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Coconut oil, once vilified for its saturated-fat content as a potential artery-clogger, has enjoyed a new, almost superfood status. But what is it, really?
Coconut oil is a tropical oil derived from — you guessed it — the flesh of coconuts. In stores, you'll see both virgin and refined coconut oil. The specific type you're buying will be indicated on the front label. Virgin coconut oil is less processed than the refined version, and that preserves its sweet, coconut-y tropical flavor. Refined coconut oil goes through more processing, which leads to a more neutral smell and flavor. Because it doesn't have that telltale tropical taste, you can use the refined kind as a main cooking oil for a variety of recipes. (1)
Like many trendy health foods, coconut oil once enjoyed a burst of popularity, which has waned in recent years, the Washington Post reported in 2018. The newspaper noted that at the time the article was published, retail sales had been down by 30 percent since 2015, coconut oil's biggest year yet. That decline is due in part to the continued controversy surrounding the oil's health benefits and risks. More on that later. (2)
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these are the nutrition facts for a 1 tablespoon serving of coconut oil. (3)
Calories 121
Protein 0 grams (g)
Fat 13.5 g
Saturated fat 11.2 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
That's very similar to other oils. For instance, a tablespoon of olive oil has 119 calories and 13.5 g of fat. (4)
The difference lies in the types of fat each contains. As you can see, coconut oil is made of mostly saturated fat (it's 83 percent saturated fat) and therefore is listed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate guidelines as a less healthy fat compared to one like olive oil, which has only 1.9 g of saturated fat (14 percent; the remainder is healthy unsaturated fats). The American Heart Association recommends that an average person who eats 2,000 calories per day limit their saturated fat intake to 13 g. (5) As you can see, eating 1 tablespoon of coconut oil would nearly get you to that limit, so, particularly when compared with olive oil, coconut oil is not a healthy fat.
Because of its saturated fat content, coconut oil garnered a reputation as an unhealthy, artery-clogging oil, and many experts still recommend avoiding it. (6) But in recent years, in some people's eyes, it's experienced a total turnaround — and many people eat coconut oil to try to boost their health.
The health benefits of coconut oil aren't so cut-and-dried; in fact, it's a very controversial topic. Take one Harvard University professor's comment that coconut oil is reines Gift, or "pure poison," in a viral video of a talk she gave in Germany. (In the video, Business Insider Deutschland reports, the professor, Karin Michels, also says in German that the trendy oil is "one of the worst foods you can eat.")
On one hand, advocates of consuming coconut oil acknowledge that it's high in saturated fat, which has been implicated in increased heart disease risk. But they point out that there's something unique about the saturated fat found in the tropical oil: It's rich in a medium-chain fatty acid called lauric acid, which may behave differently in the body from other saturated fats.
Why? Because of these fatty acids, coconut oil may, in fact, improve "good" HDL cholesterol levels. (7) One study in Nutrition Reviews notes that while saturated-fat-rich coconut oil raises total and "bad" LDL cholesterol levels more than unsaturated plant oils, it didn't do so by as much as butter. (8)
One randomized clinical trial in BMJ Open looked at the health result of consuming about 1.75 ounces of extra-virgin coconut oil, butter, or extra-virgin olive oil daily for four weeks. Much as previous research has shown, butter upped LDL levels more than coconut and olive oils. Coconut also increased HDL levels more than butter or olive oil. While this wasn't a study on weight loss (so no one was told to, say, cut calories), the researchers note that no one in the groups lost (or gained) weight or belly fat by adding any of these fats. (9)
Concerns about coconut oil's saturated fat prevent many experts from recommending it. But even the idea that saturated fat is bad for the heart isn't universally accepted. A recommendation from top nutrition and health researchers on behalf of the American Heart Association recommended that people replace saturated with unsaturated fats to reduce heart disease risk. (10) Likewise, a review in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on the health effects of coconut oil suggest that people avoid it because of the high levels of saturated fat, which they note can raise LDL cholesterol, making you more prone to conditions like heart disease.
But other research, including some in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concluded that there isn't enough evidence to recommend making this switch. (11)
Someone could jump to the conclusion that if saturated fat isn't all that bad, and coconut oil's fatty acids may even be health-promoting, they have carte blanche to eat it. (12,13,14)
The facts as they stand are that the effect of coconut oil on health isn't quite clear.
The reality may be that when placed in the typical standard American diet (dubbed the SAD diet), coconut oil may behave differently. The entirety of your eating habits may matter more than whether or not you include this oil. Baseline heart disease rates may be lower in South Asian cultures, which frequently consume coconut oil, and that may not be the case if the oil is included in any diet. (15)
"Observational evidence suggests that consumption of coconut flesh or squeezed coconut in the context of traditional dietary patterns does not lead to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, due to large differences in dietary and lifestyle patterns, these findings cannot be applied to a typical Western diet," the authors of the Nutrition Reviews study write. (16)
One potential benefit: Medium-chain fatty acids like lauric acid are quickly broken down by the body and converted into energy, which is why the oil is often included in weight loss diets. As the Mayo Clinic points out, a few small studies suggest that it may benefit your waistline, but it doesn't have any measurable effect on BMI. (17,18) And long-term effects on weight loss aren't known.
Plus, as the Mayo Clinic mentions, just because something may be metabolized quickly doesn't mean you can have a field day. Coconut oil still contains calories, and eating more than your body needs will likely result in weight and fat gain.
Another plus of coconut oil is that it remains stable under heat, meaning it's not as likely as other oils to oxidize and create harmful compounds like free radicals during cooking. (16) Different types of coconut oil are suitable for different cooking methods. Virgin coconut oil has a smoke point of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (F) — meaning you can heat it up to that temperature before it begins to smoke and oxidize; refined coconut oil has a higher smoke point, of 400 degrees F, allowing you more leeway. (1)
It's okay to include coconut oil in your dietary oil rotation, but you should lean more heavily on unsaturated fats that have consistent science behind their benefits, like olive oil. In general, aim to stay within the saturated fat limits for your diet.
When cooking, you can use coconut oil in stir-fries, with eggs, in baked goods, or for popping popcorn — just remember to buy the variety (virgin or refined) according to your taste preferences. Some people also stir coconut oil into their coffee for a morning boost. Eating it cold is another option; spread a small amount of the more flavorful virgin coconut oil on toast, or consider adding a dollop to a smoothie for the satiating fat.
Beyond cooking, coconut oil really shines as a beauty product. You can use it on your hair as an in-shower mask to add a boost of moisture, or smooth a bit on dry hair to tame frizz. On skin, coconut oil can be used as a lip balm or as a body moisturizer. Extra-virgin coconut oil is your best bet when you're using it for your body or hair. (19,20,21,22)
Even better, there are science-backed reasons for applying coconut oil topically. A double-blind study comparing virgin coconut oil with olive oil on the ability to moisturize skin in people suffering from atopic dermatitis, or eczema (an inflammatory skin condition with symptoms like redness and itchiness) found that coconut oil reduced symptoms better than olive. Coconut oil was also superior in clearing staphylococcus aureus (or a staph infection) from the skin (in 95 percent of cases) compared with olive oil (in 50 percent of cases), suggesting that the tropical oil has antifungal and antiviral properties. (23)
In terms of those antifungal abilities, in a study in the journal Neonatology, using coconut oil on the skin of preterm infants improved the skin condition of the neonates better than typical routine care. (24)
Parents can be confident slathering it on their older kids' skin, too. In children with atopic dermatitis, using virgin coconut oil for eight weeks relieved skin dryness better than mineral oil. In fact, 93 percent of those using coconut oil saw a moderate or excellent improvement, while 53 percent of those using mineral oil did. (25)
Bottom line: Along with stashing a jar of coconut oil in your kitchen, you may want to keep one in your bathroom, too.


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Mitch Daniels Can Choose New Elections Chief, Indiana Supreme Court Rules
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels will be able to choose a replacement for Indiana's ousted top elections official following a state Supreme Court ruling that found Democrats waited too long to challenge the GOP official's candidacy in 2010.
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels will be able to choose a replacement for Indiana's ousted top elections official following a state Supreme Court ruling Thursday that found Democrats waited too long to challenge the GOP official's candidacy in 2010.
In a unanimous decision, the court overturned a Marion County judge's decision ordering the state recount commission to certify the runner-up, Democrat Vop Osili, as Indiana's secretary of state. Republican Charlie White, who won the race, was removed from office after he was convicted of felony voter fraud and perjury charges last month.
The decision dissipated a cloud of uncertainty that has lingered over the politically powerful office for more than a year, since Democrats accused White of lying about where he lived on his voter registration so he could keep his paid seat on the Fishers Town Council. White was sentenced Feb. 23 to one year of home detention.
With Indiana's primary election less than two months away, the court acted swiftly — ruling in about two weeks when it often takes months.
Daniels said he would act "pretty quickly" to appoint someone to finish the remainder of White's four-year term. "I've got, I think, a really good person in mind," he said. Daniels named White's chief deputy, Jerry Bonnet, interim secretary of state after White's February conviction.
Osili told The Associated Press that he hoped whoever was appointed would work with officials to make it easier for voters to comply with Indiana's voter ID law.
"The most important thing is that whoever is appointed to fill that slot has his or her highest priority to make sure that anyone who is legally able to vote in Indiana is able to vote," Osili said. "Nothing should be easier than being able to vote."
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker said in a statement that it was "unfortunate" Indiana would have an appointed rather than elected secretary of state.
"We hope that person respects the integrity of the office and the elections process and will work with both parties to make sure that every Hoosier with the ability to vote can do so in a fair and open manner," he said.
The justices — three appointed by Republican governors and two by Democrats — unanimously overturned a Marion County judge's decision ordering the state recount commission to certify Osili, who finished about 300,000 votes behind White. The commission had upheld White's candidacy last June.
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard wrote that Democrats could have filed an official challenge to White's candidacy before the election instead of waiting until after the election. Under Indiana law, he said political campaigns must "investigate and vet their opposition before the pre-election time limitations expire."
"But that is better than the alternative: that a challenger might ignore a known (or knowable) disqualification challenge before the election, wait to see who won at the polls, and then seek to set aside the results of the democratic process," Shepard wrote.
Republicans have argued that was exactly what Democrats had done. Indiana GOP Chairman Eric Holcomb said in a statement Thursday that the ruling was "a far cry from the judicial activism used to try and overturn an election at the behest of Chairman Dan Parker and the Indiana Democratic Party."
Parker denied the allegation.
"We respectfully disagree that state law places a legal burden on parties to conduct opposition research," he said in an email to The Associated Press. "Not knowing about something doesn't make it legal. We did not know about Charlie White's residency issues and were unable to file the challenge before the election."
White resigned from his town council seat in September 2010, after a Fishers resident questioned his residency. Democrats asked then-Secretary of State Todd Rokita to investigate the claims the following week, but didn't file a formal complaint with the recount commission until after the November election.
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With Ballygunner getting ready to have another tilt at the Munster club title, it seems like a good time to roll out the complete list of results for Waterford clubs since the competition started in such a half-assed fashion back in 1964. Complete, that is, except for Lismore's result against Ballyduff of Kerry in 1992. The Irish Times didn't think it was worth noting, Feel free to comment on the Old Lady of D'Olier Street (yes, I know it's not there any more) and its derisory attitude to the GAA below (Update: got it. Unsurprisingly the Indo is a bit more thorough).
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PRWeek's 2017 Hall of Fame: Celebrating industry icons
Best known as Microsoft's first PR person, Pam Edstrom passed away this past March at the age of 71. Edstrom had known the tech powerhouse's legendary founder Bill Gates since Microsoft was a penniless startup. Post-Microsoft, the majority of Edstrom's career was spent at the agency to which she lent her name, working alongside CEO Melissa Waggener Zorkin in a relationship that spanned more than three decades.
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A college counselor once told Pam after taking some tests, "so Pam, it turns out you are rather ordinary." No, not true. To me, to many, and to anyone who had a chance to spend time with her, Pam was extraordinary. In our hearts and minds, her influence will live on forever. Pam's life work was communications and most of those years were spent with me building our agency.
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Pam was never much for titles, but a good one for her would have been "bringer of gifts."
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But most important, she gave the gift of belief. She believed people could do better, and so they did.
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Monroe teacher Sarah Compton – a member of WEAC Region 6 – was awarded a Milken Educator Award Friday in a surprise ceremony during a school assembly at Northside Elementary School.
Compton was recognized for challenging her fifth-graders "to think critically and dive deep into their learning." In particular, the award honored her for her work on a series of project-based lessons on financial literacy in which students explore concepts of spending, saving, sales tax, discounts and interest.
"WEAC congratulates Sarah Compton on her achievement," said Ron Martin, WEAC President. "There are amazing things happening in Wisconsin Public Schools, and that's a direct result of the inspiring educators who work in them. WEAC is proud to support educators like Sarah so they can go above and beyond for their students."
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Carolyn Stanford Taylor congratulated Compton, saying, "Teachers who can build strong, personal relationships with their students are always successful at knowing how to unlock a child's fullest potential. Sarah Compton's efforts to tailor learning through choices and relationships are a model for others to follow. Congratulations to Sarah for this recognition."
Below is the Milken Family Foundation's video and news release from Friday's ceremony. Click here for more photos and information about Sarah Compton.
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The student stock market is up and so is student achievement in Sarah Compton's fifth-grade class at Northside Elementary in Monroe, Wisconsin. An engaging project that pays real-world educational dividends, Compton's student stock market teaches critical thinking and economic concepts as students invest an imaginary nest egg and manage their individual portfolios. It's one of several project-based building blocks for Compton, whose lessons are invariably down-to-earth and feature hands-on learning no matter how abstract or elevated the material gets. A data-driven educator, Compton creates individually tailored learning plans within her big set pieces, so each student tackles appropriate challenges that boost growth, confidence and test scores.
Yet it was Compton who got a big lift this morning at a surprise school assembly where she was presented with a Milken Educator Award by Milken Family Foundation Senior Program Director Greg Gallagher and Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Carolyn Stanford Taylor. An enthusiastic Compton was named a 2018-19 recipient of the national recognition, which comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. She is the only Milken Educator Award winner from Wisconsin, and is among the 33 honorees for 2018-19.
The Milken Educator Awards, hailed by Teacher magazine as the "Oscars of Teaching," has been opening minds and shaping futures for over 30 years. Research shows teacher quality is the driving in-school factor behind student growth and achievement. The initiative not only aims to reward great teachers, but to celebrate, elevate and activate those innovators in the classroom who are guiding America's next generation of leaders. Milken Educators believe, "The future belongs to the educated."
Compton stresses independence and self-reliance in her students, attributes that will prepare them to take advantage of whatever challenges come their way. Always striving to see the big picture, Compton not only uses data to differentiate her students' lessons, she also coaches colleagues through data analysis and individualized instruction planning. She sits on building and district committees and frequently leads professional development on responsive classroom practices, math and literacy.
"Sarah Compton knows that each student has a unique path and interests," said Gallagher. "Helping them get excited about learning is her special gift, and we are proud to welcome her as a Milken Educator."
"Sarah is one of the most talented young educators I've ever had the privilege to work with," said shared Monroe District Administrator Rick Waski. "Her ability to use student data to drive personalized, engaging instruction for every child is second to none."
About Milken Educator Sarah Compton
Sarah Compton challenges her fifth-graders at Northside Elementary School in Monroe, Wisconsin, to think critically and dive deep into their learning. In a series of project-based lessons on financial literacy, students explore concepts of spending, saving, sales tax, discounts and interest. Next, they learn about the stock market, including how to choose companies for investment based on data trends and current events. They track an imaginary $10,000 investment as a group, then move to a friendly competition as individual students try to grow their pretend portfolios. Along the way, students practice computing with large numbers and decimals, calculating percentages, graphing and estimation. Engagement is sky-high, both because of the project's real-world connection and because it offers students options along the way. In another popular unit, students create public service announcements on issues facing today's teens: obesity, texting while driving, high school dropout rates and cyber-bullying. A vibrant classroom presence, Compton is dedicated to maximum growth for students at all levels and provides engaging and relevant instruction. Her students deliver among the highest growth scores in the district.
Compton seeks innovative instructional solutions and is always willing to try something new to spur student achievement, access and equity. A leader for her grade level and within the building, Compton studies data to build individual learning plans for each student and helps other Northside teachers use data to differentiate their instruction. She designs curriculum and creates formative assessments for the district. Compton sits on Northside's leadership committee and has served on district committees for math and literacy. She mentors colleagues in both content-area mastery and assessments, developing a district model to help teachers engage in peer-to-peer support and cross-coaching. Compton frequently leads professional development for the district on responsive classroom practices, math and literacy. She works tirelessly to improve her craft; when Compton speaks during a meeting, the whole room listens.
Committed to Monroe's school community, Compton gets to know every child and family and communicates regularly with parents so they can work together to support students. She is known as a genuine advocate for her students and stresses independence and self-reliance. Compton has made great strides with students with behavioral issues, taking time to relate to them on a personal level and build mutual respect so they know she is on their team. When these students return to Northside after they graduate, she is the first person they want to see.
Compton earned a bachelor's degree in education in 2007 from University of Wisconsin Whitewater and a master's of education in 2011 from University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
More information about Compton, plus links to photos and a video from today's assembly, can be found on the Milken Educator Awards website at http://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view/Sarah-Compton.
Milken Educators are selected in early to mid-career for what they have achieved and for the promise of what they will accomplish. In addition to the $25,000 prize and public recognition, the honor includes membership in the National Milken Educator Network, a group of more than 2,700 top teachers, principals and specialists dedicated to strengthening education.
In addition to participation in the Milken Educator Network, 2018-19 recipients will attend a Milken Educator Forum in New Orleans March 21-24, 2019. Educators will have the opportunity to network with their new colleagues and hear from state and federal officials about maximizing their leadership roles to advance educator effectiveness.
More than $138 million in funding, including $68 million in individual $25,000 awards, has been devoted to the overall Awards initiative, which includes powerful professional learning opportunities throughout recipients' careers. Many have gone on to earn advanced degrees and be placed in prominent posts and on state and national education committees.
The Awards alternate yearly between elementary and secondary educators. Unlike most teacher recognition programs, the Milken Educator Award is completely unique: Educators cannot apply for this recognition and do not even know they are under consideration. Candidates are sourced through a confidential selection process and then are reviewed by blue ribbon panels appointed by state departments of education. Those most exceptional are recommended for the Award, with final approval by the Milken Family Foundation.
Past recipients have used their Awards to fund their children's education or their own continuing education. Others have financed dream field trips, established scholarships and even funded the adoption of children.
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To be able to complete your truck you will need to collect the following by sending requests to cafe friends:
- Friendly Advice (12)
- Recommendations (16)
- VIP Clients (12)
For every request you accept, you are automatically given 25 VIP dinners to serve.
Catering Orders Edit
When you have collected all of the required requests, you are ready for business. If you click on the Catering Truck (from either inside or outside views), it will give you the current order list. If you click on the "Help Friends" tab here you can see what orders your neighbors are working on and help them out, without them using up a request. You do not need to be on the same order they are in order to help. By pressing on any order, you can open up the profile for it which includes what needs to be done and what the rewards for completion are.
On November 18th, the Catering Orders layout was changed to a more professional look. In this layout you can see how much percent your friend has helped. It will show the exact dishes they have cooked. With the new Catering Orders layout, you need to collect some Catering Points to unlock a certain catering order (ex. you need 2 to unlock the Fancy Dinner Party and The Banquet catering orders). You'll get some catering points after you complete a catering order.
Current known orders are:
- Wholesale Dale
- Birthday Party
- Dinner Party
- Upgrade Your Catering Business
- Grandpa's BBQ
- Sunday Brunch
- Corporate Luncheon
- The Banquet
- Magical Tea Party
- Baby Shower
- Company Holiday Party
- Rock the Backstage Party
- Cater The Winter Ball
- Graduation Party
- A Fire-Cracking Feast
- Kickoff Cookout!
- Party at the Ski Lodge
- Red Carpet Refreshment
- Make Mardi Gras Merry
- 7th Inning Snacks
- OK Karaoke
- Spring Fling
- Lake Party Picnic
- Picture-Perfect Prom
- Dog Show Dinner
- Renaissance Feast
- Book Club Brunch
- Feed the Fashion Show
- Picnic at the Park
- Album Release Party
- Cater a School Lunch
- Baby Naming Party
- Help out the Hoedown
- Cater the Sock Hop
- Opening Night
- Wedding Rehearsal
- Cook for the Crafts Show
- Soap Box Supper
- Dinner at the Shelter
- Cook For The Campers
- Cater the Fleet Week
- Cater the Family Reunion
- Laugh Factor
- Speed Dating
- Fairy Tales on Ice
- Surf Competition
- Grand Opening
- Nature Hike
- Cater The Movie Set
- Run For Charity
- Cater The Science Fair
Limited Time Catering OrdersEdit
Sometimes there are events where you have to finish all the goals and the catering order in a certain amount of time, for example, the 1st Year Anniversary Party. If you don't get three stars within the event, but have plenty of time to redo it again, you can redo it. If you fail to finish the catering order with three stars and the event expires while you're working on it, you cannot redo it.
Limited Time Catering Orders:
- 1st Year Anniversary Party
- Ghoulish Feast
- Thanksgiving Extravaganza
- Holiday Dinner
- Treats For Kids
- New Years Party
- Valentine's Day Dinner
- Feed the Irish Feast
- Lomi-Lomi Luau
- Great Egg Hunt
- Mother's Day Celebration
- Super Summer Fest Prep
- Movie Wrap Party
- Grandma's Cook-Off
- High Tea Party
- Manny's Mobile Meal
- Trick or Treat Party
- Siggy's Mad Scientist Ball
- The Fall Feast
- Cater The Parade
- Help Out The Toy Drive
- Holiday Tree Lighting
- New Year's Breakfast in the Park
- Exhibit at the Louvre
- Cruise on the Seine
- Cater the Gaelic Games
Campaign OrdersEdit
Just like any other order, completing each order within the 3-star time limit gets you the most points and a reward recipe. Once you finish the order, the number of stars you earned are added to a percentage bar. The more stars you earn, the closer you get to unlocking a special prize!
Amelia's Campaign
Fred's Campaign
Susie's Campaign
Buck Bradshaw's Bronze Stove Campaign
- Cater the Bronze Trade Show
- Cater the Bronze Infomercial
- Cater the Bronze Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Beef Stuffed Zucchini
The Honeymoon Campaigns
- Cater the Alaska Cruise
- Cater the Roman Feast
- Cater the African Safari
- Campaign Reward: Poached Pears With Honey
- Cater the Rainforest Expedition
- Cater the Lantern Festival
- Cater the Outback Outing
- Campaign Reward: Rainbow Pancakes
Buck Bradshaw's Graphite Stove Campaign
- Cater the Graphite Trade Show
- Cater the Graphite Infomercial
- Cater the Graphite Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Dublin Lawyer
Buck Bradshaw's Copper Stove Campaign
- Cater the Copper Trade Show
- Cater the Copper Infomercial
- Cater the Copper Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Pasta Putanesca
Maypole Event Campaigns
- Bird Watching
- Birds of a Feather
- The Early Worm
- Cherry Blossom Blooms
- Beneath the Cherry Blossom
- Very Cherry Blossoms
The New Arrival Campaigns
- Cater the Pre-Baby Party
- Cater Baby Proofing Party
- Catering In Advance
- Cater the Baby Party
- Cater the Hand-Me-Downs Party
- Cater Mom's Day Off Party
Summer Fest Campaigns Part 1
- Beach BBQ I
- Beach BBQ II
- Beach BBQ III
- Party Boat Cruise I
- Party Boat Cruise II
- Party Boat Cruise III
Summer Fest Campaigns Part 2
- Country Dinner I
- Country Dinner II
- Country Dinner III
- Forest Feast I
- Forest Feast II
- Forest Feast III
The Family Vacation Campaigns
- Theme Park Party I
- Theme Park Party II
- Theme Park Party III
- Hawaiian Luau I
- Hawaiian Luau II
- Hawaiian Luau III
Buck Bradshaw's Gold Stove Campaign
- Cater the Gold Trade Show
- Cater the Gold Infomercial
- Cater the Gold Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Beef Kushiyakai
Weekend with Baby Chai and Grandpa Campaign
- Romeo's Lunch I
- Romeo's Lunch II
- Romeo's Lunch III
- Storytelling Time I
- Storytelling Time II
- Storytelling Time III
Buck Bradshaw's Titanium Stove Campaign
- Cater the Titanium Trade Show
- Cater the Titanium Infomercial
- Cater the Titanium Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Son in Law Eggs
Memory Lane Catering Campaigns
- Cater Joe's Lemonade Stand
- Cater Joe's Science Fair
- Cater Joe's Bike Rally
- Cater Lisa's Talent Show
- Cater Lisa's First Rock Gig
- Cater Lisa's Prom Night
Cafe Music Awards Campaign
Back In Time Campaign
Wild Ride Campaign
- Bowling Alley Lunch
- Roller Disco Bash
- Soup Tasting Ceremony
- Welcome Lunch
- Warm Up Party
- Anniversary Party
Buck Bradshaw's Platinum Stove Campaign
- Cater the Platinum Trade Show
- Cater the Platinum Infomercial
- Cater the Platinum Release Party
- Campaign Reward: English Cranberry Duff
Ever After Campaign
- Under The Tree
- A Mad Tea Party
- The Croquet Match
- Breakfast in Bed (Order)
- The Prince's Ball
- Happily Ever After
Halloween Holiday 2012 Campaign
Buck Bradshaw's Ruby Stove Campaign
- Cater the Ruby Trade Show
- Cater the Ruby Infomercial
- Cater the Ruby Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Glazed Holiday Turkey
Fall Fair Campaigns
- Best Fall Pie
- Best Fall Jam
- Best Fall Cake
- Campaign Reward: Jam Tarts
- Largest Pumpkin
- Wheat Grinding
- Corn Shucking
- Campaign Reward: Berry and Peach Slice
Thanks and Giving Campaign
- Turkey Bowl
- Thanksgiving Parade
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Campaign Reward: Autumn Farrow Salad
- Soup Kitchen
- Pet Adoption Day
- Charity Cook Off
- Campaign Reward: Wild Dry Fruit Rice
Naughty and Nice Campaign
- Decadent Desserts
- Holiday Shopping
- Winter Decorations
- Present Time
- Holiday Giveaway
- Treasured Ornaments
Buck Bradshaw's Emerald Stove Campaign
- Cater the Emerald Trade Show
- Cater the Emerald Infomercial
- Cater the Emerald Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Russian Katchapuri
Christmas Mystery Campaign
Buck Bradshaw's Topaz Stove Campaign
- Cater the Topaz Trade Show
- Cater the Topaz Infomercial
- Cater the Topaz Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Mango Sticky Rice
Buck Bradshaw's Sapphire Stove Campaign
- Cater the Sapphire Trade Show
- Cater the Sapphire Infomercial
- Cater the Sapphire Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Blueberry Mousse Cup
Joe's Adventures Campaign
Lisa's Adventures Campaign
Buck Bradshaw's Amethyst Stove Campaign
- Cater the Amethyst Trade Show
- Cater the Amethyst Infomercial
- Cater the Amethyst Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Purple Sweet Potato Yokan
Buck Bradshaw's Diamond Stove Campaign
- Cater the Diamond Trade Show
- Cater the Diamond Infomercial
- Cater the Diamond Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Pops Coconut Pie
Grandma's Favorite Recipes Campaign
Once Upon A Crime Campaigns
Basil Baker's Culinary Delight British Campaign
- Cookery Show
- Culinary Workshop
- Cooking Contest
- Campaign Reward: Breadfruit Pudding
Sweet Valentine Campaigns
Cafe in Venice Campaigns
Basil Baker's Culinary Delight French Campaign
- French Cookery Show
- French Culinary Workshop
- French Cooking Contest
- Campaign Reward: Bell Pepper Foam
Springing Forward Campaigns
Buck Bradshaw's Fire Stove Campaign
- Cater the Fire Trade Show
- Cater the Fire Infomercial
- Cater the Fire Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Burnt Butter Ravioli
St Patrick's Day 2013 Campaigns
Buck Bradshaw's Water Stove Campaign
- Cater the Water Trade Show
- Cater the Water Infomercial
- Cater the Water Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Freshwater Shrimp Wraps
Easter Blessings Campaigns
Buck Bradshaw's Sunflower Stove Campaign
- Cater the Sunflower Trade Show
- Cater the Sunflower Infomercial
- Cater the Sunflower Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Sunflower Cake
Spring Melody Campaigns
A Turkish Tale Campaigns
- Istanbul Tour
- Picnic in Istanbul
- Local Istanbul Delights
- Turkish Delights I
- Turkish Delights II
- Turkish Delights III
Buck Bradshaw's Orchid Stove Campaign
- Cater the Orchid Trade Show
- Cater the Orchid Infomercial
- Cater the Orchid Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Blueberry Popsicles
Sugar and Spice Campaigns
European Symphony Campaigns
- Euro Road Trip
- Euro Dance Routine
- Euro Costume Shopping
- Euro Concert Rehearsal
- Euro Rehearsal Dinner
- Meet the Euro Fans
Basil Baker's Culinary Delight Spanish Campaign
- Spanish Cookery Show
- Spanish Culinary Workshop
- Spanish Cooking Contest
- Campaign Reward: Sticky Spare Ribs
Mum's The Word Campaigns
- Mother's Day Card
- Baking A Cake
- Mother's Day Celebration (2013 Order)
- Breakfast In Bed
- Spacious Delight
- Dinner Date
Buck Bradshaw's Daisy Stove Campaign
- Cater the Daisy Trade Show
- Cater the Daisy Infomercial
- Cater the Daisy Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Lemon Daisy Cupcakes
Australian Adventure Campaigns
- Sydney Tour
- Picnic in Sydney
- Local Aussie Delights
- Aussie Desserts I
- Aussie Desserts II
- Aussie Desserts III
Buck Bradshaw's Peacock Stove Campaign
- Cater the Peacock Trade Show
- Cater the Peacock Infomercial
- Cater the Peacock Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Peacock Cupcakes
Summer Song Campaigns
- Summer Road Trip
- Summer Dance Routine
- Summer Costume Shopping
- Summer Concert Rehearsal
- Summer Rehearsal Dinner
- Meet The Fans
Buck Bradshaw's Macaw Stove Campaign
- Cater the Macaw Trade Show
- Cater the Macaw Infomercial
- Cater the Macaw Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Macaw-loful Cupcakes
Basil Baker's Culinary Delight Greek Campaign
- Greek Cookery Show
- Greek Culinary Workshop
- Greek Cooking Contest
- Campaign Reward: Cherry-Sourdough Goose
China Chronicles Campaigns
- Beijing Tour
- Picnic in Beijing
- Local Beijing Delights
- Far East Sweets I
- Far East Sweets II
- Far East Sweets III
Basil Baker's Culinary Delight Italian Campaign
- Italian Cookery Show
- Italian Culinary Workshop
- Italian Cooking Contest
- Campaign Reward: Peanut Butter Mud Pies
Flying Colors Campaigns
Buck Bradshaw's Kingfisher Stove Campaign
Bonfire Ballad Campaigns
- Bonfire Road Trip
- Bonfire Dance Routine
- Bonfire Costumes
- Bonfire Concert
- Bonfire Dinner
- Bonfire Fans
Thai Travelogue Campaigns
- Bangkok Tour
- Picnic in Bangkok
- Local Bangkok Delights
- Seafood Specials I
- Seafood Specials II
- Seafood Specials III
Buck Bradshaw's Blue Moon Stove Campaign
- Cater the Blue Moon Trade Show
- Cater the Blue Moon Informercial
- Cater the Blue Moon Release Party
- Campaign Reward: Glassy Grape Gelatin
Beauty And The Feast Campaigns
Beach Daze Campaigns
Mountain Adventure Campaigns
- Parachuting Down
- Mountain Hideaway (Order)
- Hitting The Slopes
- Hot Tub Haven (Order)
- Snow Picnic
- Trek to the Village
Gypsy Tales Campaigns
Scottish Shindig Campaigns
- City Tour
- Picnic In The City
- City Delights
- Scottish Specials I
- Scottish Specials II
- Scottish Specials III
Susie's Thankful Tour Campaigns
- Thankful Road Trip
- Thankful Dance Routine
- Thankful Costumes
- Thankful Concert
- Thankful Dinner
- Thankful Fans
Letters To Santa Campaigns
Chef's Specials Campaigns
The Dragon's Den Campaigns
Japan Jaunt Campaigns
Lucky Tour Campaigns
A For Effort Campaigns


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I often joke that after Malcolm died I sold my truck and put my stuff into storage but it wasn't just a soundbyte. Nothing I do or say ever is.
But after almost a decade, tucked away on the I-35 corridor in a 10×10 closet, it was time for a reckoning. That's an interesting word. Reckoning.
Its origin can be found in old English which gave rise to such concepts of calculation and conclusion.
2014 is the 10 year anniversary since Malcolm was first diagnosed. How many miles, how many years have I walked since then? How many people have we touched and inspired? How many lifelong friendships have we forged?
It's incalculable. Just like love.
Another true joke is that in short order, in 2004 my dog got cancer, my girlfriend left me and she took the truck. The pathetic irony is well, I'm from Texas. But that year I was all alone I watched a movie Love Actually.
You see, I'm the last person to watch romantic comedies or really anything to do with Hugh Grant but it spoke to me about the messiness of life and love and how little I knew about it all. But I've watched it every year since and today is no different.
Happy XMAS. Love actually.
YBD's Notes 1: There was a reckoning tho – I cleaned out my storage locker most of which ended up in a landfill, the rest I've given away to friends and family. I am unencumbered. Except by love.


text: Activism Photo Essay Slide Show: Wisconsin's Protests In PicturesSlide Show: Wisconsin's Protests In Pictures By The NationTwitter February 18, 2011 fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark Shortly after taking office in January, Wisconsin's new Republican Governor, Scott Walker, began an attack on public workers, submitting a proposal to strip public employees of most collective bargaining rights. Walker's move, says The Nation's John Nichols, represents the "most radical assault yet by the current crop of Republican governors on the rights of workers and would be the first major overhaul of union laws that the nation has seen in years." But Wisconsin's workers are fighting back: demonstrations have exploded across the historically progressive and pro-labor state and are now in their fourth day, with the state's capital, Madison, the epicenter of the growing backlash to Walker's anti-worker efforts. Credit: AP Images In one of the first actions of the protests, thousands of students, public employees and other Wisconsinites stormed the state's Capitol building to protest the governor's bill on Tuesday. Over the last few days the turnout has swelled into the tens of thousands. Madison and surrounding area public schools have been closed since Tuesday as teachers call in sick to attend the rallies. Credit: AP Images The Madison protests are the biggest the city has seen in decades, perhaps since the great protests of the Vietnam War era, Nichols writes. Buses have rolled in from across the state to join the movement and thousands of high school students and university students have showed their support for their teachers, chanting messages like "We support public education!" and "What's Disgusting? Union Busting!" Credit: AP Images The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Teaching Assistants' Association TAA called for a "teach out" Thursday, asking for all activity to cease on campus so that the university could stand as unified front against the bill. Students have played a central role in organizing, including a sleep-in at the State Capitol building for the last two nights and walk-outs on campuses and high schools across the state. Credit: AP Images In a bizarre move, Walker notified the National Guard to be on alert for actions taken by unsatisfied state, county and municipal employees. The state of Wisconsin hasn't called in the National Guard since 1886. But as Nichols said on his appearance today on Democracy Now!, "the interesting thing is that we have already heard from an awful lot of teachers and public employees, who also serve in the National Guard, and who are saying they have no idea why they would be called out to beat down or to beat back protests by their fellow workers, who are not being violent, who are simply doing what—you know, to use an analogy here—we saw on the streets of Cairo and other cities." Credit: AP Images After Wisconsin's Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory earlier this month, Governor Walker "bathed himself sensuously in the team's triumph," The Nation's Dave Zirin writes. "He oozed praise for the franchise named in honor of the state's packing workers. But just days later, the Governor offered cutbacks, contempt and even the threat of violence for actual state workers." In response, the team released a statement Tuesday expressing their opposition to the bill: "We know that it is teamwork on and off the field that makes the Packers and Wisconsin great," the Packers' denunciation of Walker's plans reads. "The right to negotiate wages and benefits is a fundamental underpinning of our middle class. When workers join together it serves as a check on corporate power and helps ALL workers by raising community standards… Public workers are Wisconsin's champions every single day and we urge the Governor and the State Legislature to not take away their rights." Credit: Reuters Pictures Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Senate walked out of the Capitol on Thursday to boycott the bill, which the state's Republicans are trying to push through before opposition becomes too fierce. This robbed the Republicans of the majority quorum necessary to call a vote, stalling any action on the bill. Governor Walker called the walk out a "stunt" and claimed the Democrats were disrespecting democracy, but protesters responded with chants of "This is what democracy looks like." John Nichols says that the words of Wisconsin's greatest governor, Robert M. La Follette prove Walker wrong: "Tyranny and oppression are just as possible under democratic forms as under any other." Credit: Reuters Pictures "If anybody didn't know this was coming," Walker proclaimed yesterday, "they've been asleep for two years." But Walker hadn't mentioned his plan to dismantle the collective bargaining process during his campaign, and had actually promised to work across lines of partisanship and ideology to create jobs. According to recent polls, Wisconsinites overwhelmingly oppose Walker's bill. Credit: AP Images Wisconsin isn't alone: conservatives emboldened by November's election results have launched what they hope will be their final offensive against America's unions, Jane McAlevey writes in this week's issue of The Nation. Attacks on unions aren't new, but the "scale, intensity and real possibility of success" of recent efforts are a real cause for concern. "After outspending unions in November's election by an estimated 4-to-1 margin," McAlevey explains, "corporations and their allies are exploiting the fiscal crises across the nation to drive a stake into the heart of what is left of organized labor—public workers' unions." Credit: Reuters Pictures Government workers face attacks in every state. Ohio, South Dakota, Colorado, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire and Oklahoma are also considering collective bargaining for public sector workers, and if Walker is successful, other states are expected to follow suit. That means that now is the time, as Katrina vanden Heuvel writes, "for global, nonviolent challenge to anti-democratic forces, wherever they may be—forces that have enriched themselves while promising stability based on coercion, suppression of rights and profound corruption." Credit: Reuters Pictures The fight in Wisconsin could be coming to your state soon. Stop the right's attack on unions in its tracks by joining Wisconsin demonstrators in a virtual march. The signatures will be delivered to Democratic leaders in the target states. And if you're a Wisconsin voter you can sign this petition pledging to support a recall of any and all State Senators supporting Walker's bill. With Jesse Jackson and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka making appearances in Madison today, the protests are expected to grow through the weekend. Check back at TheNation.com for updates. Research for this slide show provided by Sara Jerving Credit: Reuters Pictures


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There's lots on in and around this coming week – so here are a few ideas:
1. Joanne Finnegan's Mountain Paintings at the AWC – Vernissage 2nd February
There's lots on in and around this coming week – so here are a few ideas:
1. Joanne Finnegan's Mountain Paintings at the AWC – Vernissage 2nd February
The forecast looks set for a fabulous time to go skiing and snowboarding in the mountains! The snow is great following the recent snow showers and the sun looks set to shine.
So where are you heading? Klosters the resort with royal connections where you can recline in a deckchair by the palm trees and catch the rays, Davos where you can take a dip in a hot tub perched right in the snow after a hard day's skiing or hard day's networking at the World Economic Forum – or perhaps Flims/Laax where you can show off your latest snowboarding tricks at the snow park? Or why not explore one of the closer resorts like Atzmaennig, Hoch Ybrig, Pizol or Flumserberg? If you want to check the conditions in nearby resorts take a look at our Practical Info page under Skiing.
Another possibility is the St.Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow which is on till this Sunday 27th January. This event is the world's most prestigious Winter polo tournament – so if you've not been to one before, this is a great one to experience. It all takes place on the frozen lake there – lots of fun, excitement and colour! Click here for our previous post.
If you're staying home in Zurich there are lots of things to do:
1. The Kunsthaus's exhibition of Paul Gaugin's "The Prints" has been extended till this Sunday 27th. For more information check here.
2. The Migros Museum in Zurich is showing a "VideoInstallation" exhibition by the Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson called "The Visitors" which also ends on Sunday 27th January. Please check the website or read our previous post (complete with rather interesting photo!).
Another exciting event coming up is the Original Cuban Circus performing live at the Volkshaus from the 24th to the 27th January. Featuring unicycles, clowns, acrobats, dancers, fire-eaters and lots more it's sure to be a treat for the whole family. Tickets available here.
7. The Mercedes Benz CSI Golden Moments is bound to be of interest to horse lovers and is on this weekend at the Messe in Oerlikon from the 25th to the 27th January. For more information please read our previous post.
8. Pure Beauty Spa Opening Party
Our friends at Pure Beauty Spa are celebrating the opening of their new salon in Zollikerstrasse 82 in Seefeld, Zurich with an opening party on Thursday 31st January at 6pm . Lots of special offers and treats and an opportunity to see what is on offer. For more information.
This week is a busy one in the mountains outside Zurich. If you fancy heading out of town there are two big international events on this week.
St.Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow 24th – 27th January
Why not make the journey to St Moritz to experience the glamour and excitement of a world class polo tournament? From the 24th – 27th January there will be speed, excitement and colour on the frozen lake in St Moritz for the "St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow". This event is the world's most prestigious Winter polo tournament – so if you've not been to one before, this is a great one to experience.
The highlight of the tournament is the final taking place on Sunday 27th January after four teams have battled it out for the coveted World Cup trophy. Since the Snow Polo Tournament in Klosters was cancelled this year you may like to take the scenic journey from Zurich to St Moritz for this spectacular event. Watching polo on a frozen lake, 1,800 metres above sea level, surrounded by snow capped mountains in a fabulous ski resort is a truly unique experience. For more information read here.
The World Econmic Forum Davos 2013 23rd – 27th January
The World Economic Forum is taking place this week in Davos / Klosters. This is a meeting of the foremost global business, political and intellectual communities and other leaders of society who are committed to improving the state of the world. Issues such as HIV/AIDS treatment, water supply and fostering dialoque between Islam and the West will all be on the agenda.
There is an impressive line up of speakers from all over the world coming to debate and discuss the most pressing global issues for a full list of speakers and for more information read here.
Photo credits: Polo St. Moritz Media, St.Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow and World Economic Forum


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I went speed dating tonight.
Weird? Yes.
I was expecting something completely different. I was going just for fun, and to kind of make fun of everyone there, but I was pleasantly surprised.
I forgot how it feels to meet new people, what it's like to hold a conversation with someone who knows something you don't. You can learn something new from every person you encounter, and it's fantastic how you can be whoever you want. You can be a better person, you can be more interesting, you can not be the stereotype everyone else has shoved you into. It's a relieving feeling. And it makes you sweat. (in fact, and this may be too much info, I was very glad I wore a white shirt to keep from showing how much it made me sweat.)
No, I don't think I will ever see any of the guys I talked to ever again. But they were all intensely interesting, and one of them even offered me a job.
Wow. This sounds much too philisophical for a blog about speed dating. Long story short: good times. don't be hatin.


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Introduction of Abu Saeed Al-Khair.
Abu Saeed Al-Khair was born in village Khawaran of Khorasan (presently at Iran) on 7 December 967 BC (year of grace). His complete name is Sheikh Abu Saeed Fazal Ullah Bin Abu Al-Khair. He belongs to a religious family of Khawaran, Khorasan. Muhammad Bin Munawar was one of his talented nephew, who wrote a book "Israr al Tauheed" on his complete life and character. Abu Saeed was a great religious scholar, mystic and Sufi poet. His adages and sayings are very popular among the people. He explained his views aphoristically for easy understanding of people.
Basic and Higher Education.
Abu Saeed Al-Khair was very intelligent from his childhood. He took his basic religious education from his native village Khawaran. Unfortunately, there was no institution of higher education in Khawaran. Therefore, he went to Maro city for higher religious education. He met with religious scholar Abdullah Al-Hesri in Maro city and became his student. Abdullah Al-Hesri was the famous and competent religious scholar of those days. He was also a mystic leader and Sufi scholar. Abu Saeed started learning of Fiqah from Abdullah Al-Hesri. He got complete knowledge of Fiqah from him. Al-Khair also studied and learnt many subjects there from other Sheikh and religious scholars. He completed his higher religious education in Mora and returned to Khawaran.
Religious Obligations.
Abu Saeed Al-Khair was a famous mystic and Sufi leader, who followed Sufism and mysticism in his entire life. He preached the people for spiritual development. Al-Khair worked hard for spiritual development of the people in his entire life. He was very soft spoken individual and have good knowledge of religious debates and speeches. Abu Saeed was also a good adviser and monitor.
Muhammad Bin Munawar was the nephew of Abu Saeed Al-Khair. He wrote a comprehensive book "Israr-e-Tauheed Fel Maqamat-e-Sheikh Abi Saeed" on the role and character of Abu Saeed. Muhammad Bin Munawar included the sayings and adages of Abu Saeed in this. He also described the struggle of Abu Saeed for peace and harmony in his book. It is a unique and complete book on the history of Abu Al-Khair. Some of his famous adages are stated in the succeeding paragraphs:-
a) Abu Saeed says about the Tauheed (oneness of God) "There is not hurdle between Allah and human". He further says "earth and sky are not a hurdles / barriers but human body itself is a hurdle. If human remove these hurdles then he will directly meet with Almighty Allah".
b) Someone asked Abu Al-Khair about the truth and its existence in the world? Al-Khair replied "clean your heart from all type of wishes and expend everything which you have". Then bear all the problems without making any complain to Almighty Allah.
Role Model
Sheikh Abu Saeed Al-Khair was a role model for everyone in Sufism. His character was very high and strong. When the rich people gave money to him, he expend it on poor people. He never hold the money with him nor bother the people for it. Al-Khair believed in one God (Almighty Allah).
Once, some differences and bad feelings developed between Abu Saeed Al-Khair and Abu Al Qasim Qaseeri (a famous Sufi). Qaseeri showed his anger on Abu Saeed. When the news of anger reached to Abu Saeed Al-Khair, he forgave him. Subsequently, anger converted into love and both the Sufi became happy with each other.
Meet of Abu Saeed Al-Khair with Abu Ali Sienna.
Once, the famous scientist and scholar Abu Ali Sienna met with Abdu Saeed. Their meeting prolonged to three days. They discussed a lot of views and reviews with each other in this meeting. After the meeting, students asked Abu Ali Sienna about the meeting and attitude of Abu Saeed. Abu Ali Sienna replied that Abu Saeed has a foresighted personality and well aware of all his experiments. He further said, Al-Khair is a happy man and meets everyone with dignity. Similarly, the followers and students of Abu Saeed also asked him about Abu Ali Sienna. Abu Saeed replied that Abu Ali Sienna has experienced all those which he knows.
Example of Grace.
Once, Abu Saeed Al-Khair along with his followers and students visited a festival, where the people were drinking. The followers and students intended to forbid them from drinking. Al-Khair forbade his students and followers and pray for them. He addressed the people and said that Almighty Allah blessed you all in the heaven also like this world. This few benedictory words of Al-Khair impressed them and changed their lives. They left the drink and music for ever. This was an example of his grace and gentle nature.
When his last time came, the followers gathered around him for well-being. In the meanwhile, a religious person sought permission for reciting of his favorite verses of Quran. Abu Saeed Al-Khair praised Almighty Allah and said some odes of poetry. He died on 12 January 1049 BC and buried in Khorasan (presently at Iran).


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The Standard American Diet (SAD) is very acidic. Our bodies, which are always striving to maintain balance, seek a level of PH in our blood which is slightly alkaline. According to Cherie Calbom author of "The Juice Lady's Turbo Diet", our bodies will draw minerals from bones, teeth and muscle in order to present a buffer against an environment that is too acidic. Eating too many acid producing foods can cause inflammation and according to Ms. Calbom, it can cause obesity as well.
Juicing is one way to get sufficient amounts of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. It allows us to get many more fruits and vegetable than we are likely to eat in a given day…but weight loss? "The body stores acids in fat cells to protect tissue and organs, making it tough to get rid of fat when the diet is predominantly acidic." According to her, the body will actually make fat to store excess acid. When you get your body in PH balance, your body can start letting go of fat cells. Makes sense right?
Some experts say that the body will achieve PH balance no matter what we eat by using stomach and pancreatic secretions. Ms. Calbom feels that although this is true, the balance will come at the cost of depleting the body. Case in point…soda. A serving of Coke or Pepsi has about 9 to 11 teaspoons of sugar. This along with other ingredients make the soda so acidic tha the body reacts by quickly "drawing large amounts of calcium and magnesium from the body's stores…pouring it into the system to neutralize the excess acid to quickly restore balance." This creates lots of pressure on the body, which is already taxed by poor diet, lack of exercise, and excessive amounts of toxins.
So which foods are acidic? The highest ones are artificial sweeteners, white sugar, wheat, white flour, meat, dairy, beer and soft drinks. The most alkaline are vegetables, sprouts, olive and coconut oils, seeds and nuts, legumes and stevia. Get the picture here? The foods closest to nature are always the ones that our bodies need the most. The "Juice Lady" is attempting to get as many of these low calorie varieties into us for the greatest nutritional boost at the lowest caloric cost.
This is a really good book. it contains over 25 pages of recipes for juices, soups, dressings and raw vegan main courses. It is thoughtful and informative, addressing issues like emotional eating and food addiction. It's worth taking a look at.
Thyroid Tonic
Radishes are a traditional tonic for the thyroid gland.
- 5 Carrots, scrubbed well
- 5-6 radishes
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled if not organic
Cut produce to fit juices . Juice and serve. 1-2 servings.


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The Sublime and Beautiful of Scripture: Being Essays on Select Passages of Sacred Composition
J. Murray and G. Robinson, 1782 - Bible - 240 pages
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Page xiv - Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground; but the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark...
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Theresa joined the Foundation as VP Program Investment in 2011 providing strategic development, leadership and management at the Foundation level as well as through Foundation investment in research, prevention, screening and enhanced care. In October, 2019, Theresa assumed the role of Acting CEO at the Foundation, bringing her strong partnerships and connection with Alberta Health Services, the universities and other foundations and funders to assist the Foundation to move forward with its strategy and goals. Theresa has more than twenty years of experience in senior roles within the financial services sector in the United Kingdom, primarily in areas of strategic marketing, customer and stakeholder relationship management and overseeing distribution channels of major organizations.
Board of Trustees
Dr. Chris Eagle, Board Chair
Dr. Eagle has been President and CEO of both Alberta Health Services and the Calgary Health Trust. Prior to formation of AHS, he was President and COO of the Calgary Health Region. Dr. Eagle trained as a cardiac anesthesiologist and has a long academic career in anesthesiology, serving as Professor and Head at the University of Calgary and Chair of the Specialty Committee in Anesthesia at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary. He has served on the Boards of national, provincial and local healthcare organizations.
Rene Aldana
Rene Aldana is a Senior Business Leader with over 20 years management experience with small and large cap industrial automation and manufacturing companies with global operations. Rene's focus over the past 12 years has been on strategic and tactical leadership to drive revenue, profitability and market share growth of companies serving the Oil & Gas and Water/Wastewater markets. Rene is Currently President and CEO at Galvanic Applied Sciences. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer at ZCL Composites, where he was accountable for Marketing, Innovation, Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and HSE functions. Rene holds a BSc degree in Computer Science, an EMBA from IE Business School and an ICD.D designation from Canada's Institute of Corporate Directors. Rene has a young family heavily involved in the sport of Freestyle Skiing.
Catherine M. (Cathy) Allard-Roozen, C.M., A.O.E., BComm, LLD
Director & Executive Chair of Cathton Investments Ltd., Director of the Allard Foundation
Cathton Investments Ltd. is a family held investment company with interests primarily in the real estate development industry, banking, finance and communications. Cathy serves as the Executive Chair and Director of Cathton Investments Ltd and sits as a Director of the Allard Foundation, whose mission is to make Edmonton and Alberta a better place with funding to advance health, education, social wellbeing and the arts.
Cathy has served on numerous boards including the Strategy Council of the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, vice-chair of Alberta Health Services, Alberta Cancer Board, STARS, Covenant Health, University of Alberta Board of Governors and Shaw Communications. Today Cathy remains a board member of read Melcor Developments Ltd., Corus Entertainment, EPCOR and the University of Alberta Property Trust.
Cathy's many contributions have earned her numerous recognitions. She hold the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and Alberta Centennial Medal. She has been honoured with the MacEwan University Distinguished Citizen Award, the Global Television Edmonton Woman of Vision and received an Honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Alberta. In 2013 Cathy was awarded the Alberta order of Excellence and in 2015 the Order of Canada.
Dr. Stanford Blade
Dr. Blade is Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES) at the University of Alberta. ALES is focused on teaching, research and community service in its departments and schools: Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Renewable Resources, Human Ecology, Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology as well as the Devonian Botanic Garden and the Alberta School of Forest Science and Management. Dr. Blade is a 2012 graduate of the Wharton Business School's Executive Development Program (University of Pennsylvania). He attended the University of Alberta for his first degree (B.Sc.) in genetics. He obtained his M.Sc. (Crop Science) from the University of Saskatchewan for a breeding/physiology study on wheat. Dr. Blade's doctorate was awarded by McGill University (Montreal, Canada) for work done at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on a Canadian International Development Agency Ph.D. Scholarship. Dr. Blade currently serves as Vice-Chair on the Board of Trustees of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (aatf-africa.org), a Nairobi-based agency supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In 2012 Dr. Blade was named by Alberta Venture as one of "Alberta's 50 Most Influential People".
Dr. Heather Bryant
Dr. Bryant is the Chief Scientific Officer at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. She joined the Partnership in January 2008, and as Vice President, Cancer Control, she leads a portfolio of pan-Canadian cancer control programs throughout the cancer continuum, and has led in the development of cancer system performance reporting in Canada. Prior to this, she was Vice President, Population Health and Information at the Alberta Cancer Board for many years. Dr. Bryant studied medicine at the University of Calgary followed by a fellowship in community medicine and a PhD in epidemiology. She is a clinical professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences and Department of Oncology at the University of Calgary. In 2015, she was named one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network.
Dr. Gregory Cairncross
Greg is the Director of the Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the University of Calgary. He is also the acting Medical Director of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and Medical Lead for the Calgary Cancer Centre Project. Greg is the former Director of the Cancer Centre in London Ontario and Head of the Department of Oncology at Western. He is a physician, researcher, and brain cancer specialist. For 15 years he held the Alberta Cancer Foundation Chair in Brain Tumour Research. Greg is a graduate of Western University (Medicine) and trained in Internal Medicine (Toronto), Neurology (Cornell), and Cancer Biology (MSKCC).
Brenda Hubley
Brenda is the Chief Program Officer for CancerControl Alberta within Alberta Health Services. Brenda is a senior health-care leader who has worked in the health sector for over 20 years with extensive experience in health-care leadership, project management and strategic and operational planning in health-care service delivery. Brenda is a graduate of Dalhousie University and her clinical background is as a radiation therapist. Brenda has worked in academic and hospital environments and with provincial and national professional associations and councils including serving as Vice President of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. Since joining the Alberta health system in 2006, Brenda has held numerous leadership positions in cancer care including Operations Leader for the Radiation Therapy Corridor Project, Executive Director Community Oncology and Provincial Practices and as Senior Program Lead for CancerControl North. Brenda is committed to a high-performing cancer program informed by research and evidence, designed in partnership with patients and families and respectful and responsive to the diversity of the populations we serve.
Dr. Mark Joffe
Dr. Mark Joffe is Vice President and Medical Director for the North Sector of Alberta Health Services. This role includes executive accountability for Cancer Control Alberta, together with his dyad partner, Mr. Mauro Chies. Prior to assuming his current role in 2017, Dr. Joffe served as the Senior Medical Director for Infection Prevention and Control in AHS from 2009 -2017. He is a Specialist in Infectious Diseases and is a Professor of Medicine with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He has served in numerous leadership roles at the local, provincial and national levels, including serving as President of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (AMMI) Canada. His major professional interests are in quality and safety in healthcare delivery and the prevention of infectious diseases in both patients and healthcare workers.
Dianne Kipnes
Dianne Kipnes was appointed as a Trustee to the Alberta Cancer Foundation in 2020. Dr. Kipnes, a retired social worker and clinical psychologist worked at the UofA hospital from 1984 – 1994 before establishing her own private practice. Dianne, concurrently with her husband Irving, received the Order of Canada in 2018. They were recognized for their combined philanthropic efforts in Canada and abroad. Their Foundation, The Dianne and Irving Kipnes Foundation, continues to fund in areas of health, arts and culture. A cancer survivor herself, Dr. Kipnes served on the ACF Board from 2006 – 2012 taking on the role of Vice Chair in 2009.
Chris Kucharski
Chris has extensive executive‐level leadership experience in the communications sector. In October 2015, after a succession of senior positions, he was appointed President of Shaw's Consumer Business, incorporating Shaw's internet, video, phone and satellite services to over three million customers in Canada, representing over 70 per cent of the company's annual revenues as well as leadership of over 8,000 employees. In May 2017, the Shaw Business division was added to his portfolio, providing leading-edge B2B services nationally. Nearly three decades of experience has given Chris expertise in executive leadership, strategic planning and large-scale operations. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta and Simon Fraser University.
John Lehners P. Eng, ALS
John Lehners was appointed as a Trustee of the Alberta Cancer Foundation in 2020. John is the President of Design Works Engineering and Inspections, a company with corporate offices throughout Canada and abroad. John holds a degree from the University of Alberta in Engineering and an Alberta Land Surveyor accreditation. John has served as trustee and chair of the Grande Prairie Public School Board for nearly 20 years and has guided the organization through continued growth and periods of difficulty. His focus has been in the measurement of continuous improvement in public organizations and creating the accountability and transparency that publicly funded organizations need to prosper. John was also a member of the Alberta Health Services board that was challenged with amalgamating the various Provincial Health Authorities. In addition, John has been an active member in the local community by participating in the development of local sporting infrastructure and the hosting of national sporting events.
Robert McGee
Mr. McGee has extensive executive‐level leadership experience in the Financial Services sector. In July of 2015, he was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at ATB Financial, the largest bank in Western Canada. In his role, he oversees finance, treasury, operations, facilities and real estate and legal services. Prior to coming to Alberta, Mr. McGee spent 20 years working for two financial service institutions including Lloyds Banking as the CFO, Retail and Wealth Divisions in London, England and as the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Wachovia Corporation in Charlotte. Mr. McGee graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah with a degree in Accounting, and received his CPA in the state of Georgia. He actively seeks community involvement and looks forward to continuing his longstanding community work in Alberta.
Brian McLean
Brian was appointed as an Alberta Cancer Foundation trustee in 2019. He is a senior partner with Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) where he leads their global Management Consulting business with over 20,000 practitioners. He is a member of PwC's global advisory leadership executive. Prior to the global role, Brian was Managing Partner for PwC Canada's Advisory business and a member of the Canadian Executive. In addition he has held additional senior leadership positions with IBM, CGI and PwC. During his career Brian has had the opportunity to help clients improve their business strategies and operations across a number of segments including government, health-care, retail, energy and industrial manufacturing. Brian leverages this diverse experience to bring a variety of perspectives and outlooks into his client situations.
Dr. Matthew Parliament MD FRCPC
Matthew Parliament MD FRCPC is the Senior Medical Director, CancerControl Alberta. He concurrently holds the roles of Facility Medical Director at the Cross Cancer Institute, and Edmonton Zone Clinical Department Head, Oncology. Prior to this he was the Section Head, Radiation Oncology at the Cross Cancer Institute. He also holds a Special Continuing Appointment as Professor in the Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Parliament obtained his MD degree (magna cum laude) from the University of Ottawa, where he also completed postgraduate training as a radiation oncologist.
Besides having an active clinical practice treating patients with genitourinary cancers, Dr. Parliament has an active research program. He has been a committee member or chair of numerous professional and scientific committees and advisory groups over the years and is a Past President of the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology.
Gelaine Pearman
Gelaine was appointed as an Alberta Cancer Foundation Trustee in 2016.
Gelaine holds a master's degree in Healthcare Management from the University of Toronto, and a BSc Nursing degree from the University of Calgary. With her background in healthcare management and nursing, she brings an in-depth working knowledge of Alberta's healthcare system. Gelaine has been actively involved in a number of NFP Boards in Calgary, serving in Board leadership positions. Gelaine served as Chair at the Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation, an organization providing leadership in developing and delivering Supportive Care for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. Gelaine brings a personal passion to Alberta Cancer Foundation's mission of "making Alberta the leader in cancer prevention research and care."
Jamie Pytel
Jamie was appointed to the ACF Board in September of 2017. Jamie's background is as a litigation lawyer and General Counsel for a large utility. Jamie is currently owner and founder of the law firm Kingsgate Legal in Edmonton, Alberta and practices in the area of employment and workplace investigations, general counsel advice and a myriad of other areas, including corporate governance. Jamie is an experienced strategic leader and executive, and brings years of experience and knowledge to the her role on the ACF Board. She also has a long history of giving back to the community through dedicated work on volunteer non-profit boards. Jamie has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, and Masters of Business Administration, all from the University of Alberta.
Rory J. Tyler
Rory was appointed as an Alberta Cancer Foundation Trustee in 2016. Rory Tyler is a Senior Client Partner in Korn Ferry's Calgary office, and a member the firm's Global Industrial Market, with a specific focus on the energy sector, as well as the Global Financial Market. He has conducted dozens of successful searches at the C-suite and Board of Directors levels. With deep expertise in the energy and financial services industries, Mr. Tyler's background enables him to provide his clients strategic executive recruitment and talent management guidance. Mr. Tyler has nearly two decades of experience in the financial services sector, serving as a member of the Board of Directors and a Senior Officer of a publicly-traded investment management firm until February 2004. Prior to this, he spent more than 15 years in the investment banking business, most recently based in Calgary as Managing Director and Co-Head of the Canadian Energy & Power practice of Merrill Lynch. Mr. Tyler also has a background in Engineering, having worked for several years in this capacity for Chevron. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation ("STARs") and served as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Calgary Chapter. Mr. Tyler holds a Master's in Business Administration Degree (with Honours) from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor's Degree (with Distinction) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Mark Zimmerman
Mark is currently employed at Capital Power as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Commercial Services. Mark is accountable for corporate strategy, business development, commercial management of existing assets, commodity portfolio management and information services. Mark has more than 30 years of experience in the energy infrastructure and petroleum industries with leadership roles focusing on finance, valuation, corporate strategy, business development, and mergers and acquisitions. A chartered accountant since 1992, Mark holds a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Alberta, a Chartered Business Valuation and is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors. Mark currently sits on the board of trustees for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, is a strong supporter of the performing arts and is committed to the community through his support of various family charities.


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October 11, 2017
Outdoor Maintenance checklist
Autumn is a great time for you or your homeowner clients to do annual maintenance and get ready for winter.
Outdoor Maintenance checklist
- Seal the cracks – Air and moisture not only make winter living uncomfortable but can cause structural damage if left alone. DAP has a number of sealants and foams for indoor and outdoor use that can quickly seal a home up tight.
- Clean the gutters – Leaves and other debris that sit in gutters can cause big problems when snow and ice start to form. Some contracting companies offer annual maintenance as a service.
- Rake or mulch leaves – Grass cuttings and leaves provide great insulation for your flowerbeds and garden plots.
- Inspect the roof – The deadline is approaching for roof patching or replacement. CertainTeed offers a diverse range of roofing materials to complement your client's existing exterior.
- Winterize garden tools – For lawnmowers and other machinery stored in sheds, it's a good idea to clean parts and remove fuel before the subzero temperatures set in.
Indoor projects
As the temperatures start to drop, homeowners start thinking about making indoor spaces cozy. October can offer the best moderate temperatures for interior paint projects.
Sherwin Williams has over 1,500 interior paint colours for clients to choose from. If the homeowner isn't sure where to begin, try Sherwin Williams Colour Visualizer. Clients can upload a photo of their interior space and have fun trying all sorts of colours and combinations.
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Spiritual leader Rev. Sean Moon presides over World Peace and Unification, a breakaway of his late father Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Unification church. Followers are encouraged to bring assault rifles to church, AR-15s represent "rods of iron" in the book of Revelation. Parishioners pray for "a kingdom of peace police and peace militia where the citizens, through the right given to them by almighty God to keep and bear arms, will be able to protect one another and protect human flourishing." Outside, state police draw a line between protesters and pious rod of iron Unification faithful. Alarmed Wallenpaupack Area School District officials evacuate an elementary school several blocks away. Bewildered devotees can't imagine what the fuss is about. They stand with iron rod indifference toward a nation traumatized by 17 students gunned down by an AR-15 in Parkland, Florida. As far as they're concerned, "an attendant checked each weapon at the door to make sure it was unloaded and secured with a zip tie, and the elaborate commitment ceremony went off without a hitch."
Beyond women in white, men in black, AR-15 assault rifles in the hands of many, ponder bullets fashioned into gold crowns. Witness dozens of followers attending a "commitment ceremony" to exchange and renew wedding vows. The ceremony, Cosmic True Parents of Heaven, Hearth and Humanity Cheon Il Guk Book of Life Registration Blessing, was part of a week long "Festival of Grace" .
Religious "gun-damentalism", equal parts NRA propaganda, calculated manipulation of truth and wack-a-doodle bible study. Followers unable to legally obtain a assault rifle in time for the ceremony were urged to purchase $700 gun store gift certificates as evidence they would secure rods of iron in the near future. The church insists they do not worship or bless guns, rather "God centered families are sovereign and prepared to defend themselves with the rod of iron, which is represented in the AR-15."
World Peace and Unification hold fast to their God given right to protect themselves from "sickos and evil psychopaths." Oblivious to all but rod of iron ceremony. "People have the right to bear arms, and in God's kingdom, you have to protect that"


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SCOTUS Cake Case Could Affect Ore. LGBTQ Community
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today on a case that could affect protections for Oregon's LGBT community. The case will determine whether the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado was justified in his refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex couple because of his faith.
Amy Herzfeld-Copple, co-executive director of Basic Rights Oregon, says a decade ago, Oregon put into law strong protections against discrimination in public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity, but those protections are threatened by this case.
"The Oregon Equality Act could be in peril if there wasn't a favorable ruling in this U.S. Supreme Court case, which could mean that LGBTQ folks and many others could be turned away from a business just because of who they are or who they love," she warns.
The case is similar to the case of Gresham cake-shop owners who also refused to bake a cake for a same-sex couple based on their religious beliefs. The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, which enforces the Oregon Equality Act, found that that was discrimination. The lawyer for the Colorado cake shop claims that the baker is an artist and should not be forced to express what the government dictates.
However, Herzfeld-Copple doesn't believe this case is about religious freedom. She says it's about discriminating under the guise of religious objections.
"If you're going to do business in the public sphere, you have to observe civil-rights laws, laws that have been passed for a good reason - to protect folks that have been historically oppressed," she says.
The owners of the Gresham bakery have appealed the decision ordering them to pay a $135,000 fine. The case currently is in Oregon's Court of Appeals.
In the Colorado Court of Appeals' 2015 ruling on the Masterpiece cakeshop case, justices cited a 1964 challenge to the Civil Rights Act, where a court ruled that a business owner could not refuse to serve black people based on religious beliefs.