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So what is it that sets Silver Bullet Realty apart from your average property manager? Read below and soon you too will understand what makes Silver Bullet Realty the answer to your property management needs!
1. Communication & Accessibility
Proactive Communication and Attention to Detail are the key points for us to provide exceptional property management services. We achieve this by being accessible, returning phone calls, replying to emails, completing and reporting on inspections, staying in contact, advising on matters straight away – when they arise, and, having the expertise to deal with the matters efficiently and professionally. We believe it is the extra yards, those one percent efforts that make the difference and separate Silver Bullet Realty from the rest of the field.
2. Core Business
We specialise in Residential Investment Property Management – this is our core business – not a side line of other property related activities such as sales. That means we have our eyes on the ball and one sole focus – you and your property.
3. Experience
The Silver Bullet Realty Directors are Residential Investment Property owners themselves and have maintained their own personal portfolio for over 14 years (see Testimonials). We have been, and indeed are presently, in the shoes of the landlords ourselves. We understand Rates of Return and how it relates to property investment.
4. Bullet Proof Systems
As a former accountant, the Principal is acutely aware of exactly how fundamental and important excellent procedures, systems, and protocols are to running an efficient and successful Property Management Business. Organisation, attention to detail and delivery in a thorough and timely manner are all key attributes and components of our Bullet Proof Systems.
5. Integrity
You deal with the owners of the business – this is not a franchise model – it is our own personal reputations we are upholding. The buck stops and starts with us. You won't be out in a queue or made feel like a number. You are relevant, your happiness and satisfaction are key and it is our job to ensure that. Integrity, respect and trust are vital for our ongoing mutual success.
6. Professionalism
Both Directors are full members of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales – REINSW – we are bound by their rules of conduct and ethics. Principal, Ken Guiney, has almost 20 years experience in finance and accounting, having obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree – Accounting major in 1992. Ken is also an associate member of the Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) of Australia, and a proud member of the Leading Property Managers of Australia (LPMA).
7. Landlord Service Standards
We stand by our Client Service Standards and we take them very seriously. They are an effective criteria for our customers to keep us focused on them and set out for landlords exactly what they may expect from us in terms of service. These Landlord Service Standards are provided in writing.
8. Our Guarantee
If these service standards are not met – we manage the property for free for the next 3 months.
9. Floor Plans
We provide a floor plan for each and every property as this gives a huge advantage when looking to attract A-grade prospective tenants to the Investment property when marketing and advertising.
10. Professional Photography
We employ a Professional Photographer to do your property the justice it deserves. We know that getting the presentation of the investment property absolutely spot on is critical for marketing and advertising.
11. Landlord 24/7 Access
Availability of information and transparency are vitally important to Silver Bullet Realty – Landlords are able to enter their own personal portal providing 24/7 access to information including:
- Rental Statements (including dispersements)
- Inspection Reports (including photographs)
- Professional Photos of the investment property
- Floor plan
- Documents (Tenancy Agreement, Managing Agent Agreement)
- Invoices
12. Partners
We see ourselves as Partners in your Residential Property Investments – providing help, advice and guidance in any and every way we possibly can – just the way it should be!


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A few of the conversations had with my 3.5 year old* during the span of one day:
7:28 a.m.: "Mom. Mooooooom. MOOOM!"
7:28 a.m.: "I'm late for work at the fire station! I need you to drive me there."
7:28 a.m.: "Yes, I do work there! LOOK! I'm wearing my fire coat and fire hat and fire boots."
7:28 a.m.: "My name isn't G. It's Rich the firefighter plumber."
7:28 a.m.: "If I don't go to work, who will help all of the people?"
7:28 a.m.: "I'm going to ask daddy to take me."
a.m.: "Mo-OM. Daddy said he won't take me to work at the firestation
and he said my name is not Rich. And it is! I AM Rich the firefighter
10:28 a.m.: "Hey, mom, can we use that cart? Look, it's a car! I want that blue car cart!"
10:28 a.m.: "Hey! HeyWAIT! Mom. MOOOOOOOOM. YOU FORGOT THE BLUE CAR CART. WAIT FOR ME!"
10:28 a.m.: "I neeeeed green apples. Mom, really, I need green apples."
10:28 a.m.: "But I see green apples."
10:28 a.m.: "Are you sure those green apples are pears?"
a.m.: "If we would have taken that blue car cart, I could have droven
us to find the green apples and we wouldn't be in this mess."
10:30 a.m.: "Can we buy pretzels?"
10:30 a.m.: "I didn't SEEEE any pretzels in the drawer."
10:30 a.m.: "When we get home I'm going to tell daddy about this."
10:30 a.m.: "He's probably going to put you in time out for being mean to me!"
10:30 a.m.: "He's probably not going to let you play with any toys or have dessert."
10:30 a.m.: "He's not going to tell me I can't play with any toys or have dessert."
10:30 a.m.: "What are gypsies?"
10:30 a.m.: "But where would I sleep?"
10:30 a.m.: "But I don't want to sleep in a tent!"
10:30 a.m.: "OK! I won't tell on you! Don't sell me!"
10:30 a.m.: "But teasing is NOT nice."
10:42 a.m.: Unexpected item on the belt. Pleas--
10:42 a.m.: "But I'm not touching the belt."
10:42 a.m.: Unexpected item on the belt. Please remove the item and place it -- .
10:42 a.m.: "My HANDS are not touching it!"
10:42 a.m.: Unexpected item on the belt. Ple--
10:42 a.m.: "Those are my ELLLLLbows, mom."
10:42 a.m.: Unexpected item on the be --
10:42 a.m.: "OK! I'm sorry! I won't touch it with my hands or my elbows or my ARMS."
10:44 a.m.: "Why do you put that card in the machine?"
10:44 a.m.: "How does the monies come out of that card and go into the machine?"
10:42 a.m.: "Why don't we have any REAL monies to pay for our groceries?"
10:42 a.m.: "I have monies in my piggy bank. I could pay for the groceries if you let me smash it open."
10:42 a.m.: "You and daddy do have real monies and the real monies is in that card?"
10:42 a.m.: "Look the blue car cart is gone. Oh, now I'll NEVER get to take it with me."
10:43 a.m.: "I don't want to get buckled in my seat."
10:43 a.m.: "If I get buckled in my seat will you take me to work at the fire station?"
10:43 a.m.: "I do, TOO, work there. I pay them monies."
10:43 a.m.: "Yeah, they pay me monies."
a.m.: "Will you get real monies if you sell me to gymsies? Because I
don't want to sleep in a tent with people I don't know. Only people I do
know. I like living with you and daddy and E."
10:44 a.m.: "Can we put our bed in a tent?"
*Originally posted Monday, April 4, 2011
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Conversationalism: Blue Car Grocery Carts and Gypsies
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There's nothing better than good conversation ... but not while talking to myself. Will you play a part in this discussion?
AND will you pretty please have your email linked to your account or leave it for me so I can respond?
Thanks for taking the time to make these thoughts into conversation.
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Friendly & discreet,with a dirty side.First timers & beginners always welcome & all body types.I want you to feel comfortable, sexy,&(most of all) have a great time.Love being naked & love to please.I travel anywhere within NY/NJ(further depending on you). Have a desire to please & love a strong, personal connection. Our time together is all about you. I want to know what turns you on. Have something specific in mind,I'm happy to accommodate.open to private dates or as an out of towner


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Little Girl Cries When She Learns Adam Levine is Married
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Adam Levine, how could you?! Levine's biggest little fan is going through her first heartbreak. Mila is in the backseat of the car when her mom breaks the news to her that Levine is off the market. Disbelief quickly turns to distress in this adorable video. It's ok, I'm pretty sure I did the same thing when I heard too.


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When your vehicle is sent to a DRP repair facility, the repairs are often done faster and cheaper than you might like.
You may be wondering, "How can fast and cheap be a bad thing?"
Simple: corners are cut, repairs aren't thorough, and cheaper, more easily damaged parts are used! In the end, it's your safety and security that is compromised.
The problem with DRP shops is that most people don't know they have any other option. When their insurance company presents them with a list of body shops to send their vehicle to for repair, they don't realize that they don't have to choose any of the options provided by the insurance company.
According to the Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations Section 2695.8(e), your insurance company CANNOT require that your vehicle is repaired at a specific shop. What does this mean? Simple: your insurance company's "recommended" options are nothing more than a suggestion. According to California Insurance laws, you have total control over which body repair facility your vehicle is sent to!
So, when you find yourself at the scene of an accident or collision, what should you do? How can you ensure that your vehicle is sent to the correct body shop–the one that you can be certain will do the job right using the correct parts?
Step 1: Contact the body shop of your choice. If you already know of a body shop you can trust (such as Network Auto Body), contact them immediately after calling your insurance. They will send a truck to you to tow away your vehicle, as well as assign a representative to help you deal with your insurance company.
Step 2: Inform the insurance company of where you want the repairs done. While the insurance company representative will try to "steer" your vehicle toward one of their DRP facilities, you are under no obligation to choose from their "recommended" facilities. Show them the Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations clause mentioned above, and they will have no choice but to acquiesce to your request for the vehicle to be repaired by the body shop of your choice.
Step 3: Present the insurance estimate to the body repair shop. If you went to your insurance company prior to contacting the repair facility of your choice. Your insurance company wrote at best an estimate for the visual damage only to the vehicle. Take the vehicle estimate to your body repair shop, and let them take a look at it. They will perform a thorough inspection of the vehicle, and they will deal with the insurance company to handle the claims negotiations.
Don't let the insurance company tell you where to take your vehicle! You have the right to choose your body shop…


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VOTED TOP 10 Hair & Makeup artist in Australia. Over 10 years experience. Natural Airbrushing Makeup & Beautiful Hair styling.
"Wow wow wow! They are amazingly talented, friendly and ensured we all ran on time. They were practically part of the family by the end. Our makeup and hair lasted all day" – Michelle M
"Highly professional and service oriented team. Thank you for making us all look so beautiful. I wish I had you with me every day" – Megan B
"I would do it all again in a heart beat to have Jenny and her Team come and do their work" – Bridie D
"We had a big crowd but they managed to get us all beautified with time to spare, with jokes, laughter and memories made. I recommend Le Fabulous wholeheartedly"! – Deniz K
Where to begin?
Jenny and her team are super friendly and very professional. They will make you look and feel good on your special day.
Meeting Jenny for the first time felt like we already knew each other and allowed me to fully trust her to do my entire bridal party!
I was anxious as no one has ever done my hair and makeup before as I have been doing it for as long as I remember (ex MUA) but I trusted her immediately upon having my trial. No breakouts and all her products are great quality. (It lasted all day/night) I highly recommend!! Very good value for money too!
Hello beautiful Melissa, What a fun day we had! From the Moscato to the laughs, I could do it all over again...and again. I felt like I've known you from the first time we met too. We just clicked. I am extremely happy that I was a part of your wedding day. Thank you for being you! xx
Jenny and her team were really enthusiastic and friendly for both the make-up/hair trial and on my wedding day. Jenny was easy to work with and always responded quickly to my questions. I was super happy with the hair and make-up job Jenny and her team did on my wedding day for myself, mother and bridesmaids. The make-up was of a high quality and it lasted for the entire night, as did our hair. Jenny's bubbly personality made us all able to relax on the wedding day which helped to keep the nerves away!
Hi Nat, what a fun day it was on your wedding day. I am very excited to see your photos soon. I love the hair and makeup on you and the girls, everyone looked so so beautiful. Thank you for the lovely lunch on the day too ;-)
Jenny and her team did a fantastic job on myself, my bridesmaids, my sister and my mother. The makeup was flawless and I had so many people complimenting me and requesting for Jenny's details for themselves. I would definitely recommend her to anyone and everyone. Her services were so smooth and easy. I was warned that most makeup artists tend to run late, but I did not experience that with Jenny and her team. It was an absolute pleasure having Jenny as my makeup artist on my wedding day.
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The professionalism, kindness and artistry from Jenny and Dee at Le Fabulous is second to none. They made myself and my bridesmaids feel so beautiful at my wedding and the makeup used was light and durable. I highly recommend their airbrush technique to those with sensitive skin, like myself. Look no further for a hair and makeup team because Le Fabulous is a must for any wedding. If they can make me look pretty, they can make anyone!
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Fire Alarm Systems
Sometimes we do things because they are a good idea. Sometimes we do things because we have to so them. Sometimes we do things because they are both.
Life Safety (fire alarm) is both.
At Securiteam, not only do we pride ourselves on our extensive fire alarm experience, but you can count on us to assist with all of your commercial fire alarm needs, from design though to installation, commissioning and acceptance.
As a fully licensed fire alarm contractor, we know national as well as local code requirements and can help ensure that your project is completed on time and on budget.
Our inspection services help you stay in compliance by ensuring required tests and inspections are performed, and documented, on time, every time.
If you have an existing system that requires reliable, dependable service and attention,our technicians are certified and experienced on most brands including, Silent Knight, Fire-Lite,Bosch, Honeywell, Sig Com and Potter.
Systems include: Smoke Detectors, manual pull stations, horn-strobes, smoke beams, sprinkler supervision, ansul supervision etc.
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I have been doing woodworking since I was 13 years old. My school in North Carolina knew that most of its students would not get pass the ninth grade (that's Higher Education for most hillbilly's). So they started us in Wood Shop and Home Economics ( cooking and sewing-- guess they wanted us to eat and be covered).
Well I caught the Wood Bug. By the end of my Jr. year i was spending half the day in the wood shop and the other half skipping English and hiding in the Wood Shop.
I'am more than just a woodworker, though that's my true passion. I also do remodeling and floor work, all but carpet. I build custom Cabinets, Vanities,built-in's, Furniture and other wood related Repairs, such as Motor Homes and Boats. I have done complete rehabs to just a Bathroom floor.
I was Certified Master Automotive L1 Tech till 1997 when health issues cam up. I then moved into the repair ans maintenance world. I worked for local schools and churches.
I worked full time for the big Orange Box, for 15 years as a Pro Account Sales Associate, as well as helping those struggling for advice on their home repairs and remodeling.
I'am now workin
g full time doing my custom woodworking.
Kevin S Leadbeater Sr.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We like to have a meet and greet with our customers in order to discuss and brainstorm over their needs and wants. This allows us to get a good understanding of what they are looking for so that each project leaves our customers satisfied.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I completed three years of Industrial Arts education in high school. I also have 15 years working in a home improvement warehouse, where I received a direct education from manufacturers about products and services. I have continued my education by attending training seminars put on by renowned .Master Craftsman.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your service?
Unfortunately, custom woodworking usually does not allow for a set pricing system. However, I do provide every customer with a complete job quote that details every aspect of the quote and I am more than willing to go over every detail with a customer if they have any questions.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I got started in woodworking in high school and have developed a love of Woodworking in the process. I have always considered myself a problem solver and enjoy finding solutions to satisfy my customer's needs and wants.
How does your service stand out?
At Kevin's Custom Woodworking we pride ourselves on giving our customers design solutions that fit all there needs
What do you enjoy about the work you do?
I enjoy watching a project come to life from the ground up. This work allows me to engage both my creative and technical talents and put them to use for the benefit of others which is very rewarding. There is no better feeling than walking away from a job site knowing that we have satisfied all our customer needs and desires for their project.
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1- leveraging new civil society distribution channels;
2 - innovative use of capital, both private and public;
3 - enabling legal and tax structures;
4 - the need for new financial intermediaries;
5 - the importance of the development of new collaborative outcome models.
The focus of the meeting was identifying where government could create or leverage more effective finance flows for development. This forms part of a broader process TIA continues to actively support. You can read more about Tallberg Foundation and download the Hague Report or Summary Report here.


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I may have a boring job that's not tremendously important, but I do work in an office. And despite how great my boss might be, and how much we can joke around, it's still a professional environment. As such, I expect the people who are communicating with me will act professionally. In particular, any written communications including email should be carefully written. All too often, this is nto the case, due to the informality of email as a medium.
In particular I've noticed other's inability to type my name correctly. True, my name has various common spellings, but that should not make any difference. If you are responding to my email directly, you should be able to verify and re-type the name correctly. If not, you should at least be able to copy and paste it into the reply. Still, countless people mess it up. There's one 'e', people, and only one! However, this slight spelling error doesn't get to me like the range of errors perpetrated against me this morning.
Let's use an example to illustrate. Let's say your name is Shawn Smyth. It's a pretty common name, with maybe a bit of unusual spelling, but still something most English speakers would be highly familar with. So, someone writes an email to 'dear Sean'. Honest mistake, people make it all the time, even though your first name (spelled correctly) is embedded in your email address. Fine, whatever, you 'reply all'.
Then another person on the email list responds, mangling your last name into 'Smith'. Again, it's an honest mistake, but really? What can they mess up next (because you know, someone on this email list is going to make you want to hurt puppies soon)?
Next email: 'Dear Stan Smith'. Really? That's not even close.
C'mon people. Get it together!


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KTRC Database is now online!
Following the successful launch of the Knowledge and Training Resource Center (KTRC) on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management on 11 July 2013, its online catalogue of online and printed resources is now accessible to the public.
General Rules on the Use of the KTRC Library
- Would-be users must present a valid official ID with photo to librarian to enter the KTRC Library.
- Users must always log in and log out on the KTRC logbook.
- First-time users must accomplish the KTRC User's Form to register their names, contact information (i.e., office and home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses), and personal references.
- All KTRC materials are for room use only.
- A user is allowed to photocopy materials provided that
- user's official ID is left with KTRC librarian. ID will be given back to user upon the return of materials brought out for photocopying
- user accomplishes a photocopying permit (2 copies) which the KTRC librarian endorses
- they bring out a maximum of two (2) materials at a time and return them before the KTRC library closes. No overnight borrowing for photocopying purposes
- photocopying permits must be secured at least an hour before the KTRC library closes
- A user may secure copies of electronic materials (i.e. pdfs, powerpoint files, ms word documents, and excel files) unless restricted.
- A user may take photos of KTRC materials.
- Users will pay for the replacement of damaged or lost KTRC materials.
- Users must observe silence inside the KTRC Library. Users of audio/visual materials must use headphones.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the KTRC Library.
- Loitering/sleeping inside the KTRC Library is not allowed.
- Users are discouraged from returning materials on the shelves. Used materials must be placed on the designated table.
- The KTRC Librarian will check the bags of users when they leave the KTRC Library.
- Library Hours:
- Mondays to Fridays: 9am – 4pm (The library is open during lunch time)
- Saturdays: 9am – 1pm
- The library will be closed during official non-working holidays.


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The dye plants I had in the garden were Genista tinctoria, Weld ( leaves) Dyers Chamomile and Tansy. I picked what I had,
As there is only so much yellow a girl can have I put rusty nails into
the Genista tinctoria and tansy but in fact these only became a
bronze/gold.(Top row), the acid yellow of the weld leaves stands out in
the middle and in the fluff of alpaca to the right. There was so much
colour in the dyers chamomile that I repeated it and got almost as good a
colour the second time ( Alpaca on left hand side)
I cut the plant materials up, soaked overnight added premordanted fibres and heated all of them slowly in a large pan
|From left to right Dyers Chamomile Gensita tinctoria, Tansy and Weld
|The sunny result-very nice to have in the winter.
|The alpaca I stuffed into a fermentation indigo vat- so now a truly eco green!


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The rumors were true! It looks like Amazon finally has an Android tablet hitting the market. And it looks like they did it just in time for the holiday season. Smart thinking on their part! My favorite part about this new Android tablet is the price point. $199! Finally a tablet that has some good specs at a great price. This one is going to really push up the Android numbers in the tablet market. Check out the detailed specs and commercial below!
Amazon Kindle Fire Specs: 7-inch IPS screen, gorilla glass coating, 1 GHZ Dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB internal storage, weighing in at 14.6 ounces. Available for ordering as of today and shipping out November 15th. $199.
What do you think? Think it stands a chance against the iPad, Nook, and other tablets? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Warlord Halbarad, Crusaders Cleric
A loud, good natured man, Halbarad is typical of the priests of Aurellius at the Tower of the Dawn. He has adopted the Taltain view that pain and death come soon enough, and there is no need to court them before that time; thus, his voice is often heard raised in song or sermon. The telling of a good joke is his greatest pleasure, and second to that the telling of a good story. He does not distinguish between the needs of Templar, Ivy Crown, Devoted or refugee, and can be found almost anywhere at all hours, often raising a pint and the spirits of those around him. In many ways he reminds Gerard of his grandfather Etienne, and he certainly possesses the gift of being at ease in any company.
An optimist at heart, Halbarad is a staunch opponent of naysayers who claim that Taltos would be better off without Crusader intervention. His presence often inspires Crusader forces on the battlefield, as his deep voice changes from uplifting sermon to a roar of battle-fury upon sight of the enemy.


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14 Low-Fat Foods That Make You Fat
When two foods — one that's low in fat and one that's unapologetically full-fat — are staring you down, choosing the low-fat option is the key to a slimmer you, right? Nope.
It turns out your so-called diet foods could actually be making you fat. Fat-free and low-fat foods are often full of sugar, flour and thickeners, all of which can wreck havoc on your waistline.
"Fat is flavor. When you take it out, you need to add something else," says nutritionist Keri Glassman, RD, author of "The New You and Improved Diet." These low-performing, high-taste stand-ins are digested too quickly to satiate, which contributes to low-fat fans eating about 28 percent more calories, according to research from the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. Believing that low-fat snacks have a about 40 percent fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts, people often feel free to eat almost twice as much low-fat food without the guilt, according to Cornell. Too bad they are usually only 11 percent lower in calories. Not to mention often higher in sugar, sodium, and seriously lacking in protein and fiber, Glassman says.
Steer clear of these 15 low-fat foods. (And for more advice on how to slim down, check out Dr. Travis Stork's no-diet prescription to a flatter belly.)
1. Yogurt
Breakfast is the key to getting your energy levels up and your metabolism humming bright and early, but when you cut out the fat in your yogurt, you are eliminating the most energy-packed nutrient around. Plus, many low-fat yogurts use artificial sweeteners to make up for lost flavor. Sugar substitutes may kick your taste buds into overdrive, leading you to crave more sweet foods and upping your risk of weight gain, Glassman says.
The Slimmer Choice:
Enjoy 2 percent yogurt to get a real energy boost. And if you want a fat-free yogurt, make it Greek — most types have no added sweeteners, artificial or otherwise. (Olympus Greek Yogurt is one of Fitbie's favorites.)
2. Eggs
Think Egg Beaters are the secret to a slimmer breakfast? This yolk's on you! Although a single yolk contains nearly the recommended daily limit for dietary cholesterol, it is the most nutrient-rich part, packed with zinc, iron, vitamins A and D, choline and hunger-squashing protein, Glassman says. And several studies, including a 2011 one published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, have debunked the myth of eggs causing heart disease.
The Slimmer Choice:
Have a hardboiled egg for breakfast or even a snack. For just 70 calories, you can stay full for hours. If you like your eggs scrambled, avoid packing on extra cholesterol with excess cheese, milk, and butter, Glassman says. Sprinkle some basil in them for extra taste and an antioxidant power punch.
3. Milk
Milk is an excellent source of fat-soluble vitamins A and D — unless it's fat-free. (That's why fat-free milk often comes with vitamins A and D added in.) And when you take all the fat out of milk, your body can't properly absorb these and other essential vitamins, which are vital to healthy metabolic function.
The Slimmer Choice:
Instead of fat-free or skim milk, try 1 percent — it's still low in saturated fat, but it has enough of the nutrient to up vitamin absorption, Glassman says. What's more, 1 percent milk contains higher levels than fat-free milk of conjugated lineolic acid, which may help reduce body fat. You should also try these six dairy products for maximum health.
4. Pretzels
With less fat than potato chips, these little munchies have been called "healthy" since the fat-free craze of the '90s. But most pretzels have no real nutritional value and are typically made with refined flour, which quickly converts to glucose, spiking your blood sugar levels and keeping you going back for more, Glassman says. And reduced-fat pretzels can be even worse. "There is often very little, if any protein in them. They are basically just carbohydrates," she says.
The Slimmer Choice:
If you absolutely have to eat some pretzels, go for the full-fat version, or better yet, eat them alongside fat- and protein-rich food like nuts or nut butter, Glassman says. Fat isn't the easiest nutrient to digest, so it sticks around in the digestive system for more time than all those carbs in your pretzels.
5. Cheese
Whether alone as a snack or on top of a sandwich for a meal, cheese is a true hunger-buster. The combination of protein and fat in regular, full-fat cheese can hold your appetite at bay for hours, and can cut down your caloric intake during later meals, Glassman says. Plus, most low-fat cheeses are mass-produced, vacuum-sealed and seriously preserved.
The Slimmer Choice:
Go ahead, enjoy a small portion of one of these healthy full-fat cheeses you'll love. Get it sliced fresh at the gourmet cheese counter to avoid preservatives. Don't fret over your cholesterol: When compared to a habitual diet, eating plans rich in cheeses don't increase LDL cholesterol levels (and even lowers them when compared with a butter-rich diet, according to a 2011 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
6. Chips
All the taste and half the calories? Sure. But what the bag doesn't say is that the flavor is coming from salt and carbs. Yep, your favorite salty snack just got saltier. Lay's Light Original potato chips, for instance, pack about 18 percent more sodium and 13 percent more carbohydrates than their full-fat counterpart. Not to mention more than twice the ingredients.
No potato chips are going to help you slim down. But if you are really craving them, try making some fresh at home. Or even try baking kale chips — it takes as little as 20 minutes start to finish. They'll give you the crunch you need without all the sugar-spiking carbohydrates or preservatives, Glassman says.
7. Peanut Butter
Most peanut butters contain the same type of sugar that's in cake frosting. (No wonder it tastes so good!) Reduced fat peanut butters have even more sugar. When you pack your bloodstream with glucose like that (and don't burn it off, say, running a marathon), your body pumps out insulin to help store the glucose. "The most efficient way for the body to store extra glucose is as fat," Glassman says. What's more, low-fat peanut butters often have fewer healthy fats than their full-fat versions.
The Slimmer Choice:
Stick with an all-natural peanut butter instead. (These typically are 100-percent nuts and don't contain any trans fats.) Just remember to pour off the top layer of oil and if the butter starts stiffing up, replace it with olive oil. It's a great source of unsaturated fatty acids, and people who consume the most of these healthy fats have lower body mass indexes and less abdominal fat than those who consume the least, according to a 2009 study in the British Journal of Nutrition.
8. Blended Coffee Drinks
There's nothing good about the stuff in these sugar traps — regular or low fat. While you can save yourself substantial calories with a light variety, you can still easily suck down a meal's worth of calories and carbohydrates. A 16-ounce Starbucks Caffé Vanilla Frappuccino Light Blended Beverage, for example, has 40 grams of carbohydrates — nearly three times the carbs in a slice of Classic White Wonder Bread.
The Slimmer Pick:
Avoid coffee drinks like these and enjoy a cup of joe sans sugar, sweeteners, whips, and any blends, Glassman says. Pure coffee can actually help you lose weight. Besides boosting athletic performance and calorie burn, a 2012 study presented at the American Chemical Society found that young adults taking various doses of green coffee bean extract lost an average of 17.5 pounds and 16 percent in body fat in 22 weeks.
9. Salad Dressing
Without some fat, that salad's not going to help you shed any pounds. Dietary fat allows your body to absorb many nutrients, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, which contribute to energy and muscle health, Glassman says. What's more, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that people who use fat-free dressings don't absorb any lycopene or beta-carotene, two health-boosting antioxidants.
The Slimmer Choice:
Drizzle your greens with a bit of olive oil. It will help you get the most nutritional bang from your salad, while giving you a healthy dose of body-slimming unsaturated fats, which can boost metabolic health, according to a 2007 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Just be sure not to go for one of these salad dressings that have too much fat.
10. Mayonnaise
The low-fat version contains less saturated fat and calories, but it's also full of extra chemicals and sodium, and has far fewer healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are both vital for weight loss. "Old" fat stored in the body's peripheral tissues — around the belly, thighs, or butt (also called subcutaneous fat) — can't be burned efficiently without "new" fat to help the process, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dietary fat helps break down existing fat by activating PPAR-alpha and fat-burning pathways through the liver.
The Slimmer Choice:
Top off you sandwich with a sliced-up avocado quarter. It will provide your sammy the creamy, fatty taste and texture you crave, while helping to hold your appetite and to keep fat from accumulating around your waist. If only mayonnaise will do, either buy mayonnaise with olive oil or whip some up on your own. All you need are eggs, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice. The olive oil will score you the monounsaturated fats you need to stay trim.
11. Frozen Dinners
The calorie toll in frozen "healthy" meals isn't so bad, but the sugar impact can be worse than that of a dessert. For instance, Lean Cuisine Beef Chow Fun packs 18 grams of sugar — 5 more than a serving of Edy's Grand Vanilla ice cream. And forget about the sodium. Frozen dinners are salt-fills — many low-fat frozen dishes half your 2,300 mg recommended daily allowance ofsodium in one meal. No wonder they don't taste half bad.
The Slimmer Choice:
To lick your salt habit once and for all, make your own frozen meals. All you need are fresh foods and a freezer.
12. Canned Soup
Canned soup doesn't have a lot going on in the nutritional department, but when manufacturers cut out saturated fat, unsaturated fats tend to go with it. To get rid of .5 grams of saturated fat, for instance Campbell's 98 percent Fat Free Broccoli Cheese Soup sheds 3 grams of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. It's giving up a lot of healthy fats to lose just a little unsaturated fat. And in the end, scoring unsaturated fats is more important to your waist than ridding your meals of saturated ones, Glassman says.
The Slimmer Choice:
Look for monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats on your soup label. They can help stabilize blood sugar levels, according to Mayo Clinic. That means you feel full once you hit the bottom of the bowl.
13. Ice Cream
The ingredient list on a package of low-fat or fat-free ice creams looks like something you should find in a lab, not your freezer. Breyer's Fat Free Strawberry Ice Cream, for example, has more than three times the ingredients of its full-fat version.
The Slimmer Choice:
Go ahead and have a small splurge of some full-fat ice cream. Even better, enjoy some Greek yogurt and top it with a bit of honey. The dietary fat will make your treat much more satisfying. Plus, without all that extra refined sugar and corn syrup, you have a better chance of staying slim.
14. Cookies
A bit of fat in your cookies can make the difference eating one and eating the whole box. "Fat gives us a sense of satiety, and without it, you just want to eat more and more and more," Glassman says. Plus, low-fat cookies can with extra sugar keeping low-fat cookies yummy, you can expect a sugar crash after 30 minutes — that will likely send you back to finish of the package.
The Slimmer Choice:
Go ahead, have a cookie. But just one. For that matter, just buy one cookie fresh from your local baker. Not only will it taste better and lack preservatives for a longer shelf life, but it will also keep you from mindlessly plowing through a whole sleeve.
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Nessa Childers MEP formally re-joins the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) political grouping in the European Parliament
Nessa Childers MEP was formally re-admitted today, as an independent member, to the largest progressive force in the European Parliament, the Socialists and Democrats (S&D).
Ms. Childers, who had vowed to re-join the Socialists and Democrats' group during her campaign, is now back in the 191-strong parliamentary group, the second biggest in the European Parliament, bringing together social-democratic representatives from every EU Member State.
Speaking from Brussels, where the Socialists and Democrats' group held its constitutive meeting, Ms. Childers said:
"I am delighted to return to the leading progressive family in Europe. We have a record as a very cohesive group that has fought for an alternative to the conservative, austerity-led response to the crisis.
"The hardships imposed on society's most vulnerable members to rescue a sector brought to ruin by the most privileged led to a political backlash against mainstream political forces.
"We are now facing stronger and more numerous far-right forces across Europe, and UK prime-minister David Cameron's call for EU reform is a euphemism for further market liberalisation at the expense of public services.
"Challenging the status quo for a more social Europe will be all the more arduous, but I am back at the heart of the European Social Democrats.
"This is the political family whose values and priorities, in my view, best represent the interests of the Irish people.
"We must now get back to our core business of fighting for social justice and quality public services. Renegotiating our legacy bank debt is a fundamental condition to that end, and I will vigorously push for it within my political group and beyond, in the EU arena."


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I remember, in fifth grade, a group of guys had ganged up on me yet again. All I remember from that day is sitting at my table, crying, and doing the only thing I knew how to do–pick up my pencil and tear out a sheet of paper. A few months ago, while cleaning my room, I found that piece of paper. This is what I wrote that day.
"Everyone thinks I'm so weird but they don't even stop to think that Albert Einstein was weird and look what he has become. All those genius people were weird. No one thinks that maybe I have human feelings too and that somehow, somewhere I could change the world. If I was treated with respect I could soar instead of being chained up in lies. No one ever thinks that beauty is skin deep and even though I'm fat it doesn't matter. I hate all the stupid people who have made fun of me. Because you will regret it when I change the world. And I'll give my special thanks speech and you WILL NOT BE THANKED!!!!!!!!!!!"
At that young age, I would plead with with my tormentors to stop hurting me. "No, really," I'd say. "I'll change the world one day. You'll see. Please don't hurt me. Just give me a chance. Please? Please? I know you think I'm stupid and ugly. But please, just give me a chance. Please." I thought that if I just begged hard enough, they'd stop and start accepting me–because who could hate a vulnerable little ten-year-old? Well, they did. They did so very much, and I didn't understand why.
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I've grown to a point where I don't feel the need to spew venom at other people to try reasoning with my own pain. If you want to wear polka-dot rain boots and bright orange jumpsuits, I won't mind. Maybe I'll think it's cute and try to dress like that, too. If you talk strangely, I won't mind. I'll talk to you like I would anybody. If you love math and reading Geometry books in your spare time, we'll respectfully agree to disagree.
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The World Converges in the Himalayas: 5 Reasons You Must Attend Mountain Echoes Literary Festival
Literature, art and culture from across the globe come alive in the Eastern Himalayas
India, July 12, 2018: 3 days. 5 venues. More than 35 sessions. A promise of a spectacular, unmatched experience.
This August, the Eastern Himalayas will come alive with not just the sound of music, but also with poetic phrases, theatrical tales and historical anecdotes as the Land of the Thunder Dragon is all to host the 9th edition of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival. Stalwarts from across the world will converge in the Bhutanese capital of Thimphufrom 23rd till 25th August for the literary, arts and cultural extravaganza.
An initiative of the India Bhutan Foundation and India's leading literary agency, Siyahi, the festival celebrates Untouched Beauty, Unexplored Ideas and Unstoppable Voices from the heart of the Himalayas. The festival is presented by the Jaypee Group and powered by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan.
We bring you five #MustExperience segments from the Festival that you absolutely cannot miss in this edition.
2018 is a milestone year for India and Bhutan as the neighboring countries enter their 50th year of formal diplomatic relations.
The shared history of the two nations will manifest itself in the form of an engaging tete-a-tete between Bhutan's Ambassador to India, His Excellency General V. Namgyel and India's Ambassador to Bhutan, His Excellency Jaideep Sarkar.
Dasho Chewang Rinzin (Director of the Royal Institute of Governance and Strategic Studies) will also join the two Ambassadors as they rediscover India and Bhutan's five-decade long relationship.
Performance art will find a new stage amidst the Himalayas. After winning hearts across the globe, celebrated spoken word poet Sarah Kay will bring some of her most intense and charismatic works to the Bhutanese kingdom.
Audiences from Bhutan, India and the world over will be both entertained and inspired by
Sarah's solo performance of pieces from some of her most popular works, including B and No Matter the Wreckage.
Bhutan's bustling music scene has long ranked high among the nation's best kept secrets. All that is set to change at this year's edition of Mountain Echoes literary festival.
Bhutan's love affair with hip-hop will be introduced to global audiences by two local names synonymous with it. Bhutanese rappers Kezang Dorji and Maynia Dhubee OG will put the spotlight on how the genre found fans in the country. And what's even better, some of this history will be recited in the form Bhutan loves best – rap!
As global conversations on environment and conservation rise, Mountain Echoes literary festival brings together celebrated names such as Daniel C. Taylor, Valmik Thapar and Dave Goulson, to regale audiences with stories of their adventures with nature.
Each year, hundreds set out in search of answers which will help them understand the history of the elusive Himalayan yeti. And yet, barely any return with answers.Daniel C. Taylor, author of Yeti: The Ecology of a Mystery, will help resolve some of the questions that have haunted us for decades. In conversation with Festival Co-Director and author Tshering Tashi, and Karma Singye Dorji, writer of Dreaming of Prayer Flags: Stories and Images from Bhutan, he will give definitive explanations for the century-old mysteries of the abominable snowman.
Not as elusive as the Himalayan Yeti, the bumblebee has had its own tryst with both literature and science. Sunday Times best-selling writer Dave Goulson, author of A Sting in the Tale and A Buzz in the Meadow, will talk about his study of bumblebee ecology, conservation projects and agro-ecosystems with environmentalist and bumblebee conservation expert Karma Samdrup. You never know, the conversation may even shed some light on the mystery of how bumblebees fly!
Rounding off the sessions on environment and natural history will be Indian wildlife conservationist Valmik Thapar. The author and member of the Rajasthan Board for Wildlife will translate his passion to the stage through a dialogue on innovative interventions for wildlife in Rajasthan, such as Van Dhan Yojana and Project Leopard.
Industry veterans Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah and Sanjna Kapoor, will bring alive the magic of theatre at the festival.
On stage together, the powerhouse duo of Sanjna Kapoor and Ratna Pathak Shah, will take audiences through the evolution of theatre and give them a glimpse of its current 21st century avatar.
In another session during the festival Ratna Pathak Shah will be joined on stage by veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah for what promises to be a once in a lifetime experience for audiences. The two will bring to life a series of Vikram Seth's poems from the Beastly Stories collection and James Thurber's short stories
Continuing the theme of Indo-Bhutanese relations, the festival will also play host to a
round table conversation with members of the Bhutanese Film Industry, including Kunga Tenzin Dorji, Tandin Bidha, Chencho Dorji, Dechen Roder and Druksel Dorji. The round table will also host celebrated names from the Indian Film Industry including Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Vani Tripathi and L. Somi Roy. The industry veterans will discuss how each country has honed and built its culture of cinema over the years.
Resonating with a mix of the old-world charm and the contemporary vibe, Mountain Echoes literary festival has set the pace for discussions on ancient cultures and contemporary issues. Come, be a part of Bhutan's homegrown literary retreat and experience a mesmerizing blend of art and culture. To know more, visit http://www.mountainechoes.org/
Jaypee Group presents Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, an initiative of the India Bhutan Foundation, in association with Siyahi and powered by Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan. It brings together writers, scholars, environmentalists, photographers, performance artists, and film-makers, among others to engage to engage in a cultural dialogue, share stories, create memories and spend three blissful days in the mountains. Mountain Echoes enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
The ninth edition of the festival is being organized in Thimphu, Bhutan from August 23 – August 25 with the inaugural on August 22.
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Are you familiar with the scene from Jerry Maguire where Tom Cruise's character is battling with his client and he moans and begs, 'Help me help you!' The desperation and genuine desire is expertly acted by Mr. Cruise.
That scene pretty much sums up my life as a public relations professional. I spend most of my days living and breathing some form of a call to action – moving, pushing, prodding, enticing, eliciting, and engaging executives to move forward with their communications plans. Most do because I am very persuasive, but some do not. And I wonder about that…
Often, it is because no matter how clear I am; no matter how well planned or articulate I am; no matter how much data I have; sometimes CEOs and Entrepreneurs are going to do what they want to do – despite my good advice and vast experience. And so then I practice being quiet and like a worried mama bird, I just start preparing for the day that they crash and burn out of the nest and need me to come to the mend. All along bemoaning the fact that they just would not listen.
But if they did listen, if you listened, what would your PR team tell you if they could?
- Your ideas are random (I was going to say stupid, but at my house, that is a bad word.) The ideas are not bad in so much as they do not make sense in terms of resources, profitability, market or competition. If your team is always agreeing with you, please start hiring more people – specifically the ones who can and will say no to you.
- You are random. You shift and jerk and lunge and dive in so many directions, no one can follow you, let alone be inspired by you. Slow down. Learn to plan. Help people to see the big picture by showing them the way. Oh, you only want big picture people on your team? Well, be prepared for lots of ideas and zero execution.
- You are not patient. You want results and you want them now. This attitude is often combined with an attitude that also feels comfortable withholding resources, limiting spending, and has a narrow view of what is worth investing in.
- Your media efforts will be a waste of time. No one likes to say this, but there are some clients who insist – yes, I read the Linkedin and Facebook groups for professionals, so I know this is true – that every business decision and option is a press release or news conference waiting to happen. PR professionals know what journalists want to see. They know what has value to the media. They know which stories have a good chance of earning placement.
- You are selfish. You expect total devotion and professionalism from your staff and any consultant that you work with, but you withhold the same from them, going off with other consultants like a squirrel chasing shiny objects, or ignoring the needs of your team. You do not share information, you do not stick to your agreements, and you do not support the creative environment.
- You are embarrassing yourself. You do any or – gasp – all of the above and you think it makes you smart or effective or innovative, but you really are just making an arse out of yourself to your staff and your clients. They talk behind your back and they do not support you as a leader. You are decked out in emperors clothes and you think you look hot.
- You are fired. Clients need to be fired much more often than they are. Their diva attitudes get away from them and they start treating highly trained professionals like the hired help. Many professionals – out of fear of confrontation or financial need – will keep a client far longer than is beneficial for both parties. They don't cut the cord, they just let things slip until it is apparent to everyone that the relationship and work are over.
You probably will not ever hear any of the above phrases from your PR professional, or any consultant or employee for that matter. I would never say it – I am too nice and too respectful. However, I might say:
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- If we can focus our efforts, our results will increase.
- Our strategy will take time to plan and properly execute.
- Let's add media relations tactics after we have a solid strategy and story in place.
- Branding, PR and media relations is earned and it will take a considerable level of commitment for you to lead your company forward.
- We need to take time to assess whether or not our efforts are resonating with our clients.
- I feel like your resources would be better used in focusing on key areas, so perhaps we should put PR on the back burner for now.
I speak with many CEOs, small business owners, and Entrepreneurs and they all want wonderful magical marketing advice. Often, my best advice is to simply stop what you are doing and to listen not only to what your team says, but what they do not say. And then start asking a lot of questions. Help them help you!
I would love to help you. ~ Jules


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The end of physical life, be that of our loved ones and even of our selves, is not a pleasant thought. It is a frightening reality that cannot be escaped. At best, it can only be delayed. It is an emotionally draining experience for the survivors of a deceased loved one. It is our intention here to share a summary of Islamic teachings on death, and its aftermath. This is by no means intended to be a comprehensive review of all the texts, nor does this writer claim to be mistake free in his understanding and perceptions of this most sensitive issue.
The ceasing of one existence in exchange for another
The physical body we have and enjoy will at some point cease to exist. The end is determined by God, in his infinite wisdom, and it happens only when it is appropriate for the deceased as well as for family/society surrounding that person[s]. The Qur'an says that it cannot be delayed or advanced, and will eventually catch up with us [Q 4:11, 40:68].
With the end of the physical existence in this material world, another one opens up. Known by many names throughout all cultures, this reality is called the Akhirah ["afterlife"] by Muslims, and indeed this is a designation given throughout the Qur'an. The physical body will not be making that journey into the Akhirah, rather it is the eternal, true essence [Nafs] of the individual that will experience the Akhirah.
The Nafs
The Nafs is the lasting component of the person. As mentioned earlier, it is really eternal. In this regards, it is important to make the following connections that can only be found in the Qur'an, the scripture given to the Prophet Muhammad, Allah's final Prophet and messenger to all mankind, the deliver of "all truth". The Qur'an commands Muslims in the following manner;
"And when afflicted with a calamity, believers say 'surely, we belong to Allah, and to him is our return."[Qur'an 2:156]
In Arabic, the sentence is Inna Lillaahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon. This sentence has come to be recited even when losing an item such as keys and when annoyed. Yet, here we are concerned about the Qur'anic command to recite this, to recall this fact, when receiving or thinking about the death of someone else. Why should we recite this statement? Because it serves as a reminder to the survivor[s] that the deceased is in the presence of God, the possession of God. Such knowledge is important because according to the Qur'an:
"What is in your possession will vanish, and what is with Allah is lasting [Baaq]." [Qur'an 16:96]
Thus, while the physical host of the Nafs eventually deteriorates, the Nafs itself, the container of all that made that person unique, the good and the bad, the personality and the jokes, are all "preserved" in the Divine presence. This reminder should give solace and strength to the deceased, and we hope that when it is our turn to expire, we remember these Quranic assertions as well. God knows all the actions, beliefs, attitudes of all in his dominion.
The fate of the Nafs
While some faiths believe in reincarnation or in the migration of souls, Islam views each and every single NAFS as unique, in the same way fingerprints are, and has only one turn in this world.
It is the actions, morals etc..that play the greatest part in determining the fate of the Nafs. To use a scriptural analogy, if the 'scale of deeds' weigh in the best direction, then that person will have quite a pleasant fate, in what we call heaven or paradise. The one whose life has been spent in selfish pursuits, with no consideration for ethics and morals, with little in the form of good deeds to be placed on that scale, then their destination will not be the same as those whose scale weighs very heavy in the good deeds.
Then, he whose balance (of good deeds) will be (found) heavy,
Will be in a Life of good pleasure and satisfaction.
But he whose balance (of good deeds) will be (found) light - Will have his home in a (bottomless ) Pit.
And what will explain to thee what this is? (It is) a Fire blazing fiercely!
Qur'an 101:5-11
Descriptions of Heaven and Hell are figurative
The Qur'an repeatedly uses the phraseMathal ["expression", "parable", "similitude"] when describing the soul's fate in Jannah [paradise] or Jahannam [Hell]. References can be found in 2:25-26, 13:35 and very clearly in 47:15.
Moreover, when one thinks about it, the descriptions of paradise as having rivers, houses, springs, are all things we have to work for in this world. God uses such language to describe realities that we have not faced in this world. The same can be said of Hell, universally seen as a blazing fire. A fire is prepared, kindled, by the striking of rocks in the correct manner, by matches or fuel etc...! It is also 'earned'!
Perhaps heaven and hell are descriptions of soul perceptions, "projections" directed by Divine will due to the actions of the said soul.
Theology as a basis for heaven and hell
It should be noted here that the famous John 3:16 text of the Christian text, which basically assigns all non Christians to perdition, has no equivalent in the Qur'an. God created the Muslims and the Non-Muslims, and the Qur'an makes it clear that he cares for and nourishes all, including the Non-Muslims. Indeed, this fact is recited daily [Alhamdulillaahi Rabbil 'aal ameenin prayers.
The Qur'an tells us [ see 2:62, 5:69] that certain non-Muslim religious communities are essentially destined for his good graces. The reason is simple..their basic actions constitute the foundation needed for building a place in Jannah. The above referenced texts assert those prerequisites are belief and good deeds.
Now, it should be noted that this does not mean that the theology held by Christians or Jews are seen as correct according to the Qur'an. It only shows Divine mercy and justice, even in the midst of ideological errors. As I type this article, I am wearing a white shirt, but what if someone mistakenly says its black? Well, I can correct them, but even if they refuse the correction, should I hate that person? Would that be reasonable?
Returning to the criterion for God's paradise for a moment, the Qur'an also says "[God swears ] By the time, surely, humans are in consistent loss, except those who believe, do righteous works, and enjoin mutual [calling to] truth, and mutual [reminders of ] patience: [103:1-3]"
We hope to be among those whose scale is full of good deeds, of faith in Allah, receiving mercy and guidance always. Ameen!


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In honour of the upcoming harvest moon, I thought I'd look back on some of the harvests of the season:
Happy harvesting!
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I did some much needed clean up this past weekend.
Finally pulled up all the zucchini plants. There were a few tiny ones on the gigantic plant that I thought wouldn't reach maturity now that the temperatures are starting to cool off. I didn't realize there was a large one hiding underneath all the leaves until I started breaking them off. A welcome surprise! The plants all snapped at the base when I tried to remove them, leaving the roots deep within the soil. When I tried to remove the the large zucchini's damaged root (the one destroyed by the squash vine borer), it broke it half and dust and flies came out. A worm also oozed its way out of the stump and back into the soil. It was pretty gross.
I pulled up my eggplants as well. They haven`t done anything for weeks. I did manage to harvest some seeds which I'm really happy about. I picked the seeds out of the pulp using a paring knife and then rinsed them according to the Vegetable Seed Saving Handbook I saved on my Resources page (I only remembered to consult the handbook when I started getting tired of picking out the seeds. They're so tiny! I did one eggplant and gave up).
I saved some morning glory seeds to try growing them in containers next year. I found a site that recommends using a tripod setup for the vines to climb. I thought it was a neat idea. I noticed today that a house on my relatives' street in Hamilton that had a few pots on the porch with the same design. The plants looked really beautiful.
I couldn't help but take some pictures of the grasshopper I saw when I was taking down the sunflowers.
I managed to give myself a few good scratches from this rusty support. I'm going to tell my uncle to discard it. It's not safe.
I tried to dispose of all the normally decomposing plants in the compost and the ones that may have had some disease or infestation I separated out as garden waste. It's a tough call to determine what should go where because sometimes I'm not entirely sure what normal decomposition looks like compared to disease. I put the small zucchini and newer leaves of the plant in the compost and saved the older leaves and the root for the garden waste.
I also tried to leave most of the roots in the soil by cutting off the plants at the base. This was suggested by one of my neighbours at the community garden last year. He said the roots were beneficial for the bugs in the soil.
I left the tomatoes because there was no more room in the compost and frankly I couldn't deal with the mess. I'm hoping that before the fall frost comes around October 6th that some more of them will ripen.
Seeing this parsley in the dandelion pot made me thinking that maybe it's not too late to get some greens growing before a serious frost kills them off. In fact, I hear some greens taste better after a mild frost. I can probably make good use of the greenhouse once it really starts to get cold.
I put them in the greenhouse today. It's supposed to dip down to single digits again overnight.
In the last weeks of August, I probably spent more time photographing critters than doing any actual garden maintenance :). It's amazing how much you can see when you walk around and just quietly observe. It's like the whole garden wakes up before your eyes.
I was in the garden one evening a few weeks ago when I noticed this crazy-looking grasshopper sitting on a butternut squash leaf. I ran back inside to get my camera and take some shots:
I think the pictures are blurry because it was early evening. Using flash just washed out everything. I should really learn the settings on my camera.
The next day I saw another grasshopper, a leaf mimicking insect, and another insect that I at first thought was a lacewing (because of its lace wings), but it looked nothing like the lacewings I found on the net.
I really harassed the leaf insect. I kept poking his wings from behind, just to see what he would do. Most of the time he would just walk away until he finally got fed up and hopped out of sight. It sounded as if I flicked my finger against the zucchini leaf or a taught piece of tarp. I was surprised that something so small could make so much noise!
I have no idea what this is. He was camouflaged in the sage leaves.
Back to the usual uglies:
I was upset when I discovered that these brightly coloured beetles, which I labelled as harmless flies, were the dreaded squash vine borer!!!
If I had known what they were, I would've killed them. No question. I was even more upset when I discovered from a University of Minnesota article that after the worm destroys the root, it bores its way into the soil to pupate and reemerge next spring! If I had known this, I would have pulled up the giant zucchini plant it had invaded! Well… it would have been a tough call. This plant produced an abundance of fruit despite the serious damage it sustained.
Earlier this summer when I looked closely at the big white patches on my beet greens, I noticed worms burrowing under a thin layer of the leaf's surface! This was the first time I'd ever seen the leafminer worm. Although it's really neat to see it underneath such a thin layer of the leaf, I kinda wish I'd never seen it. It's pretty gross.
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A Day in the Life Of Maru
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That's hilarious! I loved the bit at the end where he misjudged the size of the box and ended up with one foot left out :)ReplyDelete
How cute is Maru! Have a happy midweek my friend xxReplyDelete
Loved it! Especially the bit where things went wrong and he did that cat thing of looking like 'Well, that's what I meant to happen!'. Slide-y floors must be great when you're fur-covered!ReplyDelete
Thta is the cutest thing, ever! Thanks for sharing! xxxReplyDelete
Thanks for that lovely,lovely video, I have 5 cats so appreciated it so much.ReplyDelete
I like the quote 'Be in the place that delights you' makes me feel better about spending time in my work room when I should be doing other things (that don't delight me.lol)
I enjoyed this, so so cute !!ReplyDelete
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What a great cat and delightful movie :-)!
Happy evening,
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Ok....this is way too cute....love this cat! Thanks for sharing. xoxoReplyDelete
Too cute! Loved him curled up in the box with his furry belly on show. Cats rule! lolo xxReplyDelete
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