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Callaspo for O'Sullivan, Smith
ARLINGTON – A few hours before the start of a crucial four-game series with the front-running Rangers in the American League West, the three-time reigning division champion Angels moved to bolster their offense on Thursday.
Alberto Callaspo, a switch-hitting infielder expected to spend most of his time at third base, was acquired from the Royals in exchange for pitchers Sean O'Sullivan and Will Smith.
Callaspo, 27, is hitting .275 for the Royals this season after batting .300 in 2009 with a career-high 11 homers and 73 RBIs. He has eight homers and 43 RBIs this season. He signed with the Angels in 2001 as a teen in Maracay, Venezuela, and was trade to Arizona for pitcher Jason Bulger. The Royals acquired Callaspo for Billy Buckner.
"He'll be a boost," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He can definitely play third base every day. We'll see how some of the pieces fit. The work he does in the batter's box is special. He can hit. He'll help fill the void Kendry Morales' departure created."
O'Sullivan, 22, held the Yankees to two runs on two hits in six innings in a victory on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. The Angels were 9-2 in the big right-hander's 11 starts over the past two seasons. The San Diegan was a third-round pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft.
Smith, a 21-year-old native of Georgia taken in the seventh round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft, is a 6-foot-5 left-hander in his third professional season. He has pitched for high Class A Rancho Cucamonga and Double-A Arkansas this season and is considered to have high upside.
"This was not by any means an easy decision on Tony's part," Scioscia said, referring to general manager Tony Reagins. "It's not easy to put Sean O'Sullivan or Will Smith in a deal unless we were getting a player who can help us."
Callaspo is expected to join the Angels on Friday night. O'Sullivan, who had been scheduled to pitch Sunday's series finale, likely will give way now to Trevor Bell. Scott Kazmir (shoulder fatigue) is not eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list until Monday, and it is unclear when he'll be ready to rejoin the rotation.
"It's weird," O'Sullivan said, minutes after being informed of the deal by Scioscia. "It's the first time I've ever been traded. The goal is to go to a place where they need you, want you, so you can show you're capable of playing at this level.
"I'm trading red for blue. That's all I know right now." — Lyle Spencer
To deal or not to deal
NEW YORK – Two games in Yankee Stadium, then four in Arlington, in that lovely Texas summer heat. The Angels, sitting five games behind the Rangers in the AL West, are in jeopardy of fading out of the picture if they don't hold their own.
Adding Cliff Lee and Bengie Molina represented a show of strength by Texas, one the Angels aren't likely to match. The players other clubs would seek for a performer who can lift their chances likely are prime-time prospects the club does not want to move – notably Mike Trout and Hank Conger.
There's no way the Angels move Trout. This kid has star qualities, and he'll get to The Show quickly. He can fly – we saw that in the Futures Game at Angel Stadium – and he has superior instincts in center field and at the plate. He's the confident face of the future, along with a handful of other talented young Angels in the low Minors who figure to follow Trout to Anaheim.
Conger is a rare commodity – a catcher who can hit with power from both sides. Moving him would be a high-risk decision. He's local, from Huntington Beach right down the road from Angel Stadium, and he's loaded with personality. Just can't see it happening.
The Angels need to look within to get back in this race. They need proven talent – Bobby Abreu, Hideki Matsui, Juan Rivera – to start banging away in a big way. They also need Scott Kazmir to rebound from his shoulder pain and deliver strikes and innings.
There's a report on ESPNLosAngeles.com that the Angels are targeting the Royals' Alberto Callaspo, a solid infielder. But he's no better than Maicer Izturis, who was back on Tuesday night after missing five weeks, driving in a run against All-Star Phil Hughes in his first at-bat. Callaspo wouldn't make a significant difference in closing any talent gaps.
The Angels should have a better grasp of where they are with their chances this season late Sunday, after wrapping up the four-game series against the Rangers.
If they've closed any ground on Texas, they might get serious about making a move before the July 31 non-waiver Deadline. But giving up prime young talent for an athlete who might help doesn't make sense. If they fall deeper in the muck, it might be wise to write this off as the year Kendry Morales went down in a bizarre spill – and took the Angels with him. – Lyle Spencer
Baffling All-Star selections
CHICAGO — Too bad Major League Baseball no longer showcases a second All-Star Game.
With Jered Weaver and, to a lesser extent, Howard Kendrick denied invitations to represent the American League in the All-Star Game in their home park, the Angels are not alone in their frustration and confusion.
So many qualified players were overlooked this season, MLB could stage a second Midsummer Classic with those neglected athletes and it would be almost as talent-rich as the one that will unfold on July 13.
I was dumbfounded when I learned Weaver, leading the Majors in strikeouts with a 2.82 ERA and 8-3 record, wasn't chosen. I figured he was a dead-solid lock. You can make a strong case that he has been as good as any starter in the league, rising to the challenge of replacing good buddy John Lackey as the no-nonsense, no-doubt ace of the staff.
In fact, Weaver was that guy last season but nobody seemed to notice. This should be his second straight year in the All-Star Game, but he'll be home with family members, pulling for Torii Hunter to represent his team with his customary passion, style and grace.
Hunter was visibly distressed when he learned that Weaver and Kendrick, who has been durable and productive, didn't get the call. It stripped from Torii much of the satisfaction he took from earning the vote of his peers.
But even there, I was baffled. How could Jose Bautista of Toronto claim 10 more votes from the players than Hunter, who finished sixth in the players' balloting? Sure, he's hit a lot of home runs this season, but in no way, shape or form does Bautista compare with Hunter as a total performer.
The players' infatuation with the Blue Jays, currently one game below .500, was puzzling. Vernon Wells is having a terrific season, but he's not in my view the player Carl Crawford is. Yet Wells collected 64 more player votes than Crawford to finish third, ahead of the Rays' star.
And don't even get me started on the catching outcome. Toronto's John Buck was third on the players' ballots, ahead of Oakland's Kurt Suzuki, arguably the most underrated player in the game. The only area of the game where Buck compares with Suzuki is in lifting big flies.
By taking Suzuki, rather than Buck, to replace injured Victor Martinez on the AL roster, manager Joe Girardi could then have taken Weaver rather than right-hander Trevor Cahill, the Athletics' representative. A promising right-hander, Cahill is having a solid season, but he is not in Weaver's class yet.
In Suzuki and Weaver, the AL would have two truly deserving, no-doubt All-Stars.
Yes, Weaver is due to work on the Sunday preceding the All-Star Game, making him ineligible to pitch in the game. But that didn't prevent Girardi and the AL decision-makers from selecting CC Sabathia, whose spot was awarded to Yankees teammate Andy Pettitte. If Nick Swisher, running second behind Kevin Youkilis in the Final Vote, joins the party, that would be eight Yankees All-Stars, if you're counting.
Hunter, as the lone All-Star from the Angels, clearly must be the league's MVP at this point in keeping his team in the hunt for what would be a fourth consecutive AL West title.
As for the Rangers' Ian Kinsler getting the call over Kendrick, the players could not have been paying enough attention to what these two second baseman have done this season. Kendrick clearly has been the more productive performer, given all the games Kinsler has missed.
The lack of respect shown the Angels was just as glaring with their neighbors to the south. Padres manager Buddy Black, Mike Scioscia's former pitching coach, has done a masterful job with that club. The Padres had at least three richly-deserving pitching candidates for the big show and none got the call.
Judging by the performances of their teams, San Diego's Adrian Gonzalez, like Hunter, must be the MVP at the midway point of the season. The first baseman is the only representative of the club with the NL's best record.
One final thought, regarding the phenom: Stephen Strasburg should be in this game. The whole point of elevating the importance of the All-Star Game in attaching home-field advantage in the World Series to the winner was to make sure that the best players competed at a high level and didn't coast through the game.
If you're the NL, and you're serious about ending the AL's run of dominance, you want Strasburg on the mound for an inning or two. You can't tell me there are 13 better pitchers in the National League than this kid. I'm not sure there are three better than Strasburg. – Lyle Spencer
Kendrick has All-Star look
ANAHEIM – With Boston's Dustin Pedroia on the disabled list, there is a strong chance the Angels will have three All-Stars in uniform when they host the July 13 Midsummer Classic at Angel Stadium.
Torii Hunter and Jered Weaver certainly deserve to represent the American League, and Howard Kendrick also has moved front and center as a legitimate candidate.
Kendrick, who banged his 50th RBI with a first-inning double against C.J. Wilson and the Rangers on Thursday night, is the logical candidate to join the Yankees' Robinson Cano on the American League roster.
Kendrick has been the most durable of the Angels, and one of the steadiest offensively and defensively. Only Cano among Major League second baseman have driven in more runs than Kendrick, who flourished in the leadoff role when Erick Aybar was out with a knee injury.
Kendrick went through a stretch when he was hitting in terrible luck, drilling balls at gloves on a nightly basis, but the hits started falling and he's been on a roll, batting .342 over his past 18 games.
A natural hitter with a stroke reminiscent of Derek Jeter's, Kendrick has put in most of his work on the defensive end – and it is paying off with improved glove work, notably in turning the double play.
"Howie's having a terrific season," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He's certainly deserving of All-Star consideration."
Hunter makes an even stronger case.
"Howard belongs on the team," Hunter said. "He deserves it." – Lyle Spencer
Rangers are star-studded
The Rangers have eight, maybe nine legitimate All-Star candidates. Here they are: Josh Hamilton, Vladimir Guerrero, Michael Young, Elvis Andrus, Nelson Cruz, Colby Lewis, Neftali Feliz and Darren Oliver. Darren O'Day also has the numbers to be considered.
The Angels have two serious candidates for the Midsummer Classic they'll be hosting on July 13: Jered Weaver and Torii Hunter. After that, you have to start reaching to make a case.
And you're wondering why the Angels are chasing Texas in the American League West?
The only surprise is that they're as close as they are. The Rangers could be running away and hiding.
Coming into Wednesday night's middle game of the series, the Angels having held on to take the opener, the Rangers had outscored opponents by 80 runs in 76 games. The Angels had scored one fewer run than the other guys in 79 games.
The Rangers' bullpen had the third-best ERA in the AL at 3.30. The Angels were second to last at 4.84.
It's difficult to find an area where the Angels have been better than the Rangers. Mike Scioscia's troupe was even running behind in steals by 14. Defense? The Rangers' .983 team fielding percentage was tied for sixth in the AL, while the Angels were tied for 11th at .981.
The Rangers are batting .283, while their opponents are hitting .243. The Angels are getting out-hit, .264 to .259.
Rumors are swirling that the Angels are interested in Hank Blalock, Garrett Atkins, Adam Dunn. A quick-fix would appease fans, but would it really improve the club significantly? That's the question management has to weigh.
The only player who could make a huge difference is out for the season: Kendry Morales. My view is that none of those names being tossed around in trade chatter would dramatically alter the landscape. I'd go with what they have and hope the athletes in-house catch fire in the second half.
They have been known to do that. And these Rangers haven't yet demonstrated they can make it through the heat of September. – Lyle Spencer
Angels stockpiling athletes
OAKLAND – Having spent three days drafting 55 amateur baseball players with dreams of playing in the Major Leagues, Angels scouting director Eddie Bane wasn't quite ready to rest Wednesday evening. He was getting in his car, his work far from over.
"Now I'm going to go try to sign some guys – the fun part," Bane said by phone.
For the second year in a row, the Angels stocked up heavily with premium prospects, armed with early bonus picks from free agency losses. They had five of the top 40 selections in the First-Year Player Draft, and there was excitement in his voice when Bane talked about the potential haul.
If he can be signed, third baseman Kaleb baseman Kaleb Cowart of Cook County High School in Adel, Ga., could be a Chipper Jones-type performer down the road. The upside is enormous for this big kid who also can go to the mound throw fastballs in the 91-94 mph range if his bat doesn't make loud noises. It's always nice to have options in life.
Pitcher Cameron Bedrosian of East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg and center fielder Chevez "Chevy" Clarke of Marrieta were the two other Georgians claimed in the opening round, and they also had Bane feeling absolutely peachy.
"Bedrosian reminds me of Phil Hughes," Bane said. "You can tell he learned a lot from his father [former NL Cy Young Award winner and consistently superb closer Steve Bedrosian]. He throws hard with a clean delivery, and he has a tight breaking ball.
"Chevy Clarke will stay in center. He can really throw, and he's a burner. You kind of like to dream about the outfield we could have down the road."
The Angels have two potentially superb center fielders in their system in Peter Bourjos and Mike Trout, both of whom can fly. Bourjos is close to Major League-ready at Triple-A Salt Lake, while Trout has star qualities already in evidence at Class A Cedar Rapids.
Randal Grichuk, taken in the first round with Trout last season, is his teammate at Cedar Rapids and has a chance to be a power-hitting corner outfielder in the big time.
Another outfielder with skills was added to the mix with the selection of Ryan Bolden in the supplemental first round. Bane can envision Bolden, from Madison (Miss.) Central High School, moving to right. Not everyone can play center.
"People don't realize how young Mike Trout is," Bane said, referring to the mutli-talented 18-year-old New Jersey product who showed no fear in competition with big leaguers this spring in Arizona. "He's younger than some of the high school kids taken in this year's Draft."
Trout, who bangs the gaps and runs like an anchor leg on a sprint relay team, will be 19 on Aug. 7.
The Angels love to draft shortstops and move them around, knowing that you'll find the best athletes there and in center field.
Supplemental-round pick Taylor Lindsey of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a hitter likely to be moved to third or second. But third-round pick Wendell Soto from Riverview High School in Sarasota, Fla., a superlative athlete at 5-foot-9, is destined to remain at shortstop.
The Angels added power arms in the Draft to go with their three compensation-round gems from 2009, restocking the system with pitching to go with all these athletes.
"I'm sure somebody will say we didn't have a good draft, like they did last year," Bane said. "But I really like our guys. Our staff worked hard and found a lot of talent. We'll see what happens down the road, but I'm excited with what we got."
Now comes the, um, fun part – signing these impressive athletes and arms. – Lyle Spencer
Shields recalls journey's start
OAKLAND — The Internet was not the force it is today. Phones certainly didn't provide immediate access to the world's events, including results of Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft.
So it was that Scot Shields, at home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., discovered from a total stranger that he'd been taken by the Angels in round 38 in 1997 out of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn.
"I found out in the mail the next day," Shields said. "I was home, about two weeks after school had ended. My doorbell rang at about 9 a.m., and I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes and went to see who it was.
"It was UPS or FedEx. The package said `Anaheim Angels' on it, and I could barely open it, I was so excited.
"I called my parents and told them I'd been drafted. Tom Kotchman [an Angels' area scout who managed the rookie team in Boise] called a few hours later, and we talked."
Shields was amazed the Angels had taken him. He'd started and closed in college, once throwing an estimated 260 pitches in a 16-inning game. But he felt he'd blown an opportunity during an audition for Kotchman.
"A week before [the Draft] I drove up to Tampa and threw a bullpen for him, and I didn't think it went that well," Shields said. "I figured that was it.'
The day he received the package from the Angels containing a contract, Shields called his college coach and asked for some advice. He was told, basically, to "take whatever they offered." That's what he did.
"I drove to my dad's work and signed with my mom there, for $2,000," Shields said. "I was kind of pumped. I went to see my girlfriend in Michigan [Jaimie McGovern would become his wife three years later], and then about a week later I went to Boise and got started pitching for Kotchman."
Shields was 7-2 with a 2.94 ERA in 30 games that summer, launching a career that would bring him to Anaheim in 2001 and again during the magical 2002 season — eventually landing him a role as one of the game's premier setup men.
Only in baseball, to paraphrase Don King.
Maybe another story like Shields' will emerge from round 38 in Wednesday's final afternoon of bringing dreams alive for kids around the country. – Lyle Spencer
Morales surgery set Thursday
OAKLAND — Kendry Morales' surgery for a fracture in his lower left leg will take place on Thursday, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said before Tuesday night's game against the A's.
"I think he's scheduled for surgery Thursday," Scioscia said. "I think he's over the shock of it. I think he's disappointed but has come to grips with understanding the process, the surgery. He's got to listen to the doctors. It's going to take time. Right now he's anxious to get the surgery and rehab aspect [started]. He's obviously disappointed."
Morales suffered the fracture landing on home plate in the celebration following his game-winning grand slam against Seattle on May 29 at Angel Stadium. The initial diagnosis indicated that he could be back in September, but Scioscia said that's all up in the air.
"I'm sure after the surgery we'll get word from Dr. [Lewis] Yocum, whoever is in there, on the extent of what they had to do and the prognosis," Scioscia said. Dr. Yocum is the team orthopedist.
The Angels, using three first basemen to replace Morales, are 8-1 since his injury and have moved to the top of the American League West with six consecutive wins in Kansas City, Seattle and Oakland. — Lyle Spencer
Morales: Sad, but no tragedy
Before putting the Kendry Morales ordeal to bed, a few words of quiet reflection might be in order.
As Jered Weaver so aptly put it, this was a "freak accident." It could have happened to anybody, but it happened to Morales, at the strangest of times. A moment of spontaenous celebration by the Angels turned into something unfathomable.
Moments after delivering one of the great efforts of his career, Morales was being carried off the field, wondering how severely his left leg was injured.
It turns out it was a fracture of the lower leg, and he'll be undergoing surgery on Sunday. Morales will be out for a long time. The Angels and their fans will miss him a great deal. But he will be back.
This is something we need to keep in mind. Morales will be back. Angels fans understand the distinction after what we all went through last season.
It's possible Morales, given the advanced nature of modern medicine and training methods, will be as good as ever when he returns to the Angels' lineup. He is young and strong and resilient. We know how tough he is. The fact he is here is testimony enough. You don't make the boat trip over from Cuba without being tough, physically and mentally.
In any case, he will be back. The Angels might not win a fourth straight AL West title, and that will make a lot of people angry. But they'll rebound, rebuild, add pieces and touches if that's the case. They'll be just fine. They'll continue to sell tickets and play exciting baseball, and Morales will be part of it.
I wish I could tell you exactly what happened, what I saw, but I was staring into this laptop when Morales slipped and went down on home plate in that crowd of teammates. I was writing my fourth or fifth sublede for my game story, hitting the send button right about the time he lost his balance and fell, damaging that left leg.
I've been told by those closer that it was a "crazy scene," something nobody could have imagined. This just doesn't happen, but it happened, and it's a shame.
But this is not a tragedy.
This is misfortune.
What happened last season was a tragedy.
We need to keep this in mind as we move forward.
The Angels will have a new hitter behind Torii Hunter, when his injured hand allows him to return to the lineup. They'll have a new first baseman – maybe three or four, who knows? The game will go on, and so will the Angels.
I feel for Kendry. I happen to have a great deal of respect for him, as an athlete and a person. He has done amazing things in his young life, and he will do many more amazing things.
This will pass. – Lyle Spencer


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The History Of BioWare With The BioWare Doctors
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Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk, Co-Founders of BioWare, takes us to school and teaches us the history of their biggest gaming company, BioWare.
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Du'aa of Prophet Musa (alaihi salaam)
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Du'aa of Prophet Musa (A.S.)
From Surah Taha
Rabbi Ishrah Li Sadry, Wayassir Li Amry, Wahlul 'Uqdatan Min Lisany, yafqahu Qawly.
(My Lord, I ask you to expand my breast, make my task easy, undo the knot in my tongue so that my speech will become comprehensible) (Moses' prayer)
Rabbi – My Lord
Ishrah – Expand
Sadry – My breast
Yassir – Make easy
Li – for
Amry – My affair/situation
'Uqdatan – knot
Lisaany – my tongue
Yafqahu – become comprehendible
Qawly – my word/speech
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A worthy du'a brother, and indeed fitting for one who is tongue-tied, as it is said.
Ya Haqq!
keep up the good work
do you know what was issa duaa for (dafeh adin
) paywhat he owe
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assalamu alikum
im linking your site since i think this is beautiful.
please link mine as well.
jazakallah khair -
jazakumullahu kheyr
indeed muslims are like one body when one part ails the other parts do not sleep .
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Before starting any conversation or giving any presentation or addressing to group of people do read this dua of Hazrat MUSA (A.S). InshaAllah, ALLAH will definately help you. May ALLAH give all muslims strenght and porwer to spend ou lifes according to path showed by ALLAH and his beloved Prophet Muhammad S.A.W . Kashif form Pakistan
the quran is allahs words for people tounderstand the meaning of islam
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
The Holy Qur'an is Perfec†!!!
Praise be to Allah
Praise be to God
Gloria Excelsis DeoAl-Fatiha.Lord's Prayer
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this is the verse which can help a man to be a good speaker. a stamarer can also become a renounced speaker.
it is the which dr. zakir naik use to recite before his every speach.
Please tell me about this Dua
Thanks to Gold Almighty who gave u the strength to work on his way. Remember me also in ur prayers. Allah Hafiz
Jazak Allah for sharing. I was looking for this one.
you people are doing great. keep it up.
thanks to all muslims who forward what they learnt
mashallah, may allah bless those who read this.. ameen
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i like it ………..i has give my id add me plz … iive in usa//if u want 1 dolar i can send..pay for mel
i was jokeing
mashallah.Ilike it.
I appreciate your job.You will be rewarded in heaven for this.
Thank you so much for this dua… May allah shower his blessings upon you and your loved ones…..
thankyou so much for posting this dua, the arabic written in english makes it really easy to read and it has helped me a lot at work
May allah reward you abundantly.
Assalam alekum…jazallah for sharing this dua……
it is our aim to spread all around the world
Assalamu aleykum , dear admin , very good website , mashallah , i have shared this dua and i hope u wont mind if i share othe rposts on facebook for example 🙂 keep it up , mashallah 🙂 jazaka Allahu kheirun 🙂
Good du'a for those with a tongue-tied (stamerers), and for every one who delivers speech in a public gathering.
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jezakum allah kheren pls make du'aa 4 me
Do any one know the hadith or Quranic reference of the Salaam recited by ZAKIR NAIK before the commencement of his speech. I would be very thankful to you if you could provideme.
The salaam recited by Zakir Naik reads as follows;
"Alhamdulillah, Wassalaatu wassalaam ala Rasoolillah wa `ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmaeen."
I want to know where can I find this salaam in Quran and Hadith. The exact verbatim.
Verses 25-28 in Surah Taha 🙂
No, it is the reference to the Dua of Musa Alaihissalaam
it is such a practically using dua in life for seek success
a good du'a, i just recite it cos am about to be interviewed for a Job, jazakallahu khair
Mashaallah, we would like to see more duaa inshaallah ,alhamdullilah.
May Allah reward the person who upload such a nice dua, just to remind some of you that the reason prophet musa used to recite this dua because once feron the tyrant king wanted to taste him, by placing in plate dats and in the other plate chargol angel gabraiel made prophet musa to choose the chargol.
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as salaam alaikum, mashallah , jazakalakhayrun, please keep up the good work , as a revert i found this post soooo useful
zazakallah brother, indeed I was looking for this one.
You forgot to add the translation for Min
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Please see that thè transliteration of the dua is incorrect.. plz listen to it on YouTube for correct recitation..
I reqruire all the quranic Du'aa of Prophet Musa (alaihi salaam) in arabic alongwith reference to Sura and Ayat numbers. Thanks
assalamualaikum……… i have a request for all…….. PLEASE….please please pray for me ! i am going to give my eamcet exam and i am not at all prepared for it but at this point of time when exam date is coming soo near i.e 12 may 2012 .i am very much worried …… my parents and my family have a lot of expectations from me……..they want me to get a seat in MBBS……. i am soo much worried and dont want to hurt their feelings ……… please pray for me everyone please….. ALLAH the almighty is greatest …….. inshallah i will get a very good rank in eamcet and will get a seat in MBBS.. please please please………..pray for me! Jazakhallah!!!
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Take a mushaf and read surah Taha from ayah 25 inshaAllah -
I love allah amd pleade pray for me i hav a stammeting problem and pray for my success as well i hav this huge test coming up
god bless u yaar inshallah u will successfully in ur exam
and by the way if u got the seat pls leave the massage for us we will be happy …………………………………
Thank you very much for posting this dua. I always read this before with my Quran teacher everyday but I want to revise it correctly and permanently in my mind. Can someone also please post the dua read after the Quran. I don't mean the dua read when one finishes the entire Quran.
May You All Be Always Healthy, Wealthy, Happy and Wise. 🙂
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Keep the info coming! Thanks!
I appreciate all that contributed to this thread because the info is very helpful! Thanks!
thank u
can u pls give the dua in the plural form, tq
Thankyou very much for diz Du'a !May Allah
S.W.T reward you and everyday other muslim
Around the world abundantly ,Ameen thumma
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Jazakallah! I read this dua everyday and blow it in water from which my 18 month old daughter drinks, so that she starts speaking. She feels very shy to speak. Believe me, its working! MA!
This post is highly educating keep posting. This is what we in Islam especially in this life of confusion. May Allah swt continue continue to uphold us and this religion of perfection so that we would be perfect in all our doings. aaamiin. Jazakumullaahu khayran to all. Please and please remember to pray for me. My marriage is shaking because of inlaws' interference and my wife carelessness Pray for us to have blessed children soon we are childless for now and the marriage is almost 8 (eight) old. Age is counting on the two of us. We are in late 40's. You may send any helpful prayers on these issues to my email firstname.lastname@example.com. Thanks a lot, Ma'a sallaam
may Allah bless you..im going to gv a presentation second tym and i was vry worried coz my first presentation was so poor and i cried the whole day..but this tym InshaAllah Allah will help me as i will recite this dua..Trusting Allah is the greatest feeling and i love it ,,as he always help me:)
Jazaaka/ki_ Allaah khaiyr
can we recite that dua also for cochlear implant child .who has recently started hearing and is in a phase of devloping speech
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I'm sorry brother but the above duaa has bits missing in it which are essential.
It shouold beرَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Rab-bish-rah lee sad-ree wa yas-sir lee 'am-ree wahlul 'uq-da-tam min li-saa-nee
yaf-qahoo qaulee[Surah Ta-Ha; 20:25-28]
….to add….this info was taken from the net from other peoples posts.
JazakAllah for posting this dua' with word to word translation.
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I've posted this dua on AZKAR, my Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Azkar/149940575184192?ref=hl -
Usually I do not learn post on blogs, however I would like to say that this write-up very forced me
to take a look at and do it! Your writing style has been surprised me.
Thank you, quite nice post. -
W.w.w jazzaka ALLAHU HAIRA,thanks 4 send this valiaus dua on net when anyone had done,i link you site,please help me other dua about return my notes from my schools net its desapiar even in some subjects i hav nome.how can do to solv th scene.salaa
Tanks, Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alamin, Jaza Kallahul Khair,
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The alarming call of all main party leaders for change and renewal is the sign that a "new beginning" is needed, not much in our political arena, but in our society as a whole.
Firstly, a break between politics and our society is evident. The gap between them increased over time with only 61.4% voters in the last elections, compared with 77.7% in 1992 (and more than 80% in Italy). Two reasons may make us believe in a change of trend: the introduction of ministerial debates broadcasted in television which brought the political debate into British households and the difficult situation of the economy, with people more concerned about who will be 'in charge of' a recovery plan.
At the same time, the ministerial debates are transforming British politics into a three-man race – similar to presidential elections in the United States – where 'potential ministers' are not granted any major opportunity to express their views in specific areas that will be under their remit in a political system where the Prime Minister does not have 'unlimited' powers as in a presidential state – e.g. the Chancellor of the Exchequer (i.e. Minister of Finance or Secretary of the Treasury) has a significant power in deciding the budget and is second in command as far as power is concerned. And this shift may actually distance people from politics, especially if they do not find any of the three main leaders able to attract their vote.
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Firstly, the "less-than-perfect" banking system has revealed that tools are at the service of man; and, when man does not use them according to his true needs, the results are visible to our eyes. The real issue here is that, after all that happened, we have not learnt anything and we continue our 'business as usual', trying to find the most profitable tool to quickly increase our own benefit (highly frequent trading is only an example). For sure the solution to this problem is not an extra 10% of tax on all investment banks as the Liberal Democrats are advocating.
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To call this a landmark book is not an exaggeration, in fact it is a significant understatement. New Zealand's Native Trees is not only a truly beautifully designed and superb book it is also clearly a work of great scholarship and quite the most important title in this subject area I have seen since Audrey Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of NZ back in 2006.
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Educationists were celebrating last week after the announcement by a leading law firm that it will alter its recruitment process to eliminate what it calls its own "pro-Oxbridge bias". Clifford Chance, one of the most prestigious firms in Britain, promises to make final interviews "CV blind", meaning that interviewers will not know which schools or universities applicants attended. It is a move presumably designed to placate left-leaning meritocratists just like me. But I'm furious about it.
First, let me come clean: I have a degree from Cambridge University. But that doesn't mean that I'm a privileged toff. I know now that there are schools in Britain from which almost every student is expected to apply to Oxford or Cambridge – but mine was not one of them. I went to a school from which almost every student was expected to apply for a job in the local chewing gum factory. I was not expected to apply to Cambridge, still less to be offered a place.
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I think that I understand the reasoning behind Clifford Chance's decision, and I believe that the lawyers' hearts are in the right place. They've noticed that too many of their staff are just the same: white, middle-class, well-connected, and public-school educated. They'd like to increase the variety of backgrounds within their workforce because doing so would make them better as a company. Great idea! But when they look at each other and try to pinpoint what exactly it is that they all have in common, do they really think it's that they all went to Oxbridge? Might it not be because they're all, well, privileged?
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Parents and Children Talk: The Family Dynamics of English Language Proficiency
This paper extends the analysis of the acquisition of destination language proficiency among immigrants by explicitly incorporating dynamics among family members – mother, father and children. Single equation, bivariate, and four-state (multivariate) probit analyses are employed. Immigrant English language skills are greater the younger the age at migration, the longer the duration of residence, the higher the level of education, and for immigrants not from Asia. Large positive correlations in the unmeasured determinants of proficiency exist between spouses, between siblings, and between parents and children, although the latter relationship is stronger for the mother.
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- Baker, Michael & Benjamin, Dwayne, 1997. "The Role of the Family in Immigrants' Labor-Market Activity: An Evaluation of Alternative Explanations," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 87(4), pages 705-727, September.
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The El Galeon is a full size replica of a Spanish galleon, the type used during the 16th Century. The Nuestra Senora de Atocha, as well as the Nuestra Senora de Maravilla were 16th century galleons lost in hurricanes off the Florida keys, and famously rediscovered laden with emeralds and gold in recent years. She will arrive in Newburyport on May 25th and will stay for a week. Tour schedules will be announced here once posted.
Our Fire Pit Lounge is open for the season on weekends, weather permitting. With Sunbrella furniture set on Crosley "Palm Harbor" wicker furniture, it is a quiet place to relax and sip a glass of wine or two in style and comfort. Book now at 1-844-287-7773.
Maudslay State Park in Newburyport is a former estate along the Merrimac River. With miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails there is no shortage of activities to partake in while visiting this special place. With Summer Concerts, it is a great place to take the whole family for the day!
Ipswich Wildlife Sanctuary is in Topsfield, Massachusetts. With miles of trails and boardwalks, be sure to bring some bird seed as the birds will land on your fingertips and eat the seed right out of your hand.
J.T. Farnham's is in Essex, Massachusetts along scenic Route 133 on the way to Gloucester. With the best fried clams on the North Shore and breathtaking views of the Salt Marsh and Castle Hill, how could you go wrong? Open for the season 11AM- 7:30 PM
Custom House Maritime Museum is a must see. Located at 25 Water St. in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Todd's Farm Flea Market is opening Sunday April 3rd. You can browse acres of antiques and collectibles of all types and price ranges. I have found countless treasures early on a Sunday morning. It stays open generally from 5AM until early afternoon, and is well worth the visit! Located only half a mile from the Inn, staying with us is the most convenient way for vendors or buyers to get a jump on the crowds.
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We have been in the business of accommodating Wedding Parties here at the Country Garden Inn for nearly three decades. We offer a quiet and idyllic setting, in which you and your family can relax in the comfort of this home away from home. The grounds are abundant with wildlife, flowers and shrubs, with well frequented bird houses and baths, and a beautiful fountain centers the property. Come make your memories happen here at the Country Garden Inn & Spa.
The Inn itself has been in continuous operation since 1921. Started as a farm at the turn of the twentieth century, hard times dictated the need for a change of operation. The farm was plowed under retaining the Victorian Farm House, Barn, Carriage House and charm, all of which still exist today. A community of cottages was built in the 1920's, all since having been replaced by more modern cottages and suites, containing fireplaces, jacuzzi's and more.
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Type | |
Houses | Senate House of Representatives |
Leadership | |
President Pro Tem of the Senate
Tim Sheldon (D/MCC)
Since January 9, 2017 |
Structure | |
Seats | 147 49 senators 98 representatives |
Senate political groups
Democratic Party (24) Majority Coalition Caucus (25) |
House of Representatives political groups
Democratic Party (50) Republican Party (48) |
Elections | |
Senate last election
November 8, 2016 |
House of Representatives last election
November 8, 2016 |
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Washington State Capitol, Olympia, Washington | |
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The Washington State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. It is a bipartisan, bicameral body, composed of the lower Washington House of Representatives, composed of 98 Representatives, and the upper Washington State Senate, with 49 Senators plus the Lieutenant Governor acting as President. The state is divided into 49 legislative districts, each of which elect one senator and two representatives.
The State Legislature meets in the Legislative Building at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia.
Currently the Washington State Legislature has split majorities, with Democrats controlling the House of Representatives and Republicans controlling the Senate. Democrats hold a 50-48 majority in the House of Representatives. Although Democrats outnumber Republicans 25-24 in the Senate, one "Independent Democrat" senator caucuses with Republicans, effectively resulting in Republican control of the Senate by a 25-24 margin.
The Washington State Legislature traces its ancestry to the creation of the Washington Territory in 1853, following successful arguments from settlers north of the Columbia River to the U.S. federal government to legally separate from the Oregon Territory. The Washington Territorial Assembly, as the newly created area's bicameral legislature, convened the following year. The legislature represented settlers from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to modern Montana.
The Female Voting FranchiseEdit
From nearly the start of the territory, arguments over giving women the right to vote dogged legislative proceedings. While some legislators carried genuine concerns over women deserving the right to vote, most legislators pragmatically believed that giving women suffrage would entice more Eastern women to immigrate to the remote and sparsely populated territory. In 1854, only six years after the Seneca Falls Convention, the issue was brought to a vote by the legislature. Women's suffrage was defeated by a single vote.
A decade later, the Wyoming Legislature would become the first body in the United States to grant women's suffrage in 1869.
The issue over female suffrage did not diminish. In 1871 Susan B. Anthony and Thurston County Representative Daniel Bigelow addressed the legislature on the issue. In 1883, the issue returned to the floor, this time with the Territorial Assembly successfully passing universal suffrage for women. It quickly became one of the most liberal voting laws in the nation, giving female African-American voters the voting franchise for the first time in the United States. However, in 1887, the territorial Washington Supreme Court ruled the 1883 universal suffrage act as unconstitutional in Harland v. Washington. Another attempt by the legislature to regrant universal female suffrage was again overturned in 1888.
After two failed voter referendums in 1889 and 1898, the now-Washington State Legislature approved full female voting rights in 1910.
With more than two decades of pressure on federal authorities to authorize statehood, on February 22, 1889, the U.S. Congress passed the Enabling Act, signed into law by outgoing President Grover Cleveland, authorizing the territories of Washington, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana to form state governments. The Territorial Assembly set out to convene a constitutional convention to write a state constitution.
Following its successful passage by the legislature, Washington voters approved the new document on October 1. On November 11, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison authorized Washington to become the 42nd state of United States. It was the last West Coast state of the Continental U.S. to achieve statehood. The modern Washington State Legislature was created.
The bicameral body is composed of legislators, beginning the legislative session annually on the second Monday in January. In odd-numbered years, when the state budget is debated upon, the State Legislature meets for 105 days, and in even-numbered years for 60 days. The Governor of Washington, if necessary, can call legislators in for a special session for a 30-day period at any time in the year. Legislators also can call themselves into special session by a two-thirds vote by both the House of Representatives and the State Senate.
Television coverageEdit
Debates within both the House and Senate, as well as committee meetings and other special events within or relating to the legislature are broadcast throughout Washington on TVW, the state public affairs network. Debates can also be found on the web at TVW.org.
Unlike some state legislatures, the Washington State Legislature does not hold special elections if a seat becomes vacant between regular elections. Instead, the board of county commissioners for the county or counties where the vacant district is located are given the responsibility of choosing the successor. The state central committee of the political party that last held the seat must submit a list of up to three candidates to the board, who must make the final selection within 60 days of the vacancy.
See alsoEdit
Further readingEdit
- Don Brazier, History of the Washington Legislature, 1854-1963. Olympia, WA: Washington State Senate, 2000.


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S ended his part of the kitchen light project on Monday afternoon with our kitchen looking like this:
Except all the lights were hanging about 4" down from the ceiling to give me room to patch and paint. After work on Monday I finished patching around each hole where the plaster had chipped away.
My plan was to paint the ceiling with bright white ceiling paint that our previous owners left in the basement for us. It's a new can of Fresh Air paint from Home Depot, which I've heard good things about, but when I put a little on the ceiling I was just, well, a little too blinded by the white. I had seen ceilings with color around the blog world before, most recently on Young House Love where they painted their nursery ceiling with an aqua color that matched the celery green walls nicely.
With the Youngsters as my inspiration I pulled out a few cans of paint from the stash of grays we used throughout the house, each a few shades lighter than the walls, but in the same paint-chip family. I thought for sure that I was going to gravitate toward the lightest of the shades, but to my surprise I fell hard for Benjamin Moore's White Diamond, which happens to be the color we used on the basement man-room walls, and was the darkest of all the swatches. It's the color on the right in this photo, and while it doesn't look like much here, I swear the one on the right is darker, and that it's only two shades lighter than the walls.
Don't worry, S couldn't see a bit of difference either. I called our local paint shop and had them mix a gallon of Benjamin Moore's Aura with a matte finish, which they recommended for the best coverage given I didn't want any possibility of having to do two coats. Ten minutes later I was at the counter with paint in hand, just before they closed for the day.
I cut in around the edges of the ceiling with my favorite 2" angle brush and then around each can. It got pretty toasty being up next to the warm bulbs, especially since I was bundled in a sweater and down vest that I just threw my painting shirt over. There's no time to change when we're in project mode.
Aura paint can be a little frustrating to use if you don't let it dry before going over an already-painted area. So I left the cutting-in portion to dry while we met S's parents for dinner. Once we were home again I rolled out the ceiling using a 9" roller with a splatter guard. It was my first time using a splatter guard and I didn't get a single drip on me or the floor so I'll definitely be reaching for it again next time around.
After the whole room dried overnight we popped the lights back into place and went from this (god awful photo of me painting in my pajamas the week we moved in):
to this:
I am super happy with how the ever so slightly tinted ceiling brings out more bluish hues in the cabinets rather than the yellowish tint they had before. The whole room looks so cohesive and soothing that I just keep finding reasons to go downstairs for another peek. We still need to find the perfect pendant for the bare wire hanging in front of the window, but that's a project for another day.


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Bacon + Mayonnaise = Baconnaise
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Imagine a bacon monster. It's kind of like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, except this dude is entirely grown from the marbled flanks of our porcine pals. Now imagine him dry humping a fast food joint and exploding his salty batter all over your sandwhich. This is where Baconnaise comes from.
Wake up to your pork fetish and feast on a gooey bacon sandwhich with a hefty slathering of bacon salt, a generous dollop, or a self-indulgent shot of Baconnaise. There was a person once that said, the true mark of genius is in the synthesis of two ideas to create something new and wonderful. Dude, they were right on with that one.


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Day 1: | Arrive, Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you will be met and transferred to your homestay, and your welcoming hosts. |
Day 2: | Explore Delhi. Today you have a full day guided tour of Delhi seeing all the main sites which are open on that day. There are numerous historical sites and monuments throughout the city reminding you of this varied past and today your guided tour will take you to many of these. You will explore the bustling alleyways of Old Delhi and the wide tree-lined boulevards of New Delhi. You are taken to the railway station in time for your 8:30pm train to Varanasi. (B) |
Day 3: | Varanasi. You arrive in Varanasi at 9am. You will be met and taken to check in at your hotel before taking a guided city tour. (B) |
Day 4: | The Ganges. This morning you are taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. You pass the ghats and see life unfolding by the river. In the afternoon, you visit Sarnath, one of the most important Buddhist stupas in the area. Enjoy an evening aarati (prayer ceremony) on the Ganges. (B) |
Day 5: | Explore Varanasi. Today is a free day to explore Varanasi on your own. Depart Varanasi on the 10pm train to Agra. (B). |
Day 6: | Agra. On arrival at station closest to Agra at 7am you will be met and transferred by car the rest of the way into town. In the afternoon you will have a guided tour of the Red Fort. (Note: as with Varanasi, Agra is a city of large hotels rather than small characterful places). (B). |
Day 7: | Taj Mahal. Prepare for an early start to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Its worth it! This is surely one of the main highlights of any trip to India and is an unforgettable experience. Later in the day youll be driven to Fatehpur Sikri to explore this amazing deserted city. This was the capital of the Mughal Empire in the late 16th century. There are many surviving buildings including palaces, halls and tombs which hint at the former grandeur of the city. The city was abandoned after some 14 years due to the lack of water in the area. Take 3:45pm train to Ranthambore, arriving at 6pm. Youll again be picked up and transferred to your lodge near Ranthambore. (B,D). |
Day 8-9: | Game drives in Ranthambore. The chance of spotting tigers in this park is really good, though of course we sadly cant guarantee it. Note: Entrance to the park is very heavily controlled by the authorities and the rules change on a regular basis without notice. There are a finite number of vehicles allowed in the park on a rota system. There are small jeeps and large canters which take up to 20 people. You may not get the vehicle of your choice, or be permitted to enter the park every day of your stay here. So having some time and some patience here is well advised.(FB). |
Day 10: | Jaipur. This morning we drive you from Ranthambore to Jaipur (about 4 hours). You have a free afternoon based in your lovely homestay lodging, a gracious colonial villa surrounded by sweeping lawns and palm trees. (B) |
Day 11: | Full day tour of Jaipur and Amber. Amongst the famous monuments in Jaipur are the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds, from behind which the ladies of the palace used to watch the citys processions and activities without themselves being seen, and the fascinating Jantar Mantar or observatory. There are also several museums and palaces and the shopping here is excellent. Amber was the capital of the area before Jaipur. It is an imposing sight with a hilltop location and lake below. The architecture is a blend of Hindu and Muslim influences. Originally built as a palace it still retains elements of opulence and artistry, with murals, paintings, mirror work and intricate carvings. Overnight in your homestay. (B). |
Day 12: | Delhi. Drive to Delhi (about 4-5 hours) and stay in a homestay again. (B). |
Day 13: | Depart. Transfer to airport. (B) |
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Los Angeles City Council has approved an ordinance mandating condom use on porn sets. The 9-1 vote was given final approval this morning and now awaits signature by the mayor before LAPD and city officials next figure out how exactly to enforce it.
Most of the adult industry currently is in Las Vegas for the annual Adult Entertainment Expo, one of the largest trade shows that unites porn fans with their favorite starlets and studios and remains one of the most significant and essential elements of adult companies' success each year.
Most producers, performers and other major players in the biz argue that the market not only vetoes condoms in the porn they illegally download buy, their rejection may also drive studios to shoot their stuff elsewhere.
Whether or not L.A. County would feel the financial effects of this potential action - or that a move of this magnitude would even happen - is unclear, but industry leaders are adamant that porn consumers simply don't want to see condoms on the screen.
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"There is a major battle underway for money and status of overseeing the adult industry," adult industry attorney Jeffrey Douglas told AfterDarkLA in a previous article. "L.A. County Department of Health wants to be the czar of the adult industry because that would require additional funding, and of course naming oneself the appropriate overseer of adult industry is a great distraction [from other county issues.]"
It makes sense, however, that condom supporters simply want to add another level of safety into the world of sex work, and the barrier method (aka wrapping it up) is logically the best AIDS and sexually transmitted infection prevention method there is.
But in an industry that's already self-regulated - all performers are required to provide STI/AIDS test results from within the previous 30 days before having sex on set - is forcing these consenting adults to wear jimmy hats really making anyone safer?
For all we know, these adult film stars to whom we fap and diddle very well might be "cleaner" than the first 30 OKCupid matches we've got waiting in our inboxes.
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"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not happen"
Dan Quayle
"The popularity of disaster movies expresses a collective perception of a world threatened by irresistible and unforeseen forces which nevertheless are thwarted at the last moment. Their thinly veiled symbolic meaning might be translated thus: We are innocent of wrongdoing. We are attacked by unforeseeable forces come to harm us. We are, thus, innocent even of negligence. Though those forces are insuperable, chance will come to our aid and we shall emerge victorious."
David Mamet
"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur."
Al Gore
"A fool dwells in the past while a idiot looks to the unforeseen while the wise looks at the present knowing that the present is the seed of the past yet the mother of the future"
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"It's the unforeseen issues I'm concerned about."
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