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I know I seem to be having theme weeks around here. And yes, I'm going to link to another SFist post. This one is all about making softies. That's Jack, the baddest little kitty in the world, with what was supposed to be the frosting for my first softie, but turned into a cat toy. I'm eager to try my hand at more softie making, but of course I have a two day craft fair coming up next Friday and guess how much stock I have made..zero. Good thing I went out to dinner tonight and now I don't feel like doing anything but reading. I guess part of me likes the torture of having to stay up five nights in a row until three in the morning cranking out duct tape wallets. I become my own little sweat shop with blistered hands, no breaks and no contact with the outside world.
Molly and I went to the new Bi-Rite Creamery (I have such a hard time with that word) tonight and I just loved it. I felt like a little kid, with all these adult flavors to try. We both settled on a single scoop of the salted carmel and Ritual coffee toffe. And yes they use coffee from Ritual, down on Valencia street- what a sweet little marriage of local businesses, I can barely stand it. Go there. Even on a cold (shut up New Yorkers) night like tonight, the fresh ice cream was a total treat. I can only imagine how sweet it will be in the summer on hot (shut up New Yorkers) days, when you can buy a cone and then eat it in Dolores Park.
Posted by Christina at 8:34 PM 1 comment:
softies and sunday.
After a week of being sick, I had a fantastically full weekend. Saturday night was Richard's birthday and I spent most of that day at home, making my first ever softie. Softies are just soft toys, but people often make softies of inanimate objects and give them faces and cute expressions. Jennifer told me she's seen a toilet paper roll softie, which sounds adorable. Flickr has a great gallery of softies if you want to see more than my very amateur one here. Richard loved how homemade my cupcake (yes, that's supposed to be a cupcake) looked, and I guess I can take that as a compliment. Either way, he loved the thing and when he wasn't pretending to eat it, he walked around with it in his pocket all night. He just turned 27, but he said he was going to put it next to his favorite marble on his shelf at home. It was pretty cute.
Yesterday was probably one of the longest Sunday's I've ever had. You know that Rilo Kiley song, I forget the name, but it's all about a great long day, and there's a line in it that goes now some days, they last longer than others, but this day by the lake went to fast that's the sound track that should have been playing all day yesterday. I was with some great friends, we ate brunch at the lovely Greens (where Koda works and we got to sample every fabulous dessert on the menu that she made), spent some time on a beautiful SF roof top, where the photo above was taken, drank at the very snooty (but kind of fun for the same reason) Bourbon & Branch and later ended up at Amnesia, where we saw The Blue Roots play. Roger had a master plan to get us all there at the end of the night, and I'm so glad I went, I haven't seen a band make everyone get up and dance like that in a while.
Posted by Christina at 5:07 PM 2 comments:
my new scarf.
Remember when I lost my scarf? Well I finally got around to making another one. That's it there. It's not as bright and cheery as the first one was and it's a lot thinner than I had intended, but I made it and it sort of reminds me of the scarf I lost and so I like it.
I'm determined to crochet and since I've been sick most of this week I've been spending lots of time not drinking at home, which allows for a lot of crafting. Last night I found this great site called next stitch, which has free videos that walk you through each step. I learn much better watching someone do something than reading about it and it's great because you can play the videos over and over, where as if a real person is teaching you they might get a little frustrated if you kept asking the same question. Cecily Keim tried teaching me how to crochet at TNNA, but I needed a lot of practice just chaining and I kept holding the crochet hook as if I were knitting. She would have been proud to see all the chains I made last night! Her book is one I still want to get though, it teaches you how to crochet with pictures for every step of the way. Maybe one day soon (or years from now) I'll be crocheting like Cecily!
Another exciting thing that happened this week was that our cupcakes made it to one of my very favorite cupcake blogs! It was posted early in the week, so you have to scroll down a bit to see Nekoda's bacon and egg cupcake and the picture of the whole batch we made. It's thrilling to see those babies up there where they belong with all those other beautiful cupcakes.
Posted by Christina at 4:29 PM 1 comment:
What happened to you Top Chef?
I try not to post about TV shows I watch, I'm not really sure that it's all that interesting and really, I like some pretty trashy TV I don't want you to know about. But I can't go to bed tonight without venting about part one of the season finale of Top Chef- if you didn't see the show tonight stop reading, spoiler to come. First off I have to say that I fucking hate Kenmore, I hate the words "Kenmore Kitchen" together and I think I will forever recoil at the site of a fucking Kenmore stove. I mean did they have to bring the goddamn Kenmore Kitchen to Hawaii?? Don't they have enough product shots in the intro of the show and every other commercial? I thought the Kraft thing was bad, but nothing compares to how much they are plugging Kenmore. The Amateur Gourmet posted a great blurb on the shameless ad placement in Top Chef, and even though I noticed the product placement last season, there's something about this seasons plugs that seem so over the top. Enough about that. Really I just wanted to bitch about how I can't believe they kicked Sam off. Besides being a fine, fine, specimen to watch, he was composed in the kitchen, modest, professional and kind. And he cooked some great looking food (OK, except for that watermelon blue cheese shit). Didn't Tom Colicchio go on and on last season about how character was important in the kitchen? Being a leader and all that? I blame Colicchio for Sam's departure tonight- he had to pull out the "he didn't cook any of his dishes, this is a cooking competition." You could see the judge's faces change from 'Sam' to 'No Sam' in a matter of seconds. It was like he pulled some Jedi mind trick on them all, and Padma was ready to fight, I could see it in her, but Colicchio used that gaze of his to shut her up. Damn him. Just for that I'm not stepping foot in his restaurant here (OK, I probably will, I'm just trying to sound extreme). So we're left with two little whiney boys. Honestly I don't care who wins, although it would be really great to see Marcel do another one of his embarrassing raps.
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the cupcake post.
While I'm really happy with my cupcake piece on SFist, there just wasn't enough room to include the whole story. So here's more on my cupcake day, with all the pictures I didn't have room for on SFist. First off there's no way these cupcakes would have come out as perfect as they did if it weren't for Koda and her baking expertise. When I told her I was planning on making cupcakes (but didn't even have muffin tins) she let me borrow everything from her Kitchen-Aid to these amazing icing tips.
I planned on just doing some creative stuff with the icing for decorations, but Koda suggested I buy marzipan and make little sculptures of the things I was thinking of decorating the cupcakes with. Suddenly I got more excited, and so did Koda, it was her day off and she offered to come over and bake with me. Lucky me. Here's Koda playing with some marzipan.
Naked cupcakes just out of the oven, aren't they cute?
The first batch of icing, which was a little too thin, but actually ended up drying nicely.
Koda, showing me how to pipe a rose.
And now for the close up shots. The most fun of all of this was making stuff out of marzipan, once you work the food coloring in it really is just like play-doh. As you can see we went a little crazy with the marzipan, but it was just so much fun. Don't think I didn't take a moment to realize how crazy I was in the morning, when I took some of these close up shots to get the right light, and I was almost late to work because of it. I was just so darn proud of our handy work.
Next up, vegan cupcakes for JJ. Don't worry. I won't post about cupcakes again for a while. Well, maybe just a picture of how the vegan ones turn out...
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day off.
You're not even going to believe the cupcakes Nekoda and I made today. I'll be writing about them over on SFist tomorrow, and I'll be sure to post tons of pictures of them up here. We were so proud of ourselves we just sat and looked at them for twenty minutes straight. And when someone who bakes for a living (Nekoda, not me) is that exicited about a cupcake you know they're good. More for the eyes than the mouth... you'll see what I mean tomorrow.
In the mean time I have yet another article about TNNA up, this time on Handmade Detroit , which is a great crafty website you should check out, no matter where you live.
In the mean time I have yet another article about TNNA up, this time on Handmade Detroit , which is a great crafty website you should check out, no matter where you live.
Posted by Christina at 10:31 PM 1 comment:
cupcake porn.
Since November I've wanted to make cupcakes. This is funny, because I cook maybe once every two months and I bake maybe twice a year. I did get some good cooking genes from my mother's Italian ancestors. I swear, anything my mom makes is amazing, I still remember the days of veal piccata and chicken parmigiana before I become a veggie in high school. I'm eating meat again now, but I'm a little afraid to actually cook it, so on those rare occasions when I do cook I stick with my veggie alternatives, tempeh, tofu, seitan.
I have no shame admitting that I'm influenced by trends (although I stand by the fact that I really did get into birds before they become the hipster icon a few years back) and I won't deny that the current cupcake trend has really gotten to me. They are just so fucking cute. I mean can you really look at a cupcake and not get sort of happy? I can't. When I wanted something light and fluffy on the internets I used to be a frequent visitor of cute overload, there's no way to look at that website and not squeak at the cuteness of it all. But lately I've been more a fan of cupcakes take the cake, which I think I talked about here before. It's pure cupcake porn, and to be honest I get sort of annoyed when they have interviews with cupcake storeowners or when they show uncute cupcake products, like rain boots with cupcakes on them. I want big fluffy frosting, devils food cake, sprinkles and pretty colors. And I want close up shots of them all, at every angle.
Now that I finally have some time (although not for long since I have another craft fair coming up in february) I'm going to buy some muffin tins and actually bake a batch or two of cupcakes. Back in december I had a grand plan to buy this new vegan cupcake book and make Jennifer and my vegan roommate a batch each of vegan cupcakes. Needless to say I never got around to it. And even though I don't doubt that book has some great recipes, I am not vegan, and we are past the season of giving, so I am going to make big fluffy un-vegan cupcakes on my day off on Monday. I can't wait. Those vegan cupcake girls have a blog of their own, which I have just discovered and have already bookmarked and will add to my list of cupcake porn.
Posted by Christina at 11:12 AM 3 comments:
Oh Mary Kay.
As I reported from TNNA, there was a Mary Kay convention going on at the same time as the needle arts trade show. I think I've talked enough about Mary Kay, although I'm really sad I didn't get to be made over by one of them at the show. One girl I met at TNNA was lucky enough to get a surprise make over. As she was putting on makeup for a photo shoot a Mary Kay lady popped out of a bathroom stall, with cosmetic case in tow and gave her a make over right there in the bathroom. Why couldn't that happen to me?
Here's a picture of Mary Kay, it was great fun to see pictures of all of the sales reps from around the country, they all looked so... made up. I don't doubt that Mary Kay was a looker in her day (OK, I'm just saying that because I fear I've made fun of the whole thing too much and all those ladies are going to come after me and hit me with their pink luggage), does anyone else think it's a little disturbing that she doesn't really look alive in this photo? Kind of like they propped her up and did a number on her face? Maybe that's just me.
And here is the great mystery of the event, the Mary Kay First Aid room. It was enormous, had wheel chairs at the ready and curtains blocking of sections. Ummm. What exactly did those ladies have to do for their leadership conference? One can only imagine.
Here's a picture of Mary Kay, it was great fun to see pictures of all of the sales reps from around the country, they all looked so... made up. I don't doubt that Mary Kay was a looker in her day (OK, I'm just saying that because I fear I've made fun of the whole thing too much and all those ladies are going to come after me and hit me with their pink luggage), does anyone else think it's a little disturbing that she doesn't really look alive in this photo? Kind of like they propped her up and did a number on her face? Maybe that's just me.
And here is the great mystery of the event, the Mary Kay First Aid room. It was enormous, had wheel chairs at the ready and curtains blocking of sections. Ummm. What exactly did those ladies have to do for their leadership conference? One can only imagine.
Posted by Christina at 6:30 PM 3 comments:
TNNA on Sfist.
If you want to read some more about TNNA I've got a post up on Sfist about it. I'll be posting some more pictures from the show up here soon.
Pretty stuff.
I'm back in SF and about to meet a friend for a drink, I can't really believe I'm going out either, but after so many hours in a convention center and screaming babies on the plane, nothing sounds better than catching up with a friend over a drink in my cozy local bar.
That painting is from Cathy Ellis, a good friend of mine who just started her own blog, which is really more of a place for her to post her amazing art. Sure she's a great friend, but that's not why I love her work. Everytime I look at her paintings I get inspired. See for yourself and go to her blog.
TNNA pictures to come. I'll also be writing a wrap up of TNNA for Sfist tomorrow, in case you're just dying to get the knitty details.
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live from TNNA....
I'm live blogging at TNNA. I don't think I've ever done this before. It feels a little funny. Or like I'm more important than I am. Like all those bloggers at politcal conventions during elections. OK, cut me some slack, I've been in a convention center for almost 7 hours now without seeing daylight. One more day left. It's been fun, lots of yarn. I'm knitting a scarf. I know, thrilling. But I'm meeting lots of great people and last night we had a really nice time with the ladies from Craft Magazine. And today I finally met Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching fame, who is incredibly sweet and modest. But really, the very best part is that in the same convention center that TNNA is in there's a Mary Kay leadership conference going on. I kid you not. As soon as I get back I'll post lots of pictures. Our first night here we saw about 5 brand new opal colored (with a fine pink sheen) cars, just parked out front- waiting for some lucky Mary Kay ladies to win them. I've been dying to sneak in to their conference, but they know their kind and if we even get too close they shoo us away. Where is my black suit and pink luggage when I need it?
San Diego is lovely, this morning Nancy and I had some time before the convention to walk around a bit and sit in the sun while we drank our coffee. It's cold here though! Sure, no freeze warning like SF right now, but chilly for San Diego. Happy day off tomorrow if you have off, I'll be here, under the flourscent lights. Finishing my scarf.
In case your wondering, that's Mary Kaye herself up there. Stunning isn't she?
Posted by Christina at 5:25 PM 1 comment:
TNNA here I come.
No that's not T&A, dirt ball. Bright and early tomorrow I'm heading off to San Diego for The National Needle Arts trade show. After lots of jokes of moth balls and grannies from my co-workers, I'm actually pretty excited to head down there and be amongst so many crafty things. After all I didn't make it to the two craft-y nights I planned on going to this week. So I'm ready for four days of non-stop needle arts talk and sights. I think. I'll report back with loads of pictures and stories. Yeah, that's how I'm spending my long week-end. I know you're jealous.
I stole that picture from flickr (can you steal from flickr? or is it sort of once it's out there, it's out there?) anyway it's from KnittingLizzie's page. She had tons of photos from TNNA.
Posted by Christina at 5:46 PM 1 comment:
craft post
I've got another post up on Sfist, where I link to some of my favorite craft sites. But really you should check it out for the great picture that I posted. See what I mean about flickr?
Posted by Christina at 12:43 PM No comments:
All is well.
I went to the bar I thought my scarf was at, but alas, no dice. Oh well. I'll stop grieving the loss of the thing one day soon. Or I'll do a post of things I lost and then found or didn't like Molly suggested.
One of my new favorite things to do is go to flickr and just type in a word search and see what images come up. Doesn't sound like fun to you? Try it. After spending some time there I think I may just have to open up an account on flickr too. That's where I got that purty photo up there.
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i just want my scarf.
I know it's not fair to elude to this week-end and not tell you anything about it. I just feel a lot less annonymous now that my blog is the first thing that comes up when you do a google search of my first and last name. How did that happen? No matter, I should stop pretending this was ever really that annonymous anyway. And now that I'm linking to sfist well, I guess I'll just come out. I just fucking pray that the scary guy I went on those dates with doesn't stumble across this blog. After a week-end of complicated guys, I'm really excited to be getting crafty with some girls this week. Molly is picking me up for a craft night soon, the theme is cozy crafts and I'm bringing along my crocheting that I started in Jersey in the hopes of completing and learning how to start and finish something tonight. Then on wednesday I get to meet Susan Beal of West Coast Crafty! She invited me to have cake for her birthday with her and some other great crafters in the area, including Marie Kare of the Sampler. So it's all girls and all good crafty things for me the rest of this week.
Really, the only thing I'm truly sorry for that happened this week-end (sorry to bring it up again, but trust me, there are some things not worth sharing in such a public space) was that I lost my scarf. My very favorite scarf that my sister-in-law gave me for Christmas. I know it was just a scarf, but it was long and soft and the colors in it matched everything I wore and it completed me for a week. I read somewhere once that you should really mourn the things you lose, so instead of beating myself up over other things, I'm focusing on how sad I am that that great scarf has gone missing. Once I pick my head up I'll knit myself a new one.
That great image I found on flickr and it was posted by norththreads , a blog with a ton of adorable and cozy crafts.
Posted by Christina at 6:54 PM 3 comments:
someone elses words....
because my words got me in too much trouble this week-end. here's one of my very favorite poems from Sandra Cisneros. sadly it sort of fits the events of my week-end, which i will not re-tell here. so enjoy the poem.
Night Madness Poem
There's a poem in my head
like too many cups of coffee.
A pea under twenty eiderdowns.
A sadness in my heart like stone.
A telephone. And always my
night madness that outs like bats
across the Texas sky.
I'm the crazy lady they warned you about.
The she of rumor talked about –
and worse, who talks.
It's no secret.
I'm here. Under a circle of light.
The light always on, resisting a glass,
an easy cigar. The kind
who reels the twilight sky.
Swoop circling.
I'm witch woman high
on tobacco and holy water.
I'm a woman delighted with her disasters.
They give me something to do.
A profession of sorts.
Keeps me industrious
and of some serviceable use.
In dreams the origami of the brain
opens like a fist, a pomegranate,
an expensive geometry.
Not true.
I haven't a clue
why I'm rumpled tonight.
Choose your weapon.
Mine – the telephone, my tongue.
Both black as a gun.
I have the magic of words,
The power to charm and kill at will.
To kill myself or to aim haphazardly
And kill you.
Night Madness Poem
There's a poem in my head
like too many cups of coffee.
A pea under twenty eiderdowns.
A sadness in my heart like stone.
A telephone. And always my
night madness that outs like bats
across the Texas sky.
I'm the crazy lady they warned you about.
The she of rumor talked about –
and worse, who talks.
It's no secret.
I'm here. Under a circle of light.
The light always on, resisting a glass,
an easy cigar. The kind
who reels the twilight sky.
Swoop circling.
I'm witch woman high
on tobacco and holy water.
I'm a woman delighted with her disasters.
They give me something to do.
A profession of sorts.
Keeps me industrious
and of some serviceable use.
In dreams the origami of the brain
opens like a fist, a pomegranate,
an expensive geometry.
Not true.
I haven't a clue
why I'm rumpled tonight.
Choose your weapon.
Mine – the telephone, my tongue.
Both black as a gun.
I have the magic of words,
The power to charm and kill at will.
To kill myself or to aim haphazardly
And kill you.
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Keeping with the Jersey theme.
This small metal (?) object fell from the sky and was embedded in the wall of someones home in New Jersey. I've always wondered why more stuff doesn't fall from the sky. I love how they mention the family would like to remain annonymous and stay out of the spot light, but then casually name the street they live on.
Posted by Christina at 8:55 AM 1 comment:
Jersey again.
For the record, I am no longer a Bon Jovi fan. Back in the day, when I was growing up in Jersey I was in love with the Jovi. These days I just sort of appreciate what the man represents, there's just something so New Jersey about him. I'm glad I didn't follow Chips advice and buy this shirt. But I'm happy I had my camera phone on me. Enjoy.
Posted by Christina at 9:14 AM No comments:
Pictures from back east.
I was in Jersey over the holiday and even though I didn't get to hang out with (or even see) Bon Jovi or Bruce Springsteen (both of whom live pretty close to my Mom), I did have an amazing trip. I spent two blurry days in NYC, stayed with my good friend Derek in Brooklyn, got to meet Julie's new nephew and met up with some friends from highschool I hadn't seen for 12 years. It was pretty great, and even got me thinking of moving back some time in the far off future. Here's a picture of Derek which sort of sums up my time there. People complain about bars closing too early in SF, but I think I wouldn't have a liver anymore if I lived in NY. Really the very best thing (or one of them) is that you can leave a bar at 4am and get a deli sandwich on the way home. Derek did it both nights.
And of course better than anything else during my trip was getting to hang out with my amazing little nephew. I can't express enough how much I love this kid. He's smart and cute and if you ask me his master of language is pretty impressive for a two and a half year old. Seriously, the kid can hold up his own in a conversation better than some adults I know. He's way too cute not to post some pictures of.
That's us at Chuckee Cheese, a scary scary place that he loved.
And here's him on Christmas day. A friend of mine said he looks like Peter Frampton, with all that pretty hair. My little 70's nephew.
Of course it was fantastic seeing all of my family and friends that I never get to see, being so far and all. Makes me wish we could do something about the middle of the country and bring the coasts together. Except of course for Indiana and Chicago.
Posted by Christina at 5:17 PM No comments:
I'm back!
Just barely. My head still feels foggy and I'm not sure I'm ready to hit the work grind again. I know it's not right giving you a link my first post back after the long break. But I promise I'll give you some good stuff soon.
Here's a link to a piece I wrote for Sfist on the Kim Family Auction that Lisa Congdon is organizing. Ignore the typos please.
Oh and Happy New Year!!
Here's a link to a piece I wrote for Sfist on the Kim Family Auction that Lisa Congdon is organizing. Ignore the typos please.
Oh and Happy New Year!!
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Nordic RSC services
The Nordic RSC will work on a 24/7 basis to provide common Nordic grid models and calculation systems and upgrades data from the entire Nordic power system to valuable information for daily operation across the region. The services are listed below.
- Coordinated capacity calculation (CCC)
- Coordinated security analysis (CSA)
- Outage Planning Coordination (OPC)
- Short Term Adequacy forecasts (STA)
- Improved Individual Grid Models (IGM) and Common Grid Model (CGM)
- Emergency and Restoration Planning (ER)
- Critical Grid SItuation (CGS)

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HyperX Brand Ambassador De'Aaron Fox added to NBA All-Star Roster
HyperX Brand Ambassador De'Aaron Fox added to NBA All-Star Roster
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Feb. 15, 2018 – HyperX rookie sensation and brand ambassador De'Aaron Fox, will now be competing in the Rising Stars Challenge as part of the NBA's All-Star Weekend. Replacing injured Lonzo Ball, Fox joins another HyperX ambassador, All-Star starter Joel Embiid, at the NBA's biggest mid-season event. Both Fox and Embiid use HyperX headsets exclusively for all gaming and streaming activities. Whether you're playing at home, on your commute, or on the biggest stage the NBA has to offer, "We're All Gamers."
Earlier this week, HyperX announced the sponsorship of NBA All-Star Joel Embiid as a brand ambassador for their gaming headsets. Embiid will be starting for the Eastern Conference All-Star game this weekend. The Sixer big man is also well-known for his social channels with millions of Twitter and Instagram followers.
HyperX has expanded its reach into the NBA world with a range of ambassadors, including individual players, esports teams
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HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world's largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, and power users with high-performance components. For 15 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, USB flash drives, and mouse pads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand has carved its name atop the leaderboard by consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 4 million headsets worldwide.
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Rabbi Zidnee Ilman
"My Lord! Increase me in knowledge."
51. Those who were previously disbelievers, and embrace Islam, Allah will forgive all their previous sins and turn them into good deeds. Allah says, "Except those who repent and believe (in Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds, for those, Allah will change their sins into good deeds, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" {Surah Al-Furqaan 25: Verse 70}.
52. Allah says, "And turn away from the foolish (i.e. don't punish them)" {Surah Al-'A'raaf 7: Verse 199}. This verse contains an excellent strategy for dealing with foolish and ignorant people. These people should be ignored.
53. "And establish prayer" {Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Verse 43}. This verse is a commandment to the believers to perform prayer, perfect its internal and external pillars and conditions, and make it a visible rite of Islam.
54. Allah says, "Safeguard prayers and the middle prayer" {Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Verse 239}. The middle prayer is 'Asr, and there is special emphasis for its safeguarding it because of its virtue and honor, and the fact that it is witnessed by the angels of the day and night, and it is the last prayer of the day. (The remaining prayers are performed in the evening and at night).
55. Zakaah which we are ordained to pay in the Qur'aan is a sign of faith, and involves doing good to others.
56. One of the worst characteristics is stinginess. This is cured by giving Zakaah to other people.
57. Surah Al-Jumu'ah states that when the call to prayer for the Friday prayer is made, trade becomes unlawful. This applies to all other situations in which a person may have to miss Jumu'ah like studying, and so on.
58. The verse "Indeed, the best one you can hire is the strong and the trustworthy" {Surah Al-Qasas 28: Verse 26}, indicates that a capable, qualified and honest person is the one who should be employed to do any type of work, whether it is great or small.
59. The stories of the prophets in the Qur'an show us their sincerity in da'wah because they did not seek monetary reward for it. Moreover, they were patient despite facing many obstacles, and they were truthful to Allah. That is a good example for us to follow.
60. The first sin which occurred was jealousy. Shaytaan was jealous of Adam, and refused to bow down and greet him. Similarly, the son of Adam killed his brother when the sacrifice of the latter was accepted by Allah. This shows the evil effects of jealousy.
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Envy consumes good deeds just as fire burns wood. Charity extinguishes sinful deeds just as water extinguishes fire. Prayer is the light of the believer and fasting is his shield from the Hellfire."
[Sunan Ibn Majah 4208 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to As-Suyuti]
61. The destruction of the people of Nuh as stated in the Qur'an is an indication that the people of Eemaan are rewarded by salvation and honor in this world and the Hereafter, while the disbelievers are destroyed.
62. The story of Nuh teaches us the etiquettes of da'wah. He called his people to Allah day and night, in public and privately. He was patient and spent many years in da'wah.
63. Allah's help should be sought, and His name should be mentioned when boarding and disembarking from means of conveyance. Moreover, Allah's name should be mentioned when a person is saved from calamities and difficulties. The evidence for this is Allah's statement: "And [Noah] said, "Embark therein; in the name of Allah is its course and its anchorage. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful" {Surah Hud 11 : Verse 41}, and Allah's statement, "And when you have boarded the ship, you and those with you, then say, 'Praise to Allah who has saved us form the wrongdoing people." {Surah Al-Mu'minoon 23: Verse 28}.
64. The da'wah of all the prophets is one. Whoever rejects one Prophet has rejected them all. Allah said, "The people of Nuh rejected the Prophets," "The people of 'Aad rejected the prophets," and "The people of Thamood rejected the prophets," despite the fact that these people only rejected their prophet.
65. The deep-rooted beliefs that are inherited from peoples' forefathers are one of the greatest impediments to acceptance of the truth. Such people reject the truth and say, "Indeed, we found our fathers upon a religion, and we are, in their footsteps, following" {Surah Az-Zukhruf 43: Verse 23}.
66. We should study the life history of prophet Ibraheem (peace be upon him) and take lessons from it because Allah said, "Indeed there has been an excellent example for you in Ibraheem (Abraham) and those with him" {Surah Al-Mumtahanah 60: Verse 4}.
67. Ibraaheem was the khaleel of Allah as stated by the Qur'aan. This is the status of the highest form of love from Allah, and no human being except Muhammad ﷺ and Ibraaheem (peace be upon him) reached this stage.
68. Whoever resolves to do a good deed, and prepares to do it, but is prevented from doing so by some reason will get the reward for that deed. When Ibraheem and Ismaa'eel submitted to Allah's command for Ismaa'eel to be slaughtered, Allah rewarded them, and spared Ismaa'eel's life by providing a sheep which was slaughtered instead of Ismaa'eel.
69. One of the greatest sins is underweighting when measuring for people. This is one of the reasons that led to the destruction of the people of Shu'ayb.
70. When a person orders people to do good, or prevents them from evil, he should be the person who adheres most to what he is calling to. The Qur'an states that prophet Shu'ayb (peace be upon him) said, "I desire not to do behind your backs that which I ask you not to do" {Surah Hood 11: Verse 88}.
71. A person should be content with the sustenance that Allah provides him with. He should not seek to have additional sustenance through unlawful means. Prophet Shu'ayb (peace be upon him) said, "That which is left by Allah for you (after giving the rights of the people) is better for you" {Surah Hood 11: Verse 85}.
72. Prayer is a cause of good deeds and avoidance of evil. The disbelievers knew this and that is why they asked prophet Shu'ayb, "They said: "O Shu'ayb! Does your Salat (prayer) command that we leave off what our fathers used to worship, or that we leave off doing what we like with our property? Verily, you are the forbearer, right-minded!" (They said this sarcastically). {Surah Hood 11: Verse 87}.
73. Allah, based on His wisdom and mercy commanded us to pray repeatedly during the day and night. This is because prayer has a high status, numerous benefits and effects. One of the major benefits of prayer is that it "prohibits immorality and wrongdoing" {Surah Al-'Anqaboot 29: Verse 45}.
74. Allah says, "And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know" {Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Verse 216}. This is an important rule which we must apply in our daily lives.
75. If a person fears that he may be killed unjustly if he keeps on staying in a certain place, then he should not expose himself to destruction by remaining there. Rather, he should flee if he is able to do as, as was done by prophet Moosa (peace be upon him) when he was informed that certain people wanted to kill him.
76. A caller to Allah should seek Allah's help by mentioning his weakness and inability, as was done by prophet Moosa (peace be upon him) when he said, "My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me!" {Surah Al-Qasas 28: Verse 24}.
77. One of the worst punishments that a person can be given is when he is made a leader in evil. This was the fate of Fir'aun and his acolytes. Allah said, "And We made them leaders inviting to the Fire, and on the Day of Resurrection they will not be helped" {Surah Al-Qasas 28: Verse 41}.
78. Prophet Moosa did great good to his brother when he asked Allah to make him a prophet, and Allah accepted his supplication.
79. Whoever is worshipping Allah, seeking His help, hoping for reward from Him, will be protected by Allah. This is based on Allah's statement: " [Allah] said, "Fear not. Indeed, I am with you both; I hear and I see" {Surah Taa Haa 20: Verse 46}.
80. A person with no patience of being in the teacher's company and learning will not learn as evidenced by the story of prophet Moosa and al-Khidr.
81. The property and children of a righteous person are preserved by Allah. Al-Khidr was ordered by Allah to fix a wall under which the treasure of a pious person's children was hidden.
82. Interpretation of dreams should be based on knowledge. A person who is not well-versed in interpreting dreams should not be involved in that because he will give people false information. Prophet Yoosuf interpreted dreams because Allah had blessed him with the relevant knowledge.
83. A person should hide information whose release will cause people to envy him and be jealous of him. This is why Ya'qoob told Yoosuf, " He said, "O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed Satan, to man, is a manifest enemy" {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 5}.
84. Sins leads to other sins. When the brothers of Yoosuf wanted to separate him from his father, they contrived numerous plots, lied many times, and put blood on a shirt and pretended that Yoosuf had been killed by a wolf. People should avoid sins.
85. What is considered is the condition in which a person ends up in. Despite the fact that prophet Yoosuf had been imprisoned earlier on, he attained great status and occupied a powerful position in the king's country, in addition to his prophethood.
86. Seclusion of people of the opposite sex should be avoided because it leads to undesirable consequences. The woman who tried to entice prophet Yoosuf got to that state because she found herself alone with prophet Yoosuf (peace be upon him).
87. Whoever has faith, knowledge and is sincere at all times to Allah will be protected from evil. This is why prophet Yoosuf (peace be upon him) was able repel the advances of the woman who wanted to commit a shameful deed with him.
88. When a person is tempted by being in a place where there is fitnah, he should flee from that place. This is why Yoosuf fled from the woman and went towards the door.
89. It is important for a person to have internal and external beauty. Prophet Yoosuf was externally handsome and he was internally beautiful because he had a pure, chaste heart which enabled him to stay away from illegal sexual intercourse.
90. A person should seek Allah's protection when he is tempted by evil. This is why prophet Yoosuf said, "And if You do not avert from me their plan, I might incline toward them and [thus] be of the ignorant" {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 33}.
91. A person should worship Allah in times of goodness and hardship. When Yoosuf was imprisoned, he continued worshipping Allah, and he called his fellow prisoners to the oneness of Allah, and he showed them that polytheism was evil.
92. It is praiseworthy for person to clear his name from allegations. This is why Yoosuf refused to come out prison until his innocence was proved.
93. It is not part of show off if a person mentions his skills and good qualities for a beneficial reason. This is why prophet Yoosuf said, "Appoint me over the storehouses of the land. Indeed, I will be a knowing guardian" {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 55}.
94. Knowledge is very important. Yoosuf attained a great status in the world and the Hereafter because of his different forms of knowledge: knowledge of Allah's laws and rulings, knowledge of the interpretation of dreams, knowledge of planning and organization.
95. Thinking ill of someone when evidence for their bad nature is there is not prohibited. This is why Ya'qoob told his sons, "Should I entrust you with him except [under coercion] as I entrusted you with his brother before?" {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 64}.
96. All the good in that a servants attains in this world and the Hereafter is from the effects of piety and patience. In this regard Yoosuf said, "Allah has certainly favored us. Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good" {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 100}.
97. Youth should take a stance against evil in their societies. This is why the youth mentioned in Surah al-Kahf rejected the worship of idols and went to hide in a cave. Allah said, "Indeed, they were youths who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance" {Surah Al-Kahf 18: Verse 13}.
98. "Is not Allah sufficient for His Servant" {Surah Az-Zumar 39: Verse 26}, Allah suffices for His servant according to his level of worship.
99. It is part of wisdom to be gentle in relating to the Muslims and when calling the non-believers to Islam. Allah said, "So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you" {Surah Al-'Imraan 3: Verse 159}.
100. Supporting the religion of Allah through any means guarantees a person's success in the world and the Hereafter. Allah said, "O you who believe! If you help (in the cause of) Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firm" {Surah Muhammad 47: Verse 7}.
Authored By Shaykh Shaibu Asali
Edited By Sana Abdul Samad


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|Moammar Al Gaddafi
Who is this mysterious killer that nobody wants to denounce by name?
What is certain,it is a well-known and recognized person.
No, not the little rascal or friends who wriggled like crazy after staging a tasteless barbarism, much less that you suspect as lamplighters. This is not the awful Canadian General Bouchard, a pathological liar, before the Lord and men. No more so than ...
Look, I know, nothing can be hidden. Yes, I know that for a long time.
We French have the art to believe that we are invincible. Moreover, a great journalist from left ran a headline in one of his papers: "Nicolas Sarkozy took the scalp of Gaddafi."
Sure, he believes it even to this day. In that article, he spoke of the success of the operation of a great man. I read the article with interest, nay, with delight. It was a tasteless panegyric.
|David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy
Am I bothering you?
You still do not get it?
Do you really believe that, from a height of wedges heels or his elevated heel parts, the little man could single-handedly carry out this demonic operation?
Just know this: he worked as a lamplighter, for a third country.
Dig. Imagine that, Total, in the race for the redistribution of Libyan oil won only the bare minimum. Who would have thought? Who took it all, are those the Yanks or the Italians, with ENI and ExxonMobil. The latter had been bought by the Libyan Oil company before.
As a result, the typical person will not be ale to speak about this "exploit" during the election campaign, otherwise the ICC awaits. Damn.
But who is this mysterious killer? David Cameron? Not at all.
And if one remakes the game of the assassination?
Well, Gaddafi was assassinated on 20th, after calling for murder of the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on 19th of Oct. You follow?
|Hilary Clinton
Yes? You are making progress. This evil green light led to the murder..
Vladimir Putin has lashed out at John McCain over his threats that the PM may face same fate as the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The Russian premier speculated that the US senator has been traumatized by his POW experience.
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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that a policy committee meeting will be held on August 21 and 22 to determine cut off points for admission into various courses in Nigerian tertiary institutions for 2017.
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made this known in a press statement issued to newsmen today, August 6, 2017.
In the statement, Adamu was quoted to have given the Board the approval to hold the policy committee meeting on 2017 admission, adding that the meeting is expected to kick-start the 2017 admission exercise.
"All stakeholders including vice-chancellors of universities, rectors of polytechnics and mono-technics and provosts of colleges of education would be in attendance," he said in the statement.
JAMB disclosed that it has sent to all institutions a soft copy of printout of candidates who chose them.
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Project Verse Begins ~ 6/8/09
Twelve semifinalists were announced on The Joe Milford Poetry Show on April 24.
The ten inaugural competitors will be announced before midnight tonight in I Was Born Doing Reference Work in Sin.
Project Verse Begins ~ 6/8/09
Twelve semifinalists were announced on The Joe Milford Poetry Show on April 24.
The ten inaugural competitors will be announced before midnight tonight in I Was Born Doing Reference Work in Sin.
Peru has announced that it will ban homosexuals from the police force for damaging the image of the institution.
A May 28 press release from Housing Works alerted the media that as many as 60 Canadians had been turned away from the U.S. border in spite of "stated U.S. policy that foreigners living with HIV would no longer be barred from entering the country."
A survey of dozens of women who fled violence in Darfur found that a third of them reported or showed signs of rape, and revealed a widespread fear of sexual violence in their refugee camp in Chad, a human rights group reported Sunday.
Taking a semester off to travel and focus on writing isn't that unusual for a student at Brown University. But instead of studying comparative literature in Europe, Kevin Roose decided to go to Lynchburg, Va., and enroll at Jerry Falwell's Liberty University.
General Motors' bondholders finished voting Saturday on the company's plan to exchange their debt for an ownership stake as high as 25 percent in G.M., the final obstacle to an orderly bankruptcy for the ailing carmaker.
Tony Awards: Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. My Dolly is nominated!
Denise Duhamel at Books and Books from Andrew Hevia on Vimeo.
Over at Fans of Denise Duhamel OR A Group of Duhamalites, Denise answers a question a month from a member of the FB Group. I'm sharing the May question and answer.
Question from Dustin Brookshire:
Recently, Steve Fellner (poet and critic) wrote an entry in his blog, Pansy Poetics, analyzing some of your poetry. His blog entry led to a series of great comments from his readers and a discussion on Light Verse in your work. The comments have led me to ask this: What role do you think Light Verse plays in contemporary poetry? (Click here for Steve's post on Denise's work.)
Denise Duhamel's Answer:
I saw that. At first, I must admit that I was horrified that Steve Fellner—whose work I love! I chose is first book for the Marsh Hawk prize—thought some of my poems were "light verse." In my mind, light verse was synonymous with silliness. I guest-edited an issue of a literary magazine Ocho called "Florida Funnies" and I am now co-editing an issue of essays about humor in contemporary poetry for a linguistics magazine Humor. I hadn't really even brought up the term light verse. I think, as Sean points out in one of the blog comments, "because of consumer culture, light=less than? Less calories, less fat, less flavor?" I thought that too. I even thought "Lite Poetry." But researching light verse, and seeing its long and proud tradition, I am happy to be included. (Puns? Guilty as charged. Alliteration? Guilty as charged. Wordplay? Guilty as charge.) A lot of poets feel similarly afraid of the term "confessional," which has recently gotten a bad rap. So poets with confessional leanings might deny they are writing confessional poetry or try to call it something else. In any case, in the end, I am happy that Steve associated my work with light verse—or even camp. While Steve is perfectly correct in quoting Sontag, she also says that camp is a way of consuming or performing culture "in quotation marks." And I really do feel I try to do that, so I'm no longer leery of the labels light verse or camp. I like Steve's blog for the questions it raises about contemporary poetry and trying to categorize it. Do you remember that clapping song? Categories, names of…Colors…Then each child would clap and say a color until they couldn't think of any more. We could do the same for Poetry.
Child one: Categories.
Child two: Names of.
Child one: Poetry
Child two: Light verse.
Child one: Confessional.
Child two: L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E.
Child one: Formal.
Child two: Post-confessional.
Child one: Transgressive.
Child two: Of Witness.
Child one: Neo-formal.
Child two: Feminist.
Child one: New York School.
Child two: New York School—second generation.
Child one: New York School—third generation.
Child two: Oulipo.
Child two: Harlem Renaissance.
Child one: Nature.
Child one: Surreal.
Child two: Beat.
Child one: Romantic.
Child two: Modern.
Child one: Post-modern.
Child two: Dada.
Child two: Prose poems.
Child one: Haiku.
Child one: Pansy Poetics…
Having said that, I think Light Verse may play a part in contemporary American poetry in that it's a way to fight back against the jingle, the slogan, our consumer culture. Maybe we need tee shirts? Heavyweights of Light Verse.
Here is the letter written by self-proclaimed Catholic Priestess Brenda Lee:
Dear President Obama,
I am praying for you. You are the most powerful man in the world and GOD placed you there to do HIS WILL. On March 18th, you mentioned that you would rather have one good term than eight mediocre years as president. You will always be the first African American President; the challenge is for you to be A Great African American President, but to become a great president you must keep your hands in GOD'S HANDS.
I am begging you, as a father of two daughters, to establish America as a GOD fearing country and to stand against the gay life that threatens to tear America apart.
Same sex marriage is a GOD ISSUE not a Civil Right Issue. The pursuit of happiness and safety in the context of the law protects the human race not only individuals. GOD'S WRATHS, Aids and VD threatens the population at large. There has never been and never will be total happiness.
No one has addressed the abused children who were given to gay couples in the State of California or the breaking of the law by California Attorney General Jerry Brown and the five justices when they lifted the ban on gay marriage without due process of the law, which they swore to uphold. To the American people, it appears that they are above the law.
No one has spoken of the ramification of the gay life style. How will children be conceived, how much will it cost, who will be able to afford it and who will over see the doctors? Which races will disappear? These are only a few of the complex questions that must be answered.
Who is qualified to take GOD'S PLACE and who will rule in Truth and Fairness? Once people can decided which sex they would like to be listed as, chaos will follow.
Your daughters and my grandchildren may not have the legal right to know the true sex of their potential spouses. You cannot image the opening of Pandora's box. I pray that moralists will come to your aid in the coming months and let you know how they feel about these issues
I will continue to pray for your family, America and the world.
GOD BLESS You,
Rev. Brenda Lee
I'm going to write more on this topic, and I plan to share Brenda Lee's response on what happened!
WHY I WRITE ~ Randall Mann
I write because I am an addict, addicted to (say it) negative capability; to the strange engagement of the mind and simultaneous self-forgetting. To that fuzzy coming to after hours of wordplay.
I'm no theorist, but I suppose I write to hold fast to yet hold at bay the minutiae of world, to make some sense of the nonsense.
(I live in San Francisco, which provides endless bewitching non-sequiturs. "Look out," a young woman warned me in front of Dolores Park a couple weeks ago, "there's killer tofu about.")
(I am drawn to words like oral sex or good shoes, like a Prather Ranch burger at Slow Club or a dawn walk on Ocean Beach.)
I write for much the same reason I sleep on one side of the bed only: I am pitilessly shaped by my past; I love constraint; I am, god help me, hopeful.
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The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has implore workers to improve on service delivery to the citizens.
Speaking on the Importance of Strategic Management for the Actualisation of the Mission and Vision of the State at a workshop organised for the State Public Sevice, Ambode lauded the workers for their performance so far.
Represented by Dr. Akintola, Benson Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Establishments, Training, and Pensions urge the workers not to rest on their oars.
He stated that improvements are not only important, they are also critical and fundamental and always ensure that they are on the path to actualising their vision and fulfilling mission.
He disclosed that enormous value and investment have been given to the impartation of knowledge and skills of the workers.
He charged the workers to make better contributions to the productivity and effectiveness of the Public Service.
He noted that they must learn the importance of team work in the execution of strategies, ensure open communication, good management and effective leadership.
"He said: "Without these hallmarks of corporate governance, it is difficult to manage strategically because the basic framework of goal-setting and decision-making are missing. Setting up a control and reporting mechanism is also important to strategic management as part of a wider corporate governance push.
"This allows the organization to make changes when they are needed to constantly monitor its own progress."
He stressed that each department and unit of the Public Service needs to identify and capitalise on its core competencies.
He said: "These competencies then have to be developed and enhanced. After this, the Public Service must ensure that the competencies are not unnecessarily duplicated unless when compelled by exigencies.
"If you know, for instance, that your department business is lagging behind in utilizing the power of the Internet to serve our esteemed citizens, one of your goals can be to revitalise or introduce an online platform to connect or communicate with the segment of the population that your department serves. Importantly, the goals set should be measurable, specific and have a time frame attached to them. Setting goals in this way helps to strategically position the organisation for continuing and future successes.
"I will like to emphasise that no framework for strategic management can be effective in the absence of team work and synergy. This is another aspect of growth and productivity that the Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions has been emphasising in the different trainings and workshops organised", he added.


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The weather service also issued a wind advisory for the same areas from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday, with peak winds expected from 3 to 9 a.m. Saturday.
Saturday morning, the highest areas of the hills will see sustained winds of 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph, the advisory said. In lower elevations, the winds will be 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
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This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Soccer series.
Matches (EDT)
- 10:00 am: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Southampton
- 10:00 am: Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace
- 10:00 am: Sheffield United vs. Leicester City
- 10:00 am: Watford vs. West Ham United
- 12:30 pm: Liverpool vs. Arsenal
Sadio Mane, LIV v. ARS (£27): Both Mane and Mohamed Salah are the most-expensive players on the slate and have the highest anytime goal-scorer odds, with Salah slightly ahead of Mane. Southampton kept Salah buttoned up last weekend (4.4 points), while Mane put in a man-of-the-match performance with a goal and assist as Liverpool made it six points out of six. Mane was also the hero in the Super Cup win over Chelsea and is in top form despite missing much of the preseason. Roberto Firmino (£23) is the cheapest of Liverpool's attacking triumvirate but doesn't have as high of a floor as Mane and Salah. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£21) has scored both match-winners for Arsenal to start the season (14+ points in both outings) and could take advantage of a Liverpool backline that has looked shaky to start the season, especially with Adrian still in net for the injured Alisson Becker. Alexandre Lacazette (£20) scored the opener for Arsenal against Burnley last week, but he could be left out of the starting XI potentially, especially if manager Unai Emery opts to give Nicolas Pepe (£10!) his first start in an Arsenal shirt. Pepe produced 4.05 points in 45 minutes against Burnley and would be a viable play if he makes the starting XI. The biggest problem with going with Pepe is that Liverpool - Arsenal is the late game and doesn't give you a ton of flexibility considering how expensive the other forward options will be, though putting him in the utility spot is your best bet anyway.
Marcus Rashford, MUN v. CRY (£24): At first glance, Rashford and James Maddison (£19 - M) are the two players I put in my team right away. Both have a share of set-pieces (Maddison has a monopoly), are playing for favorites (United are the biggest favorite on the slate), and their prices coincide with their quality and early season production. Rashford is off to an impressive start, scoring two goals in the opener and providing an assist in Monday's draw with Wolverhampton, good for 23.15 and 8.6 fantasy points, respectively. His partner-in-crime, Anthony Martial (£21), has goals in consecutive matches and provides a slight price break to Rashford but without the share of set-piece duty. On the other hand, Wilfried Zaha (£19) is off to a slow start (1.50 and 4.45 fantasy points) to the season, but keep in mind the revenge-game narrative as he visits his former club. Christian Benteke (£14) showed more life against Sheffield United (5.65 points), but Palace have yet to score a goal and are the biggest underdogs on the slate.
Andre Gray, WAT v. WHU (£13): Troy Deeney underwent a minor knee operation this week that could keep him out until after the international break, which should bring Gray into the starting XI for a side that are the third-biggest favorite on the slate and playing at home. Danny Welbeck (£15) and Ismaila Sarr (£16) are also options to replace Deeney, while Gerard Deulofeu (£16) should be the main man up front. Che Adams (£10) has yet to produce anything of note from a fantasy perspective, but he has looked formidable in his first two starts for Southampton.
James Maddison, LEI at SHU (£19): Set-piece monopoly; most accurate crosses through two weeks (fourth-most last season)l; averaging three shots per 90; Maddison should be the first name on your team sheet. Youri Tielemans (£19) is the same price but doesn't have the same floor as Maddison. Wilfred Ndidi (£13) has a much different fantasy profile than Maddison and Tielemans, but he's scored 6.90 and 15.55 (including a goal) points in his first two appearances. Sheffield have been strong at the back to start their campaign, which is why I opt for Maddison because of his floor.
James Ward-Prowse, SOU at BHA (£14): Ward-Prowse is similar to Maddison in the sense that he takes a large portion of set pieces. He's more limited in the attacking side and Southampton aren't quite as good going forward as Leicester; those differences are what make him £5 cheaper. Southampton's trip to Brighton is the most-even matchup on the slate (at least according to the oddsmakers) and is a good place for Ward-Prowse to improve on his past two outings of 3.20 against Liverpool and 7.50 against Burnley, respectively. Pascal Gross (£16) is slightly more expensive but does many of the same things for Brighton.
Oliver Norwood, SHU v. LEI (£13): Norwood has taken over half of Sheffield's free kicks through two matches, which was boosted when John Fleck went off injured last week. If Fleck is unable to return, Norwood should see most, if not all, of Sheffield's set-piece opportunities. He's failed to take a shot or provide an assist in either of his first two performances, but still managed to put together 6.25 and 5.55 points against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, respectively. Leicester is Sheffield's toughest matchup yet, but they'll benefit from playing in front of the home support at Bramall Lane.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, MUN v. CRY (£14): United have the highest clean sheet odds by a sizable margin, and Palace have yet to hit the back of the net this season against Everton and Sheffield United. Wan-Bissaka leads all Premier League players in tackles won (11) and scored 6.80 points in both of his starts. A stack with Harry Maguire (£15) is absolutely in play since he is criminally underpriced in my opinion.
Kiko Femenia, WAT v. WHU (£12): An alternative option to Jose Holebas (£15) is Kiko. I'm fed up with playing Holebas, thinking his free-kick will magically take me to the promised land when he's been utterly disappointing in matchups against Brighton and Everton. Kiko is cheaper and has been outproducing Holebas with 5.35 and 4.00 points. The sample size is very small, but of the teams on this slate, West Ham are allowing the most shots, shots on goal, accurate crosses and passes. Watford have had a disappointing start but could bounce back with a win at home.
Caglar Soyuncu, LEI at SHU (£10): Soyuncu has been Harry Maguire's direct replacement since the latter moved to Manchester United, which has worked out well from a fantasy perspective. He continues to be minimum priced despite producing a serviceable 7.55 and 4.80 points in the first two games, respectively. At £10, you won't need a ton of production to justify the budget savings he provides. Ricardo Pereira (£14) is more expensive than Soyuncu and has won seven tackles (third most in the league) and six fouls in the opening matches.
David de Gea, MUN v. CRY (£14): A quick note: Vicente Guaita (£17) is the most expensive goalkeeper (Alisson Becker is £19 but ruled out) despite playing on the biggest underdog. He'll be facing David de Gea, who is playing at home and has the best clean sheet odds. His price seems like a misprint and something that should be taken advantage of. As mentioned, Alisson is ruled out, which will keep Adrian (£10) in net for Liverpool. He should see a few save opportunities against Arsenal, but keeping a clean sheet will be a challenge.


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Thandai Masala is an Indian blend of nuts and spices. This version of a creamy popsicle is loaded with the blend and plenty of pistachios to top things off.
A creamy, tasty and chilled thickened milk kulfi made with exotic flavors of Thandai. What can be better to enjoy both Indian sweet and frozen dessert together?
I made this Thandai Kulfi last month when I made a few batches of the Thandai masala and used it up in few of Indian and fusion desserts. My family, especially the girls loved the chilled, flavorful and delicious kulfis and licked every last bite of it.
My little one does not know what a kulfi is so the elder sister told her it was Indian ice cream and a few days later little miss again asked me that if she can have Indian ice cream? It took me a while to understand what she was asking for in her child language.
The kulfi taste just amazing with all the rich texture and flavors goes in there. It does take a little bit time to work with the milk, the stirring and all but frankly, it's all worth it. Once you start making your own kulfi or ice creams at home I bet you won't like the store bought ones as much.
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- 1 liter whole milk
- ½ cup milk cream
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This tool is marked with both imperial and metric numbers. It is a measuring tool, a depth estimator and has an external edge measuring points for accurate measurrements of external damage.
This customized tool is 2X3 (50X76) with external probe measurements, a hole for hanging and the most common depth limitations on most cylinders. It can be used to measure gouges using either side ( 2" (50mm) or 3" 76mm) the 2"/50mm side has the external marking of .060"/1.5mm - it can easily tell you if a dent exceeds the allowable limts with a quick look.
The damage reference plate is used to assess internal and external damage which an inspector locates on a cylinder. This specific plate is customized with damage depths from .01(.25mm) to.100 (2.5mm) and external probes to examine cylinder exterior damage from .025 / .5mm to .06/1.5mm. This is a great tool to have by the filling station so filling station operator can do a quick check if any concerns are present. A safety tool at a low price - a necessity for all those dealing with cylinders.


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Chocolate & Nutella Lovers you do not want to miss this recipe
This is the Mini Nutella Cookie Cups, and to make it you will need :
- a cup of softened butter;
- a cup of white sugar;
- a pack of brown sugar;
- a couple of eggs;
- vanilla extract;
- three cups of all-purpose flour;
- a teaspoon of baking soda;
- a half teaspoon of salt;
- Nutella;
- mini muffin tins;
- shot glass / spoon;
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and then grease the mini muffin tins. Mix the butter with sugar in a bowl until they become a fluffy and smooth mixture, in which you subsequently add beaten eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Do the same with the flour, salt, and baking soda, continuing to mix in the meantime. Thus, you obtained your dough.
Roll it into balls of 1.5 inches thickness and place in the muffin tins. Bake for about 12 minutes until they get that golden brown color and then when it's done let it rest for a couple of minutes. With the help of a shot glass or a spoon, make well-like spaces for the Nutella filling; one tablespoon of the chocolate in each cookie is enough, so you can swirl it around as it will melt rather quick because of the warmth of the muffin.
Let them to cool for almost 20 minutes in the tins and then feel free to consume.
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