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A.Carl Hagstrom responds: The situation you
described is most likely caused by troweling the surface too
soon, not by troweling it too long. After the slab is
screeded and bull-floated, "bleed water" will find its way to
the surface. This bleed water must be allowed to evaporate
before troweling begins. Troweling the surface before the bleed
water evaporates causes the bleed water to be troweled back
into the concrete, significantly weakening the surface
When bleed water is present, you will be able to see
reflections on the surface of the slab. Begin troweling when
you can no longer see any standing water or reflections.
In cool, damp weather, bleed water can stubbornly refuse to
evaporate, and there have been instances where I "pulled off"
the standing water by dragging a hose across the surface (the
alternative was troweling the slab at midnight under the glare
of my truck's headlights). This method doesn't get
a five-star rating, but it is preferable to troweling bleed
water back into the slab.
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Firing Line: David ReyesJune 12, 2014
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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court said a volunteer firefighter had no right to drive through a red light while on his way to a call, because his vehicle did not have a siren.
The justices ruled Tuesday against Parnell Burditt, a volunteer for the Okauchee Fire Department in Waukesha County.
He was on his way to an emergency call in 2008 when he drove through a red light on a four-lane divided highway – and he struck a vehicle in which two passengers were injured.
Burditt claimed he was immune from being sued under a state law which gives liability protections to emergency responders.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Burditt still had to stop at the red light, because his truck did not have an audible signal like a siren.


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Pretty and simple though it sounds, the Yellow Daisy Festival is a huge event. Pretty, indeed, but not simple. Some 200,000 people will come to Stone Mountain Park to see and buy the wares of more than 500 crafters from around the United States. This is the 41st year for the show, and admission is free, so it draws shoppers from far away, too.
There's some good news to add: for the first time, festival organizers made a program that lists artists' names and booth numbers, plus space to take notes.
Here's what else you should know before you go! As always, tips and ideas from experienced Yellow Daisy Festival-goers and questions from newbies are welcome in the comments section!
Prepare a shopping list: First, the arts and crafts categories — accessories, artist's prints, artwork, clothing, clay functional (like ceramics and pottery) and clay nonfunctional (decorative pieces), dolls, fabric, fiber, floral, food, furniture, games and toys, glass, herbal, leather, metal, musical, paper, plans, wood-finished, wood unfinished. There's also a catch-all "miscellaneous" category that includes everything from holiday items to granite dog bowls to bread dough. The fine arts category includes drawings, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, photography and mixed media. Here are some shopping tips created by the park.
Go early: The festival doesn't open till 10 a.m., but shoppers and a lot of sellers will be there by 7 a.m. Just beware, there's a hard-core garage-saler mentality to this festival. Thursday and Friday afternoons tend to have the smallest crowd, and parking is a little easier. Saturday and Sunday? Exactly what you'd expect a 500-some crafter festival to look like on a beautiful weekend.
How to get there: If you haven't been to Stone Mountain Park, don't try to find it using an online mapping system. It rarely works. Instead, follow the written directions provided by Stone Mountain or check out the map to the park. The park is a pretty big place, about 3,200 acres, so check out this park map before you go, too. Parking costs $10 for one day, or $35 for a yearlong pass. MARTA does not go directly to the park, but Route 120 drops off in the city of Stone Mountain, about a 1/2 mile from the park's West Gate, not too far from the festival once you're inside. Some nearby hotels provide transportation right to the park, too, so out-of-towners might ask before driving in.
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen are must-haves. It's a big place, and while the crafters might be under tents, you won't be. Sellers accept a variety of payments, so come prepared with cash, credit card and checks. You can pick up a free biodegradable shopping bag at the festival, or bring your own. Some shoppers come prepared with wagons and shopping carts, too. There's more info about general park policies on Stone Mountain Park's FAQ page.
What to eat: Although your parking pass allows you to come and go during the day, it's probably not worth leaving the festival grounds to eat unless you're done for the day. You can bring your own food — no coolers! — or try the coffee, sandwiches, barbecue, ice cream, pizza and Chick-fil-A on-site, along with all the usual fair food and homemade desserts by the Stone Mountain Women's Club. Here's a list of restaurants inside the park; some won't be open Thursday, but most will open up for the weekend.
For non-shoppers: If you're not into shopping or handmade goodies, this is not the best fall festival for you. But, if you happen to be hauling some less-enthusiastic members of the family to Stone Mountain, here are a few options to keep them amused.
Want to go? The Yellow Daisy Festival runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 10-11, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 13. The festival is free — parking is $10 for one day, or $35 for an annual pass. Stone Mountain Park Special Events Meadow, U.S. 78 East, Exit 8. 770-498-5690, www.stonemountainpark.com.
November 4th, 2009
6:36 pm
This year at the Yellow Daisy festival they had a vendor that was to the left as you first walked in that was selling animal yard art made out of scrap metals and propane tanks. Can anyone tell me who that was or where I could find them online?
September 15th, 2009
10:35 am
I live out of state but i am from Atlanta and i went last year and bought some things from a man that personalized name plaques for kids rooms, bullitien boards for kids rooms, and yard signs and stuff like that. I didn't get to go this year but I know he said he does it all year round and will accept orders. I didn't know if someone knew him and had some info or knows where i could possibly find it..i've been trying to find the vendor list and can't find it…
September 13th, 2009
3:36 am
Disappointment filled the air when we got to the Festival this year no little plastic bags where handed out to us just like in the past.
September 13th, 2009
12:02 am
[...] wrote earlier this week about what to know before you go to the Yellow Daisy Festival. Now that I've wandered the grounds of Stone Mountain Park myself, I have a few things to [...]
September 12th, 2009
7:21 pm
Yellow Daisy is SO MUCH FUN!! The vendors are friendly, the festival designers try to vary the content and mix up the pattern, so there's not too much of any one category (although it is heavy on the jewelry this year) in any one area. There are Venus flytraps, pirate maps, firestarters, dursy and other semi-precious or artistically rendered earrings, art metal glass, pendants, necklaces, paintings, chairs, step stools, kids clothes, dress-up, fairy wings, yard art, mirrors, metal work, birdhouses, weather vanes . . . . Watch for "Ashley & Mom" next year- our shirts match (they've got big daisies on them) and the vendors know us. If you want to know the best, best-priced, friendliest vendors- find us; we know them! (And they know us!) ;0)
September 12th, 2009
10:09 am
Well – is it fun?
September 10th, 2009
4:39 pm
I got a vendor list and booth space number on a pdf brochure from my "newsletter" from Stone Mountain Park. Sorry, I don't have it with me, but I found it last week. None of that info was sent to me by Yellow Daisy, although that would have been nice,..it was an accident finding it.
September 10th, 2009
2:49 pm
Here's a map for the Yellow Daisy Festival:
September 9th, 2009
8:25 pm
what about a freakin' list of the vendors and a map?


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Pescatores Restaurant
- Address:
1810 Wilmington Pike
Glen Mills, PA 19342Neighborhood:
Glen Mills
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Pescatores Restaurant
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.pescatoresrestaurant.com/
- Phone: 6103585454
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am- 3:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, Italian
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Special Events: Sign up for our newsletter at www.pescatoresrestaurant.com and we will keep you up to date on all of our special events.
In the upcoming months we will be hosting our Autumn Craft Beer Dinner, which includes five courses of our authentic Italian Cuisine, paired with six of the best Autumn brews in the country.
Our Autumn wine dinner is also on the horizon, and will feature a five course meal paired with special wines from Italy.
A word from Pescatores Restaurant
Pescatores Italian Restaurant is a family owned business in Glen Mills Pa, that is famous for the finest and freshest Italian Cuisine in Delaware and Chester Counties.Continued
Specializing in fresh seafood creations, Pescatore's immense menu also offers a wide array of pasta, chicken, veal and steak dishes. Don't forget to save room for Pescatore's homemade desserts, especially their famous Tiramisu! Come hungry, as these delectable portions are large!
Pescatore's warm and inviting lounge offers a delightful wine list along with a prodigious Craft Beer menu, featuring over 35 craft brews from all over the country, with six on tap. Martini lovers will take pleasure in Pescatore's Martini Menu which includes over 75 flavorful specialties.
Pescatores warm and inviting atmosphere, paired with their friendly staff and incredible, authentic Italian fare, will make your dining experience one that you will soon not forget!
Specializing in fresh seafood creations, Pescatore's immense menu also offers a wide array of pasta, chicken, veal and steak dishes. Don't forget to save room for Pescatore's homemade desserts, especially their famous Tiramisu! Come hungry, as these delectable portions are large!
Pescatore's warm and inviting lounge offers a delightful wine list along with a prodigious Craft Beer menu, featuring over 35 craft brews from all over the country, with six on tap. Martini lovers will take pleasure in Pescatore's Martini Menu which includes over 75 flavorful specialties.
Pescatores warm and inviting atmosphere, paired with their friendly staff and incredible, authentic Italian fare, will make your dining experience one that you will soon not forget!
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Pescatores Restaurant reviews from OpenTable diners
34 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.1Service4
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (16)good for groups (15)neighborhood gem (15)fit for foodies (11)special occasion (10)kid-friendly (8)romantic (7)great for lunch (7)great for brunch (3)hot spot (3)notable wine list (2)late-night find (1)Show More
- JKPKDined on 9/28/2014Chicken Saltimbuca was excellent! Everything was hot and delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sunday at Pescatore'sEatoutalotDined on 9/14/2014Our waitress was great. Wine list not up to date so had to change our order twice - they did reduce price so no big deal. Food was bland, stuffed portabello did not taste like real crabmeat was in stuffing. Would not return to pay good money for mediocre food, even if wine was free
- Love itDebdERDined on 9/12/2014Have eaten at pescatores many times and each time each it more and more. If you do not see it on the menu, just ask. Many times I look for something I have gotten before, but do not see it. I just ask and they make it to offer. EnjoySpecial Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 8/30/2014Not a good experience. From being seated without a wine menu to being out of nearly everything ordered - wine( old menu when finally presented), appetizer, and dessert- it was the most disorganized restaurant that I can remember ( one of the waitstaff asked if we wanted more bread after we asked for the check. The chicken in the Caesar sals was grizzly and the tuna was overcooked. Would not go back.
- Overall Averagerubble56Dined on 8/16/2014Have been here several times. Tonight seemed to be an off night compared to my other visits. Biggest disappointment was that the food was bland, with very little flavor. Also, since it was a slow night everyone was in one room and unfortunately the table next to us was very loud. Service was adequate. Will give it another try to see if it improves/gets back to prior standard.Special Features:
- Saturday niteBarbaraTDined on 8/9/2014Everything excellent. Food, service .... all outstanding.Special Features:
- Pescatore'sFlickaDined on 8/9/2014Great food and service and booking my reservation on line was a breeze. The portions were big. My only problem is that it is to noisy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- excellent food and environmentOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/19/2014My party and I had a great time and the food was fantasticSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun time had by allDebdERDined on 7/16/2014Good menu, amazing portions, we all took doggie bags home. Good food slow leisurely dining, never felt rushed would definitely eat there againSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A lovely eveninggettysburg79Dined on 7/12/2014It was a great evening and the food was terrific. The only drawback was service was very slow.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Decent Italian food but dirtyOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/10/2014The food ended up being decent (chicken parm and spaghetti and meatballs were the entrees tried) but the place was dirty. There were crumbs in the booth, the table was sticky and there were tons of crumbs in the menu I was given. Service was fine, although I did hear the table behind me have to return something because it wasn't right. I would not return even though the food was good.
- 50/50 This visitTerpfanDined on 7/5/2014We visited Pescatores on 7/5 with my son's family and sat outdoors. The outdoor dining is a great addition. (They should pipe some music in outdoors to drown out the road noise) While my dish as great, my wifes tri-color pasta was over cooked and the tortellini filling was missing. My son's lobster revioli (which is pink) tasted bland with no lobster filling apparent. This was our 8th visit to Pescatores and our first disappointing experience. We still enjoy this restautrant and will be returning.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- fishlady70Dined on 6/7/2014Very good all the way around - very good food, servers were friendly and attentitive. Will definitely visit again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 564 reviews are from the Pescatores Restaurant reviews archive.
- FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/31/2014I have been coming to Pescatores for years and the food was not good.Special Features:
- worthwhile dining experiencefoodie13Dined on 5/22/2014We arrived a bit early but our seating was immediate. Choice of a variety of foods was more that acceptable. The quality of food and service was impressive.Special Features:
- JudyDined on 5/15/2014We had a great time, food was great. Anthony did a good job at taking care of us :)Special Features:
- Great foodOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/11/2014Just had dinner here for Mother's Day and had an awesome meal. Loved the Eggplant Parm and how much mozzarella is loaded on. All and all a wonderful night!!!!Special Features:
- Mother's Day dinner at Pescatoresstreeteb5Dined on 5/11/2014As usual, food and ambiance were very good. We always have good service, though this time we had Outstanding service. Theresa was friendly, without being overbearing. She was attentive to our every need, without bothering us. She was knowledgeable about the menu... willing and able to answer our questions about any item on the menu, and to make recommendations. From our experience Theresa managed multiple tables effectively. Theresa definitively added to our already very good experience. As always, you can't fault the food in any way. It was delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mothers DayBethDined on 5/11/2014Took my mom to Pescatores for Mothers Day. Made reservations through Open Table. The experience was a most pleasant one! My mom loves Veal Parmesan and theirs was exceptional! The drinks were professionally made and presented. Overall experience was excellent. I would recommend this for special occasions and/or when you don't mind spending a tad more than most chain restaurants.Special Features:
- Nice place for dinnerLikesItalianDined on 5/6/2014Great selections on the menu. However, the menu online differs from that in the restaurant. My husband had his heart set on an entree from the online menu but it was not one of the selections when we ordered. Guess what! The kitchen was able to accommodate him! And the prices are wonderful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food and serviceAM1010Dined on 5/4/2014We ate there for special occasion with a group. It was not a very busy time but the food was very good and service/waiter was very attentive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Once again a good mealJoJoDined on 4/29/2014We frequent Pescatores Restaurant about twice a month and have never been disappointed. Great food.Special Features:
- A neighborhood Gem!SuzanniDined on 4/26/2014Pescatores is absolutely one of the best finds in Chadds Ford, PA! A fabulous place for family Dinners as well as special occasions! The food is always fantastic with a very extensive menu. Always something for everyone! Portions are also more than adequate with plenty to take home for a great late night snack! We have been coming here for years and have never once had a bad meal! Highly recommend!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Neighborhood FindOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 4/20/2014Pescatores is a find for anyone who likes Italian food. I ordered the veal and was more than happy with the quality and the presentation of the meal. The pasta dishes are excellent and all of the meals are plentiful with everyone bringing home some treats for later. The value was great and we plan to go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A FirstJohnGaltDined on 4/15/2014We took a client to this resteraunt and allowed the client to select a bottle of wine. When it arrived he tasted it and said it didnt taste right and asked for a second opinion, we agreed and sent the bottle back. A couple of minutes later the "owner" show up, plops the bottle back on the table, tells my client he doesn't know what he is talking about, the wine is fine and you are paying for it. The "owner" made us buy a new bottle and took the other wine away but not before embarasing my new client in front of not only the five of us but all the ajoining tables whe watched this play out. I have never seen anything like it.
- Enjoyed ou first time at PescatoresbgagsDined on 4/5/2014It was our first time dinning at Pescatores and I was favorably impressed. The menu is traditional Italian – nothing extraordinary, but they have many good options. I thought it odd that they have craft beers on tap but offered no beer menu at the table; however, our waitress was very accommodating and brought 3 samples to taste before ordering. Portions are quite generous and cooked to perfection – not too hot, not too cold. Although it's a bit of a hike to get there from my home, I'll definitely be returning.Special Features:
- Very Satisfied!AnthonyBVIPDined on 4/5/2014The food and especially the service were very good. Will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyed Pescatores Again!!DianeVIPDined on 3/30/2014It was a rainy Sunday evening and there were few diners out that night, so we felt like we had our own personal restaurant. The food was fabulous and our server was very attentive!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food is always good, plentifulOpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 3/29/2014Food is always good, plentiful and reasonably priced. Our server, Shea, was very friendly and courteous and was very thorough and attentive to our experience.Special Features:
- What a great place..We boughtOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 3/28/2014What a great place..We bought a couple of coupons from a Deal of the Day on a radio station and to our surprise Pescatores was a delight. The food was very good service outstanding but only one thing why wasn't the place packed..Well it is everyone's loss because this is our new Italian restaurant..Special Features:
- Good FoodHappyTravelsVIPDined on 3/22/2014Hadn't been here in awhile, and was pleasantly surprised. Food was good, service was quick, and we would go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food and service was great!raflamingoDined on 3/21/2014Food and service was great! It was my son's 21st birthday dinner and when we got the dessert they had written on the plate in chocolate "Happy Birthday" That was great touch to make it more personal. Can't wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- That's a NiceTheredwinerVIPDined on 3/15/2014Being Italian, I am hard to please in most Italian restaurants. Very few serve the "authentic" taste and textures from my youth. Pescatores is definitely authentic. As "The Red Winer," I have reviewed many restaurants in Philadelphia, New York, Seattle, and Florida over the past 20 years on many web sites. Pescatores is among the finest anywhere. The food, service and ambiance make it a place that you want to return to over and over again. We have never been disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FavoriteBarbaraTDined on 3/9/2014Pescatores has become one of our favorite restaurants. Food fresh and well prepared.....with generous portions. Always enjoy our meals there. And it seems as though a lot of other folks enjoy the restaurant.Special Features:
- Excellent FoodkpdineDined on 3/9/2014The food was excellent and plentiful. I thoroughly enjoyed the Cajun Mahi Mahi. The pasta dishes were huge and very flavorful. Save room for dessert. The dessert menu was extensive. I had the Chocolate Truffle Cake which was amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Special Birthday Made Exceptionalpisces7Dined on 3/7/2014I was looking for a special venue for my husbands 54th birthday when I came across this restaurant on line. I had called ahead and spoke to an employee of Pescatore to inquire about if I could bring in my own cake he said absolutely. We were greeted with smiling faces from the 2 lovely hostesses, who seated us quickly. Rene, our server welcomed us to Pescatore's and provided us with the specials for the evening. He along with all of the staff, were great. Our dinner entrees were made to perfection, service was prompt, and courteous. And finally when it was time for the cake , Rene brought it out, with a Candle!!t They cut the cake,put it on plates decorated with chocolate and powdered sugar!! So much more than I expected.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good eatsB2lunchVIPDined on 3/1/2014Food was very good. The atmosphere was very nice (a touch of Italy). The service was quite good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never disappointedcanesmomDined on 3/1/2014Had another great dinner at Pescatore's. From the unique oil concoction served with our bread to the Caprese to the Chicken Saltinboca each entrée was delicious and generously proportioned. The service as usual was terrific.Special Features:
- The food was pretty good BUT...AnnaVIPDined on 2/28/2014We had reservations, the place wasn't crowded, but they put us in front of the kitchen where the bored wait staff stared at us as we ate. The waiter was rude and kept trying to remove our plates in the middle of our meal. The salad was supposed to have walnuts on it but the dressing was so nauseating I didn't care. It was worth a dollar, not $8 or $10. The bread basket was cold, the wine was warm, and no olive oil?!? There was pepper on the table but no salt, the décor was cheap (the murals were nice but in contrast with the rest of the place they actually made it worse) and they were storing a spray bottle of cleanser in one of the wine buckets. The waiter took my dishes away and took all my forks and my entrée had not ben served yet.
- So-sogturner228Dined on 2/28/2014My meal wasn't very good (eggplant parmesan), but my family enjoyed their meals.Special Features:


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Still The King, At Least For Now
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It's hard to bet against a company as good as Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). I'm not suggesting the stock is cheap, because it isn't, but the company's results speak for themselves. Among the traditional beverage makers, Coca-Cola stands head and shoulders above the rest. However, if you look outside of the traditional competitors, there is a threat lurking.
Nothing New Under The Traditional Beverage Sun
When was the last time a beverage product was introduced that customers were really excited about? More often than not, many customers have become spoiled by the fact that they can get their favorite beverage almost anytime they want.
As proof that Coca-Cola owns the beverage market, think about this. When you are out at a restaurant, if you ask for a PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) product, the usual response is, "we only have Coke products." However, if you ask for a Coke product and the company only carries Pepsi, the response usually is, "we have Pepsi is that okay?" The fact that it doesn't work the other way around tells customers every day who the king is.
On the outskirts of this battle for beverage dominance are smaller players like Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS), and Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST). There isn't necessarily anything wrong with either company, but they aren't Coke or Pepsi. Dr. Pepper Snapple has pushed hard to increase its sales in traditional sodas when the market seems to be moving toward teas, waters, and energy drinks. Monster on the other hand, has a great energy drink and tea franchise, but they have virtually nothing in the water and traditional soda categories.
The Threat Is Becoming More Real
While the traditional beverage manufacturers seem content with their growth trajectory, there is a new threat. This threat to the beverage industry is SodaStream (NASDAQ: SODA). While it's true that SodaStream isn't playing in the same league as Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper Snapple, or even Monster, that may not always be the case.
SodaStream just sold over one million soda makers in the last quarter for the first time. The company has deals with Kraft and Campbell Soup to offer brands like CountryTime and V8 through their system. Samsung is building refrigerators with SodaStream built in. In addition, the company is building a one million square foot manufacturing plant to get ready for their next growth phase. These are not the actions of a company with no future. The fact that the company estimates they just captured 1% of the U.S. soda market should be a concern for the rest of the industry.
The Good News
On a positive note, Coca-Cola is doing almost everything better than their traditional competition. In the company's recent quarter, revenue increased 4% and EPS was up 15%. By comparison, PepsiCo reported sales down 1%. Without a huge difference in tax provision, PepsiCo's EPS would have actually been down 1.12%. Dr. Pepper Snapple showed sales up 2%, and EPS up 5%, but overall volumes were actually down. While Monster Beverage last reported revenue up 18%, their EPS only increased 6.1%.
If you look at organic volume growth, Coca-Cola was the leader among peers of their size. The company reported global volume growth of 3%. By comparison, PepsiCo reported volumes down 1% in their America's division, and 3% volume growth in Latin America. Dr. Pepper Snapple said that overall volumes actually decreased 1%.
While Monster Beverage saw case volumes increase 18% last quarter, Coca-Cola's energy drink division reported a 12% volume increase and a 16% increase in packaged teas. Since Monster competes directly in both of these categories, you can see that Coca-Cola is holding their own.
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While all of Coca-Cola's results sound good, there are two problems. The first is, the company's stock isn't as good of a value as other options in the industry. Among their traditional beverage competition, the stock looks fine. Coca-Cola pays a 2.95% yield, which is comparable to PepsiCo's 3% yield, and just less than Dr. Pepper Snapple's 3.5% payout. The company's expected growth rate is also better than these peers. Analysts expect 8.95% growth in the next few years from Coca-Cola, compared to 7.27% at PepsiCo, and 5.85% at Dr. Pepper Snapple.
Relative to Monster Beverage and SodaStream though, Coca-Cola is playing from behind. Monster is expected to grow EPS by 19% in the next few years, and sells for a P/E of about 21.5. This gives the company a PEG of 1.13 versus Coca-Cola's PEG of 1.99. The best value in the industry might be SodaStream, which sells for just 16.7 times projected earnings, yet is expected to grow by more than 30%. The company's PEG of 0.56 is 102% cheaper than Monster and 255% cheaper than Coca-Cola. While SodaStream is much smaller, this discount appears too large given the company's growth prospects.
The real question for Coca-Cola is, what if SodaStream isn't just a fad? The company has spent billions on bottlers so buying SodaStream would seem like a foolish (with a small f) move. What if one of Coca-Cola's competitors were to acquire SodaStream? This would give this upstart even more recognizable brands to work with. There is no simple answer to these questions, and that should worry the current king of beverages. Without a good answer, this king might find he has no clothes.
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A man was shot to death by his own brother in Valdosta last night. Family members say the two fought often, but this time it led to death in their mother's home.
A former Valdosta Wildcat football player, United States Marine, and a father of four, Thomas Graddy, known as "TJ," was a beloved member of this family.
"He loved his family, he loved his children most of all, he was a great father. Anytime I called him and asked him to do anything he'd say, 'Mother I told you I'm coming,'" said Yevonne Graddy, both of the men's mother.
Police say the two bothers were fighting in their mother's home on Old Statenville Road at 8'clock last night. The fight escalated to gunfire. And 36-year-old TJ Graddy was killed, police say, at the hand of his own brother. 22-year-old Zebedee Hankerson is in jail on Christmas Eve accused of shooting his brother several times.
"At this point, based off the evidence we found and based off of the interviews we obtained, that Mr. Hankerson has been charged with voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime," said Cmdr. Brian Childress, VPD.
Investigators didn't reveal how the fight started, but the men's uncle says it was an ongoing battle between the two that foretold the fatal ending.
"Zebedee used to come to my house and tell me, 'Uncle El, I don't like TJ and one of these days I'm going to kill TJ," said El Thomas.
The mother of Graddy's children says the loss of their father right before Christmas is the most difficult part.
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The men's sister says the family will not turn their backs on Hankerson.
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Graddy leaves behind ten brothers and sisters, his mother and father, and his four children.
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Here are some of the latest health and medical news
developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Blood Thinner Plavix to Retain Patent for Extra 6 Months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted the makers of
the widely used blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel) exclusive
marketing rights for an extra six months.
According to the
Associated Press the patent extension is set to end on May
17, 2012, after which cheaper generic forms of clopidogrel are
allowed to appear.
The FDA allowed Bristol-Myers Squibb and partner Sanofi-Aventis
the patent extension subsequent to their conducting extra research
into the drug's effect on infants, the
AP said. This type of extension is a kind of "reward" for
participating in these pediatric studies, the new agency noted. One
study looked at Plavix' effect on 900 infants born with a heart
defect that left them vulnerable to clots. The study failed to show
a benefit, however.
Food Industry Unveils Nutrition Labeling Plan
The U.S. food industry's new voluntary program to prominently
display important nutrition information on food labels is widely
seen as an attempt to influence the Food and Drug Administration's
ongoing efforts to develop labeling guidelines, according to
The New York Times.
Under the Nutrition Keys plan announced Monday, the front of
food packages will display icons that show four basic nutrients:
calories, saturated fat, sodium and sugars. Industry executives say
they developed the program after Michele Obama challenged them to
help consumers make healthier food choices.
But the food industry decided to create its own nutrition
labeling program after the failure of talks with the White House
and the FDA. At least one expert said the labeling program falls
"What the food industry is proposing can make something look healthier than it really is," David A. Kessler, a former FDA commissioner, told The Times. He said the industry should wait for the federal government to establish labeling rules.
The program is a "significant first step," according to a White
House statement. But the administration also said it would "look
forward to future improvement" in the system and the FDA will
closely monitor whether the program meets the needs of American
Gene Promotes Spread of Cancer: Study
Scientists who discovered a gene that helps promote the spread
of cancer within the body say blocking the gene would keep cancer
confined to the original site.
The WWP2 gene is linked to the breakdown of an inhibitor (Smad7)
that normally keeps cells in check. Experiments with tissue
cultures showed that cancer progresses quickly and spreads when
Smad7 is not present, said the team at the University of East
Anglia in the U.K. They also found that blocking WWP2 prevented the
spread of cancer,
BBC News reported.
The study appears in in the journal
"I think we're really onto something important if we can put a wall around a cancer and lock it in place," said study leader Dr. Andrew Chantry, BBC News reported. "This discovery could lead to the
development of a new generation of drugs within the decade that
could be used to stop the aggressive spread of most forms of the
While the study does improve understanding of cancer, the
research is still in the laboratory stage, noted Cancer Research
U.S. Government Recovers $2.5 Billion in Health Fraud Cases
Thanks to whistle-blowers and a renewed U.S. government effort,
a record-breaking $2.5 billion from health care fraud cases was
recovered in the budget year that ended in September.
The amount of money won in cases under the False Claims Act was
announced Monday by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen
Sebelius. It's expected that the increased efforts will save an
additional $4.9 billion in fraud and abuse over the next 10 years.
The money will be put back into Medicare,
USA Today reported.
More than half of the money recovered last year came from drug
companies, including settlements for illegal marketing of drugs.
The government also said that whistle-blowers received about $300
million in 2010 for alerting officials about fraud they witnessed
in the workplace.
"Our aggressive pursuit of health care fraud has resulted in the largest recovery of taxpayer dollars in the history of the Justice Department," Thomas Perrelli, associated attorney general, said in a statement to USA Today.
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Listen to this audiobook excerpt from Jeanne Martinet's book The Art of Mingling: Proven Techniques for Mastering Any Room. Does the idea of going to a cocktail party make your palms sweat and your mouth go dry? You're not alone: Most people suffer from minglephobia, a secret terror of large parties. Jeanne Martinet's tried-and-true cure is her unique system of techniques and strategies for overcoming social fears.
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A Conversation with Shell
Through the TED Conversations platform, Shell is partnering with TED to engage the community in meaningful discussion on key global issues.
Remy de Winter
Shell International
This conversation is closed.
A conversation with Shell: Why don't today's students want to be engineers?
Should we be thinking again about the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in education? Here at TEDGlobal, technology and innovation will play a big part in conversation so it seems a good chance to talk about how we build a strong pipeline of STEM skills.
I'm deeply interested in science but it's not often seen as a career prospect. I've been out to schools as an industry ambassador to promote the oil and gas industry as an exciting profession to pupils. This has highlighted to me firsthand the urgent need to encourage more young people into STEM subjects. My Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering has given me the chance to work in teams at the cutting edge of technology. Some of the most exciting technology advancements in energy sector are no doubt still to come. STEM skills are vital here and in many other industries.
So how do we ensure that talent keeps coming through the pipeline?
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MR TJun 13 2013: My speculation is that a push for creating jobs in renewable energies from shell would attract interest, this could be done via internship/graduate programs. All you hear is bad news about oil/gas extraction - its in everyones minds!
There are plenty of engineers that I have met that like the challenge but want to do something that they feel is more tangibly meaningful in creating a better future for their kids.
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Nearly 75,000 students attend one of five campuses that make up the Purdue University system. The school's flagship campus is in West Lafayette, where nearly 40,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students attend classes.
Currently, President France Córdova is at the helm of the Purdue University system, though she plans to retire in summer 2012. Media reports indicate Mitch Daniel will succeed her after he finishes his term as governor in January 2013.
In addition to the West Lafayette campus, Purdue operates four regional campuses as well as a statewide technology program:
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, known as IUPUI, run in partnership with Indiana University. The campus in Indianapolis is home to about 30,000 students.
- Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, known as IPFW, also run in partnership with Indiana University but administered by Purdue officials. The campus in Fort Wayne is home to about 14,000 students.
- Purdue Calumet in Hammond is home to about 10,000 students.
- Purdue North Central, known as PNC, in Westville is home to about 5,000 students.
The Purdue College of Technology also offers programs in Anderson, Columbus, Greensburg, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, New Albany, Richmond, South Bend/Elkhart and Vincennes.


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Coyote Hill Race Report
written by: Matthew Williams
The Root 66
New England Championship Series made its fourth stop this weekend at Coyote
Hill. Tucked deep in the hills of West Farilee, VT, Coyote Hill is home to one
of the most technical racecourses on the east coast. The eight mile laps
feature big climbs, short punchy climbs, off the back of the saddle descents,
and, of course, plenty of those famous New England roots. One course staple was
missing this year though, mud. Thanks to an extremely dry spring in Vermont and
some slick new bridge work by Tom Masterson and his crew, the course was as dry
as it has been in years. But though the dry trails made for fast lap times,
they could not lesson the abuse the racers would have to endure in trying to
pedal endless rooty twists and turns; some riders were noticing sore backs and
wrists just warming up.
The Pro Races
In the Pro
Men's race the pace was high up the opening climb, and a trio of riders
containing Ethan Gilmore, Peter Ostroski, and Tom Sampson soon formed. The
three would push the pace through the first lap; however, as the lead group
came through after the lap two Gilmore had fallen off the pace, he would
eventually DNF. That left Ostroski and Sampson to battle it out for the final
two laps, and Ostroski took the win in the sprint to the line. John Foley came
through nearly three minutes back from Ostroski and Sampson to claim the third
spot on the podium.
In the Pro
Women's race local New England star Maureen Bruno Roy took the lead in the
first lap and never looked back, cruising in for the win ahead of Linnea Koons.
The Amateur Racers
addition to the Pros, an estimated 200 amateur racers made the trip to Coyote
Hill. Cat. 3, 2, and 1 racers were in the hunt for overall series points and
Vermont State Titles. Vermonters taking home 1st place category
titles and state titles included Tyler Berliner (Junior Men) and Matt Williams
(Cat. 1 Men).
The Saturday Races
Sunday's XC event was the big draw of the weekend, there were races on Saturday
as well. The action kicked off with a short track, which utilized parts of the
Coyote Hill Dual Slalom course, some single track, and a number of tough
climbs. Matt Green took the hole shot and was quickly joined by Ethan Gilmore
and Mike Montalbano. Coming through at the end of the second lap Gilmore and
Montalbano had distanced themselves from Green, who hung on alone in third.
Behind, a second chase group consisting of Randall Jacobs and Matt Williams was
looking to close on Green. Twenty minutes of suffering later and nothing had
changed, as Gilmore took the win (and some cash) ahead of Montalbano, with
Green hanging on for third.
Hill also served as the first round of the Root 66 Hill Climb series. Saturday
afternoon's hill climb results will be added to results from the second two
rounds at the end of the season, with polka dot climber's jerseys awarded to
series winners.
Root 66 Series will continue next weekend with the Domnarski Farm
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MacFixIt Answers is a feature in which we answer questions e-mailed from our readers. This week we have questions on SUID file errors when fixing permissions, options for ejecting optical drives, problems with optical drives immediately ejecting, and the lack of a track joining option for audio books in iTunes 10.
Numerous bugs aren't fixed, and a few readers suffered disasters from installing the update.
Mac OS X 10.5.x Special Report: What's fixed (and not fixed) in 10.5.1: Documented and undocumented; other issues
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Presenting at Black Hat, Charles Miller makes some controversial points about Apple Mac OS X and its ability to withstand future attacks.
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As we celebrate our our country's independence this July, we're also taking time to recognize someone with a sense of patriotic duty: Vince Ingrasciotta, the latest winner of the Giving Your Best award.
After 40 years in the airline industry, Vince retired in Aiken, but he's busier now than ever because he has time to do for others.
He helps out at the Croft House, the VA hospital... and he's an officer with Knights of Columbus.
It's no wonder Vince and his wife spend more time "giving back" than watching the news!!!
Lorie Ingrasciotta was a bit confused when her daughter told her Vince was a Giving Your Best winner.
"I said, 'Mary I don't have a clue, we don't watch- "
That's when WJBF's Scott Skadan jokingly jumped in:
"No! You watch WJBF all the time!"
Lorie: "At night we do, at 11 o'clock, but not at 5:00..."
Meet Lorie Ingrasciotta, the newest fathful viewer of News Channel 6 at 5:00pm!"
Scott: "But from now on you're gonna watch us all the time!"
Lorie: "Absolutely! I wouldn't miss a minute of it!"
Her husband, Vince, is the man of the hour at this gathering of family and friends.
Marianne Strohmeier nominated her father for the volunteerism award.
"My dad is selfless, he thinks of other people before he thinks of himself, and I commend him for that, he's wonderful!"
Vince is retired but his volunteer opportunities keep him running... from activities at his church to responsibilities in the Kinghts of Columbus.
He calls bingo and helps with the Operation Hope Tootsie Roll campaign for Special Olympics in Aiken.
"The money we collect from that, let's say it's usually $13,000, and that goes to Tri-Development and they disperse that money out through the Special Olympics."
Vince is passionate about organizing blood drives. He learned the importance of giving blood after his granddaughter was born prematurely.
"She had several surgeries and we could not get Type A blood, which she had, so that motivated me to get involved with the blood drives."
You'll find Vince at the VA in Augusta several times a month. He says it's a way to show his patriotism.
"And that's my way of saying thank-you to the vets for serving and doing what they do for us."
Lorie says she's his chief helper!
"It doesn't cost anything to volunteer, it just takes time and you have to have a big heart to do it."
Vince adds that consistency is key.
"We've been doing it for years, off and on, it's not something you do once - it's a continuous thing, which is good."
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Today in school, we were discussing about contraception, in Islam. I was wondering what Islam says about contraception. Anything from the Quran or any hadiths for this topic.
A Muslim has four sources of knowledge to obtain answers to the questions pertaining to various aspects of human life. These sources are: 1. The Holy Qur'an; 2. Sayings (hadith) and acts (Sunnah) of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him); 3. Consensus of the companions of prophet (peace be upon him) or Muslim community's agreed upon matters. 4. The views of the leaders of juristic schools qualified to interpret the teachings of Islam which is based on above mentioned three. Quran does not speak of contraception. There are, however, some Qur'anic verses which prohibit infanticide. These verses are: وَلاَ تَقْتُلُواْ أَوْلاَدَكُم مِّنْ إمْلاَقٍ نَّحْنُ نَرْزُقُكُمْ وَإِيَّاهُمْ Kill not your children on a plea of want; We provide sustenance for you and for them. (6:151)
وَلاَ تَقْتُلُواْ أَوْلادَكُمْ خَشْيَةَ إِمْلاقٍ نَّحْنُ نَرْزُقُهُمْ وَإِيَّاكُم إنَّ قَتْلَهُمْ كَانَ خِطْءًا كَبِيرًا
Kill not your children for fear of want: We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you. Verily the killing of them is a great sin. 17:31 The people of ignorance would not allow their daughters to inherit from them, and some would even kill their daughters lest they make them poorer. Allah forbade that by saying do not kill your children. Contraception does not amount to killing a human being. Therefore these verses have no relations with the contraception. It will be clear in the discussion of up coming hadiths. Contraception was not existed with its hi-tech method like today in the time of the prophet (peace be upon him). Rather companions (RA) used to use the word called "Azl". In simple English its meaning is coitus interruptus that is withdrawal or the pull-out method. It is a birth-control technique in which a man withdraws his penis from a woman's vagina prior to ejaculation during intercourse, with the semen being ejaculated out side of the vagina. From the hadith books it is evident that some companions used to apply Azl while prophet was living and he did not forbid them and in the same time other hadiths discourage the method of using Azl. Let's look at some hadiths:
The Hadiths that discourage contraception
The hadiths that do not prohibit contraception
(1) Narrated Jabir: We used to practice coitus interrupt us during the lifetime of Allah's Apostle . (Bukhari, Book #62, Hadith #135) (2) Narrated Jabir: We used to practice coitus interrupt us while the Quran was being revealed. Jabir added: We used to practice coitus interrupt us during the lifetime of Allah's Apostle while the Quran was being Revealed. (Bukhari Book #62, Hadith #136 (3) Abu Sirma said to Abu Sa'id al Khadri (Allah he pleased with him): 0 Abu Sa'id, did you hear Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) mentioning al-'azl? He said: Yes, and added: We went out with Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the expedition to the Bi'l-Mustaliq and took captive some excellent Arab women; and we desired them, for we were suffering from the absence of our wives, (but at the same time) we also desired ransom for them. So we decided to have sexual intercourse with them but by observing 'azl (Withdrawing the male sexual organ before emission of semen to avoid-conception). But we said: We are doing an act whereas Allah's Messenger is amongst us; why not ask him? So we asked Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him), and he said: It does not matter if you do not do it, for every soul that is to be born up to the Day of Resurrection will be born. (Muslim, Book #008, Hadith #3371) (4) Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) reported: We took women captives, and we wanted to do 'azl with them. We then asked Allah's Messen- ger (may peace be upon him) about it, and he said to us: Verily you do it, verily you do it, verily you do it, but the soul which has to be born until the Day of judgment must be born. (Muslim, Book #008, Hadith #3373) (5) Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) was asked about 'azl, whereupon he said: The child does not come from all the liquid (sermen) and when Allah intends to create anything nothing can prevent it (from coming into existence). (Muslim, Book #008, Hadith #3381) (6) Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) reported: Mention was made about al-'azl in the presence of Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him), whereupon he said: Why any one of you practices it? (He did not say: One of you should not do it), for there is no created soul, whose creator is not Allah. (Muslim Book #008, Hadith#3380) (7) Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported that a man came to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: I have a slave-girl who is our servant and she carries water for us and I have intercourse with her, but I do not want her to conceive. He said: Practice 'azl, if you like, but what is decreed for her will come to her. The person stayed back (for some time) and then came and said: The girl has become pregnant, whereupon he said: I told you what was decreed for her would come to her. (Muslim, Book #008, Hadith #3383) (8) Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported: We used to practice 'azl while the Qur'an was revealed (during the days when the Holy Prophet was alive). (Muslim Book #008, Hadith #3386) (9) Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported: We used to practice 'azl during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him). This (the news of this practice) reached Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him), and he did not forbid us. (Muslim Book #008, Hadith #3388)
Above mentioned all the hadiths are taken from Sahih Bukhari and Muslim. There are more hadiths on this topic recorded in various hadiths books but we think it will be sufficient for one by pondering over these hadiths to understand the subject matter. When we shed some light on the hadiths of Abu Sai'd Khudri (RA) we see the phrases of hadiths are "better not to do it", "should not do it" etc, none of the hadith is using the clear phrase "Do not do it". In the other hand Jabir's (RA) hadith is clear on the subject that we used to do it when prophet (peace be upon him) was living with us and prophet (peace be upon him) knew about it, even prophet gave permission to do it. If it was something impermissible in Islam prophet (peace be upon him) definitely would have prohibited it or at least a verse would have been revealed describing its prohibition, because when some companion was using the azl, same time quran was been revealed also; but no verse came down. Therefore you cannot say contraception is haram. To say something haram (forbidden) one need a clear instruction from Quran or Hadith, which is absent in this matter. Medical science was not advance in the time of prophet (peace be upon him); hence there was no safe method for contraception. It was obvious that a woman can fall pregnant in the first instant when penis is been inserted in to the vagina and yet it was ejaculated out side. No statement has been reported from any Islamic jurists regarding the prohibition of Azl. The most detailed analysis of Islamic permission of contraception was made by the great leader of the Shafi'i School of jurisprudence, al-Ghazzali (1058-1111). He discussed this issue in his great work, Ihya' 'ulum al-Din (The revival of Religious Science), in the chapter on biology in religion. Al-Ghazzali stated that there was no basis for prohibiting 'azl. For prohibition in Islam was possible only by adducing an original text (nass, an explicit provision in the Qur'an or hadith) or by analogy with a given text. In the case of contraception, there was no such text, nor was there any principle on which to base prohibition. In his view, coitus interruptus was permitted absolutely (mubah) and this permission could be ratified by analogical reasoning. A man could refrain from marriage; or marry but abstain from mating or have sexual intercourse but abstain from ejaculation inside the vagina--'azl. Although it was better to marry, have intercourse, and have ejaculation inside the vagina, abstention from these was by no means forbidden or unlawful. Encouragement to have Children The general purpose of marriage in Islam is the sexes can provide company to one another, procreate legitimate children & live in peace & tranquility to the commandments of Allah. Marriage serves as a means to emotional & sexual gratification and as a means of tension reduction.
According to Imams Abu Hanifa, Ahmad ibn Hanbal & Malik ibn Anas, marriage in Islam is recommendatory, however in certain individuals it becomes Wajib or obligatory. Imam Shafi considers it to Nafl or Mubah (preferable). The general opinion is that if a person, male or female fears that if he/she does not marry they will commit fornication, then marriage becomes "Wajib". There are many hadiths which encourage the people to get married and have children. A great emphasis has been given towards the marriage in following famous hadith: "Marry loving and fertile woman. Through you I will compete with the nations for superiority in numbers. (Abu Dawud)" You would not know whether a woman is fertile or not unless you get married. Before you start having children one after another you need to consider the circumstances around you. Whether you can cope with it or not, mother's health and children's well being and their education etc should be the criteria to go forward with more children. Therefore this hadith got noting to do with Azl. This hadith is encouraging people to get married, not ordering anybody to get married. Otherwise marriage would have been obligatory on everyone. Islam does not recognize any relationship whatsoever outside of marriage.
Look at the following hadith: Narrated 'Abdullah: We were with the Prophet while we were young and had no wealth whatever. So Allah's Apostle said, "O young people! Whoever among you can marry, should marry, because it helps him lower his gaze and guard his modesty (i.e. his private parts from committing illegal sexual intercourse etc.), and whoever is not able to marry, should fast, as fasting diminishes his sexual power." (Bukhari, book 62 hadith 4) For various reasons a person may abstain from marrying and these reasons may vary time to time and place to place. Of-course circumstances are the big questions as well. So, one should not marry if he does not possess the means to maintain a wife and future family or if he has no sex drive. If one is married and circumstances are not in favour of him to have children can he stay away from having more children or other word can he use the method of contraception? Scholars considered the following reasons or any other reason similar to them that one may use the reversible contraception. Reasons are: (A) Physical weakness. (B) Sickness. (C) The wife maintaining her beauty or figure for the sake of her husband. (D) The couple being on a journey or in a distant land. (E) Adverse political conditions, e.g. children are forcibly separated from their parents as is advocated by communism; etc. (F) The couple decide to separate in the near future. (G) The wife is an immoral person.
Permanent contraception is permissible only if the woman's life is in danger or her health is seriously threatened. Otherwise not, because in this case, one is changing the object of marriage. Object of marriage is to have sex and the sex is to insert the penis in to the vagina. It will be achieved when ejaculation take place inside the vagina. So if there is no real danger you cannot stop this process permanently, which Allah has ordained for you.
answered Feb 26 '13 at 08:00 Suhaib 30●1●4
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(Feb 26 '13 at 15:17) ZAli