any tuna fishery, that is, or may be, engaged in by citizens or nationals of the United States or citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands.
(5) The term "citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands" means—
(A) an individual who qualifies as such under section 8 of the Schedule on Transitional Matters attached to the Constitution of the Northern Mariana Islands; or
(B) a corporation, partnership, association, or other entity organized or existing under the laws of the Northern Mariana Islands, not less than 75 percent of the interest in which is owned by individuals referred to in subparagraph (A) or citizens or nationals of the United States, in cases in which "owned" is used in the same sense as in section 50501 of title 46.
(b) Transfer of funds
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture shall transfer to the Secretary each fiscal year, beginning with the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1954, and ending on June 30, 1957, from moneys made available to carry out the provisions of section 612c of title 7, an amount equal to 30 per centum of the gross receipts from duties collected under the customs laws on fishery products (including fish, shellfish, mollusks, crustacea, aquatic plants and animals, and any products thereof, including processed and manufactured products), which shall be maintained in a separate fund only for—
(A) use by the Secretary—
(i) to provide financial assistance for the purpose of carrying out fisheries research and development projects approved under subsection (c) of this section, [1]
(ii) to implement the national fisheries research and development program provided for under subsection (d) of this section;
(iii) to implement the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Fisheries Reinvestment Program established under section 1863 of title 16; and
(c) Fisheries research and development projects
(1) The Secretary shall make grants from the fund established under subsection (b) of this section to assist persons in carrying out research and development projects addressed to any aspect of United States fisheries, including, but not limited to, harvesting, processing, marketing, and associated infrastructures.
(2) The Secretary shall—
(A) at least once each fiscal year, receive, during a 60-day period specified by him, applications for grants under this subsection;
(B) prescribe the form and manner in which applications for grants under this subsection must be made, including, but not limited to, the specification of the information which must accompany applications to ensure that the proposed projects comply with Federal law and can be evaluated in accordance with paragraph (3)(B); and
(3) No application for a grant under this subsection may be approved unless the Secretary—
(A) is satisfied that the applicant has the requisite technical and financial capability to carry out the project; and
(B) evaluates the proposed project as to—
(4) Each grant made under this subsection shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require to protect the interests of the United States, including, but not limited to, the following:
(A) The recipient of the grant must keep such records as the Secretary shall require as being necessary or appropriate for disclosing the use made of grant funds and shall allow the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives, access to such records for purposes of audit and examination.
(A) If the cost of a project will be shared by the grant recipient, the Secretary shall accept, as a part or all of that share, the value of in-kind contributions made by the recipient, or made available to, and applied by, the recipient, with respect to the project.
(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), in-kind contributions may be in the form of, but are not limited to, personal services rendered in carrying out functions related to, and permission to use real or personal property owned by others (for which consideration is not required) in carrying out the project. The Secretary shall establish
(i) the training, experience, and other qualifications which shall be required in order for services to be considered as in-kind contributions; and
(ii) the standards under which the Secretary will determine the value of in-kind contributions for purposes of subparagraph (A).
(d) National fisheries research and development program
(1) The Secretary shall carry out a national program of research and development addressed to such aspects of United States fisheries (including, but not limited to, harvesting, processing, marketing, and associated infrastructures) if not adequately covered by proj- ects assisted under subsection (c) of this section, as the Secretary deems appropriate.
(2) The Secretary shall, after consultation with appropriate representatives of the fishing industry, submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives, an annual report, that must be submitted not later than 60 days before the close of each fiscal year, containing—
(A) the fisheries development goals and funding priorities under paragraph (1) for the next fiscal year;
(B) a description of all pending projects assisted under subsection (c) of this section or carried out under paragraph (1), in addition to—
(i) a list of those applications approved and those disapproved under subsection (c) of this section, and the total amount of grants made, for the current fiscal year, and
(e) Allocation of fund moneys
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all moneys in the fund shall be used exclusively for the purpose of promoting United States fisheries in accordance with the provisions of this section, and no such moneys shall be transferred from the fund for any other purpose. With respect to any fiscal year, all moneys in the fund, including the sum of all unexpended moneys carried over into that fiscal year and all moneys transferred to the fund under subsection (b) of this section or any other provision of law with respect to that fiscal year, shall be allocated as follows:
(A) the Secretary shall use no less than 60 per centum of such moneys to make direct industry assistance grants to develop the United States fisheries and to expand domestic and foreign markets for United States fishery products pursuant to subsection (c) of this section; and
(2) The Secretary shall, consistent with the number of meritorious applications received with respect to any fiscal year, obligate or expend all of the moneys in the fund described in paragraph (1). Any such moneys which are not expended in a given fiscal year shall remain available for expenditure in accordance with this section without fiscal year limitation, except that the Secretary shall not obligate such moneys at a rate less than that necessary to prevent the balance of moneys in the fund from exceeding $3,000,000 at the end of any fiscal year.
[1] So in original. The comma probably should be a semicolon.
[2] So in original. Probably should be section "209(a)".
Source(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 696, § 2,53 Stat. 1412; July 1, 1954, ch. 447, 68 Stat. 376; Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, § 12(b),70 Stat. 1124; Pub. L. 89–348, § 1(13),Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1311; Pub. L. 96–561, title II, § 210,Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3287; Pub. L. 97–424, title IV, § 423(a),Jan. 6, 1983, 96 Stat. 2164; Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 209(e),Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3721; Pub. L. 101–627, title VII, § 703,Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4463; Pub. L. 102–567, title IX, § 902(c),Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4319; Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title II, § 211(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41; Pub. L. 104–297, title I, § 116(c),Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3603.)
"Section 50501 of title 46" substituted for "section 2 of the Shipping Act, 1916 (46 U.S.C. 802)" in subsec. (a)(1)(C) and (5)(B) and "such section 50501" substituted for "such section 2" in subsec. (a)(1)(C) on authority of Pub. L. 109–304, § 18(c),Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1709, section 8(b) of which enacted parts A and B of subtitle V of Title 46, Shipping.
1996—Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 104–208made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 1863 of title 16.
Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(iv). Pub. L. 104–297added cl. (iv).
Pub. L. 104–208made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 1861a of title 16.
1992—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 102–567struck out "and" at end of cl. (i) and added cl. (iii).
1990—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 101–627substituted "each of fiscal years 1990 and 1991" for "fiscal year 1990".
1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–659designated existing provisions as introductory provisions and subpar. (A) of par. (1) and added pars. (1)(B) and (2).
1983—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–424amended subsec. (e) generally, which formerly had provided:
"(1) With respect to any fiscal year, not less than 50 percent of—
"(A) the moneys transferred to the fund under subsection (b) of this section or any other provision of law with respect to that fiscal year; and
"(B) such existing fund moneys carried over into that fiscal year;shall be used by the Secretary during that fiscal year to provide financial assistance for projects under subsection (c) of this section; and the remainder of such moneys in the fund shall be used to implement the national fisheries research and development program established under subsection (d) of this section during that fiscal year.
"(2) Moneys accruing to the fund established under subsection (b) of this section for any fiscal year and not expended with respect to that year shall remain available for expenditure under this section without fiscal year limitation."
1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–561, § 210(2), (3), added subsec. (a) and redesignated former subsec. (a) as (b).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–561, § 210(1), (2), (4), redesignatedsubsec. (a) as (b), substituted "transfer to the Secretary" for "transfer to the Secretary of Commerce", "only for use by the Secretary" for "and used by the Secretary of Commerce", and provision directing that the fund be used to provide financial assistance for carrying out fisheries research and development projects and to implement the national fisheries research and development program for provision directing that the fund be used to promote free flow of domestically produced fisheries products by conducting a fishery educational service and fishery technological, biological, and related research programs, to acquire, construct, or maintain vessels and other facilities necessary for conducting research, to develop and increase markets for fishery products of domestic origin, and to conduct any biological, technological, or other research pertaining to American fisheries, and struck out former subsec. (b) which authorized any agency or wholly owned government corporation of the United States to transfer to the Secretary of Commerce any vessels or equipment excess to its needs.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–561, § 210(1), (5), added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which directed the Secretary of Commerce to cooperate with other Federal, State, and local agencies for promotion of free flow of domestically produced fishery products and provided for the appointment of an advisory committee of the American fisheries industry to advise the Secretary in formulation of policy, rules, and regulations.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–561, § 210(1), (5), added subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) which authorized the Secretary of Commerce to retransfer any funds available under this section, not to exceed $1,500,000, to the Secretary of Agriculture to be used for the purposes specified in section 713c–2 of this title.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–561, § 210(1), (5), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which provided that the special fund created for use of the Secretary of Commerce under subsec. (a) of this section and the annual accruals thereto be available for each year until expended by the Secretary.
1965—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 89–348repealed subsec. (f) which required an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the use of the separate fund.
1956—Subsec. (e). Act Aug. 8, 1956, struck out provisions which limited expenditures to not more than $3,000,000 in any fiscal year, restricted the balance of the fund to not more than $5,000,000 at the end of any fiscal year, and required the Secretary of the Interior to retransfer funds in excess of the $5,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture.
1954—Act July 1, 1954, amended section generally, to encourage the distribution of fishery products.
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Section 101 (a) [title II, § 211(b)] of div. A of Pub. L. 104–208provided that the amendment made by that section is effective 15 days after Oct. 11, 1996.
Effective Date of 1983 Amendment
Pub. L. 97–424, title IV, § 423(b),Jan. 6, 1983, 96 Stat. 2165, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) of this section [amending this section] shall take effect on October 1, 1983."
Short Title
Section 2 of act Aug. 11, 1939, which enacted this section, is popularly known as the "Saltonstall-Kennedy Act".
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (d)(2) of this section relating to submitting annual report to Congress, see section 3003 ofPub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 50 of House Document No. 103–7.
Abolition of House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of House of Representatives abolished and its jurisdiction transferred by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Jan. 4, 1995. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of House of Representatives treated as referring to Committee on Resources of House of Representatives in case of provisions relating to fisheries, wildlife, international fishing agreements, marine affairs (including coastal zone management) except for measures relating to oil and other pollution of navigable waters, or oceanography by section 1(b)(3) ofPub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress. Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
Transfer of Functions
Functions of all officers, agencies, and employees of Department of Agriculture transferred, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of Agriculture by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1953, § 1, eff. June 4, 1953, 18 F.R. 3219, 67 Stat. 633, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Continuation of Authorization for Transfer of Funds
Act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, § 12(a),70 Stat. 1124, provided that: "The authorization for the transfer of certain funds from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior and their maintenance in a separate fund as contained in section 2(a) of the Act of August 11, 1939, as amended July 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 376), [now subsec. (b) of this section], shall be continued for the year ending June 30, 1957, and each year thereafter."
Termination of Advisory Committees
Advisory committees in existence on Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following Jan. 5, 1973, unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See section 14 ofPub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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Red Bluff, Calif. -- Walmart's wind turbine at its distribution center in Red Bluff, Calif., is now operational. The wind turbine is Walmart's first onsite industrial-sized wind turbine and will generate approximately 2,200,000 kilowatt-hours of power, providing up to 20% of the distribution center's annual electricity use. U.S. House Representative Wally Herger joined local officials, as well as Walmart and Foundation Windpower executives, to commemorate the pilot project.
The GE SLE 1.0 Megawatt Wind Turbine is comparable in height to a typical 20-story building, with a tower measuring 265 ft. tall and a blade spanning 250 ft. in diameter. Under the terms of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Foundation Windpower the project will contribute to energy expense savings as well as provide price certainty for the electricity produced. Foundation Windpower installs, owns, and operates the wind turbine while Walmart purchases the power produced at a fixed rate. Red Bluff was selected for the installation because it provides an ideal environment for an installation of this scale, with good wind conditions and available land already owned by Walmart.
"The Red Bluff pilot project is a shining example of how Walmart has made the serious commitment to finding renewable energy solutions for its operations as we work towards the goal of being supplied by 100% renewable energy," said Kim Saylors-Laster, VP energy at Walmart. "With the Red Bluff wind turbine now fully operational, we look forward to continuing to explore renewable energy alternatives to support our operations and reduce our utility costs throughout the country and around the world."

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Tourism Fraser Coast General Manager, Pip Close, said the Fraser Coast region had so much to offer including scenic drive trails, beautiful beaches, World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and historic attractions. The newly opened Fraser Coast Cultural Centre is also a must to visit for those heading to Hervey Bay.
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The campaign runs from 17-31 January, with travel up until 28 March 2013.


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Now keep in mind this is from a rookie poster, who is a Heat fan, so absolutely there's a chance that he's 100% lying. But all the same he listed some things that I felt were interesting and realistic (though many have laughed at them).
First of all, many there are claiming certain posters who seem to be their versions of our own diamond_dave00 et al who seem to "hear things" saying that Walsh has his final offers and will decide tomorrow which to pick.
Next, this Wade fan fellow is claiming this:
(In reply to being accused of trolling)
No trolling what so ever. It whats being reported by Jorge Sedano on Fox Sports Radio.Again this could all be 100% false, but I think all of these offers seem somewhat realistic (whether we as Pacers fans like them or not), and it's been so dry lately we need something new(ish) to talk about.Ok they listed all of the reported offer....
Lakers: Odom and George for Artest and Croshere
Warriors: Pietrus and Murphy for Artest and Foster
Nuggets: Nene and Watson for Artest
Wolves: Olowokandi, Griffin, and McCants for Artest and Fred Jones
Clippers: Wilcox, Rebraca, and Kaman for Artest and Foster
Wizards: Caron Butler and Chucky Atkins for Artest
Grizzlies: Brian Cardinal and Shane Battier for Artest and Sarunas Jasikevicius
Nets: Jefferson and Linton Johnson for Artest and Foster
If there's a hint of truth to any of these (and there's plenty reason to be skeptical, including Eric's claims of Odom NOT being offered by LA), I like the Clippers deal best, followed closely by the Nets offer.
Richard Jefferson would be a great replacement for Artest, but we'd be giving up Foster and we already suck at the big positions. Therefore, I like LAC's best because Kaman gives us a true, big center to start with JO, and gives as a prospect PF in Wilcox.
A close third would be the Golden State trade. Murphy'd be a hell of a pickup, but I like the idea of getting a true center and a young PF better.


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'Santa's extra elves' welcome Obama at Pa. toy factory
Some employees at the Tinkertoy manufacturer visited by President Barack Obama Friday say they're glad the president is still in a campaign mode of sorts.
Obama visited the Hatfield toy factory to make a public push for his plan to avoid the fiscal cliff by raising taxes on the country's wealthiest wage-earners.
Longtime employees Maria Makins and Tammy Shiber say they understand some people may have political fatigue after the election, but they still appreciate the president's visit.
"I think he still needs to reassure the country," Makins said.
"He cares about middleclass people, you know?" Shiber added.
"Right," replied Makins. "And he's going to do a good job for us in the next four years and continue to help 'Made in America,' and working for people like us, middle class people, and people that go out and spend their money on things made in this country."
Obama referred to the workers as "Santa's extra elves."
Employee Rich Erb says the weeks before the holidays are crunch time for the toy company, which also makes K'NEX.
And thankfully, he says, sales have been consistent for the past few years, even with the economic downturn.
"One of the good things with toys is ... parents will always buy their kids toys. Regardless of times are tough, times are hard. That's the one nice thing," he said. "They're a little bit recession proof."
Several employees said workers at the toy company represent a mix of political persuasions.
But the president's supporters were by far the most talkative Friday during his visit.
They say it's important for the president to make a public case for his plan to avert the "fiscal cliff."
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(This is the story of one brave Jewish girl during the horrible years of World War II in Poland. Although told in Yiddish in the third person, the editors took the liberty to retell it in English in the first person, without diminishing thereby the authenticity of the original).I was the oldest of four children in our family and the only one that survived the holocaust. Mother died when I was still a child, and I was sent to live with my aunt in Drohichin.
Father was killed in 1939, at the very beginning of the war and I was left homeless and alone. One of my little sisters was put in the orphanage of the famous Dr. Yanush Korchak (who went together with his charges to the death train); the other perished later in the Warsaw ghetto.
When the Germans seized Warsaw I was one of the many homeless children roaming the streets of the war-ridden city. A few times I managed to bring some food to Jews stranded in a Jewish school on Torgova street of the Praha suburb. One day, on my way to that place I met a Polish woman named Christian who knew me. She pleaded with me to come and live with her for she knew that "bad times are coming for us Jews." I let myself be persuaded and went to live with that Polish woman. My conscience bothered me, for I didn't tell anyone of my relations where I was going; but I suppose I acted like most people in those terrible days desperately struggling to save their lives, as best they could...
The woman was right. Harsh and dark times came for all Jews. First they were drafted to do the hardest and most degrading jobs; then they were exiled and tormented to death. I was now under the roof of a Christian family and for reasons of caution and security was ordered to wear a large cross on my chest. Later I was transferred to the home of Christina's sister who lived in a little village about 14 kilometers outside of the city. There were no children in the family, and I was accepted very cordially. I was told that this house could be my home for the duration provided that no one would know that I was Jewish. That is why I was promptly initiated into all Christian customs and prayers. I also had to go church.
This, however, did not last very long. Only a week later, when the entire countryside was already covered with snow and the house was shrouded in darkness while I was in my deepest slumber after a day of hard work the master of the house came over to my bed and awakened me. He told me that I must leave the house immediately, for it appeared that people in the village suspected my being Jewish.
"I suppose that if you leave right away," he said, "you may be far from here before sunrise. Go, my child, and may God protect you on your way."
I dressed as quickly as possible and with a beating heart and tears in my eyes I was out in the cold not knowing where I was going.
I knew that all the roads were shut for Jews. I didn't know my destination. Only one thing was clear, I wanted to live. Looking at the huge cross on my neck, I lifted my eyes to heaven as if in prayer: "Save me, God, from death; Forgive me that I bear this cross. I want to live, if only for one day of revenge."
Wandering all night, I came to a little grove and there I lay to rest. I suppose I fell asleep for when I opened my eyes I was on a wagon. I shouted: "Jesus, Maria", what's happened to me? where am I?" Near me on the wagon there were two peasants who calmed me, saying: "Don't be afraid little girl, we mean no harm to you. Here you could have frozen to death, and a young child like you should go on living. We shall bring you to a safe place."
I was quite sure now that they would hand me over to the German exterminators. But I was mistaken. Instead of being delivered to the Germans I was brought to their home. The woman of the house was glad to take me in although it was quite clear to her that I was Jewish.
One morning, when the whole family was seated at the breakfast table, a German patrol entered the farm-house. "We are looking for Juden", they announced emphatically. "Are there any here?"
"What Jews?" replied the master of the house. "Where can you find any Jews now?" "This young lady here looks like a Jewess," said one, pointing at me.
I was scared to death; but the clever peasant-woman did not loose her wits. She invited the soldiers for breakfast and a good strong drink of vodka. Then she gave them plenty to eat, so that they forgot all about me. Meanwhile I had a chance to slip out of the house and so escape a certain death. Since I could not get away very far I decided to hide in the barns of neighboring farmers.
When night came I was again on the road, but I was already exhausted and had neither the will nor the courage to go on. But I knew I must continue. Again, I came to a little clearing - the woods, where shepherds tended their flocks. They asked me where I was going so early in the morning and I made up a long story about a visit to my grandmother and they believed me. Then I noticed a large cross by the wayside and stopped by, as if to pray, so that people passing should take me for a devout Christian girl. I remained seated by the cross crying, when an old elegant lady passed by.
"What are you praying for so devoutly, my child?" asked the lady.
I told here that I had no home to go back to, after the Germans burnt our house and killed my father.
"Aren't you Jewish?" asked the lady.
"No, madam" I replied immediately. "Are the Germans killing only Jews? Don't they kill many of ours as well?"
She apparently believed me and invited me to come to her house. For some time both of us were happy and satisfied. But this asylum was not for very long. Only a few days later one of her neighbors came in to inquire about the newcomer and reminded her how dangerous it was to give shelter to strangers. All such persons must be reported at once.
Overhearing this conversation, I dressed quickly, thanked the lady for her hospitality and good intentions, assuring her that I was less afraid of the Germans than she or her neighbors were.
Again I was on the march, for days and nights without food or shelter. My face and fingers were now frostbitten. I was so desperate that at times I even felt like going over to the nearest German patrol-post, tell them who I was and be done with it. But the strong will to stay alive and the hope to survive the horrors of war kept me going.
I came by a Catholic church, and sat down to rest a while chanting a holy Christian hymn. An old man came out of a little house and invited me in. I accepted the invitation willingly. The old man was the warden of the church. After he gave me some warm food in his cozy little room I asked him if I could find employment around the place. He suggested that we go in to see the priest who might take me in as help to his housekeeper. It turned out later that the priest's housekeeper was also a refuge Jewish woman who was not too anxious to have another Jewess around... (not unusual in those terrible days).
The priest however, was glad to help a child in distress and sent me to one of his rich parishioners, with a recommendation. I was accepted and was again rechristened Antonina. My new patroness was the wife of a rich farmer. She offered me the job in the cow barn and sheepshed, in which they had over eighty heads. I was too timid and scared to refuse the job although I knew that it was really too hard for a girl. I was willing to try and so I remained in the service of this family.
The churchwarden left me there, and I again felt at home with good people. At night I heard them talk about the horrible situation and how the poor Jews were being exterminated. Plucking up courage I asked the old wife of the farmer if she too was of Jewish descent. "I am not Jewish", said the woman, "but my mother was. She still lives with us and is now about 90 years old. It's lucky that the Germans don't know about this. Otherwise we would all be dead by now." My heart was filled with joy. Maybe now, I thought, would be an end to my wanderings.
The rainy season began. Every day I had to take the sheep to pasture, and I returned soaking wet. Yet I didn't mind the cold or the discomfort of my wet clothes. I was determined to go on; until one day I caught cold, and got sick; but I was afraid to tell anyone how miserably sick I was. However, my kind mistress noticed how I suffered, and when she measured my fever it was above 40 degrees C. The doctor came and I was ordered immediately to the hospital. Now it was a struggle for life and all my thoughts were how to get well again.
One night I dreamt that my mother came to me and said that soon I would get well; I should then try to get away from this hospital as far as possible. The priest also came to visit me. All the nurses took an interest in me, but I avoided all their questions about my past. I was afraid I might be discovered. During my recuperation period, I got acquainted with a nurse named Sophia. This nurse suggested that I should not go back to the farm. Instead she offered me a place with her sister who needed help with her little ones. I was considering the change but dared not tell my former patrons, who were very good to me. When I was well again I decided to leave the hospital under cover of darkness. In order to reach the village where the nurse's family lived I had to walk all night. I was determined to brave the fears and terrors of the road to the village and got there early in the morning. As I sat down to rest on a stone by the wayside two peasants came by me. I asked them to show me the house of the family I was going to. They pointed out the house and went away. Sophia's sister received me gladly and offered me her home. I kissed her hand and immediately began to attend to the two little girls, who soon took a liking to me. They never asked me who I was and where I came from. Evidently, the letter I brought from Sophia explained everything.
Once I was so exhausted from work in the field that I fell asleep on the spot. I was brought home to rest, and was not even scolded. I felt happy in my new home, and even attended religious services with all the other children of the village. Once when I came to church I noticed that I was being pointed at. I thought that again I was recognized as being Jewish. So after the services I slowly slipped out into the street and was again on the road, feeling once more the gaze of hostile eyes on me. As I was walking along I found myself - before a group of German policemen, two of which turned out to be Polish. I thought that the best thing would be to go on walking calmly and briskly. But then I heard one of them calling me to stop. They said "Gut Morgen" rather politely and walked away. One of them, however, remained behind. Now, I thought, is the crucial moment. It turned out that this was a young Polish policeman whose name was Solick. He was a native of Drohichin and recognized me.
"You are Jewish, aren't you? Your uncle's name was Sholem. I know all about you. Let me see your identity card." Trembling I handed him the card with the name of Antonina Bijalska Again he looked at me and said: "You are not telling the truth, but I shan't do you any evil. You better clear out of here, for somebody else might recognize you. Then, you shall be among all the other dead of your people." He let me go but wrote down the place where I lived.
Again I was facing danger. I didn't sleep all night, planning how to find safety elsewhere. I did not run away the next morning for I was hoping that the war would end soon. So a few months passed and it was already the eve of Passover, the season when good Catholic Christians go to church to confess their sins. I, too, went to the "father confessor" with the other children of the village.
On the way to church the children were discussing how and what to confess and made fun of the whole thing. Wanting to be part of the conversation, I decided to say something positive and affirmative. So I said that we must perform the duties of our religion, and urged hem to hurry lest we be late. I was glad to be last to remain in the church after everybody had already gone and made as if I was praying devotedly. I drew the attention of a fine middle-aged lady who came over to me and asked why I had remained in the empty church so late. I took the opportunity to tell the lady about my sad lot. I told her how difficult it was for me to stay with the family I was living, and expressed the wish to find work with some other family, attending to children or taking care of an old woman. She immediately offered to take me with her as she had two children and an old mother.
I couldn't believe my ears, but here I was already walking by the side of my new benefactress. As we were walking the distance of about 3 kilometers from church to her home, the woman told me how her Jewish neighbors were taken out to be killed. I listened to her story of horror but made no reply.
When we came into the house, I met the old lady her mother. I bowed, kissed her hand and greeted her in the manner that good Polish Christian children do. Her reply was also cordial and traditional, but I noticed tears in her eyes and a benevolent smile on her face. Later, when all left for the fields and I was left alone with the old lady and the two children I again felt at home hoping that now I would resume a normal life as a refugee Christian girl under the name of Antonina Bujalska. The old lady took a liking to me and told me her own story. It appeared that she too, was Jewish, but eloped with her Polish lover when she was only 16 and never returned to her family. Now she would recall her old father who never recovered from the shock of his daughter's conversion, while her old mother perished in the Warsaw ghetto.
Hearing her mention Warsaw, I burst out crying. The old lady then told me that she knew right away I was Jewish by my appearance and gentle manners. Our conversation was interrupted by the return of the family for dinner.
One day a German agricultural officer, who was in charge of grain collection and butter and egg production for delivery to the government, came by. He had a strong hunch that I was Jewish, but Maria, my patroness, did not loose her wits and firmly denied that I was Jewish, on the ground that all Jews were already exterminated. Her denials were corroborated with a full glass of vodka and a spicy bite. Everyone around was astonished, so was the German. Later he even excused himself for being so rude. I also kept calm outwardly but I saw how again I missed being taken away.
I remained with this family for several months, and everything appeared normal for nobody but the old grandmother knew that I was Jewish.
One sunny Sunday morning I was in he fields with the children of my adopted family and I felt fine. The children wanted me to sing for them, so I began a church hymn I knew well. Just then I heard the voice of the local priest who remembered me from the time I was in the hospital. He was glad to see me again and said: "Good morning, Antonina... what are you doing in my parish?" I answered that I was already a year with the Timinsky family and was fine and happy. Complimented me on my singing he invited me to come and sing in his church choir. Without waiting for a reply he handed me some money to buy myself some decent clothes before I come to church.
I was in a real predicament. To appear in a church choir before many people where somebody might recognize me was dangerous. But it was equally dangerous not to accept the priest's invitation. I was also afraid to tell my patroness. So I decided to seek the advice of the old grandmother. I came to her room when everybody in the house was already asleep kissed her hand and sought her opinion in regard to the priest's invitation. The wise old woman listened carefully and advised me to accept the offer; buy new shoes, dress nicely and join the choir. She was sure my outward appearance could never betray my being Jewish.
Next morning I did exactly as the wise old lady told me to do. I washed and dressed neatly and went to the priest's house. From there I was taken by the priest's housekeeper (who was also Jewish) to buy the right sort of clothes for a good Christian choir girl. We bought a pair of sandals, a beret, and a nice blue knitted skirt. When I was all dressed, Wanda (that was the housekeepers' name) slyly remarked that now I really look like a "Jiduvka" (a Jewish girl) ...
I was really frightened, but soon Wanda calmed me by saying that nowadays anyone who looked gentle and cultured is suspected as Jewish... We both knew the truth about each other, but acted as if we didn't, and so parted, to our respective non-Jewish "homes."
I was nervous and impatient, during the last days of the week, thinking how it would be on Sunday morning - my hour of trial. At nine o'clock, when I heard the church bells ringing I was ready but jittery. I only plucked up courage when grandma, my old friend, wished me good luck saying:
. . . "Sing well. Think of me when you stand before the public, and have no fears".
So I did. Standing there among the other girls in the choir, I felt the priest's approving look, and saw the old man's lips whispering: "Dobje" (Polish: well done!)
My first appearance was successful. The next time it was easier. They got used to me and no one seemed to question my origin. I was well liked in the village and at times I was even permitted to substitute my master on night watch duty with the other villagers. No one suspected my Jewishness. Yet, I was often tormented by the thought of being the only Jewess left in the world.
So the days and months passed. There was but one man who made trouble in our house: grandma's son-in-law. He was a rabid anti-semite who loved to torment her and me with nasty remarks and popular anti-Jewish songs, like the one that made fun of Jewish girls, who ran away with their gentile lovers... ("Moia Rebbeca z'domu utsekla" - My Rebecca ran away from home ! )
Once the old lady was so angered by her tormenting son-in law, that she lost patience scolding him thus: "Why do you torment people? Look at this girl, Marusia! she is Jewish, too, and suffered much. Must you always remind her of Jews?"
The reply was even more cruel: "I may surprise you both", he said, "for I enjoy handing over Jews to the German Gestapo; they will know what to do with you!"
There and then I thought I'd die of fear. At first, we thought he was drunk but then I knew that he meant what he said, and I suddenly realized that I was again in real danger. I had to plan my next step.
A few days later, when I had to do my morning milking, I packed some of my clothes, put it into a milk-pail, as if I were going to the barn and from there began my rapid march, away from the village. I could still hear someone calling me back: "Where are you? What happened? What will we do without you? but I was already far away, determined not to return.
Completely exhausted and hungry, I came after four days and nights of roaming the fields, to a little peasant hut. A door opened before me and I was greeted with a cordial polish "Djen Dobrie" (good morning). I saw before me an old couple asking me what I was looking for. I told them I was looking for work, any kind of work if I could only stay a while. They asked if I were Jewish? I said there were no more Jews around. They hesitated but took me in.
I knew right away that my stay with them would not last long, but I remained, and was of some use to them around the house and in their little garden.
One night I overheard their conversation about my being Jewish. The old lady said that she didn't mind, but the old man was afraid of the German patrols. This was a sign for me, to get going. I dressed very quietly and went out. It was just beginning to dawn, and peasants were already on their way to the fields.
I noticed a little girl carrying two pails of water from the river. I helped her carry them and so came with her to - the house. The parents were grateful and invited me to stay. I offered my services and asked for nothing more than board and room, telling them the same story that I had no home or family. They agreed to take me on as a farm worker for the summer. Meanwhile I began with cooking and attending to the children, for I was determined to prove myself useful and stay put with them to the end of the war. I didn't even mind the hints and remarks that my cooking tasted Jewish. I was sick of wandering around and was ready to put up with all unpleasant things.
I was well liked by he family, which included also two boys who served with the German armed forces and would come on leave in uniforms of the Gestapo. At first, I was quite scared of them and avoided all contact with them as collaborators with the murderers of my people, but they were rather nice and friendly to me. They even invited me to go out with them to dances in the casino and didn't dare to refuse.
One of the boys, Edward, even declared himself in love with me and offered to marry me after the war. He confessed that he hated the Germans and that he was in their service against his will. (It appeared later that he was sincere and even made efforts to find me after the war in Bialistok). After my meeting with Edward, however, I was afraid that someone may, after all, hand me over to the Gestapo, although I had with me a document issued by the Germans that I was of Polish nationality and that my name was Antonina Bialiska.
One evening in May, when the boys were again on leave, there was a little party in our house when a German patrol passed by to verify a report that there was a Jewish girl around. Just then I was busy doing my daily chores in the sheep shed. The old farmer locked all the doors, and I could hear the German shouting: "Where is that little girl we saw around here?" Obviously, they meant me. One of them pulled the door of the shed and saw me. I was quite scared. But they only looked at me and greeted me politely. I did my best to remain calm and busy.
The soldiers seemed impressed by my calmness and even reprimanded the old farmer for shutting me up at work. He said he didn't know I was inside and the soldiers said good-by politely.
Once again I felt that I escaped deportation, as if by miracle.
This time I decided to do something drastic! I was prepared to volunteer with other Polish girls for work in Germany.
A few weeks afterwards, when I was on my way to deliver the milk we had to hand over to the government controls, a Polish woman whose only daughter was to be drafted for such labor, offered to give me a good reward of money and documents if I were ready to go in her daughter's place. I accepted the offer, without informing my adopted family. The woman provided me with food and money but didn't bring the promised documents.
Without the necessary documents I was again suspected of not being Polish, but as the train was about to leave, my inquirers didn't make much fuss. One of them just slapped my face so hard that he broke three of my front teeth. I was pushed into the full train together with some 800 other girls and I was on my way again. It was an awful journey that lasted for several days. Finally, we arrived at Konigsberg where we were assigned to all sorts of jobs. I was taken to work in a large restaurant and coffee house. I did my work very diligently and did not associate with any of the other 60 employees. I didn't have to stay there very long, for it was already toward the end of hostilities. It didn't take very long before the advancing Russians came into the city and the war was at an end.
I survived the Holocaust all alone. My entire family perished together with the six millions of our nation. I escaped their lot by mere miracles, ever conscious of my sacred duty to tell the tragic story and remind the remnant of our people that they are duty bound to avenge the blood of our innocent martyrs.
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Published on January 6th, 2013 | by Nicholas Brown4
China Approves Subsidies For Rooftop Solar Projects
January 6th, 2013 by Nicholas Brown
According to China Daily, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the Chinese government has renewed subsidies for rooftop solar panel installations.
Bloomberg.com writes: "Subsidies will range from 7.5 yuan ($1.2) to 9 yuan per watt, totaling 1.82 billion yuan for a batch of 126 approved projects."
As opposed to China's production-side subsidies for solar panel companies, which have been successfully contested as breaking world trade agreements, these government subsidies for solar installations are simply meant to encourage Chinese citizens and companies interested in solar systems to go ahead and buy them — by promising them the ability to pay a lower price for them.
China's solar industry has been growing, and the country has been developing overall. The large and growing population needs more electricity than ever, and the use of abundant and inexhaustible sources of energy is a good way to meet growing electricity demand in the long run.
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Lowrie leads charge as A's secure first win of season
Milone rebounds after loud first, Freiman delivers RBI in MLB debut
OAKLAND -- It took a couple of new guys to remind the defending American League West champions of their old hitting ways.
Houston transplants Jed Lowrie and Nate Freiman, the latter making his Major League debut, combined to drive in four runs, and fellow newcomer Chris Young hit a home run in Oakland's first win of the season, a 6-2 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
Not to be forgotten was Scott Sizemore, a fresh face of sorts after missing all of 2012 because of injury. The second baseman, playing in his first big league game since Sept. 28, 2011, picked up a double in his first at-bat.
Overall, eight of the A's starting nine collected at least one hit, proving that the art sometimes really is contagious.
"It's great. We've put ourselves back in position to still split the series, after losing the first two," Young said. "It's definitely nice to get that first win under your belt."
After collecting just three hits in each of their first two games, the A's busted out for 11 on this night, including seven against lefty Joe Saunders, who was chased after four innings.
That let Tommy Milone settle in after a turbulent two-run first inning, and it rewarded him for an impressive turnaround effort in six ensuing shutout frames.
"That's big," Milone said. "It kind of lit a fire under my butt and told me that I needed to keep this game close."
The finesse lefty gave up two solo shots -- one to Franklin Gutierrez and another to Michael Morse -- in the first inning of his 2013 debut, after allowing just six home runs total in the Coliseum last year, before settling down to give up two hits the rest of the way and retiring 17 of the last 18 batters he faced.
His teammates, meanwhile, went to work at the plate, with Lowrie leading the brigade.
The A's shortstop, acquired from the Astros for Chris Carter just two weeks before the start of Spring Training, doubled twice in the first four innings and added a home run -- his first as an Athletic -- to his resume in the seventh, finishing with three RBIs.
Young made it back-to-back home runs with one of his own off righty reliever Kameron Loe to cap off his first start in an A's uniform, his bat clearly not rusty after two days off.
"Jed's been swinging the bat well," manager Bob Melvin said, "and it's nice to get Chris going too and get him on board because he's a heck of a player. When you're on a new team like both those guys are, you want to impress early on. All the way around it was a good game for us today."
It's one Freiman won't soon forget. The first baseman came to the plate for the first time as a big leaguer with Josh Donaldson on third in the second inning, and here's what he was thinking:
"I was trying to not think about how that was my first at-bat in the big leagues," Freiman said. "There's two outs, a runner on third and we're down, 2-0. I really wanted to get that run in. He got ahead of me, 0-2, but I just thought that if I could get something on the barrel, I could do something."
He did, bouncing one up the middle for an RBI single.
"When I got on first," he said, "that's when it all sunk in."
The all-around effort extended to the A's bullpen, where lefty Sean Doolittle emerged for his season debut to shut down the Mariners in the eighth, before Chris Resop was brought out to secure a scoreless ninth.
Freiman, who finished with two hits, summed the day up perfectly.
"That was fun," he said, smiling.
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Major Lee-ague, and follow her on Twitter @JaneMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Colvin victim of numbers game with Rox
SALT LAKE CITY -- Rockies manager Walt Weiss said playing only occasionally is not the way for outfielder-first baseman Tyler Colvin to regain his 2012 swing.
Colvin, who was assigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday, struck out 14 times in 46 spring at-bats and hit .167 -- this after hitting .290 with 18 home runs and 72 RBIs in a breakout performance last season.
Much of Colvin's production came during consistent playing time that came because of injuries and slumps. The problem now is that Colvin is a backup outfielder and first baseman, and with Eric Young Jr. having earned outfield opportunities and Jordan Pacheco first in line at first base when Todd Helton sits, playing time to start the year would be inconsistent at best. Many starting players around baseball struggled in the spring, but they can work it out with regular at-bats.
"Tyler is a Major League player who had a good season last year," said Weiss, who set the roster Friday and discussed it before Saturday afternoon's exhibition finale against the Mariners at Spring Mobile Ballpark. "He scuffled in Spring Training, and he knows that. He's trying to iron some things out with his swing and this will be a chance for him to get consistent at-bats, as opposed to being up here and getting at-bats every once in a while, and not being able to really iron some things out with his swing.
"He needs to get himself right. We go with just the four outfielders and the extra infielder to protect ourselves in the infield."
The decision allowed the Rockies to keep an extra infielder in switch-hitting Jonathan Herrera, who seemed the odd man out when the club decided to keep versatile Reid Brignac for a utility role. Young is the only backup outfielder.
Brignac has appeared in the outfield three times, totaling 2 2/3 innings, in five Major League seasons. Also, Herrera has played the outfield during past Spring Trainings and during winter ball. In the fifth inning of Saturday's game, Weiss put Pacheco in left field.
One change from the Rockies' bench under previous manager Jim Tracy is the lack of a power hitter, a la Jason Giambi, now with the Indians. In 2009, Giambi had an impact en route to the playoffs. The last two years, the timing was off. In 2010, sometimes games would end without Giambi getting an opportunity because Tracy was saving him. Tracy used Giambi earlier last season, but sometimes the game would continue and Tracy had used his main weapon.
Until Colvin hits his way back to the Majors, Weiss can't play the power card.
The left-handed hitting Brignac has 10 total Major League homers, but had years of 24, 15 and 17 in the Minors. Pacheco hit .309 last year and appears able to come off the bench for a good at-bat, although power isn't his strong suit. Herrera can move runners and sacrifice, but doesn't offer power. Young's calling card is speed.
"There's some give-and-take," Weiss said. "We'll have some guys go up there and give us a professional at-bat, as opposed to hitting a long one with one swing but at the same time those guys swing and miss a lot, too."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Hardball in the Rockies, and follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Hansbroughs, Hibbert, and... Homework?
by Mark Montieth | email@example.com
December 21, 2012
Editor's Note: Have a Pacers-related question for Mark? Want to be featured in his mailbag column? Send your questions to Mark at email@example.com.
Q. I Really like your interviews with historical Indiana sports figures.
My question is about Roy Hibbert. It seems a little bit like Roy is occasionally not
"all in" ... as in really focused, and has the rare sub-par game. Take the Sacramento game. Roy had a couple great blocks, but he was just 3-9 shooting, had 6 rebounds and 5 personal fouls. Don't get me wrong, I am a huge fan of the Big Fella, I'm just asking if he may lose some focus every once in a while and have an "out of Roy" game instead of his usual dominating games we have become used too over the last couple years.
Can we have "two hour bursts" of the dominating, productive, All-Star Big Fella every night?
Roy is an All Star with huge talent on tap. We love to see that on display.
– Gordon
My question is about Roy Hibbert. It seems a little bit like Roy is occasionally not "all in" ... as in really focused, and has the rare sub-par game. Take the Sacramento game. Roy had a couple great blocks, but he was just 3-9 shooting, had 6 rebounds and 5 personal fouls. Don't get me wrong, I am a huge fan of the Big Fella, I'm just asking if he may lose some focus every once in a while and have an "out of Roy" game instead of his usual dominating games we have become used too over the last couple years.
Can we have "two hour bursts" of the dominating, productive, All-Star Big Fella every night?
Roy is an All Star with huge talent on tap. We love to see that on display.
– Gordon
A. No doubt about it, Gordon, Hibbert has been a disappointment so far. Through 24 games, he's averaging 9.7 points on 39 percent shooting, 8.3 rebounds and 3 blocks while playing 29 minutes per game. Last season he averaged 12.8 points on 50 percent shooting, 8.8 rebounds and 2 blocks.
I don't know if it's a matter of focus, or if he feels pressure from the $58 million contract he signed over the summer, or what. Regardless, this shouldn't be happening. He's in his fifth NBA season, so he should know how to focus on his work. If he could handle the pressure of playing for a new contract last season, he should be able to handle the pressure of having a new contract this season.
I've been told by someone who attended practice throughout training camp that he did not report in good physical condition, as he had in past years, but even if that's true he should be in shape by now. His performance in the win over Philadelphia (19 points, 13 rebounds) was perhaps his best of the season, but he was injured in the next game at Detroit. He shouldn't be out for long, though.
The most puzzling thing about Hibbert's game in my opinion is that he's managed to play all these years without developing a dependable scoring weapon around the basket. No hook shot, no jump hook, no turnaround jumper, just an assortment of awkward, off-balance shots that have little chance of finding their way through the rim. No 7-foot-2 player should be shooting less than 40 percent from the field, as Hibbert is. He would be wise to get with a coach who can help him develop a dependable shot or two, before he hurts himself.
I believe Hibbert is the key to the season. Defensively, the team is very good. West, Hill and George are reliable, offensively, and if Granger can come back near his peak level, the starting lineup will have the potential to to be explosive on offense. But only if Hibbert can provide enough inside scoring to keep defenses honest.
Q. I agree with you a 100% on your latest comments on the Pacers. I am wondering why they don't play their rookies. Other teams play rookies and some of them work out good. The Pacers just seem to let theirs wilt on the bench until some other team takes them and ends up with a pretty good player. A.J. Price comes to mind. Ben Hansbrough has impressed when given a chance and lets face it, D.J. just isn't getting the job done.
– Shirley
– Shirley
A. You wrote this before Hansbrough got his chance against Cleveland last week. It's not unusual for teams, especially good ones, to keep their rookies on the bench. Good teams obviously have a collection of good players and they draft low, so the rookies aren't likely to break in quickly.
I do believe Ben Hansbrough can contribute throughout the season, although Frank Vogel and others claim Augustin has played much better in practice since he was removed from the rotation. It will be interesting to see how that plays out. If Augustin can regain the level at which he played in Charlotte, the Pacers should be solid at point guard.
I don't believe Miles Plumlee and Orlando Johnson are likely to play much this season. They simply aren't as good as the players ahead of them in the rotation, and need time to develop. Their willingness to play in the Development League should help them.
Remember, plenty of Pacers went on to contribute after sedentary rookie seasons. Jeff Foster, the player to whom Plumlee is often compared, played 86 minutes as a rookie. That Pacers team played in the NBA Finals, but the point is the same: rookies usually don't play a lot unless they're high draft picks joining bad teams, or the team they joined has a hole at their position.
Q. I am interested in why Tyler Hansbrough doesn't get more p.t. If they aren't gonna play him, why not trade him? Do Tyler and Vogel have a personality clash? What gives?
A. The only clashes involving Tyler Hansbrough are the ones he has when he barges into opposing players on the court. Or his teammates, for that matter. Vogel has said he needs to find more playing time for him, but doing that would likely mean less playing time for David West, who has been the team's best player this season.
If Hansbrough can become more consistent, especially with his mid-range jump shot, he could take some of the load off West. It was interesting to see how Tyler responded to brother Ben's promotion to the playing rotation. He was noticeably energized by it, on and off the court. Tyler normally plays in zombie mode, showing no emotion. I've always had the feeling someone could slap him in the face and he'd continue staring off into the distance. Ben's presence, however, seemed to excite him. He jumped to his defense when a Cleveland player caught Ben with an inadvertent elbow, and was giddy about the attention Ben was getting in the locker room after that game.
If Ben getting more playing time brings out the best in Tyler, that will make a major difference.
Q. Do you think the Pacers are overpaying for Roy Hibbert?
– Tommy
– Tommy
A. So far, yes. But we'll have to see how it plays out.
The Pacers faced a major dilemma when they had to decide whether to match the contract Portland offered to Hibbert over the summer. Doing so meant they were destined to overpay him, and drastically overpaying a key player has ruined many a team. The Pacers, however, appeared to have a team capable of winning a playoff series or two given the way last season ended, and letting Hibbert walk would have been a blow to the team and the fans. Who would be their center now, if that had happened?
Hibbert has played better lately. If he can merely match last season's performance level, the team will take a major step forward. His contract will come into play again next summer, however, when David West becomes a free agent. Will the Pacers be able to pay West his market value with the money they've devoted to Hibbert?
Q. A few questions after watching the team:
– Dave
– Dave
A. You're killing me, Dave! This is like a homework assignment! Kidding.
- There's no real update on Granger's knee, other than he's still expected back sometime in February. I've asked Donnie Walsh and others have asked Frank Vogel and nobody can say for sure. He's doing more and more on the court and in the weightroom,though, and doesn't show any hints of his injury when he walks around. Knees are delicate parts, though, and impossible to predict.
- Giving up on Augustin already, are you? You're not the only one, but he did play well against the Jazz, so perhaps he can get back in the rotation. Still, he's on a one-year contract, so the Pacers will be looking for a backup again next summer, even if he's a candidate again. There's a long list of point guards. The restricted free agents include Jeff Teague, Darren Collison, Brandon Jennings and Tyreke Evans. The unrestricted free agents include Ben Gordon, Nate Robinson, Jarrett Jack, Jerryd Bayless, Monta Ellis, Jose Calderon, Jamaal Tinsley and A.J. Price. Oh, and Chris Paul, too. Good luck there.
- Bill Walton worked with Roy in the summer of 2010, per Larry Bird's request.
- Good question. West is paid $10 million this season. He could very well be due for a raise if he stays healthy, which will require the front office to make other moves to be able to fit him into the payroll.
- Hard to say about George. He's getting better and better, and he's only 22. He'll obviously continue to improve. He seems awfully determined to become an All-Star and have a great career. If you're asking me to rank him on consistency, I'd have to give him an 8, because he's been consistent lately. If you're asking me to rank him on his talent level, I'd give him a 6 or 7. He won't get dramatically better, but he certainly will improve. As I've written before, it will be interesting to see what happens if/when Granger returns.
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If the 2013 Volvo XC60 is any indication, the Swedish automaker's first five years under the thumb of the Chinese company Geely has not changed a thing where it comes to product. The XC60, a midsize SUV, retains the styling and technology course began under previous owner Ford.
Both owners have let Volvo be Volvo, which means building premium-quality, safety-conscious vehicles.
The exit of Ford may, however, have caused the stagnation of Volvo's cabin electronics, which have not progressed much in the last five years. Although the XC60 does a solid job with the basics, such as navigation and Bluetooth phone support, connected features are limited to traffic data integrated with the navigation system.
Volvo just announced it is partnering with Parrot to offer an Android-based head unit, but we have yet to see how well that integration will work out.
Where Volvo has pushed the envelope is in driver assistance technology, most effectively demonstrated by the XC60's standard City Safety feature. This system relies on cameras to identify vehicles and pedestrians, and will slam on the brakes if it senses an imminent collision. City Safety actually prevents collisions at speeds under 20 mph; at higher speeds it will still brake, mitigating the damage.
As a safety technology, it's a good one, as it can prevent pedestrian deaths and costly vehicle repairs.
Volvo also offers driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise control and a blind spot monitor, but they were not optioned on the XC60 T6 Platinum trim car delivered to CNET.
The T6 appellation on this XC60 meant it came with a turbocharged 3-liter, six-cylinder engine, a step up from the base model with its naturally aspirated 3.2-liter six-cylinder. The really interesting things about this powerplant are that it is an inline six-cylinder, and that it mounts transversely under the hood.
That configuration supports the car's front-wheel-drive platform, although all T6 models come standard with all-wheel-drive. This all-wheel-drive system offers no driver controls, such as a differential lock, instead automatically shifting torque between front and rear depending on which wheels have grip.
Clever but confusing
The Platinum trim on this car brought in Volvo's cabin electronics suite, including navigation and an upgraded audio system. The navigation system maps look good, with a nice, clean design. Stored in flash memory, the maps render quickly on the small LCD, and I never noticed the system having a problem locating the car's position, even among urban towers or in the woods.
However, figuring out how to enter addresses, use the stereo, or make phone calls will cause some trouble. Volvo has a very baffling cabin electronics interface.
The center panel holds a keypad, function buttons, and traditional volume and tuning dials. The tuning dial includes buttons labeled OK/Menu and Exit.
With the radio screen on the LCD, the tuning dial works traditionally, changing stations. But with the map on the screen, the tuning dial turns into a zoom function. Tapping the OK/Menu button brings up a destination entry screen, where the tuning dial selects entry fields.
Volvo cleverly uses the one dial for many functions, but it can be confusing, at least initially.
Choosing the street address destination option led me to the alphanumeric input for street and city names, using a rotary paradigm on the screen, again controlled by the tuning dial. Rotary inputs are particularly tedious when entering long names, but Volvo offers a couple of shortcuts. I found I could tap the keypad, which would bring up each button's three associated letters, kind of like texting using a non-smartphone.
Voice command proved even easier, although I had to speak each part of the address, such as street and number, separately. The system also tended to give me multiple choices for each voice input, adding steps to the process.
The system's route guidance delivered clear turn-by-turn directions, and even showed lane guidance on the LCD in easy-to-read graphics. At one point, when I got off route, it took a surprisingly long time to recalculate, but most times it worked just fine.
Traffic comes courtesy of an FM radio broadcast, so does not require a satellite radio subscription, as some other systems do. I was pleased to see the system pop up notices advising me of traffic problems on my route and giving me the option to detour. This navigation system also includes a learning function, which should make it choose the roads you normally take when under route guidance. Given my short time with the car, I was not able to test this function.


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Hop Count with Conjugation
Hop counting is a cell-cell communication system in which the signals transfered among the cells record the number of times of transfer. We decided to use conjugation as our one to one cell-cell communication system and plasmids as the vector for the transfered signal.
With the rolling-cycle replication of conjugation, independent tandem oriT (<bbpart>BBa_J01002</bbpart> and more) pairs can be inserted into the same plasmids, losing one tandem region at each single conjugation event.
Sequential conjugation and deletion of the different oriT pairs can be achieved by fine control of the expression of the cis-acting elements of the independent conjugation systems.
Besides intellectual interests, these systems are the core parts of controllable and encoded local cell-cell communication, which can be used in potential pattern formation and material weaving applications.
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In this month's edition of Saul's Shop Talk, we visited Galaxy Wire Wheels of Riverside, California. The wire wheel company has been around for years as it is one of the few that was able to adapt and survive not only the fickle trends of the custom auto world, but also the economic changes of the industry. Their grass roots foundation is a big part of the company's success, as owner Gustavo Villalobos and his family started the business in a small shop in Pico Rivera. Over the years it has grown into the force it is today, and Galaxy Wire Wheels have become a go-to choice for many auto builders.
Galaxy is capable of creating a mass-production wheel, but have instead chosen to build one set of wheels at a time; creating a quality wheel that they can proudly stand behind. This also allows them to have a good one-on-one relationship with their customers. The American-assembled wheels that they produce are available in a variety of sizes and styles; from traditional all-chrome, to fully powdercoated to match the concept of your vehicle. If you would like to stand out from the rest, they can even build you custom wheels. These include everything from a cross-lace wheel design that seems to be the new fad, to custom-engraved combinations that have also become popular over the recent years.
Whether you are looking for a custom wire wheel, a traditional wheel, or if you need to repair a damaged wheel, make sure to look them up and give them a call to get started on your project. When you do, don't forget to tell them you saw them in Lowrider magazine!


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Evolution Hoax
A9 TV; 2 December 2011
(A butterfly undergoing metamorphosis: when a caterpillar metamorphoses, when it is going to turn into a butterfly, it spins a cocoon around itself. And it dies inside that cocoon. It does not just come close to death. It literally dies. All its cells die. All the cell walls are destroyed. Most of the proteins are destroyed. But Allah recreates the organism with a new creation.)
But this is really amazing. This is something to move the earth. Look, the animal assumes the form of water. It dissolves away. But a new, perfect animal emerges. That is breathtaking. There is nothing else to say. (The whole nervous system is restructured. All the connections between the neurons are severed. They are taken elsewhere and restructured. A brain is formed out of nothing. The pulmonary system changes. A digestive system is produced out of nothing. A navigation system emerges so the animal can fly. Its eyes and everything are created anew. They explained what a miraculous state of affairs this was by means of the following analogy: a car driving along the road is put into a hangar. Then the glass in the hangar explodes and the paint peels and everything turns to dust. Not just tiny particles, but the finest dust. And finally a helicopter emerges from the hangar.) Masha'Allah. (That is how miraculous it is, masha'Allah). What a great description. And it is true, of course. (And it also describes how Allah does not need a brain to give people memory. The research into caterpillars. They teach caterpillars to avoid certain smells by examining their reactions to them. Those same caterpillars still remember those smells even after they have metamorphosed into caterpillars. It has no brain. Its brain has totally dissolved. If there is a flaw or error in the memory center in the human brain, or if it is injured, the person will forget and remember nothing. Allah creates that as a natural cause. But Allah does not create that same natural cause in these creatures. And that is also a great miracle, masha'Allah.) That is a completely different issue. An entirely separate miracle. A profound miracle. That needs to be investigated and described all by itself, of course. And I will describe it in bits, breaking it down into parts, insha'Allah.
(On daily Taraf commentator Ramazan Rasim's, may Allah forbid, that "There is little fun in Islam and young people should have more places where they can have fun in order for them to turn toward Islam.")
He wants fun. Muslims enjoy themselves every day. Every day is a source of fun and joy for me. You set the table, and that is fun. You chat, and that is fun. You listen music, and that is fun. He can go and dance about if he wants. What is stopping him? He can make his own fun, insha'Allah. People need to think. Go on a nice trip and have fun. Plant a flower in front of your house and look at that. The beauty of those who love is another source of joy.
(Mr. Adnan Oktar speaks about verses regarding hypocrites)
Surat al-Tawba, 74:
Allah says this about the hypocrites in verse 74 of Surat al-Tawba: "They swear by Allah that they said nothing..."They say they never denied. That is what they maintain, that, "we uttered no word of denial, that we are Muslims, not irreligious." "but they definitely spoke the word of disbelief..." so they are unaware. They have spoken many words of denial. "and they returned to disbelief after their Islam."They deviate into disbelief after their Islam, but they are unaware of that deviation. Or they think that nobody will realize. "They planned something which they did not achieve..."The first thing that hypocrites will do is try to get revenge on Muslims. Since they know they are committing an offense they immediately behave psychopathically, immorally and basely when they depart from Muslims. They either try to make false accusations or put Muslims into a difficult position, or they produce writings against them or try to seek revenge by gossiping about them. "…and they were vindictive for no other cause than that Allah and His Messenger had enriched them from His bounty."Allah's Messenger. Who is that in our century? Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). It was the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) in the time of our Prophet (pbuh). They behave very well toward Muslims. They afford them all kinds of means and facilities. But that ease does them no good. They then develop the effrontery to behave badly. But they might not do that if they were to live in difficult conditions. But they become fanatical because things are too easy. They become worse, more fanatical, they demand more and lose all character. "If they were to repent, it would be better for them..."Allah says."But if they turn away," if they disobey, in other words, "Allah will punish them with a painful punishment in this world and the hereafter,"Allah says He will take revenge on the hypocrites in this world. He will bring them down and ruin them, take away their joy and send them sickness. And He will also punish them in the hereafter. "they will not find any protector or helper on the earth..."He says.
Surah Al-'Imran, 119:
"There you are, loving them when they do not love you,"He says they secretly hate you. "…you believe in all the Books." In other words, you believe in the whole Qur'an. "When they meet you, they say, 'We believe'."They say they are also Muslims. "But when they leave…" when they talk among themselves, "they bite their fingers out of rage against you."What do they hate? Muslims' means, ease, goodness and faith in particular. "…they bite their fingers out of rage against you." They suffer terribly because of their hatred. People may sometimes bite themselves when they are in terrible pain. "Say, 'Die in your rage'."Such a terrible hatred grows up that it and their rage damage their health and unbalances them. Their bodily metabolisms are impaired by hatred and anger. "Allah knows what your hearts contain." Allah says He knows what is secret, what is in people's hearts.
Surat al-Mumtahanah, 2:
"If they come upon you," in other words, if they see you are weak and they have the opportunity to take away your strength and power… That is always the hypocrites' policy. They wait for the right time. And then "they will be your enemies," but if you are always strong, they cannot harm you. But if they think you are weak, "they will be your enemies, and stretch out their hands…" by hand first of all. Allah says they will seek to attack you physically, by hand. "…and tongues against you with evil intent." To do you evil. What are immoral people doing now? They try and attack Muslims over the internet or on television or over the radio. Or through books, or columns in the press. They always want to bring out lovelessness, conflict and disorder. But Allah attracts the believer's attention to this point: "they would dearly love you to become unbeliever." He says they want you to be unbelievers like them. How do they do that? By conditioning Muslims toward apathy. If they cannot do that directly, how do they do it? "Be like me," they say, "be uncaring like me, give yourself over to this world like me, follow your own self-interest, like I do, be uninterested and disobedient like me." That is how they encourage Muslims towards denial and weakness.
Surah Al-'Imran, 118:
"You who believe! Do not take any outside yourselves as intimates. They will do anything to harm you,"says Allah. It is very dangerous to confide in hypocrites, because they share your secrets with unbelievers and other hypocrites. "They will do anything to harm you," how will they do evil? By denouncing you, acting basely, cheating, and imagining they are exposing Muslims' secrets. Hypocrites constitute the technical knowledge or infrastructure for an attack on Muslims. "They love what causes you distress." They want to inflict real pain and suffering, not just mild discomfort. To inflict pain. "Hatred has appeared out of their mouths," They start to consume themselves out of their rancor and hatred. But they cannot bear that for long, He says, and it is soon reflected in their external appearance. They come to express it quite openly. "but what their breasts hide is far worse." What they conceal on the inside is a thousand times worse that what can be seen on the outside. They harbor the most terrible hatred, in other words. "We have made the Signs clear to you if you use your intellect," Allah says in verse 118 of Surat al-'Imran.
Surah Muhammad, 29:
"Or did those with sickness in their hearts" the hypocrites"imagine that Allah would not expose their malevolence?"
Allah brings out their hatred. He backs them into a corner, and they let their hatred show through.
Surat al-Zukhruf, 58:
"They are indeed a disputatious people," Allah says in verse 58 of Surat al-Zukhruf. People in one's neighborhood gossip. In other words, they have a low tendency to argument and enmity, He says. He says there is constant hatred and anger in their hearts.
Surat al-Baqara, 204:
"Among the people there is someone whose words about the life of this world excite your admiration,"worldly people gossip. They talk about brands and food and clothes. "and he calls Allah to witness what is in his heart, while he is in fact the most hostile of adversaries."He speaks empty words but, "he calls Allah to witness what is in his heart."When he speaks, he calls on Allah and the faith. But such people never speak of religion, Islam, Allah's approval or trying to earn that approval. But Allah says they delight in talk about this world. And people certainly used to come together and talk about their sheep, sheep trading and the best places to grow wheat in the time of our Prophet (pbuh). They enjoy it. But they become bored when the talk turns to Allah. "…while he is in fact the most hostile of adversaries," says Allah. These people are deliberately created in this form. Surat al-Baqara, 204.
Surat at-Tawba, 24:
"Say, 'if your fathers…'," Whom do hypocrites consider most of all? First of all their fathers. Then whom? "…your sons," they think about their children. They are always thinking about them. "…your brothers,". They always think about their brothers. If you ask them whether it is more important to serve religion, Allah, the Book [the Qur'an] and Islam, or else their brothers. And they will say, their brothers. "…or your wives," hypocrites also think of their wives the whole time. Ask them whether they prefer the faith, Allah and striving on Allah's path, or else their wives, and they will say they prefer their wives. "…or your tribe," your circle of friends, in other words. Ask them if they serve Islam and the cause, or else their tribe, and they will say they serve their tribe. "…or any wealth you have acquired," whatever possessions they have come by. Be it great or small, hypocrites are very careful over whatever they possess. They do not want anyone else to get hold of it, but for it to remain in their own possession. They do not want to use it on Allah's path. They regard that as foolishness. "…or any business you fear may slump."They really fear a slump in business. They want to concentrate all their powers on their business. They think their business will suffer if they devote time to Islam and the Qur'an. So they are reluctant to spend time on Islam. "…or any house which pleases you," which house? Not just any house, but their own house, the one that belongs to their family. They attach importance to those because they belong to them. They are reluctant to go to Muslims' homes. They want to visit the homes of other hypocrites, where irreligion reigns. That is why Allah refers to, "any house which pleases you."Allah lists all these things, and says that if they "are dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger."These things are more important to you than Allah's messenger, the leader who strives for the sake of Islam, "and struggling in His way," in other words, spreading and preaching Islam, and the way of the Mahdi. "…then wait until Allah brings about His command." Meaning, until Allah inflicts His punishment upon you. "Allah does not guide people who are deviators" Surat at-Tawba, verse 24.
Surat al-Fath, 11:
Hypocrites say: "Our wealth and families kept us occupied."We were preoccupied by our possessions and families. "…so ask forgiveness for us." "May Allah forgive us, and you please pray for us, too," they say. They are both hypocritical and also ask for Allah's forgiveness. Allah says, "They say with their tongues what is not in their hearts." He says they do not believe. They do not want you to pray, either. But they say these things as a ruse, a tactic, in order to appear to be Muslims and look good, Allah says. "But they do not say it because it is really in their hearts," He says. Surat al-Fath, 11.
Surat al-Ahzab, 13:
"…and a group of them" a group of hypocrites, said, "'People of Yathrib, Your position is untenable so return'!" There is no room for Muslims with them. "…so return." Go back where you came from. Go back to your own homes. "some of them asked the Prophet to excuse them, saying, 'Our houses are exposed';" the hypocrite ask our Prophet's (pbuh) permission to return home. Because remaining with the Muslims will be uncomfortable for them. They want to return home in order to enjoy the ease of disbelief again, to be free to live by disbelief. "…when they were not exposed; it was merely that they wanted to run away,"says Almighty Allah. He says they wanted to flee "Allah, the Book, the Qur'an, Islam and the struggle." Surat al-Ahzab, 13.
Surat an-Nisa', 72:
"Among you there are people who hang back."They do not want to preach Islam or make a profit on Allah's path. Their state of mind is more one of trying to have themselves looked after, to improve their own state, to enhance their possessions and squeeze the very last out of Muslims. "…if you encounter a setback..."if there is an attack or something else. "...they say, 'Allah has blessed me in that I was not there with them'."
They say, 'Allah has blessed me in that I was not there with them.'
They flee, and say, "Allah would have visited an affliction on me if I had been there. But He protected me and I kept my distance."
Surat al-Ahzab, 18:
"Allah knows the obstructers among you," those who tell Muslims not to move somewhere else, "and those who say to their brothers, 'Come to us,' and who only come to fight a very little,"
There is a Muslim in the time of our Prophet (pbuh), for example, but they obstruct him. They do not let him remain among Muslims. They tell the other brothers, "Come to us." "Leave them and come to us," they say. Those people who are of course devoid of character or conscience and know no God or Book listen to them. Because that suits them. "…they come only to fight a very little," says Allah. He says they prefer to live according to their own pleasures and interests.
Surat at-Tawba, 81:
"Those who were left behind were glad to stay behind the Messenger of Allah. They did not want to struggle with their wealth and themselves in the Way of Allah. They said, 'Do not go out to fight in the heat'."They always tell people not to go out to fight, in hot weather and in cold. "Say: 'The Fire of Hell is much hotter, if they only understood'."
Surat at-Tawba, 86-87:
"Believe in Allah and struggle together with His Messenger."Serve and preach Islam. "…those among them with wealth will ask you to excuse them,saying, 'Let us remain with those who stay behind'."
They ask permission to stay away and not join with the Muslims.
"They are pleased to be with those who stay behind."To remain with those who do not stay with the Muslims, with the other teams or groups. "Their hearts have been stamped so they do not understand," says Allah.
Surat at-Tawba, 38:
"You who believe! what is the matter with you that when you are told, 'Go out and fight in the way of Allah,' you sink down heavily to the earth?" says Almighty Allah..
Surat al-Muddaththir, 50-51:
"like panicked donkeys fleeing from a lion?"
They flee from Muslims, liked panicked wild asses.
Surat al-Ahzab, 20:
"If those who are opposed to Muslims come to attack them," he says, "in the desert" or some far-away place,"then they would wish they were out in the desert with the Arabs, asking for news of you." They try to lean news of Muslims from a distance, and then from other places. "What are they doing? What are they up to?" They do such things in order to be able to carry out new attacks against Muslims.
Surat at-Tawba, 42:
"If it had been a case of easy gains..." in other words, "had it been something that would bring them money, or a car or a house or something else," Allah is saying. "…and a short journey," easy. Then people "would have followed you" for a year, or six months or three months, Allah says. "But the distance was too great for them." They could make no money, and the time seemed endless. There was nothing in it for them. "They will swear by Allah: 'Had we been able to, we would have gone out with you'.""We are too weak, our bodies are too weak. We are psychologically and physically exhausted. We are worn out. There is nothing we can do. So let us leave," they say. "There is nothing we can do." "They will swear by Allah: 'Had we been able to, we would have gone out with you'."They will swear by Allah and the Qur'an. "They are destroying their own selves."Allah says they are heading for devastation. "Allah knows that they are lying."
Surat al-Ahzab, 19:
"and are begrudging towards you."Allah means, "they wish to give you nothing." In verse 19 of Surat al-Ahzab. They are selfish and follow their own interests. They wish to give nothing away. They think only of their own advantage. They want themselves to be rich and well-off. "Then when fear", a difficult situation, "comes, you see them looking at you, their eyes rolling like people scared to death." Their expression go wrong, He says. They look at you stupidly, like mad people, rolling their eyes at you. "But when fear departs they flay you with sharp tongues, grasping for wealth."They then exhibit a greed for possessions and this world, and they suddenly become aggressive and begin attacking Muslims. With insults and slander and trickery. "Such people do not believe and Allah will make their actions come to nothing." But it is all in vain. Because they are created as hypocrites they are also created to be defeated. Their efforts are all in vain. "That is easy for Allah," He says.
Surat al-Munafiqun, 7:
"They are the people who say, 'Do not spend on those who are with the Messenger of Allah, in other words, Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). Our prophet (pbuh) was the Mahdi of his time, the greatest Mahdi. "so that they may go away." "Do not spend a cent," they say. "Give them nothing. Take from them, but do not give." "The treasuries of the heavens and earth belong to Allah. But the hypocrites do not understand this.""They imagine that those treasuries belong to them. But I created them," Allah says.
Surat at-Tawba, 67:
"The men and women of the hypocrites are as bad as one another. They command what is wrong and forbid what is right and keep their fists tightly closed." They obstruct preaching and goodness and abundance, and try and prevent any goodness coming to Muslims. They are utterly parsimonious, Allah says.
Surat at-Tawba, 98:
"…there are some who regard what they give as an imposition,"in other words, when they give something to Muslims they regard that as an affliction or a sickness. "and are waiting for your fortunes to change."They want evil to befall you, Allah says. "The evil turn of fortune will be theirs! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing."
Allah says He will send them tribulations. "The evil turn of fortune will be theirs!" Allah says that Himself. So He will visit afflictions upon them.
Surah Al 'Imran, 154:
"Do we have any say in the affair at all?." In other words, what is in it for us? We preach and spread Islam. We are with the Muslims, but what is in it for us? They look at things through the eyes of commerce and self-interest. "If we had only had a say in the affair,"if only there were something in it for us,"none of us would have been killed here in this place."In other words, "Our lives are coming to an end here. Our humanity is dying. We are wasting our time." They say they are either they are literally dying, or else dying psychologically.2012-01-12 20:39:18


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