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DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co will produce both its current F-150 pickup and a new model for about six months to avoid disrupting sales of the top-selling U.S. vehicle and safeguard against potential kinks tied to the truck's extensive overhaul, people familiar with the plans said.
The second-largest U.S. automaker aims to start production of the new truck around July 2014, sources said. Ford will continue to build the older model for the first six months of the new F-150's launch.
The automaker took more time to prepare its factories to build newer truck models in 2003 and 2008, according to Barclays Capital analyst Brian Johnson. Ford was able to revamp its plants at a more "leisurely" place in 2008, when high fuel prices sapped demand for larger, gas-guzzling models.
But planning for the upcoming F-150 comes as U.S. demand for trucks is quickly growing, stoked by strength in the housing and oil industries. Ford cannot afford any disruption to production at a time when U.S. sales of full-size pickups are increasing at almost three times the pace of the overall industry.
"In order to ramp up, you have to retool...and that means you have to take capacity offline," IHS Automotive analyst Mike Jackson said. "To do that, at a period of time when demand is so strong, makes it a bit challenging."
Ford, which reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, declined to comment. The F-series trucks and SUV derivatives such as the Expedition account for more than 90 percent of Ford's global profit, according to Morgan Stanley.
Ford builds the F-150 in Kansas City, Missouri and Dearborn, Michigan. The Dearborn truck factory was partially shut down during the last week of June to allow for some "facility work" for the new F-150, according to a May plant newsletter.
At the Detroit auto show this year, Ford showed a truck concept dubbed the Atlas that hinted at a bolder, lighter design. Sources have previously said Ford is looking to cut at least 700 pounds from its F-150 truck.
Ford's overhaul of the F-150 includes relying on more aluminum and lightweight materials to meet future fuel economy standards. Ford already uses aluminum in the hood of its current F-150, but the new truck will use it more extensively.
Aluminum is about one-third the weight of conventional steel, but different factory equipment is required to manipulate the material.
"You wouldn't want to do both plants simultaneously because if there is a glitch, you don't want that cutting off supply of all trucks," Johnson said.
It is unusual, but not unprecedented, for automakers to build older models alongside the new ones, especially when it comes to top-sellers.
Ford is allocating more time than General Motors Co to change over to the new model, Johnson said. GM built the old and new versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups for about two months this year, a GM spokeswoman said.
Additional reporting by Ben Klayman and Paul Lienert; Editing by Martin Howell and Leslie Gevirtz


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Choosing a great internist is one significant step to receiving the very best health care. You will see your internist including guidance about how to keep a healthy weight, regular checkups and screenings together with non-emergency illnesses like colds that are common for most medical needs.
Making sure he/she takes your insurance plan. You have to be sure the internist you select is insured in your health plan, should you like to avoid paying out of pocket for physician visits. Insurance providers normally have in-network physicians and hospitals inside their plans when your physician isn't covered in your insurance plan, so this should be your first concern to avoid the additional fees which come into play.
Area of specialty. Internists can have several sub-specializations. You can have internists who focus on treating and diagnosing problems with particular organs of the body such as kidneys and the lungs. Ensure your internist is well versed with this particular region, in case you have specific health needs which could reap the benefits of a specialist. Most internists can treat a number of ailments that you might not have to view a specialist for.
Get referrals. You will feel more comfortable when you see with an internist who's recommended by somebody you understand. Request friends and family, co-workers or family associates to advocate the right internist. You may even request any other health care supplier you understand to recommend. Consistently ask your present physician to recommend someone in the brand new place if you're going to a brand new place.
Meet the physician in person. A great physician ought to not be difficult to speak to. Visit his Raleigh NC office for instance and get a feel of the staff and their services. If you're uncomfortable with the doctor, don't ignore your instinct and find someone else.
If you are having headaches along with neck pain then its time for you to examine why you have this problem. In most cases if you are experiencing neck pain it can lead to a headache. So what would be the neck pain causes, and just how can we eliminate this sort of condition? First we will take a look at what may cause neck pain and also the resulting headache, and then we will take a look at suggestions to solving this concern.
Let's say you have back/neck pain about the left side. You're going to massage the location. Apply somewhat massage oil on it to avoid abrasion on account of rubbing / pushing. Close up your 3 left-hand fingers (index, middle and ring fingers) and press from the upper left side of the back neck. Then push towards the spine (middle of your respective back neck). Turn your brain gradually off to the right in reply to the push. Next, repeat the massage but at a lower position and soon you get to the lower back neck. Do for just two – 3 minutes. Remember to apply appropriate pressure – easy or soft.
The intervertebral discs are thinnest and a lot vulnerable to injury inside the cervical spine. The head is a very weighty object balanced precariously around the thin shaft with the neck. Forceful hyperflexion or hyper-extension of the neck can easily damage the delicate cervical discs. Additionally, the conventional and excepted process which includes become referred to as degenerative disc disease is almost always present in the cervical spinal levels, particularly from C5 downwards. Both degenerated discs and bulging discs are suspected of sourcing neck pain in more patients than another reason. This is ironic, considering incredibly comprehensive and wide ranging research indicates simply no correlation between disc issues and the presence of neck pain in the huge sampling of patients.
All chiropractors are required to be licensed professionals, and this will take as much as 4 years of undergraduate work after which another 4 years of Chiropractic College and a national board exam assuring licensure exam. The majority of state licensing boards ask that a the least a couple of years undergrad work be completed and others are asking that the bachelors degree be obtained. A passing grade that is at least 75% must be made with a chiropractor national board exam, as with every other professional and healthcare professions.
Various scientific studies involving neck pain acupuncture have proven that it may actually are more effective than drugs, or massage. People commonly check out get a Swedish or Shiatsu massage after they experience pain in the neck, or pop an all natural pill to ease the anguish. It is proven that people who received acupuncture for neck pain experienced faster relief, and got less neck pain 'attacks' down the road. This breakthrough study will sure make many of us reconsider their mode of treatment, in particular when they get neck pains frequently.
Having established the reason for the neck pain you might proceed to administer a different way of managing the pain after consultation along with your Cary NC physician. Applying heat to the sore area is one of the most frequent ways of dealing with neck pain. You can use a hot water bottle or possibly a towel dipped in domestic hot water and wrung to leave a hot damp towel. Heat application encourages the flow of blood to the area therefore accelerating the healing of tissues in the area. It also prevents swelling as liquids forming inside the injured area are quickly taken away by the fast-flowing blood. This method can also help relax tensed muscles that could be aggravating the problem.
Chiropractic is a hands-on technique that focuses mainly on the neuromusculoskeletal system. It is practiced by manipulating the bones and the muscles. Any kind of pain, be it neck pain, back pain, this method helps to reduce pain and achieve permanent relief. Pain is determined as the side effect caused by a disorder in the nervous or musculoskeletal system.
Chiropractic can be used effectively for treating various bodily disorders that are related to the spinal cord. These ailments can be spinal disorders, neck problems, back problems, etc. Most of these problems can be traced as a result of trauma or accidents from our childhood. These pains are not realized immediately but they may reflect in the later years.
This Corona chiropractor uses a natural healing technique by adjusting the joints of the body, especially along the spine which aids in complete relief from several types of pain. The basic principle of chiropractic is that any interference with the nerve supply that is directly related with the brain and the spinal cord, can affect any body part. This interference can be observed in the form of a subluxation or trauma to the spine.
In simple words, it can be explained that any part of the spine when subluxated, the related nerves get trapped. These trapped nerves later start causing the irritation and may develop pain. This can be hazardous if left ignored. This trapping can be corrected by the method of manipulation or adjustment. This Corona chiropractor initially observes the patient and studies the basic problem. Once all the relevant examinations are done, the proper decision is made.
Consulting a chiropractor for your back pain relief is highly suggested. All the treatment measures are taken only after the deep investigation about the chief complaint. Spinal manipulation is the primary level of treatment that is highly used by the chiropractic specialists. This process is not only very safe and effective, but it is cost effective and helps you to return at work very quickly.
The technique of cervical manipulation is used by the chiropractor to give neck pain relief. Since the neck, also called the cervical spine, bears the weight of your head, it needs proper posture to help support it. It also allows your head to move in all directions making it very susceptible to injury and the pain. Injury, accidents, aging, incorrect posture are the basic reasons that cause neck pain.
Be it neck pain or back pain, chiropractic can help you achieve permanent relief. Attending a few office visits is necessary, and the visits can be increased depending on the severity of your pain. Chiropractic does not involve any kind of medicinal intake. It is merely a hands-on approach to alleviate body pain. You may have various reasons for visiting your Corona chiropractor, but rest assured you will learn more about your body and how to prevent neck and back pain. Through the use of chiropractic adjustments, exercise therapy, nutrition and lifestyle changes you will be able to live a healthier life. To learn more about how Chiropractic can help you,
Lower back and neck pain are certainly typical ailments and the hunt for alternative remedies has steadily grown since we discover the unwished-for results of prescription drugs, like acetaminophen. Natural herbs are one means you'll be able to choose to assist in countering and alleviating neck pain, back pain.
As stated by the National Pain Foundation, some back and neck nuisance might possibly be induced by inside organs which aren't even near the backbone or spine. In case you go through consistent or serious ache, get in touch with your doctor or a neurologist to help you locate exactly the reason for the trouble. And even if numerous pure substances obtained from plant sources are regarded as safe, several might have uncomfortable side effects on your body. When thinking about using natural herbs for lower back and neck pain, explore premier health websites to examine potential medicine interactions and precautionary measures.
Lower back pain can be brought forth by exerting too much pressure on the muscle tissues of the posterior part. This takes place when the muscle is torn or excessively elongated owing to straining physical work like lifting or abrupt motion. Quite often, the soreness is confined within a specific region. One more potential reason for lower back pain is actually a herniated disc.
The back comprises discs known as herniates. Herniates feature a tender, interior core which can at times get out due to harm. In case this occurs, force is exercised on the spinal nerve and causes nuisance and a tickling feeling that can be experienced up to the legs completely. Cracks or a late time of life can also have an effect upon the joints that bind the vertebrae in the back. When the vertebrae slide against one another, nerves can be squeezed tightly and cause lower backache.
One of the best things that you can do to get some relief from back pain may not seem like relief at all. Get up and get moving. If you have hurt your back the desire to lie in bed until it feels better can be very powerful. However, a lot of the times this is the worst thing you can do. Starting slow, get up and get moving, every time you get up will be easier than the last time. While this is most definitely not a cure for back pain, moving and stretching the back muscles can bring relief over time.
Neck nuisance is a consequence of disorders with the nerves, connective tissues, muscles, bones, articulations or spinal column. The most widespread causes include physical damage or deterioration on any of these vital constituents, whilst more uncommon causes consist of tumors or contagions.
The most usual reason for neck ache is harm to the muscles and ligaments or connective tissues. Any hasty turning or jerking like that gone through in vehicle hits, sports injury or a collapse can cause nuisance.
Diseases characterized by inflammation such as degenerative joint disease and rheumatism can bear upon the neck by generating rheumatic bone spurs or joint wear and tear, which brings on more marked, continuing nuisance.
As individuals grow older, the discs located in the neck are vulnerable to deterioration, which can lead to disc degeneration. This places strain on the backbone and can bring forth unrelenting neck pain. Other more exceptional reasons for nuisance comprise tumors, contagions, inherited disorders and medical problems, for example myelopathy and stricture.


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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Saint Leo softball team (25-13, 6-3 SSC) defeated the Nova Southeastern Sharks (13-21, 2-13 SSC) in two games, Saturday afternoon from AD Griffin Sports Complex in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. In addition to a win on Friday night, the Lions' two wins on Saturday sealed the 3-game SSC series sweep of the Sharks.
Much like the first game of the series, the Lions were the first to put a run on the board during the second day of conference action, scoring five runs in the top of the first inning of game one. It was again McKenzie Burns who led off the inning for Saint Leo, drawing a walk and stealing second base in typical Burns fashion. The rest of the inning passed in a blur of two dropped third-strikes, two hit-by-pitches, two walks, and one Sharks' pitching change. In fact, only Brittany Ewing registered a hit in the inning, while McKenzie Burns, Brittany Martinez, Rachelle Gremo, Brittany Ewing, and Chelsey Steedley combined for five unearned runs.
With Nova Southeastern unable to score throughout the contest, the Lions were able to tack on three more runs in the top of the fifth inning for the eight-run. It was junior Chelsey Steedley who led off the inning when she blasted a solo homerun over the left-field fence and junior Kylee Hardesty then kept the offense going with a single through the left side. With Jackie Carey pinch running for Hardesty, Angela Kafalas stepped to the plate and sent a double to the left-center wall. Torrie Weindorf then sacrifice bunted Kafalas over to third base, and a wild pitch allowed Kafalas to take home plate for the Lions' eighth run of the game.
Freshman Alana Table collected the win in the first game of the day, tossing a five-inning complete game to improve her record to 9-5 on the season. Tabel collected three strikeouts in the effort, allowing just four hits and one walk.
The second game of the day featured a different beginning, as the Sharks were the first to put a run on the board. In the bottom of the first inning, Nova's Lorena Spaulding led off with a bunt single, giving the Sharks a base runner. After Spaulding stole second, Samira Tanaka collected a single that allowed Spaulding to score and give the Sharks their first lead of the series.
In their next at-bat, the Lions launched an offensive attack to gain the lead. In the bottom of the second inning, Gremo led off for the Lions with a hit-by-pitch, and was advanced to second on a groundout from Ewing. On the next pitch, Steedley blasted an infield single that allowed Gremo to reach third, just before Steedley stole second base. With two Saint Leo runners in scoring position, Hardesty stepped up to the plate and sent a single through the right side that allowed both Gremo and Steedley to score, giving the Lions a 2-1 lead.
In the bottom of the second, however, the Sharks came back to tie the game at two. Nova Southeastern's Shelby Talon began the inning for the Sharks, leading off with a double down the right-field line. After a quick Saint Leo pitching change, Talon was moved over to third base by a sacrifice bunt, and one out later, Nova's Melanie Spicola collected an infield single that allowed Talon to score and tie the game at 2-2.
Again, the Lions would not accept a tied ballgame, so in the top of the third, Saint Leo launched another offensive attack that would eventually score ____ runs. Once again, Burns started off the infield with an infield single and quickly stole second base. Shortly afterward, three consecutive hits from Thompson, Steiner, and Gremo allowed for two runs to score and put the Lions up by two. After a strikeout from Ewing, a single from Steedley coupled wit a Sharks error allowed two more Saint Leo runners to score, giving the Lions a 6-2 lead.
The Sharks were able to tack on more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning, scoring two runs off of a combination of a walk and two singles, but it wasn't enough, as the Lions followed suit and scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning thanks to singles from Steiner, Gremo, Steedley, and Hardesty to make the score, 8-4.
In the bottom of the six, the Sharks again scored two runs off of four singles and two Saint Leo errors to put the score at 8-6. However, the Lions answered back in the top of the seventh, scoring one more run when a double from Ewing scored Gremo and gave the Lions a 3-run lead.
Saint Leo's Ashley Ehlers started in the circle for the Lions before Megan Still and Alana Tabel came in for relief duties. As a pitching staff, the Lions combined for five strikeouts in game, allowing 13 hits and just one walk. In addition, Tabel collected both wins for the day.
Offensively, Saint Leo collected 18 hits and five walks on the day, as well as a grand total of nine stolen bases.
The Lions continue Sunshine State Conference action on Thursday, Mar. 28, when they head to Melbourne, Fla. to take on the Florida Tech Panthers. First pitch of the contest is set for 7 p.m.
For more on the Saint Leo softball program, stay current with SaintLeoLions.com. Also, be sure to 'Like' the Lions on Facebook and 'Follow' the Lions on Twitter.


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WORCESTERSHIRE'S Labour group says it is "totally against" building a new Worcester river bridge - saying it will only bring more chaos and congestion to the city centre.
The view directly contradicts the stance of the Labour leader of Worcester City Council, who only last month wrote to Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to find the money for it.
Councillor Adrian Gregson, the city's leader, said last month how if money "really is no object" Mr Cameron should help get a second central river crossing in place.
But Worcestershire County Council is responsible for transport - and today it can be revealed how his own party colleagues disagree with that view.
Councillor Richard Udall, chairman of the county's Labour group, said: "We firmly oppose such a suggestion - it would drag more congestion into Worcester and could make the situation worse.
"We need to reduce the number of through vehicles from entering the city centre, which would improve capacity and open the city up for trade."
He also told your Worcester News he "supports the alternative proposal" of the county's Conservative leadership, which is intent on funding a new flooding alleviation scheme for New Road to protect it.
Last month the main Worcester Bridge had to close during the floods, mainly because of water coming up over New Road.
Councillor Alan Amos, also from the county's Labour group, said: "The traffic situation in Worcester is dire.
"We want to get the traffic out of Worcester city centre but having a second river bridge won't do that."
He says Labour policy at county-level was based around lobbying for a North West Link Road to take more cars around Worcester than through it.
Cllr Gregson says his main concern during the closure was the impact it had upon independent traders and other businesses in the city.
He says had Mr Cameron visited Worcester last month, he would have "been able to show him the misery our businesses face" when the only city river bridge shuts.
He has called upon the premier to "dig deep to find the cash" for a second crossing "within the city boundary".
Yesterday, he said: "I think we're all in agreement there needs to be a second city bridge, but there's no fast and hard decision on where it will be.
"The first thing we would need to do is look at options. It could be further out."
Last week the Conservative leadership at the county council said it would not support a second city bridge, and is prepared to focus future transport investments elsewhere.


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Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I agree with the opinion that close friends and family should tell someone if his or her spouse is cheating on them. Here is my predicament: All three people involved in a love triangle are friends of mine. The affair started about a year ago in a heat-of-the-moment situation. It grew into a relationship from there.
I supported my friend, the lover, although I encouraged her to end it. The wife was suspicious from the beginning, but over the last few months has been asking some questions and making comments. The guy is playing them both, trying to make his marriage work, but still being involved in an emotional and physical affair.
I really want to tell the wife, and actually feel obligated to because she is a close friend, too, but in the process, it will blow everything up for my other friend, the lover. The guy, at this point, I don't care about. He will get what he deserves, which should be neither woman, hopefully. How have some of your readers handled situations like this before? I don't want to lose either friend in all this, but am scared I will lose both. -- Wish I Didn't Know, Winnipeg
Dear Wish: Enough of carrying this burden! Your friend, the lover, is a jerk, just like the husband. These are not true friends. On top of what they are doing, they involved you in their nasty little conspiracy. The wife is innocent. What were you thinking when you protected these two cheaters and lied to the poor wife?
Prepare to lose all three friends, but to regain the ability to sleep at night.
When the wife started hinting at you, you should have told her the truth then. So, when you do tell her, tell it all. Do not continue to keep parts of it hidden. It is her reality, and if her husband has been telling her she's crazy for doubting him, she will know she is not crazy and he's a louse. It may take a while for her to get past the initial denial and let it sink in, and she may yell at you, but understand that she will go through many feelings, and the first ones won't be the last ones.
Spill your guts. You don't need to tell raw details like sex moves and trysting places and such, but you do need to tell the wife when you found out about the affair and that you are terribly sorry for not telling her the truth right then. Tell her you feel rotten about knowing, especially when she was starting to feel it in her gut and you feigned innocence when she asked you questions. She asks you because she needs to know and her husband is lying to her. Everybody lies to her. You be the first to stop.
Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I threw a wet snowball at a person I thought was my friend and it was someone else. It hit her on the back and she turned around, saw it was me and scream, "Why? What did I ever do to you?" She is a kid from our class that nobody likes much and here I was acting like another mean girl picking on her. I told her I was sorry and thought she was a friend of mine. Then she really started to cry. She said: "I have no friends, no friends!"
I told my mom how bad I felt and asked what I could do and she couldn't think of anything good to do. What do you think? Please help! -- Mean Girl By Accident, Winnipeg
Dear By Accident: Go see your teacher or a guidance counsellor at your school privately (don't involve your friends) and describe the situation. The teacher or counsellor may know this girl from other incidents and might find a good way to make peace between the two of you. The teacher may be able to help her know for sure you really didn't mean to throw the snowball and hurt her and that you're truly sorry. It will show that you cared enough to go see someone about it and make your apology much more believable. That may help the girl know that not everybody dislikes her. Then start saying hello to this girl in class, even if your friends shun her. Acknowledge she is there, that she is seen and that she is greeted in a friendly way by you.
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Did you know?
Guerilla warfare was first used in South Africa, as were concentration camps.
South African history is a litany of conflicts and rivalries between the many groups that lived or had interests in the region. The most important historic battlefields, however, are from the time after the Dutch settlers arrived in 1652 to the end of the South African War (previously known as the Anglo-Boer War) in 1902.
When the Dutch traded with the local inhabitants, there were serious disputes that led to three KhoiKhoi-Dutch Wars around Cape Town between 1659 and 1677. The settlers' biggest problem, though, was protecting their sea route to the East. This they were able to do until 1795, when Britain first took occupation of the Cape after the Battle of Muizenberg.
The British handed back the Cape to the Dutch, but retook it in 1806 at the Battle of Blaauwberg. These, however, were minor in comparison to what was to come as the settlers expanded eastwards.
In the Eastern Cape there were nine Frontier Wars between 1779 and 1879, in which the Xhosa lost most of their lands. At about the same time, King Shaka of the Zulus was waging the Ndwandwe-Zulu War. He prevailed at Gqoki Hill and Mhlatuze River.
When the Boers arrived in the province they defeated Shaka's successor, Dingaan, at the Battle of Blood River in 1838. But soon they migrated inland after the arrival of the British.
The British fought the Zulu in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 with the most notable encounters at Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, which are 2 of the most famous South African battles.
They then turned their attention to the Boers of the Transvaal in the first South African War, but withdrew after the setback at Majuba Hill in 1881. This would be reversed during the second South African War of 1899-1902, which added many more historical battlefields to the landscape.
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The League of Researchers of South African Battlefields
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The vast majority of South Africa's historic battlefields are found in KwaZulu-Natal, best accessed from Durban's King Shaka International Airport. There are, however, a number of important battle sites spread across South Africa's other provinces.


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A9 TV, 11 June 2011
The creation of the universe is so glorious. There is a void, and there happens a sudden explosion in the void. The universe is formed in seconds. A boundless and perfect universe. Quadrillions of kilometers across, with a boundless perfection. At first, you look and there is nothing there. But Allah says, "Be." And it constantly spreads out from a single point. There is no need to be an expert to understand the beginning of the universe. If a point is constantly expanding, it is clear that it has a starting point, isn't it? It is impossible for it to expand without a starting point. It is so amazing the way such clear images and stereo sounds, 3D images, form in our brains. And in a space in the brain the size of a lentil. Everything is very amazing. We exist where as we would have been nothing. And it is impossible for something that exists to cease existing. For example, our words never vanish. Allah says in one verse He will cover up our errors, not that He will destroy them. It is impossible for anything to cease to exist. When a person commits a crime it does not cease to exist. Allah says He will cover it up. But it remains in His knowing for all eternity. It remains in that form. For example, I am speaking now. In 10 years' time the sound waves from these words will have reached a distant galaxy. And I will be newly speaking to them there. I will be newly speaking in 50 years' time when my image reaches another planet. A sunburst takes place, but it takes a very long time to reach here. Something happened in some stars a million years ago, but we only see it happening now.
A9 TV, 22 July 2011
You cannot issue commandments to a person with no faith. They must have a powerful faith. By which I mean a deep love of Allah in their hearts. They must fear Allah. To which end one must concentrate on the signs leading to faith. You can then suggest things to a person raised in that way, saying that this is lawful and this is not. But if you tell someone who has no perfection of faith, no belief, that this is banned but this is fine, that is in fact harmful. There is no point. Some of our brothers want to continue with the old madrassa style. But they already have communities of believers. They told them what is lawful and what not. But how can you explain the concept of lawful and unlawful to someone with no faith? To someone with no fear of Allah? You first have to have a solid faith. And if people have solid faith, there is no need to tell them as they will find these things out for themselves, what is lawful or unlawful. That is why Bediüzzaman says that the most important thing is the signs leading to faith. To reinforce people's faith. For them to believe in the existence and oneness of Allah.
People who know about the signs leading to faith, think. They begin grasping the existence and oneness of Allah. They love and fear Allah. Then they will also abide by His commandments. That is easy, yet they still do not want Islamic Union, Turkish-Islamic Union. But they are scrupulous when it comes to things that meet their earthly desires. Like getting married and circumcision. They worry about their stomachs or what they hear. But that is wrong. First comes Islamic Union, Turkish-Islamic Union, signs leading to faith. Everything will be resolved if you have Islamic Union. But without Islamic Union you will be miserable and suffer. You see the predicament of the Turkish-Islamic world – all fragmented. The Islamic world is fragmented. All Turks and the Islamic world must be united.
A9 TV, 18 May 2011
The micro-world is crucially important. Those who wish to preach must have a good knowledge of the micro-world if they wish to bring disbelief down. There are millions of secrets and details there. Allah has worked the micro-world like lace. The micro-world is laid out in the same way that a carpet consists of individual threads. There are millions of details in chromosomes, mitochondria and cofulae.
A9 TV, 27 April 2011
Trees only absorb 13 ions from the soil, they do not absorb the others. If a tiny cell can say, "these atoms are good for me" then they must be millions of times superior to the human mind. They talk about grass, but the mind of grass is million times powerful than that of humans. If you ask a human being to separate the iron in it, but without the mercury, take the magnesium and leave the lead out, nobody could do it. But they choose atoms one by one. They say, this is iron, I can use that. This is lead, lead is poisonous, I must leave that out. I must leave that mercury out, as well, they say. That is potassium, I need plenty of that, they say. For example, bananas contain high levels of potassium. All bananas are like that genetically. Bananas are recommended to meet our daily potassium needs. There is also high potassium in potatoes. The cell issues an instruction. It says, there is a strong need for potassium. That is bananas are genetically. So it says, in that case I had best absorb a lot of it. Once the appropriate level has been reached after absorption, it then issues a command not to absorb any more. And no more is absorbed. There is a decision made to absorb no more once that level of potassium has been taken up. There is also a specific quantity of magnesium in bananas. Once enough has been absorbed, it says, enough. It does not allow any more to be transported. It absorbs just the right level. Books tell us that bananas contain this much potassium and magnesium, and that much water. And specific quantities of vitamins. Neither more nor less. It makes just the right amount of vitamins. Vitamin B is very complex, but it makes it perfectly. There is a need for Vitamin C. Human beings strive really hard to obtain it. But it produces just the right amount of Vitamin C, and does not permit any more. The proteins it will produce are all determined in advance, and that is what it produces. Take barley. The protein in barley is only in barley, not in the other cereals. For example, there is one type of protein in maize, but not in other cereals. Only it makes it. Wherever you may go in the world, only it knows that.
There are millions of details in the human body. It works flawlessly within a breathtaking system of millions of details. These systems never harm one another. The cables never break. The operators press their buttons at the same time. There are millions, billions of operators. Each one knows what to do, and when. That system is in the brain and muscles and everywhere. People know this but still say they do not believe in Allah. How will they explain that in the hereafter? It is impossible for a normal person not to believe in Allah.
Allah, Who created the proton and neutron separately in the nucleus of the atom, Who creates human chromosomes right down to the finest detail, Who perfectly creates the protein molecule, Who creates the eye and allows us to see in full color, Who shows us three-dimensional images and Who allows us to hear sound of the finest quality, uses a piece of flesh as His instrument in all this. We ask, "Why did He create the universe?" Some people say, "It has no purpose." But you say, "Everything has a purpose. You cannot have purposeless human beings. Allah says in one verse that He did not create this universe as a bauble and an amusement. Allah is Almighty and knows all things. He created space. He creates infinite time in an infinitely brief moment. He created an infinitely long period of time in an infinitely short one. That is the power of Allah. It is not purposeless. Does a cup not have a purpose? Does not a pencil have a purpose? Does not paper have a purpose? Does not television have a purpose? Everything has a purpose.
The life of bees alone is breathtaking. Marvel upon marvel upon marvel. The bee is enough, hundreds or thousands of times enough, all by itself, for a rational person to have faith. Just the bee. Every detail is stunning, amazing. Yet people just listen quietly and move on. But when examined with care we encounter a breathtaking splendor. We see the wondrous intelligence of Allah, a manifestation of His Omniscience.
A9 TV, 03 March 2011
Every atom is a separate world. Atoms have nothing to do with anything else. The entity we refer to as 'me' is the soul. If we enter the atom, we encounter something as vast as the Milky Way. The essential thing is the soul. The soul has nothing to do with atoms or anything like that. It is your soul that is listening to, seeing and feeling me. Objects are made up of atoms. We will be totally recreated with a brand new creation in the Hereafter. The laws of physics will all change. The physical laws when we enter the fourth dimension are totally unlike those here. Atoms are used there, but not the atoms we are familiar with. But the soul is neither divided nor separated. Allah says He breathed of His spirit. Allah's spirit can never disappear. It exists eternally in the past and future. It never ceases to exist. Allah adds a body to the soul. But the body dissolves away every day. It is constantly being renewed. There is a constant loss of nitrogen from the body, stemming from cell deaths. Protein is constantly lost and manufactured in the body. We have nothing to do with the atom. It is not the atom that watches, but the soul. It is my soul that hears, not the atom. It is my soul that feels what I touch, not the atom. It is quite clear if you think a little about what I say. There is nothing complicated about it.2012-10-31 16:05:05


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Well, we can now call this an annual tradition, so welcome back to another Timberpups.com's preview of the NBA's Western Conference. I'm going to stick with a similar flow for the preview, ranking the conference from worst to first and taking a stab at how I see the playoffs unfolding. As I was ranking the teams this year, I quickly realized that there isn't a team in the conference that doesn't have its flaws. I also have no idea how things are going to pan out at the top of the conference given injuries, old age, and a few other wrinkles we'll tackle when we get there. Enough foreplay, here we go …
15. Phoenix Suns: I'm not even sure where to start. If I were a Suns fan going to home games, my regular attire would start with a brown bag. The owner is reprehensible, the front office is something a little less derogatory, and the roster is a mess. Eric Bledsoe is going to be a fantasy basketball stud. Marcin Gortat should put up nice numbers as well, given the Suns' rookie is Alex Len and already listed as "Day-to-Day".
14. Sacramento Kings: Any time you have a coach-killing, I don't give a crap, locker room cancer up for a new contract, you have to max them out, right? Particularly after a lost season when your old ownership group dragged the entire city through the mud. This will be a fun team to watch with Greivis Vasquez and Ben McLemore in the backcourt, but I hate their frontcourt and I'm not moving this team up any further with Cousins the proud new owner of a max contract.
13. Portland Trailblazers: This is likely where I lose a lot of readers, but I foresee a lost year for the Blazers, who will be held hostage by LaMarcus Aldridge – reportedly not happy with the team and looking to move on. The Blazers are another team that will look great playing small ball with Lillard, Matthews, Batum, and McCollum, but I think they suffer from the distractions. One final question: is Thomas Robinson going to figure out life in the NBA this season?
12. Utah Jazz: The Timberwolves' trade partner from draft night! Trey Burke and Alec Burks make for an intriguing backcourt (and an announcers nightmare). This team still has 2 or 3 too many wings on the roster and a complete lack of balance. They have no depth at PF/C, so expect a lot of run for Favors and Kanter, and then expect them to hit a wall after the all-star break.
11. Los Angeles Lakers: Who knows when Kobe will come back, but what I do know is that he isn't human. So when he does return, he'll be at least 80% of Kobe and that's better than 90% of the players in the NBA. At the same time, I think this team can tread water thanks to Nash, Gasol, and to a much lesser extent, Kaman. If they would have signed one decent wing this offseason, I think they would fight for the last playoff spot. Sorry, Nick Young and Wesley Johnson fans.
10. Denver Nuggets: This year's winner of my "I literally have no idea what to expect from this team" award. I think Brian Shaw is going to be a good coach, unless he tries to replicate Kurt Rambis' performance in Minnesota. I like Lawson and Faried, while Gallinari/Chandler are certainly serviceable (note that Gallinari is injured). But then I look and see their SG rotation (Evan Fournier, Randy Foye, and Quincy Miller) and their starting Center (JaVale McGee) and think there is no way this team flirts with 40 wins. Again, I have no idea where this goes. (#Analysis)
9. Dallas Mavericks: This was my surprise team in last season's preview. That didn't go too well, but the team was still competitive. They are another year older (Dirk, Marion, and Wince Carter) and have a huge question mark in the paint – Sam Dalembert. The addition of Monta Ellis adds a lot of intrigue, if only to see how long it takes for Rick Carlisle to become the first coach to ever attack a player on the floor with a chair from the first row. The West is too strong/competitive for the Mavs to make the playoffs in my opinion.
8. New Orleans Pelicans: New team name, new mascot, and a few new faces. This is one of the few teams that are on my "must watch" list to see how these guys work together. The Pelicans stole the draft by getting Jrue Holiday, but then went out and got Tyreke Evans. If Eric Gordon or Austin Rivers can stay healthy (I know, I know), this team is going to be highly entertaining. I haven't even mentioned Anthony Davis yet, who had a strong rookie season and will only get better.
7. Minnesota Timberwolves: So, I have to be honest. The Western Conference is ridiculously loaded and I wound up seeding the playoff teams with two thoughts: 1. some semblance of how I legitimately thought things would wind up and 2. one eye on the playoffs and creating exciting first round match-ups. We'll get there, trust me. The Wolves are already down one man (Budinger) after last season's debacle and really can't afford to lose anyone else, particularly on the wing.
Last season was supposed to be the year the team returned to the playoffs and broke the curse, thereby allowing this season to be "the next step". So we are behind a year on that roadmap, but I do believe this team is a lock for the playoffs if it can stay healthy. How far it can go heavily depends on Love returning to his "Best PF in the NBA" tag and Rubio making a significant leap in rankings among PG's. If those two things happen, and they are big "if's", this team can do a lot of damage, as all of the complementary pieces are there – shooting, depth, veterans, young guns, and more.
One last thought: Derrick Williams or Shabazz Muhammad must wedge themselves into Adelman's rotation to fill minutes at multiple positions. If this happens, the team will be ready to roar come playoff time.
6. Golden State Warriors: This team is scary good on paper and there lies the problem. Do I really want to rely on Stephen Curry and Andrew Bogut to stay healthy and not miss significant time over the course of a season? Is Harrison Barnes going to breakout? Is Andre Iguodala a nice stats, falters when it matters type of player? Everything about this team says it could be a top four team in the conference, but I couldn't bring myself to move it any higher than this spot.
5. Memphis Grizzlies: We know what Memphis did last season in the playoffs and quite honestly, that is the only reason I have them above GS. I really like what the Grizzlies did in getting Ed Davis. However, I thought Tayshaun Prince could have been shopped this offseason in order to find an upgrade on the wing. Gasol and Randolph are going to bring it every night and Mike Conley has found himself as a PG in the NBA. This is just a really good "team" on both ends of the floor and I'm not going to discount that.
4. Los Angeles Clippers: Here is what I wrote last season for the Clippers:
I hate watching the Clippers, which bothers me because I used to love watching Chris Paul. However, the LA hype that they get now just bothers me. Paul and Griffin whine to the refs at every whistle. Anyone that thinks Griffin is a better pro than Love doesn't understand basketball. The owner of this team is disgusting. Have I mentioned I don't like the Clippers?
Nothing has changed. In fact, I had them at #4 last season as well. Chris Paul is running the entire franchise, but to his credit, players are coming to LA to play for the Clippers, the latest example being JJ Redick. They have a solid starting five and three solid backups in Collison, Crawford, and Barnes. Beyond that eight man rotation though, it is a little frightening if you are a Clippers fan (Byron Mullens, Ryan Hollins, and Antawn Jamison? Yikes!).
3. Oklahoma City Thunder: Well, the James Harden trade certainly didn't work out. As I mentioned after the trade, I hate seeing teams sell when they have a very legitimate shot at a ring and that's what Sam Presti did and now they have to figure out how to right the ship. It always helps when you have Kevin Durant. The injury to Russell Westbrook will cost the team at least a couple of wins in the early part of the season and that is going to cost them a top two seed in my opinion. Are we sure Serge Ibaka is only 24 years old? He was drafted by the Sonics and that team hasn't been around in what feels like a decade.
2. Houston Rockets: You may notice what I'm doing here if you are a Wolves fan, but I slide the Rockets into the 2 seed of the conference. You may have heard that Dwight Howard signed with the Rockets this offseason. James Harden took 'the leap' last year and became one of the top players in the league. PG play is a concern, but the Rockets have good depth at the forward positions (while not spectacular) and a top three player at their respective positions in Howard and Harden. This equates to a lot of regular season wins and the 2 seed in my book.
1. San Antonio Spurs: Why?! Will this team please go away! I say this half in jest because the Spurs play great basketball and showed the nation that they could hang with the Heat. The NBA Finals were as good as professional basketball can look. Naturally, the Spurs found diamonds in the rough in Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green and every other franchise just continues to shake their collective heads. I can't make a case for anyone else in the 1 seed, given the injury to Westbrook in OKC.
Here's how I see the playoffs shaking out:
As mentioned earlier, I tried to make the first round as entertaining as possible with the seeds. Spurs roll over a 'happy to be here' Pelicans team, the Clippers again in the 1st round (YES!), the Thunder take care of a pesky Warriors team, and the Wolves upset the Rockets!
Come on, look at all those storylines: Adelman vs. McHale, Dwight choking in the playoffs, the Wolves getting stronger as the season progresses and culminating in the upset! This would be fantastic. Honestly, name a worse first round opponent for the Rockets, not named the Spurs and Thunder. Pekovic and Love can frustrate the heck out of Howard, and the team can throw a number of players out there to man up on Harden … or at least provide their respective six fouls. Make this series happen!
Beyond the first round, you see a pretty straightforward run by the Spurs and Thunder, setting up the rematch to represent the conference in the Finals.
Where am I off my rocker in the conference rankings? Who do you see representing the conference in the Finals? Let us know in the comments below.
Also, be on the lookout for an Eastern Conference Preview within the next week or two.


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THE organiser of the revamped family-friendly Summernats festival in Canberra has a message to fans upset about the cancellation of the traditional Saturday night strip show: ''That's how we roll.''
Co-owner Andy Lopez added: ''For those people who it is a bit of an issue for, they can go and avail themselves at Canberra's facilities outside of the grounds.''
Mr Lopez has made the once-infamous street car event more family-friendly since taking over in mid-2009. He scrapped the wet T-shirt competition in 2010, and this year has axed the annual Saturday night strip show from the four-day entertainment schedule.
The event came close to folding following bad crowd behaviour in 2008 after many patrons were kicked out and a 300-strong mob marched around the venue in retaliation, yelling: ''Show us your tits!''
But with the addition of better live music and group goals such as breaking the 2013 Guinness world record for the most number of cars involved in a simultaneous burnout, Mr Lopez and his fellow co-owners are turning the event around.
''People come to Summernats because they love cars and they love getting together, looking at cars … and getting new ideas of what they are going to do over the next 12 months,'' he said. ''Then they like sitting around, chilling out, listening to good music, watching the fireworks and hanging out with their friends.''
Summernats begins on Thursday.


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FTfm columnist John Dizard was, apparently, just tapping into the global zeitgeist when he wrote of the debate surrounding shale gas reserves. In his November 1 column, Shale gas numbers may not add up, he described what sounded like the lone voice of a softly spoken shale sceptic, Art Berman.
At the time that we went to press, Art Berman was a columnist for World Oil and the editor of World Oil was Perry Fischer. By the end of the week both those facts had changed and Art Berman now finds himself a star on energy blog spots.
John Dizard, meanwhile, has promised to return to the shale gas issue with "ever more tedious levels of detail". He says: "Mr Berman is not the only professional who has raised questions about producibility, cost, and decline curves." We're hoping whoever the other professionals are that they enjoy being in the limelight.


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While the average price of gas in Orange County shot up 19 cents overnight amid refinery issues that have sent wholesale markets into a panic, the California Energy Commission has determined that the state has plenty of gasoline to meet consumer demand and says prices at the pump should start to fall next week.
On Friday, O.C. motorists were paying an average of $4.52 for their regular unleaded – only 7 cents from the all-time Orange County record set in June 2008, according to AAA. Friday's average was 41 cents more than a week ago.
Marie Montgomery, an AAA spokeswoman, said the spike was the largest one-day increase California and Orange County have experienced, but Energy Commission spokeswoman Alison ApRoberts said late Friday that prices on the wholesale market had peaked. She says consumers should start to see falling prices over the next week .
She said a series of problems at refineries around the state led to a price spike but Exxon Mobil announced that it was reopening its Torrance refinery after an unplanned shutdown, and supplies are rebounding.
Gustavo Marias, 28, of Lake Forest, had an empty tank when he stopped at the 76 station on Westminster Avenue and Newhope Street in Garden Grove on Friday. At $4.54 a gallon, he put in only $25 because he could get it cheaper in his neighborhood.
"This affects me a lot, because I live in Lake Forest and drive down to Anaheim for work," said Marias, who works for a glass-cleaning company. "I usually finish one tank a week."
The prices surged as record low inventory coincided with refinery incidents that brought large price spikes to the wholesale gasoline market, Auto Club officials said. In recent weeks, local refineries were reportedly dropping production levels, exporting supplies to other countries and allowing inventory to dwindle in anticipation of switching over to the winter blend gasoline, said Jeffrey Spring, an Auto Club spokesman. Cleaner-burning gas is sold during summer months.
The California Air Resources Board was reviewing a waiver filed by the California Independent Oil Marketers Association, which represents independent station operators, requesting that they be allowed to begin selling winter-blend gasoline before the scheduled Oct. 31 switch.
Patrick DeHaan, a senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, said O.C. prices may peak between $4.60 and $4.80 a gallon. DeHaan said that lower pump prices are in the horizon, as gasoline spot prices fell considerably on Friday.
"Prices should begin falling from that level by midweek," DeHaan said. "The caveat is that it may take a few days for stations to start lowering their prices, because they aren't yet buying the cheaper gasoline."
Alex Norman, 30, a painter from Fountain Valley, drives a Toyota Tundra and said he added only $20 of gas.
"I'm not filling up – just adding as much as I can to get from point A to point B," said Norman at a Mobile station on Brookhurst Street and Westminster Avenue in Garden Grove. "I think I'm not going to be able to afford this car anymore.
"I'm only going to drive when necessary … and ride my bicycle," Norman added.
Costco stores across Orange and Los Angeles counties experienced long lines at its stations; some reportedly ran dry.
In a Bloomberg Businessweek interview, Jeff Cole, Costco's vice president of gasoline, said the gasoline shortage "feels like a hurricane to me, but it's the West Coast. … We're obviously extremely disheartened. … We're pulling fuel from all corners of California to fix this."
Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service, said he heard of a few California station owners shutting their pumps rather than charge the $4.90 a gallon or more necessary to break even.
Some analysts think prices nationally will begin to decline soon but say California could see a longer spike given its unique blend of gasoline intended to cut down on air pollution.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Dr. Beverly Carter and Dr.
Richard Konzen have been appointed chair and assistant chair, respectively, for
the Department of Music and Fine Arts at Grove City College. The leadership
positions are effective July 1, 2013, prior to the next academic year.
Carter, who holds her Ph.D. in
interdisciplinary arts from Ohio University, came to Grove City College in 1992
to coordinate and teach the Civilization and the Arts course in the College's
humanities curriculum. She earned her master's degree in musicology from the
Eastman School of Music. In addition to being a Fulbright Scholar, Carter has
also chaired numerous committees for the College's Middle States studies.
The new assistant chair,
Konzen, earned his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Musical Arts from Yale
University before joining the Grove City College faculty in 1992. The College's
organist, Konzen also served as the music director of the College orchestra for
19 years. He also led the restoration of the 1931 Kimball Organ in Harbison
Chapel and secured the funds and contract for the new studio organ built in
Retiring chair Edwin (Doc) Arnold has been at Grove City
College for 38 years. Arnold has held several senior administrative positions
including assistant dean of the College, executive assistant to the president,
vice president of external affairs and liaison to the Commission of Higher
Education. The band and music programs reached new levels of excellence under
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Coach Sammy Romo's Spring Select team won gold in the Founders Cup Championship in the GU12 Division!
This weekend, the girls expertise at trapping balls, playing in space, maximizing passing lanes, and--most of all--playing fair but physical soccer ensured that they would not be denied the medal. In the championship final, the two teams combined for three yellow cards, a rarity in GU12 matches. Refusing to be intimidated by the physical nature of the match, the Saints prevailed 2-0. Overall, the team went 5-0 over the two day period outscoring their opponents 13-5.
Coaches Sammy Romo and Bill Jepson made sure the girls were primed and ready to go at all five matches, and the girls stepped up to every challenge. They faced several teams that they have been playing against in the Palos Verdes Spring League, and avenged previous losses by outplaying all opponents this weekend. In two of the matches, they came from behind to win--another sign of the Saints' tenacity. Their opponents included San Pedro Pirates (4-1), Palos Verdes Classified (2-1), and West Torrance Warriors (3-2) on Saturday. They faced North Torrance United and prevailed 2-1 in overtime leading up to the championship game against a second team from West Torrance - the Rebels - winning that game 2-0. Congratulations to Team Romo!!


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To find truth in politics, it's often instructive to focus more on the battle and less on the result.
Another case in point: On Monday night, former Manitoba Business Council head Jim Carr won a first-ballot victory to become the Liberal candidate in the federal riding of Winnipeg South Centre.
Carr was opposed by Karen Taraska-Alcock, widow of the former cabinet minister Reg Alcock, and provincial political staffer Maurice Alexander. With three candidates vying for the nomination in such a key riding, this was a gathering that had both practical and symbolic importance for the once-great party.
All in all, it was hardly a shocking result. Party insiders had Carr and Taraska-Alcock running neck and neck in terms of selling memberships. However, Carr came into the race carrying what appeared to be an unofficial endorsement from Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. Whether that was true -- and there was some doubt Trudeau preferred any one candidate -- the mere suggestion turned out to be more than Taraska-Alcock and Alexander could handle.
And yet, remember what is significant here is not necessarily the result, but rather the number of people who turned up to vote.
Official results were not released, but sources indicated 1,456 votes were cast at the meeting. That was 70 per cent of the estimated 2,100 party members eligible to vote.
That turnout -- reportedly the most-attended Grit nomination meeting anywhere in Canada to date -- is a fairly clear sign the political sands in Manitoba are shifting.
There is no foolproof way to predict the outcome of an election that is still 16 months off. However, there are small, nuanced signs observers use to handicap the combatants. Turnout at nomination meetings is certainly one of those key signs.
The Liberals have a very strong affinity for this riding. South Centre was the undisputed property of one of Manitoba's longest-serving and most influential Liberal MPs, Lloyd Axworthy. It was a riding that, regardless of national poll results or regional proclivities, could be counted on to go Liberal.
That changed in 2011 when veteran MP Anita Neville lost to Tory Joyce Bateman. It wasn't a rout -- Bateman triumphed by just 800 votes -- but the message was clear: The federal Grits had imploded in Manitoba.
Since then, a lot has changed both locally and nationally. The Liberals under Trudeau continue to enjoy front-running support in national opinion surveys. The Grit lead is not commanding: At last count, the Liberals were about five points ahead of the ruling Conservatives, on average. But the length of time the Grits have led is an indication the Tories are in trouble.
Those poll results were reflected last fall when the Liberals ran a very close second in a byelection in Brandon-Souris, a longtime Tory stronghold. When it was all over, veteran Tory MLA Larry Maguire won the seat over Liberal challenger Rolf Dinsdale by just 400 votes. The Liberal result was portrayed across the country as a clear sign of both a Liberal resurgence and a Tory stumble.
The problem with reading too much into too many tea leaves this far out from the next election is so much can and will change.
The biggest question is whether Trudeau, who has most definitely led this Liberal resurgence, will continue to be an asset to his party. His propensity for inflammatory statements and policy has, to date, worked in his favour. Whether that continues is a big question hanging over the Liberals.
Trudeau has also not proven his mettle in the heat of an election campaign. Speculation about a possible snap election call next spring is based heavily on a Tory theory it is essential to get Trudeau into the harsh glare of a campaign as soon a possible because, once subjected to the stress and intensity of that environment, he will self-destruct.
All that having been said, in Manitoba right now the Tories are not getting a lot of good news or promising signs. The Liberals, on the other hand, are only seeing an upside.
That is why the image of 1,500 loyal Liberals showing up to nominate a candidate in a key riding like Winnipeg South Centre is so powerful. It is a sign the Liberals have momentum, something that on its own can sway voters with no strong attachment to any one party.
The stakes were high for the Liberals going into the nomination. Had there been a lukewarm turnout, the prospects for the party in this riding, and throughout the province, would have been quite dim indeed.
One nomination meeting does not a successful election make. But as politics is the art of the possible, a show of force like this makes a rebirth of the Liberal party seem a little more likely.


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Shake well. Mix equal parts Masala Chai and milk, pour over ice and enjoy!
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1/2 cup of Rishi Masala Chai Concentrate
3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
dash of cinnamon for garnish
Combine Rishi Masala Chai Concentrate and ice cream in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, sprinkle cinnamon on top and serve.
Chai Ice Cream
5 Cups (10 Servings)
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
2 cups heavy cream
10 tablespoons Rishi Masala Chai Concentrate
In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed or whisk to combine the milk, sugar and salt until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and Rishi Masala Chai Concentrate. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or overnight. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and let mix until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.


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THE Chancellor George Osborne has given the go-ahead for the long-awaited super hospital in Sandwell.
The £400m 670 bed hospital in Smethwick was the only NHS infrastructure scheme in the statement and has been welcomed by politicians across the board.
Halesowen and Rowley Regis MP James Morris said: "This is great news for Sandwell and I hope that the NHS Trust can complete discussions with the Department for Health as quickly as possible so that work can begin.
"Not only would local people get a new modern hospital to replace the outdated buildings that house the current Sandwell General Hospital, but the regeneration projects that this would make possible would help to generate new jobs for people across the Black Country and Birmingham."
He added: "The new hospital would further secure Rowley Regis Hospital, which has attracted significant new investment over the past two years, with Rowley Regis offering vital rehabilitative care in a community setting, complementing the acute and emergency services available at the new hospital in Smethwick.
"Local doctors and health authorities have been calling for this new hospital for years and I am delighted to have been able to help."
Sandwell Council leader Councillor Darren Cooper said: "The Midland Metropolitan Hospital will be a big plus, offering local people first class healthcare and creating lots of jobs, including ones in the hard-pressed building industry.
He added: " However, why has it taken so long for the Chancellor to give the scheme the go ahead?
"The plans were ready to go a long time ago and we could have been a lot further down the road than we are, boosting the local economy now rather than in several year's time."
A spokesman for Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals Trust said: "This brings us one step closer to achieving our goal of providing the highest quality healthcare from 21st century facilities for people living in Sandwell and western Birmingham.
"We anticipate that it will take six months to refresh our plans in the light of the latest developments. Following approval procedures, the procurement, building and commissioning phases of the scheme will then take up to five years to complete."
The Autumn Statement also included a two per cent cut in the local government budget in 2014.
Sandwell finance supremo Cllr Steve Elling said: "My main aim now is to try and ensure Sandwell Council is the last authority standing as all those around us go bankrupt."


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