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Municipal solid waste could power 1.3 million U.S. homes and save 146 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year. The catch is that the trash needs to be managed in specially engineered anaerobic digestion facilities, which use biotechnology to harness the chemical energy in the trash, and not in landfills. And there are no full-scale systems operating in this country.
Bucknell University Professor Tom DiStefano wants to change that.
The professor of civil & environmental engineering conducts research that may lead to the design and construction of anaerobic reactors, and he now has additional resources to support his work. In April, Provost Mick Smyer announced that the University selected DiStefano as the inaugural Heinemann Family Professor in Engineering.
Bucknell's newest endowed professorship was funded by a gift to the WE DO Campaign from trustee Kirsten Heinemann '81, P'12, P'15 and her husband, Steven P'12, P'15. They created the fund to develop and advance faculty scholarship and student learning opportunities in priorities areas of the College of Engineering.
"Steve and I wanted to fund a campaign gift with the most impact possible," says Heinemann. "Very few schools combine engineering education with liberal arts. We wanted to strengthen this strategic advantage even more."
For its first term, the professorship supports the area of sustainability, a field in which DiStefano has been a champion across campus since he joined Bucknell in 1995. He recently led a collaborative effort to introduce a degree program in environmental engineering that launched in fall 2013. The Heinemann Professorship will support DiStefano's experimental research, with a focus on using anaerobic biotechnology to recover valuable resources from wastewater and using municipal solid waste to power homes.
"The support from this fund will enable me to advance collaborative research with Bucknell students in employing microbes to convert waste materials into useful forms of energy," said DiStefano.
All of DiStefano's published scholarship includes student co-authors, and he provides hands-on collaborative learning opportunities to even more students through coursework and research mentoring.
"It has been a privilege to work with Prof. DiStefano and experience the passion he has for both his research and teaching," said DJ Wacker, a graduate environmental engineering student who has worked for two years with DiStefano on converting the chemical energy in wastewater to methane. "His knowledge and experience have helped me develop as an engineer and professionally."
"Endowed academic positions like this provide our faculty with valuable opportunities to pursue intensive scholarship, mentor students and enhance their teaching," said Smyer.
DiStefano will begin his three-year appointment as Heinemann Family Professor in fall 2014.


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Halloween: I'm just not that into it.
Oh, I like the subversive part where kids openly demand — and receive — candy from random adults. I'm just not crazy about costumes.
It may stem partly second grade, when I missed Halloween altogether. On Oct. 30 I came down with chicken pox — all the rage in those days. I tried to convince my mother that I could still trick-or-treat since my costume would hide my condition. No dice.

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Everything I'm going to discuss here will boil down to;
How to pay for tuition fees abroad
How to pay school fees in UK from Nigeria
How to pay for school fees in South Africa
How to pay for school fees in china
How to pay for school fees in India
How to pay for school fee in USA
How to pay for school in Austria
How do one pay school fees abroad now. Look! Nothing has change; you can still pay your school abroad while still in Nigeria.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has not stopped the allocation and sale of Foreign Exchange for purposes of payment of school fees and settlement of medical bills overseas as falsely stated by many Nigerians.
According to channelstv, the apex bank claimed that despite assurances it had given, some persons had continued to suggest that the Bank had stopped the allocation of Foreign Exchange to Nigerians seeking to pay school fees and medical bills overseas. The CBN also urged all genuine users desiring to obtain foreign exchange for payment of school fees and settlement of medical bills abroad to approach their banks with their requests and appropriate documentation.
Many Students seeking to pay for their tuition fees abroad have asked me here severally how to pay for school fees abroad as it very difficult sending money abroad now. The suggestions I make to them that work perfectly is what I want to share here with you too.
So if you are among those seeking to study abroad; whether for an undergraduate degree programme or postgraduate programme (PGD, MSc. Phd.), here are steps to take to pay for your school fees abroad.
Paying school fees abroad from Nigeria
There are several means to pay for tuition fee aboard from Nigeria. The current cheapest means is through;
A. Form A
- Visit the customers' care of any of these Nigerian banks: Firstbank of Nigeria, Guaranty Trust Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Diamond bank, Zenith bank, and Fidelity bank; if you have an account with them that would be better. Take the bank detail of the school that offer you the admission.
- Tell them you want to pay for school fees abroad using Form A, you will be directed to the appropriate desk where you will be given Form A to fill and sign. Please, make sure you fill the form correctly; ask questions where you are not clear.
- The bank will communicate to you after proper filling and documentation of form a, the day the payment will be made.
- Scan the payment receipt and email it to your school in abroad, they will notify you when they received the payment.
If you don't have account with any of the bank mention above; you may need to first, visit any CBN office close you to present your evidence of your school admission abroad. After authentication by CBN, you will be given an official exchange rate waiver.
After given a waiver; visit any of the bank mention above or if possible, visit GTbank with this official exchange rate document from CBN
- Tell you them you want to pay for your tuition fees abroad. Present the CBN paper to them.
- You will be given Form A to fill and sign. The procedure continues as in above.
- GTBank may take up to 2 months to make the payment.
- Stanbic IBTC may take maximum of 72 hours to make the tuition fee payment.
- Firstbank of Nigeria may take maximum of 48hours to make the payment.
An Advice
- My candid advice here is this; don't wait till when it is remaining 2 months, 1 month or weeks before you starting seeking for means to pay your school fees abroad. Start at least 3 months earlier.
- Any of these bank mention above may claim to make the tuition fees payment within 72hrs, 48hrs or even 24hrs, I rather suggest you visit them often to make sure they keep to their promise.
B. Through Domiciliary Account
Here, you have to open a domiciliary account or use a domiciliary account of someone you know to make the payment.
Some Nigeria banks to open a domiciliary account with are GTbank, Firstbank, Diamond bank, and Zenith bank.
See how to open a domiciliary account with Gtbank, Firstbank and Zenith bank
- Once, you open a domiciliary account let say with GTBank; the next step is to fund the domiciliary account with the require amount you wish to pay as school fees abroad.
- To fund the account, foreign exchange Company, like Travelex may offer better foreign exchange rate option than the black market (BDCs).
- Show GTbank staff the admission letter and they will give form to fill the university bank details and to also add your student name and student ID number.
- You need to have extra money on your domiciliary account for bank transfer charges. The bank charges include; telex transfer charge (optional but necessary), off shore charges
and £10 if the correspondence bank need to deduct.
B. Through agents
How to pay school fees abroad from Nigeria through agent
There are many agents (both local and international agents) that claim to offer the service of helping students who are offered admission abroad to pay for their school fees. I wouldn't want to start mentioning them here because I don't trust any of them.
So, I will suggest you go with the above two options. I did not say they are bad oo.


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Chanel Has Stopped Refinishing and Refurbishing Bags More Than 5 Years OldCategories:Other Brands
Last year we had quite a few major Chanel rumors swirling around the PurseForum, and the biggest were about a price increase (which happened) and the Chanel Grand Shopping Tote's possible discontinuation (more on this soon). Now the change that has Chanel fans at tPF up in arms is the brand's new refurbishing policy.
It started as a rumor, but we've been able to confirm it: as of October 1st, 2015 Chanel will no longer refurbish or refinish bags more than five years old, and the brand will not take care of any bag without proof of purchase. A poster on tPF brought this news forward in September, saying she heard it from a friend who had heard it from Chanel directly. Since then, customers and owners of Chanel bags have become incredibly upset about this change in policy, and the thread has now reached 24 pages and nearly 360 comments.
At first, posters were extremely skeptical; it seemed counterintuitive that a brand with a history of standing behind its products and taking care of its customers would take a step like this. After all, bags typically need repairs and refurbishing as they grow older instead of in the first five years after they're purchased. But soon after the first tPFer mentioned it, customers started calling their own stores and repair departments to find out more.
Another poster said she spoke directly to the Chanel repair department at the New York City 57th Street location. This poster was told the new rule is that the repair department will no longer re-dye, clean, refurbish or condition any bag more than five years old. They will, however, repair hardware on the bags.
The five-year rule still seems stringent, especially when so many shoppers collect vintage Chanel bags as well. The repair department also told the member that you will need to have your receipt for any repair. Without proof of purchase from a Chanel boutique or authorized Chanel retailer, Chanel will refuse service. On top of it all, this ensures that the majority of people who buy their bags pre-owned on the resale market will not be able to take their bags in for refurbishment or repairs as they most likely do not have the original proof of purchase.
As brands continue to raise the prices of their goods, customers who are willing to pay are going to expect more for their money, including quality and service. Many tPFers are particularly irritated that a brand like Chanel would adopt this kind of policy because of the timelessness of its bags; they're meant to be used and enjoyed for many years, not just a season or two, which makes the five-year timeframe for repairs and refurbishing more puzzling.
And one final blow in the entire debacle is that the repairs department told a different poster who inquired that the brand will not treat your bag if you have ever had it worked on by an outside refurbisher. This isn't entirely shocking–brands like to work on their products and know who worked on them previously–but it is one more letdown for many Chanel owners.
I called Chanel to check on all of this, and they did confirm the change in policy. If you are worried about finding your receipt, Chanel will be able to look you up in their system and find your purchase, which should take away some fears when it comes to proving original ownership. The person I spoke with explained Chanel prides itself on being able to take care of a bag properly and bring it back to its original state, and that Chanel would not want to cause additional damage to a bag that is older than 5 years and shows more age and wear during the refurbishing process. Chanel must be fielding many calls about its new policy; each rep seems ready to answer if you have any questions.
Overall, this is a major letdown for Chanel collectors and lovers, especially those who knew the previous policy and used it often. The luxury market continues to change, and with one of the most coveted brands choosing this direction, it will be interesting to see if and how it affects the market.
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The Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) Religion
This locket, from the eighth or ninth century BCE, symbolizes the Assyrians' idolatrous worship. The main deity of Assyria, the strongest power in Mesopotamia between 1900 and 612 BCE, was known as Asshur.
Who could have a better religion than someone who submits himself completely to Allah, is a good-doer, and follows the religion of Abraham, a man of pure natural belief?... (Surat an-Nisa: 125)
People continue to argue over which religion the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) followed. Jews regard him as a Jewish prophet and claim to follow his path. Christians also consider him a Jewish prophet, but claim that he followed the Prophet Jesus (pbuh), who came after him.
n the Qur'an however, Allah reveals the truth of this matter by providing certain information:
Or do they say that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Descendents were Jews or Christians? Say: "Do you know better, or does Allah?" Who could do greater wrong than someone who hides the evidence he has been given by Allah? Allah is not unaware of what you do. (Surat al-Baqara: 140)
Moreover, other verses expose just how irrational this debate really is:
O People of the Book. Why do you argue about Abraham when the Torah and Gospel were only sent down after him? Why don't you use your intellect? You are the ones who argued about that of which you had knowledge. But why do you argue about something of which you have no knowledge? Allah knows; you do not know. (Surah Al 'Imran: 65-66)
... He [Allah]has selected you and consraint upon you in the religion the religion of your forefather Abraham ... (Surat al Hajj:78)
Allah provides in the Qur'an the most accurate information about the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), for it is the only uncorrupted book of Allah. If people take other sources as guides, they fall into great error and interpret matters in the light of their own ideas and beliefs. As in all matters, however, believers take the Qur'an and the Sunnah of our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) as the only true sources of information about the prophets and their lines, for teaching falsehoods and engaging in speculation and guesswork, particularly about the prophets, displeases Allah.
Only Allah states in the Qur'an the whole truth about the Prophet Abraham (pbuh):
Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but a man of pure natural belief—a Muslim. He was not one of the idolaters. (Surah Al 'Imran: 67)
In the Qur'an Allah calls the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) a hanif, instead of a Jew or a Christian. Hanif means a devout, upright, and righteous person who submits to Allah's command and never moves away from His religion. The most hanif characteristics of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) were his belief in the One and Only Allah and his submission to Him.
In another verse, our Lord commands the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) to abide by the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) religion:
Then We revealed to you: "Follow the religion of Abraham, a man of pure natural belief. He was not one of the idolaters." (Surat an-Nahl: 123)
Allah wishes people to turn to religion in a hanif manner, as pure believers. Allah clearly emphasizes that hanif people do not ascribe partners to Him:
So set your face firmly towards the Religion, as a pure natural believer, Allah's natural pattern on which He made humanity. There is no changing in Allah's Creation. That is the true Religion—but most people do not know it. (Surat ar-Rum: 30)
As can be understood from several verses, the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) religion was essentially the same as Islam. In any case, all divinely revealed religions are, in their original and uncorrupted forms, essentially built on earning Allah's good pleasure, compassion, and Paradise. The Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) children and grandchildren, as well as other devout individuals from his line, adhered to this religion after his death. For example, Allah tells in the Qur'an the Prophet Joseph's (pbuh) address to his fellow prisoners:
I hold fast to the creed of my forebears Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We don't associate anything with Allah. And that is how Allah has favored us and all humanity, but most do not give thanks. (Surah Yusuf: 38)
All hanifs, regardless of when they live, are distinguished by their glorification of Allah without ascribing partners to Him. One of the prophets' main duties was to rescue people from their misguided belief systems and worldviews, as well as those practices and values that transgressed the limits set down by Allah for humanity, and to call their people to the true religion. One hadith informs us of the following:
Abu Bakrah (ra) relates that: "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, once asked: 'Shall I inform you of a great sin, one of the greatest sins? ...[It is] to ascribe a partner to Allah.'"2
In one verse, Allah reveals that Islam is as easy as the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) religion:
... He [Allah] has selected you and not placed any constraint upon you in the religion—the religion of your forefather Abraham. He named you Muslims before, and also in this, so that the messenger could be witness against you and you could be witnesses against all of humanity. So perform the prescribed prayers, give alms, and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protector—the Best Protector, the Best Helper. (Surat al-Hajj: 78)
According to the Qur'an the people who turn to Allah and live by His religion in its true sense are Muslim. The word Muslim comes from the Arabic word salam and means one who has achieved well-being or who has submitted (to Allah). The essence of being Muslim lies in submitting to Allah and living in the ensuing peace and security. The prophets, all of whom guided their people to the true path, submitted totally to our Lord and were sincerely devoted to Him, are role models for us. By turning to and then submitting to our Lord, seeking refuge in Him, taking Him as their only friend, and asking for help only from Him, they are all called Muslim in the Qur'an.
For instance, Allah commanded the prophet Noah (pbuh) to tell his tribe "My wage is the responsibility of Allah alone. I am commanded to be one of the Muslims" (Surah Yunus: 72); the Prophet Moses (pbuh) told his tribe"My people. If you believe in Allah, then put your trust in Him, if you are Muslims" (Surah Yunus: 84); and the Prophet Solomon (pbuh) addressed his tribe in these terms: "Do not rise up against me, but come to me in submission [as Muslims]" (Surat An-Naml: 31). In the Qur'an Allah reveals the following to His followers:
When I inspired the Disciples [of Jesus] to believe in Me and in My Messenger [Jesus], they said: "We believe. Bear witness that we are Muslims." (Surat al-Ma'ida: 111)
As can be seen from the above verses, sincere believers are those people who submit to Allah, live solely by religious moral values, and have pure faith. Allah honors such people with the name Muslim.
The Prophet Joseph's (pbuh) prayer as stated in the verse is a fine example for us in several areas. Allah reveals it in the following verse:
... You have granted power to me in the land and taught me the true meaning of events. O, Originator of the heavens and Earth. You are my Friend in this world and the Hereafter, so take me as a Muslim at my death and join me to the people who are righteous. (Surah Yusuf: 101)
The Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) joyful faith in Allah, his deep love for Him, his submission to all of His commands, as well as his obedience and superior morality, are explained in the Qur'an. Some of these verses read:
Our Lord, make us both Muslims submitted to You and our descendents a Muslim community submitted to You. Show us our rites of worship and turn toward us. You are the Ever-Returning, the Most Merciful. (Surat al-Baqara: 128)
When his Lord said to him: "Become a Muslim," he [Abraham] said: "I am a Muslim who has submitted to the Lord of all the worlds." (Surat al-Baqara: 131)
Every Muslim must take the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) pleasing morality, sincere faith, and total submission and obedience to Allah as role models. In fact, his discernment and determination in presenting Allah's message are among the important traits that all people who call themselves Muslims should adopt.
Originally, all divine religions were based on the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) religion. However, Christianity and Judaism were corrupted over time and so moved away from their original nature: not ascribing partners to Allah (the greatest sin) and living solely to earn His good pleasure. As a matter of fact, there are many parts conforming to true religion and good morals in the Torah and the Gospel of our day.
The love and respect felt by both present-day Christians and Jews for the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) unites them in a common foundation with Muslims. Members of these three divinely revealed religions therefore share a common belief in Allah, which they have inherited from the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), and seek to serve Him. On the other hand, it is clear that the error of trinity held by some Christians is a deviant belief and a great sin, and this is revealed in the Qur'an. However, the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) pure natural belief is a common word between the Muslims and the People of the Book. Allah reveals in the Qur'an that Muslims have invited them to this common word:
Say: "O People of the Book [Christians and Jews], come to a proposition that is the same for us and you—that we should worship none but Allah, associate no partners with Him, and take no one of us as lords besides Allah." If they turn away, say: "Bear witness that we are Muslims." (Surah Al 'Imran: 64)
The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) Spreads the Religion
The majority of Mesopotamian societies worshipped the Sun and the Moon. It is believed that Naram Sin, king of Akkadia, was deified by the moon god and possessed extraordinary powers. (Side) A victory inscription of King Naram Sin and his pagan people who prostrated to the Moon.
Every prophet was charged with informing his tribe of Allah's commands and prohibitions. Our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), the light of all the worlds, who called people to true religion within idolaters of Mecca, the Prophet Noah (pbuh), the Prophet Salih (pbuh) (of Thamud), the Prophet Lot (pbuh), the Prophet Shuayb (pbuh) (of Madyan), the Prophet Moses (pbuh) (of the Children of Israel), the Prophet Jesus (pbuh), and all other prophets informed their tribes of Allah's existence and called on them to live by the true religion's moral values. However, these prophets often found that the majority of their tribes denied Allah and rejected them and even initiated multifaceted struggles against them consisting of vile slanders, threats, and aggression. In some cases, they resorted to forced expulsion, arrest, or martyr the prophets with their imprudent minds to prevent them from performing their tasks Allah charged them with. Allah reveals how the traps set for the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) will end in failure:
When those who do not believe were plotting against you to imprison you, kill you, or expel you: they were plotting and Allah was planning, but Allah is the Best Planner. (Surat al-Anfal: 30)
As stated earlier, the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) tribe worshipped statues that their ancestors had made from stone and wood in grave irrationality. The Prophet Abraham (pbuh), who had the determination and the powerful faith to single-handedly tell them of Allah's existence and oneness, was sent to guide them from their blind devotion to their ancestors' paganism into the light of His religion.
Throughout history, the majority has often decided which ideas and beliefs are to be accepted as true. Given that it is difficult to stand up against the majority in societies that are far from religion, many people eventually agree, either willingly or unwillingly, to submit to ideas and beliefs that they know to be wrong. The prophets and the believers who followed them, however, always opposed the unbelieving majority and displayed enormous courage in the face of the ensuing pressure, threats, or attacks. They remained loyal to Allah's religion by scrupulously performing their religious observations and abiding by our Lord's commands out of their fear and awe of Him, as well as their complete trust in Him.
The Prophet Abraham (pbuh), whom Allah praised as being "a community in himself" (Surat an-Nahl: 120), stood alone against his father and his entire pagan tribe. He patiently explained why their idols could never attain any divine quality and that Allah was the only true God. When necessary, even by standing against the entire community in order to tell the truth, his opposition to his tribe's paganism, as well as his method of challenging their superstitions and working to guide them to the true path despite their hostility, clearly revealed his powerful faith, submission, sincerity, and superior character. All of these characteristics made him a courageous and determined individual. Allah reveals some of his words in the Qur'an, as follows:
His tribe argued with him. He said: "Are you arguing with me about Allah, when He has guided me? I have no fear of any partner you ascribe to Him, unless my Lord should will such a thing to happen. My Lord encompasses all things in His knowledge, so will you not pay heed? Why should I fear what you have associated with Him, when you yourselves apparently have no fear of associating partners with Allah, for which He has sent down no authority to you? Which of the two parties is more entitled to feel safe, if you have any knowledge?" (Surat al-An'am: 80-81)
Such conversations with his tribe reveal many pleasing examples of his deep and strong faith. Thanks to the superior wisdom and understanding imparted to him by our Lord, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) gave enormously effective addresses and the wisest of examples. Looked at with the eye of wisdom, present-day Muslims can use the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) means and methods Allah revealed to him to invite their own people to believe in Allah. Given this, we will now look at some of the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) wise explanations.
The Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) Conversations with His Father
O Messenger!Transmit what has been sent down to you from your Lord.If you do not do it you will not have tansmitted His Message... (Surat al-Maida:67)
All Muslims are responsible for inviting people to believe in Allah. In the Qur'an Allah refers to this as commanding what is right and forbidding what is wrong. This duty arises out of the fact that people must be warned, in other words informed and reminded of certain important truths, such as that Allah created the universe from nothing, that every human being is responsible to our Lord and will have to account to Him in the Hereafter, and that they will be rewarded in the Hereafter for what they did in this world.
Those who shoulder this responsibility are devout Muslims who sincerely believe in Allah and who hold Him in awe out of a deep-rooted respect. Allah has given them the power, wisdom, and intelligence to distinguish between right and wrong. In exchange, they are to explain His religion in the light of the addressee's character, state of mind, and viewpoint on life in the most pleasant and appropriate manner possible. In addition, they must properly evaluate the addressee's reaction and response and adapt their methods in order to effectively communicate the divine message. As performing this obligation calls for considerable effort, warning whole societies and explaining the religion to tribes whose fathers have not been warned, namely, communities that are far from religion's moral values, is a heavy responsibility. In fact, Allah tells believers to spread His religion with wisdom and pleasant advice, as the following verse reveals:
Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair admonition, and argue with them in the kindest way. Your Lord knows best who is misguided from His way. And He knows best who are guided. (Surat an-Nahl: 125)
Each Muslim is entrusted with explaining and advising others about Allah's existence and the Qur'an's beauties. To enable them to carry out this responsibility, Allah has revealed in the Qur'an the most suitable and appropriate methods. For example, believers should invite their friends and family members first to believe in Allah and the Day of Judgment:
So do not call on any other deity along with Allah, or you will be among those who will be punished. Warn your near relatives. (Surat ash-Shu'ara: 213-14)
... Call your witnesses,besides Allah lif you are telling the truth. If you do that-and you will not do it-then fear the Fire whose fuel is people and stones,made ready for the unbelievers. (Surat al-Baqara:23-24)
The Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) words to his father are exemplary in this respect. He explained to his father, in a most wise manner, that worshipping idols was equivalent to ascribing partners to Allah and that a person should serve Allah alone.
Some of these words are revealed in the Qur'an:
Remember when Abraham said to his father, Azar: "Do you take idols as gods? I see that you and your tribe are clearly misguided." (Surat al-An'am: 74)
Remember when he [Abraham] said to his father: "Father, why do you worship that which can neither hear nor see, and is of no use to you at all? Father, knowledge that never reached you has come to me. So follow me, and I will guide you to the right path." (Surah Maryam: 42-43)
One of the most important elements of this conversation, which should be taken as a model, is that no matter how arrogant and difficult an unbeliever may be, a believer must remain patient while relaying the message and behave in the most pleasant manner possible.
The Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) approach here is exactly the same as that of the Prophet Moses (pbuh) toward Pharaoh. The Prophet Moses (pbuh) also employed a temperate and patient style when relaying Allah's message to Pharaoh, in compliance with Allah's command to "speak to him with gentle words so that, hopefully, he will pay heed or show some fear" (Surah Ta Ha: 44).
Allah reveals the message that the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) gave to his father, as well as his father's reaction:
[Abraham said:] "Omy father, do not worship satan. Satan was disobedient to the All-Merciful. Father, I am afraid that a punishment from the All-Merciful will afflict you, and turn you into a comrade of satan.
" He [his father] replied: "Do you forsake my deities, Abraham? If you do not stop, I will stone you. Keep away from me for a good long time."
He [Abraham] said: "Peace be upon you. I will ask my Lord to forgive you.
He has always honored me. I will separate myself from you and all that you call upon besides Allah, and I will call upon my Lord. It may well be that, in calling upon my Lord, I will not be disappointed." (Surah Maryam: 44-46)
Could they not see that it did not reply to them and that it possessed no power to either harm or benetit them? (Surah Ta ha: 89)
(Left) An idol from 2500-1100 BCE. (Right) The Assyrians believed that idols made of stone and wood could protect them from disasters. This idol, known as Hadad, was regarded as a protective idol by King Esarhaddon (seventh century BCE).
These conversations Allah revealed in the Qur'an contain important wisdom. First and foremost, the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) courageous and humble attitude is most striking. He carried out Allah's order, even at the risk of his own life, and invited his father to the true path. He risked losing his father's love, help, and goods; refused to be intimidated by his father's threats, and displayed the greatest humility and patience when told to leave.
Knowing that Allah would help him and show him the right path, he behaved according to the comfort and security that such knowledge imparted. The way that he immediately prayed to Allah after being unjustly forced to leave the house in which he lived, and his faith that his prayer would be heard demonstrate the exemplary modesty and purity required of a Muslim. Moreover, he displayed a most pleasing moral attitude toward his father, who was quite hostile. He maintained his moderate style and continued to call him my father. All Muslims should adopt this example of a very superior morality when calling people to the truth.
He approached his father with great affection and modesty, and humbly invited him to the true path. When his father persisted in his denial, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) immediately sought refuge in Allah and removed himself. This attitude shows that Muslims are to work only for Allah's good pleasure, and to love what He loves and hate what He hates. Allah reveals this quality, which every Muslim should possess, thus:
It is not right for the Prophet and those who believe to ask forgiveness for the idolater—even if they are close relatives—after it has become clear to them that they are the Companions of the Blazing Fire. Abraham would not have asked forgiveness for his father but for a promise he made to him. And when it became clear to him [Abraham] that he [his father] was an enemy of Allah, he renounced him. Abraham was tender-hearted and forbearing. (Surat at-Tawba: 113-14)
Another noteworthy feature of this conversation between the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) and his father Allah revealed in the verses of the Qur'an, is the latter's devotion to paganism. So strong was his devotion that it led him to threaten his son with death by stoning, a son who was of his own blood, whom he had raised and kept by his side, and who treated his father so respectfully. The only reason for his father's wrath was that the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) worshipped only Allah and rejected his tribe's paganism. This is an example of the unbelievers' cruel, uncompromising, and oppressive natures.
The Unbeliever Advised by the Prophet Abraham (pbuh)
Allah refers in the Qur'an to an unbelieving ruler whom the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) met when calling people to believe in Allah. Known as Nimrod in various historical sources, Allah reveals in the Qur'an that he and the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) engaged in an important conversation:
What about the one who argued with Abraham about his Lord, on the basis that Allah had given him sovereignty? Abraham said: "My Lord is He Who gives life and causes to die." He [Nimrod] said: "I too give life and cause to die..." (Surat al-Baqara: 258)
... Have done with the defilement of idols and have done with telling lies.Be people of pure natural belief in Allah not associating anything else with Him.As for anyone who associates...
...others with Allah,it is as though he had fallen from the sky and the birds and seized him and carried him away or the wind had dropped him in a distand place.(Surat al-Hajj: 30-31)
As this verse makes clear, Nimrod had become very arrogant due to his goods, property, and rule. While talking with the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), he made the enormous and irrational claim that he also possessed the power of Creation. By proclaiming his own divinity in utter ignorance, as he was so proud of his wealth and chattel, he was, in fact, denying Allah. Because of his pride, he rejected to see Allah's might and power over the universe.
After informing Nimrod of Allah's existence and oneness, this unbeliever who grew arrogant against Allah, irrationally enters into debate with the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) and he makes a most wise and rational statement by the inspiration of Allah:
"Allah makes the Sun come from the East. Make it come from the West." And the disbeliever [Nimrod] was dumbfounded. Allah does not guide wrongdoing people. (Surat al-Baqara: 258)
He has made night and day subserviend to you,and the Sun and Moon and stars,all subject to his command.There are certainly Signs that for people who use their intellect.(Surat an Nahl: 12)
All prophets have always employed wise and rational arguments, such as the example given above. Allah has enabled those believers who spread His message to do so most effectively, thus refuting the unbelievers' mistaken worldview. Such arguments always leave unbelievers, who believe themselves to be on the right path and who trust in their wealth, power, and idols, unable to mount a serious defense of their belief systems. Therefore, they are always condemned to be defeated and at a loss for words.
Another important wisdom in the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) response as seen in the verses is his honesty and naturalness. A sincere and honest explanation always influences peoples' hearts and consciences. Allah's existence is evident, and the believer's explanation of this manifest truth from the heart always touches other people. But even if they are so influenced, some unbelievers persist in their unbelief. Such people, who generally are far removed from religion, unwisely grow proud out of the belief that their wealth, attractiveness, or status are the results of their own efforts. They unjustly regard themselves as superior and forget about Allah. Satan encourages their pride and uses the power and position that they mistakenly consider their own, to prevent them from serving Allah.
Believers encounter many people as they spread Allah's message. Many people, due to their pride, cannot see Allah's might and power. In such situations, believers must give examples that show people just how helpless they really are in order to eliminate their pride. As a result, unbelievers will realize that their arrogance and pride in their possessions are of no significance. Gradually, they will realize that their strength and power are limited, that everything will end with death, and that Allah is the only absolute being.
The mode of explication used by the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) to relay the truth to Nimrod shows just how important the use of rational, wise, and target-oriented speech is in spreading His message. Believers must never engage in pointless arguments; rather, they must always use effective and rational explanations to defeat the audience's superstitious beliefs and demonstrate Allah's existence by analyzing the audience members' psychological states and logical frameworks. Clearly, only people with deep faith, who scrupulously adhere to Allah's commands and who hold Him in awe, will be able to devise such an effective and wise mode of explication. This is true, because wisdom is a divine blessing that must be sought from Allah. Allah imparts this secret to us, as follows:
He gives wisdom to whoever He wills, and he who has been given wisdom has been given great good... (Surat al-Baqara: 269)
Evry self will taste death.You will be paid your wages in full on the Day of Resurrection.Anyone who is distancec from the Fire and admitted to the Garden has triumphed.The life of this world is just the enjoymend of delusion. (Surah Al'İmran: 185)
The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) Calls His Tribe
How should believers behave with those who deny or reject the truth? Allah tells believers to spread His message in a well-considered style and method. There is more than one way of calling people to the truth. Naturally, the method changes according to the audience members' positions, conditions, ideas, and beliefs. For example, Allah refers to the Prophet Noah (pbuh), who explained His existence both publicly and privately by using indirect methods to turn them toward His religion. (Surah Nuh: 9)
Another one of the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) most noteworthy methods was to incite his tribe's consciences and to employ methods that would encourage them to think. He asked them questions, thereby exposing the irrational and confused nature of their beliefs. He showed them that their idols were nothing more than unconscious pieces of wood and stone, and used a clever plan to convince their hearts and minds of this. As he caused his tribe's traditional pagan worldview to collapse by spreading Allah's truth, he also explained Allah's existence and oneness. In the Qur'an Allah describes the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) method in the following words:
When night covered him [Abraham], he saw a star and said: "This is my Lord!" Then when it set, he said: "I do not love that which sets." Then when he saw the Moon come up, he said: "This is my Lord!" Then when it set, he said: "If my Lord does not guide me, I will be one of the misguided people." Then when he saw the Sun come up, he said: "This is my Lord! This is greater!" Then when it set, he said: "My tribe, I am free of what you associate with Allah! I have turned my face to Him Who brought the heavens and Earth into being, a pure natural believer. I am not one of the idolaters." (Surat al-An'am: 76-79)
Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and beware!If you turn your backs,know that Our Messenger is only responsible for clear transmission. (Surat al-Ma'ida: 92)
The Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) comments regarding the Moon, the Sun, and stars in these verses above are probably not his own thoughts, but rather a means of communicating Allah's message to his tribe. (Allah knows the truth.) The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) knew that the Moon and stars would disappear when the Sun rose, and that the Sun would sink again after it had risen. Since his pagan tribe were not reasoning and judging in the light of true faith, however, he may have chosen to employ the gradual explanation outlined above.
As we mentioned earlier, in a grave irrationality the pagan societies in the Middle East at that time worshipped celestial bodies, such as the Sun and the Moon, in addition to idols made by themselves and their ancestors. Therefore, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) may have wished to use the question-and-answer method to explain why these supposedly divine objects were not actually divine. And so he first portrayed the stars as divine in order to draw his tribe's attention to them, and then proved, as Allah inspired him, why these could not actually be deities. Allah reveals the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) expression in a verse, "I do not love what sets" (Surat al-An'am: 76) is also an important message aimed at his tribe, for he indirectly explained that a divine entity was immortal and indestructible. (Allah knows the truth.) In fact, these are some of our Lord's names: al-Baqi (He Who continues, the immortal one) and al-Qa'im (He Who persists).
This statue depicts Hammurabi (app. 1955- 13 BCE) paying respect to Shamash, the Sumerian sun god.
After this, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) may have employed the same method with regard to the Moon, another so-called deity, to show his tribe that it was not divine. He may have used the same logic for the Sun, particularly by emphasizing that it was the greatest. His explanation that it was not divine dealt a major blow to their pagan worldview, because beyond the Sun there was no greater physical being visible to the tribe.
With the words Allah reveals in the Qur'an as "I am not one of the idolaters" (Surat al-An'am: 79), the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) explained that Allah created all of these things, that He was the true Allah, and that he ascribed no partners to Him. Given the above, we can see that the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) knew a great deal about his tribe's pagan belief system. He put forward all of these examples to spread Allah's message and to expose their defective logic and misguided beliefs. In fact, it seems that his tribe sought to debate with him:
His tribe argued with him. He said: "Are you arguing with me about Allah, when He has guided me? I have no fear of any partner you ascribe to Him, unless my Lord should will such a thing to happen. My Lord encompasses all things in His knowledge, so will you not pay heed?" (Surat al-An'am: 80)
In calling his tribe to the truth, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) acted upon what He inspired in him. This is clearly evident from the methods he employed and the examples he gave. In the verse "This is the argument We gave to Abraham against his tribe. We raise in rank anyone We will. Your Lord is All-Wise, All-Knowing" (Surat al-An'am: 83), Allah reveals that He gave the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) various proofs to use against his tribe.
This manner of communication sets an example for all Muslims. In other words, believers must demolish the other side's false and groundless beliefs and then present indisputable proof of Allah's existence and oneness. Following this, they must call on the other side to believe in Allah and serve only Him. If the other side cannot abandon its misguided belief system and distorted logic, it will be difficult for them to believe in Allah and become true Muslims. True faith can come about only when people abandon all of their idols and superstitious ideologies and philosophies.
"I found both her[Queen of saba]and her people proostrating to the Sun instead of Allah.Satan has mede their actions seem good to them and debarred them..." (Surat an-Naml: 24)
The Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) love of Allah, joyous faith, and scrupulous adherence to His commands can be clearly seen in how he conducted himself with others. The way in which he communicated with his father and tribe shows in the finest possible way that he was chosen by Allah, Who made him superior to all others. In the Qur'an Allah reveals:
Recite to them the story of Abraham, when he asked his father and his tribe: "What do you worship?" They said: "We worship idols and will continue to cling to them." He asked: "Do they hear you when you call? Do they help you or harm you?" They said: "No, but this is what we found our fathers doing." He asked: "Have you really thought about what you worship, you and your fathers who came before?" (Surat ash-Shu'ara: 69-76)
As can be seen in the above verses, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) used various methods and analogies to explain to his tribe how futile and irrational it was to worship idols. Their only response was that they would continue to follow their ancestors' path as Allah states in the verses. This vastly unwise response is frequently encountered in societies that are far from religion and is often used to justify superstition, although it has no foundation in the face of divine religion. In the continuation of these verses, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) calls his tribe to faith and introduces them to our Lord:
"They are all my enemies—except for the Lord of all the worlds: He Who created me and guides me; He Who gives me food and drink; and when I am ill, He heals me; He Who will cause my death and then give me life; He Who I sincerely hope will forgive my mistakes on the Day of Reckoning." (Surat ash-Shu'ara: 77-82)
As Allah states in the Qur'an, the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) tribe frequently stated their determination to persist in their paganism. He responded by praising our Lord with His finest names. Only Allah creates or destroys everything in the universe, animate or inanimate. Only He gives all blessings on Earth for the service of humanity and provides an infinite number of beauties. The way a human being is born, grows, eats, drinks, walks, moves, speaks, and laughs—in short, everything in life—happens by Allah's will. As the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) reveals, our Lord Allah heals sick people, by restoring them to health. Unless Allah wills, no medicine or doctor can restore anyone to health.
Allah creates humanity and, in the same way, will take each person's soul at the moment of his or her death. Even before a person is born, Allah has already established the length of his or her life, what will happen to them, and all that they will say and do. In other words, people do not control their destiny, for Allah has written it even before the person is born.
The unseen of the heavens and the Earth belogs to Allah and the whole affair will be returned to Him.So worship Him and put your trust in Him... (Surah Hud: 123)
Allah created this world as a testing arena and then sent messengers to lead others to the true path by means of revelation. On the Day of Judgment, every human being will have to account for what he or she did while in this world. Believers who spend their lives doing good in the hope of earning His good pleasure and mercy will meet with countless blessings. Allah, Who is most merciful, forgiving, and loving toward His servants, has promised to cover the evil deeds of His servants on the Day of Judgment, to forgive their mistakes, and to reward them with the countless blessings of Paradise.
Remember that human beings have no power to bring others to the true path, for their only responsibility is to relay His message. In fact, this is a religious obligation for all believers. Whether or not an unbeliever turns to faith depends totally on Allah's guidance, for no one can believe unless Allah so wills. Indeed, despite the strength that the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) acquired from his faith in Allah, his pagan tribe, who had no fear of Allah and ignored their consciences, persisted in their denial. In fact, they went so far as to threaten the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) with death by fire. Thus, all believers must devoutly and determinedly call those around them to the true path and not despair if they are ignored and persecuted.
In one verse, our Lord states that "... It is the truth from your Lord; so let whoever wishes believe and whoever wishes disbelieve" (Surat al-Kahf: 29). In another verse Allah reveals to our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that "Perhaps you will destroy yourself with grief because they will not become believers" (Surat ash-Shu'ara: 3). In Surah Yusuf, Allah reveals that "But most people, for all your eagerness, are not believers. You do not ask them for any wage for it. It is only a reminder to all beings" (Surah Yusuf: 103-104).
One reason why the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) tribe persisted in their denial was their concern for their own interests. Their pagan belief system provided them with various worldly advantages, and any change to the established order would conflict with those interests, just as our Prophet's mission (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) upset the Meccan leaders, who enjoyed enormous commercial profits due to Arabia's paganism. This is actually a law that Allah has decreed for His prophets. As Allah states in the Qur'an, the prophets have always been opposed by their tribe. They have been threatened with death and subjected to slander, and sometimes have even been accused of sorcery, madness, and ascribing their own words to Allah. In sum, those who accused the prophets had no hesitation about resorting to such falsehoods as asserting that the prophets were on the wrong path while they were on the right path.
However, these people are laboring under a cloud of irrationality, for while mistakenly trying to protect their own interests, they are actually condemning themselves to eternal suffering. Allah has revealed the fate of those who rebel against His prophets, those role models of pleasing moral values, godliness, and deep faith:
... They have brought down anger from Allah upon themselves, and they have been plunged into destitution. That was because they rejected Allah's signs and killed the prophets without any right to do so. That was because they disobeyed and went beyond the limits [that Allah has established for humanity]. (Surah Al 'Imran: 112)


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Food for thought from Toddi Gutner for Business2Community:
I found this piece particularly interesting and wanted to call your attention to it. It's one of those things we all experience everyday, but do we really stop to ask ourselves this question:
****Are You Mobilizing Communities or Just a Voice in the Crowd?
I've personally covered events online, tweeting the main points live and although I was able to filter and capture the essence of what was going on, I had to go back and really absorb the information and then try to apply it to my business effectively. (not always an easy task) :-)
It's a juggling act but one I think we're all experiencing on one level or another.
Continuous Partial Attention (CPA) is the process of paying simultaneous but superficial attention to a number of sources of incoming information.
This term, coined by writer and consultant Linda Stone in 1998, aptly describes the scene at the recent Council of Public Relations Firms Critical Issues Forum on Social Revolution:
This is what particularly caught my attention:
**What was the unintended consequence (UC) - these being outcomes that are not intended by a purposeful action?
**They can be positive, negative or have a perverse effect contrary to what was originally intended.
****So are there any unintended consequences to compulsively tweeting from an event or otherwise?
This is a question I have yet to answer. It is sort of like waiting to see what the side effects of a drug will be years after it has been approved.
One UC of CPA may be that peoples' attention spans (already truncated by USA Today and sound bite television) and
**related ability for analytic thought will be reduced to nanoseconds.
I'd love to hear your Thoughts?
Curated by Jan Gordon covering "Content Curation, Social Media and Beyond"
Read the full article: [http://bit.ly/vNC1cn]
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Fuse newsreader by popular dev Rudy Huyn has finally been updated for those on Windows Phone 8. While no advanced features are taken advantage of e.g. rapid-resume or lockscreen goodies, the app now supports the doublewide Tile and 720P resolutions for devices like the HTC 8x or Samsung ATIV S.
Fuse has been one of the more popular newsreaders on Windows Phone and although its roots are borrowed from Pulse (who disappeared from our platform), it also went beyond that app to offer more unique "themes" and let's be honest, better performance and developer support.
The app features three aforementioned themes, including Ribbon, Square and Ipsum, which give a highly stylized view of the news from various websites and is considered by many to be one of the nicest looking apps around.
Fuse allows you to add your own feeds, tap into Google Reader or even chose from a list of recommended sites. While it doesn't do the same data compression and optimization as Weave, the app has certainly won quite a following from those who like to pull in RSS feeds on the go.
The full changelog of version 2.0 features the following changes and additions:
- trial mode is now a free version of the app (with ads)
- download full articles with offline access !
- feeds suggestions
- filter read articles
- gestures to change articles, etc...
The app is running quite well for us on our ATIV S and is well worth the $2.49 asking price. But as noted above, if you don't mind ads you can use the app for $0 full time—up to you.
Pick up Fuse for Windows Phone 8 (and Windows Phone 7.x) here in the Store. Highly recommended. See our other Windows Phone 8 apps coverage here.
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Firstly the breasts or better said teabags should have gotten more lighting or stretchmarks in the skin. i can't believe that machine would hang loosly.
Secondly the helmut doesn't have the shading of the rest of the picture which makes it look outplaced.
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A Schelly Talalay Dardashti, whose blog, Tracing the Tribe, is a formidable source for researching Jewish roots, says the choice to use secular or Hebrew dates depends on a few things: historical period, location, and the family's affiliation and level of religious observance.
"In ancient days in Europe, dates would have been only in Hebrew, with the year written using the Hebrew alphabet characters for the numbers. In some cemeteries today, you may find only the secular dates," she says. "In the great pre-Holocaust Jewish communities throughout Europe, most old sections of Jewish cemeteries will show Hebrew-only inscriptions, while newer sections may have secular dates. It was a personal choice even though custom and tradition indicated the use of Hebrew."
Today, some assimilated families might feel the Hebrew date is not important, as the family isn't religious. In isolated areas, there may be no masons who can properly carve Hebrew inscriptions. "Using Hebrew dates means the family understands the Jewish calendar and what one must do on the anniversary of the individual's death," she says. "Synagogue observances, prayers, candles at home and visits to cemetery according to the Hebrew calendar date of death."
Cincinnati was the hotbed of German Reform Judaism in America—it's the home of the Hebrew Union College, which ordains Reform Jewish clergy. The German Jews who settled there were very assimilated, Talalay Dardashti says.
The deceased individual might have left instructions to do things one way or the other, but the children may decide if left with no instructions, she says. But when it comes down to it, picking a style of dates is a personal choice unless cemetery regulations stipulate them.
For more resources on Jewish heritage, check out Family Tree Magazine's August 2006 issue.
To easily convert Hebrew dates, you can use Steve Morse's Jewish Calendar Conversions in One Step and tombstone decipherer. JewishGen.org has a great tutorial on reading Hebrew tombstones here.
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Restaurant review: The Sea Goose is a fabulous new dining option
The folks who own and operate The Cooked Goose, an upscale yet casually beachy breakfast, lunch and catering establishment at 92 Watch Hill Road in Westerly, do a lot of things well.
The food is consistently and expertly prepared; the place is spotlessly clean; the staff, even when the place is hopping, which it usually is at this time of year, seems to know exactly what you need just before you were thinking of asking for it, and are, to a person - including the owners - always happy to serve.
In short, they know what a restaurant-goer in 2013 wants, and they're always prepared to deliver.
So when these same folks decided to open a seafood restaurant in the Dunns Corners space that had been, for nearly 20 years, WB Cody's, my expectations were high. And apparently, so were everyone else's because the Sea Goose Grill and Raw Bar has been busy ever since its soft opening May 31.
Our first visit was to celebrate with a friend, who, by a series of miracles, had found herself child-free for the weekend. We made a reservation for dinner on a Sunday night and, upon arrival, were led down a few steps to the window-filled, sunroom dining area.
In the previous establishment, this room was a dead end, closed off from the rest of the place. Despite its wall and ceiling of windows, it could feel stifling and isolated. But no more. The new owners have opened up the interior, and the atmosphere. The walls now stretch to the exposed roof rafters, which are painted a striking, dark blue-green. A large, U-shaped bar is the centerpiece of the main dining room. White ceiling fans high above turn gently, adding to the open-air feel. The owners have kept the sunroom more private and quiet, with a half wall separating it from the main room and the bar. The sunroom ceiling now sports a layer of corrugated tin roofing painted white, hinting at the clam shack that lurks somewhere in the Sea Goose's ancestry.
We ordered drinks from the fancy martini menu ($10 each), and pondered the specials and regular menus, featuring both traditional raw and fried, and inventively prepared crustaceans, bi-valves, and fish, plus some intriguing vegetarian, chicken and beef options.
Although we were very impressed that there was a local bluefish entree on the specials menu, we all ended up choosing from the regular fare, with my friend selecting the Local Flounder Grenobloise with browned butter, capers, parsley and lemon ($23); my husband, the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with béarnaise sauce ($29); and me, the Bucatini & Local Littleneck Clams with garlic, olive oil, parsley and chili ($17).
Everything was delicious. The flounder, served with crispy, roasted potatoes and fresh green beans, was brown, buttery and perfectly cooked. My husband's meal consisted of two generous cakes that really were nothing but crab, with the roasted potatoes and some asparagus on the side. The béarnaise seemed an odd choice, but was tasty. My pasta was incredibly messy but oh, so good. The clams were small and tender and the clear sauce, intensely flavorful.
We splurged on desserts that night, ordering not only the special, chocolate pot de crème, but also the Tollhouse Bar Sundae (yes, it was as good as it sounds) and a slice of key lime pie. The Cooked Goose is known for its pastries and desserts, and the Sea Goose will be, too. Stopping in just for dessert has been tempting several times since.
On our next visit, my husband and I dined alone, again on a Sunday night, and again, the place was busy. We arrived a bit late for our reservation, but our table awaited, this time in the main room, near the bar. It's a different experience eating here. It seemed quite noisy but not enough to interfere with our conversation. In this room, you really feel like you're in a happening place, a bit festive, a busy tourist spot on a summer evening, a vacation meal even though you live next door.
This time, we admired the good size wine list, with suggested pairings, but chose from the large selection of draft beers, 12 on this night. We went with the Goose Island Honkers ale, a surprisingly light and crisp amber. Delicious.
Our meal began with the Pt. Judith Calamari with cherry peppers, olives and spicy marinara ($10), a dish by which all Rhode Island restaurants must be judged. No rubber bands here. This squid was perfectly fried to a light golden hue, sweet and tender, and the olives, battered and fried right along with the cuttlefish, were a nice twist.
Our entrees came from the specials menu. I chose the Day Boat Scallops from Block Island Sound, seared and topped with pesto, served with a baby arugula, bulgur wheat and tomato salad, drizzled with "balsamic syrup" ($28). My husband found the beef, "Creekstone Grilled Prime Rib," a garlic- and herb-rubbed, "all natural" rib eye with a Parmesan and goat cheese crust, served with red bliss mashed potatoes ($25).
The scallops were silky, buttery, gently seared and perfectly cooked, their richness offset by the delightful bulgur salad, with its peppery arugula and sweet, tangy balsamic dressing. The steak was decadent, its fat-tastic meat boldly charred and bathed with goat cheese. The mashed potatoes were luscious.
If seafood's your thing, then so will be the Sea Goose. It's a wonderful addition to the region's dining scene.
The Sea Goose Grill and Raw Bar
265 Post Road (Route 1), Westerly
Cuisine: Seafood, glorious seafood
Atmosphere: Upscale beachy and family-friendly
Service: Welcoming, knowledgeable
Prices: Sandwiches and Poor Boys, $9-$16; entrees, $13-$36
Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Reservations: They take them, and you should make one.
Handicapped access: No steps at the entrance. There are steps down into the sunroom dining area, but the main room, bar and restrooms are at the same elevation as the entrance.


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Re: "Colorado recalls behind them, House, Senate GOP aim to repeal gun laws," Sept. 26 news story.
I'm sure I'm not the only Denver Post reader who caught the irony in your front page-article and the fact that there were at least seven mentions of shootings in the ensuing pages.
Page 2A: "A 23 year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of 'a close friend.'?" Also Page 2A: "A fundraiser is being held … for a former Aurora Central High School girl who was paralyzed after being shot near the school … ." There were two articles on recent mass killings with guns — the Aurora movie theater shooter and the Washington Navy Yard gunman. The continuation of the article about Republicans wanting to repeal these laws is side-by-side with a headline of "Cop shooter gets 144 years" (in Weld County). That headline alone makes me wonder why our rural sheriffs are against any gun regulation, but I digress.
It is obvious that we need common-sense gun laws such as background checks and limiting the capacity of ammunition magazines.
Linda Larroquette, Fountain
This letter was published in the Oct. 1 edition.
Over the past six months or so, there has been a lot said about firearms. In some cases the Second Amendment is mentioned and often mischaracterized and misunderstood. It became part of our Constitution in 1787. It is not unimportant. Our Constitution was designed to promote liberty and minimize government. The Founders knew that the tendency of politicians and those of the ruling class is to limit freedom and maximize government. The "right to bear arms" was to make clear that the citizens could lawfully resist a tyrannical government. This explains why state and federal governments want to "control" firearms. Controlling people is easier if they cannot forcefully resist. Multiple shootings at schools and military bases are the excuse, not the reason.
Nick Ferris, Arvada
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Sena Jurinac as Octavian in Der Rosenkavalier, with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as the Marschallin, Dec 1959 © ROH Collections/ROH 1959
We are saddened to hear of the death of the legendary soprano Sena Jurinac. She first appeared at the Royal Opera House in the role of Dorabella (Così fan tutte), with the Vienna State Opera in 1947 and went on to appear as Cio Cio San (Madama Butterfly) to great acclaim with the Covent Garden Opera Company early in 1959.
You can see a list of Sena Jurinac's appearances at Covent Garden on the Royal Opera House Collections website, although as this is a work in progress her performances as Mimi (La bohème) and Leonore (Fidelio) are not included.
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The question could be asked of Louisville, if its great educational system inspired the extensive public library, or did the $9 million library inspire the great educational system? Whatever the answer may be, we do know that this town of just eight square miles in Boulder County has both amenities, along with the distinction of being named on a long list of "Best Places to Live" and "Best Places to Raise a Family".
Coal mining, instead of gold gave the city its beginning. Although gold doesn't dominate the history, colorful myths about secret tunnels and government-involved gun fights certainly does! While the stories of connecting tunnels under a series of taverns on Front Street have proved to be unfounded, telling the tales remains a favorite with locals, who also claim bragging rights as being home to the oldest operating tavern in the state. Built sometime in the 1880s and known only by its address, 740 Front Street remains a town favorite.
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Senior midfielder Cara Cavallari was selected from the Central Connecticut women's soccer team to play in the 2012 New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association's Senior Bowl on Sunday, December 2 at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA. The game is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
During the 2012 season, Cavallari started in nine out of 12 of games in which she played. She posted seven shots, five on goal, for a .714 shot on goal percentage and also added one assist to her season statistics.
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AGO Launches Artist-in-Residence Program with Winnipeg-born Artist Paul Butler
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Chagall and the Russian Avant-Garde Opens October 18 at the AGO
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From Renaissance to Rodin: Celebrating the Tanenbaum Gift
The AGO celebrates the long-standing patronage of Joey and Toby Tanenbaum with an exhibition comprising highlights from the masterworks the couple has donated to the Gallery over almost four decades.
The AGO Opens Constructing Utopia: Books and Posters From Revolutionary Russia, 1910–1940
Artworks from two special collections at the Art Gallery of Ontario are showcased in Constructing Utopia: Books and Posters from Revolutionary Russia, 1910–1940.
Indian artist Gauri Gill wins $50,000 Grange Prize
Delhi-based artist Gauri Gill is the winner of The Grange Prize 2011. The $50,000 prize is Canada's largest photography prize, also granting $5,000 and an international residency to each of the runners-up, and is the only major Canadian art prize to have its winner chosen by the public.
Visionary Canadian Jack Chambers Celebrated at the AGO
Solo exhibition of the artist's life's works to open November 26
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Puppies for sale:
are a lot of breeders that have
shorkies for sale.
When a shorkie breeder has shorkies for sale there
are a lot of things you need to look at.
What to
look for in
Shorkie breeders:
When you are
for a shorkie breeder you need
to do your research. You want to use a breeder that
dose the best they can to help produce happy,
healthy, outgoing, socialized, beautiful puppies.
There our many shorkie breeders that cut corners to
so they can offer shorkies for sale at a cheap
price. But with that comes many other things. Like
health issues, skin issues, and
much more. You need
to use a breeder that will be there for you and your
new baby for many years to come.
You want to make sure that the breeder you choose to
use dose the best of their ability to make sure
their adults are 100% healthy, they can do this by
doing test on them. Some test can not be done until
the adults are at least 1 year old, but no dog
should be breed until they are at least a year old.
not every shih tzu or yorkie should be
bred. You need to find a shorkie breeder that
breeds for QUALITY NOT QUANTITY.. You also
want to use a breeder that has TOP quality adults, so you
know they produce adorable top quality puppies..
You want to use a breeder that provides everything
for their adults that you would for your new baby.
For example
1.Outstanding Vet Care
Top quality Food
Love and affection
Clean home environment
5. Lots of toys
If you choose a breeder that don't do the thing you
would for your baby just imagine how they were
raised and cared for.
The above is just for starters. Most importantly
take your time when choosing a breeder. NEVER make a
impulse decision.
What is a shorkie:
are a mix of Shih Tzu and Yorkie.
In our option the mom must always be the Shih Tzu
and the dad a yorkie. In our opinion with a
shorkie you get the BEST of both breeds.
What are F1 Shorkie Puppies:
There are many breeders out there that do what they
call a F1 shorkie puppy. Which means both mom and
dad is a purebred, so the shorkie puppies they have
are a first generation.
No matter if you are getting
a f1 puppies or a f2 (f2 means a shorkie bred to a shorkie)
you need to make sure you know what you are getting.
Some breeders even do what is known as a f1b That is
when a shorkie is breed back to a purebred. When
this is done the offspring is 3/4 of one breed, and
1/4 of the other breed.
Health issues a shorkie can have:
Shorkies can have any health issue's that is known
in the shih tzu breed or yorkie breed. There are
many health issues that are shared by the shih tzu
and yorkie breeds. Here are a couple of them. You
can click on each link to see a sample of
information about it. Each link will open a new
CLICK HERE For Yorkie Eye issues
For Shih
Tzu Eye issues
Liver Health issues
Shih Tzu
liver health issues
CLICK HERE For Yorkie
Patella/KneeHealth issues
For Shih
Tzu Patella/Knee Health issues
In order to be a responsible breeder they
need to do the testing that should be done on each
and every one of their adults.
Shorkie breeders can prevent health issues in their
babies by making sure their parents are tested for
the issues prior to breeding them. If a breeder has
a dog that did not pass OFA or CERF or Bile acid
test it should NEVER be bred.
When dealing with any dog/puppy that has a yorkie in
it Bile acid testing should be done even if no other
testing is.
How big are shorkie puppies:
Shorkie puppies can be as big as their parents or
even great grand parents. When a breeder has puppies they
need to know how big the whole 5 generation behind
the parents are in order to give you a correct size
for their puppy. Just because a Shih tzu mom is only
7lbs, and their yorkie dad is 3 lbs dose NOT mean
their shorkie puppies will be 3-7lbs..
There is always a
chance a puppy could take after their great grandma,
just like in humans. Remember the akc standard for a
Yorkie is 3-7lbs and the Shih Tzu is 9-16 lbs.
breeders do NOT guarantee size of a puppy. If you
have a breeder that says your puppy will be what
some call a teacup 1-3lbs or what other call an
imperial shorkie 4-6lbs get it in writing.
There are many breeders that use these terms just to
sale their normal size shorkie puppies.


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Deadly Galerina and Honey/Stumpers (copy thread)
Fall is a time when people find many honey mushrooms. Some of these people are finding them for the first time on their own.
This thread is to help those hunting the honey for the first few times. In 2003 we were gathering them for the first time on our own. We had never hunted with anyone else for these, so I depended on my Audobon book and help from people on this board.
Here is my story.
Debbie and I were in a large honey patch. Not only were they visably growing on wood (stumps etc.), but they were spread out over the ground as well. I imagine they were groing off the roots or old buried wood.
We had colected these several days in a row when I noticed a slight difference in some of the ones I was picking. They seemed a little heavier than the ones I had been finding and the gills were a little thicker. But from the top, they looked just like the other honeys that they were scattered in.
Thanks to the many times I had heard safety preached by so many board members, we stopped picking and took some (in seperate bags) home to study.
I posted a photo and some thought it was just an old waterlogged honey. But when I spore printed it, the print came out brown. It was the Galerina.
Suppose I had not taken the time to spore print it, but just relied on the general consensous of it being a honey. I might not be posting about it now.
That put a healthy scare into me, and as of right now, I'm not hunting honey's until I get the chance to hunt with someone else where we can find both honeys and galerinas so that I may learn first hand some of the finer points of field identification.
Spore print of the honey is a pale off white or creamy color.
Spore print of the Galerina is brownish.
The gills are usually lighter on the honey than the Galerina, but some of those galerina's were fairly light as well.
Honey's grow on wood. Galerina grow on the ground. If I was going to collect some today, I would only pick the ones right on a stump or tree and not the ones growing out away from the tree. Now I'm not telling you not to hunt these. Just trying to make all newcomers aware how easily, bad mistakes may happen.
As Sarge used to say on NYPD Blue, "Be careful out there!"
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The best way to describe the difference, is to look at the gills, galerina will be brown all the way from the button stage, wherein the honey will start out white and not turn brown, until they are so rotted you won't touch them,mike
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SANTA FE, N.M. — Come August, visitors will have another option for staying right in the heart of New Mexico's tourist capital of Santa Fe.
Drury Hotels on Friday announced plans to open the downtown area's first new hotel in nearly 20 years. The company is renovating two buildings just blocks from the historic plaza.
The Drury Plaza Hotel will have 182 rooms and take up 5 acres. It will include retail and gallery space as well as walkways and gardens. Solar panels will provide hot water for the hotel and the pool.
Before renovation and construction began, an excavation and archaeological team explored the site. The team recovered many artifacts and discovered a Spanish roadbed estimated to date to the 1610s.
Drury officials say they tried to preserve as much history as possible.