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Jubilant color drenches this charmer from Nepal. Tiny multicolored glass beads are woven on soft cotton thread to create a beautiful and comfortable work of art. Wear one -- or three or four -- for the best-dressed wrist in town!
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Nicaragua lies between Costa Rica in the south and Honduras and El Salvador in the north. it is a coutnry of barely 4 million inhabitants just recovering from the gory years of the Contra-Sandinista war. It enjoy a beautiful and extremly varied climate and two oceans.
I put up the current "My Spanish is" poll because most of our contributors are still in the U.S. and I was wondering if needing to work on Spanish was an issue. While the sample size is very small so far, it looks like most of us could use some help.
A recent post on the Nicaragua Living mailing list mentioned the weather. That is, that it seemed like it was too hot in Nicaragua. This post is about that issue. Generic but, hopefully, useful.
I wasn't sure this article was on topic but I have had so many people ask me for the comparision--that is, people who are considering a move--that I decided to go for it. This is opinion based on two years in Costa Rica and just a few weeks in Nicaragua. Feel free to point out where I am wacko.
My husband and I woke up at 3 o'clock this morning and simultaneously made the decision to move to Nicaragua in June. I've been increasingly aware of coincidences that have occurred in leading us to Nica and we had been wrestling with the idea of moving for some time now. I think we reached the decision to move by just letting it go. Struggling with the pros and cons got to be too stressful. Sometimes you just gotta give up control and let yourself be pinned to the mat. I feel relieved that the decision has been made. The opportunities for a new life in Nica were knocking at the door and we've been given the key.
I came to Nicalandia about six years ago disallusioned with Costa Rica where I resided for a couple of years.After numerous disasters in C.R. I arrived here to live almost peniless.Soon things we take for granted were not only not here but the locals had no concept.What opportunity.Having lived in Mexico in the seventies for about seven years there were no illusions of life in Latin America.
While standing in the lengthy customs line upon arrival in Managua last June I noticed a group of young Americans had deplaned from the Continental flight just after our American Airlines flight arrived. I discovered that they were a college Spanish class from an Iowa community college on a field trip to Nicaragua. A light bulb went off over my head. I'm a college instructor (though in matters Justicia Criminal, not Spanish). I ought to be able to figure a way to get some of my college students to Nicaragua in the future.
Since that magic moment of brilliance I have been working to make the idea of a service learning college trip to Nica a reality.
I'll keep the blog posted on my efforts and whatever success they may bring on behalf of my students.
Jeffery and his new friend, Maria, enjoy a "see food" feast our last night at the Suyapa Beach Hotel.
Sunset from the Suyapa Beach Hotel patio. June, 2003.
While I was in the shower (I do my best thinking in the shower) I realized that if we are a community then we should know a little about each other. So, here goes. Hopefully this will encourage everyone else to create their first Blog entry.
I am a baby-boomer that grew up in Los Angeles, California. I played with electronics as a kid and got my ham license in 1960. Technical stuff has always interested me and after graduating from college I went to work in the computer industry. I have done programming, systems analysis, designed hardware and just about everything else. In 1983 I started a company that specializes in technical documentation and training on UNIX systems. That grew into a company that publishes the magazine Linux Journal.
I'm thrilled that there's another Nica site. This looks like it will be fun. A definate 10. The name has me a bit peeved. You only get a 3. I'd give you a 0 but because you thought enough (or not) to use my group name for this web site I have to give you some credit for appreciating a great title. Best of luck. I'll add what I can!
First, let me promise that my future blog entries will be about Nicaragua, not about geek/computer stuff. But, I needed to talk a little about what we are doing and I decided a blog entry was the most appropriate.
Notice that I said we. The geek side of me is just here to facilitate this place on the web. The only way it will work is if we all start contributing. This system, called Drupal, has some amazing capabilities that can help us all get information organized and available to others.
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Some people may think that going to see SXSW 2008 keynote speaker Daryl Hall perform at South By Southwest is some sort of indie-ironic inside joke. Like, "Ha ha, won't it be funny to see that old has-been who sang 'Private Eyes'?"
But I'm dead serious when I tell you Daryl Hall is cooler than pretty much any skinny-jeaned, hoodie-shrouded band du jour playing SXSW this year.
There's a reason why the Gym Class Heroes named their most recent trek the "Daryl Hall For President '07 Tour" and are working on a Hall & Oates mashup album. Or why Hall & Oates' "I Can't Go For That" has been sampled in about 4,987 hip-hop songs. Or why Daryl gets people like KT Tunstall and (of course) Gym Class Heroes MC Travis McCoy to guest on his online music/talk show, Live From Daryl's House.
It's because Hall & Oates--and by association, the duo's chief songwriter, Daryl--are just plain friggin' cool. No joke.
Never was this more clear than when Daryl performed a free, 40-minute concert at the Austin Convention Center on SXSW's kickoff night, Wednesday. Sure, the audience had its more-than-fair share of mom-jeaned frumps and graying dads in golf caps and Hawaiian shirts...but the crowd actually largely consisted of copiously tattooed hard-rockers and scrawny scenesters with Danny Noriega hairdos. And everyone was singing along, almost kumbaya-style, to "You Make My Dreams Come True," "Kiss On My List, "Sara Smile," and "Maneater."
(FYI, Daryl scored extra cool points for altering the lyrics of the "Maneater" chorus to: "Whoa-oh, here she comes/Watch out boy, she'll steal your song/Whoa-oh, here she comes/Her name is Nelly Furtado." Classic!)
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OREGON – Brandon Sklavanitis got the bout he wanted, and then he delivered.
The Oregon senior avenged his lone defeat of the season, to Alleman's Sean Wetherell, with a 2-1 decision for top honors at 170 pounds Saturday at the Class 1A Oregon Sectional at the Blackhawk Center.
Sklavanitis and Newman 160-pounder Brian Bahrs were champions, and 11 other area wrestlers finished in the top four to earn berths in the state tournament that begins Thursday in Champaign.
Sklavanitis had one previous defeat – a 3-2, sudden-death overtime decision to Wetherell in the finals of the Orion Invitational on Jan. 19. Payback has since been on his mind.
"It's been eating away at me like crazy," Sklavanitis said. "Even this whole tournament, it's all I could think about. I couldn't think about my semis match. All I could think about was the finals and this kid again."
Sklavanitis (43-1) and Wetherell (28-4) each had escapes as regulation time ended in a 1-1 tie. After a scoreless 1-minute overtime, Wetherell had first crack at the down position for the first of two 30-second double OT periods, but was unable to escape.
It appeared Sklavanitis would follow suit, until he broke away from Wetherell's clutches with 2 seconds remaining, much to the delight of a throaty Oregon crowd.
"I just thought my conditioning was there," Sklavanitis said. "I knew he was tired, I was tired, but I thought I had enough energy in me to get it. I knew it was going to take all I had to do it."
It was only the second loss to a Class 1A opponent for Wetherell, the other being to top-ranked Zach Abney of Pittsfield.
"I had his wrist in tight and locked, and I thought I had it pretty tight," Wetherell said. "We were both pretty sweaty, just because it was a long, tough match. He ended up getting away."
Bahrs (39-1), a two-time state champ for the Comets, did something he hadn't done before in his career – win a sectional. He lost to Amboy's Danny Bontz as a freshman, Harvard's Dan Stott and Riverdale's Branson Cain as a sophomore, and Mercer County's Zach Nelson as a junior.
He had no such troubles in the finals, in which he dominated North Boone's Tyler Westlund and posted a 7-2 victory. In fact, Bahrs had a much tougher semifinal bout, when he had to fight off an early pin attempt by Winnebago's Layne Palm before prevailing 9-7.
The sectional crown was nice, Bahrs noted, but hardly what he's ultimately after.
"If anything, it gives me a lot of confidence when I wrestle at state next week," Bahrs said. "That's always a positive. Coming out of [this sectional] undefeated, going into state ready to go, I think I'm doing pretty good."
Local state qualifiers
Jake Kaecker, AFC, 152 pounds
Brandon McCullough, Erie-Prophetstown, 106
Calvin Harridge, Morrison, 195
Stephen Adamecz, Newman, 138
Brian Bahrs, Newman, 160*
Bryce Ivey, Newman, 152
Jake Snow, Newman, 126
John Brink, Oregon, 195
Brandon Sklavanitis, 170*
Carlos Gutierrez, Rock Falls, 113
Shawn Skinner, Rock Falls, 195
Zach Hartman, West Carroll, 132
Jacob Klein, West Carroll, 182
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Donations to the Department take many forms and assist us in as many ways, as you will see below. Scholarships monies allow our students to concentrate on their studies. In-kind contributions from industry suppliers assist our vineyard and winery facilities. Research funding allows faster solutions to industry problems. In all these ways and many more, private contributions make an critical difference, as we strive to make our teaching and research programs truly outstanding. Donors themselves gain the satisfaction that their gifts greatly enhance the Department's worldwide reputation for excellence in education.
Viticulture and Enology Donor Opportunities
Private support is very important to the Department of Viticulture and Enology and the University of California at Davis. Contributions and gifts over and above the State of California's core support provide a valuable margin of excellence for our students and faculty. In today's challenging economic times, gifts to the University represent a vital investment in the future, a way to enhance knowledge and understanding that can transform society, and invigorate business sectors such as those of grapes and wine. Many of our donors tell us that their gifts have brought great personal satisfaction in addition to fostering particular interests and providing favorable tax benefits. There are many ways of making a gift to the Department to help foster excellence and there are many areas of need to which gifts may be directed at the discretion of the donor.
Needs and Uses of Donations
The Department has many needs for private support. The Wine Spectator Scholarships are an excellent example of how a gift can make a significant difference in the outcome of an educational experience. Along with scholarship funding, some other examples of previous contributions include Endowed Faculty Chairs and equipment donations, as well as gifts of cash, securities, and personal property. All of these generous donations help the Department to continue to produce the best grape growers and winemakers as well as to maintain our world-class research and teaching programs.
The Department is currently seeking to interest donors in contributing to our Oakville Experimental Research Facility in the Napa Valley. This state-of-the-art grape and wine research facility is now completed and is in need of support to retire its construction loan. In addition, long-term teaching and research facility needs are now being reviewed carefully as part of the Department's Long-Term Strategic Plan. New and improved facilities on and off-campus are essential to keep pace with the projected needs of the grape and wine industries in the 21st century.
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The Department of Viticulture and Enology is always seeking new friends and colleagues to be a member of one of our support organizations: the Trellis Alliance and the Board of Visitors and Fellows.
The Trellis Alliance: Trellis Alliance members are largely alumni and other interested friends and colleagues who care about the sustained distinction of the Department of Viticulture and Enology and the U.S. grape and wine industries. Annual dues, wine-related events and social activities contribute funds toward select activities of the Department.
The Board of Visitors and Fellows: The BVF is a new organization that seeks a select group of executives, professionals, wine appreciators, and grape and wine industry leaders who share the Department's vision of continuing excellence. They will play a direct and personal role in sustaining the Department as the premier international University center for teaching and research in grape growing and wine making.
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804.1 All plumbing fixtures or other receptors
receiving the discharge of indirect waste pipes shall be
approved for the use proposed and shall be of such
shape and capacity as to prevent splashing or flooding
and shall be located where they are readily accessible
for inspection and cleaning. No standpipe receptor for
any clothes washer shall extend more than thirty (30)
inches (762 mm), nor less than eighteen (18) inches
(457 mm) above its trap. No trap for any clothes
washer standpipe receptor shall be installed below the
floor, but shall be roughed in not less than six (6)
inches (152 mm) and not more than eighteen (18)
inches (457 mm) above the floor.
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It's impossible to name every restaurant that serves a great burger in Naples. But it's also impossible to ignore the noise some special burgers are getting from their fans around town. Be they beef or bison, soy or shrimp, taken to-go or custom-built, burgers are the rage in Southwest Florida restaurants.
When it comes to burgers, sometimes size is relevant. Perhaps Kim Bokamper continues to be inspired by the competitive nature of his diners at his establishment in North Naples.
After all, Bokampers is a sports bar. Only a handful of people have finished the restaurant's monster burger, which is the size of a small birthday cake. Nicknamed "The Beast," it's an enormous cheeseburger topped with bacon and four fried eggs.
At $30, 'The Beast' arrives at the table with a big fuss by the staff and fellow patrons who often wander over to gawk at it.
Finish this burger, and it's on the house.
"Customers do order burgers frequently at Bokampers, but very few people have been able to finish 'The Beast'," said Bokampers Event Manager Emily Dall. The giant burger is so large that it must be delivered to a customer's table on a serving platter. A dinner plate would barely hold half of it.
Another mammoth burger lurks on the menu at Jack's River Bar in the Naples Harbour Yacht Club. Called "Double Trouble" ($20), it is made with four patties. Patrons who have finished the burger in its entirety receive a photo on the wall of fame and a T-shirt.
Trail Cafe and Grill in North Naples serves a half-pound Angus beef brisket burger ($8.99).
Making a burger at home begins with the best meat. One of the best places to buy burger meat for a home-cooked meal also serves one of Naples' most popular made-to-order burgers.
Jimmy P's doubles as a butcher shop and standing-room-only burger joint. These persnickety butchers also supply several restaurants in town with the meat for their burgers.
At lunch, one of the most popular burgers is the Kobe Cajun-and-bleu cheeseburger ($8.50). It's juicy and spicy. But several other options on the menu are just as tempting, including sliders (three for $6.50) and the mushroom-and-Swiss burger ($8.50).
Brook's Gourmet Burgers and Dogs is a Naples burger landmark. Formerly called Lindburgers, it is near downtown Naples. Brook's burgers are hand pressed, and you can choose from a good number of toppings. The standouts include the "Reuben Burger," with traditional Reuben trimmings and "Sandra's Hottie," an indulgent jalapeño-smoked bacon-and-cream cheeseburger.
Each of those burgers is $9.99. The owners buy the fresh vegetables used on their menu locally from Cooper Farms.
Handsome Harry's has long been known for its grilled certified Angus beef cheeseburger, paired well with aged cheddar cheese ($14).
Gyrene Burger — a military-themed hamburger delivery restaurant — offers burgers for $5.99, made from Angus beef and served on sesame seed buns baked fresh daily.
Capital Grille's signature cheeseburger is a blend of chopped sirloin, smoked bacon and sweet onion ($16). For the carb and socially conscious, at Elevation Burger you can get your burger wrapped in lettuce (from $5 for a kid's burger and up). Elevation burgers are also made from organic, grass-fed, free-range beef.
Even fine dining establishments have hopped on the burger bandwagon. Both Chez Boët and IM Tapas have created their own versions of VIBs — Very Important Burgers. Chez Boët's burger is served with a French twist. The restaurant's Basque burger is hand fashioned with Jimmy P's Wagyu Kobe beef grilled with petit Basque cheese, Piment d'Espelette and served on a brioche.
"Diners can also order our Basque burger 'oeuf a cheval,' which means with a fried egg on top, and that's what we recommend," owner Lisa Boët said. "It comes with a side of our hand-cut fresh Idaho potato frites and cornichons, but we do have one caveat: we will not cook it more than medium and recommend it medium-rare, as Wagyu Kobe beef should not be overcooked."
The Basque burger is $17.95, including the egg, frites and vegetables from Nick Batty at Third Street Market, which can include items such as baby bok choy, baby turnips, yellow squash and a slice of grilled Florida tomato.
At IM Tapas, Chefs Isabel Pozo-Polo and Mary Shipman have created a hamburguesa, otherwise known as the most decadent burger in Naples. Made from filet mignon ground in-house, foie gras and jamon Iberico ham (made from pigs that dine only on acorns), the IM Tapas hamburguesa ($25) is served with Iberico "fries" and Duke Monastrell "ketchup." The burger is topped with a wild king oyster mushroom confit and crispy shallots.
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Fast and cooked to order, burgers from Five Guys are almost commonplace now — there are four locations in Naples and another at Coconut Point. The stores have mastered the art of doing just a few things and doing them well, namely burgers (from about $5 and up) and fries that are addictive.
At Sam Snead's Tavern, which moved last year to Lely Resort in East Naples, Sam's Burger ($10.45) is grilled using locally cured oak. The Chapel Grill in downtown Naples is in a recently restored church, and in its Tavern you'll find one of Naples' best burgers: the Tavern Kobe burger, prepared with blue cheese and smoked bacon on a brioche. Newcomer Scallywags Steak and Burger House features several burgers, but the most ordered is the "Bistro Burger," with avocado slices, bacon, lettuce tossed in a honey Dijon mustard dressing and shallots, and all topped with an over-easy egg. Scallywags also has a garden burger — a beef burger with alfalfa sprouts rolled in citrus vinaigrette. That's not to be confused with the restaurant's black bean veggie burger served with a spicy mayo. All of the above are $7.95 to $8.95.
Capt. Brien's on Marco Island may be known on the mainland for its seafood and laughs; Capt. Brien's Off the Hook comedy club hosts internationally famed comics. But Marco landlubbers also return to the restaurant for his cheeseburger ($10.99).
Elsewhere on Marco, The Sandbar's bacon-and-blue cheeseburger ($7.49) is arguably one of the best and tastiest burger values on the island.
You don't have to have beef to savor a great burger in Naples. PoBoys Shrimp Shack, 10823 U.S. 41 N. in North Naples, makes a shrimp burger ($ 8.99). Owner Shawn Teeters, who mastered the art of shrimp shackery last year when he opened his homage to all things shrimp, creates his shrimp burger using lots of shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, red and green peppers, and seasoning. He serves it with fries and slaw. The Counter's custom burger shop in Mercato in North Naples has added a bison burger ($12.50) to its menu. Bison is similar to beef but is usually lower in fat, calories and cholesterol.
Another unlikely star at The Counter is its flavorful vegan veggie burger ($9). Even carnivores can appreciate the depth of this burger. Whichever way you go, the fun of the Counter menu is the clipboard with a bevy of ingredients to choose from. For a tasty combination of toppings on the vegan veggie burger, try the peanut sauce with chopped scallions. The Ahi tuna burger, a lunchtime favorite at Bricktops in Waterside Shops, 5555 U.S. 41 N., is a chopped patty of fresh tuna cooked to order — although rare is favored — and topped with ponzu slaw, for $16.


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Last May, the Monticello girl's lacrosse goalie suffered a concussion, and the Mustangs were left without a keeper. That's when Jessica Worsham stepped in.
"She's a great athlete, she works very hard, she's a smart athlete, and so she was able to pick up the skills pretty quick," says Monticello girl's lacrosse coach Karen Redd.
Worsham had played goalie for a couple weeks back in middle school, but that was the extent of her experience with the position.
"I played defensively on the field before, but definitely making the switch from wearing like no pads to all these pads, being stuck in this little cage, it was definitely interesting," said Worsham. "Then having them actually like physically like shoot on you like a target, it was pretty intimidating at first, but it's fun."
The Mustangs made it to regionals last year with Worsham in the goal. This season, as they try to build on that success, Worsham is in the goal full-time, and improving as the year goes on.
"I definitely still had some quirks to work out, but I'm a little bit less timid. I used to shy away from the ball a lot, but I don't do that as much now. As for progression, I'm starting to step to the ball and using my stick more as an extension of my body."
It's no surprise that she learned so quickly, Worsham is an excellent student who has a 4.6 GPA. Redd says she can see Worsham's intelligence when she's out on the field.
"She's very deliberate in what she does, and she's very thoughtful about what she does. She's one of those goalies who's very reflective, but can just let it go and move on to the next thing and so that definitely takes a different level of maturity."
This semester, Worsham is taking a politics class at UVa, but next year she'll be a full time Wahoo.
"I just got recently accepted to UVa, so I'm definitely really excited about that. Eighteen years in Charlottesville, and my mom's like, 'Get out, get out!' But I really like Charlottesville, I love the Charlottesville area, and something about UVa just really struck me as being the right fit for me."
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No matter what your age, insomnia usually is treatable. The key often lies in changes to your routine during the day and when you go to bed. Try these tips:
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Ten Thousand Villages team member to lead Fair Trade Federation
June 24, 2008
AKRON, Pa – Ten Thousand Villages U.S. is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Dirks, public relations representative and master artisan storyteller as Chair of the Board for the Fair Trade Federation (FTF).
"We are proud of Doug's appointment to this important post with one of North America's leading fair trade associations," said Craig Schloneger, Ten Thousand Villages U.S. chief executive officer. "I am confident that the membership of the Fair Trade Federation has chosen him to lead due to his extensive background within the fair trade movement."
In his new role, Dirks will be instrumental in defining the priorities of the FTF while leading its members forward, and implementing strategic initiatives geared towards the promotion of fair trade within mainstream markets across North America. Dirks was chosen to lead the fair trade institution by his FTF peers, and will serve as Chair of the Board for two years.
"Our main mission as a collective of fair trade wholesalers, retailers and importers is to promote our members so they can grow their businesses, thereby generating more work and income for artisans and farmers FTF represents," Dirks explains. "Currently we are working on a strategic plan that would make FTF the leading fair trade association in North America."
In 2010, FTF, headquartered in Washington, D.C., will turn 15 years old. And according to Carmen K. Iezzi, Executive Director for Fair Trade Federation, like any teenager, FTF is going through a period of change. This is a period in which Dirks' leadership will be crucial: "Many companies have come to realize that fair trade is a viable business model—a way to create a positive change in their communities and in producer communities. Members of FTF truly have fair trade at the heart of what they do, particularly fair trade pioneers such as Ten Thousand Villages."
Iezzi said it is through FTF that the fair trade work of its membership can be celebrated and distinguished in the public arena. "We are fully committed to our member organizations because they are fully committed to the mission of fair trade."
Considered instrumental within the fair trade industry, Dirks has been at the forefront of the fair trade mission with a more than two decade history, working directly with artisans and within the fair trade retail industry to promote their products.
"I look forward to working with Doug to be a strong force for positive change," Iezzi exuded. "His considerable experience, both working with producer communities and in his many years guiding Ten Thousand Villages, will take the federation to the next level."
In the early 1980s, Dirks began what he downplays as a "humble" career immersed in the fair trade movement while working for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Bangladesh. During this time, Dirks worked to start several small businesses designed to employ women who were otherwise considered unemployable. Some of the products these women made were exported to fair trade organizations such as Ten Thousand Villages U.S. and Ten Thousand Villages Canada.
"It was obvious to me that these sales made a tremendous difference in the lives of the women artisans," Dirks explains. He eagerly returned to the United States in 1986 ready to promote the sale of the products these women make, beginning his more than 20 year tenure with Ten Thousand Villages.
Ten Thousand Villages is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. Featuring products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 37 countries, we are part of a network of more than 150 retail outlets throughout the United States selling Ten Thousand Villages products. For more than 60 years, Ten Thousand Villages has been establishing long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans lack opportunities for stable income. All artisans are fairly paid for their products. Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit program of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
For more information about Ten Thousand Villages, please contact Kristen Jenkins, Media Relations, at 717.859.8150. For more information on an extraordinarily rewarding shopping experience, or to find the store location nearest you, visit www.tenthousandvillages.com [2].
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Should she end her relationship with some kaafir women or use the opportunity for da'wah?
It is not permissible for a Muslim man or woman to take a male or female friend who is not a Muslim, because Allaah has forbidden us to love the kuffaar or take them as close friends and companions, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
"You (O Muhammad) will not find any people who believe in Allaah and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allaah and His Messenger (Muhammad), even though they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people). For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Rooh (proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself. And He will admit them to Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow, to dwell therein (forever). Allaah is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the party of Allaah. Verily, it is the party of Allaah that will be the successful"
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"O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as Awliyaa' (friends, protectors, helpers), they are but Awliyaa' of each other. And if any amongst you takes them (as Awliyaa'), then surely, he is one of them. Verily, Allaah guides not those people who are the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers and unjust)"
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"O you who believe! Take not as (your) Bitaanah (advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends) those outside your religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do their best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made plain to you the Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses) if you understand"
[Aal 'Imraan 3:118]
It is permissible for a Muslim to correspond with them and to give them gifts, with the aim of calling them to Islam and showing them its beauty, subject to the condition that he has sufficient knowledge and faith which will enable him to call them and protect him against the specious arguments and devious methods of the people. But the one who is not equipped to do so should not involve himself in this field, because of the temptations to which he may be exposed, or the doubts with which he may be faced and be unable to refute, in which case it would lead to his going astray and being doomed – Allaah forbid.
If this correspondence is limited to the exchange of sewing ideas and benefiting from them in this way, without it involving loving them, regarding them as friends, congratulating them on their festivals etc, then there is nothing wrong with it in sha Allaah. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to interact with the Jews, buying and selling.
There is nothing wrong with giving gifts to them, subject to the condition that they are not in a state of war against Islam and the Muslims. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Allaah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion nor drove you out of your homes. Verily, Allaah loves those who deal with equity"
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al-Sa'di (may Allaah have mercy on him) said (p. 1016):
i.e., Allaah does not forbid kindness, upholding of ties and good and fair treatment of mushrikeen among your relatives and others, so long as they are not fighting against you on account of religion or driving you out of your homes. There is no sin in upholding ties with them, because there is nothing wrong with upholding ties with them in this case. End quote.
The means of calling people to Islam are many and various, such as the following:
1- Direct discussion, in which we should focus on the merits of Islam, the truth of Tawheed, the importance of faith, the truthfulness of the message of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and then explain the falseness of other religions and the distortions and alterations that have befallen them.
2- Giving books and pamphlets which speak of Islam and encourage people to enter into it.
3- Directing others to sites which explain Islam and call people to it, and answer the specious arguments of those who oppose it, and debate with them in the manner that is better.
The one who calls others to Islam must be equipped with Islamic knowledge and strong faith, so that he may resist specious arguments and temptations. Otherwise he should leave this field to others, and fear Allaah with regard to himself and not expose himself to things that may lead to doom. The Muslim should beware of letting any love for the kaafir enter his heart.
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Released on September 25, 2012, "Waging Heavy Peace" recounts the most memorable moments of Young's life and career – from the time spent in the post-filled boulevards of Los Angeles to his rapid rise to fame as a member of Crosby, Stills & Nash. What it failed to add (and for good reason), was a 'final chapter' to Young's life, as just a month prior he was mistakenly reported dead on the NBC News website.
Indeed, Young has a lot of life left in him and left in his music. Most recently he released two albums with Crazy Horse, including "Americana" in June 2012 and "Psychedelic Pill" just five months later. The collaborations were their first original work since 2003-2004 and led to reports that Young and Crazy Horse would be launching their first tour in eight years in support of the projects. That tour not only came to fruition, it ran through the end of 2012, with the final stop at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Tuesday, December 4.
Things were going so well there was immediate talk of taking the Young and Crazy Horse overseas. The legendary rocker ultimately announced four shows in the UK for June 2013, kicking off the run of concerts at Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on June 10. They also added Birmingham's LG Arena to the bill on June 11, Glasgow SECC on June 13 and London's famed O2 Arena on June 17.
Among the other dates Young and Crazy Horse will play this year, they've marked off September 5-8 at Oak Ridge Farm at the foot of the Blue Ridge in Central Virginia. There, many artists will play multiple days at Interlocked, a 4-day music festival with an emphasis on world class music, locally sourced food and sustainability.
The Neil Young and Crazy Horse tour has become noted for its hard-rocking, three-hour sets featuring both brand new songs and the revival of cuts from 1975's "Zuma" and 1981's "ReAcTor," not to mention some on-stage theatrics involving lab-coat-wearing scientists. Indeed, it may be Neal Young and Crazy Horse like you've never seen…and like you may never see again.
In addition to the tour, Young is also busy working on Pono, a high-resolution digital music-download service, player and audio format designed to compete with the MP3 and other formats. He has already filed a trademark application and registered a domain name for what is sure to be another memorable foray into the world of technology for the singer.
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Kyle Hogg spoke of a frustrating day for Lancashire as Glamorgan's Murray Goodwin stole the show with a century during today's opening day of the LV= County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford.
The 40-year-old Zimbabwean, the oldest player in this season's Championship finished the day on 138 not out off 245 balls, contributing to his side's close of play 315-3 from 97 overs after they had won an important toss.
He shared in two half-century stands and one hundred partnership with Jim Allenby, who finished the day unbeaten on 68 off 109. The pair will resume their unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 130 tomorrow morning.
Hogg was in philosophical mood after playing, admitting: "We stuck at it all day. It is probably the best batting wicket we have had here for quite a long time. We would have loved to have batted first on it.
"People like Goodwin, when they get in on good wickets, make big scores. That's why they have played for as long as they have and why they average what they do.
"It is tough, but you have to think that for all the easier days you have, when the sun has been out like it has over the last few weeks, this is where batsmen come into their own. We have had a few good days when it has swung and nipped about off the seam. The roles have reversed here.
"The pitch hasn't done much, even with the new ball. We have rarely beaten the outside edge. It is a typical old Old Trafford pitch that when the sun is out it is rock hard.
"We thought it might even turn today. And when there is more wear on the pitch, that's why you bat first because your spinners come into it more.
"It felt like the Old Trafford of old where they used to go like concrete slabs. When you looked at it this morning you would think it would deteriorate quickly and spin, but it looks like it has gone the other way where they used to go in the past. Three days is still a long time to play on it. You can't judge it on just one day. They also batted well.
"It is perfect for a Test match. It's what you expect at a Test ground where as a bowler you have to work hard for your wickets."
Lancashire handed a debut to off-spinner Arron Lilley after he impressed in the Twenty20. He finished with 0-48 from 14 overs alongside Simon Kerrigan, who finished with 2-114 from 29. Unfortunately, they only bowled two maidens between them in 43 overs.
"I think he just thought he could spin them all out!" quipped Hogg. "Chappie was saying on his debut Lancashire took three wickets on the first day at Sussex (in 1992), and he bowled 12 overs for 55 runs. I think it was bringing back memories for him.
"But this is how you learn. You don't learn as much when the ball is spinning sideways or as a seamer when it is a green. The character of the players come through on a day like this."
There was an element of batsman error in all three of Glamorgan's dismissals, especially their third just before tea when debutant Chris Cooke slapped a Kerrigan short ball straight to Luke Procter at cover to leave the score at 185-3 in the 62nd over.
Will Bragg had driven at Kerrigan and edged to Ashwell Prince at slip in the 17th over and Gareth Rees (58) did the same to Hogg and was well caught at the second attempt by Andrea Agathangelou just after lunch.
Lilley came into the side for Wayne White, while Glamorgan handed a debut to New Zealand all-rounder Nathan McCullum due to a bereavement in Marcus North's family. McCullum played Twenty20 cricket for Lancashire in 2010.
This was a season's best for Goodwin, who shared partnerships of 77 for the second wicket with Rees, 65 for the third with Cooke and united with Allenby just before tea. The latter reached his fifty off 74 balls.
Kerrigan dropped Goodwin on 129 off his own bowling late on: "We can't have it all our way all the time," Hogg added. "You have to work hard to win any game of cricket. Probably over the last three or four games we have had it all our own way. The first day at Northampton last week was hard work, but we ended up getting a result. For all the time it is easier, you have to put in the hard yards as well."
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Wenger keen to end trophy drought
Manager Arsene Wenger claims it will hurt him to watch other teams parade a trophy at the end of the season should Arsenal fail to end their own barren run in 2013.
The Gunners head to Swansea on Sunday for their FA Cup third-round tie looking to keep alive hopes of delivering a first piece of silverware to the Emirates Stadium.
While Wenger knows the importance of continued Champions League qualification, the French coach insists he has not lost the taste for an open-top bus parade.
"Of course it bothers me because I am not here to watch other people win trophies," said Wenger, whose side last tasted glory when they lifted the FA Cup in 2005.
"It is important and I will give my best to win on Sunday. I will just remind you that I have won the FA Cup four times.
"Of course that [reminders of a trophy drought] is not pleasant, but the only way to do it is to win."
Wenger, however, accepts any talk of Wembley would be premature, even if his side progress from what is a tough encounter in south Wales.
"It is the first round (we play). You cannot speak about winning a trophy, so for us it is important to show continuity and consistency, and the FA Cup is part of that," said Wenger.
"To get people to believe more in the team, it is important that we win on Sunday.
"It is an important moment of the season for us, for the team to strengthen the confidence of the team.
"We feel we are on a good run, but how far can we go? To win in the FA Cup will strengthen [our belief]."
Arsenal have produced some form in the Barclays Premier League over the past few weeks, their 1-1 draw at Southampton halting a run of four straight wins.
Swansea, though, were the last team to record a victory at Ashburton Grove, when they ran out 2-0 winners on December 1 following a late brace by Spanish striker Michu.
Wenger challenged his side to set the record straight when they travel to Liberty Stadium.
"They had a very good game here. We have to give them a different response on Sunday," Wenger said.
The Gunners are expected to make some moves to bolster the squad this month, with a £10million bid for Atletico Madrid striker Adrian Lopez said to be on the table, while fringe players like Johan Djourou and Sebastien Squillaci will be off-loaded. Morocco forward Marouane Chamakh has already joined West Ham on loan until the end of the season.
However, Wenger wants concentration to remain on the side producing the required performance against Swansea rather than thinking about how to boost any perceived deficiencies.
"The most draining is that you get the best out of your team and worry about the next game. In our job it is important that you focus on what is really important, the players who can help the club to win the games - those who are somewhere on the transfer market will not help you to win the games," Wenger told a press conference.
"For us it is important to focus on our next game and our next game can only be won by the players who are here."
"People try always to create pressure around every game, but that is part of our job. We want to just win our next game," he said.
"We are on a good run and I hope that Swansea will face a different Arsenal this time."
He said: "Swansea have done excellent work, with good technical players and which suit the way they want to play.
"All of their buys have been intelligent buys."
Champions City come to Emirates Stadium in a week's time, which is followed up by a trip to Stamford Bridge and both games are set to fully test the character of Wenger's side.
"The best way to prepare for our games against Manchester City and Chelsea is to come out on top against Swansea, which will be a difficult tie," Wenger told Arsenal Player.
"The FA Cup is always important, but we are on a good run overall and we want to keep that going."
Wenger added: "It (the Premier League) is tight, every game is massive which is why consistency is so important.
"All the teams are difficult to beat and if you are not completely at your best, it does not work."
Wenger, meanwhile, hinted he could yet resurrect a loan move for former captain Thierry Henry during the Major League Soccer closed-season - although any imminent short-term deal with New York Red Bulls appears unlikely.
"At the moment it is definitely (off), but if we have big injuries and Thierry wants to do it... (however) we have not gone as far (as that) because we look more for permanent people," Wenger said.
"At the moment we have (Olivier) Giroud available, (Theo) Walcott available, we are not too short in this department, so we will see."


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Are U.S. households really paying an 'Apple tax?'
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The Apple iPhone 5. Does getting one mean that you're paying the equivalent of a tax to Cupertino?
At Reuters, Chris Taylor argues that they most definitely are:
The analogy of an Apple tax might sound facetious, but think about it. Median U.S. household income was $50,054 in 2011, according to the Census Bureau. A sizable chunk of that is getting diverted to Apple headquarters in Cupertino.
Remember, this is not something that consumers are being forced to pay. They are dipping willingly into their own pockets, because they're essentially slaves to the devices.
Taylor quotes an analyst who expects Apple-related spending to rise to over $800 a year per American household by 2015. How does that compare with other taxes?
Well, if the median household has two parents filing joint tax returns, and two kids, it's paying about half the 2015 "Apple Tax" each month in federal income and Social Security tax: close to $450. So households may be spending a lot on the Apple ecosystem of products — from iPhones to iPads to iTunes — but a lot more of their money continues to go to the government.
All I want for Christmas is an Apple iPad...or maybe an iPad Mini...but a iPod or iPhone would be OK, too
A third or more of U.S. kids between 6 and 12 would very much like to have an Apple device this holiday season.
Former Internet analyst Mary Meeker has produced another of her "state of the Internet presentations," as venture capitalists (and avid blogger) Fred Wilson called it. Meeker is a VC too now, at the blue-chip Silicon Valley firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Buyers.
The presentation that Fred notes can be viewed on SlideShare and is 88 slides long. It covers a lot of ground. But the slide above is particularly interesting, heading into the the crunch period of the holiday shopping season. You know, the time of wish lists children write and, in some cases, mail to rotund, bearded figure of legend who lives in the northernmost reaches of the planet with a band of industrious elves and a group of reindeer capable of impressive aerial feats.
Meeker notes that American kids between 6 and 12 want iPads and iPad Minis in impressive numbers. They want iPod Touches and iPhones in nearly equally impressive numbers.
LA Auto Show: It's a rolling world of consumer electronics!
The Los Angeles Auto Show has in recent years defined itself as the "green" car show. California has the largest auto market in the U.S., as well as the most environmentally preoccupied. But the most dramatic auto debuts during car show season, running through next spring, are traditionally reserved for Detroit, the auto industry's spiritual home. So L.A. has had to kick off car show season with its own attention-getting twist.
The L.A. Auto Show focuses on the dream machines, the future of transportation and, over the past decade, on electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, alternative fuel vehicles — in short, things with wheels that aren't total slaves to gas. But this year, it's different.
The new story is technology. Specifically, how cars will soon become platforms for various consumer electronics, mainly smartphones. In the past, automakers have preferred to design and build their own in-vehicle infotainment systems or partner with tech companies. The most prominent of these has been Ford and its relationship with Microsoft; Ford's CEO, Alan Mullaly, has also made regular pilgrimages to the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. General Motors has had a loose association with Google (and Google itself is the the auto game, with its driverless car). No one has yet broken through with Apple.
Why the pressure is on Apple to have a big holiday season
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Apple's stock has been declining. Will the holiday shopping season bring it back?
What's wrong with Apple? That's what folks may be asking as the California technology giant's stock price continues to slide. The company introduces a new iPhone and a new iPad Mini — and sees its shares hammered down by 100 points, from a high of more than $700?
What gives?
Wall Street is getting nervous about Apple's ability to — essentially — continue printing money with its popular smartphones and tablets. The company reported disappointing earnings last week, the result of having spent a lot to revamp its product lines in time for the holiday season.
Apple also cautioned that it might not make as much money this holiday season — but some analysts think the company may be playing possum, underpromising in order to overdeliver.
Still, competition is heating up in the markets that Apple has owned. Microsoft and Amazon have introduced new tablets to rival the iPad, and Android-powered smartphones continue to gain customers.
3 reasons why the Apple iPhone 5 is creating capitalism on the street
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Customers take photos while waiting on line to purchase the Apple iPhone 5 outside the Apple Fifth Avenue flagship store on the first morning it went on sale. An entire shadow economy has emerged around the iconic device.
Today is Apple iPhone 5 day. At Apple stores across Southern California, hopeful shoppers have lined up in the hundreds to obtain the glistening new gadget.
These folks will part with money, but they're also engaged in an ad-hoc iEconomy that's using the iPhone — versions both current and past — to generate profits. Here's how it goes...
It's all about real estate. According to LATimes, people who've lined up outside the Apple store at the Grove shopping complex are selling their places on line. Ten kids showed up at sunrise with the goal of selling five spots in line for $300 a pop, for a neat take of $1,500, pretty much all of it profit (they opportunity cost of standing in line at 6 a.m. when you're 19 is pretty much nil). But they miscalculated their market and could only sell the spots for...$100. Still, that's $500 in coin for...standing. In line. In warm and sunny L.A.


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March 8, 2012
Attendance: Diane Belz, Bruce Deakyne, Colin Finch, Tim Joregensen, Nan Lu, Steve Najera, Patricio Nieto, Sam Rhoades, Alex Voigt
- Call to Order: 6:00pm
- Corrections to the minutes from March 1, 2012, and approval of agenda for March 8, 2012
- Mr. Rhoades motions to approve minutes from March 1, 2012 with corrections. Mr. Nieto seconds. Ms. Voigt calls to question. Motion passes 5-0-0.
- Mr. Nieto motions to approve agenda for March 8, 2012. Mr. Rhoades seconds. Mr. Rhoades calls to question. Motion passes 5-0-0.
- CUSG Report
To be discussed in section VIII, Old Business.
- Program Area Liaison Reports
- Executive/Task Team Reports
- Mr. Jorgensen: Sign-ups for intramural soccer are way up, sign-ups for flag football down. We are ahead of revenue. Many of our club sports teams are competing at national levels. The Challenge Course staff is gearing up for summer. There will be a Fitness and Wellness upgrade staff meeting on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
- Ms. Belz: The new open recreation programs aim to bring new users to the Rec. We are trying to reach different avenues. One of the events is underwater hockey, which uses four lanes in the competition pool. It has had a decent turnout. We are still trying to identify if the new users are coming in for the new programming, specifically. Drop-in broomball is scheduled for next week. Staff will be there to hand out equipment and monitor the game. There will be a $2 equipment charge for broomball.
- Ms. Lu: None.
- Mr. Najera: The maintenance staff is working hard to prepare outdoor fields for club sports and intramurals. Two weeks ago, we decided to convert a conference room into a functional training room that includes P90X type of stuff, a television and DVD player. It has a capacity to hold eight people and has been popular. We are planning to have an open house so that the Rec Board and Rec staff can check it out. There was a problem with the heat exchanger in the Carlson Gym. A new backup power source was being installed and the power was shut off. The heat exchanger did not turn off and melted several PVC pipes causing flooding. Carlson is back, up and running.
- Chair's Report
- Director's Report
- Facility Requests
- Old Business
- Budgets
- Mr. Deakyne:Budget hearings (March 7) went pretty well; the number passed. This year, the executives submitted their own recommendations for the budget. The executives recommended 0% without unduckables, a $66,000 budget cut, and an additional fee for broomball. Two-thirds of intramural teams are making it to the playoffs.The Finance Board did not want to close the East Entrance, and also focused on program enhancement. Some questions need better answers, including IT enhancement. Why can't we use OIT or students to fill the position? We are working on getting more information.
Ms. Lu: The primary point analyzed was the impact of the renovations on student use of the Rec. When the Rec is being renovated, additional staff may be needed at Carlson Gym, and other locations. These duties will be added to staff duties. The students may feel some impact, but the support staff will feel more. The impact of not hiring an IT person was also analyzed. IT support will be important during construction. Hiring an IT person during construction will also set the stage for IT infrastructure and support in the future. Our current POS software has the capability to utilize biometrics, but it is not stable enough to fully use.
Mr. Finch arrives 6:22pm.
Mr. Finch: The optimal time to invest in IT infrastructure is now rather than later. Steve be prepared to answer questions about the possibility of hiring students for this position.
Mr. Najera: Students have diverse schedules and assisting Bob is more than a student task. OIT offers two services, desktop support of managing services.
Mr. Jorgensen: We want a person to understand the program area. They need a Bachelor's Degree, and at least two years of experience.
- New Business
- Mr. Deakyne: We present at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 14 at Leg. Council
- Buff Up The Rec
- We are currently moving forward with the design process.
- Announcements
- The Rec Center staff lock-in will take place Saturday, March 10.
- Adjournment
- Mr. Nieto motions to adjourn. Mr. Rhoades seconds. Mr. Nieto calls to question. Motion passes 6-0-0. Meeting adjourns 7:01pm.


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June 3, 2007 - September 3, 2007
Engage in a series of dialogues that highlight Dutch masterpieces as part of "NL: A Season of Dutch Arts in the Berkshires," a collaboration that showcases the arts and culture of the Netherlands.
The first dialogue will compare works by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh to works in the Clark's collection. Van Gogh's Self-Portrait (Vincent Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam) will be juxtaposed with Self-Portrait by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, underscoring the shared stylistic and psychological relationships between the two artists. Jean-François Millet's influence on Van Gogh can be seen in the comparison of Millet's pastel The Sower and Van Gogh's Sower (after Millet) (Vincent Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam).
The second dialogue will feature Chlamydia (Williams College Museum of Art), a reinterpretation of Edouard Manet's famous Olympia, by contemporary Dutch artist Robert Scholte. Scholte's large expanse of jet-black canvas will provide shocking contrast among the Clark's collection of Impressionist paintings. The title of Scholte's painting, the name of a sexually transmitted disease, recalls the shock value Manet's Olympia had when originally exhibited, reminding us that the subject matter and style of the Impressionists frequently challenged traditional notions of what was "proper" for art.
A final dialogue reunites husband and wife portraits by Frans Hals. Portrait of Pieter Jacobsz. Olycan (The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, Florida) joins Maritge Vooght Claesdr., Wife of Pieter Jacobsz. Olycan, Mayor of Haarlem (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam). Originally painted as a pair, the duo has been separated for nearly two centuries.
This exhibition is organized in collaboration with "NL: A Season of Dutch Arts in the Berkshires" and received initial funding from the Netherlands Culture Fund.


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After over 24 hrs of standby with close to 5 hrs of usage, my phone was still showing full battery. This was a red flag for me. I was browsing the web and all of the sudden, my phone turned off me on (without 20% or 10% warning). Just shut off and displayed the red battery. I plug my phone in, and after about 5 minutes of charging, it turned back on. To my surprise, the battery indicator immediately displayed the plug icon showing that it's fully charged! I take the phone off the charger, and it still shows full charge! There's no way a drained battery can be fully charged within 5 minutes. I think that my battery indicator is stuck. I use the phone for a few minutes and it shuts off on me once again. After plugging it in, it immediately shows a full charge once again. Tried hard resetting and it didn't remedy the situation.
I am running 2.0.1 completely stock on a 16g white iphone.
Does anyone know if this sounds like a hardware issue? (I do get normal usage out of the battery, is the battery indicator purely software or is there a hardware component to it?)