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Cannabis stocks started selling off in the second half of 2019, but this sector still has excellent long-term potential. Weed stocks may be down, but they're not out. The sector is just getting off the ground and pot stocks could net huge returns for investors at these prices. Any good trader should be looking to buy when prices are low so, if you made a nice profit the first time around, brush up on the best weed stocks and get positioned for round two!
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Best Marijuana Stocks To Buy
Canopy Growth ( NYSE: CGC )
Canopy Growth is one of the leading marijuana stocks, but not even this heavyweight escaped the summer sell-off. CGC struggled with the rest of the sector in 2019, and it's now trading close to all-time lows. Analysts are raising concerns about US$1.54 billion in goodwill assets on the company's books, which they say could eventually result in a massive write-down if the business doesn't pick up soon.
CGC sold off after the company's last earnings call, after reporting a wider than expected loss for the quarter. The miss was largely attributed to a one-time expense but, nonetheless, shares plummeted following the release of the report. Interestingly, without the one-time write-off, CGC would have posted narrower-than-expected losses for the quarter, but that didn't provide much consolation for the shareholders. Canopy shares fell over 10% in the aftermath of the report.
Despite its recent difficulties, Canopy has lots of resources and access to capital. Its partnership with Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) should prove invaluable when Canada finally legalizes infused beverages, which is expected to happen in December 2019. Once the smoke clears and the bodies are taken away, Canopy Growth could be one of the few original weed stocks left standing.
Cronos Group ( NASDAQ: CRON )
Cronos Group made its IPO on the NASDAQ in 2018, and the stock went for a wild ride during that course of time, along with the rest of the cannabis stocks. This company doesn't operate any marijuana growing facilities, it's a principal investment firm. The company, formerly known as PharmaCan Capital Group, provides equity capital to businesses that produce medical marijuana under Canadian MMPR (Marijuana for Medical Purposes) regulations.
Cronos offers cannabis and cannabis oil under the brand name "Peace Naturals". Recently, an increasing portion of their sales revenue has come from cannabis oils, and Cronos has made several investments to promote their development of such products. Cronos is developing a new extraction lab and has announced a partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks to develop a manufacturing method that would produce organic cannabinoids without extracting them from a plant. The technology could prove to be a game-changer.
Marlboro manufacturer Altria ( NYSE: MO ) took a 45% stake in the company for approximately $1.8 billion. Share prices promptly tripled from Q2 lows but have since cooled along with the rest of the market. This deal positions Cronos Group for the future and gives them a solid financial foundation to rest on. Look for CRON to be an enduring presence as the marijuana industry continues to evolve.
Tilray ( NASDAQ: TLRY )
Tilray is a full-service cannabis enterprise. It operates in a variety of marijuana-based capacities and has international distribution streams in several countries. Based in Nanaimo, Canada; the company has a mid-sized market cap of around $7.3 billion. Tilray made its IPO in July of 2018 and, by September, the stock peaked at approximately 15 times its IPO price. The stock went to $300 per share before crashing down to Earth. This stock has been extremely volatile since its initial public offering, but the hysteria has settled as of late. Since then, Tilray's stock has been consistently trading around $40 per share.
Tilray boasts an impressive list of international licenses and is approved to operate in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Chile, and more. With all their international experience, it's likely Tilray has intentions to widen its international exposure further.
Charlotte's Web Holdings ( OTC: CWBHF)
Charlotte's Web has one advantage over the other companies on this list, its main product isn't federally illegal! The company produces all-natural CBD products and it currently has a presence in over 6,000 retail stores and it's the number-one CBD producer by market share!
The U.S. enacted the Farm Bill in 2018 and federally legalized hemp, causing the CBD market to take off. Charlotte's Web is an early innovator and it did an excellent job building and promoting its brand. The company produced over 675 thousand pounds of hemp in 2018, and it has 700 acres planted for this season.
Charlotte's Web is a market leader with plenty of room to grow. It's not marijuana, but it's a cannabis-related play that could be the best of the bunch.
Aurora Cannabis ( NYSE: ACB )
One of the most diversified cannabis stocks on the list, Aurora Cannabis boasts a diverse portfolio of cannabis operations. The company has exposure to the entire cannabis industry. The company produces cannabis, concentrates, edibles, CBD, and more. Aurora also has research operations developing an array of cannabis-related products and expertise. Aurora operates several subsidiaries and brands that cater to every imaginable niche of the consumer marijuana market. Some of its brands include CanniMed and CanvasRX. The company has collaborative agreements with PharmaChoice and Shoppers Drug Mart to help facilitate distribution to medical customers.
The stock has traded with stability in comparison to the other marijuana stocks listed here, but it still exhibits some dramatic moves. Interestingly, Aurora is possibly the only company on this list to have positive EPS numbers last year. While other companies are burning through cash, Aurora is at least netting some positive earnings.
However, the company is still in the midst of significant expansion. There are not many marijuana companies that can produce more at peak capacity than Aurora. That gives them a huge advantage in the Canadian marijuana market.
While Aurora is undoubtedly one of the largest producers, it still has some hurdles ahead. They are facing increasing competition in the Canadian cannabis market. Aurora will have to work harder to compete moving forward, but they have the output and infrastructure to make it happen.
Medical Marijuana Stocks
Some experts believe that the real opportunity is in medical cannabis stocks. Here are some of the leading companies in the field.
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (OTC: CURLF)
Massachusetts-based Curaleaf is one of the best pure-play medical marijuana stocks on the market. It was one of the best performers in the sector for the first half of 2019 and it held up better during the sell-off than many other popular weed stocks. Shares are up 53% on the year, despite selling off with the rest of the sector in May and June.
Curaleaf introduced the first-ever line of cannabis tablets for medical use in mid-September, provoking a nice reaction in the stock. Additionally, the company is expanding into the recreational sector in order to supplement its already-robust medical marijuana business. The Massachusetts State Cannabis Control Commission recently approved several of Curaleaf's adult-use license applications. The approval clears the way for the firm to expand operations at an existing retail location at Webster, MA and a production facility in Oxford. In addition, they'll open two new locations in Provincetown and Cape Cod. The new locations will bring the total number of cannabis retail locations to 4.
Liberty Health Sciences (OTC: LHSIF)
Though headquartered in Toronto, Liberty Health Sciences primarily operates medical dispensaries in The State of Florida. The company boasts the second-highest cannabis flower sales in the Sunshine State, and it recently opened its 17th dispensary in Panama City, FL.
While Liberty's $124 million market cap isn't as beefy as the big players, it offers a direct way to play the medical cannabis trend in an established market. The company is trying to get its income statement under control, but operating losses spiked in Q2 2019. Despite the setback, revenue grew 59% from the previous quarter.
Revenue growth looks promising for Liberty, but the firm needs to get its spending under control if it wants to be a long-term player in the medical marijuana sector.
Marijuana Stocks and The Effect of Canadian Legalization
On October 17th, 2018, Canada became only the second nation to legalize marijuana. The day marked the end of one era and the start of a new one. In the US; Michigan, Missouri, and Utah enacted favorable cannabis legislation in 2018, and a wave of pro-pot candidates were elected to house and senate seats. Suddenly marijuana was becoming more and more accepted by the widespread public. Public opinion on cannabis has changed dramatically in the past 10 or 15 years. These days, we're in the midst of cannabis craze. 2019 is expected to be an even bigger year for the still-fledgling marijuana industry. Research estimates global marijuana spending to reach $32 billion by 2022, more than tripling 2017's $9.5 billion.
In 2018, pot stocks boomed as marijuana mania rocked the investing world. Leading up to the day Canada was scheduled to legalize, cannabis stocks saw a frenzy of activity. Law-abiding investors were seizing the opportunity to invest in the newly legitimate business. Many analysts on Wall Street blamed these retail investors for the unprecedented volatility in the stocks. Investors everywhere want to get a piece of the cannabis market.
Best Cannabis Stocks: A Complicated Space
However, investing in this space isn't easy. There are so many weed stocks on the market that it's hard to spot winners. Investors should examine companies closely before purchasing marijuana stocks. Pot stocks are getting cheaper, but valuations remain compared to traditional commodity agriculture businesses.
Unlike commodity businesses, the industry is multi-faceted and complex. These companies sell a variety of products. In fact, some of them don't even sell marijuana. Some companies grow hemp, the male variant of the cannabis plant that only carries trace amounts of THC, for its CBD.
The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, aka the farm bill, legalized the sale and cultivation of hemp and CBD on the federal level. Large, interstate companies were finally able to connect their supply chains and create efficient distribution channels. Until the farm bill was passed, hemp was banned in the U.S. because it contains trace amounts of THC.
The CBD Cure-All Craze
CBD has its own mania in 2018, and the chemical became wildly popular for its supposed health benefits. Health stores today carry CBD supplements for aches, pains, and mental anguish of all varieties. Since hemp and marijuana are essentially the same plants, it's ideal to look for companies that have revenue streams on both sides of the industry. Hemp also has a variety of industrial uses
Cannabis Stocks: Mergers, Acquisitions, and IPOs
Many on Wall Street are predicting that 2019 will be the year that many of these half-baked cannabis companies get their acts together and become mature, profitable businesses. The industry saw a significant amount of M&A activity in 2018, and the purchasing companies are looking for those investments to start paying off in 2019.
Though marijuana stock prices may have calmed since the wild volatility we saw over the summer of 2018, the stage is set for cannabis stocks to take off again in 2019. If you got left in the dust last year, don't make the same mistake. We've listed 5 marijuana stocks to help you start building positions in quality companies today. Start your research with the five best cannabis stocks for growth in 2019.
Marijuana Stocks: The Verdict
Buying cannabis stocks is an uncertain venture. Most cannabis companies are still in their infancy. Since the industry is relatively new, the companies don't have established track records like other, more traditional stocks.
Many marijuana stocks that on the rise today will go bankrupt. However, for discerning investors who can spot a good company, picking the right marijuana stock today may make you very wealthy one day. In the meantime, try not to get an ulcer. Owning these stocks can be like riding a rollercoaster.
Do you own any Marijuana Stocks? Let us know in the comments below!


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Burning Sensation is one of Penny's microgames in WarioWare: Smooth Moves. It reappears in WarioWare Gold, where it is one of Kat and Ana's microgames.
The objective is to position the magnifying glass so that the ray of light is on the germ to kill it.
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Riverside Three-Peat over Rival Rumford in 9-10 Tourney
For the third consecutive year Riverside Little Leaguers have defeated cross-town rival Rumford, for the District Two Ron Silva Tournament Championship. In the title game on Monday, July 29th, Riverside came out on top in a 7-3 victory at Forbes Field. The tourney which includes teams from Newport, Tiverton, Pineview, Darlington, Barrington, Middletown and EP Central has featured an all East Providence final once again.
With Rumford being the home team, Riverside batted first and scored right away. With two outs, Riverside pitcher Jonathan "JJ" Renaud laced a base hit and then stole second base. Renaud would score on a ground ball by Gavin Quinn for the 1-0 Riverside early lead.
Rumford wasn't about to lie down quietly. Cole Beatte hit a soft slow line drive just off the mound but Riverside pitcher Renaud dove to the ground to make the catch. After a strikeout Jamieson Sydney got a base hit and would move to 2nd base on a pass ball. Rumford shortstop Gerry Gagnon got a two out double plating Sydney and Max Correiro who had walked earlier. On the play Rumford showed aggressive base running as Gagnon scored. Renaud recorded his second strikeout and the inning ended with Rumford ahead 3-1.
The game remained tight for a couple innings as Renaud settled down and shut down Rumford's batters. Riverside threatened to score in the top half of the 3rd after two walks but Rumford pitcher Jamison Sydney held off Riverside with two strikeouts and a pop up to 1st base. JJ Renaud continued his mound dominance with two more strikeouts and a pop-fly to Gavin Quinn at 2nd base.
Trailing 3-1 going into the 4th inning, Riverside's Renaud lead off with a double to deep left field. The speedy Renaud quickly stole 2nd base and then scored when team mate Owen Richards doubled. Riverside loaded the bases and Richards scored on a walk. A nice bunt by KJ Levesque was snuffed out by a good Rumford play to cut down a run at the plate. John Wooten would score on a walk and Riverside almost broke it open when Jose Figueroa's sharp grounder to 2nd ended the inning on a throw to shortstop with the bases loaded. When the inning ended, Riverside had taken the lead 4-3.
The bottom of the 4th saw Renaud strike out two more Rumford batters and the pitcher also recorded the third out when he fielded a ground ball and threw to 1st for the out. In their half of the 5th, Riverside's Alex Enright lead off with a walk but was erased on a fielder's choice by Renaud. Owen Richards' base hit moved Renaud to third and scored on a Gavin Quinn sacrifice to shortstop. On an infield hit by John Wooten, Richards then scored and Riverside jumped to a 6-3 lead.
Rumford was set down in order in the 5th inning and Riverside never looked back. After loading the bases once again in the 6th inning, Jacob Sousa scored the 7th run for Riverside. Trailing 7-3, Rumford had one last chance to rally. However their chances seemed slim with JJ Renaud on the mound. The Riverside pitcher quickly recorded two outs on a strikeout and a comebacker to the mound. Reaching a mandatory pitch count ceiling, Renaud had to leave the mound, to an ovation from the fans. Owen Richards got the last out when Rumford's Max Carreiro laced a sharply hit grounder deep in the hole at shortstop. The game's final out was appropriately made by Renaud who ranged to his right and made a long accurate throw to first, a step ahead of Carreiro.
Rumford played well but they couldn't break through the hold on them from 9-10 rivals, Riverside. "Our team played great, giving it all they had," said Rumford Manager Dale Murphy. "You should be very proud of yourselves. You fought back and made it to the championship game," Murphy told his team. "Congratulations to Riverside. You had an excellent tournament and deserved this win," Murphy added.
For his part, Riverside Manager Vin Enright congratulated Rumford. "It always seems to come down to the two of us. Rumford did a great job." Enright thanked his players for a well rounded team effort. "Everyone of our players contributed, both at bat and in the field. Staying undefeated throughout was a big accomplishment," said Enright. Enright heaped praise upon hi young pitcher. "Also I may be prejudiced, but I think JJ Renaud is the best 9 year old pitcher in New England," added Enright. When Renaud wasn't pitching he was an all-star catcher and fielder.
Both teams took different paths to reach the championship game. Rumford had successfully battled back strongly to reach the title game after losing its opening game in the Ron Silva All Star Tourney. They lost in a very close 8-6 defeat to Newport in an away game on June 29th. Facing tourney elimination, in the double elimination format, Rumford has roared back with five impressive wins. The Rumford team came back with a strong 12-1 victory over Fairlawn of Pawtucket on July 7th in Pawtucket. They next played the always competitive Darlington team from Pawtucket on July 10th and came away with a well played 9-6 win. Continuing their winning ways, Rumford next defeated Barrington 6-1. The winning streak continued as Rumford defeated Warren on Wednesday July 17th 2-1 in a game at Kim Rock Field in Rumford. On July 20th the Rumford stars beat back Pineview 7-2 and a 6-0 shutout of a previously unbeaten Bristol team (Riverside gave Bristol their first loss) projected Rumford to the championship game against tough nemesis Riverside. "The club from Riverside has had our number recently and we look forward to challenging them for the championship," said Rumford LL president Eddie Wencis.
Riverside 9-10's have had an easier road to the championship game as they have remained undefeated in the winner's bracket. The team has relied on superb pitching, good defense and timely offense. Riverside was impressive with an 8-0 opening win on July 2nd over Darlington at Forbes Field in Riverside. The team next easily got by a pesky Pineview, Pawtucket team with a 13-4 victory on July 12th. The fast start by Riverside had matched them with the tournament's only other undefeated team at the time, Bristol. The highly anticipated game between those two undefeated teams was played Friday, July 19th at Forbes Field. Riverside came away with an 11-1 win. The game was shortened due to the 10 run little league mercy rule.
The Ron Silva 9-10 Annual Tournament is named for the long time Riverside Little League volunteer of the same name. Silva, in his 80's now, lives in Arizona. However Silva continues to assist the league with paperwork and with clearing volunteers for little league involvement. Silva has been an integral part of the District Two little league division, which is the state's largest.
The Riverside players are: Owen Richards, Jonathan JJ Renaud, Jacob Hallene, Jacob Sousa, KJ Levesque, John Wooten, Jose Figueroa, Alex Enright, Gavin Quinn, and Drake Silva. The manager is Vin Enright with coaches Kris Hallene, Jody Richards and Mike Sabourin.
Stoughton Invitational Tournament Taken By Riverside LL
The two-day Stoughton Invitational Tournament was played during the July 20-21 heat wave and was close to an hour drive from East Providence. The Riverside team, made up of 8 to 10 year olds, with only three aged 10, played 5 games in the tournament and won them all. They persevered the heat and travel to win yet another title.
On Saturday the team played East Bridgewater in game one and came away with a 5-4 win. After a lunch break and plenty of water and Gatorade, Riverside crushed Brocton Downey 16-1. "This was a well run tournament and our kids, although young, came out of pool play as the number one seed out of 8 teams going into Sunday's games," said assistant coach Kris Hallene. The tourney teams included Riverside, Abington, East Bridgewater, Stoughton, Norwood, Whitman, Brocton Downey and Middleborough.
Riverside was now targeted as the team to beat and had to win three games on Sunday to take home the title. "We made sure the kids kept hydrated and rested between games and they came through big time," said manager Vin Enright. First up for the Riverside boys was Marlborough. They were no match and Riverside won the game easily 8-0. The next game was against a scrappy Norwood squad and Riverside took the game in a walk off win. With two runners on, Aiden Martins was walked to load the bases. With Riverside fans on the edge of their seats, Owen Richards delivered a single for the exciting win. Finally Riverside faced East Bridgewater again in the finals. The game was a nail biter with Riverside taking the championship with a 2-1 win as Alex Enright scored on a hit by Aiden Martins. Aiden Martins pitched 5 solid innings and Jonathan Renaud closed it out with the save in the 6th and final inning.
After the game, coaches said that "we were solid on the mound and defensively all tourney and everyone from the top to the bottom were getting on base. Most teams had mainly 10 year olds and our group ranged from 8 to 10 in age with just three 10's".
Riverside players were: Owen Richards, Jonathan JJ Renaud, Jacob Hallene, Jacob Sousa, KJ Levesque, Aidan Martins, Anthony Noelette, John Wooten, Jose Figueroa, Parker Andrews, Alex Enright and Drake Silva. The manager is Vin Enright with coaches Kris Hallene, Jody Richards and Mike Sabourin.
Annual Townie Baseball Camp
The ninth annual Townie Baseball Camp held at Pierce Field at the end of July was once again a crowd pleaser by all reports. The camp - open to boys and girls - from age 5 through high school, teaches baseball skills training in a fun yet competitive environment. The week-long camp has a high ratio of coaches to campers and is run by East Providence High School head baseball coach Bobby Rodericks. Campers come from any school, all little leagues and AAU teams, etc. and finishes with an awards ceremony for each age group.


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Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility. Anger is an emotion that strikes all people at one time or another. The way you react to anger, however, is more important than whether you become angry frequently. People often respond violently and uncontrollably to anger. It snatches away the wisdom of man and thus, he becomes a brute being devoid of any sense. [1]
Islamically, anger is a temptation and deception of Shaitân. Anger is one of the evil whispers of Shaitan, which leads to so many evils and tragedies, of which only Allah سبحانه و تعالىknows their full extent.
Anger is a secret weapon of man towards of evils but sometimes its result's in the destruction of many noble qualities. It snatches away the wisdom of man and thus he becomes a brute beast devoid of any sense. Anger is a temptation of shaytaan and deception of shaytaan Anger is the root of all evils. Anger is a spark of fire that are always bursting. Anger is a very bad condition that weakens the person Iman (FAITH) The meaning of anger is a rage fierce, displeasure, passion excited by a sense of wrong , physical pain, inflammation, mad, hot tempered, choleric, inflamed, A violent passion excited by real or supposed injury. Anger is the strong feeling caused by extreme displeasure. Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure and hostility. [2] [3]
The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one which is better (i.e. Allâh سبحانه و تعالىordered the faithful believers to be patient at the time of anger, and to excuse those who treat them badly), then verily! he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend. Qur'an.Surah Fussilat 41:34
Those who spend [in Allâh's سبحانه و تعالىCause - deeds of charity, alms, etc.] in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allâh loves Al-Muhsinûn (the gooddoers). Qur'an.Surah Aal-'Imran 3:134
Muhammad ﷺsaid,"The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strenth, but the one who controls himself while in anger." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith Vol 8:135 (NE 6114)
A man said to the Prophet ﷺ, "Advise me!" The Prophet ﷺsaid, "Do not become angry and furious." The man asked (the same) again and again, and the Prophet ﷺsaid in each case, "Do not become angry and furious." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith Vol 8:137
"Do not get angry, and Paradise will be yours." Saheeh al-Jaami', 7374 [4]
Remedy for Anger
Narrated Sulaiman bin Sarad رضي الله عنه: Two men abused each other in front of the Prophet ﷺwhile we were sitting with him. One of the two abused his companion furiously and his face became red. The Prophet ﷺsaid, "I know a word (sentence) the saying of which will cause him to relax if this man says it. Only if he said, 'I seek refuge with Allahسبحانه و تعالى from Satan, the outcast.
(أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ)' " Hadith - Sahih Bukhari 8.136 (NE 6115)
Narrated Abu Dharr رضي الله عنه: The Apostle of Allah ﷺsaid to us: When one of you becomes angry while standing, he should sit down. If the anger leaves him, well and good; otherwise he should lie down. Sahih Abi Dawood 4782.
And if there comes to you from Satan an evil suggestion, then seek refuge in Allah سبحانه و تعالى. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing. Qur'an .surah 41:36 [5] [6]
Ten ways to defeat it
1 - Seek refuge with Allah from the Devil:
Sulayman bin Sard narrated رضي الله عنه:
"I was sitting with the Prophet ﷺ, when two men began slandering one another. One of them was red in the face, and the veins on his neck were standing out. The Prophet ﷺsaid: "I know a word which, if he ﷺwere to say it, what he ﷺfeels would go away. If he ﷺsaid: "I seek refuge with Allah from the Devil," what he ﷺfeels would go away.'" 'Fath al-Bari'; 6/337.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺsaid: "If a man gets angry and says: "I seek refuge with Allah سبحانه و تعالى," his anger will go away."'Sahih al-Jami' H. 695.
2 - Remain silent:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺsaid: "If any of you becomes angry, let him keep silent." 'Sahih al-Jami':693
3 - Sit down or lie down:
"Abu Dharr رضي الله عنهwas taking his camels to drink at a trough that he owned, when some other people came along and said to one another: "Who can compete with Abu Dharr رضي الله عنهin bringing animals to drink and make his hair stand on end?" A man said: "I can." So, he brought his animals and competed with Abu Dharr رضي الله عنهand ended up breaking the trough. Abu Dharr رضي الله عنهwas standing when he saw this, so, he sat down, then he laid down. Someone asked him: "O Abu Dharr رضي الله عنه, why did you sit down then lie down?" He said: "The Messenger of Allah ﷺsaid: "If any of you becomes angry and he is standing, let him sit down, so that his anger will go away. If it does not go away, let him lie down.""" Reported in the 'Musnad' of Ahmad 5/152 and 'Sahih al-Jami' 694.
al-Imamal-Khattabi رحمت اللهsaid: "One who is standing is in a position to strike and destroy, while the one who is sitting is less likely to do that, and the one who is lying down can do neither. It is possible that the Prophet ﷺtold the angry person to sit down or lie down so that he would not do something that he would later regret, and Allah سبحانه و تعالىKnows best." 'Ma'alim as-Sunan'; 5/141.
4 - Smile:
Anas bin Malik رضي الله عنهnarrated: "I was walking with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, and he was wearing a Najrani cloak with a rough collar. A bedouin came and seized him roughly by the edge of his cloak, and I saw the marks left on his neck by the collar. Then the bedouin ordered him to give him some of the wealth of Allah سبحانه و تعالىthat he had. The Prophet ﷺturned to him and smiled, then ordered that he should be given something." 'Fath al-Bari'; 10/375.
5 - Remember the advice of the Prophet ﷺ:
Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنهnarrated:"A man said to the Prophet ﷺ: "Advise me." He said: "Do not become angry." The man repeated his request several times, and each time the Prophet ﷺsaid to him:"Do not become angry."" 'Fath al-Bari'; 10/456.
According to another narration, the man later said: "I thought about what the Prophet ﷺsaid, and I realized that anger combines all kinds of evil." Reported in the 'Musnad' of Ahmad; 5/373.


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Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks 3/27/2015 Free NHL Picks & Predictions
by Josh Schonwald - 3/26/2015
Friday, March 27, 2015 at 8:30 PM ET
United Center in Chicago
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The Columbus Blue Jackets head to United Center to take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
The Blue Jackets are 6-0 in their last 6 road games. They are 4-0 in their last 4 overall and are 6-0 in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. The
over is 5-0-1 in the Blue Jackets last 6 games playing on 2 days rest and is 5-2-1 in their last 8 road games.
The Blackhawks are 10-1 in their last 11 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. They are 4-1 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or
more days and are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. The over is 6-1-1 in the Blackhawks last 8 when their opponent scores 5 goals or
more in their previous game and is 10-4-2 in their last 16 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
In head to head matchups, the over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago and is 35-16 in the last 51 meetings. The Blue Jackets are 6-21 in the last 27 meetings and are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends
Columbus Blue Jackets are 34-39-0 Against the Spread
Columbus Blue Jackets are 37-31-0 against the Over/Under
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
Chicago Blackhawks are 44-29-0 Against the Spread
Chicago Blackhawks are 23-40-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Columbus Blue Jackets
03/25/15 RW Jared Boll Possible Suspension "?" Friday vs Chicago
03/24/15 C Alexander Wennberg Hand "?" Friday vs Chicago
03/24/15 C Brandon Dubinsky Upper Body "?" Friday vs Chicago
03/24/15 LW Rene Bourque Lower Body "?" Friday vs Chicago
03/04/15 RW David Clarkson Oblique expected to miss 4-6 weeks
02/27/15 LW Matt Calvert Concussion out indefinitely
02/25/15 RW Jack Skille Shoulder out for season
Chicago Blackhawks
11/16/14 D Trevor Van Riemsdyk Knee out 3-4 months
03/26/15 C Joakim Nordstrom Undisclosed "?" Friday vs. Columbus
02/25/15 RW Patrick Kane Shoulder expected to miss 3 months
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Jill K. Dietrich, JD, MBA, FACHE | 216-791-3800 Ext. 64000
Executive Director
Jill K. Dietrich became VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System Executive Director / CEO September 29, 2019. In this role, she oversees one of the largest healthcare systems in VA. With an operating budget of more than $1 billion, VANEOHS has 5,389 employees and provides primary, mental health, specialty care and social services for more than 112,000 Veterans annually at 18 locations of care, across a 21-county catchment area. She has a wealth of VA experience, having served in progressively higher leadership roles throughout the Veterans Health Administration. Ms. Dietrich previously served as Director / CEO for the Dayton VA Medical Center, a 390-bed, tertiary care facility with four VA outpatient clinics, caring for more than 40,000 Veterans annually. Prior to leading the Dayton VA, Ms. Dietrich served as Associate Director for VA Long Beach Healthcare System beginning in June 2015, and was detailed to the Washington DC VA Medical Center in 2017. Ms. Dietrich has also served Veterans at VA medical centers in: Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Columbus, Ohio; Columbia, South Carolina; Montgomery, Alabama; Tuskegee, Alabama; and Chicago Illinois. She is a graduate of the Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) program, the VISN 10 Leadership Development Institute, the Healthcare Leadership Development Program (HCLDP), Leadership VA (LVA) and the Harvard University Senior Executive Fellows Program. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and is board-certified in healthcare management.
Brian Cmolik, MD, FACS | 216-791-3800 Ext. 64006
Chief of Staff
Dr. Brian Cmolik became VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System Chief of Staff effective October 2018. Cmolik has been part of the Cleveland VA Medical Staff since 1993, serving most recently as Chief of Surgery Service since 2013. He began his career with the VA as a cardiothoracic surgeon in 1993, and became Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2006. Dr. Cmolik completed his undergraduate education at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1979 and received his medical degree in 1985 from Northeastern Ohio Medical University. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He remains actively involved clinically in the surgery service, and in clinical research in the cooperative studies program at the VA. During his tenure as Surgical Service Chief, he initiated programs in robotic surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, destination therapy for mechanical circulatory support, and opened a freestanding ambulatory surgery center. His clinical interests are in the management of postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgical patients. He has also served as an acting Veterans Integrated Services Networks region 10 chief surgical consultant. Presently he remains active in the thoracic surgery residency programs of University Hospitals as well as the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and has been a key faculty member in the general surgical residency program of University Hospitals of Cleveland since 1993.
Innette Sarduy, DNP, MPH, RN, NEA-BC | 216-791-3800 Ext. 65100
Associate Director Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive
Dr. Innette Sarduy became Associate Director of Patient Care Services in December 2012. Previously, she served for 12 years at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, Florida as the Chief Nurse for Acute Care. Dr. Sarduy holds an adjunct faculty appointment with Case Western Reserve University Francis Payne Bolton (FPB) School of Nursing and is the Chair of the FPB Chief Nursing Officer Advisory Council. She is also on the advisory council for Ursuline and Notre Dame Colleges' Schools of Nursing.
Andrew Pacyna | 216-791-3800 Ext. 64000
Deputy Director
Andrew D. Pacyna became Deputy Director in November 2015. He returned to Northeast Ohio to become the Associate Director of the healthcare system in 2014. Mr. Pacyna started his career with the VA as a Graduate Health Administration Program (GHAP) Resident at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. After completing his training and first position at the Syracuse VA, Mr. Pacyna went on to hold positions with the VA Maryland Health Care System and the Clement J. Zablockie VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. Mr. Pacyna also served as the Acting Director for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in 2017.
Beth A. Lumia | 216-791-3800 Ext. 64000
Associate Director
Beth A. Lumia became the Associate Director in July 2016. She came to Northeast Ohio from the Bath VA Medical Center in New York where she was the Care Line Manager for the Medical Service and the Diagnostics and Therapeutics Service since 2009. Ms. Lumia also served as the VA Care in the Community Program Manager since 2015. She started her career with the VA in 2003 as a social worker, has accepted several national details in Washington, D.C., and served as the Acting Associate Director for the Erie VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania from July 2013 to September 2013.


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Land tenure refers to a set of land rights and land governance institutions which can be informal (customary, traditional) or formal (legally recognized), that define relationships between people and land and natural resources (FAO, 2002). These land relationships may include, but are not limited to, rights to use land for cultivation and production, rights to control how land should be used including for cultivation, resource extraction, conservation, or construction, and rights to transfer – through sale, gift, or inheritance – those land use and control rights (FAO, 2002). In this project, we review 38 land tenure technologies currently being applied to support land tenure security across the globe, and calculate summary statistics for indicators of land tenure in Tanzania and Ethiopia.
A growing body of evidence suggests that empowering women may lead to economic benefits (The World Bank, 2011; Duflo, 2012; Kabeer & Natali, 2013). Little work, however, focuses specifically on the potential impacts of women's empowerment in agricultural settings. Through a comprehensive review of literature this report considers how prioritizing women's empowerment in agriculture might lead to economic benefits. With an intentionally narrow focus on economic empowerment, we draw on the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI)'s indicators of women's empowerment in agriculture to consider the potential economic rewards to increasing women's control over agricultural productive resources (including their own time and labor), over agricultural production decisions, and over agricultural income. While we recognize that there may be quantifiable benefits of improving women's empowerment in and of itself, we focus on potential longer-term economic benefits of improvements in these empowerment measures.
This brief presents a comparative analysis of men and women and of male- and female-headed households in Tanzania using data from the 2008/2009 wave of the Tanzania National Panel Survey (TZNPS), part of the Living Standards Measurement Study – Integrated Surveys on Agriculture (LSMS-ISA). We compare farm activity, productivity, input use, and sales as well as labor allocations by gender of the respondent and of the household head. In households designated "female-headed" a woman was the decision maker in the household, took part in the economy, control and welfare of the household, and was recognized by others in the household as the head. For questions regarding household labor (both non-farm and farm), the gender of the individual laborer is recorded, and we use this to illustrate the responsibilities of male and female household members. An appendix provides the details for our analyses.


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YouTube, to be sure, already has a similar feature using which you can pause the watch and search history
In a world where your every move on the Internet is being tracked and your activities being logged, there are some Androids apps which provide an option to go incognito.
The feature which was limited largely to internet browsers till now has been replicated by other apps as well. Google Chrome, Chromecast, SwiftKey and the Gboard keyboard app are already armed with the protection of an incognito mode. Now, YouTube is also planning to introduce this function to its Android app.
YouTube, to be sure, already has a similar feature using which you can pause the watch and search history. But to access that you have to dive deep into the settings. Precisely, going to Settings > History & privacy and toggling on the options to pause watch and search history. Or, you can sign out of the app and use it.
In the upcoming updates, YouTube will make it easy to enter into incognito mode. According to Android Police, it will introduce a 'Turn on Incognito' button on the account sections. In order to access it, all you need to do is tap on your avatar on the right-hand top corner of the home page of the app. The button would be available where you see 'Sign out' now. The 'Sign out' button will be clubbed with Switch account button.


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Decide whether a lens hood or UV filter is right for your camera lens.
Should you use a lens hood or a UV filter? This is one of the most frequently debated topics in photography.
It's entirely up to you whether you use a lens hood or a UV filter. Much depends on what you want to get from either of these, as well as the kind of images you shoot, the light conditions and the specific situation.
UV filters are mainly used for lens protection. This is because modern digital cameras are able to keep UV light from the lens sensor themselves. Therefore, you'll generally use a UV filter to keep dirt, dust, sand, moisture, smears or scratches off your actual lens. A UV filter can also protect the lens from any accidental knocks or bumps. Some people claim a UV lens filter can increase lens flare in certain extreme scenarios. However, in most cases, image quality isn't negatively harmed from using a UV filter. It may even help to reduce a blue cast often created by very strong light.
A lens hood is a bit like a hat for a camera lens. It's easily attached to a camera and sticks out some distance from the lens. This means that if you drop your camera, the hood can afford the lens some level of protection. The hood can also keep finger marks off the lens, as the lens face is more difficult to reach. However, unlike a UV lens filter, it might not stop sand, dust, salt-water spray or dirt from reaching the lens. If you use a wide-angle lens, which has a very short lens hood, this may offer reduced lens protection.
Although some people use a lens hood for protecting their lens, this isn't their primary purpose. Essentially, lens hoods act a bit like a visor and are used to prevent light from the sides of a camera entering into the lens, thus reducing lens flare. Some photographers also note that lens hoods can provide increased contrast, richer colours and deeper saturation, and they can be an asset when photographing sunsets or night scenes with streetlights. One thing to note, however, is that a lens hood only shields light entering from an angle, and not directly in front of the lens.
If you're still unsure whether to use a lens hood or UV filter, it's useful to know that you can use both at the same time, if you wish to do so. When choosing lens hoods or UV filters, always purchase good quality products. This ensures your images won't be adversely affected in any way.


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Light Exercise – Is this What You Do When You Are Lighter?
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If you are following a diet like the Keto diet, you don't need to do a lot of exercise for that waist measurement to start reducing. But we all know the saying that "if you don't use it you'll lose it". So if we are to just focus on our weight loss and ignore the "rest of us", that is, our muscles, joints, and blood circulation – including our heart, then we are reducing the chances of being truly fit and healthy. So Light exercise is the story.
We really need to exercise. Now I can hear the collective groan or sigh when you read that word exercise, but the exercise routines we can do are not up there with the weight lifter or long distance runner. We can do light exercise routines where we work groups of muscles with little movement. The advantage of this type of exercise is that it can be geared to your lifestyle because they don't require a lot of time and don't require a lot of space.
The light exercises I am talking about are called Isometric exercises. This means they involve muscular contraction and extension in which tension increases while length remains constant – some involve stretching. So isometric workout routines are based on resistance and help keep our muscles and joints fit.
It is important that you follow the instructions and photographs clearly to make sure you are getting the most from the work you do.
To see benefits of your workout in a shorter time period, 10 repetitions of each exercise is suggested. You will feel a sort of burning sensation when you do the exercises below (this is positive!).
If you haven't done a lot of exercising in the past it may pay to go easy for the first week or so, and repeat each one three to five times until you are comfortable with doing more.
If you find exercising painful and you know it is just stiffness or something you need to work through, that is, by exercising you are not causing further damage then go here for some assistance
Four Things We Need To Remember For Light Exercise
1.The Clinch is Important
What does Clinch mean – well because we are not relying on motion to make our muscles tired, the clinch is the contraction of your muscles. You really need to have a strong clinch to get the most from these exercises. Contract those muscles as much as you can.
OK I have just said you should try and contract your muscles as much as you can, but don't overdo it. If you find it too difficult to maintain an exercise for the recommended time then try 70% of maximum effort.
Take about a 20-30 second break between each set of exercises
2. Breathing
Ok this sounds a bit obvious, but generally when we exercise we tend to strain and focus on the exercise we are doing and so forget to breath. Holding in our breath and then exhaling forcibly when we release our muscle tension.
With Isometric exercises we need to concentrate on a deep breathing pattern. So breathing in for four to five seconds and then breathing out for four to five seconds and repeating this while we do a routine is the aim. This guarantees our bodies are getting enough oxygen.
3. Don't Cheat
The position of each exercise is important, so study the photographs and copy the position as closely as you can. This achieves two things:
– it reduces the chances of injury
– gives you maximum benefit from the exercise.
So don't cheat by assuming a position that is "sort of" like in the photograph, but it feels more comfortable (-:
As well, when you become used to your exercise routine you can always change the angles of your legs and arms etc., to vary the exercises
4. The "B" All and The End All?
One last point – just remember that light or isometric exercises are not the "B All and End All" of fitness training. Isometric exercise is a part of the fitness jig saw puzzle. When done properly they will certainly help your fitness, but aerobic and anearobic exercise routines will certainly advance your fitness to a higher level.
Butterfly Wings
This excellent exercise will help you sculpt your legs and buttocks, and will strengthen your lower back muscles. During execution, you will feel a "burning" sensation in all these areas, which is a sign that your body is working itself.
Lie on your back close to the wall and bend both knees at 90 degrees.
Lift your lower back off the floor and place your right foot bent against the wall.
Place the left leg on the right leg and hands on your abdomen as shown in the picture.
Stay in position for 5-30 seconds, switch between legs and then return to normal position. Perform the exercise 4-5 times a week.
The Windmill
The windmill is an excellent light exercise for strengthening the legs and thighs as well as for toning the abdomen. Repeat the exercise with the opposite leg only once more and you'll soon feel its wonderful effect.
Lie on your back near the wall and place your hands on your upper abdomen.
Hold your buttocks against the wall so you can stabilize yourself, and raise your right leg vertically while keeping your left foot as low as possible.
Stay in this position for 5-30 seconds, repeat with your left. Perform this exercise 4-5 times a week.
Prayer Position
This exercise will allow you to strengthen your chest muscles by using the resistance that your weight creates, without the need for actual weights or any other equipment.
Bring your hands together as shown in the picture.
Press your hands against each other as hard as you can without moving your shoulders.
Stay in position for 10 seconds and release.
Tricep Stretch
For all those who want to strengthen their arms, this is the exercise for you. With a simple resistance posture, you can strengthen your triceps muscle (at the back of the arm), which is one of the largest muscles in this area of the body.
Stand in front of a wall with your legs bent and place your fists on the wall level with your head.
"Push" the wall using your muscles in the back of your arm without straining your shoulders.
Stay in this position for 10 seconds and release.
Toe Reach
This light exercise is great for strengthening your abdominal muscles and legs and will allow you to tone these areas easily while investing less than a minute a day.
Lie on your back and place your feet against the wall at a right angle with your toes facing up, as shown in the picture.
Lift your right arm toward your right foot while your left-hand rests on your stomach.
Stay in position for 5-30 seconds, repeat with your left foot and release. Perform the exercise 4-5 times a week.
For those who have back pain, we recommend this exercise that will strengthen the muscles in the back area as well as the legs and abdomen.
Lie on your back near the wall and lift your legs without bending your knees.
Place your right heel on the wall and pull your left foot straight back, supporting your hips with your palms.
Stay in this position for 5-30 seconds, repeat with your right leg and release. Perform the exercise 4-5 times a week.
Low squat
Everyone knows the subtle effects of squat exercises on the muscles of the buttocks and thighs and this exercise will help you to tone these areas easily, quickly and with minimal effort.
Stand with your legs spread shoulder width.
Crouch down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Try to squeeze your feet together as tight as possible to contract your buttock and thigh muscles even more.
Stay in position for 10 seconds and release.
A great exercise to strengthen back and leg muscles, which will allow your body to be supported optimally and prevent pain in these areas, in addition to giving you a great overall feeling.
Lie on your back with your hands laying at your sides as shown in the picture.
Raise your back and legs, pin them to the wall as tightly as you can and tighten your thigh muscles.
Stay in position for 5-30 seconds. Perform the exercise 4-5 times a week.
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For more isometric exercises go see Greatist.com
Thanks for reading this post – I hope you found it helpful


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Video is the future and from the stats I keep hearing, we'll all be consuming 80% of our content via video in the near future (if you're not already). YouTube is the second At my recent Great Melbourne Blog-in, the marvellous Jenny De Lacy spoke about turning blog posts into videos.
That's one of those ideas that's so obvious once someone mentions and you mentally slap yourself for not thinking of this before. It's such a good idea. You've already done the hard work to create a blog post. You've done the research, perhaps interviewed people and written the thing, so why not capitalise on all of that hard work?
Now, here's the kicker. Not only did Jenny plant this video seed in my mind (and OK, so I've known for well over a year that I need to tackle the video beast) but then she BLEW ME AWAY by suggesting that there could be eight or more videos lurking in each blog post. And she's right. Another mental slap.Did you know there could be eight or more videos lurking in each of your blog posts? #contentmarketing Click To Tweet
Creating consumable videos for different platforms
Firstly, you can look at the different social platforms where you can share video content and create videos to suit each platform. For example:
- A 30-second video for Instagram
- A 60-90 second video for Facebook
- A 3-5 minute video for Youtube.
That's three videos right there.
Whenever you write a new blog post, introduce it with a video on your social media accounts. Preferably Facebook Live on your FB page. When you create a Facebook Live video, have a purpose. Keep it short and sweet. I'll introduce this post on my Facebook page. Gulp! That's four videos already and we haven't even started thinking too much about what videos we'll create.
Finding consumable content in your blog posts
The key to finding short, consumable video content in your existing blog posts is to look for your key points and then make a video that focuses on each point. You could also consider going into more depth on a key point, perhaps interviewing an expert in that area.
Here's another revelation – you don't even need to be on screen for your videos. You can create a video without your own talking head. You can do voice-over only with a mix of graphics, music and text, a piece to camera (if you dare!).
Lights, Camera, Lipstick!
Jenny is running a video marketing course to help coax the camera shy introvert out of you to become a superstar in your videos. I did her recent challenge and it was fabulous. Jenny and the Facebook group she's created are so supportive you can't wait to share your videos.
Does video come easily to you? Are you planning to get into video now or in the near future? Let me know in the comments below.


text: I just wanted to say I appreciate all you guys who called out the Twitter plagiarist on my behalf. I am still somewhat sheepish about it because the intention of posting was not to create any drama or rally people to my defense but just to point it out to my many friends here and privately goof on it. Truthfully, it is flattering to a degree to think someone thought enough of what you said to try to steal it so its not entirely a negative thing. Still I think making people accountable for theiving other people's thoughts and ideas is a noble cause and I respect your actions. You folks are good eggs.


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Do you want to take Dino fun? Then play Dino Hole Adventure now! You are in beautiful city with a busy life - different people and vehicles are roaming everywhere. The cars are moving quickly so you need to try to catch and eat them to rescue from Dinosaur. There are many little objects in the town that you can eat like street light, pole and many more. Beware from Dinosaur and move your Hole Carefully to rescue peoples.
Dino Hole Adventure game is a square hole controlling game. In this game your main job is to protect the civilians from angry dinosaurs. You will love to enjoy eating in three amazing environments like city, jungle and desert area. In Jungle, save animals with the help of Hole and Move your circle to eat different animals around you. In desert there is a factory, Move hole in factory and swallow all worker as well as heavy machinery to save them.
Dino Hole Adventure is adventurous game with interesting gameplay where your mouth is a hole, Control your hole character and swallow all people for saving from dinosaurs. You absorb everything in the vice city and save civilians from Dino to earn the highest score in game. Prepare yourself for the hole adventure, you will save the civilians and different animals in dark forest as well as vice city from angry wild dinosaurs. However, skyscraper buildings cannot be absorbed so you must avoid. By avoiding larger things like Dino and absorbing smaller things like cars, poles, water tanks, street lights you get high score. You can freely move in the factory area and save many workers as well as machines in Hole Adventure Simulator. Increase your experience and face challenging tasks one by one in dino hole simulator.
• Play this endless dino hole adventure game
• Swallow everything and save in the Tunnel
• Collect points on pulling people, animals and so on into the hole
• Beat your enemy like wild dinosaurs
Dino Hole Adventure is a circle game that is especially made for all simulation games fans. You will move the hole to eat all city civilians as savior but you must stop the dino to fallen in hole. Get experience of searching people and protect from angry dinosaurs in the different amazing lands. Different thrilling and amazing task made this game more special.


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A marble print bamboo pulp coffee cup with extra protective cuff.
As we become more and more concerned for our environment, it is clear we all need to take steps to stop using single-use plastic. As a responsible human of the world, we all need to be reducing our consumption of plastic and this cup is a great way to start your eco journey.
There is No Excuse For Single-Use. Choose to Re-use please.


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Japanese kimono silk, blue and purple leather valet tray
This leather valet tray is one of the first from our kimono-silk range. Unlike our suede-lined trays, this one is lined with antique kimono-silk sourced from Japan. The silk features a maple leaf and fan motif on a dark blue background. The base of the tray is dark blue full grain cow hide stitched with contrasting purple stitching, purple edges and features nickel hardware at the corners. This is a one-of-kind, single edition tray.
Our trays are 18cm square including the corner tips and approximately 14cm square inside. Each tray requires 80cms of detailed, hand stitching.
Leather valet trays are an ideal accessory for keeping valuables in a safe, easy to access place. Keep one by your bed or in your living room for your watch, jewellery, car keys, or anything else. They're also great to travel with, keeping things together in your hotel room.


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Zebstrika are temperamental and unpredictable Pokémon. Like Blitzle, they can be found in herds averaging about 20 or so members. They can harness electricity from a variety of sources, including the atmosphere, friction, and lightning bolts during thunderstorms. Zebstrika are easily angered and will charge at full gallop at anything they perceive as threats. Once a single Zebstrika in a herd charges, the rest of the herd charges as well, leading to a stampede within a matter of seconds. As Zebstrika run, their manes begin discharging bolts of electricity in all directions, stunning everything nearby. The sound of a Zebstrika galloping at full speed is akin to a thunder clap, while a herd of them makes the ground reverberate as if a tremendous storm is approaching. Zebstrika, like their pre-evolutions, communicate by flashing their manes in a variety of patterns, though their stripes can now light up and flash as well. They often attack with little regard for their own safety, utilizing moves like Wild Charge that not only damage foes, but themselves as well.
Evolves from Blitzle at Lvl 27


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Most of the information provided on this page about banks has been given to us from various individuals and sources since 2005, so the information may be out of date. If you are looking for current information about exchange rates for other currencies, use of master cards etc, or about banks on different islands, I would suggest you visit the bank websites and contact the banks directly as they update their own information on their websites. A few of the links to banks may be broken, these links were copied from a Government website, so the links are not working on there.
The following banks operate in Cape Verde:
It isn't easy for investors to get a mortgage in Cape Verde. Dealing with the banks can be a bit stressful.
Some Expats who have successful businesses on the islands have also found it frustrating dealing with the banks who loose their paper work, or keep promising the mortgage will be approved soon and after months of waiting are considering what their options will be if they cancel their application and try another bank. Generally, most banks on the islands, will need applications and paperwork to be approved by the head office which will be in Praia, Santiago.
Some Developments and Estate Agencies have an agreed mortgage rate with the banks.
Things you may want to ask at the Bank:
• What are the controls for taking money out of the country and its limitations?
• Ask about NIB !
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|Explore Alexandria's firefighting history on the Blazing a Trail: Alexandria's Firefighting History tour. Participants learn about firefighting in early Alexandria, three devastating fires, firefighting during the Civil War, and the community's five volunteer fire companies. The tour begins at the historic Friendship Firehouse, proceeds east on Prince Street, and returns via King Street. For age 10 and older. Reservations are required, as space is limited.
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Scottish band CHVRCHES were back for a staggering sold-out second show at Birmingham's o2 Academy.
Bringing with them an animated performance and contagious energy, CHVRCHES were ready to conquer the o2 Academy by storm.
Support from the night came from Let's Eat Grandma, a psychedelic pop duet comprising of childhood friends Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth. The two youths filled the stage with an air of confidence, with their unique twists in their set proving that they were a perfect fit for this tour.
The large stage was now comfortably set up for CHVRCHES, as large crosses adorned the sides. As the lights dimmed, it was clear that the room was full of anticipation, as each band member walked on stage to respective cheers. Basking in the moment for less than a minute, CHVRCHES suddenly burst straight in to their first song of the evening Get Out.
Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry's captivating vocals really shone through, accompanied by her animated performance as she almost dance to each side of the stage. Bandmates Martin Doherty and Iain Cook could be spotted almost jumping on the spot behind their large crosses, adding just a charming little spark to the performance.
The night went by in a whirlwind of buzzing tracks and technicolour lights. With breaks every so often for the band to enjoy some back and forth banter, this definitely did not stop them from putting their all in to every track. Powering through tracks such as Bury It, Grafitti, Miracle and Deliverance to name a few, CHVRCHES really and truly outdid themselves.
Bands like CHVRCHES don't come around very often, providing a breath of fresh air to the usual idea of electronic pop. They could have been performing on the plainest stage in the world and still have put on an incredible show, with everyone watching their every move. Mayberry's stunning vocals complimented the edge-filled beats that accompanied them, and I truly hope that the next time they come around it will be in bigger and better venues.


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According to an article by Nkole Nkole, when Zambia's Kasisi Agriculture Training Centre (KATC) began operating in 1974, its methods of farming were inspired by the Green Revolution which promoted new advances in agriculture as a way to end global hunger.
Nkole states that the initiatives, led by a man considered the 'Father of the Green Revolution' Norman Borlaug involved the creation of new chemical fertilisers and synthetic herbicides and pesticides.
He further explains that in the '90s, however, KATC shifted its approach from promoting conventional agriculture to sustainable organic agriculture (SOA) and since then, this is the system that the centre has embraced entirely.
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McALLEN — Dimas DeLeon said he was a little shocked when he scored his first knockout in the ring.
"I landed a left hand and the guy fell down," the 19-year-old from Mission said. "It threw me off guard and I got shook up a bit. I was excited and wanted to go for more."
Dimas has done just that, going for more. The southpaw fighter is 7-0 with six knockouts and will face McAllen's Ricardo Mena (2-3) in the main event of the annual Border Wars fight card by Cavazos Boxing Promotions and the Law Offices of Mario Davila. The eight-fight card will take place July 12 at the Pharr Events Center.
Dimas said he hasn't had a chance to see his opponent fight but expects "that he's coming to fight too and we've both had the same time to prepare. Whoever has more skills and better conditioning will win this fight."
Anthony Cavazos, the fight's promoter, has followed DeLeon's career and said what attracted him to DeLeon as a fighter was the no-nonsense attitude and the way DeLeon performs in the ring. DeLeon is Cavazos' first left-handed boxer.
"He's not a showboater," Cavazos said during a Border Wars press conference Thursday at Costa Messa restaurant in North McAllen. "He comes to fight. I have high expectations for him. This kid has power. He's going to put on a show and he's going to knock out a lot of people in his career. He loves to fight. He's not going to lay down."
DeLeon comes from a boxing family. His dad was a boxer, his grandfather was a boxer and two of his three brothers are fighters, including his older one, who he used to spar with growing up.
"Yeah, he would beat me up a lot," DeLeon said.
DeLeon said he's a fan of Julio Cesar Chavez, and much of his earliest days were spent emulating the Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico fighter who amassed a 107-6-2 record with 85 knockouts spanning more than three decades.
"He goes forward a lot," DeLeon said. "He likes to hit to the body and moves his head a lot, basically the same things I do now."
DeLeon said he's training harder than for any of his previous matches, working out three times a day sparring, running, swimming, to be in condition if the fight goes the full six rounds in the 118-pound division.
Omar Castillo (5-2) of San Juan will fight Gino De La Paz (2-2-1) of McAllen in a scheduled four-round matchup in the 132-pound division. Castillo, a PSJA High graduate, said he's looking forward to fighting in his hometown.
De La Paz could be an imposing figure. At 6-foot-2, he has a major height and reach advantage. Castillo said he hasn't faced someone as tall or with the reach of De La Paz but said there's more to a boxing match than those two categories.
"Anybody can have height, but it' also about discipline and skill," Castillo said. "I've seen super short boxers beat tall boxers. First, you have to go in their knowing you're going to win. We are training to go the distance and getting on the inside to work the body."
Castillo lost his last fight on the judges card in Houston. He plans on bouncing back and has his eyes set on a future fight card already
"This is a comeback fight for me so it's very important," Castillo said. "After this hopefully we can get on the undercard of the Brandon Figueroa fight at Bert Ogden Arena."
Figueroa (19-0), a Weslaco native, recently won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship and is listed as a special guest for the July 12 card.
General Admission Tickets are $30. For more information, call Cavazos Boxing at (956) 369-0742 or visit ticketmaster.com or pharrevents.com.


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DMLR reports on 2004 successes
Future plans build on past successes
By Stuart L. Weinstein, MD
Doctors for Medical Liability Reform (DMLR), the coalition of 230,000 practicing medical specialists established by the AAOS, has one goal: Protecting patient access to healthcare by the passage of federal medical liability reform.
In 2004, DMLR launched the first phase of its initiative aimed at educating patients, physicians and policymakers about the devastating affects of the medical liability crisis. The overall goal is to pass medical liability reform in the Senate by changing votes or by changing Senators.
In a very successful campaign, DMLR helped elect pro-liability reform candidates in five out of six key Senate races and helped narrow the possible votes to override the filibuster from 11 to seven in just one election cycle. The power of 230,000 physicians working toward one goal has been astounding and has showed that working together can bring about progress.
An effective strategy
As vice-chairman of the DMLR in 2004, I can tell you that our strategy was based on two major principles: 1) Every doctor has a story to tell about the medical liability crisis; and 2) The U.S. Senate is where our efforts must be focused. From that, we analyzed the most heated Senate races and went to work to make sure voters in those states knew the facts about the medical liability crisis and where the candidates stood on the prospects of reform.
We set out to influence three to five Senate races with hopes of picking up two or three pro-liability votes. In the end, we campaigned in six states and picked up five votes. Not bad for a group making its debut on the political scene—especially when you consider anti-reform groups outspent us nearly 3 to 1 and have decades of experience under their belts (and in their pockets).
The centerpiece of the public education campaign was the 30-minute television newsmagazine programs, which featured real doctors, real patients and real stories about the medical liability crisis. Shown on network television as well as in physicians' offices, the newsmagazines were seen by more than 13 million Americans. More than 24,000 people called the DMLR hotline number. The Web site—www.ProtectPatientsNow.org—received more than 14,000 hits every day during the campaign. DMLR also received more than 1,000 e-mails in support of the campaign.
DMLR also ran focused, targeted full-page newspaper ads explaining the financial impact of the crisis on business and local economies. In addition, DMLR ran political ads urging support for specific liability bills in the Washington Post and other Capitol Hill publications.
The DMLR campaign generated hundreds of radio, print and television stories on the campaign and on the medical liability crises. The press office fielded calls from more than 310 reporters. In one month alone, more than 2 million media impressions were generated.
Federal liability reform
By creating "The Pledge," DMLR ensured that candidates were aware of the issue and took a position. Candidates who signed The Pledge promised to work toward passing federal medical liability reform if they were elected. In total, 43 candidates for federal office signed The Pledge, and pro-reform candidates won in six out of eight open Senate races.
We know that many of you are reaching an unprecedented level of frustration as this crisis wrecks havoc on your relationship with your patients, your practices and your ability to provide timely care to the patients who need you most. We ask you to stick with us. Policymakers are listening; voters are listening.
It may take another year to pass significant reforms. It may take two or more. But, in the end, we will prevail because we are right. Our health care system cannot continue to be held hostage by an excessive and antiquated tort system that serves no one but trial lawyers. Regardless of how much money and clout they have, the opposition can only misrepresent the facts and distort the truth for so long before even the most mulish are forced to take off the blinders and see what is really happening.
DMLR's goal for 2005 is to pass federal medical liability reform. The legislative priorities released by both President Bush and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, MD, put medical liability reform near the top.
The DMLR asks that you put every ounce of energy you have into lobbying your Senators to introduce a comprehensive medical liability reform bill, debate that bill and have an up-and-down vote on its merits. If we again run into a filibuster, we will use hardhitting tactics to break it. Although we cannot guarantee success in Washington, D.C., we can guarantee you that no one will be working harder to pass federal medical liability reform legislation than DMLR.
To reach our goal, we will be increasing our grassroots and earned media campaigns in 2005. We believe our best asset is you—our physician members and the patients you serve. In addition, we will be reaching out to other medical groups who are interested in seeing reform passed. The more members we have, the more effective we will be. When a medical liability reform bill is introduced, our army of advocates will march to Capitol Hill with ads, testimony, briefing materials, news releases and grassroots alerts in hand.
Looking to 2006
We will also begin laying the ground work for a Senate campaign in 2006, if need be. We will be monitoring the positions of elected officials and possible candidates and declaring our support early and loudly.
Once again, our policy will be to pick out vulnerable anti-reform candidates and make medical liability reform an issue in their races. It is imperative that elected officials understand there are consequences for their votes and voting against protecting patient access to health care is not acceptable.
Now that we have shared our to-do list, we would like to take this opportunity to give you a to-do list of your own:
1. Watch the DMLR Web site (http://www.protectpatientsnow.org/) for updates on the campaign.
2. Respond to grassroots initiatives from DMLR and your respective organizations. This includes requests for stories on the crisis and writing letters to Congress.
3. Engage your patients in this crisis. Put up posters; hand out letters; write letters to the editor; be creative.
4. Engage your fellow physicians in this crisis. One letter to Capitol Hill from a physician constituent is nice; thousands make a statement that cannot be ignored.
Together, we can fight this battle and prevail. We thank all of you for your efforts in 2004 and ask for your continued support.
Stuart L. Weinstein, MD, is AAOS President and the current chairman of Doctors for Medical Liability Reform.
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A boost in temporary employment typically presages strong full-time hiring, but four years after the Great Recession's end, temp jobs keep growing briskly as skittish businesses avoid permanent hires in a sluggish, uncertain economic environment. Since bottoming in Aug. 2009, at 1.75 million, the number of workers provided by staffing agencies has been on a steady upward trend to 2.74 million workers last month, a 57 percent gain, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. All other non-farm payroll jobs are up just 4 percent over that span. Temp jobs as an overall percentage of payrolls is now 2 percent, near an all-time high.
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Unemployment rates fell in 28 states in October while non-farm payroll employment increased in 34 states, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 22. Illustrating the generally better trend, the states that have long held the highest and lowest jobless rates in the country each saw improvement last month.
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Bond International Software, the global staffing, recruitment, HR and Payroll specialists, announced the release of a white paper based on more than 300 survey responses from staffing and recruiting professionals about their perceptions of the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on their businesses. The survey and white paper identified widespread uncertainty regarding ACA's impact, along with the potential costs and opportunities associated with it.
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Labor market firming, but inflation still benign
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell sharply last week and a gauge of factory activity hit an eight-month high in early November, hinting at some strength in the economy. Other data on Nov. 21, showed wholesale prices fell for a second straight month in October, the latest sign of a lack of inflation pressure which helps give the Federal Reserve leeway as it considers when to scale back its bond-buying stimulus.
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China's easing of its notorious one-child policy may help toy makers and tutors. But it won't boost China's overall economy for the next 15 years, economists say — and in some ways will deepen economic problems as care for the additional babies will remove more people from the workforce. That complication comes at a time when China faces a steep, irreversible shift in demographics: Its working-age population is set to start declining rapidly as a share of the population after a peak in 2015, according to United Nations estimates.
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The Foundation Center recently studied over 1,000 foundations and their social media use, and discovered that despite the overwhelming call to utilize social networking, only 45 percent of foundations are actively using social media. The survey also found that corporate and community foundations tend to be more active in social media, while only 34 percent of independent and family foundations are using social media as a communications tool.
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Recent college graduates are seeing better job prospects as they enter the labor market, although it's less encouraging for those who hold MBAs and other advanced degrees, according to an annual national survey of employers conducted by Michigan State University. This year's Recruiting Trends report, released on Nov. 20, shows an almost 10 percent increase in the number of employers planning to hire college graduates with a bachelor's degree. It also found a 2 percent increase in hiring plans for all areas, said Phil Gardner, the director of MSU's Collegiate Employment Research Institute.
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The Yankees promoted 22-year old right-hander Trevor Stephan to Trenton on Tuesday afternoon. The 2017 third-round draft selection out of Arkansas was 3-1 with a 1.98 ERA in seven starts for High-A Tampa. In 40 innings of work for the Tarpons, Stephan allowed just 23 hits and issued nine walks while fanning 49 batters; Florida State League opposition hit just .160.
Stephan took the ball for the Thunder in game two of their double-header against Akron on the road at Canal Park on Tuesday night. In his first taste of Eastern League action, the Western Division-leading RubberDucks delivered a rude welcome to the highly touted hurler. Stephan lasted just 4 1/3 innings, allowing six earned runs on nine hits and two walks to go along with five strike outs in his 73-pitch debut. He suffered the loss in a 6-3 Trenton defeat.
The promotion of Stephan to Double-A is a sign that the Yankees may have plans to move the righty through the system quickly. Having not even spent one calendar year in professional ball, Stephan already finds himself at perhaps the most vital level of development. In 75 1/3 career innings entering Tuesday between stops with the Gulf Coast Yankees, Staten Island Yankees and Tampa, Stephan was 4-2 with a 1.67 ERA with a 93-15 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Meanwhile, right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday and started game one for the Thunder. In his first start back since being placed on the shelf with a blister on May 14, the 23-year old Loaisiga surrendered one earned run on five hits over his three innings of work against Akron; he took a no-decision in the eventual 4-3 Trenton defeat.
Right-hander Domingo Acevedo tossed two innings in extended spring training on Monday afternoon down in Tampa. The imposing right-hander has been out of action since being placed on the disabled list on April 13 with a blister. While on the DL, Acevedo suffered a concussion which has pushed back his return. After flying down to Tampa last Monday, the Yankees hope to build his pitch-count back up in extended spring outing before ultimately having him rejoin the Thunder in the coming weeks.


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2011 NCEES Engineering Award winners
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The University of New Mexico Civil Engineering Department is the grand prize winner of the 2011 NCEES Engineering Award for Connecting Professional Practice and Education. The award jury met June 7, 2011, in Clemson, S.C., to select the $25,000 grand prize winner.
The department received the prize for its submission, Integrated Infrastructure Improvements for a Youth Scout Ranch (PDF). For the project, teams of civil engineering and construction management students worked with professional engineer mentors to design infrastructure improvements for a youth camp. Each team addressed one of four areas necessary for the camp's future growth and improved safety: drinking water and fire protection; drainage, erosion control, and emergency road access; wastewater collection and secondary treatment; and structural improvements, including a new pedestrian bridge and trading post.
The jury praised the project for incorporating various subdisciplines of civil engineering as well as construction management and for giving students "practical understanding of the routine work environment of practicing
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The jury selected five additional winners to receive awards of $7,500 each.
- California State University, Los Angeles
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Connecting Professional Practice and Education through a Civil Engineering Capstone Project: Mud Flow Barrier (PDF)
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One Last Goodbye.
Shadow was the last surviving mouse of our mouse ranching experience (which you can read about here and here). She had survived several cat encounters which had taken out other members of the herd and the mass thinning out we did in the Summer in order to stop impacting greenhouse gases.
If you've ever cleaned out a mouse cage, then you know what I'm talking about.
Shadow was an amazing mouse architect, tearing into cardboard tubes with a creativity that seemed well beyond her rodent brethren. There were times I was tempted to save one of her creations just because she'd done so much work on it. But she was a mouse that preferred working with a blank slate, pushing aside her creations when they were done.
Sadly, a mouse life span is pretty brief, comparatively speaking. Shadow developed a tumor this fall and I knew that some days she was miserable.
Mireya watched her huddled in the cage and we talked about what she was going through. And she made the very grown up decision to let Shadow scurry across the rainbow bridge with Cricket, our lizard, and Pepper, an earlier mouse.
So I made an appointment with the vet.
"The vet? Are you kidding me?" my husband said when I told him. "Surely we can do this ourselves. It's just a mouse, for crissake."
We went over to the cage. We looked in at Shadow, who was carefully rearranging her shredded paper towel and torn cardboard tube. We looked at each other.
"So when's the appointment?" he asked me.
"Good," he said and took off for sites unknown.
It amazes me how these things are a mom's job.
The funeral was a quiet affair, and Shadow was laid to rest wrapped in her favorite medium, a paper towel. Mireya said a few words about how fast Shadow was in her rolling ball and how she really liked grapes.
Our rodent life is down to a single hamster, although there are intense negotiations for a ferret. A FERRET.
I don't know what you're hoping for in 2010, but I'm guessing it's not a ferret. Trust me, it's not on my list...


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Do you not know what the scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel? "Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars; I alone am left, and they are seeking my life." But what is the divine reply to him? "I have kept for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal." So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace. - Romans 11:2-5
Paul anguishes over why so many have not believed that Jesus is the long promised Messiah. He is adamant that God is keeping the covenant with Israel. In his somewhat convoluted argument, he turns to a story from 1 Kings 19 for the idea of "a faithful remnant."
In that story God tells Elijah that even though the Israelites have been unfaithful, God will not destroy them but will keep faith with the Divine promise by preserving a remnant—7,000 righteous ones "who have not bowed the knee to Baal" (the local fertility god/gods).
I can take comfort from this story, which traces the story of good news across generations, from 1 Kings to the letter of Romans. It tells us that God remains faithful to the covenant promises made long ago to our ancestors in the faith.
It tells us that the Invisible God remains faithful—an important counter to the oft-told story of the inevitable decline of the church in these days.
This faithful God calls us not to bigness, prosperity or success, but to justice, mercy and love; to be faithful as God is faithful from generation to generation.
God of Holy Promises, we know that you will not be left without witnesses. We pray in the name of Jesus that we may be among them.
Richard L. Floyd is Pastor Emeritus of First Church of Christ (UCC) in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. and author of A Course In Basic Christianity and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross: Reflections on the Atonement. He blogs at richardlfloyd.com.
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