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Wishing you and yours a beautiful New Year!
Here's a few more sneak peeks from my gallery...this kit will be up for sale first thing in the morning at 8:00 a.m. CST!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Year!!
Wishing you and yours a beautiful New Year!
Posted by Heidi S. at 4:27 PM 1 comments
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sneak Peeks...
I've been hard at work (if you can really call it that) in the scrap studio. I'm putting the finishing touches on things getting ready for the first. Here are a few sneaks from my gallery.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The last...
few days of 2009, and I am in major "reflection" mode. What a blessed year it's been! I celebrated my birthday yesterday and as I was putting Chloe to bed the night before she said "Oh Mommy, are you just SO excited for your birthday tomorrow?" I tried to explain to her that as we get "older" *ahem* adults don't get as excited about birthdays as kids do. She couldn't understand how in the world I couldn't be positively thrilled. You know, I think she's right. Another year has passed and that time is definitely something to celebrate! I really am looking forward to the year ahead with great expectation. There is so much to be thankful for and to look forward to. There are lessons to learn and places for improvement, there are things to celebrate and chances and possibility...and I just can't help but get a little smile on my face. I love what a new year brings....HOPE, and more love than I deserve! So from little old me...sending you wishes for a wonderful New Year to you! :)
I have been busy at work preparing for our fabulous new January kit to be up for sale on the 1st! (8:00 a.m. CST) It's called "Old Acquaintance" and I think you're going to LOVE it! Wanna see some sneak peeks? Check it out HERE. Now it's straight back to the scrap studio for me...lots to accomplish!
Back with more sneak peeks tomorrow!
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Newsletter...(with sneaks!)
Freehand Scraps Newsletter
Happy Monday! Are you about as busy as I am? My goodness, it seems no matter how far ahead I am, there is always so much going on the week of Christmas! So I'll make this newsletter short and sweet so you can get to the important business of enjoying the season! If you haven't seen our latest kit "Give" you really should head over to the website and take a look at the contents. It's totally packed full of vintage goodness and character that is sure to make your pages stand out from the rest! We still have some available, and don't you deserve something nice too? After all of your hard work this holiday season, the least you can do is treat yourself to some new scrapbook goodies. Only these goodies are delivered straight to your front door, no crowded malls and packed parking lots…and most importantly NO hassle!
This kit comes complete with loads of patterned paper, fabric, ribbon, handmade PixiePetal crotched flowers, vintage book page, and a great color combination!
And now for a little sneak peek of what is in store for January! Oh my goodness, I love this kit. Lace doilies…how is it possible I have not put these in a kit before? I think this one's beautiful! It will be up for sale Jan. 1st at 8:00 a.m. CST!
I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support of Freehand Scraps! Praying you have a beautiful holiday season, a Merry Christmas… and a Happy New Year!
And when I feel like I'm being pulled in every direction and like I'm losing my patience...I just stop and remember how grateful I am for this beautiful season. And for the gifts in my life that are already "opened" and that I get to enjoy everyday! Like this girl who is one of my best friends...and is so totally fashionable everywhere we go. I just can't help but smile! :)
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Snow much fun!
We finally got enough of the white stuff to really play in it! Yippee!
We shoveled and went sledding and attempted a snowman (but the snow was just too fluffy.)
We even went for a walk in the woods looking for woodland creatures. I told the kids that if they were very quiet we might see some. The only sound was our feet shuffling through the fluffy snow as the sun set and the stars peeped through the clouds. It was magical! I'll be back tomorrow with the newsletter! Hope you had a fantastic weekend!
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Still here...
And happy to say that I DID prevail!! All the gifts have been shipped, all the cards have been mailed, all the gifts have been bought and NOW...the fun begins! This is my favorite part of the holiday season. The kids are almost out for a much needed break from school, and their anticipation is building with each and every minute, they are just SO much fun to be around at this time of year! These pictures are from Christmas 2007! I need to take pictures of my little reindeer this year and see how much they've changed!
I have this one framed on my desk...her expression is just priceless!
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Christmas cards...
Here they are...a little stack of "MeRRy ChRistmaS" cheer. I decided to use up my stash of acrylic cards this year. These ones are from our Dec. 08 kit that sold out. They have what look like snow flurries on them, and instead of making something elaborate, which I have done in the past...embossing {NEVER AGAIN} I decided to just make a super simple card!
I bought 2 sheets of paper from the Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" line and a sheet of their chipboard shapes and I have roughly 30 cards made from about $7 worth of product. (Not including the cards...but those don't count because I was using them up right? Right!)
I decided to capitalize on the fact that the cards were clear. This way the photo (from the last post) will take center stage.
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Christmas photo shoot...
Do they ever go smoothly? I can remember when the kids were infants taking them to get pictures at 3 months, and six months and a year and so on...that was always interesting. You had to time it perfectly with naps and feedings. You would think by now it would be less complicated right? A 6 year old should be able to sit still and smile for at least a few shots...right?? I should think SO! This is the adventures in Christmas card pictures...hang on, you're in for a ride!
They posed for a few without any shenanigans. Even the dog wandered over to be in the shot, which was unplanned.
I finally had a "mom moment." This was after 40 or so shots, and not a lot of cooperation!
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
It's a very frosty day here...the wind chill is in the single digits, the snow is blowing and the wind is howling, but the weather inside is just fine! Just made myself a cup of cocoa. I spent most of the day on a ladder with vacuum-in-hand getting all the cobwebs from the rafters. It's not my favorite job...but it sure felt good to cross it off the list finally! I'm looking forward to having a crafty day tomorrow since I got most of my "work" done today. Christmas card design is a big priority! I have already gotten quite a few cards and each one I open, I love! Especially the ones that have a picture! (Of course.)
I made myself workout tonight...I figured I drank a lot of hot chocolate today to compensate for the freezing temps outside, so I had better get to it! I also had to glue my button tree back together as it became a casualty of a light saber earlier today. Are you all finished with your Christmas shopping yet? I still have 2 or 3 things to get...and can't seem to find the time or the will power to shop. I am not a fan of buying just any old gift...I like to put thought into it. Wish me luck! And for some warmer weather...because shopping in the frosty air isn't likely to happen! LOL.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Newsletter! (in case you haven't signed up yet)
Happy December! I wanted to introduce you to our latest kit "Give." It's full of vintage goodness and character that is sure to make your pages stand out from the rest!
This kit comes complete with loads of patterned paper, fabric, ribbon, handmade PixiePetal crotched flowers, vintage book page, and a great color combination!
And of course I have to show off a little of our gallery this month! Don't you just want to run and grab your scissors and get busy? Grab a cup of cocoa, put on some Christmas music and get in the spirit! This first project is by Samantha Sibbet, and the following layout is by Jaime Warren. So cute!
I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support of Freehand Scraps! Praying you have a beautiful holiday season… and that you have a great day! (HoPe you HaD a GrEaT WeEKenD toO!)
Posted by Heidi S. at 9:54 PM 3 comments
Friday, December 4, 2009
Gallery part deux...
I have a sweet project to share that our designer Lexi Bridges made using the December kit to share! Go check out her BLOG for more pictures and the details of how she made them...super cute! Quick and easy gift tags!!
And my gallery part deux...click to enlarge if you want to see details.
Here I added paint to the little flower to tint it with a little color...I added the JBS rub-on to a circle I punched from the border of my old vintage book page. I popped it up off the page using a pop dot.
This was a fall day we spent at the local apple orchard (it's one of our favorite IL. traditions!) It was WARM, like 85 degrees, and Chloe was convinced that she had to wear her cowgirl boots. I thought she would swelter in them, so I tried to talk her out of them, but in the end I let her. She wore them with pride, stomped and played all over the orchard and never complained once about being too hot or her feet hurting. Hence the close up shot of her boot...taken while she did a pony ride, which is her favorite thing to do every year! So she must be a real cowgirl! Right?
The little "Farm Fresh" phrase is from the strip you trim off the bottom of a sheet of patterned paper. I thought it coordinated well...and talk about stretching your supplies!!
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I'm really excited as I am officially moving to Brighton
tomorrow* today. (In fact I should be in bed.) However, those of you following my Twitter account will know that I have been scouring Brighton websites and getting all hyper, especially about upcoming gigs.
I thought I'd give you a quick post following my September Lust article that just focuses on gigs in Brighton that I am lusting after and that you should be at. You can see listings for Brighton gigs here.
Firstly, I know I've gone about it BUT I missed Big Deal
last night*. To make myself feel better, I stuck on their album and wrote a short review for you: 'Lights Out' is the refreshing debut from original boy/girl duo Big Deal. The effortlessly cool harmonies and laid-back guitar riffs, combined with the honest, catchy lyrics, make this album one that you're gonna wanna listen to over and over (and you'll find yourself humming along.) Favourite track: Talk. This pair are the real deal.
Tomorrow night (
Friday* today) I'll be down at one of my fave Brighton venues; The Green Door Store to see The Growlers. The Growlers are renowned for their trend-setting style, and they give surf a modern edge. Their music combines that familiarly cheerful surf sound rooted in the 60s with a moodier, unpredictable and experimental vibe. I can't wait for the gig!
Saturday night has lots on offer but my top pick has to be Deadbeat Descendant – they're a local psychedelic band with a big following in Brighton and the venue; The Prince Albert is a fab setting for an energetic gig. Expect upstairs to be packed! They're supported by Clowns who from their Myspace sound a bit like Pulp, which can't be bad!
If you fancy something cheery to beat those blues of a Monday (12th Sept), check out The Watermelons at Komedia. Make sure you get a GBK on your way in! Did you know that you can choose to not have the bun and get an extra large dressed side salad? It makes it a lot easier to fit in your mouth! (Especially if you've opted in on ALL the trimmings.)
I also like the synthy, New Order-esque sound of Cinemascope who are supported EMA at The Green Door on Tuesday 13th September.
On Thursday (14th) Jennifer Left is playing an afternoon gig. I reviewed her in my Meadowlands blog here and she's deff worth seeing.
Oooh and make sure you catch AK/DK next Friday (15th.) Read my previous comments on their amazing live performance at Playgroup Festival here.
And just when I was writing off Festival season, there's a Festie mid-September!! Shakedown is £35 for the day and Ed Sheeran is playing. Was loving him on the Live Lounge today and if you missed it, have no fear, you can catch up here!
Sorry, I'm getting a bit overexcited…
Towards the end of September, Audio are putting on some spanking double action with Cloud Control on 28th September and then Slow Club on 29th. People following me on Twitter will already know that you can stream their new album before its release here.
Finally to round of the 30 days that September hath, the stupendous Bombay Bicycle Club shall be rocking the Brighton Dome. I'd suggest you grab a ticket for that one FAST!
OK so there's my 'quick' lustful post.
Enjoy. And maybe see you there. x
PS. Did I mention I'm on Twitter now? Follow me here.
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HUMAN history may be seen as a record of the eternal struggle between right and wrong, virtue and vice, good and evil, and righteousness and wickedness. This struggle was decreed by God when Adam, an earthly creature, was sent to earth to engage in this eternal battle. It is through this struggle that human beings can earn their eternal bliss in the Gardens of Paradise, or their eternal punishment in the Fire. In the history of nations this struggle often attains universal significance as that moment of the struggle can speak to all subsequent times and situations. Thus the Qur"an urges us over and over again to ponder the end of those who were before us, and how God dealt with them. In every case, moreover, a prophet or messenger of God was rejected by his people and killed or driven out. In this sense, therefore, the struggle is in the end between God and humankind, between truth and falsehood, and between right guidance and manifest error.
Nowhere is this struggle placed in sharper relief than in the life of the Prophet Muhammad, and the lives of the people of his House. The life and witness of the Imam Hussein in particular, has acquired special significance in Muslim piety. This is because he has provided a model for all martyrs in the way of God, for all time.
The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the universal significance of the Imam in Muslim tradition. It is important to observe that all the traditions cited in this essay are found in both Shiite and Sunni hadith literature. But while in the Sunni community such traditions remain purely pietistic, Shiite tradition has made them the basis of a complex theological system.
However, to appreciate the place of Hussein, "the prince of martyrs", in Muslim history, a word must be said about the place of the Prophet"s family in Muslim piety. At the same time the people of the House of the Prophet Muhammad are not unique in the prophetic history of human societies. A word is, therefore, necessary concerning the families of other prophets, if we are to appreciate fully the devotion which Muslims throughout their long history have accorded the people of the House of Muhammad, the seal of the prophets.
Prophetic history begins, according to the Qur"an, with Adam, called safwat Allah (the elect of God). He was followed by Noah, the first of the prophets of power or resolve (ulu al-"azm). Noah was sent as a messenger by God to his people who rebelled against God"s message, and were thus destroyed by the flood. Then came Abraham, the father of prophets. With his son Ishmael he built the Ka"ba, the first house for the worship of God. Ishmael was also a prophet, and the ancestor of the prophets Shu"ayb, Salih, Hud, and finally Muhammad, the last messenger of God to humankind.
The people of the House of the Prophet Muhammad were likewise chosen by God and purified from all evil and sin. The Muslim community did not, however, infer the status of the family of Muhammad from that of earlier prophets and their families.
Rather they too were chosen by God and purified from all evil and sin. Yet because Muhammad was the last prophet sent to guide humanity to God and the good, his descendants could not assume his prophetic role. Their mission was to be the Imams, or guides, of the Muslim community. Their task is to safeguard the message vouchsafed to Muhammad by God for humankind. Like many prophets, the Imams had to endure rejection by their people and much suffering at their hands; martyrdom in the cause of God was often their lot. Yet the greater the suffering, the greater is the reward and honor which God promises His prophets, friends (awliya"), and righteous servants.
Thus the Prophet was asked: "Who among men are those afflicted with the greatest calamity?"
He replied: "The prophets, then the pious, everyone according to the degree of his piety. A man is afflicted according to his faith (din); if his faith is durable, his affliction is accordingly increased, and if his faith is weak, his affliction is made lighter. Afflictions continue to oppress the worshipful servant until they leave him walking on the face of the earth without any sin cleaving to him."
"Bring me your husband and two sons." When they had all come together he spread over them a mantle, and laying his hand over them, he said: "O God, these are the people of the House of Muhammad! Let therefore your prayers and blessings descend upon Muhammad and the people of the House of Muhammad; for you are worthy of all praise and glory." Umm Salama continued: "I then lifted the mantle to enter in with them, but he pulled it away from my hand saying, "You too shall come to a good end".
The point which this version of the kisa" tradition emphasizes is that the ahl al-bayt are only the five: Muhammad, Ali, Fatima, and their two sons Hassan and Hussein. Umm Salama, one of the most highly venerated of the Prophet"s wives, was denied this special status. We shall have more to say about this point, as it is emphasized in almost every version of this tradition.
As the Apostle of God saw mercy descending, he demanded: "Call them for me, call them for me!" Safiyya asked: "Who should we call, O Messenger of God?" He answered: "Call the people of my household: Ali, Fatima, Hassan, and Hussein." When they were brought, he spread a mantle over them; then lifting his hands to heaven said: "O God, these are the people of my House; bless, O God, Muhammad and the people of the House of Muhammad!" God then sent down the verse: Surely God wishes to remove all abomination from you, O People of the House, and purify you with a thorough purification.
This version of the tradition provides the
The event of the kisa" provides the occasion for the revelation of the verse of purification just cited. Before the sectarian conflicts which split the Muslim community set in, classical tradition was almost unanimous in interpreting this verse as referring to the Prophet, his daughter Fatima al-Zahra (the Radiant), her husband and cousin, Ali, and their two sons Hassan and Hussein.
"O God, as you have bestowed your blessings, mercy, forgiveness, and pleasure upon Abraham and the family of Abraham, so they [Ali, Fatima, Hassan and Hussein] are of me and I am of them! Bestow, therefore, your blessings, mercy, forgiveness and pleasure upon me and them."
This prayer echoes a prayer which Muslims repeat daily:
O God, bless Muhammad and the people of the House of Muhammad, as you have blessed Abraham and the people of the House of Abraham among all beings.
The House of Muhammad is, therefore, for all Muslims,
This verse was sent down in my house ... There were in the house then, seven: Gabriel and Michael, and Ali, Fatima, Hassan, and Hussein, and I stood at the door of the house. I asked: "O Messenger of God, am I not of the People of the House?" He said: "You shall indeed come to a good end! You are, however, one of the wives of the Prophet."
The close friendship between the Prophet and the holy family, a relationship which went far beyond the bond of blood relation, may be seen in the incident of the
Tradition asserts that the Prophet sensed the hostility which his community was to show to the People of his House after him. He is said to have often declared,
"I saw the Messenger of God pitch a tent in which he placed Ali, Fatima, Hassan, and Hussein. He then declared: "O Muslims, I am at war against anyone who wars against the people of this tent, and am at peace with those who show peace toward them. I am a friend to those who befriend them. He who shows love toward them shall be one of a happy ancestry and good birth. Nor would anyone hate them except that he be of miserable ancestry and evil birth."
Love for the Prophet"s family is enjoined by God in the Qur"an, where He says: Say, "I ask no other reward of you save love of my next of kin" (42:23). Qur"an commentators have generally agreed that "
The People of the House of the Prophet Muhammad have been for the pious an example of generosity, steadfastness in the face of hardship, and a source of solace in time of trials and afflictions. After days of fasting and prayers for the health of the two sick children Hassan and Hussein, the family fed the few morsels of dry bread and dates for which Ali had labored so hard to the needy. On the first evening, we are told, a beggar came. On the second, it was an orphan, and on the third, a captive. To each in turn, they gave the loaf of barley bread and few dates which Fatima had prepared for the family to break their fast. Thus God sent down the verse: They give food to eat, even though they cherish it, to the needy, the orphan and the captive. Yet, in the end, God sent down a celestial table to feed His friends.
Early tradition shows a tension in the relationship of the Prophet to the community and in the relationship of the latter to the holy family. Much of the literature reflecting this tension was most likely the product of a later age, but projected back to the time of the Prophet and his Companions. Here love for the Prophet"s family is not simply recommended as a pious act, but is presented as a challenge, and in a harsh reproaching tone. Furthermore, it is on this love to the ahl al-bayt that rewards and punishments on the Last Day are predicated. Thus we are told that the Prophet said: "
In another tradition, the Prophet promises his intercession to those who honor his descendants, provide them with whatever needs they may have, and those who love them with their heart and profess this love with their tongues.
It has already been stressed that the ahl al-bayt share with the prophets of old and their descendants a high status and divine favor, but not the office of prophet-hood. They share, moreover, with the Prophet Muhammad the prerogative of intercession. This is expressed in hagiographical language, a language common to both Sunni and Shiite tradition. One such common example may suffice to demonstrate the devotion in the piety of both traditions to the Prophet and the people of his household.
The Qur"an tells us that Adam received certain words of God which earned him God"s forgiveness and mercy: Adam received words from his Lord, and He turned towards him; for He is relenting, compassionate (2:37). Suyuti reports that Ibn Abbas, the famous traditionist and authority on the Qur"an, asked the Prophet about the words which Adam received. The Prophet answered: "He prayed saying, "O God, for the sake of Muhammad, Ali, Fatima, Hassan and Hussein, do turn toward me", and He turned toward him." In another highly dramatic version of this tradition, Adam is taught the words as the only means by which God would accept his repentance and forgive him. Ali, we are told, enquired of the Prophet concerning the verse under discussion. The Prophet told him that when Adam and his wife were expelled from Paradise, Adam wept bitterly over his sin for a hundred years. Finally, Gabriel came to him and spoke thus on God"s behalf:
"O Adam, did I not create you with my own hand? Did I not breathe into you of my spirit? Did I not command my angels to bow down before you? Did I not provide you with Eve my servant?" "Yes", Adam answered. Gabriel asked: "What then is the cause of this weeping?" Adam replied, "Why should I not weep when I have been expelled from the proximity of the All-Merciful?" The angel then said: "You must pray fervently with these words, and God will accept your repentance and forgive your sin. Say: "O God, I beseech you for the sake of Muhammad and the people of the household of Muhammad; nor is there any god but you. I have done evil, and have wronged my soul. Turn towards me for you are relenting, compassionate."
Islamic tradition has preserved numerous anecdotes depicting the tender care and love which the Prophet showed Hassan and Hussein. They were both born inMedina, and thus knew the Prophet only as children. It is therefore with the intimacy and love of a grandfather that the early life of the two Imams is colored. Once more, these family anecdotes also reflect clearly the theological and political tension within the community, a tension which largely centered on Hassan and Hussein. One such anecdote is the following:
One day, Hassan and Hussein were lost, and their motherFatima came to the Prophet greatly alarmed. The angel Gabriel, however, came down and told the Prophet that the two youths were asleep in an animal fold some distance away. God, the angel reassured the anxious family, had charged an angel to keep watch over them. The Prophet went to the spot and found the angel had spread his two wings: one under them and the other over them as cover. The Prophet stooped over the two children and began to kiss them until they awoke. He then carried them on his shoulders back to the city. A large crowd of Muslims followed the Prophet and his two grandsons to the mosque. The Prophet then addressed the assembled people and said: "O Muslims, shall I inform you of those who have the best grandfather and grandmother of humankind?"
"Yes, O Apostle of God", they all replied.
"They are Hassan and Hussein", he said. "Their grandfather is the Apostle of God, the seal of the Messengers, and their grandmother is Khadija, daughter of Khuwaylid, mistress of the women of Paradise."
The Prophet then declared Hassan and Hussein to have the best maternal uncle and aunt: Jafar and Umm Hani", son and daughter of Abu Talib. Their maternal uncle and aunt were likewise the best of all uncles and aunts: they were al-Qasim, son of the Messenger of God, and Zaynab, daughter of the Apostle of God. The Prophet concluded: "O God, you know that Hassan and Hussein shall be in Paradise, their uncles and aunt shall be in Paradise, and those who love them shall be in Paradise, while those who hate them shall be in the Fire."
Abu Hurayra, the famous hadith transmitter, related that often when they prayed behind the Messenger of God Hassan and Hussein would jump on his back while he was prostrate in prayer. When he lifted his head, he would move them gently and place them beside him.
One evening, after prayers, Abu Hurayra offered to take the two youths home, but the Prophet wished them to stay. Soon, however, a flash of lightning illuminated the sky, and they thus walked in its light until they entered their home.
The friends (awliya") of God, like the prophets, are favored with miracles. These are not miracles proper (mu"jizat), but rather karamat (divine favours). The lightning incident was one such divine favor by means of which the Prophet wished to inform the community of the special status with which God had favored the two Imams.
There is a unity between the Prophet and the ahl al-bayt, a unity not simply of blood, but also of the spirit. It is a unity symbolized by the kisa" event. It is, therefore, a unity of love, as the following statement of the Prophet clearly indicates. He said, as related on the authority of Salman the Persian: "Whoever loves Hassan and Hussein, I love him, and whomsoever I love, God also loves, and whomsoever God loves, He shall cause him to enter into the gardens of bliss." Likewise he who hates Hassan and Hussein shall be consigned to the Fire, because both God and his Messenger will hate him, "and a terrible punishment awaits him".
Muslim hagiographical piety extended this unity and intimacy between the Prophet and his two grandchildren to include the angels of heaven. Thus Hudhayfa, a well known companion and traditionist, reported that the Prophet said: "An angel is here who never came down to earth before this night. He sought permission from his Lord to come down and greet me, and to bring me the glad tidings that Fatima is the
There is no doubt that the special status of the Imam Hussein in Muslim piety and devotion has in large measure been due to the Imam"s great
Zayd protested: "Take away your stick! For, by God, I saw the Apostle of God often kiss these lips." Saying this, Zayd began to weep. Ibn Ziyad reprimanded him, saying: "May God cause your eyes to weep! Had it not been that you are an old and senile man, I would have cut off your head." Zayd then walked away, exclaiming: "O men, you are slaves after this day. For you have slain the son of Fatima and set as amir over you the son of Marjana [i.e., Ibn Ziyad]. By God, he shall kill the best of you and enslave the most wicked among you. Perish those who accept humiliation and shame." Zayd then said, "O Ibn Ziyad, I shall tell you something that will enrage you even more. I saw the Apostle of God seating Hassan on his left leg and Hussein on his right, and say, "O God, I commend them and the most righteous of the people of faith to your trust." How have you dealt with the trust of the Prophet, O Ibn Ziyad?"
Divine wisdom in creation can be best discerned, according to the Qur"an, in the order of nature, and in the human individual and his society. Muslim hagiography has recorded the dramatic effect the death of Hussein had on nature. Thus the famous traditionist al-Bayhaqi reported that when Hussein bin Ali was killed, the sun was so deeply eclipsed that
The memory of the martyred Imam has been kept alive and nourished by the tears of the faithful who vicariously share in the tragedy of the Imam Hussein and his loved ones and friends. Here again, tradition has extended the grief displayed by the pious for the tragedy of Karbala to the cosmic order. Thus al-Suyuti reports in his commentary on the verse describing God"s compassion towards the ancient martyr John son of Zachariah that
It has already been argued that there is an existential and all-inclusive unity between the Prophet and his daughter Fatima, her husband, Ali, and their two sons. This unity makes it impossible to discuss one without discussing all the others. We have, therefore, been concerned throughout this study with the Imam Hussein in the context of this essential unity. It must be added, however, that the Imam Hussein was especially close to the heart of his grandfather, the Prophet Muhammad. It is of Hussein alone that he declared: "Hussein is of me and I am of Hussein. May God love those who love Hussein." When sura 108 (al-Kawthar) was revealed, the Prophet announced this great favor to his close companion Anas bin Malik, on whose authority this tradition is reported.
Anas asked: "What is al-Kawthar?"
He answered: "It is a river in Paradise, but neither those who violate my covenant (dhimma), nor those who shall kill the people of my House will be allowed to drink of it."
Finally, Shiite tradition has always insisted on the great merit the faithful earn in making pilgrimage (ziyara) to the tomb of the Imam Hussein and the tombs of the men who were martyred with him.
Yet Sunni tradition has likewise seen great merit in this pious act. The ziyara to the tomb of the martyred Imam has acquired this great significance in all Muslim tradition because the Imam and his fellow martyrs are seen as models of jihad in the way of God. It is related that the father of the Imams, Ali bin Abi Talib, passed by Karbala after the battle of Siffin. He took a handful of its soil and exclaimed: "Ah, ah, on this spot some men will be slain, and will enterParadise without reckoning!"
The spiritual unity of the ahl al-bayt, symbolized by the kisa", is in turn a symbol of the unity of all Muslims. It is for the sake of this unity in faith and commitment (Islam) to God and the truth that the Imam Hussein sacrificed his life. He refused a partisan Islam when he refused to legitimize Umayyad rule. Because he refused humiliation, wrongdoing and deviation from the ideals of Islamic leadership as exemplified by the Prophet and his own father Ali, the Commander of the Faithful, the Imam Hussein drew once and for all the distinction between a true khalifa (representative) of the Apostle of God and the kings of this world. But above all, the Imam Hussein and his fellow martyrs accepted God"s bargain with the people of faith to exchange their lives and wealth for the eternal bliss of Paradise. This divine challenge is no less relevant to the Muslim community today than it was fourteen hundred years ago. It invites us still to "a garden whose breadth is greater than the heavens and earth, prepared for those who fear God".
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9 Scriptures To Help You Survive The Storms Of Life/
Hello, lovely!
I try my best to provide content that reminds you how loved you are and how valuable you are to the Father. I strive to provide encouragement to chase your dreams and to believe God for big and bold things. I want you to be kind to yourself and others because you are overwhelmed by how kind God is towards you.
But I also want you prepared and equipped for when life gets tough because life will get tough. Stormy seasons of life are inevitable. Jesus even warned us in John 16:33 that trouble will find us in this life. He didn't leave it there though. That warning is actually sandwiched between promises that He has already overcome and that He is with us.
Today we are going to look at some awesome verses for surviving the storms we find ourselves in. These are my favorite kind of posts to write because I just get to pack them full of scripture.
These verses are really powerful and I suggest that you write them down or save this post somewhere easy to find and when life gets challenging come back and really grab hold of these scriptures and the Truth they contain. Meditate on these and rest in the truth that we are never alone.
Here we go! What the Bible has to say about tough times and verses for weathering life's storms.
John 16:33 ESV
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
We have a whole post on this verse that you can check out here.
This verse is profound to me. Peace is available to us! Jesus went out of His way not only to cover our sins but to make sure we were prepared for the things that would come against us in this life.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ESV
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed
Times of pressing will come but we can rest during those seasons because He promises these things will not take us out.
Isaiah 43:1-2 ESV
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Romans 8:28 ESV
For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?
Psalm 92:1-2 ESV
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night,
I highly suggest you just go and read the whole psalm. Something powerful happens when we choose to remain thankful during seasons of trials and challenges. Thanksgiving maintains our freedom and our hope even when crazy is happening all around us. When we can choose to praise God in the midst of trouble, we find ourselves surrounded and guarded by a peace that just doesn't make any sense.
Colossians 1:17 ESV
And he is before all things, and in him, all things hold together.
He will hold you together. He will keep you. Jesus loves you. He is not punishing you. He is not pleased by watching you suffer. When you suffer He suffers. He will keep you. He will pull you through. He won't allow you to fall apart.
Lamentations 3:21-24 ESV
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him."
Isaiah 54:10
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed," says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
The Message versions put it this way: "For even if the mountains walk away and the hills fall to pieces, My love won't walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won't fall apart."
This is a theme verse in our home. We have it painted above our mantle right when you walk into our house.
I love this verse. This verse reminds me who God is. It reminds me of His faithfulness towards us. He said, "even if the mountains and the hills decide to get up and walk away from you, I WILL NOT. I am not going anywhere. I am with you. We are in this together."
Psalm 30:5 ESV
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
I will leave you guys with a story! Who doesn't love a good story? Elijah was a great prophet of the Lord. In 1 Kings 18, we see him call down fire from heaven in front of everyone proving that there is only one God & that everyone needed to turn from the false gods and back to Jehovah. That a pretty big deal. Fire from heaven? Wow.
In the very next chapter, we see him fleeing from some wicked queen and hiding in the wilderness waiting for death. That's quite a shift, right? I am always baffled and yet comforted by this display of Elijah's humanness especially after such a huge victory.
To be fair, Elijah's got a lot going on. He's being persecuted. He's isolated from fellow believers. He falls into hopelessness and despair and even asks the Lord to let him die in the wilderness. He's really going through it and in 1 Kings 19:11-13 this happens:
And he said, "Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord." And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"
So he's out there and this huge storm passes by. Winds are raging and things are crumbling all around him but God was not in the storm or the wind. Next and earthquake breaks out and then a fire. This is a crazy afternoon. God was not in the earthquake or the fire. After all of these crazy things passed there was a whisper. God was in the whisper.
I tell you this story to tell you that when life gets crazy it is really easy to focus on the circumstances. It is easy to fix our eyes, hearts and attention on the storm, the wind, the earthquake and the fire and miss the whisper. Don't. Don't let your circumstances distract you from what God is speaking to you in this season.
When life gets crazy you listen for that whisper. Zephaniah 3:17 says, "The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."
God is with you. He is in your midst and He is singing over you. Listen to that beautiful song that He's singing over you.
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Sunday, 26 August 2012
Auvergne summer
kermesse held in mid-August, with a church service for St Ferreol, followed by a sale of home made patisserie, and a fete with a lottery(3 tickets for 10euros), in which I won a voucher for 20euros worth of flowers,(winnings shown above) then a meal for everyone, with bread and patisserie made by members of the local hunt ( la Chasse) who used a bread oven belonging to people who have a house overlooking the village.
A couple of weekends later , the village held its final Marche du pays, an evening event when local vendors of sausages, aligot (an Auvergnat speciality, recipe here) omelettes, bourriols ( a type of local pancake made with buckwheat flour) and local Auvergne wines and soft drinks. Everyone buys a bit of what they fancy and sits down at long tables and benches in front of the Mairie and eats and chats, generally socialising with friends and relatives. There are usually a small group of musicians playing local music on the bagpipes and accordian, to add to the gaiety.
Our latest outing was a coach trip to the national Museum of the Resistance, followed by lunch on a boat which started and ended its trip on the Truyere river just beneath the Viaduc de Garabit. Lunch was a four course meal, with a starter of salad, pate de foie gras, then duck leg and vegetables, followed by cheese and either apple tart or ice cream, and finally coffee. A long day which began with the coach party leaving at 6.30am, before sunrise, which we watched as the coach made its way to Mont Mouchet, with a short pause for a coffee just as we went on to the A75. The site is interesting, with a monument, walks in the surrounding forests, and a well-laid out and informative small museum.
Garabit Viaduct, built by Eiffel,was interesting, as at the end of the trip, the boat went almost right underneath it, perfect for taking photographs. We finished our day out with an hour's stop in St Flour, in the old town, and paid a brief visit to the cathedral, before having a quick coffee on our way back to the coach. A grand if somewhat tiring day out.
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My sweet friend, Laurie, will debut her first collection this Spring! You can find the selection of 15 pieces on her website April 16th. I LOVE her style and can't wait to see it! Check out her blog for a chance to win a skirt from this collection! All you need to do it post a picture and a link to her website, Kandy Kisses Boutique.
to be entered in the drawing! Easy, smeasy!
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During our almost 2 month trip in India, we had the chance to do a Vipassana course in Jodhpur. This was an amazing experience. In this blog we want to share our knowledge and experiences regarding Vipassana. Vipassana is the 2,500 year old meditation technique of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. The Buddha states that in life […]Read More
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Lydia and Tim's Hamilton Station wedding
Lydia and Tim had a quintessential winter wedding with the gorgeous Hamilton Station as the backdrop. The barn where they said their vows and danced the night away was rich with rustic appeal. Along with the help of their family, Lydia and Tim added so many sweet details that perfectly suited their style. My favorite being the sweet, little handmade fabric hearts that served as escort cards, sewn together by Tim's mom from old sweater scraps and stuffed with love.
Congrats, Lydia and Tim! What a gorgeous day you had, and it was such a pleasure to document.
Ceremony and Reception Location: The Barns at Hamilton Station
Coordinator: Laurie Shaffer
Bridal Shop: Hitched
Dress Designer: Judd Waddell
Hair: Kelly Small of Amie Decker Beauty
Makeup: Amie Decker
Suit/Tux: J.Crew
Florist: Sugar Magnolias
Caterer: Grandale Catering
Cake: Kendall's Cakes
Officiant: Reverand Russ Savage
Ceremony music: Cherry Blossom String Quartet
Reception music: Anthony Simpson of MyDeeJay
Invitations: Bella Figura
Honeymoon location: Playa Mujeres and Isla Mujeres


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Windstream Corporation (Windstream) is a provider of telecommunications services in rural communities in the United States. The Company owns subsidiaries that provide local telephone, high-speed Internet, long distance, network access, and video services in 16 states. As of December 31, 2008, Windstream served more than three million communications customers in 16 states. Additionally, Windstream provides data services to more than 978,000 high-speed Internet customers. Windstream delivers one-stop shopping to customers with a range of communications products and services that include voice and related features, high-speed Internet, long distance, network access and video. The Company's operations consist of its wireline and product distribution segments. On November 21, 2008, Windstream completed the sale of its wireless business to AT&T Mobility II, LLC. (Source: 10-K)


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As of the 19th November 2018 Denholm Wilhelmsen rebranded to Denholm Port Services. This change reflects an updating of the shareholders agreement with both the Denholm and Wilhelmsen groups. Denholm Port Services is a jointly owned investment between Denholm Logistics Group Limited and Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding Invest AS.
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Yes, Teenagers Are Welcome At Wealthy Affiliate
First of all, let's face it. Today's teenagers are far more advanced in the world of wired technology than most adults. They have been exposed to and worked with more computerized tools than most of us will ever experience in our lifetimes. I view most teens as electronic wizards! There is every reason to believe that teenagers can be welcomed at Wealthy Affiliate, and contribute a great deal with their knowledge and expertise.
Computers Are Common In the Bedrooms of Most Teenagers
It is likely that most teenagers around the world have one or more computers in their bedrooms. These machines have replaced the outdated books and typewriters of years ago.
The amount of valuable research tools and information available using today's computers just boggle one's mind. This makes every reason for teenagers to consider using their computers, tablets and other computerized tools to make income for their teen years and for future college expenses.
Teenagers Are Walking and Talking Consultants
Teenagers have been especially successful when adapting to the use of computers and other gadgetry, such as smartphones. I often chuckle when I think of the many times I consulted my children and grandchildren for help with my computers/smartphones.
Teenagers are also immersed in the world of social media. Their learning curves are likely complete with platforms such as Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and others. They would be natural fits with the training and tutorials at Wealthy Affiliate.
How Can Teenagers Make Money With Wealthy Affiliate?
Let me illustrate at least 2 methods.
1. For starters, they can learn many, if not all, of the designing techniques of building websites using WordPress. With those website skills, they can offer to design and build websites for local businesses. Quite frankly, most business owners want and need to operate their businesses, and not websites. They want the websites, but look to the pros to take care of that marketing aspect. That "pro" could very well be motivated teenagers. Just think of the possibilities of how teenagers can help business owners with social media!
2. Many teenagers are wanting to make extra spending money. Some, at the appropriate age, will take part-time work opportunities with local businesses. Others will attempt to start their own "small business" by mowing lawns or offering pet care services. Bingo! Let them design their website and host their own "small business" right at Wealthy Affiliate. Word of mouth travels fast with the right website and social media skills.
How Teenagers Can Get Started At Wealthy Affiliate
1. Talk this over with your parents or grandparents. If they sense a genuine willingness on your part to get involved at Wealthy Affiliate, and to stick with it, they will likely agree to help you get started on the road to making money.
2. Try a FREE membership for a "road test." If you like what you see, you have the option to sign up for a premium membership. Premium memberships require the use of a credit card or Paypal account.
3. Be sure to read the Terms of Services for Wealthy Affiliate, which can be found by clicking here, particularly section 2.3 regarding Acceptable Use.
I hope you enjoyed my post about Teens Making Money on the Internet. I also hope you decide to join Wealthy Affiliate and become successful! If you would, please drop me a comment with any thoughts or questions you might have.


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We all have been there. You know it is time to leave your job but it seems very challenging to actually do it. This will be the first of a series of articles that I hope will provide you with the steps needed to move in a forward direction.
First, let's look backwards in time.
Why did I even pick this job? Don't be too hard on yourself. Most likely you selected your position for a number of good reasons at the time you chose your position. Take pen to paper and write out at least 5 main reasons you selected this position at the time you accepted their offer. Looking back, you will notice that you had good reasons; faulty reasons; or maybe reasons that were valid at the time, but that no longer apply. That is okay.
For instance: One good reason is you were correct that you had significant client contact. One faulty reason is you accepted your current employer's offer instead of a competing offer because it had a higher initial salary. What you overlooked at the time was it had a poor record of moving employees forward in their career.
Take away: Learn from your mistakes and try not to repeat them next time. Seems simple but many candidates repeat the same mistakes over and over as they move from job to job. Also, repeat what you did right.
Next Time: Can you fix what's "wrong" with your job instead of leaving?


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Surrounded by nature, there's plenty of room to roam on this heavily wooded, level, 9.18 acre lot. If you're looking for buildable acreage (with private well and septic installed) this could be the ideal location, just minutes from Farm Island Lake.
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The Effects of Natural Versus Man-Made Trans Fatty Acids on Lipoprotein Profiles: A Pilot Study
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00535886
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : September 26, 2007
Last Update Posted : May 7, 2008
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|Condition or disease
|Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Dyslipidemia
|Dietary Supplement: Man-made Trans FA Dietary Supplement: Natural Trans FA Dietary Supplement: Oleic Acid
|Not Applicable
Since the purpose of the study is to determine the statistical power required for a definitive study testing and comparing the effects of two trans fatty acids, vaccenic and elaidic acid, on lipoprotein profiles, no hypotheses will be specified.
Specific Aims:
- To determine the variability in the lipid and lipoprotein response to diets enriched in natural versus man-made trans fats in order to appropriately power a larger scale clinical study
- To optimize the delivery of trans fat-enriched diets through the development of supplemental food items
The adverse health effects of trans fatty acids (TFA) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk have been established in a number of metabolic and epidemiological studies [Willett 1993, Hu 1997, Ascherio 1996, Pietinen 1997, Oomen 2001]. Trans fats are fatty acids with 18 carbon chains and one or more double bond(s). The hydrogen atoms of the double bond(s) are in a configuration (trans rather than cis) that results in the straightening of a normally kinked unsaturated fatty acid chain. Trans fats occur naturally in low quantities in dairy and beef products, but have also been artificially introduced to the food supply by the process of the hydrogenation of vegetable oils [Mann 1994]. Only two studies linking the consumption of trans fatty acids with an increased risk of CVD have distinguished between the effects of man-made versus naturally occurring trans fatty acids [Willett 1993, Oomen 2001].
It has been suggested that the relationship between trans fatty acids and coronary heart disease is specifically attributable to man-made trans fatty acids. In fact, some of the trans fats that occur naturally in animal products, in particular, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), may have beneficial health effects. CLA has been shown to be anti-carcinogenic [Ip 2003], anti-atherogenic [McLeod 2004] and anti-diabetic [Rainer 2004]; it has also been shown to enhance the immune response and have positive effects on growth and energy partitioning. As a precursor to CLA, vaccenic acid (VA), another trans fatty acid found in dairy and beef products, may also provide health benefits. Bioconversion of VA to CLA has been recently demonstrated [Turpeinen 2002]. The effects of diet supplementation with VA on health parameters have yet to be defined.
The objective of the overall research project will be to test the hypothesis that the ingestion of high doses of naturally occurring VA does not cause the adverse lipid and lipoprotein effects known to occur with the consumption of man made trans fatty acids, in particular, elaidic acid (EA). The latter is the primary trans fatty acid found in products such as margarines, cakes, cookies, crackers and other baked and processed foods [Steinhart 2003]. The primary outcome measure will be the ratio of total to high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Related secondary outcome measures include concentrations of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglyceride (TG) and Lp(a). The present proposal is designed to test the feasibility of, and determine the power for, a definitive study.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|15 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Single (Participant)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|The Effects of Natural Versus Man-Made Trans Fatty Acids on Lipoprotein Profiles: A Pilot Study
|Study Start Date :
|November 2005
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|April 2006
|Active Comparator: Elaidic Acid
Dietary Supplement: Man-made Trans FA
EA as 6% of total energy
|Experimental: Vaccenic Acid
Dietary Supplement: Natural Trans FA
VA as 6% of total energy
|Placebo Comparator: Oleic Acid
Dietary Supplement: Oleic Acid
OA as 6% of total energy
- The primary outcome measure will be the ratio of total to high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Blood draws will take place at screening, three weeks, and five weeks. [ Time Frame: Five weeks ]
- Related secondary outcome measures include concentrations of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglyceride (TG) and Lp(a) measured at screening, three weeks, and five weeks. [ Time Frame: Five weeks ]
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male
- Age >= 18 years
- Body mass index (BMI) less than 35 kg/m*m
- Fasting total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol less than the 95% for age and sex
- Fasting triglyceride <= 400 mg/dl
- Fasting blood glucose <= 125 mg/dl
- Fasting thyroid stimulating hormone less than 0.3 or greater than 5.0 uIU/ml
- Blood pressure <= 150/90
- Agrees to no alcohol during the study
- Agrees to maintain same level of physical activity throughout the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Smokers
- Personal history of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease or vascular disease, diabetes, bleeding disorder, liver or renal disease, or of cancer (other than skin cancer) in the last five years.
- Use of drugs known to affect lipid metabolism, blood thinning agents, or hormones.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00535886
|United States, California
|Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute
|Oakland, California, United States, 94609
|Principal Investigator:
|Ronald M Krauss, M.D.
|UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
|Study Director:
|Patty Siri, Ph.D.
|UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
|Study Director:
|Shira Miller, M.D.
|National Cattlemen's Beef Association
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00535886 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|September 26, 2007 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|May 7, 2008
|Last Verified:
|September 2007
Trans Fatty Acids
conjugated linoleic acid
vaccenic acid
High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Cardiovascular Diseases
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
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Eyes focused on January's Macworld. The noise from iPhone drowned the AppleTV announcement.
Elgato's EyeTV has a new partner to provide TV shows and TV movies for iTunes to push to AppleTV.
Do you like the idea of TV shows for $1.99 from the iTunes Store? Or would you prefer to record TV shows and TV movies on your Mac, send them to iTunes, then play them on TV through AppleTV?
We're not there yet but the handwriting is on the wall. It's coming. Soon. For now, there's EyeTV.
Mac360 has long been a fan of Elgato's popular and classy EyeTV digital video recorder.
Think of EyeTV as a simple TiVo for the Mac. The latest update of EyeTV's software (the real gem in the product) adds iPod video format which reduces the size of a recorded TV shows or TV movies for storage and playback on in iTunes.
If you're not familiar with EyeTV, take a close look. You would almost think the device is designed and built by Apple. It just works.
The various EyeTV video capture boxes are cable TV receivers which connect your cable connection to the Mac to record live TV. The software does the rest.
The rest is remarkabll easy. The setup turns your Mac, any Mac with Firewire or USB, into a digital video recorder. TV programs can be scheduled for recording and the saved files can be burned to CDs, DVDs, or played back on your Mac; either with EyeTV or QuickTime movie player.
See, this battle for media in the living room is shaping up and it looks like Apple might be a player after all. Microsoft is banking on the cumbersome and slow selling Windows Media PC and the Xbox live to control the living room.
Sony wants the portable Playstation to control the living room. Apple's approach appears to be much and is tied to AppleTV and iTunes.
iTunes stores and plays back music and video; music videos, podcasts, TV shows, movies—it doesn't matter if the come from iTunes Store or not.
Video from your cable connection can be captured and stored via a simple device like Elgato's various capture devices, and EyeTV, which bills itself as a digital TV recorder with TV receiver and video converter.
Regardless, recording high quality TV shows and movies on your Mac is already here, just a bit expensive, not fully sanctioned, or absorbed, or reprocessed by Apple's design team.
The trick is to capture TV shows and TV movies and get them converted to run in iTunes. That makes shows and movies available for iPods and AppleTV.
There's been speculation that Apple would buy Elgato and incorporate the EyeTV and EyeHome devices into an Apple living room device. AppleTV is almost here and there's no EyeTV in sight.
But no matter. EyeTV will record TV shows and TV movies on your Mac just like TiVo, then convert them to run in iTunes which makes them available for streaming to AppleTV.
Apple's approach to the living room media battleground was once thought to be the Mac as the digital hub. No more. The true hub for TV shows and movies from your Mac is iTunes and AppleTV, Mac or Windows.
Until Apple decides to do live capture of TV, not expected any time soon, we're stuck with the extra add on of an Elgato box to capture TV, and Elgato's EyeTV to convert TV shows and movies for iTunes.
Elgato calls EyeTV and AppleTV a perfect match. That's mostly true, because one without the other doesn't do either justice.
Apple's strategy is to charge for TV shows and movies. EyeTV captures them from your cable connection.
Getting media from EyeTV to iTunes is simple but time consuming as TV shows and TV movies have to be converted to a format iTunes is willing to stream to AppleTV.
We may long for the day when iTunes does all that automagically, but that day is not here. Yet.
In the meantime, we pay $299 for AppleTV, and from $150 for an EyeTV Hybrid, the lowest priced Elgato recording device. That's $450. I've seen TiVo for well less than $100, so we're deep into Apple Tax Territory.
Will you buy an AppleTV? Will you collect TV shows and TV movies into iTunes and stream them to EyeTV, or wait for a better, less expensive solution?
Share your frustrations and solutions with other Mac360 readers in the Comments section below.


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Here are some of our favorite highlights from Kayla & Chris's beautiful spring wedding at The Lace Factory in Deep River, CT. Their first look at the Essex Steam Train station was followed by riding to The Lace Factory on the passenger train with their guests!
Wedding Professionals
Wedding Photography - Simply K Studios
Wedding Venue - The Lace Factory
Catering - Cloud Nine Catering
Transportation - Essex Steam Train
D.J. - Upbeat City Entertainment
Hair & Makeup - Beauty Entourage
Floral Design - Ashleigh's Garden
Bridal Boutique - Lastrina Girls


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There are significantly more benefits to carrier billing than just the revenue it generates.
In this white paper Bango explains the true value that carrier billing delivers to operators.
Including how carrier billing:
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Even if the revenue generated from carrier billing was zero, it is strategically important to provide high quality carrier billing as a way for your subscribers to buy apps and media from the leading app stores.
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