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Saskatchewan's latest CFL chess move could put the Blue Bombers' knights in danger.
The Roughriders have brought Michael Bishop to the Queen City and he is expected to be the starting quarterback when the Bombers challenge the Roughies in the annual Labour Day Classic in Regina this Sunday.
The Toronto Argonauts dealt Bishop to Saskatchewan for a conditional 2011 draft pick on Sunday.
"He's probably got the strongest arm in the CFL so, he will enhance their position that way," Winnipeg GM Brendan Taman said yesterday. "Because of that arm, a wind game in Saskatchewan won't affect him that much."
And Bishop, who had been relegated to a backup behind former Roughriders QB Kerry Joseph in Toronto, should be champin' at the mouthguard.
"He'll be a breath of fresh air for those guys because he will be so enthusiastic," Taman predicted.
Indeed. Bishop left no doubt as to how he felt he was treated by the Argos.
"I guess I'm getting an opportunity to play and I'm getting away from all the lies that I've been told up to this point," Bishop told the Toronto Star.
In fact, the Argos did not even tell Bishop of the deal themselves.
"Maybe they'll tell me in Week 18," he joked.
A quarterback controversy had begun in Toronto when the Argos announced the trade to acquire Joseph and announce the re-signing of Bishop on the same day. The situation was uncomfortable for both ever since that day.
Head coach Rich Stubler had suggested that the two would share the responsibilities this season.
"That was a lie from the start," Bishop charged. "Everything that was said in training camp was a lie."
So, Bishop will be ready to take his frustrations out on the first adversary, namely Winnipeg. In fact, Bishop's poor performance against the Bombers in last year's Eastern Final is believed to be the beginning of his demise.
"I'll definitely be looking forward to playing out there and helping them in any way I can," said Bishop, who led the Argos to an 11-1 record after returning from a broken wrist last year. "They know what I can bring to the table if given the right opportunity."
Although Crandell is expected to either get traded or released, Taman is not interested.
"If we bring in another quarterback, it's going to be a young guy," he said.
Taman also speculated that Damon Allen may return to the field as Joseph's backup in Toronto.
Meanwhile, the Bombers are expecting Bishop, who was once coached by Saskatchewan head man Ken Miller in Toronto, to start this Sunday.
"This is professional football," said Bomber linebacker Ike Charlton. "You look at the Brett Favre situation; they threw him right in.
"Bishop's been with the guy (Miller) before in Toronto, so I'm quite sure the terminology may be kind of familiar to him."
But the Bombers believe that stopping running back Wes Cates will be the key no matter who is starting at QB this Sunday.
"It's something to give them a little spark, but we've gotta keep (Cates) out of the game plan," Charlton said. "He is touching the ball 25, 30 times a game. That's where the offence is going through right now so, we've gotta take care of him. Trust me, we'll be ready for him."


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As triathletes, we are always searching for something that's going to give us an edge…faster running shoes, faster bike, aero helmet, disc wheels, a speed wetsuit, power meters, heart rate monitors, etc….the list goes on and on. For some of us, that's part of the fun of doing such an exciting sport. However, sometimes it is important to step back and figure out if we are spending our hard earned money on what we actually need, or something we want. Here is my personal guide on Need vs. Want broken down into the three disciplines.
Swim Goggles – These are obviously very essential to swimming, no matter what distance you are doing.
Wetsuit – I'm going to put this in the Need category simply because the average triathlete might just sign up for a race where the water is uncomfortably cold. I would suggest a sleeveless wetsuit, like the Xterra Vortex. Sleeveless gives you a full range of motion for your arms while keeping you warm, for the most part, if the water is chilly. It's a good all around option. If you are a good swimmer and/or will only sign up for warm water races, you might forego this item.
Swim Goggle Options – It is nice to have options when choosing your goggles, specifically tinted and non-tinted lenses. If it is bright outside, sighting will be much easier if you have tinted lenses. Overcast and/or dark outside? Clear lenses will provide more clarity.
Wetsuit Options – Triathlons happen throughout the year so it is nice to have options when choosing your wetsuit. If the water is very cold, having a full, sleeved wetsuit like the Xterra Vector Pro Blaze will keep you buoyant and warm. If you think the sleeved will be too warm, your sleeveless Xterra Vortex will be perfect. Warm water? Use your Xterra Lava Pants. Of course, you should always check with the race officials about the legality of any wetsuit.
Booties, Swim Cap – Sometimes, the water is just bitterly cold. There are many options that will help you get through a swim such as booties, neoprene caps, etc.
Bicycle – Road bike, tri bike, hybrid, mountain bike…..any bike will do! If you want to get into triathlon, dust off the Schwinn in your garage and give it a whirl.
Bike Helmet – This is a must. It doesn't have to be fancy, sleek, or attractive, but you must have a safe bike helmet.
Sunglasses – Keeping the sun out of your eyes is a plus, but protecting your eyes from flying debris is a must. The first time a rock or stick flies into your eye, you'll be sorry.
Time Trial Bike – Time Trial Bikes or Tri Bikes, as they are often called, place you in a more aggressive position and make you more aerodynamic. They help you go faster in any triathlon, but I strongly recommend them for longer races, such as 70.3s or 140.6s.
Aero Helmet – There is a debate about these helmets. They do make you more aerodynamic but some people overheat due to the lack of ventilation. I haven't had issues with overheating and these helmets shave enough time off of my bike times to make it worth it.
Aero Wheels/Disc Wheel – As the aforementioned items, these are all about more speed. They are expensive but will make you faster (if the crosswinds aren't too strong!) If you have the money to burn, these are a good addition to shave even more time off of your bike splits.
Heart Rate Monitor – Training with a heart rate monitor is very helpful to some athletes, but it is something you must commit to. Spending time learning your "zones" and training appropriately is beneficial but make sure it is something you will commit to before spending the extra money.
Power Meter – These are very expensive units that, when used properly, can optimize your riding. As with the HR monitors, if you decide to use these, make sure you commit.
Running Shoes – Shoes are a very personal item for athletes, so whatever you use is the right thing. I am a strong proponent that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," so trust what you know and only make a change if you are having issues with what you currently wear.
Race Belt – This is the easiest way to wear your race number. You attach your number to the belt, pick it up in transition and go! (In some races, you need to wear your race belt on the bike as well, so make sure you read the race rules.)
Sunglasses – I wear sunglasses for biking and running. Make sure you get a very comfortable pair that works for you.
Hat/Visor – Again, this is a personal choice. I wear a visor for all runs, some people wear hats, and some people don't wear anything. If you want to wear something in the race, however, make sure you train that way.
GPS Watch – These are good tools to make sure you are running the pace you want to run….not too fast or too slow. It is very easy to burn your legs right off the bike by going out too fast so this tool will help you gauge your pace.
Quick Lacing System – There are several companies, but you can save time in T2 by just throwing your shoes on….no lacing needed. If you decide to use these, put them on your shoes immediately, get them fit right and train in them.
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Ear Plugs (Swim)
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After a hurricane surge leveled much of Panama City Beach some years ago, Florida's natural resources director opined that "The Lord showed them the setback line." Soon enough, however, even he ignored it.
Similar warnings abound today about the consequences of taking nature for granted. Even those who equate science with witchcraft should be able to see what a modern Noah might take as divine guidance. But still we can't be bothered with building an ark, and scoff at the Noahs among us.
The now-familiar extremes of weather — blizzards, searing heat waves, record flooding and drought — are among the predicted symptoms of global warming. Some still debate whether any one of these phenomena, such as the drought currently devastating agriculture in half the nation, can be pinned on man-made climate change. But even if they are coincidences rather than effects, they should alert us to what global warming can and will do.
We know that sea levels are rising at an accelerating pace, and not just because glaciers are vanishing. Warmer water expands. In South Florida, government planners are looking seriously at the prospect of a two-foot increase within a century. If that happens, much of Florida returns to the sea — along with lots of Louisiana, Washington, D.C., New York City, and entire low-lying countries such as the Netherlands and Bangladesh.
Other predicted consequences include massive agricultural failures; famines of unprecedented scale, possibly leading to wars; and lethal diseases spreading to regions once too cold for mosquitoes to thrive. Some scientists worry about disruption of the Gulf Stream; if it shuts down, Northern Europe reverts to an ice age even as other regions swelter.
There's no longer room for debate, except perhaps where Rush Limbaugh and like-minded lunatics lurk. Richard A. Muller, a climate scientist once hailed by the skeptics — the billionaire David Koch funded some of his research — wrote recently in the New York Times that he has changed his mind because of the mounting evidence. Muller now believes that global warning is "real," that the "prior estimates of the rate of warming were correct," and that "Humans are almost entirely the cause."
A vast lobby, including the oxymoronic "clean coal" industry, profits from pumping carbon dioxide into the air and is reinvesting many of its millions in politicians pledged to do nothing. Builders and real estate speculators make money on houses that will eventually be washed away and replaced largely at public expense. They, too, are active in the political marketplace.
In North Carolina, where I live, their hirelings in the General Assembly attempted to pass legislation requiring the state's coastal commission to ignore science and consider only historical data in forecasting sea level rise. That brought so much ridicule that the bill became a flat four-year ban on publishing any new sea-level projections. Four more years to profit at the expense of the future.
The immediate greed of the few, for all of its immorality, is understandable. What explains the indifference of the many? Why don't we seem to care what misery we're bequeathing to our great-grandchildren?
Part of it is the human tendency to ignore what's not here, what's not now. But the worst part, by far, is a growing hostility to science — a hostility that has become deeply entwined in religion and politics. Polls have noted a steep drop in belief in science among frequent churchgoers and conservatives.
"If the American people poll more like Iranians or Nigerians than Europeans or Canadians on questions of evolution, scriptural inerrancy, the presence of angels and demons, and so forth," writes Mike Lofgren, a longtime former Republican staffer on Capitol Hill, "it is due to the rise of the religious right, its insertion into the public sphere by the Republican Party, and the consequent normalizing of formerly reactionary beliefs. All around us now is a prevailing anti-intellectualism and hostility to science." (This comes from a Salon.com extract of Lofgren's book The Party is Over: How Republicans Went Crazy, Democrats Became Useless, and the Middle Class Got Shafted.")
There are people of faith who will tell you not to worry about global warming because the end of the world is at hand. Many more will wish that it had ended if the worst that's expected of climate change comes to pass. They will know who was warned, who did nothing, and who deserve their curses.
Martin Dyckman is a retired associate editor of the newspaper formerly known as the St. Petersburg Times.
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The winger inspired the Ligue 1 powerhouses to a routine victory despite the absence of attacking star Radamel Falcao
James Rodriguez and Anthony Martial netted a goal apiece, their first for les Rouge et Blanc, to fire Claudio Ranieri's men within two points of champions Paris Saint-Germain at the summit of the table.
Concerns arose over how the side would cope without star striker Radamel Falcao, with the Colombian ruled out with a thigh problem, but compatriot Rodriguez rifled home from a free kick in the 19th minute to allay any fears over the hosts' attacking prowess.
The winger was in full flow and nearly racked up an assist minutes later when he released Joao Moutinho to fire wide of Benoit Costil's goal.
Rennes' custodian then produced a reflex save to thwart Rodriguez, when the 22-year-old thumped a fierce volley on target after Jeremy Toulalan put him through.
Despite the home side's domination, the clincher only came before the stroke of half-time. Rodriguez slipped in Martial - Falcao's replacement on the night - allowing the starlet to register his first goal since moving to Stade Louis II with a deflected attempt.
Rodriguez was unlucky when a goalline clearance prevented him from adding to his tally, while an inspired Costil was key to preventing Monaco from running riot with stunning stops from both Lucas Ocampos and Emmanuel Riviere in the second period.
Ultimately, the Frenchman's efforts were in vain, and the victory ensures Monaco stay within touching distance of PSG, who host Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday. European hopefuls Rennes, meanwhile, sit 11th.


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"Obama and Kids" is trending today after White House photographer Pete Souza shared the first photo in this gallery on Thursday of President Obama and a small visitor at the Black History Month celebration.
The picture went viral, inspiring people to share other pictures of the President with kids. Michael Skolnik, who is a Board Member of the Trayvon Martin Foundation, shared the picture this morning, writing a truly moving acknowledgement of President Obama's powers as a role modeltweeting, "We'll never truly be able to measure the impact that President @BarackObama has had on our children."
Enjoy "Obama and Kids", brought to you by White House photographer extraordinaire Pete Souza (click on the first image to make it larger, and below you will be able to "go to next" to see the whole gallery):


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Astronaut Julie Payette to head federal science museum in Montreal
MONTREAL – She has worked in outer space, Houston and Washington, and now Julie Payette has a job back in her hometown.
The astronaut will become chief operating officer of the Montreal Science Centre, a federal museum with a variety of interactive exhibits and educational movies.
The two-time space traveller will begin her new job July 15. She also becomes vice-president of the Canada Lands Company, which hosts the site at Montreal's Old Port.
"In a modern and innovative society, where advancements are plentiful and communication is instantaneous, science and technology are a part of everyday life," Payette said in a statement Wednesday.
"Science is fun, and it's fundamental."
Payette has most recently been a Quebec government scientific envoy to Washington, D.C.
Her appointment will douse speculation that she might take over the Canadian Space Agency, which is currently looking for a new president.
An engineer and researcher before she was recruited to the space agency, Payette made trips to space in 1999 and 2009.
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Suns After Thrid Straight
Joining three All-Stars in Phoenix, Grant Hill was expected to give the Suns a veteran presence and provide some scoring to support the team's dominant trio of Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire and Shawn Marion.
It turns out, however, that the 35-year-old Hill can still flash his once-dominant form as well.
Hill and the Suns (13-4) look for their third straight win as they play the second game of a five-game road trip Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers.
Oddsmakers from Bodog have made Phoenix –6.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for today's game, the over/under has been set at 219.5 total points (Matchup). Our public betting information shows that 91% of bets for this game have been placed on Phoenix -6 (View NBA Bet Percentages).
Hill, a seven-time All-Star, provided the offensive spark in Phoenix's latest win, 115-104 over New York on Sunday. The Suns were clinging to a one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, but Hill scored nine of his season-high 28 points in a two-minute stretch to start the final period, helping Phoenix open up a 16-point lead before winning by 11.
"Sometimes you need new scenery,'' said Hill, who spent six injury-plagued seasons in Orlando before signing with the Suns in July. "Coming here is a great environment, great coaching staff, great guys, and just the chance to break away from all the ankle talk and stuff from the past, that's all behind me and I feel good. Now it's about trying to go out and help this team win.''
Hill also had eight rebounds and seven assists while making 13 of 17 shots.
"It was a lot of fun to see him go off," said two-time MVP Nash, who's averaging 18.9 points and a league-best 11.1 assists, but shot just 3-for-10 and finished with nine points Sunday. "It was a lot of pressure off me. I didn't have my legs and he kind of took over. Obviously (he is) a great teammate."
Hill is only fifth on the Suns with 15.6 points per game, a testament to the team's offensive balance - leading scorer Stoudemire averages 19.3 points - and Phoenix is once again one of the NBA's top scoring clubs at 108.4 points a game.
The Suns have dominated the Pacers lately, winning the last four meetings by an average of 16.0 points. Nash has been the main reason, averaging 23.5 points and 10.0 assists in those games.
Indiana (9-9) is back home after a successful four-game trip against Western Conference teams, during which it won three of four. Additionally, the Pacers got All-Star center Jermaine O'Neal back midway through the trip after a knee injury had sidelined him for five games.
O'Neal, who has led Indiana in scoring the past six seasons, responded well, notching two double-doubles. He had 20 points and 15 rebounds in just 28 minutes of the Pacers' 101-95 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
He played despite suffering a right shoulder injury in his first game back, a 95-93 loss to Seattle on Friday.
"The Seattle game was actually the first time I didn't have pain in my knee in almost a year and a half, and (against the Clippers) I didn't have any pain in my knee at all," O'Neal said.
"My shoulder was about 85 percent,'' he added. "We iced it a lot (Saturday), I took some Advil, iced it again (Sunday) morning and was ready to go.''
Point guard Jamaal Tinsley has stepped up with O'Neal hurting. He scored a season-high 29 points against the Clippers and added seven assists and seven rebounds. Tinsley's had at least 10 assists in seven of his past nine games.
"I'm always confident when the ball is in my hands. I don't care if I miss eight or nine shots, I feel like the next one is going to go in,'' he said.
Tinsley has struggled during the Suns' four-game winning streak against Indiana, shooting 10-for-31 and averaging just 8.3 points and 4.7 assists in the three games he'd played.
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Whitney, nn "Winnie"
Thoughts on using the nickname Winnie for formal Whitney? Our second is due this winter and we are stuck on girls name but Whitney has always been a front runner. I like a little more uncommon yet cutesy names whereas my husband likes about as generic as you can get. Thought this could be a cute, fun, sweet compromise, not to mention I figure is how my first born would try to pronounce it at first anyhow. But is it " too cute" or is it more of a dog's name? personally I still think of tv character Winnie Cooper. And of course the obvious Winnie the pooh, but both were cute so I can't say that bothers me. When I suggested this to my husband he didn't shoot it down, though maybe he was just trying to appease me at the time. And if baby grew up to not like it then she can just go back to Whitney.
Considerations: Middle name suggestions with Whitney? ( for initial purposes, last name begins with a G)
And first born is named Gracie.
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This study dealt with evaluation and paired comparison of noises of seven diesel cars running at idle. Participants evaluated noises' difference, indicated which one was the most appreciable, and verbally compared them when explaining the reasons of their choice. A systems method of analysis of free verbalisations allowed to quantitatively analyse the set of characteristics which are the most significant for the choice of the more pleasant sound. The results showed that emotional component was significantly present in the set of verbal characteristics of the noises' perceived quality and the 'weight' of this component in the set of evaluative characteristics was different for males and females as well as for participants with different experience of driving the investigated cars. The proposed verbal protocol analysis can be used by the supplier to evaluate influence of car noises and to identify the part of emotive attributes in their perceived quality.
Keywords: verbalisation, in–car noise, perceived quality, emotions, preferences, emotional response, vehicle noise, diesel engines, engine idling, sound evaluation, gender


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Every year about this time, it seems as if the sleepy grounds on which we walk all summer magically spawn a new class of students, and within a few days they are planted in our classrooms, staring at us from well-worn desks with looks ranging from bright-eyed excitement to bleary-eyed befuddlement. But no matter the particular mix of personalities we find in our classes on the first day of the fall term, we all throw ourselves into the messy work of educating, trying to help all students strive to learn, find their niche, and embrace their college learning experience.
So what is the mysterious formula that lights the fire for student success? On the one hand, we all know enough to know that such an overly simplistic question is a bit naive. Educating is jagged and salty business. There is no magic elixir. Anyone who claims otherwise is a certifiable charlatan. Instead, the way to think about influencing success is to focus on likelihoods. Thus the questions we ask should be about what we can do to set in motion the right combination of experiences and what we can do to cultivate the right responses to those experiences so that all students – no matter their unique characteristics or predispositions – are most likely to take their fate into their own hands, succeed, stay, and ultimately graduate.
Last year we introduced a survey to freshmen at the end of their first year that was in part intended to help us identify the kind of experiences that might increase the likelihood of first year success. While it was modeled after the senior survey, we introduced a number of new questions that specifically focused on experiences unique to freshmen (e.g., LSFY, first-year advising, life in the residence halls). We also asked several outcome questions, one of which was, "If you could relive your college decision, would you choose Augustana again?"
I want to share with you two student experience questions that turned out to be statistically significant predictors of students' saying that they would "definitely" choose Augustana again – one relatively effective proxy for determining a student's success in college. And since the findings I'm going to share take into account their pre-college academic preparation, gender, race/ethnicity, and family financial status, these findings likely apply regardless of differences in a few basic but important demographic characteristics.
The two questions that emerged as statistically significant predictors were:
- "How often did your faculty emphasize setting high expectations for your own learning and growth?" (never, rarely, sometimes, often, very often)
- "Faculty and staff at Augustana treated me like an individual." (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)
What strikes me most about this finding is that it captures a fundamental truth in college impact research: the principle of challenge and support. An educational endeavor can't maximize learning and success unless it creates an environment that a) challenges students to push themselves beyond marginal, rudimentary gains, and b) supports their affective well-being as they take the risk of pushing themselves so that they can continue to learn and grow in the face of difficulty, or even the occasional failure. The findings from our own data suggest that our freshmen who said that they would "definitely" choose Augustana again were also students who said that faculty often (or very often) emphasized setting high expectations for their own learning and growth AND agreed (or strongly agreed) that faculty and staff at Augustana treated them like an individual.
There are a myriad of ways to concretely emphasize to students the importance of setting high expectations for themselves while at the same time treating them like an individual. In my few interactions with freshmen during the last several days of Fall Connection, I've been struck by the degree to which they want to know what they can do to succeed. Yet in many cases, they don't know the questions that would uncover the information they need. I suspect that we would all go a long way toward helping students discover those questions, as well as the answers to them, if we intentionally frame our interactions with students to communicate an aspiration to challenge within a cradle of support. Stated a different way, this means that we specifically instill in students our belief in their ability to succeed even as we exhort them to strive for a high bar.
Deep and meaningful learning is risky. If your students trust you to be their learning guide, they will work harder than you – or they – thought they could. And that will substantially increase their – and our – likelihood of success.
Good luck with your first week of the 2013-14 Fall Term.
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Martina Swan's business and marriage is falling apart. She grabs up her child and seeks to find her husband as armed outlaws chase her looking for their stolen treasure. She's determined to bring her man home as she faces one shock after another. Can she forgive and love again? A full and satisfying read from a woman's point of view in the old west.
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Kidsworx Fat Tire Crit
LOCATION: Whistler Olympic Plaza
DATE: Friday, August 8, 2014 | 3:30–5:30pm
*NEW: Two new age categories have been added to this event: 1) 4 years and under run bikes, 2) 6 years and under pedal bikes. These two new categories will allow little rippers the chance do one lap around the Village Crit course in a fun participatory format. Registration is free and takes place on site from 3:00–4:00pm. Event begins at 4:15pm.
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Beaver have long been pursued for their fur. Recent public opinion has slowed the fur industry and allowed beaver to prosper. The once steady harvest is at all time lows and consequently, beaver populations have grown. This growth has forced the beaver to find refuge in any pond, lake or river that will house them. Increasingly, beaver are finding their way to water privately owned and with this migration, conflict. The destruction they do is not welcome and control methods are rapidly employed. Skilled trappers who no longer are able to sell beaver fur to make a living are now turning to nuisance beaver trapping as a way of life.
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Beaver can cause quick damage to trees which in turn leads to tree death. Beaver can cut down several trees down in a single night. They will damn water flow and change desired currents or water levels. Most important, they are nocturnal and hard to hunt. This is why trapping beaver has long been the most productive way to control nuisance animals. View this video to see a beaver close up in one of our live traps.
Beaver families are centered around the female. She is the foundation responsible for the growth pattern of the colony. If food is plentiful, she will have 2-4 young a year and maybe more. Babies will stay with the female for at least two years and sometimes over three. Colonies can rapidly reach 12-15 animals if local food supplies will support such numbers.
If food is scarce, young beaver will be forced out on their own at younger ages. These young beaver will randomly chew trees and then leave. This activity is particularly frustrating because such immature beaver will cause a lot of damage and then move on only to cause just as much damage a hundred yards away. Older beaver will be more set in their ways and easier to follow. Once active, their patterns will be consistent as they methodically work trees and waterways. Young beaver are more inconsistent and difficult to track. Knowing the local colony could prove helpful when trying to trap nuisance beaver.
Beaver are strong, nocturnal and able to cover large areas in short time. They swim very well and can negotiate the strongest currents any river can produce. Once a beaver has decided it wants to live in any given stretch of water, it will build a lodge and begin to mark it's territory. Tree cutting and unwanted damage will soon follow. At this time, most people are ready to take whatever measures are necessary to stop the destructive tree killing. Beaver will cut any tree but seem to be fond of the prettiest trees they can find. Cherry, dogwood and birch are quickly found and pine is generally liked too.
Many tricks and repellents have been devised over the years to stop beaver from damaging trees but few if any work. The only product which will stop them from chewing on a tree is one used for bird control called 4-THE-BIRDS. This material is a clear, non-drying glue which can be sprayed or painted on the tree. Although painting it on allows for a precise application, the use of a PUMP SPRAYER makes the application fast and easy for large jobs.
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Once applied, beaver will not touch the gooey product. Since they can only reach 2-3 feet, treat the entire trunk of the tree four feet high. 4-The-Birds is weather resistant and will last 6-12 months per application. It won't hurt the tree or non-target animals since it is NOT a poison; it simply repels any animal from chewing the bark because it's irritable. Applications of 4-The-Birds on trees will save them from beaver chewing.
Once applied, the beaver will forage elsewhere or simply move to another location where untreated trees are available. As a general rule, use 4-The-Birds when you have active beavers chewing that you want to stop to save the trees. If local populations are high and the damage being done is uncontrollable, you will have to trap local animals to get the best results.
If you've got more problems besides tree damage from local beaver, a simple repellent won't do the job. When beaver start building dams, clogging culverts and causing water issues, you'll have to trap them out to get control.
There are four types of traps commonly used to control nuisance beaver. Kill traps, leg traps, snares and live cages.
Kill traps have been used to take beaver for as long as trapping has been done. In the 1960's, Conibear (aka: body grip) traps were introduced and quickly became the most popular used. Bodygrip traps are kill traps. They will squeeze the target animal tightly and quickly. Death is instant and because of how the trap is set, it rarely misses. It has the added benefit of not missing target animals by catching them on the leg or tail. Bodygrip traps like the BG 330 or the BG 220 are still the mainstay of any successful beaver trapper. The less common BG 280 can also be used. Most people will employ a pair of TRAP SETTERS for any of these three models. Trap setters help make for quick and safe sets.
Bodygrip 330: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/conibear/body-grip-330-10-x-10
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Setters: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/conibear/setters-basic-29
To make the perfect set, consider anyone of the optional trap stands designed for Bodygrip traps. The 18″ SOLO STANDING STAND is popular for wide open sets. The 220 SHORT 13″ STAND stand is one of the most popular with the 330 SHORT 20″ STAND almost as common. For deep water sets, the 330 SUPER STAND 46″ is the way to go. Refer to either the BEAVER BOOK or the BEAVER 2000 for tips and tricks on how to make a decent set with body grip traps and stands.
18″ Solo Stand: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/conibear/stand-18-tall-220330
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330 Super Stand 46″ https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/conibear/super-330-trap-stand-46
Beaver Book: https://www.bugspraycart.com/equipment/books/beaver-book-wyshinski
Beaver 2000: https://www.bugspraycart.com/equipment/books/beaver-2000-sullivan
Leghold traps, like Coil and Bridger traps, can be set to kill or catch beaver alive. Trappers use them both ways depending on the animal they are trapping and the type of set they are design. These traps come in many sizes and are used for many other animals and not just beaver. The most common size for beaver are the BRIDGER # 4 and BRIDGER # 5. The COIL # 3 is also very common. It is important to use a trap with a wide jaw width since beaver can get large and big enough to step on a coil or bridger without getting caught. This happens if their feet are larger than the width of the trap's jaws.
Long Spring #4: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/long-spring/long-spring-4
Long Spring #5: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/long-spring/long-spring-5
Coil Trap #3: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/coil/coil-3
In recent years, snaring has become another popular way to catch beaver. SNARES are made from cable, most commonly 3/32 steel, which is able to close around the beaver as they enter a looped end set in their path. Designed to move in one direction by using a special cam lock mechanism, snares will close around necks, legs or body sections of most any animal that enters. Once caught, the snare will hold the target animal in place till the trapper checks his sets.
Generally used to catch the animal live, be ready to deal with one angry and strong beaver if you decide to use snares! Beavers may be slow but when caught and held against their will, most will put up a strong fight.
Snare: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/snap-snare-and-tunnel/snare-6-pack
Though there aren't any real sure-fire baits that can be used for every beaver every time, they do seem to have a sweet tooth for Poplar trees. If you don't have any Poplar trees on your property, create your own. Gather up some small branches, 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick and 1 foot or less in length, and debark them so they shine nice and white. Place 4-6 of these sticks at the back of the trap and sprinkle 5-10 drops of POPLAR OIL on top. This "bait" will work with just about any type of beaver trap and seems to be an effective way to make a good set any time of year.
Poplar Oil: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/lure/poplar-oil
If you are unsure where such logging paths and trails exist and still want to trap, you will need to create scent mounds or trap where such mounds exist. Scent mounds are where beaver will go to mark their territory. Such mounds are commonly used to catch beaver since they seem to be more vulnerable at such locations. Mounds can be found along shallow shore lines, sand bars or other areas where the water level is low.
If you know where these mounds exist, you can use them to your advantage. Beaver will visit such mounds periodically to freshen their scent and these are a great place to make a trap set. Special glands release odors which are specific to the beaver who visit these locations. New beaver will scent there during territorial fights and with the use of CASTOR LURE, you can pretend to be another beaver.
Castor Lure: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/lure/beaver-castor
Live Traps which are most commonly referred to as "SUITCASE TRAPS" can be placed where the beaver are using such mounds. These traps look like a big suitcase and will spring closed when activated. Suitcase traps can be used at feeding beds as well and can be baited with Poplar Oil too. These traps have been around for some time and though effective, they can be a little tricky to set. That being said, they can enable the trapper to make a wide range of sets.
Suitcase Trap: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/cage/beaver-suitcase-trap-2-x-3-x-1
One such set is over water which is very deep. Basically, hanging it out over deep water and strapping or anchoring it to a tree will work well for beaver. Such sets should be barely submerged with the trigger and bait above the water line. This insures that most any beaver will have to swim over to investigate. You don't have to hide or bury the trap and you don't have to worry about a trapped beaver drowning since it will elevate them above the water line when set right.
Since the old style "suit case" trap discussed above is best used by experienced trappers who know where and how to make good sets, you might opt to use one of the newer designs. The EASY SET BEAVER TRAP is another "suitcase" looking trap but unlike the traditional design, it involves a much simpler mechanism. This mechanism is very easy to set and can be done by anyone with no risk of injury.
Easy Set Beaver Trap: https://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/cage/beaver-easy-set-15-x-29-x-36
It uses no springs but instead a simple locking mechanism that keeps the top closed tight once it seals. This trap is very versatile and excellent for most any sets. For demonstration purposes, we have several videos which will show how to use the Easy Set in different situations. Keep in mind you can use other traps to make these same sets and that the Easy Set is not the only option. However, it is clearly superior for some of these environments and for the beginner, a great choice. Here is the Easy Set being set on a beaver dam, one of the most common places to place any type of trap.
As experienced trappers will tell you, making a set "in the water" will always improve your success rate when targeting beaver. The Easy Set is unique in that it's both easy to set and easy to deploy in open water. Here it is being set up in front of a culvert pipe. Beaver commonly clog or close such pipes which causes flooding. The Easy Set is ideal for this environment.
A similar location is a drainage ditch. When clogged, flooding will happen. Making sets in drainage ditches is commonly done for beaver and this video shows how to best take advantage of this situation.
And for most people, the "open water" set is the most feared. It's hard to imagine where you might be able to make a set when beaver have access to miles of shoreline along large lakes. But as this video shows, there is clearly a pattern or "trail" beaver like to follow and with a little detective work, you should be able to locate such trails where any problem situation exists.
Remember, the clips above show sets in common locations where beaver can be a problem. And though the Easy Set was used in the presentations, several of our other traps can be used just as well. Regardless, you must "taylor fit" whatever trap you decide to use and be sure to add plenty of Poplar Oil if you don't have the real local food to use as bait. Beaver are clearly controlled by smell and with the right combination of lures and bait, you can get them to make mistakes and fall victim to most any style trap.
Trapping beaver is a skill and one that cannot be learned overnight. However, like most trades, experience is the best teacher. If you are inclined to try trapping beaver yourself, there are two booklets which will prove to be great sources of information. The BEAVER BOOK and BEAVER 2000 cover everything you need to know about how to trap beaver.
Beaver Book: https://www.bugspraycart.com/equipment/books/beaver-book-wyshinski
Beaver 2000: https://www.bugspraycart.com/equipment/books/beaver-2000-sullivan
The Beaver Book is somewhat dated, but the information, diagrams and techniques are all useful today. Beaver 2000 covers much of what The Beaver Book discusses but gets into the use of snares as well. If you want a basic understanding of beaver trapping to deal with a small problem, get The Beaver Book. If you think snaring might be how you want to trap, get Beaver 2000. If you want to know more than you'll ever need to know about beaver, get both!
Each book discusses several sets. Some of these use Bodygrip traps, coil traps and bridger leghold traps. Sets are pictured in each book so you are able to visualize how you will actually place the trap in the field. Numerous tricks and setting techniques are detailed. Mound sets using Castor Scent are discussed in both and generally are a good way to catch beaver during different times of the year.
In summary, there are basically two types of people who are reading this article: those of you who know what traps you want and how to use them and those of you who have nuisance beaver and want to learn how to trap. For the first type, you can see our traps listed above by simply clicking on them where they appear underlined in the text of the article. In general, we stock everything and ship same day as ordered. For those of you who want to try your hand at trapping and aren't sure how to start, here are a few suggestions.
- Get at least one booklet. The Beaver Book is good; getting both is even better.
- Although each book covers more than you need to know, focus in on the trap sets to learn which one will work for your situation. Each book covers sets for dens, open water, logging trails, feeding beds, mounds, beaver ledges, waterways, and other great locations to trap beaver. If you have a beaver problem, a set that will work for you will be detailed in either book.
- Trap selection seems like the toughest decision, but it really should be the simplest. Just ask yourself if you are a novice or a professional. If you are a professional, you know what you want to do. If you are a novice, the question is whether you want to trap the beaver alive or dead. If you want the beaver dead, the Bodygrip 220's and 330's are for you. Although the leg traps and snares are "live traps" in that they catch the animal alive, most any beaver can be too much for you to handle as they are quite strong. Catching one in a cage may require more technical setups, but any beaver caught in a cage is easy to deal with since it is confined. Beaver in a leg trap or snare are mean and ornery and they won't hesitate to bite. A novice doesn't have the skill to deal with such an animal. The Suitcase Live Trap will increase your odds of catching a beaver live but will cost more.
- Get some Castor Scent or Poplar Oil. These scents have a wide range of uses and will generally help even the novice get more animals. The books detail how to use some and our formulation works great.
Beaver can become an expensive nuisance animal once established in ponds and rivers of your property. Watch local activity and be prepared to deal with populations that grow too large. Repellent sprays will work for migrating animals, but you will need to trap out persistent beaver which refuse to leave.
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The hydrants were opened in Pleasant Hill, Pacheco, Martinez, Lafayette and Walnut Creek between 11 p.m. Friday and 1:15 a.m. Saturday, sending a large amount of water gushing into the streets, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Fire officials said each of the opened hydrants was an unnecessary call for service that made it harder for firefighters to respond to legitimate emergencies. In addition, the flowing water poses a threat to traffic and to nearby property, and could damage the hydrants.
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With Demand Growing, Xi3 Corporation Opens Pre-Orders for its PISTON Console (PC)
Xi3 Corporation also plans to disclose additional details about its forthcoming PISTON Console at the Gaming Expo held March 8—10 during the 2013 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas
Mar 08, 2013, 16:10 ET from Xi3 Corporation
SALT LAKE CITY and AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xi3 Corporation today announced it will begin accepting pre-orders for its PISTON™ Console (PC) at the Gaming Expo held today, tomorrow and Sunday during the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas.
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The list price of Xi3's PISTON Console starts at $999.99. Any PISTON Console pre-order placed between now and the end of SXSW 2013 (11:59 p.m. CST, Sunday, March 17, 2013), will receive a $100 discount off the list price, with pre-ordered PISTON Consoles shipped in time for the 2013 Holiday Season. (The special PISTON Console pre-order page is found at http://xi3.com/buy_now-piston.php.)
"Given the amount of awards, media attention and gamer interest the PISTON Console has generated since it was unveiled at CES 2013 in January, we've become seriously concerned that we will not be able to meet the demand for PISTON Consoles this year," said Jason A. Sullivan, founder, president and CEO of Xi3 Corporation. "That's why we have decided to begin accepting pre-orders on our PISTON Console, beginning today with the start of the SXSW Gaming Expo. Gaming Expo attendees will also get the benefit of being the first to see the PISTON Console in action."
Additional PISTON Console Details Forthcoming
Xi3 will showcase "live" gameplay on alpha versions of its PISTON Console at the 2013 SXSW Gaming Expo in Xi3's booth (#400). Additionally, Xi3 is slated to deliver a "live" on-stage presentation at the Gaming Expo on Saturday, March 9 beginning at 7 p.m.
"Clearly, the computer/video gaming market is huge, both in the personal computer and traditional console markets," Sullivan stated. "That being said, we believe there is a crying need for a machine that captures the best of both worlds, with the upgradeability of computer gaming rigs and the design and form factor of consoles. We believe our PISTON Consoles do exactly that—deliver the beauty and small size of consoles with the upgradeability of computers."
The grapefruit-sized Xi3 PISTON Console was announced at the 2013 International CES trade show in January as a "development stage system optimized for computer gameplay on large high-definition television monitors." This January announcement generated massive interest in the worldwide computer/video game industry, and Xi3 garnered several notable awards and honors for its PISTON efforts, even as a development stage product.
The PISTON Console is derived from the forthcoming X7A Modular™ Computer, Xi3's first power user computer. Xi3 will reveal additional product details about the PISTON Console and its plans for formally entering the game marketplace at the 2013 SXSW Gaming Expo.
NOTE: The 2013 SXSW Gaming Expo is being held March 8—10, 2013 in the Palmer Event Center at 900 Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas. The hours for the Gaming Expo are as follows:
- Friday, March 8: 3—9 p.m.
- Saturday, March 9: 12 Noon—8 p.m.
- Sunday, March 10: 12 Noon—8 p.m.
About Xi3 Corporation and the Xi3 Modular Computer
The first Xi3 Modular Computer (model X5A-5342) was unveiled at the 2011 International CES trade show where it won an Innovations Award from the Consumer Electronics Association in the Computer Hardware category. Initial shipments of the X5A Modular Computer began in late 2011.
Formed in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Xi3 Corporation utilizes "The Power of X" to bring its building block approach to the world of computing, an approach Xi3 applies internally and externally to hardware solutions and software applications. For more information about Xi3 Corporation, please visit www.Xi3.com.
The shape of the three-sided single piece casing, the end plate, and the overall shape of the Xi3 Modular Computer, as well as Xi3, PISTON, Modular, Xi3 Modular, "The Power of X" and ISYS Technologies are trademarks and unique trade dress of ISYS Technologies, Inc.
David Politis, Xi3 Corporation, 801-534-4403, firstname.lastname@example.com
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In order to develop and inspire a strong culture of leadership within SIUE Athletics, The Leadership Development Academy was born in 2012. Through this program, every year a pair of student-athletes from each team is provided intentional leadership education and training through group discussion, activities, and relationship building. Head Coaches also participate in the program by attending roundtable discussions on pertinent topics affecting the current culture of their team, as well as providing opportunities for the emerging leaders to apply their newly learned skills. Those student-athletes who participated in previous years serve as mentors for the student-athletes new to the program.
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CARROLLTON -- Nancy Howard describes the last two years as "a living nightmare."
In August of 2012, as she drove into her garage, a gunman pulled a weapon and demanded her purse.
"I physically shoved my purse into his chest and I said, 'Jesus, save me,' and he shot me," she told News 8.
Howard was shot in the face.
"I was gurgling blood and couldn't breath," she said.
She knew she needed help quickly. "I heard God speak to me, and he said, 'Get up, get up.'"
Bleeding, Howard first crawled and then was able to get up and walk into her kitchen and call 911.
The bullet entered her temple and lodged in her right lung. Her survival is miraculous.
"It is a miracle and that is my God," she said. "My God is more powerful than a speeding bullet."
While recovering in the hospital, Nancy got a call from her husband of more than 30 years, Frank Howard.
"He tells me that he needs to tell me something that is going to come out, which is that he was having an affair," she said.
While that news was a surprise, Nancy soon got more shocking news: Frank had been arrested for hiring a hitman to kill her.
"I was in disbelief," she said. "Truly, in disbelief."
And the news kept coming. Frank Howard's former boss sued him for allegedly embezzling more than $6 million. Police say part of that money was used to hire the hitman to shoot Nancy.
Police say Frank Howard planned the hit for more than three years so he could be with his lover, whom he lavished with expensive homes, money, and gifts. More than 10 people were involved in the hit.
This month, Frank Howard went to trial. His mistress took the stand.
We asked Nancy Howard what it was like to face her husband's mistress in court.
"Everything from the bottom of my guts wanted to just throw up," she said. "I was just sick."
Frank Howard was convicted and given a life sentence. Afterward, Nancy got to address him in court.
"I told him I forgive him for the lies, for the adultry, for the busting up our family," Nancy Howard said.
The couple's children testified on their father's behalf, and that was difficult for her, but she understood.
"They were raised to love, honor, and respect their dad," Nancy Howard said.
Nancy Howard lost her right eye and the bullet is still lodged in her lung. Her recovery has been excrutiating, but she turned to her faith to strengthen her.
It was also her faith that allowed her to forgive all those involved.
"I still feel some very big hurt, but if I wasn't able to forgive, bitterness would just take over and my life would be controlled by that bitterness, anger, and rage," she told us.
Nancy Howard said God didn't spare her life to be angry, but to turn her pain into purpose; to tell her story of survival to help other hurting women.


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Pregnancy at 6 Weeks
If you haven't already, go ahead and schedule that first prenatal appointment. While you're on the phone, ask for a prenatal vitamin recommendation, and find out whether the medications you're currently taking are safe for your baby.
Start taking your prenatal vitamins, if you haven't already, and continue to avoid drugs, alcohol and excessive caffeine. About 150 mg of caffeine per day is the safe limit according to the American Pregnancy Association, if any. You'll want to stay away from all three during your pregnancy.
Your Body at 6 Weeks Pregnant
Most women with nausea will experience it in the morning. However, about one in three women will have more nausea in the evening. It's important to drink fluids during the times you are not nauseous in order to prevent dehydration. Taking over-the-counter Vitamin B6, 25 mg tablets, two to three times per day is safe and will often help. Foods containing ginger, as well as acupressure have also proved to be helpful. If your nausea is very severe, your health care provider can prescribe some medications that will help you feel better. If the nausea is affecting you greatly and you are becoming more and more dehydrated and weak, call your health care provider's office and ask to be seen as soon as possible. Your health care provider might suggest you receive intravenous fluids (an IV) to rehydrate your body. If your nausea is significant, you will lose some weight during this time. Some weight loss is normal, and usually not dangerous for the baby.
Your Baby at 6 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is now about the size of a lentil. His organs are starting to form, and this process will continue for the next four weeks. This is a very sensitive time for your baby's development, so it's especially important to stay away from toxins and alcohol now. His heart is starting to beat, and his arms and leg buds are starting to form. In a week or two, you will be able to see your baby move. The placenta continues to grow into your uterus to establish your baby's sources of nutrients and oxygen.
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Arabic yamin يمين, pl. yaminal aiman. The teaching of the Qur'an with reference to an oath, is expressed in the following verses:-
Surah ii. 225 : "God will not; punish you for an inconsiderate word in your oath, but he will punish you for that which your hearts have assented to."
Surah v. 91 :"God will not punish you for an inconsiderate word in your oaths, but he will punish you in regard to an oath taken seriously. Its expiation shall be to feed ten poor persons with such moderate food as ye feed your own families with, or to clothe them; or to set, free a captive. But he who cannot find means shall fast three days."
Surah xvi. : "Take not your oaths between you deceitfully."
The following is the teaching of Muhammad, as given in the traditions :-
"Whoever swears to a thing and says, 'if it please God,' and acts contrary to his oath, it is no sin."
"Swear not by idols or by your own fathers".
"Swear not by God except it be to the truth."
"Whosoever swears by the prayers or by the fast, or by the pilgrimage, is not a Muslim."
The Prophet used generally to swear in these words "No, by the Turner of Hearts."
According to the Hidayah (Hamilton's ed. vol. vi.. pp. 1, 2) yamin is constituted by the use of the name of Almighty God, or by any of those appellations by which the Deity generally known or understood.
False oaths are of three kinds:-
(1) Al-Yaminu 'l-Ghamus اليمين الغموس
An oath taken concerning a thing already past, in which is conveyed an intentional intentional falsehood on the part of the swearer: such an oath is highly sinful, the Prophet having declared — "Whosoever sweareth falsely, the same shall be condemned to hell."
(2) Al- Yaminu 'l-mun'aqid اليمين المنعقد
An oath taken concerning a matter which is to come. Thus, a man swears that he will do such a thing, or he will not do such a thing, and where be fails in this, expiation is incumbent upon him, which expiation is established on the authority of the sacred writings.
(3) Yaminu 'l-Laghw يمين اللغو
An oath. taken concerning an incident or transaction. already past, where the swearer believes that the matter to which he thus bears testimony accords with what he swears, though it should happen to he actually otherwise; which case it may be hoped from the divine mercy that the swearer will not be condemned for such an oath. The expiation, or kaffarah, is of no avail for the Yaminu 'l-Ghamus, but it is necessary for the Yaminu 'l-mun'aqid. It consists of either feeding or clothing ten poor persons, or releasing a Muslim captive.
The Muslim law with regard to oaths is a modification of the Talmudic law, for from the Divine Law the Jewish doctors deduced many special cases of perjury, which are thus classified :-
(1) Jus jurandum promassorium, a rash or inconsiderate oath for the future, or a false assertion respecting the past (Lev. v. 4).
(2) Vanum, an absurd contradictory assertion.
(3) Depositi, breach of contract denied (Lev. xix. 11).
(4) Testimonii, judicial perjury (Lev. v. 1). (H. W. P. in Smith's Dict. of the Bible.) The Mosaic law admitted expiation in the case of rash or forgotten oaths, vide Lev. v.4, but the Yaminu 'l-mun'aqid of Muslim law allows a much greater latitude, for it applies to all vows or oaths excepting those intentionally false made with regard to future events.
The teaching of Muslim jurists on the subject of oath's and vows, exhibits that reservatio mentalis of Muslim morality which is so similar to that of the Jewish Rabbis, and which was condemned by Jesus Christ in St. Matt. xxiii. 16.
Sunni writers on jurisprudence say that an oath should be expressed by such attributes of the Deity as are commonly used in swearing, such as the power, or the glory, or the might of God, because an oath is usually expressed wider one or other of those qualities; and the sense of gamin, viz. "strength" is by this means obtained, since as the swearer believes in the power, glory, and might and other attributes of the Deity, it follows that the mention of these attributes only is sufficient to strengthen the resolution in the performance of the act vowed, or the avoidance thereof.
If a man swear "by the knowledge of God," it does not constitute an oath, because an oath expressed by the knowledge of God is not in use; moreover, by "knowledge" is frequently implied merely that which is known; and in this sense the word knowledge is not expressive either of the name of God, or of any of His attributes. In the same manner, should a person swear "by the wrath of God," or "by the mercy of God," it does not constitute an oath, because an oath is not commonly expressed by any of these attributes: moreover by the word rahmah is sometimes understood "rain," and "heaven" is also occasionally expressed by that term; and by the word Ghaiz is understood "punishment" and none of those are either appellations or attributes of the Deity.
If a person swear by another name than that of God,—such as "the Prophet," or "the Holy Temple," this does not constitute an oath, as the Prophet has said, "if any man among you take so oath, he must swear by the name of God, or else his oath is void." If a person swear by the Qur'an, it does not constitute an oath, although the Qur'an be the word of God, because men do not swear by the Qur'an The compiler of the Hidayah observes that this is where the swearer only says," by the Prophet," or "by the temple" or "by the Qur'an." but if the swearer say, "If I act contrary to what I now say, may I be deprived "of the Prophet," or "of the temple," or "of the Qur'an," this constitutes an oath, because such privation would reduce the swearer to the state of an infidel, and the suspension of infidelity upon a condition amounts to yamin.
Abu Hanifah alleges that if a man should swear "by the truth of God ," this does not constitute an oath, and in this Imam Muhammad coincides. There are two opinions of Abu Yusuf recorded on this point. According to one, it is not an oath; but according to the other it is an oath, because truth is one of the attributes of the 'Deity, signifying the certainty of the divine existence, and hence it is the same as if the swearer were to say," by God, the truth!" and as oaths are common under this mode of expression, so an oath is hereby constituted. The argument of Imam Muhammad and Abu Hanifah is that the term "the truth," as here expressed, relates merely to the identity of the godhead as the object of obedience, and hence on oath thus expressed appears to be taken by that which is neither an appellation nor an attribute of God. The learned jurists, however, say that if a person express himself thus, "by the truth I will do so and so," this constitutes an oath, because the truth is one of the appellatives or proper names of God. But if a person 'were to say, "I will do this truly," it does not amount to an oath, because the word truly can only be taken, in. this case, as a corroboration or confirmation of the promise contained in the speech, being the same as If he were to say,"I shall do this indeed." If a man say, "I swear," or "I vow," or "I testify," whether the words "by God" be superadded or not, it constitutes an oath, because such wards are commonly used. swearing; the use of them in the present tense is undisputed; and they are also sometimes need in the future tense, where the context admits of a construction in the present; and attestation amounts to an oath, as in that sense it occurs in the sacred writings. Now sweating "by the name of God" is both customary and conformable to the divine ordanances, but without the name of God it is forbidden. When it so occurs, therefore, it must be construed into a lawful oath; hence some say that intention is not requisite in it; others, however, allege that the intention is essential, because the words here recited bear the construction of a promise, that is, they admit of being received as applying to the future, and also of being taken as a vow without the name of God.
If a person, speaking in the Persian language, were to say "I swear by God," it, amounts to an oath, because here the idiom confines the expression solely to the present; but if he were to say simply, "I swear," some allege that this does not constitute an oath. If he were to say, "I swear by the divorce of my wife," this is not an oath, as an oath is not so expressed. in practice. If a man in swearing say "by the age" or "the existence of God," it constitutes an oath, because the age or existence of God signifies his eternity, which is one of his attributes.
If a person should say, "If I do this may I be a Jew, or a Christian, or an infidel," it constitutes an oath; because, as the swearer has made the condition a sign of infidelity, it follows that he is conscious of his obligation to avoid the condition; and this obligation is possible, by making it an oath, in such a way as to render unlawful to himself that which is lawful. And if the oath relate to anything which he, has done in the time past, as if he were to say, "If I have done so may I be a Jew or an infidel." and so forth, this is yaminu 'l-Ghamis, or "perjuty." The swearer is not, however, in this case made a Jew or an infidel, because the words "may I be an infidel," and so forth, relate to some future indefinite period. Some, on the contrary, have alleged that be becomes actually as an infidel," because the penalty which the swearer imprecates upon himself relates to the present instant of hits testimony, being the same as if he were to say, "I am a Jew." &c. But the majority of doctors say, the swearer does not become a Jew or infidel in either of the oases, either in that of a vow with respect to the future, or an oath regarding the past, provided he consider this merely as a form of swearing. But If he boiler, that by thus sweating he fully subjects himself to the penalty expressed, he suffers accordingly, in either instance, because be appears consenting to infidelity, on account of having ventured upon a thing by the commission of which he conceives that he may be rendered an infidel.
If a person say, "If I do this, may, the anger of God fall upon me," this does not constitute a vow, as not being a customary mode of expression for that purpose. And so also, if a person .were to say, "May I be an adulterer or a drunkard or an usurer," because these are not generally understood or received as forms of swearing.
The following are considered the meat solemn and binding methods of taking an oath-:
1. Saying three times. "by the Great God."
2. Taking the Qur'an and saying, "by what this contains of the word of God."
3. By placing a sword on the Qur'an.
4. By saying, "I Impose upon myself divorcement."
Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam


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BOONVILLE — Rams soccer is going to remember what they were able to accomplish Wednesday night against Ashe County for many years to come.
Down 2-1 with under 20 minutes remaining, Starmount struck twice in under five minutes and held on for a 3-2 win, their fifth-straight, and their first win against the Ashe County Huskies since 2010. With just more than 14 minutes remaining, a handball inside the box gave sophomore Victor Maya the chance to take the penalty shot.
"We had practiced for Wilkes Central the week before, because we thought that game might go into PKs, and that day I was number one in the penalties," Maya said. "[When the opportunity came] all the guys were like, 'Let Victor take it.'"
He did take it, and he scored to put the Rams up 3-2 during a giant shift in momentum. The Rams (12-4, 8-2 MVAC) already had led early in the game, thanks to a goal by junior Jeyson Pineda, but the Huskies (10-6, 8-2 MVAC) were able to respond. Seven minutes into the second half, the Huskies got their first lead of the game, but the team collected itself and fought back.
That's where Pineda entered the picture again. Pineda got the ball off of a free kick, cut past a defender and shot it just past the keeper to the left-hand side.
"I'd missed quite a few, so I knew I had to take a shot," Pineda said. "It brings a lot of pride to play for this team, because when you win, [the community] notices because it's so small."
It isn't the first time Starmount has had to battle back in the second half. Down against Bishop McGuinness early in the season, the team rallied off five goals in the second half to win. With Wednesday night's match being a conference match, the stakes were much higher for the team.
"I trust my players," Zamora said. "I told the upperclassmen [Tuesday], 'None of us have beat Ashe County. I'm trusting you guys to lead the team.' Sure, I love the younger players… but they need leadership."
"I think we're a lot better this year than we were last year. Last year, we couldn't beat Ashe, but this year, we've been one of the toughest teams in the conference," senior captain Vicente Adame said.
"Vicente dropped back to center back and he did it without hesitating. It was that willingness to lead, my upperclassmen, that I think made the difference. They didn't want to give up," Zamora said.
With the playoff push already in full swing, Starmount's next match is Monday night at Elkin at 5:15.
Ryan DeCosta can be reached at 336-258-4052 or via Twitter @rsdecosta.


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Utah Jazz: Positivity and a pigskin in the air at Media Day
Jazz Source Alpine, UTOct. 2, 2012 9:32 a.m.
This team is stuck in a quandry. They need Jeffersons offense because there is nobody else that can consistently provide as much but they don't need another season of his doormat defense. We learned in the playoffs however that his offense is not good enough to carry this team anywhere that matters so why not cut our losses and move on?
Personally I would rather seem the Jazz unload Jefferson at the deadline and find a way to keep Millsap. Millsap is a bit short but I think Favors ability to guard the rim would allow for it and then you get the benefit of all the other things that Millsap does so well.
Favors has to take minutes from someone and get on the floor. Hopefully we can play Millsap at the three in enough situations until the trade deadline and get something done. I suspect though that Millsap sees the reality facing him that Favors is going to take a chunk of his minuts and thus he did not want to extend until something is resolved or determined to guarantee more of a full time role for him.


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Luis Perez RP FA 3 years ago
Perez signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays on Friday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.
Perez spent all of 2014 on the disabled list after pitching in six games with th Blue Jays in 2013. The 28-year-old reliever will look to make a comeback from Tommy John surgery, as the contract likely includes an invite to spring training, though that hasn't been confirmed.
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Braves signed LHP Luis Perez to a minor league contract.
Perez had a tryout with the Braves last week, and they evidently liked what they saw. He'll provide depth at Triple-A Gwinnett.
Luis Perez RP FA 4 years ago
Luis Perez had a tryout with the Braves on Monday.
Perez was just released by the Blue Jays last week. The 29-year-old missed most of last season while making his way back from Tommy John surgery and had scar tissue removed from his elbow in January.
Luis Perez RP FA 4 years ago
A source tells MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo that "as many as eight teams" have interest in Luis Perez.
Perez was released by the Blue Jays earlier in the week. The left-hander in on the comeback trail from elbow surgery this winter.
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Blue Jays released LHP Luis Perez.
Perez, who is coming back from offseason elbow surgery, was cut from Jays' camp earlier this month. The 29-year-old southpaw appeared in six games with Toronto last season and owns a 4.50 ERA over 112 innings in the majors.
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Blue Jays reassigned LHP Luis Perez, C Derrick Chung and C Jack Murphy to minor league camp.
It's the second round of cuts the Jays have made this spring. Perez, 29, underwent offseason surgery to remove scar tissue from his left elbow and is expected to begin the season on the disabled list. Perez is 5-6 with a 4.50 ERA over 112 innings in the major leagues.
Luis Perez RP FA 4 years ago
Luis Perez recently underwent surgery to remove scar tissue from his left elbow.
The scar tissue was related to Perez's Tommy John surgery. The left-hander missed all of last season due to the ailment but remains on track to be ready for the start of spring training.
Luis Perez RP FA 4 years ago
Blue Jays activated LHP Luis Perez from the 60-day disabled list.
Perez has missed all season with a partially torn UCL, but he's ready to join the big club after a long rehab process. The lefty held a 3.43 ERA over 35 games for the Jays last season.
Luis Perez RP FA 4 years ago
Luis Perez will try to rehab his UCL tear.
The ligament is not completely torn, so there is some hope that the left-hander will be able to avoid another surgical procedure. He's doubtful to pitch this season.
Luis Perez RP FA 4 years ago
Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopopulos said Tuesday that Luis Perez (elbow) is "pretty far away" from resuming a minor league rehab assignment.
Perez was shut down after he felt pain in his surgically-repaired elbow during his first rehab appearance on June 10. The setback wasn't considered serious and he has resumed throwing, but there's no timetable for his return to game action.


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Living (As a Jew) in Three Dimensions of Time
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