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Regardless of what my employees think, I actually have a fairly stressful job. The weight of the world, and what not, resting on my shoulders each and every day. On top of that, I'm getting older (not necessarily wiser), am raising a nine year old daughter (she's going on 15), and have three dogs (furry little children) all of which hinders my ability to manage said stress. It's the getting older part that's really bothering me.
When I was a younger lad, I could easily take out my frustrations on any number of video games: Doom, Duke Nukem, and Quake to name a few. BUT NOW… I find that I'm not 'Call of Duty' material. That I can't 'Fallout'. And I'm certainly not made of 'Metal Gear'. In fact, I'm finding fewer and fewer and fewer games I can reasonably play well anymore. Some of this is due to 'middle age' (I am 44). Some of this is due to growing responsibilities (supporting a family on less and less free time). And some of this is due to these games just not being on the Mac platform. I was just about to give up when I found World of Warships...
Apparently if you put me on a boat in the middle of an ocean with HUGE GUNS, I'm a freaking Admiral!!! Not only do I find skimming across the water incredibly relaxing, but I am almost unstoppable in my German Cruiser. I had no idea that I would enjoy this game so much AND be able to play it on my Mac. And if you look at my statistics (all earned while playing on a Mac), I think you'll see that my MacBook Pro is holding its own with all the other hardware 'gaming' systems out there on the ocean.
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I'm a fan of what Wargaming has done with this game. I LOVE that I can play it on my Mac, and I LOVE that there's no 'Windows hardware' penalty for doing so. I LOVE that this game is a great blend of action and strategy allowing me to rule the high seas from the comfort of my office desk. AND I think I am most appreciative that I found a new game that's fun and doesn't make me play it 200 times every day to get good enough to be sufficiently competitive. Sucks getting old…
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Philippine vapers welcomed the release of a new U.S. expert report which concluded that "although e-cigarettes are not without risk, compared to combustible tobacco cigarettes, they contain fewer toxicants; can deliver nicotine in a similar manner and might be useful as a cessation aid in smokers who use e-cigarettes exclusively".
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"Overall, e-cigarette aerosol contains fewer numbers and lower levels of toxicants than smoke from combustible tobacco cigarettes. Nicotine exposure can mimic that found with use of combustible tobacco cigarettes, but it is highly variable. The exposure to nicotine and toxicants from the aerosolization of flavorings and humectants depends on device characteristics and how the device is used."
"Overall, the evidence reviewed by the committee suggests that e-cigarettes are not without biological effects in humans. For instance, use of e-cigarettes results in dependence on the devices, though with apparently less risk and severity than that of combustible tobacco cigarettes. Yet the implications for long-term effects on morbidity and mortality are not yet clear".
"Overall, the evidence suggests that while e-cigarettes might cause youth who use them to transition to use of combustible tobacco products, they might also increase adult cessation of combustible tobacco cigarettes…Across a range of studies and outcomes, e-cigarettes appear to pose less risk to an individual than combustible tobacco cigarettes."
The NASEM report findings are aligned with the latest U.S. FDA policy roadmap released in January 2018, which pointed out that "nicotine…is not directly responsible for the cancer, lung disease, and heart disease that kill hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. It is the other chemical compounds in tobacco, and in the smoke created by setting tobacco on fire, that directly and primarily cause the illness and death – not the nicotine." In line with its new approach, the U.S. FDA expressed its commitment to "take a fresh look" at ENDS such as e-cigarettes "that can deliver satisfying levels of nicotine to adults who want access to it without burning tobacco."
E-cigarettes are now the most popular smoking cessation aid in the U.K. and U.S. According to reports "an estimated 2.9 million adults in Great Britain currently use e-cigarettes and of these, 1.5 million people have completely stopped smoking cigarettes.


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All lyrics by Robert Beriau © 2008
1 Agoraphobia
Oh no ! Here it comes again
Drowned in the crowd
Hunched in my mind
I shall get out ,
Let me get out !
Ah ! I am terrified
Strange language fills my head
Queer sentiment floods my veins
My heart swells !
Pain dragged me down to the ground.
They turn out the lights
Blind to my sorrows
Insane, these morons think I am !
There is no hiding-place
I am me !
You know who I am !
Better be, imperfect me,
Than a prince or princess
Clever only to wear
Useless fashion dress !
Nice to be me, unruly and free !
2 - Terrorism: a two actors play
In a suburb of a foreign city
The Man alone, only seeks to survive,
An open heart to fraternize
One looks at what he appears to be
Judging the fantom
Which its clothing surround
The person in his appearing
Not ..... who he is !
His culture, religion and functions
The money he has,
The color of his skin,
One forgets the gestures he poses,
The words that he dares.
He seems so arrogant and aggressive,
Walking down on this side of YOUR street
Look at him in the eyes,
Youll see your own reflection,
Will you really see any difference?
Simply because you were born
On opposite continents ?
You in opulence, him in poverty ?
Both in indifference and violence ?
Seek for the smile in the eyes of this enemy
Calm his and your anger
Show him the sufferings around us
Dont let him believe any more
That he cannot change this war history,
You both can, you both can
We all have to !
3 - Blind Heart ( instrumental )
4 - Last Call for a change ( instrumental )
5 - The Rats leave the sinking ship
Greenhouse gases continue to rise,
As global temperatures,
Melting Artic and Antartica,
Worldwide rising sea levels,
Rising pollution in tropospheric ozone,
Stonger heat waves, cold waves, storms,
floods and droughts.
Ah! Just look what weve done !
Leaders still act as stupid puppets,
Rejecting the Kyoto agreement,
100 years of human development
Is now a treat
To the millions of years of planet Earth.
(Are they intellectually blind ?)
I just hope that
With my recycling of goods,
The reduced use of my car,
That I am now green in my yard,
..It will not be too late !
Just dont relied on our leaders.
Fucking politiciens, where are you?
did they left ?
6 - Selfcontempt behavior or social poverty ( instrumental )
7 - Time Fracture
This song is dedicated to Catherine Bourbonnière who was murdered in 2006
Childrens baggages,
Filled with laughts and intentions,
Just left on the quay of adults,
Tied with love from family,
Kindness of close friends,
You belong here !
One knock at my door,
Darkness slowly surrounds us,
Whispering that in violence,
Long time after love was gone,
This coward assasinated you !
At the dawn of a woman life,
Instructed by Lucifer,
Death snaps the door
It would have taken just a moment,
To vanish from our soul,
The flame of your beliefs.
I am crying with your friends,
I cry because it would have been
so easy for us,
To preserve our courage to make a change,
To pursue these dreams which we had
one day sworn,
At your age, to realize.
Its so sad !
Its so sad !
Thank you to have been you
To have been part of our life !
8 - Toughts are not enough (instrumental)
9 Homeless (if only ! )
Strange noises arround us
Life values no longer exist
Only memories remain
.Bitterness of the past !
I didnt knew what to do
Nor even cry out for you
And as it happens
Lament wont forgives indifference
You survived just on your own
Itinerancy as residence
Every day there with your smile
Even if our spectres
Were repellent to your eyes
Indifference comes from those
Who do not have courrage
People with fears
That you might steal their soul
When your eyes crossed mine
Without doubt, we both knew
That even dressed different,
We are just mirror and image !
The sky today turned gray.
Sitting on your park bench,
He informed me,
That you had fled
This morning, not even 20
..just killed yourself !
This song is for you,
Hoping that my regrets,
Will never leave me
Now I am different !
10 - Hoping on the next generation (instrumental)


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HANDS ON PREVIEW: HTC unveil the HTC U12 life @IFA 2018
With IFA 2018 in full swing, HTC decided to use this massive European technology convention to unveil their latest midrange handset. The HTC U12 life is designed to go up against the likes of the Huawei P Smart an Samsung's Galaxy A range but can it hold its own against these two? Read for our hands-on preview below.
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The hew HTC U12 life is a handset that champions quality and value at the same time but this was always going to come at a cost. They've decided to remove one of the most stand-out, uniquely HTC (and now one of the Pixel Phones' most notable feature) HTC' Edge Sense. This, understandably, in the grander scheme, doesn't mean much but it might also highlight HTC's divergence away from alternative modes of input etc. to keep the costs of both R&D and implementation low.
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scenematt posted a topic in Worthy WelcomeHELLO! My name is Matt Downey and I am new here. I am from Columbus, Ohio and I love God ever since I was a little boy. I am a true Christian and have suffered through many hard trials and tribulations including homelessness, hunger, fasting, sleeplessness, beatings, travels, witnessing, closeness to God, separation from God, spiritual victories and spiritual failures. I guess I have grown to the place where I sort of just want to get back into the ministry of believer to believer strength and courage, because I spent most of my childhood healing and casting out devils. Then I met God and He told me to have some fun, so I ended up retiring and settling in at everything was about Me and nobody else really mattered anymore. But as time has progressed, I have decided that I would like to get back into common ministry and help strengthen and encourage individuals in the Body of Christ to never give up on the highest blessings and to always go forth in God. So that is a little about me. More is that I love web design, travel, spirituality including godliness and angelic hosting, Spirit travels through fasting and prayer, sleeping in, music, praise and worship, church, and pets. I love a lot of other things like art and museums too, but it's too much to list. I have a great family and I look forward to being a part of the online community here. Well, thanks! Matty
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ContinuingCorletta posted a topic in Prayer RequestsPlease, out of grace, pray for me again. I haven't been on this site much lately because I've been so busy, but I could really use some prayers about God's will for what I decide about job opportunities that I've been presented with: whether or not to take the jobs. I also need prayer about how to honor God and please Him in my dealings with the people for whom I currently work, as these employment positions are coming to the end of their terms. I would like to leave these positions and relationships in ways that glorify God. Thank you so much for your gracious prayers.
Godly Femininity: A Nice Guide
naominash posted a topic in General DiscussionIn this article: https://peacefulwife.com/2014/10/06/what-is-godly-femininity/ I found a great list of qualities to aspire to. April Cassidy, in my opinion, hits the nail on the head. Here is a highlight: " She takes responsibility for running her household well. (Proverbs 31, Titus 2:3) She is prudent and has godly wisdom. (Proverbs 19:14) She is modest and humble in her dress, words and behavior. (I Timothy 2:9-10, Ephesians 4:29-30) She does not depend on charm or external beauty. (Proverbs 31:30) She fears the Lord in a healthy way and she fears Him much more than any circumstances or any person. (Proverbs 31:30) —– She dresses in a way that shows honor and respect for God, her husband, herself and others. She does not seek to draw attention to her body but to Christ. She does not wear extravagant clothing, hairstyles or jewelry but allows her good deeds to be her ornaments. She longs to not put any stumbling block in her brother's way. (1 Timothy 2:9, Romans 14:13) She is generous to those in need within the parameters of her husband's leadership. (Proverbs 31:20) She has great emotional/spiritual inner strength and honor. (Proverbs 31:25) She has God's wisdom in her heart and mind, she cherishes His Words and she speaks with godly wisdom and kindness. (Proverbs 31:26) She is trustworthy in her thoughts, speech and actions. (Proverbs 31:11) —– She does "not repay evil for evil but overcomes evil with good." She trusts God to take revenge if vengeance is needed, she doesn't take vengeance into her own hands. (Romans 12:9-21) She answers softly and gently. (Proverbs 15:1) She is filled with God's "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, goodness and self-control." She is a pleasure to be around. She smiles and laughs easily. She savors and enjoys her family and her life (Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:4-8) She has great faith in God. (Matthew 15:21-28) She is genuinely humble. She understands how great, wise and holy God is and how small she is in comparison. (I Corinthians 13:4) —– She is polite and well-mannered. (I Corinthians 13:5) She is selfless. (I Corinthians 13:5) She is vulnerable and able to share all of her entire range of emotions, needs, desires and ideas and articulate herself well. She knows her emotions are a great blessing and gift from God. She listens to them and evaluates her thoughts and motives as her emotions tell her about problems. But ultimately, she submits her feelings and emotions to Christ. (James 4:7, Proverbs 3:5) She knows how to appropriately express her emotions and she knows how to discern when her emotions are lying to her and not to be trusted (i.e.: PMS, pregnancy, peri-menopause). She cares about her husband and what he wants, needs and desires. (I Corinthians 7:34) She is careful to care even more about what God desires. (Matthew 6:33) —– She thinks on things that are good, true, noble, excellent, praiseworthy, pure, right and admirable. (Philippians 4:8) She takes her thoughts captive and does not allow unruly emotions or worry to hijack her mind or rob her of God's peace. She, through God's power, is in control of her own thoughts. Her feelings do not reign as tyrants over her. (2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:4-8) She does not argue or complain but shines brightly for Christ in her attitude. (Philippians 2:14-16) She shares her heart and her ideas, needs and feelings without being contentious or disrespectful – but always speaks respectfully, gently, graciously and humbly. (I Corinthians 13:4-8) She is full of grace, forgiveness and mercy because she abides in Christ and has experienced these things in abundance from Jesus. (John 15) —– She never gives up on God, her husband or the marriage covenant. She keeps her word and her promises. (Matthew 19, I Corinthians 13:7-8) She keeps no record of wrongs she has suffered. (I Corinthians 13:5 – for any wives who are truly being abused, please seek godly, biblical, experienced, wise help. "Do I Condone Marital Rape or Abuse?") She rejoices continually in God and in His truth. (Philippians 4:4, I Corinthians 13:6) She hates all sin and evil. (I Corinthians 13:6) She tears out any trace of the smallest root of bitterness as soon as possible and doesn't let it fester. (Ephesians 4:31) —– She is sober – not addicted to drugs or alcohol. (Titus 3:2) She uses her words to give life and does not use her words to tear down or destroy. She does not gossip or slander anyone. (Proverbs 18:21, 2 Corinthians 12:20) She is chaste – she does not entertain immoral or lustful ideas about real or fictional men (or women), she does not flirt with other men, she guards her marriage and her heart, she does not touch other men in a sensual way, she does not get involved in any trace of adultery, fornication or immorality. If she sees that there is a temptation coming, she flees from it. She does not want to create even the appearance of evil. (I Corinthians 6:18, Proverbs 4:23, I Thessalonians 5:22) She is reverent and respectful in her behavior at home and in public. (Titus 2:2) She does not allow happiness, her dreams, her desires or romance to become more important to her than Christ, her obedience to Christ, her husband or her marriage. She has proper priorities. She enjoys happiness when it comes, and romance when her husband offers it to her – but she is not consumed by a desperate desire for these things. Her only desperate desire is Christ. (Titus 2:3-5) —– She teaches her children and other women good things. (Titus 2:3) She loves her husband and children affectionately. (Titus 2:3) She is sound and solid in her faith. She knows the Word and handles it well. (Titus 2:2, Ephesians 6, 2 Timothy 2:16) She guards her heart, because it is the wellspring of her life. (Proverbs 4:23) She is willing to forsake all others (family, friends, past boyfriends, etc) and leave them in order to cleave to her husband (Genesis 2:24) and she realizes in the same way that she must forsake all others in order to cleave to Christ as her Savior and only Lord." I have enjoyed this post. I have limited Godly examples of women to really model after so articles like this really help me. I have not always been the best example but by the grace of God, I see more of these qualities in my life. I am not sure how to tell if I have that "quiet, gentle spirit." But I do know I enjoy teaching other women about God.
Why do we think these phrases are passages in the Bible? One reason is people haven't read or don't actually know what is in the Bible. Another reason is sometimes we use what we perceive as Biblical truth to reinforce own pre-existing beliefs or what has been taught to us. Yet some of these phrases do at times reflect Biblical truth or concepts. Sometimes, however the phrases are a result of folk wisdom or cultural use of the terms. -------- #6. Is "Cleanliness is next to godliness." in the Bible? If so, what is the passage or similar phrases used in the Bible? If not, where does it originate from?


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That's right, I'm really trying to give Sir Donald Trump a break and overlook all of his racist, sexist, and just plain stupid words-and-actions of the past. For instance, when he was running for president and went to the black church in Flint Michigan where he was told to "stop it" by the woman minister when Sir Trump started dogging Hilary Clinton, Trump looked very human. He actually made a few humble jesters in apology to her and stopped talking bad about Hilary Clinton. It was a humble poster I'm certain a real White Supremacist like Jessie Helms or Andrew Anglin would not have been able to do. Albeit, Trump is an arrogant, narcissistic, wealthy ass-whole, but he did bow down to a woman of authority in a way that I think helped him to win the election with other Blue-Collar white males such as myself.
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Spring is asparagus season. The asparagus patch that I helped my dad to plant is just beginning to produce the tasty spears, and they are starting to show up in farmer's markets in my area. I love to roast asparagus and use it in this gorgeous salad.
- 1 lb asparagus woody ends trimmed off
- 2 large egg hard-boiled
- 2 cups couscous optional
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Combine lemon juice, vinegar, oil, mustard, sugar, pressed garlic, salt and black pepper.
- Whisk until well blended.
- Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat oven to 400. Spread asparagus in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Mix asparagus with couscous if desired; top with egg.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette; serve immediately.
If I'm cooking for just Joe and myself, I mix the salad all together. If we're cooking for others (as we will be for Easter dinner), I serve the dressing on the side.
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Mother's Day may be a little over a month away, but we don't need to wait to celebrate and honor what many mothers have contributed toward faith formation in the home over the millennia. Today, many congregations take the month of May to celebrate faith in the home. I am writing about this topic today to encourage you to begin preparing for how you can assist the parents, grandparents, and caregivers in your congregation in nurturing faith at home.
It is important for parents to understand that one morning a week (or less) is not enough to ensure that their children will grow into faith-filled Christian disciples. This is the impetus for the efforts of many congregations these days to support parents with resources to use at home. Studies are showing that parents are by far the primary Christian educators of their children. Unfortunately, this focus was usurped by the advent of the professional Christian educator in the 1950's and 1960's. Parents began neglecting their faith-forming role because the Church, consciously or unconsciously, caused them to believe that Sunday programming could do it better. But forty-five minutes or less of Sunday School a week cannot begin to compare with what a household can offer all week long at home.
Parents can engage their children in Christian practices such as prayer, service, and Bible study within their weekly routines.
Parents can engage their children in spiritual conversations
Parents can purchase toys and books that engage their children in developmental play with the Stories of our faith.
Pastors and educators need to return the primary education/formation role to parents. They need not abandon what they currently offer at church, but a shift in focus to providing connecting activities and resources to be used in the home will help to empower parents to take back their God-given responsibility to their children.
Fortunately for us in the United Church of Christ, the New England Association of United Church Educators (NEAUCE) Annual Conference
Let us commit to transforming our congregations' households into opportunities for embracing moments of faith and meaning on a daily basis!
Debbie Gline Allen is the Associate for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry for the historic Massachusetts Conference. She can be reached at email@example.com or by calling 508-603-6601.
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Today is Wednesday, better known as New Comic Book Day, the best day of the week. A lot of great comics came out today, but this column is meant to focus on the best of the best, the must have books that should be in everyone's stack for the week. This week, that comic is X-Men Blue #1 from writer Cullen Bunn, and artists Jorge Molina and Matteo Buffagni, and Marvel Comics.
Join MARVEL GIRL, CYCLOPS, BEAST, ICEMAN and ANGEL as they reclaim the title of X-MEN. After the world-shaking events of IVX, the original five X-Men are here to bring mutant criminals to justice and restore a heroic sheen to their team. But with a new leader in JEAN GREY and a new mentor in their "arch-frenemy" MAGNETO, will old rivalries and new conflicts tear these heroes apart?
Writer Cullen Bunn is a creator that I am not crazy about, feeling that he can be very hit-or-miss. However, when he has a good grasp on the characters he is writing, and a good direction for them to go in, I feel that he is one of the best writers in superhero comics, his Sinestro series being a favorite of mine. After reading the X-Men Prime one-shot from a few weeks ago, the Blue excerpt had me excited for this series, as Bunn seems to have a superb grasp on this team, especially as teenagers. The drama, angst, and hormones that come with the territory mixed with all of the responsibility of being a superhero is what makes this book work so well, especially Jean's relationship with everyone.
Jorge Molina and Matteo Buffagni share art duties here, and the book looks like a blast. It's fast-paced, fun, and kinetic, especially the fight scene with Juggernaut. Jorge Molina is one of my favorite artists and especially gets a chance to shine when the book slows down for a few character moments. However, there are some spots where the art feels rushed, and the lines are less tight. Despite this, the art fits the more bombastic superhero elements of the book, and the new designs for the characters are simple enough that it feels more like an X-Men series than any in recent years.
All in all, X-Men Blue #1 is a first issue that is lot of fun, sets up plenty, and seems to be the right direction for this team. Issue one is available in stores and online today, so make sure to grab a copy.
4/12/17 Releases – In addition to X-Men Blue #1, here is a list of other new titles that came out this week that you should also be reading, if you are not already.
- Black Panther and the Crew #1 by writers Ta-Nehisi Coates and Yona Harvey, artist Butch Guice, and Marvel Comics.
- Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #18 from writer Robert Venditti, artist V. Kenneth Marion, and DC Comics.
- The Wicked + The Divine #28 by writer Kieron Gillen, artist Jamie McKelvie, colorist Matt Wilson and Image Comics.
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For reasons that, to be blunt, are none of yer frelling business, I've not been able to pay much attention to either this blog or the news for the last few days.1
Today is Patriots' Day, the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, where the Colony of Massachusetts kicked off the Revolutionary War. I've written about it a few times in the past.
Also, for your reading pleasure, a past essay on patriotism.
1 Which is why you've been seeing mostly photos, links and short snark.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Patriots' Day
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Hope all is well ma'am. Or at least that it will get better soon.
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Sh. Abdul Karim Yahya discusses the reaction of the Prophet (s) to the loss of the Battle of Uhud and what the Qur'an says about this.
Dr. Tariq Ramadan provides a clear and blunt clarification for the concept of jihad in Islam- its meaning, objectives, and application. Many Muslims and non-Muslims err in understanding it correctly and many misuse it. The screaming example of ISIS will be explained and the position towards its claims.
Allah(SWT) mentions in the Qur'an, "There are those people who worship Allah with a condition. If life is good, he's happy and will happy with Allah. But if life is not good and a Fitnah happens, then he switches his faith in Allah, he ends up losing this world and the next" The wisdom of trying to understand the problems of this world is something that every faith/tradition has struggled with. It is one of the fundamental problems of theology.
The question of trying to understanding why there is pain, why is there suffering? Why is there bloodshed? Why is there evil in this world? This is a question that was asked of Allah even before he created us. When Allah(SWT) announced his creation of man in Surah Al-Baqarah, the angels asked: "Why would you do that" Even the angels asked the same question. Remember this is a question that was asked to better comprehend Allah's wisdom, not to challenge Allah's authority.
Did Islam spread by the sword? Mufti Menk answers this question. He discusses the rights that were bestowed upon those in war, and the limitations that were placed upon fighting in the path of Allah. Prophet Muhammad, acting upon revelation, placed boundaries and rules limiting unnecessary loss of life or damage to the environment.
On October 11th, 2016, Northaven United Methodist Church hosted Sh. Omar Suleiman. The topic was "Is Islam to Blame for ISIS?" with an extensive Q&A session.
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses six of the most important battles of the history of Muslims that took place in the month of Ramadan.
Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi presents an important and enlightening talk based on his new book, "Refuting ISIS." The book details how ISIS bases its ideology on a superficial and literalist approach to the sacred texts of Islam; and concludes that ISIS does not represent Islam, that its declaration of a caliphate is invalid, and that opposing ISIS is an obligation upon Muslims.
Calamities & tragedies are part of life and it is through these trials and calamities that the true strength of a believer is shown when he turns to his Lord in humility and submissiveness leaving his affairs in the Hands of Allah and putting complete trust that Allah (subḥānahu wa ta'āla) will take care of him.
Yet lately it seems that one calamity has not left the Muslim Ummah and another one strikes even harder and in this chaos many are those whose Iman is shaken and they ask the question "Why do bad things happen? Why can't life just be good!!"
Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in this latest Khutbah entitled 'Why Is there Evil in This World?' and discover the wisdom behind calamities and tragedies.
In the second-half of this Khutbah Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares his reflections on the San Bernardino killings and advises the Muslim community to stay safe and uphold their best Muslim character in society.
In this Khutbah (sermon), Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the recent trials facing the Muslims at the eve of Anti-Muslim rhetoric in the American Election run-up and the backlash after the recent Paris bombings. Dr. Qadhi provides two practical ways Muslims can face and overcome such trials and challenges in America (and globally).
Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk discusses why ISIS is not Islamic and not part of the mainstream Muslim community.
The rise of ISIS took almost all political analysts by surprise. For many, it quite literally appeared as if this group came out of nowhere. While the vast majority of Muslims are appalled at the brutality and viciousness of some of their tactics, the question does arise as to how such a fringe group could draw together thousands of people to support them. In this bold and frank talk, which was addressed primarily to a non-Muslim audience, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi mentions some of the root causes that explains why this group is popular in some Muslim circles. The complete break down of the Iraqi civil infrastructure and economic stability, after decades of American sanctions and two illegal invasions, cannot be ignored as we try to understand the appeal of such militant groups.
Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf discusses the fitna of ISIS.
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani addresses a question asked at a session in SeekersHub Toronto, "Is ISIS justified in its ritual slaughter of its enemies and its burning of prisoners and others on the basis of prophetic teachings, specifically in regards to the hadith where the Prophet (saw) is reported to have said, O Quraysh, I have come to you with slaughter?"
Peter Kassig was an American from Indiana who was on vacation in Lebanon. He saw the suffering and death in Syria and felt compelled to help them. Instead of going back home, he went to Syria and with is medical knowledge he volunteered his aid. He converted to Islam and was captured by terrorists known as the self-named group "Islamic State" (ISIS/ISIL/Daesh). He was murdered by them. Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi honors his actions in this khutbah.
What we have witnessed in the past few weeks is the most traumatic series of events that the Ummah has witnessed since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
The Ummah is bleeding with multiple wounds, the Ummah is being attacked by many different areas, one tragedy after another!
What should be our response to the current international crisis of the suffering of the Ummah.
Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi dedicates his latest Khutbah to the people of Egypt, Syria, Burma and all those suffering around the globe.
Mufti Ismail Menk discusses how we as Muslims are destroying ourselves and how we should come together putting aside our differences for the betterment of the ummah. Lecture was delivered at the Ummah Welfare Trust 'Cries of the Ummah' London conference at Edmonton Islamic Centre on Sunday 19th May 2013.
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan sheds light on the recent tragedies in Boston and others with a message from the Quran relating to these type of events.
In this khutbah, delivered February 10, 2012, Sh. Yasir Qadhi discusses the status of the land of Syria and our duty towards the current massacre taking place there.
Dr. Tariq Ramadan explains why terrorism has no place in Islam.
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The US President is sending gay athletes and others as the country's delegation to the Sochi Olympics.
In what will be viewed largely as a response to Russia's discriminatory anti-gay laws, President Barack Obama has selected former tennis great Billie Jean King and former hockey player Caitlin Cahow, who are both lesbian, as part of the delegation to represent the White House at the Sochi Olympics in 2014.
Obama made the announcement Tuesday. King will represent the United States in the opening ceremony, while Cahow will be part of the delegation for the closing ceremony.
The White House's official release included the following: "An impressive group of officials and iconic athletes will represent our government at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. We're honored to assist their participation in any way that we can and certain that America's elite athletes will put on a great show."
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One of the interesting and fun things about traveling abroad or living as an expat is that one sees things for which one has no cultural context; things that are mystifying and therefore fascinating. Beyond the initial shock, it is always an interesting puzzle to figure out the local context in which the seeming anomalies should be placed – the so-called "ah ha!" moment.
It's gratifying and enlightening when one solves the puzzle. It opens up new perspectives – new ways of looking at the world, and consequently a better understanding of the culture you find yourself in.
But it can be frustrating when you can't find the missing puzzle pieces, particularly when what mystifies you is a frequent occurrence; it adds to one's sense of alienation. I think I've become inured to those sorts of things though; it's best to just accept it and accept the fact that you don't understand it, and be content with that, as many others before me have said.
Nevertheless, even after a year of living in Thailand and Viet Nam, I sometimes still see things that cause my jaw to drop, sometimes literally. Take for instance, the picture above, taken with my craptacular phone camera (in the dark, with no flash, in the rain: it's a miracle there is an image at all, praise be to the levels adjustment in Photoshop).
Nancy Drew and the Case of the Garbage in the Street
Here in Biên Hòa, Saigon and I assume every city in Viet Nam big enough to have municipal garbage collection, people place their garbage in the street, next to the curb. That makes sense the world around, I think.
But then the other evening I was walking home from the coffee shop, and I see all of this garbage piled in the middle of the road – literally, smack-dab in the middle. As you can see judging by the size of the bicycle and the man scavenging said pile, it was of considerable size; certainly a traffic hazard in the dark, to be sure.
And it wasn't scattered haphazardly, as if it fell off a truck or something. It was stacked up with neat precision. Some one piled it there deliberately.
Why? Why would you do this?
I'm not passing judgment and I'm not putting down my neighbors; I'm sure in their cultural context there is a rational justification for this. I just can't figure out what that is (but then there are things about my own culture I've never been able to fathom adequately).
One could argue that they didn't want to block the drainage culvert on the corner curb, which you can (barely) make out in the right of the photo; just prior to this it had been raining rather heavily. But then there is a sidewalk area at least 10-feet wide here – wide enough to park motorbikes two deep and then some. So why not pile it on the sidewalk if you don't want to block the drain? Why pile it in the middle of the street?
I've been here long enough that not much catches me by surprise anymore, but this was one of those times. Right after I took the picture some kid came cruising along on his moto with his poncho draped over his headlight; he swerved at the last second to avoid it, wobbled on the wet pavement, and regained his balance at the last moment.
You might chalk this up to the fact that people tend, as a culture, to live in the moment here – at least much more than we do in the West. It's a Buddhist influence, I suppose. It's one of the things that many foreigners, myself included, find attractive about the cultures of Southeast Asia. But it also has it's downside, I've noticed: people tend not to think about potential consequences of actions as much as they could and perhaps should.
Again, I'm not trying to judge – simply trying to understand why someone would pile a mound of garbage in the street.
Granted, I've been here two months now in this particular neighborhood, and this was the first time I'd seen such a thing. Perhaps there was some sort of extenuating circumstance that I'm not privy too that would explain why someone's garbage was piled in the middle of the street.
Loudspeakers and Monkeys and a Bear, Oh My!
Then there are times when you see things that don't necessarily mystify you from a cultural anthropology standpoint but are nevertheless stunning because it's something you just wouldn't see back home. Case in point are these pickup trucks bearing loudspeakers, monkeys and a bear.
I was sitting at the aforementioned coffee shop working one afternoon when I started hearing a loudspeaker above the usual traffic din; someone was doing their best carny tout routine in Vietnamese. It got louder and louder until the trucks you see here stopped and parked across the street while the loudspeaker guy – by this time it was nearly deafening – continued to prattle on. He seemed to go on for 15 minutes, but I'm sure that is only my perception; in reality it was probably more like five.
This kind of loudspeaker-atop-a-vehicle advertising is not uncommon here, though. What was amazing was the small captive bear and the captive monkeys.
Why are there monkeys held captive with ankle chains in the back of this pickup? Why is there a small, tired looking bear being agitated by a teenage boy? Is the circus in town? A traveling miniature menagerie? And what is this guy prattling on about, seemingly forever?
I'm sure if I could speak Vietnamese beyond being able to order food and tell a cab driver which way to go, I would know and it would all make sense. I tried to ask the girl who works at the coffee shop, but she speaks no English at all.
Thus, it remains a mystery.


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Ice Hotels
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This frozen wonder of the world is the biggest igloo on the planet and also a hotel! Found at YouTube from NationalGeographic.
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America's real estate market, including the luxury market, is very fluid as people constantly buy and sell their houses.
Per Forbes, here's an inside glimpse of the current, most expensive houses for sale in each state.
If you have a several million dollars lying around, these spots would be beautiful places to call home in some of the nation's most picturesque locations.
Be sure to check the article for the full list.
Here is a sneak peak of home in none other than The Lone Star state.
The lavish Texas home, which is located just outside the heart of Dallas, is nestled on a massive 9-acre lot. This is almost unheard of in the area.
5950 Deloache Avenue listed at $28.5 million
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Arguably the finest pied-a-terre designed by famed architect Robert A.M. Stern, this nine-acre estate in northern Dallas—known as Preston Hollow—features a 15,254-square-foot main house with four bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths.
Highlights of the three-story structure include a spa, leather-walled billiard room, master suite complex, and natatorium. The grounds also contain several gardens, a tennis court, an outdoor pool, a lake, and a two-story guest home.


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Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is one of the UK's longest established operational Airports having been officially opened on 1st July 1933.
LJLA is situated seven miles South East of Liverpool City Centre and adjacent to the River Mersey.
The Airport is part owned by The Peel Group, a leading infrastructure, transport and real estate investment company in the UK, who first became involved with the airport in 1997 and who have since made significant investments in the business. Passenger numbers have increased almost ten-fold since the mid-1990′s, with the Airport moving from 20th to the 12th busiest airport in the UK.
In March 2016, Liverpool City Council acquired a stake in the airport in the form of shares with the investment used to further improve facilities for passengers and airlines and maximise the opportunity for the Airport and City Region to be a key gateway for the Northern Powerhouse.
More recently, Ancala Partners LLP, the independent infrastructure Investment Manager completed the acquisition of a 45% interest in the Airport in September 2019, with Peel and Liverpool City Council retaining 45% and 10% interests respectively. Liverpool was the UK's first airport to be named after an individual when it was rebranded in 2001 as a lasting tribute to the Liverpool born, former Beatle, John Lennon, with the new terminal opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 2002.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport currently handles over 5.1 million passengers per year with flights to over 70 destinations in the UK and across Europe and is a gateway for the City Region, the North West and North Wales.
2018 was a milestone year for the Airport, breaking through the 5 million passenger mark for the first time since 2011, with over 140,000 more passengers passing through – an increase of 3% compared to 2017 and all despite a challenging economic and competitive environment.
Over the past year, 12 new services have been announced to a diverse mix of destinations and the Airport has completed the latest phase of terminal improvements helping to create an industry-leading passenger experience.
Improved access to a range of passenger markets, helps the Airport continue to give the City Region the competitive edge over many rival cities. It has helped businesses connect to overseas markets, brought more tourists boosting the visitor economy and makes the City Region a more attractive option for inward investment.
Liverpool has also continued to be one of the UK's best-performing airports operationally too and in 2019 has been awarded the UK's only 5-star airport rating by the world's leading air travel intelligence company, OAG for flight punctuality. With an on-time performance of 84.6% of flights running on time, the 5-star ranking represents excellent performance over a rolling 12-month period. Out of 18 UK airports, Liverpool is the only one to receive a 5 star rating and one of only 6 in Western Europe to achieve this highest award. Globally, Liverpool is listed in the top 10% of Airports. LJLA now has an excellent reputation across the industry for on-time performance, helping to attract new airlines, bring further growth from existing carriers and is naturally welcomed by passengers too.
Whilst passenger numbers and the choice of destinations continued to rise during 2018, this has not been at the expense of the Airport experience. Queue times for passengers to go through Airport security are amongst the lowest in the industry for an airport of this size, remaining low throughout the year, with 97% of all passengers taking 10 minutes or less to pass through security and over 80% taking less than 5 minutes.These latest figures demonstrate how LJLA truly is the Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the region, recognised for its relaxed, hassle-free environment and best in class operational performance.
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One of my biggest triggers with my anxiety and depression is becoming overwhelmed or being reminded of everything that I am not. Both of these are pretty common in my life. Being aware of these triggers in only the first step and they can easily influence each other.
Everything I Am Not: Past Relationship
I want first to discuss the reminders of everything I am not. A part of me is proud to have empathy, but it also causes issues in the sense that I can not be mad. I often feel guilty when I am upset with someone because I don't think I have the right to be upset and I can usually understand the other person's point of view. If you read any of my past writing, you know about the toxic relationship I was in for around four years. I think it might be influencing my current life more than it should which just makes me feel stupid. I feel hurt and often triggered by what happened in it still, even when I think I moved past it, but I also feel weak and guilty when this happens.
Let me explain. I think the guy I was in a relationship with is probably a good guy. Our personalities didn't match and caused a toxic and emotionally abusive relationship. Sometimes I feel guilty for talking about it, because I still know his friends and family, and I don't try to cause any issues or hurt. I don't want to influence other people's views of him. Maybe that's ridiculous of me, but it's something that I don't think I can change. But last night, something happened in my current relationship that made me fully understand the type of influence it still has no matter how much I hate it. It's also this strange dilemma in that I don't want to blame another person for my current actions. It seems like a cop-out. I want to take responsibility for my actions, but sometimes when something "triggers" me I cannot always help it.
My partner and I were getting ready to cook dinner. It was just going to be pasta and broccoli. I don't like my broccoli boiled so I was seeing if we could cook it a different way. My partner responded by asking me questions why I felt that way and other options, and I had a "fit." I became frustrated and embarrassed. You see, in my past relationship, I wasn't really allowed to cook. I was not good at it. Every time I tried cooking with him, it often turned into a fight where I couldn't do anything right. Cooking was tense and stressing. When I tried cooking, I often felt inadequate and stupid. So when I talked about broccoli and my current partner "questioning' it, I was triggered. I was right back there when I felt stupid and never enough.
Writing about this now, I can feel how silly that might sound. Getting offended about broccoli. When I think about it, I have to admit, I kind of hate myself. But in my past relationship, I was often made to feel not good enough. That I couldn't do anything right. That everything I did was wrong or stupid. I wasn't allowed to get angry. I was walking on egg-shells. I still hear the insults. I remember the holes in the walls and the empty threats. But what if I'm exaggerating? What if I don't remember correctly? What if some shitty stuff happened, but it's not as bad as I am saying. I am a sensitive person. So maybe I'm overreacting. So what if I'm doing this to myself? What if all triggers that happen is because of something that I made up?
I almost see this as a type of symptom because of what happened. I learned not to trust my feelings. I learned to push my instincts to the side. I believed I was crazy. So what if what I'm feeling is wrong now? How do I ever know what I'm feeling is legitimate? What makes a feeling legitimate?
By reading this article, you may be able to tell all the ways my mind gets scrambled. How one trigger can bring on many different feelings that I don't always know how to process. It becomes overwhelming and frustrating, and I often want to run and hide.
Becoming Overwhelmed: Physical Surroundings
Emotions can overwhelm me, as well as physical surroundings, which is the last trigger I want to talk about right now. I remember one night when I was playing a board game with friends during a get-together at a friend's house. We were playing near the stereo, which was playing, with people surrounding us talking, and then people becoming upset during the game. I had people playfully teasing me about the game. I just couldn't do it. There was too much stimulation. I was overwhelmed by everything that was happening around me, that my anxiety went through the roof. I had to retreat to a bedroom for a bit just to recuperate.
Of course, before I retreated to the bedroom, I was irritable. I was a little rude. I couldn't help it. Okay, I probably could. When it first started happening, I didn't recognize my irritability as anxiety. I can't always tell at first when something is anxiety or if it's just a bad mood. If I don't recognize it as anxiety, I can't always control it, because I don't do anything about what's causing it.
Sometimes I can notice my triggers. Sometimes I get lost in it. Occasionally I can tell when my anxiety is acting up, other times; it hits me by surprise. Sometimes I see triggers as an excuse. Or maybe I may think that just because that's what others tell me they are. By questioning my triggers, it becomes an awful cycle of only creating more anxiety. I may even intentionally ignore my anxiety because I don't want something so small to trigger it, which only magnifies it in the long run.
I wish my anxiety were simple. I wish I could quickly pinpoint everything causing me it and simple guidelines into battling it. But the way it manifests and what helps is in constant rotation. The answers behind it aren't always black and white. The way I respond due to my anxiety isn't always easy to explain or be okay with.
So yeah, I know some of the basics of what causes me anxiety; being overwhelmed and not feeling like enough. I wish that's all it took. But it's always more complicated than that. I think by starting to validating my feelings and anxieties, and knowing it's okay to be angry at something, will help in treating my anxiety. I guess I will see how it goes.


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