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Stage 12: Logroño - Burgos, 148.0 km.
This would not be considered a horribly strenuous stage, in comparison to Stages 10 and
11 before the rest day, and its moderate length of 148 km should help the
riders get back into the swing after their long, long transfer. However, aside
from having broken their stride, there are two Cat 3 climbs and wind may well be the foe; it
is predicted to
blow as a headwind on parts of the course.
The first categoried climb of the day, the Cat 3 La Pradilla, has been
featured in the Vuelta a la Rioja, as this is Rioja land.
In 2001 Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano won the Logrono to Zaragosa stage, a
slightly flatter stage than this and another 30 or kilometers longer, but which
ran to the south, instead of to the north, to Burgos.
Tom Boonen told Eurosport last month that he would ride as far as Burgos, but
would then quit the Vuelta to rest and prepare for the Worlds, so, this being
true, Stage 12 will be the last day we would see Boonen mixing it up in a sprint.
Which leaves the other sprinter gentlemen to carry on alone...if they can make
it through the coming mountains.
Stage 13: Burgos - Santuario de la Bien Aparecida (Ampuero), 196.0 km
Stage 13 starts more brutal mountain stages, though the uphill finish to Santuario de la Bien
Aparecida looks like a blip compared to the Puerto de la Sia just past the midway
point of the stage. This year's stage that includes La Sia is quite similar to
last year's - Stage 13, which took in four categorized climbs (three Category
3's and the first category Puerto de la Sia) from Burgos to Santander.
The winner last year was Giovanni Lombardi of Acqua e Sapone, but on a flat
run-in. This year La Sia is almost at the same point in the stage, but instead
of a flat finish, this year's finish is uphill...and the agony will not yet be over for the riders.
Dali - Courtesy
Stage 14: Nestlé/La Penilla - Lagos de Covadonga, 172.3 km
The Lakes of Covadonga perhaps should be called the Russian Lakes instead...
Today is a very difficult uphill finish on a day with four climbs coming
before it. Here is the altimetry
of the famed Covadonga climb, which is the finish of the day: 14.2 kilometers
with an average gradient of 7.44%.
In 2000 was the epic battle of Heras against a Russian, Andrei
Zintchenko, who won, with Heras taking third. This year we wonder if the Russian
Menchov will still be in gold come day's end. In 2000, the parcours included
only one other climb, the 3rd Category Alto del Arbolleda, but this was the day
that Heras took over the Camiseta Ora from Angel Casero.
In 1997, it was another Russian, Pavel Tonkov, who won the day (again with
only one other climb on the stage), ahead of Zulle, the late José María "Chava"
Jimenez, Escartin and Dufaux.
Here are more recent Vuelta podiums at Lagos de Covadonga, courtesy of the
great website
Ciclismo en
1983: Alto de Campoo - Lagos de Covadonga - Lejarreta (E) Hinault (F) Alberto
Fernandez (E)
1984: Santander - Lagos de Covadonga - Dietzen (A) Caritoux (F) Alberto
Fernandez (E)
1985: Oviedo - Lagos de Covadonga - Pedro Delgado (E) R.Millar (GB) Alvaro Pino
1986: Santander - Lagos de Covadonga - R.Millar (GB) Pedro Delgado (E) Dietzen
1987: Santander - Lagos de Covadonga - Lucho Herrera (C) Belda (E) Kelly (IR)
1989: Santoña - Lagos de Covadonga - Alvaro Pino (E) O .J. Vargas (C) Fabio
Parra (C)
1991: Santander - Lagos de Covadonga - Lucho Herrera (C) Ugrumov (UK) Lejarreta
1992: Santander - Lagos de Covadonga - Pedro Delgado (E) Rominger (S) Montoya
1993: Santander - Lagos de Covadonga - Rincón (C) Rominger (S) Zülle (S)
1994: Santander - Lagos de Covadonga - Jalabert (F) R. Torres (E) A. Cepele
1996: Oviedo - Lagos de Covadonga - Jalabert (F) Zülle (S) Mauro Gianetti (S)
1997: Oviedo - Lagos de Covadonga - Tonkov (R) Zülle (S) J.M. Jiménez (E)
2000: Santander - Lagos de Covadonga - Zintchenko (R) Pugaci (MOL)
Heras (E)
2001: Gijón - Lagos de Covadonga - J.M. Mercado (E) Oscar Sevilla (E)
Joseba Beloki (E)
There is also a great graphic and photos of the 2001 Lagos de Covadonga climb
on Ciclismo en Asturias, the winner of which is a man who figured prominently in
a recent climbing stage in the 2005 edition. Click
here and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Stage 15: Cangas de Onís - Estacion de Esqui Valgrande/Pajares, 191.0 km
Were yesterday not enough, Stage 15 finishes atop another legendary Spanish
mountain, at the Pajares ski resort. As Fabio said in his Vuelta presentation
last winter: "Its the third straight mountain top finish, the sixth one in the
2005 Tour of Spain
but also the last one in the race. Indeed, maybe with the
intention to provide the fastest riders to stay in the bunch, the Vuelta
organizers - who sidelined the Angliru for the second consecutive time - made
the quite unusual decision not to include any super-demanding mountain stage
with a string of major difficulties in the last week."
The Puerto de Pajares, in the Asturian region, has featured a number of times
in the Vuelta:
1965: Mieres-Pajares (C.R.I.) - R. Poulidor (F) F. Gabica (E) E. Vélez
1988: León - Brañilín - Alvaro Pino (E) Lale Cubino (E) Angel Arroyo (E)
1989: Cangas de Onís-Brañilín - Ivan Ivanov (R) Pedro Delgado (E) Alvaro
Pino (E)
1997: Ponferrada-Brañilín - Pavel Tonkov (R) J. M. Jiménez (E) Laurent
Dufaux (S)
After this day, a collective sigh of relief should be heard (particularly
amongst the sprinters), as the final week of the Vuelta unfolds. However, there
are still two stages with multiple categoried climbs that should not be
Picasso - Courtesy
Rest Day Number 2 Quiz (Answers below, no peeking)
1. In the 2000 edition of the Vuelta, who were the top five in the Mountains
2. In the 1997 edition, who was the Meta Volantes winner?
The 1997 Meta Volantes winner. Courtesy Sportec.
3. In what country was the 1997 Meta Volantes' winner's team registered, and
what well-known, Ukrainian current pro was on their Vuelta team that year?
4. 1998 was a banner year for the Spanish in the Vuelta. Why?
5. In 1983, Stage 10 (Zaragosa to Soria), what unusual circumstance is
supposed to have cost
Marino Lejarreta his race leadership?
6. In the 2000 edition, in the final time trial in Madrid (38,6 km), which
two riders alternated back and forth at the top of the intermediate check
points? And who was the winner of that stage?
Do you have the answers???
Quiz Answers
1. Top five in the 2000 Vuelta Mountains Classification:
1. Sastre, Carlos
2. Heras, Roberto
3. Laiseka, Roberto
4. Cardenas, Rafael
5. Simoni, Gilberto
2. The 1997 Meta Volantes winner was Italian Mauro Radaelli of the AKI-Safi
3. The AKI-Safi team was registered in Monaco. Sergiy Honchar was part of the
AKI-Safi team for the 97 Vuelta.
4. Spain had not had a home country winner for six years, until Abraham Olano
won in 1998. Not only that, but three Spaniards graced the final podium - Olano,
Escartín and Jimenez.
Abraham Olano. Courtesy Sportec.
5. The wind was so strong on that stage that it knocked Marino
to the ground.
6. Angel Casero and Santos González alternated back and forth at
the check points:
Km 8:
1. Casero 8.55
2. González at 1"
Km 18:
1. González 20.53
2. Casero at 13"
Km 28:
1. González at 37.32
2. Casero at 10"
The eventual winner was Santos González with a time of 45.26.
Spain by Salvador Dali. Courtesy


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A Tennessee woman accused of trying to use a coat hanger to abort her 24-week-old fetus pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder in a Nashville-area court on Tuesday, a sheriff's official said.
Anna Yocca, 31, was indicted this month for attempting to abort the fetus in a bathtub in September. She began bleeding heavily, and was taken to the hospital.
The infant, named Leo Kluge, survived but his quality of life was harmed, and he will need extensive medical care, according to a complaint filed by Murfreesboro Police Detective Tommy Roberts.
The charge for the attempted abortion led to complaints by pro-choice activists, some of whom appeared in court and outside of court on Tuesday wearing T-shirts and carrying signs in support of Yocca, according to Twitter posts. The shirts read "Abortion on Demand & Without Apology."
Yocca appeared by video monitor from the Rutherford County Jail in Murfreesboro, about 35 miles southeast of Nashville, said Lisa Marchesoni, spokeswoman for the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Yocca told Circuit Judge Royce Taylor that she needed an attorney, and a public defender was appointed.
Yocca will return to court on Jan. 5.
(Reporting by Tim Ghianni; Editing by Mary Wisniewski and James Dalgleish)

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Nisbet Plantation
St Kitts & Nevis
- 7 nights
- from $900 per person
Nisbet Plantation, a historic coconut plantation, is set on 30 acres of tropical landscaped gardens, edging the island's reef-protected shore with a white sand beach.
At a Glance
The Caribbean's only historic plantation inn on the beach
Old world charm welcomes you in and modern-day conveniences – Wi-Fi, hiker GPS, Flip video™ cameras – keep you connected
In the late 1700s, British Navy Captain Horatio Nelson visited Nisbet (then a plantation) and met Frances "Fanny" Nisbet. Fanny was the niece of the President of Nevis and widow of Dr. Nisbet, owner of Nisbet Plantation. Nelson and Fanny quickly fell in love and were married on March 11, 1787 at Fig Tree Church on Nevis
Insider's View
Many of the staff have been at Nisbet Plantation for over 20 years, one particular character you will meet every evening at dinner service is Patterson Fleming - famous for his tie collection!Gemma Dobson
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I love the relaxed, laid-back vibe at the beach bar. I visited when they were putting the mosaic tiles into the tables on the beach and was able to help create one of the designs!Gemma Dobson
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Prince Charles has stayed here in the past - a photograph of him at Nisbet hangs in the Great House!Gemma Dobson
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While away some time at the Sea Breeze Beach Bar, watching the national bird, the Brown Pelican, fishing for it's breakfast.Katie May
Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your vacation to Nisbet Plantation
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is the Caribbean's only historic plantation inn set right on the beach.
Steeped in history this old plantation now offers discerning guests the chance to enjoy gourmet dining and attentive service at this idyllic beach setting.
With just 36 cottage style accommodations the plantation offers old world charm with all the modern day conveniences you'd like to keep you connected with wifi available throughout the property. The rooms offer traditional style decors and are very comfortable, oozing with character and charm. When staying here you really do feel like you a personal guest of the owner.
There are three restaurants to choose from, Coconuts which is where breakfast is served daily and offers a beautiful location where you can hear the waves lapping through the shutters. Also down by the beach is the casual Sea Breeze where you can dine with the sand in between your toes and lastly the most magnificent of them all The Great House which is where you can take afternoon tea and dine in the evenings. You really are spoiled for choice.
The 36 rooms and suites at the Nisbet Plantation are housed in pale lemon-hued cottages with traditional Nevisian white pyramid roofs. Each cottage is set within a palm-filled quarter acre of land and designed to offer the utmost in comfort and privacy with a tasteful, island casual décor featuring cane furniture and island art.
Rooms include:
- Welcome beverage
Complimentary wireless internet
Complimentary bathroom amenities and robe
Custom-stocked mini-bar (contact the Front Desk for a shopping list prior to your arrival)
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Iron and ironing board
In-room safe
Tea and coffee making facilities
In-room ice delivery
Twin beds are available for all rooms upon request. Roll away beds and cribs are also available.
|Deluxe Garden Suite
Located in the middle of the resort, these suites feature a king-size bed, full bathroom with shower, an enclosed porch with pull-out sofa bed and a patio.
|Lower Deluxe Junior Suite
Located closest to the ocean, these suites feature a king-size bed, a living room area with pull-out sofa bed, full bathroom with shower, wet bar and an open ocean facing patio.
|Upper Premier Junior Suite
Located closest to the ocean, these suites feature a king-size bed, living room area with pull-out sofa bed, full bathroom with shower, wet bar and a balcony overlooking the ocean.
Families are welcome at Nisbet Plantation - children under 8 years of age are encouraged to eat dinner at 6pm in the Great House.
Other facilities at Nisbet include a swimming pool, spa and gift shop.
Other activities available from the plantation include hiking, cycling, snorkeling, diving and deep sea fishing.
Location & Directions
St Kitts & Nevis
Nevis in the British West Indies is the smaller and less developed island, Nevis, is just 36-square miles. Nisbet Plantation is situated in the north of the island.
When to go
Offering warm temperatures throughout the year the Caribbean is a perfect year round destination. With an average of 9-hours of sunshine a day the peak season runs from December through to April which is the dry season when you can expect very little rainfall. May to November are the slightly wetter months where you will find an increase in rainfall as the summer season goes on and with that some humidity, however the Summer months are still a great time to travel as the temperatures are hot and the rain tends to come in short heavy bursts but not all day long. The wettest months with the most humidity are September and October and these are the most probable months for hurricanes to occur in the region although many islands have not experienced hurricanes for a number of years. The average daily temperatures range from the mid-seventies in the winter months and mid-eighties in the summertime.


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In reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi bagging the the online reader's poll for TIME magazine's Person of the Year, Congress said that he has achieved this feat by ripping everyone's pockets and throats, adding that the latter is least concerned about the common people courtesy the rising prices of commodities.
"All of us know how online voting works. It is very nice that he is on the cover page of TIME magazine. Many people have come on the cover page earlier also, but he has torn every citizen's pocket. He is least concerned about the common people courtesy the rising prices and by putting all of us in problem he has become 'Man of the Year'," Congress leader Renuka Chowdhary told ANI.
Also read - PM Narendra Modi beats Obama, Trump to win TIME Person of the Year 2016 readers poll
"Who won't consider him the 'Man of the Year' in this world? Is it a normal thing to tear up every citizen's pocket and throat with one stroke?" she added.
The poll of the TIME magazine's Person of the Year had contenders like U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, outgoing U.S. leader Barack Obama Russian President Vladimir Putin, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, FBI Chief James Comey, Apple CEO Tim Cook, parents of slain Muslim-American soldier Humanyun Khan, Khizr and Ghazala Khan, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, British Prime Minister Theresa May and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Prime Minister Modi had won the readers' poll of Time's Person of the Year in 2014 as well.
The Prime Minister was among the contenders for the annual honour even in 2015, but could not make it to the final eight.
Last year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was Time's 'Person of the Year'.


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Local business leaders in a wide range of enterprises, from travel to accounting to banking, are seeing different degrees of impact on their businesses from the national economic crisis, but one thing they are all noticing is that people are nervous.
Local business leaders in a wide range of enterprises, from travel to accounting to banking, are seeing different degrees of impact on their businesses from the national economic crisis, but one thing they are all noticing is that people are nervous.
To that end, they say, the thing that would most help stabilize the economy is to boost consumer confidence. And the sooner the better, they say, before things get worse.
"There's so much bad news that people aren't going out to buy things they would normally buy when they're worried about if they're going to have a paycheck next week," said David Cocks, president and CEO of Walden Savings Bank.
That fear can be especially troublesome when it's coming from small-business owners, as they hold back on spending, expanding and — this is crucial — hiring, because they're not sure how bad things are going to get, said John D'Ambrosio, president of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
"I think that's probably the biggest effect on the economy, because when small-business people are afraid, they're not creating new jobs," he said.
Enhancing that fear is the price of fuel.
"They don't know what their winter bill is going to be," he said, "not only for their home, but for their business."
Municipalities are also being hit. It goes like this: People lose their jobs. As those people lose their homes because of mortgages they can't afford, towns and cities lose the property taxes they were paying. That leaves less money to pay salaries for police, firefighters, trash collectors and so on.
"Can't you see this just mushrooming all through the Hudson Valley?" asked David S. MacFarland, president and CEO of Riverside Bank.
Stabilizing the economy would also loosen up the credit market. As it is, many banks have tightened lending standards — either on their own or because of more vigilant auditors eager to ensure that the freewheeling lending practices that led to the subprime mortgage crisis aren't repeated — and are less willing to lend money for business expansions and new construction, said Tom Weddell, managing partner of the accounting firm Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell.
"Banks tightening their credit will have more of an effect in the next six moths to a year, when there's not new buildings going up and business expansions and that kind of thing," he said. "Contractors are going to feel the pinch, and everybody who supports the contractors are going to feel it."
RAL Supply Group is already feeling it.
While the company's business has been stable or even up a percent or two over the year because of aggressive sales and new customer recruitment, it's had to cut costs, and has laid off about 10 percent of its workforce and reduced hours on other employees, said President Charlie Milich.
"We're seeing new construction slow down to a crawl," he said. "And remodeling probably is not going as robustly as it usually does this time of year."


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Work experience
2004 - Present
EpicCare Program Manager
The Road to CPOE, Inc.
Kaiser Permanente is the leading US healthcare services / insurance provider with 8.9 million members and 121,000 employees and 7,800 physicians
Retained by Southern California Kaiser Permanente (based in Pasadena, CA) to serve as Orange County Program Manager in executing transition from a highly customized, deeply embedded legacy Electronic Health Record system to KP HealthConnect / EpicCare - a significant part of themost ambitious and successful implementation of Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and the Electronic Health Record in the world.
Representative Accomplishments
· Successfully executed comprehensive three year EpicCare Inpatient and Ambulatory Electronic Health Record deployment project with on-time and on-budget delivery. Service area is comprised of 780 physicians and 2,500 staff members, providing integrated, multi-specialty health care services at 16 medical offices and two acute care facility.
· Gained management and staff support in early stages, to move forward with project, overcoming severe staff and physician resistance to transition from a 30 year old familiar, deeply embedded legacy Electronic Health Record to KP HealthConnect / EpicCare.
2001 - 2004
Senior Vice-President, CIO
Health care system comprised of three acute care facilities serving Central Illinois, including Memorial Medical Center (teaching hospital affiliated with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine). Total of 562 licensed beds, 600+ physicians, and 5,000+ employees
Member of Executive Management Team, reporting directly to CEO, and charged with invigorating the Information Technology and Medical Records Departments to elevate patient safety and gain a competitive market advantage through the deployment of the Electronic Health Record.
-Collaborated with the Chief Medical Officer in crafting the Information Technology Vision as a rallying point for the organization seeking to differentiate itself in the market place.
-Organized Physician IT Steering Committee with Chief Medical Officer and the Electronic Health Record Champion Committee with Chief Nursing Officer. Built trust and gained in-depth knowledge of existing processes by accompanying physicians and nurses on rounds.
-Delivered one-on-one presentations of Cerner Millennium Electronic Health Record system to 350+ physicians.
Representative Accomplishments
·Directed team of 82 Information Technology and 72 Medical Record staff members in successful implementation of the Cerner Millennium Electronic Health Record (order entry, results review) and First Net Emergency Department Management System (including electronic physician and nursing documentation),
·Reduced delinquent medical records from 37% to 16%; instrumental in assisting organization achieve a 98% JCAHO rating.
·Created wireless-everywhere/un-tethered workforce via tablet PC's, PDA's, and Vocera phones.
1986 - 2001
Palomar Pomerado health
$400 Million Health Care / Wellness system and largest public hospital district in California, comprised of two hospitals and convalescent centers, health clinic network, home health care and mental health care facilities.
Member of the Executive Management Team, reporting directly to the CEO, and charged with transforming the organization into high tech health care system while maintaining the high touch tradition.
- Organized a physician IT steering committee to lead and promote all clinical information system efforts and built a multi-disciplinary electronic health record committee at both hospitals.
- Introduced personal computing at the desktop for all management staff.
Representative Accomplishments
· Deployed online order management and patient care charting in all patient rooms and ancillary care areas; first successful deployment of the Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) in California.
· Acquired and deployed the Cernerlaboratory, radiology and Delta Home Health laptop-based clinical documentation systems.
· Designed, developed, and implemented paperless human resource and on-line time and attendance systems.


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Businesses and commercial facilities everywhere depend on creating a positive impression on customers and prospective clients who enter their buildings, and nothing ruins a good impression faster than dirty, yellowing, or stained carpeting. Coffee spills, asphalt yellowing, food stains, cooking oils, grease, and tracked-in dirt can significantly diminish carpet's appearance.
In order to protect the life of the carpet and maintain a clean and pleasant appearance, it is highly recommended that commercial facilities adopt a routine maintenance program that incorporates regularly scheduled carpet cleanings. Proper and consistent carpet maintenance extends the life of the carpet, promotes a healthy indoor environment, and protects the aesthetic appeal of the building.
No two buildings are alike, so a routine maintenance program should be tailored to meet the needs of the facility. However, all commercial carpet maintenance programs should incorporate the following:
- Regular dry soil removal – The majority of soil in carpet is dry and should be removed with a quality vacuum cleaner. High traffic areas should be vacuumed daily while light traffic areas may only need to be vacuumed 1-2 times per week. Walk-off mats placed at the entrances of buildings trap soil at the door, reducing the amount that gets tracked onto the carpet.
- Interim cleanings – In addition to dry soils, carpets also accumulate greasy, oily soils that require periodic cleaning to remove. Interim maintenance methods for commercial carpet include:
- Encapsulation
- Absorbent pad (bonnet pad)
- Dry foam
- Routine deep cleanings– While interim carpet cleanings can help maintain a high level of appearance on commercial carpeting, deep cleanings must still be performed to remove deep imbedded soiling. Deep cleaning methods for commercial carpeting include:
- Hot water extraction
- Shampoo
Professional carpet cleaners, building service contractors, and in-house service providers can depend on Jon-Don for the chemicals, tools, and equipment they need to clean and maintain the carpet in any type of business or commercial institution. From low-moisture encapsulation cleaning to bonnet shampooing or traditional hot water extraction, Jon-Don is your one-stop shop for all your commercial carpet care needs.
Training Opportunity: The Commercial Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCMT) training course guides professional cleaners step by step on how to deliver the quality and performance clients demand. This course delves into how commercial carpet differs from residential in construction, backings, and how installation can affect the cleaning. Sales and marketing tips are covered, and the importance of regular maintenance programs is stressed. This course qualifies for IICRC certification and Continuing Education Credits.


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VFuel is the most easily digestible gel on the market. We use dextrose instead of fructose so there is almost no chance of any gastric distress when consuming VFuel. In addition, we use a blend of supplements that is very unique and has shown to drastically limit muscle fatigue and breakdown. And, unlike a few of our competitors, we can keep the cost per packet down as we are not driven by profits but are here to help endurance athletes, like ourselves, achieve their goals. To read more about what separates us from all of the others you can go to the following pages: VFuel Advantage & Ingredients.
We recommend finding the optimal levels for you, individually. Everyone is different with different goals, paces, body types, home climates, etc. To tell you there is only way way to consume VFuel would be a bit misleading. In general, we advise consuming one packet every 30/45 minutes during any given endurance activity. In addition, we recommend consuming one packet about 15 minutes before the workout/race and one immediately following the workout/race. Always follow with a gulp or two of water. Read more on the following page: Training
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The upcoming Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 looks to be a price versus performance winner from what we can tell from the time spent with our early sample. If the rumored price of $133 is correct and the retail versions overclock like ours did then this will be hands down one of the hottest dual-core processors this summer. Intel has perfected the 45nm process and every new processor series they release based on it exceeds our expectations. The Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 is one of those processors.
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Korigad Trek
About Korigad Fort
Korigad (also called Koraigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort located about 20 km south of Lonavla in Pune district,Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 929 meter above sea level.The planned township of Aamby Valley is built over the fort's southern and eastern foothills. The closest village is Peth Shahpur about 1 km north of the fort.The fort is located about 929 m 3,049 feet above sea level, rising over 200 meter or 660 feet higher than the neighboring valleys. To the east, there lie two artificial lakes part of the Aamby Valley project which later drain into the Mulshi reservoir. There are two lakes on the top of the fort.This fort can be visited in any time of the year. Even a night trek during summer gives nice experience. There are lot of camping sites on the fort. There are three temples on the fort which provide ample cover. The Korai Devi temple can accommodate 25 persons.
Korigad Fort History
During 1657 Korigad was captured by Shivaji Maharaj along with Tung , Tikona , Visapur , Lohagad Fort and few more. Twelve forts were kept with Shivaji Maharaj after the treaty of Purander, Shivaji Maharaj kept Korigad Fort with him which proves the importance of this fort. March 11th 1818 , Col Prothar attacked this Fort after three days of fighting with Valour by Mavalas, the British blew off the store room of ammunition using canon fire and the fort was lost to British on March 14th 1818.
Batches for Korigad Trek
Registration are Closed
Korigad Fort Map
Korigad Fort Trek Information
- Fort Korigad Height is 929 Meters or 3049 feet
- Korigad Trek difficulty level easy grade
- Korigad Fort Trek is advisable during summer
Event Details
Korigad Trek details
- Korigad Fort Trek Difficulty Level: Easy.
- Base Village for Korigad Fort: Peth Shahpur.
- Region: Lonavala.
- Total time required for climbing Korigad Fort: 1 hour one way.
- Duration: and 1 day.
- Korigad Fort Height: 3000 ft. (approx)
- Travelling by Bus
- Cost: Rs 1400
Korigad Trek Itinerary
Korigad Monsoon Trek Event Itinerary
06:00 Meeting at Pritam da dhaba, Dadar (East).
06:15 Leave for Korigad fort trek.
06:30 Chembur Diamond Garden.
07:00 Vashi below main bridge near Vashi Plaza.
07:30 Kalamboli Mcdonalds.
10:00 Reach at Peth Shahapur.
10:15 Breakfast.
10:45 Ascend.
11:45 Reach on top and explore.
13:30 Start descend.
14:30 Reach at base village and Lunch.
15:30 Start return journey to Mumbai.
22:00 Approx arrival at Dadar.
Cost Includes
- 1 veg Breakfast ,1 veg Lunch and 1 Evening tea.
- Travel Dadar to Dadar by private vehicle.
- Trek Leader Expertise Charges.
Cost Excludes
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption.
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.
How to Register
For Registration and confirmation transfer Rs.1400.00 per person in the given a/c
Account Name - Treks and Trails
Bank Name - Axis Bank
Account Number - 917020047534079
Branch: Churchgate – Mumbai
IfSC Code - UTIB0000695
Account Type - Current Account
Batches for Korigad Trek
Registration are Closed
Please Call or email for any clarification:
- Treks and Trails Mumbai mobile/Whatsapp - 8828746865 / 8828004949 ( 11 am to 7 pm only - Monday to Saturday )
Cancellation Policy:
- 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 3 days prior to the event date.
- No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days. No show No Refund.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
Things to Carry
Things to carry
2/3 liters of water.
Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.
Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.
Good Torch must with extra battery.
Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek.
One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters.
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables / phones in plastic bags.
Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don't want to get wet.
Sun Cap and Sunscreen.
Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.
Identity Proof.
Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.
FAQ Korigad Trek
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can we drive till Peth Shahpur?
2. Distance from Mumbai to Peth Shahpur?
Three hours drive from Mumbai - 125 km approx.
3. Distance from Pune to Peth Shahpur?
Two and Half hour's drive from Pune - 90 km approx.
4. Number of days required for this event?
One day.
5. Is there food available on Korigad fort?
No. Food available at base village
6. How much time required climbing Korigad fort?
1 hour (one way).
7. Where can we park our cars?
Base Village at your own risk
8. Is there any parking charge?
9. Are toilet available on Korigad fort?
Not available. During the trek toilets are not available.
Toilets are available at base village - eastern style commode.
10. Do Single Travellers Female sign up for these events?
We have 60 - 40 % or more Male - Female ratios on our events.
Many Single Travelling Female join our events.
11. Are Kids allowed on treks?
Kids below 15 with Parents supervision only
12. What type of food will be provided?
Only Veg local home cooked food is available.
13. Phone Connectivity?
Limited phone connectivity available for most cellular service
15. Is cash payment or spot payment accepted?
Cash payment is not accepted.
Registration against 100% upfront payment only via Paytm / UPI / NEFT / IMPS / Payment Gateway
On the spot payment not accepted.
We need to book in advance bus / jeep and make other arrangements upfront payment is must.
16. Will I get bottled water?
Normal well water shall be provided.
17. Can I charge my phone?
No electricity. Please carry a power bank if required.
18. How is the weather now?
Summer Temperature Night 20oC - Day 39°C approx
Monsoon it rains very heavily please double pack your expensive phones and gadgets.
19. Can we smoke or drink alcohol?
NO. People caught smoking or drinking alcohol will be asked to exit event on immediate basis.
20. Can we listen to music on bluetooth speaker?
Listening to music on earphones or bluetooth speaker is not allowed while trekking, bluetooth speaker not allowed inside homestay.
21. How do I make payment?
You can pay online on our website in how to register tabs.


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The 6-Week Options Trading Kickstarter: What Are Options, and Why Should We Care About Them?
Steve Smith breaks down the basics of options trading.
Editor's note: To help investors get their feet wet with options trading, Minyanville has launched this "6-Week Options Kickstarter," an educational series aimed at increasing understanding of the basic nuts and bolts of options. In this series, veteran options trader Steve Smith will take you through options fundamentals with an emphasis on real-world applications. Note: Intermediate or advanced-level traders may get more mileage out of Minyanville's 9 Weeks to Better Options Trading series.
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-- Emil Faber
Even as stock-trading activity continues to decline, the popularity of options is on the rise.
Average monthly trading volume in stocks was 6.5 billion shares through the first half of 2012 -- nearly 50% below the 12.2 million shares per month average seen in 2008.
Meanwhile, options volume has increased by an average of 19% in the past six years, and with good reason.
The development of electronic trading platforms and the decimalization of options have greatly lowered the cost of entry for retail options traders. In addition, we have seen an ever-expanding choice of products, such as options on ETFs like the Spyder Trust (SPY), which only launched in 2005 due to licensing issues, and weekly options on names such as Google (GOOG) and Apple (AAPL) have provided an ever-expanding selection of options to trade.
The increase in options trading volume has not gone unnoticed by the major online brokers. TD Ameritrade (AMTD), and Schwab (SCHW) have expanded their options platforms through their respective acquisitions of ThinkorSwim and OptionXpress, and offer a growing range of educational tools and resources.
Brokerage firms reap multiple benefits from options. Options transactions are typically more expensive than stock trades and also carry better profit margins. Also, by educating retail investors about the proper use of options, the brokerage firms are creating smarter customers that will do more trading over the long term, thus creating a virtuous growth cycle.
So let's start at the very beginning by learning what options are, and why we should care about them.
The Option Contract
We use the term "option contract" for a reason since an options transaction is literally a contract between the buyer and seller. Contracts come in two forms: puts and calls.
A call option gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy shares in a security at a specified price (known as the strike price) within a given time frame that ends on a specific date (which we call the expiration date).
On the other side of the trade, the seller of the call option has the obligation to sell said security at the specified strike price within the time frame. In a standard option, each contract represents 100 shares of the underlying equity.
For example, the buyer of an Apple September $600 call has the right to purchase 100 shares of Apple at $600 at anytime up to the September 22 expiration date, regardless of what price Apple shares are trading at the time.
The seller (also knows as the writer) of that September $600 call has the obligation to sell 100 shares of Apple at $600 at any point prior to the expiration date.
If the call owner decides to purchase the underlying shares, we say that he is "exercising" his right to do so. If the call writer is forced to sell shares, he is being "assigned" his obligation.
A put option gives the buyer the right to sell shares at a specified strike price prior to the expiration date. And on the other side, the seller of a put option has the obligation to purchase shares at the strike price prior to the expiration date.
At any given time, most equity and ETF options offer a multitude of strike prices, which are typically in $5 increments (though options in some smaller stocks trade in $1 or $2.50 increments), and at minimum, four expiration dates throughout the year that occur on the third Friday of the month. Also, many different expiration periods -- such as quarterly, monthly, and even weekly options -- have been added to popular issues in recent years.
Unlike stocks, where each one has a finite number of shares to be traded, the options market can create an unlimited number of contracts. And whereas all shareholders can make or lose money depending on the price of a stock, the option market is a zero-sum game. For every dollar made in the option market, there is a dollar lost.
Options Come with Premiums
The cost of an option is usually referred to as its "premium." Back to our Apple September $600 call example: With shares of Apple at $605 on July 6, the call was priced at $35 per contract.
Given that the strike price is $5 below the current stock price, the call is said to have $5 of intrinsic value.
The other $30, which is comprised of time and implied volatility, is described as extrinsic value.
Put options that have strikes that are above the current stock price have intrinsic value. Those below the current price have only extrinsic value.
Options that have intrinsic value are said to be "in-the-money," while those strikes above the current stock price and whose value is solely extrinsic are said to be "out-of-the-money." If an option expires out-of-the money, it is worthless and all rights and obligations cease.
Insurance Analogy
It is interesting to note that quite a bit of options terminology overlaps with that of the insurance industry. An option's price or value is referred to as its premium (like an insurance premium). The purchaser of an option has losses limited to the amount of the premium. The seller of an option is regarded as a writer (like an insurance underwriter). And an option's expiration date is analogous to a term insurance policy.
The insurance analogy crosses over to options pricing.
It costs a lot of money to insure a house sitting on a fault line in San Francisco.
The same is true for volatile stocks. Let's take Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA), a biotech whose share price can double or get cut in half on an FDA ruling. Its options are dramatically more expensive than that of companies like ExxonMobil (XOM) or ConEdison (ED), which have much more stable businesses and stock prices.
In our next article, we'll advance our discussion by exploring exactly how these premiums get valued.
Here is a complete schedule for the 6-Week Options Trading Kickstarter:
1. What Are Options, and Why Should We Care About Them?
2. Option Pricing Basics
3. Meet the Greeks
4. How to use Options: Three Basic Principles
5. Covered Calls
6. Hedging, Portfolio Protection, and Avoiding Disaster
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Effective Email
Email is a fundamdental part of our daily lives and it is important to communicate effectively via this medium without being misunderstood or misconstrued.
How to communicate powerfully by email
There are a few simple rules to ensure that your emails are read in the first place and stay useful to the recipient.
Subject Lines are Headlines
The headline in a newspaper does two things: It grabs your attention and informs you what the article is about so you can decide whether you want to read further. Email subject lines need to do the same thing.
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Because everyone gets emails they do not want (spam), appropriate use of the subject line increases the chances your email will be read and not deleted without so much as a glance.
Of course, just as it would be ridiculous to publish a newspaper without headlines, never leave the subject line blank.
Make One Point per Email
The beauty of email, compared with letters, is that it doesn't cost any more to send several mails than it does to send one.
So, if you need to communicate with someone about several matters, write a separate email on each subject. That way your correspondent can reply to each one in the appropriate time-frame. One topic might only require a short reply that he or she can make straight away. Another topic might require more research. By writing separate emails, you get clearer answers.
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Internal Email
Internal email should be checked regularly throughout the working day and returned in a much quicker manner as it often involves timely projects, immediate updates, meeting notes, and so on.
Nonetheless, internal emails, just like other emails, should not be informal. Remember, these are written forms of communication that can be printed out and viewed by others than those originally intended for. Always use your spell checker, and avoid slang.
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The Indians are as hot as any team in baseball right now. They've won four games in a row and are doing it with both offense and pitching. Over that stretch they've outscored teams 39-5, the last two wins coming off former Cy Young winners, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. Their starting rotation has posted an ERA of 1.38 over the last four games.
Ryan Raburn, signed as a utility player, has been the unlikely sparkplug in the batting order. He matched a career-high with four hits, a feat he also accomplished on Monday night at Kansas City. Dating back to his final plate appearance in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader at Kansas City, Raburn has gone 12-for-his-last-14 (. 7-for-7 at one point) with four home runs and nine RBI to raise his season average from .195 to .364.
Carlos Santana and Asdrubal Cabrera are also swinging the bat well. Santana has hit in six straight games (11-22) raising his average to .395. Cabrera has hit safely in 10 straight (14-37.
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Rapper Tyga's Son Drives a Ferrari Toy Car on His 3rd Birthday – Video
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin will miss the next three to four weeks recovering from a broken left hand.
The Wild announced Brodin had surgery Wednesday. He's one of the top four blue-liners and by far the team's leader with a plus-19 rating.
Brodin was hurt in the second period at St. Louis on Tuesday night. The Wild beat the Blues 6-2 in their third straight game with their entire lineup available, after a number of injuries to their forwards scattered throughout the season. Now Brodin will be out of action until March, with the Wild right on the cusp of the playoff cut in a crowded Western Conference race.
The Wild are 18-4-4 at home this season. They will begin a five-game homestand Thursday against NHL-worst Arizona.
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When installing roof vents, appropriate locations for vents must first be determined and marked with a nail from the inside prior to cutting. Appropriate locations are between rafters, roughly 18 inches below the roof's peak, and only on one side of the roof. Shingles must be removed from the outside around the potential venting area using a utility knife. The cutout area should be 1/2 inch larger than the vent size. After this, drill a starter hole at the edge of the cutout, and saw the roof out from this. Attempt to place the vent into this hole, but shingle adhesive or nails may need to be removed to make it fit.
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Who Are the Greatest Fictional Presidents in Movie History?
It's often difficult to see a president's true legacy until someone makes a movie about them. As we get ready to learn all about Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg's Oscar hopeful 'Lincoln,' it seems a fitting time to reacquaint ourselves with other presidents lucky enough to earn a cinematic treatment, so we may assess what they gave to their country and for what they will be remembered.
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President Thomas J. WhitmoreBill Pullman - 'Independence Day'
Pundits argued that President Whitmore's youth robbed him of the experience necessary to run the nation's executive branch. But when aliens invaded our world in an all-out push for complete global annihilation, Whitmore's youth and daredevil wherewithal ended up being just what we needed to repel the threat. President Thomas J. Whitmore not only fought with us, but through the death of his wife the First Lady, he suffered with us as well.
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President Merkin MuffleyPeter Sellers - 'Dr. Strangelove (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb)
President Merkin Muffley will most likely be remembered for his role as sitting president during a nuclear apocalypse. But his mere presence does not indicate complete culpability, and it would do this president a disservice to ignore his easy humor and good nature. While often in over his head, he kept his head all the same and never lost his ability to communicate with world leaders in a fun, casual manner.
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President WhiteDonald Pleasence - 'Escape from New York'
We all remember where we were back in '88 when we heard President White's plane had gone down over the old New York Penal Colony. We never thought we'd get him back again. But President White held on. Sure, he let people put wigs on him, and there's very minor evidence he was probably sexually abused during his kidnapping. But once his shackles were undone, President White went full-on mad dog on his oppressors. He may have looked weak, but this was one baldie you didn't want to mess with.
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President James MarshallHarrison Ford - 'Air Force One'
When you imagine what would happen if Air Force One were taken over by terrorists, the first thing that comes to mind is some secret escape hatch to keep the president safe. For those not old enough to remember, President James Marshal had the opportunity to take such an escape hatch when his plane was hijacked and, like any great president would, opted instead to remain onboard so he could plow through terrorist bastards like he was Steven Seagal or something. People often forget the tenacity required to win an election. Terrorists are nothing.
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President Tom BeckMorgan Freeman - 'Deep Impact'
You turn on your television to hear the president inform the country that everyone who doesn't win a very limited lottery is going to die a horrible fiery and/or watery death. That sort of thing might normally cause a panic. Luckily, when we faced this challenge, our president was none other than Tom Beck, owner of one of the smoothest, most reassuring voices in Presidential history. When President Beck told you you were going to die, it was not a death sentence, but a gift.
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President LindbergTommy %22Tiny%22 Lister, Jr. - 'The Fifth Element'
When you're a massive, bald man who spends every waking moment half crossed-eyed, you tend to get what you want. Such will be the case with President Lindberg. Faced with a big ball of evil intent on destroying all life, Lindberg will do what all great presidents do: Hire loose cannon renegade ex-cops like Bruce Willis and team them up with highly annoying radio personalities. Yes, in the future there will still be radio shows.
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President Tug BensonLloyd Bridges - 'Hot Shots: Part Deux'
Sometimes a president has to get his hands dirty. President Tug Benson knew this full well. Even when his action man Topper Harley already had Saddam Hussein more or less beaten, President Benson showed up and personally relieved him from the fight.
President Benson may have lacked a brain, but he had gumption. The man utterly destroyed Hussein, not only freezing him with a fire extinguisher, but exploding the resulting icicle into a million pieces. Do you want a president who sends soldiers to their deaths without a second thought, or do you want someone who's not afraid to get in the ring himself?
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President James DaleJack Nicholson - 'Mars Attacks!'
Presidents must often face un-winnable scenarios, and a surprising number of these un-winnable situations prove actually un-winnable. Sometimes these presidents display their greatest poise and strength not by how they fight these wars but by how they accept defeat.
James Dale was not one of these presidents. During one of America's sillier but no less violent alien occupations, President Dale simply could not get a footing on how to attack these big brained Martians. In the end, he was taken out with a mere prank handshake after agreeing to a joke truce. A tragic end for a good man simply out of his league.
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Dave Kovic (As President Bill Mitchell)Kevin Kline - 'Dave'
Dave Kovic was not elected president but ended up supplying the country with a better one then the worthless fool they voted for. We're not supposed to know this, but when President Bill Mitchell had a stroke, his recovery was not as speedy as everyone said. White House officials actually hired Dave Kovic to pose as the president. But instead of just playing the fool, Dave actually helped out some orphans and outed Washington corruption while he was at it. He even gave the First Lady an orgasm (allegedly) for the first time in forever. A true American hero.
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President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert CamachoTerry Crews - 'Idiocracy'
With IQs dwindling faster than ever, we may be in for a less than stellar future. But at least we'll have a super kick-ass president. With is beautiful long hair, massive physique, and take no guff attitude, President Camacho certainly stands among our greatest leaders, so long as we don't adjust for intellectual deflation. He will display knowledge enough to at least hire the smartest man alive while everyone else just makes fun of him for the weird way he talks, resulting in a resurgence of agriculture. Sometimes that's all it takes to get your name in the history books.


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Dow AgroSciences is offering two new nematode-resistant cotton varieties – Phytogen 417 WRF and Phytogen 427 WRF – for the 2014 season. Both have shown the ability to significantly reduce root-knot nematode populations in fields and increase yields where they were tested.
The average number of nematodes in a series of Phytogen plots was 38 root-knot nematodes per 100 CCs of soil," said Joel Faircloth, cotton development specialist for Phytogen. "Phytogen 417 had 17 and Phytogen 499 WRF, which was our susceptible check, had 650."
The percentage reduction of nematodes for Phytogen 427 was 94 percent and for Phytogen 417 was 96 percent," said Faircloth, who spoke at the Consultants Conferences at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in New Orleans.
Yields were also significantly higher for the two new root-knot-nematode resistant varieties under heavy nematode pressure in on-farm trials. The two varieties reduced nematodes numbers by an average of 94 percent and increased yields by an average of 106 pounds of lint per acre.
"We want to focus these varieties on root-knot nematode acres," said Faircloth. "If you look at these two trials in Alabama you can see that they are under very, very heavy pressure from root-knot nematodes (more than 2,000 nematodes per sample. And you can look at the yield advantage, 253 pounds and 120 pounds, over the non-nematode-resistant varieties."
The root-knot-nematode resistant varieties are among six Phytogen introduced this year, says Duane Canfield, portfolio marketing leader and general manager for Phytogen Cottonseed.
"In the past we had a variety, Phytogen 367, which had root-knot-nematode tolerance," he said. "It has done quite well and been a good tool for growers. We're very excited in 2014 to have the two-gene resistance to root-knot nematodes."
Canfield said soil tests done in mid-season that was show a 60 percent reduction in nematodes with Phytogen 367 are showing a greater than 90 percent reduction with Phytogen 417 and Phytogen 427.
"Phytogen 417 WRF will be geared more toward west Texas," he noted. "It has a little storm tolerance to fit that geography, and our other product that will be a little more broadly used in the Mid-South and the Southeast will be our Phytogen 427 WRF.
"These products will have the vigor and yield potential that people have come to expect from Phytogen, but the real exciting news is the level of root-knot nematode tolerance they provide."
To read more about Phytogen Cottonseed, visit www.dowagro.com/phytogen


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By Abu Amina Elias
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
It is permissible to initiate the greeting of peace with non-Muslim citizens if this serves a beneficial purpose such as maintaining good relations with them and displaying a good example of Islamic behavior. This is based upon the Prophet's general command to spread peace and it is the opinion of some of his prominent companions.
Abdullah ibn Umar reported: A man asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, "Which Islam is best?" The Prophet said:
تُطْعِمُ الطَّعَامَ وَتَقْرَأُ السَّلاَمَ عَلَى مَنْ عَرَفْتَ وَمَنْ لَمْ تَعْرِفْ
To feed the hungry and to greet with peace those you know and those you do not know.
Source: Sahih Bukhari 28, Grade: Sahih
Ammar ibn Yasir, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
ثَلَاثٌ مَنْ جَمَعَهُنَّ فَقَدْ جَمَعَ الْإِيمَانَ الْإِنْصَافُ مِنْ نَفْسِكَ وَبَذْلُ السَّلَامِ لِلْعَالَمِ وَالْإِنْفَاقُ مِنْ الْإِقْتَارِ
Whoever has three qualities will have completed the faith: fairness from yourself to others, offering peace to the world, and spending in charity even while poor.
Source: Sahih Bukhari 28, Grade: Sahih
Abu Umamah reported:
قَالَ أَمَرَنَا نَبِيُّنَا صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنْ نُفْشِيَ السَّلَامَ
Our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded us to spread peace.
Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 3693, Grade: Hasan
The statements "to greet with peace those you know and do not know" and "to offer peace to the world" and "the Prophet commanded us to spread peace" indicate that greeting others with peace is the general rule, whether Muslims or non-Muslims. In fact, this is how these commands were understood and applied by Abu Umamah Al-Bahilil.
Urwah ibn Ruwaim reported: I saw Abu Umamah Al-Bahili greet with peace whomever he would meet among the Muslims and non-Muslim citizens and he would say:
هِيَ تَحِيَّةٌ لِأَهْلِ مِلَّتِنَا وَأَمَانٌ لِأَهْلِ ذِمَّتِنَا وَاسْمٌ مِنْ أَسْمَاءِ اللَّهِ نُفْشِيهِ بَيْنَنَا
This is the greeting for the people of our religion, an assurance of security for the people of our covenant, and the name of Allah that we spread between us.
Source: al-Tamhīd 17/91
This was the opinion and practice of other prominent companions and scholars as well.
Ibn Abdul Barr reported:
وَرُوِيَ عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ وَأَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ وَفَضَالَةَ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ أَنَّهُمْ كَانُوا يَبْدَءُونَ أَهْلَ الذِّمَّةِ بِالسَّلَامِ وَعَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ أَنَّهُ كَتَبَ إِلَى رَجُلٍ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ
It is narrated from Ibn Mas'ud, Abu Ad-Darda, and Fadalah ibn Ubaid that they would initiate the greeting of peace with non-Muslim citizens. Ibn Mas'ud once wrote to a man among the people of the Book and he said: Peace be upon you.
Source: al-Tamhīd 17/91
Muhammad ibn Ka'b said:
أَمَّا أَنَا فَلَا أَرَى بَأْسًا أَنْ نَبْدَأَهُمْ بِالسَّلَامِ
As for me, I do not see any harm in greeting them with peace first.
He was asked, "Why is that?" He said:
لِقَوْلِ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ فَاصْفَحْ عَنْهُمْ وَقُلْ سَلَامٌ فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ
Allah the Exalted said: Pardon them and say words of peace, for they will soon know. (43:89)
Source: al-Tamhīd 17/92
It was said to Sufyan bin Uyainah, "Do you give permission to greet an unbeliever with peace?" Sufyan said:
نَعَمْ قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى لَا يَنْهَاكُمُ اللَّهُ عَنِ الَّذِينَ لَمْ يُقَاتِلُوكُمْ فِي الدِّينِ وَلَمْ يُخْرِجُوكُمْ مِنْ دِيَارِكُمْ أَنْ تَبَرُّوهُمْ وَتُقْسِطُوا إِلَيْهِمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُقْسِطِينَ
Yes, for Allah the Exalted said: Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you in religion nor expel you from your homes that you be righteous and fair to them. Verily, Allah loves those who are just. (60:8)
Sufyan added:
وَقَالَ قَدْ كَانَتْ لَكُمْ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ فِي إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْآيَةَ وَقَالَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ لِأَبِيهِ سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكَ
Allah said: There has come to you the best example in Abraham, (60:4) and Abraham said to his father: Peace be upon you. (19:47)
Ibn Al-Qayyim writes:
وَقَالَتْ طَائِفَةٌ يَجُوزُ الِابْتِدَاءُ لِمَصْلَحَةٍ رَاجِحَةٍ مِنْ حَاجَةٍ تَكُونُ لَهُ إِلَيْهِ أَوْ خَوْفٍ مِنْ أَذَاهُ أَوْ لِقَرَابَةٍ بَيْنَهُمَا أَوْ لِسَبَبٍ يَقْتَضِي ذَلِكَ يُرْوَى ذَلِكَ عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ النَّخَعِيِّ وعلقمة
A group of scholars said it is permissible to initiate the greeting of peace with non-Muslims if it serves a beneficial purpose or need, or if he fears he will be harmed by them, or if he has family relations with them, or for another reason for which it is required. This was narrated by Ibrahim An-Nakhi'ee and Alqamah.
Source: Zād al-Ma'ād 2/388
And Ibn Hajar writes:
وَقَالَتْ طَائِفَةٌ يَجُوزُ ابْتِدَاؤُهُمْ بِالسَّلَامِ
A group of scholars said it is permissible to initiate the greeting of peace with non-Muslims.
Source: Fatḥ al-Bārī 11/40
A "beneficial purpose" would include providing an assurance of security to non-Muslim citizens, maintaining good relations with them, being a good example of Islamic behavior for them, and teaching them about Allah's beautiful name, As-Salaam.
Sheikh Faysal ibn Anwar Mawlawi issued a judgment on this issue, saying:
It is also permissible for a Muslim to greet a non-Muslim with this greeting. This was asserted by a number of Companions and Successors, including Ibn Abbas, Ibn Mas'ud, Abu Umamah, Ibn Muhiriz, and Umar ibn Abdul Aziz. It was also the opinion of many prominent Imams, including Sufyan ibn Uyainah, Ash-Sha'bi, Al-Awza'i, and At-Tabari. Recently, this opinion has been adopted by As-Sayyid Rashid Rida in Tafseer al-Manar and al-Shinqiti in Adwa al-Bayan.
Therefore, the opinion that the greeting of peace can be used for all people is the strongest one. This view has been held by eminent scholars of all schools of thought. It is certainly the opinion to adopt when living at peace in the company of non-Muslims. Those Muslims who are living in non-Muslim countries should have a concern for outreach. Greeting all people in the best of manner without showing discrimination is an essential etiquette of reaching out to others.
Source: Islam Today
Some scholars prohibited initiating the greeting of peace with non-Muslims based upon the statement of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him:
لَا تَبْدَءُوا الْيَهُودَ وَلَا النَّصَارَى بِالسَّلَامِ
Do not initiate the greeting of peace with the Jews and Christians.
Source: Sahih Muslim 2167, Grade: Sahih
These scholars understood this to be a general rule. However, in our view, the stronger opinion is that the narrations commanding us to spread peace are the general rule, and this narration is specific to the incident in which there were declared hostilities between some Jewish tribes, their allies, and the Muslims.
Ibn Al-Qayyim writes:
لَكِنْ قَدْ قِيلَ إِنَّ هَذَا كَانَ فِي قَضِيَّةٍ خَاصَّةٍ لَمَّا سَارُوا إِلَى بَنِي قُرَيْظَةَ
It is said that this was in a specific situation, when they were marching to Banu Qurayzah
Source: Zād al-Ma'ād 2/388
Other versions of this tradition demonstrate that the Prophet said this during the campaign against Banu Qurayzah, a Jewish tribe who had betrayed the Muslims and aided their enemies in a war of extermination.
Abu Basrah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
إِنَّا غَادُونَ عَلَى يَهُودَ فَلَا تَبْدَءُوهُمْ بِالسَّلَامِ فَإِذَا سَلَّمُوا عَلَيْكُمْ فَقُولُوا وَعَلَيْكُمْ
Verily, I will depart against the Jews in the morning, so do not greet them with peace and if they greet you with peace, then say: And upon you.
Source: Musnad Ahmad 26695, Grade: Sahih
This narration is authentic according to Al-Haythami in Majma' al-Zawā'id 8/44 and Al-Albani in Irwā' al-Ghalīl 1275.
Abu Abdur Rahman Al-Juhani reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
إِنِّي رَاكِبٌ غَدًا إِلَى الْيَهُودِ فَلَا تَبْدَءُوهُمْ بِالسَّلَامِ فَإِذَا سَلَّمُوا عَلَيْكُمْ فَقُولُوا وَعَلَيْكُمْ
Verily, I am riding against the Jews tomorrow, so do not greet them with peace and if they greet you with peace, then say: And upon you.
Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 3699, Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Wadi'ee
This narration is authentic according to Al-Albani in Sahih al-Jami' 2464 and Sahih Ibn Majah 2999.
From these narrations and others, we can understand that the prohibition of greeting the Jews and Christians with peace was specific to those tribes who had declared their hostility to the Muslims. If the non-Muslims are fellow citizens in a state of peace with Muslims, then there is no harm in initiating the greeting of peace with them and this prohibition does not apply to them. The prohibition only applies specifically to those groups who are openly hostile to the Muslims.
Regarding responding to the greeting of peace, all Muslim scholars agree that if a Muslim is greeted with peace by anyone, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, then it is an obligation for him to respond with the greeting of peace.
Allah said:
وَإِذَا حُيِّيتُم بِتَحِيَّةٍ فَحَيُّوا بِأَحْسَنَ مِنْهَا أَوْ رُدُّوهَا ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ حَسِيبًا
When you are greeted with a greeting, then greet in return with something better or at least return it. Verily, Allah is an accountant over all things.
Surat An-Nisa 4:86
And Allah said:
إِذْ دَخَلُوا عَلَيْهِ فَقَالُوا سَلَامًا ۖ قَالَ سَلَامٌ قَوْمٌ مُّنكَرُونَ
When they entered upon Abraham and said, "We greet you with peace." He answered, "I greet you with peace, a people unknown."
Surat Adh-Dhariyat 51:25
Ibn Kathir reported:
عَنِ الْحَسَنِ الْبَصْرِيِّ قَالَ السَّلَامُ تَطَوُّعٌ وَالرَّدُّ فَرِيضَةٌ
Al-Hasan Al-Basri said: Greeting with peace is voluntary, but responding to it is mandatory.
Ibn Kathir then said:
وَهَذَا الَّذِي قَالَهُ هُوَ قَوْلُ الْعُلَمَاءِ قَاطِبَةً أَنَّ الرَّدَّ وَاجِبٌ عَلَى مَنْ سُلِّمَ عَلَيْهِ فَيَأْثَمُ إِنْ لَمْ يَفْعَلْ لِأَنَّهُ خَالَفَ أَمْرَ اللَّهِ فِي قَوْلِهِ فَحَيُّوا بِأَحْسَنَ مِنْهَا أَوْ رُدُّوهَا
This statement is the unanimous opinion of the scholars, that responding to the greeting of peace is an obligation for whoever is greeted with peace. It is a sin not to do so, because that contradicts the command of Allah when He said: So greet them with something better or at least return it. (4:86)
Source: Tafseer Ibn Kathir 4:86
Therefore, a Muslim who is greeted with peace by a non-Muslim must respond to his invitation for peace, otherwise he is sinful.
There is no harm in greeting non-Muslims with peace first if they are fellow citizens at peace with Muslims. The prohibition of initiating the greeting of peace with non-Muslims applied only to those tribes who were openly hostile to the Muslim community.
Success comes from Allah, and Allah knows best.


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By John M. Borack
That's what Nelson Bragg calls his publishing company, and it's also the phrase this writer uttered 11 times over after being overwhelmed by Bragg's sophomore effort, the near-perfect "We Get What We Want." What we get is 11 little slices of pure pop heaven, each featuring Bragg's understated melodic gifts and multi-instrumental talents. The overall vibe is of a '60s-era sunshine-pop record, lovingly updated and wrapped in a beautifully sung and artfully played and produced package.
Bragg colors "We Get What We Want" with many different shades from his musical paintbox: there's some cool straight-up power pop with "You Could Believe," recorded with instrumental assistance from Michael Simmons from California-based popsters sparkle*jets UK; there are lilting, jangly confections such as "I'm in No Mood" and "Welcome to Nowheresville," whose 12-string guitars and warm, inviting melodies are sure to get popheads' loins a-tingling; there's a brief country-inflected diversion with "She Used to Love Me," which also features a great little psychedelic twist at the song's outset; and there's a dreamy duet with the most talented Anny Celsi on the languid, stunning "Time and Tyde Agree," which is the aural equivalent of a gentle ocean breeze.
Bragg also reverently covers his current boss Brian Wilson on a winning take of "Baby Let Your Hair Grow Long," bathes a tune titled "Steel Derrick 1979" in nostalgic beauty via more lovely vocals and a set of lyrics that recall his Massachusetts childhood, and peppers the rather bitter "What She's Done to Him" with an insistent, galloping drumbeat and plenty of horns, courtesy of the talented Probyn Gregory. The disc closes with an acoustic guitar-based chill of a tune, the brief, self-confessional "Everything I Want to Be." It's a perfect wrap up to a marvelous album that is certain to rank high on many year-end best of 2012 lists.
Power pop fans seem to constantly be on a hunt for the "next big thing," so it's surprising that more of a fuss has yet to be made about Throwback Suburbia's latest, the altogether glorious "Shot Glass Souvenir" The terms "classic" and "pop perfection" often get bandied about by us journalists, but I'm here to tell ya that nowhere are these terms more applicable than here — "Shot Glass Souvenir" is a pure pop album for the ages, folks.
Simply put, everything about this record is beyond top-notch. Jimi Evans' sweet-yet-powerful lead vocals, the intoxicating melodies on all 11 cuts, the soaring vocal harmonies, the wonderful songwriting (courtesy of Evans, drummer Mike Collins and guitarist Paul Bond) and the crisp, clear sonic palette all add up to wow. "Shot Glass Souvenir" is exactly the type of record that made your humble scribe fall madly in love with pop music in the first place.
Singling out songs is somewhat meaningless here – hell, they're ALL great – but let's talk about a few just for giggles. "It's You" is an amazingly endearing little number, with some cool guitar/keyboard interplay and a verse that builds and builds and then softly explodes into a memorable chorus; "Here Again" is a lovely slower one, with Evans' voice taking on a pinch of added grit; "Down to Love" is Grade A power pop, with some nice lead guitar work and another melody that'll quickly lodge itself firmly in the 'ol cranium; and "Side Effects" is a harmony-filled '50s doo-wop pastiche (with some vocal nods to the Beach Boys) that proves that the band can succeed in a variety of musical arenas.
Another thing that makes "Shot Glass Souvenir" so flat-out wonderful is the fact that the ballads are on par quality-wise with the more upbeat numbers; so for every power pop classic in waiting such as "Caroline" (try getting those "woo hoo hoos" outta your head once you've heard this one, why don'tcha?) there's a gently swaying gem such as "Best of Intentions."
So what are you waiting for? Grab yourself a copy of "Shot Glass Souvenir" and say hello to your new favorite record.


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Details, details. President Boris Yeltsin, recovered from heart surgery, had to start signing things even before his welcome return to the Kremlin Dec. 23. One was a decree approving new passports to replace the Soviet model still in use by Russian travelers. Suddenly we recall Mr. Yeltsin as a lower-level pol, orating his big-shouldered way through admiring crowds who didn't know he was the wave of the future.
Now, in words if not demeanor, the old fight seems in him as he gets back to work, promising pay for unpaid workers, military reform, and peace attempts in Chechnya. NATO relations and recent local elections are among other demands on his attention. On the good-news side, his comeback halts the distraction of politicians unsubtly campaigning to take his place.


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A 57-year-old Bath man was critically injured yesterday morning when the truck he was unloading flipped over at the Keystone Portland Cement Co. plant along Route 329, Bath R.3, trapping him inside.
Anthony Liberto of 6354 Jacksonville Road was taken by the MedEvac helicopter to Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, where he was admitted to the shock trauma unit with multiple trauma. He was reported in critical condition.


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Evelyn Lozada's $1.4 Million Engagement Ring From Carl Crawford
Evelyn sure won't forget this Christmas as she was presented with a gorgeous, 14.5 carat engagement ring — and you can find out all about her brand new bling right here! We spoke to the jeweler himself, who told us that Carl was 'determined' to get Evelyn the ring of her dreams!
Congratulations are in order for Evelyn Lozada and Carl Crawford! Not only does Evelyn have a baby on the way, but she's also engaged! The LA Dodgers outfielder popped the question on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and the 38-year-old bride-to-be couldn't contain her excitement — in fact, she took to Instagram to show off her gigantic new sparkler, which was simply captioned: "YES! Thank u so much @jasonofbh for this BEAUTIFUL DESIGN!!!! #HappiestGirlInTheWorld"
Evelyn Lozada's Engagement Ring From Carl Crawford:
The Basketball Wives star must be excited — and who could blame her? Evelyn's engagement ring is bigger and better than ever. Designed by celebrity jewelry Jason of Beverly Hills, the ring is made up on a 10 carat, emerald cut center stone. The band also features diamonds as the ring features a diamond halo that surrounds the center stone. All together, the ring clocks in at a total of 14.5 carats — and it comes with a very hefty price tag! Evelyn's brand new bling is valued at a whopping $1.4 million.
Jason Arasheben, CEO Jason of Beverly Hills, tells HollywoodLife exclusively, "Carl was determined to get the ring of Evelyn's dreams. We arranged for white glove delivery to Carls home in Arizona the day before Christmas. He wanted an over the top ring that would light up both the Christmas tree and his future bride to be." How sweet!
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The Dodgers player presented the ring to Evelyn, clearly making it a Christmas the couple will never forget! The pair has been dating for a year and Evelyn is six months pregnant with the couple's first child together — it looks like 2014 will be a busy year for the newly engaged couple!
Jason Of Beverly Hills — Celeb Jeweler Of Choice For Engagement Rings:
Jason of Beverly Hills seems to be the jeweler of choice lately as Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade also went to Jason before asking for long-time girlfriend Gabrielle Union's hand in marriage on Dec. 21!
What do you think of Evelyn's ring? Do you love her brand new bling? VOTE and comment below!
Katrina Mitzeliotis


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Q My boyfriend and I are in our 50s and we have been together for 15 years. We have no intentions of marriage or starting a family, but we are committed to each other. We even own a home together. We feel silly introducing each other as "boyfriend" and "girlfriend." We are more than that, and too old for those terms. Do you have a good ex-etiquette suggestion?
A You are hardly alone in the feeling that boyfriend and girlfriend are inappropriate terms to refer to grown adults in committed relationships. I heard this from readers for years. You can use the terms, but you're not 13 and they really don't fit.
You can say "significant other," but that sounds too formal. The abbreviation, "SO," is just plain dumb. "Companion" sounds unromantic, and like you're describing your pet. "Lover" is too explicit. "Partner" sounds business-like and quite a few same-sex couples use the term, so if you are not gay, it may mislead during the introduction. "Paramour" is old-fashioned. "Beau" is again formal and dated, "fiance" implies plans to marry, "escort" may imply "for pay," "soul mate" is sappy. We could be here all day.
I like more casual references during intros. For example, "This is my guy, Dave." Your tone of voice and the inflection helps those to understand your introduction. I've heard others say things like, "Meet my partner in crime, Lisa," said with a wink, which at the time seemed adorable.
For most things the rules of good ex-etiquette are very clear, but to date, I have heard no completely perfect term for "older" couples living together. For that very reason, some wear rings and call each other "fiance" even though they have no intention of marrying. They feel that better describes their relationship than anything else.
I would love to hear my reader's suggestions and together we can establish proper ex-etiquette for introductions. I will let you all know the consensus in a future column.
Jann Blackstone is the author of "Ex-etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After Divorce or Separation," and the founder of Bonus Families, bonusfamilies.com. Reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com.