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FRIDAY SERMON : The Significance Of Health In Islam By Imam Murtadha Gusau
January 24, 2020 January 24, 2020 Emporium Reporters
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy
All Praise is due to Allah, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. Anyone who is guided by Allah, is truly guided; and anyone who has been left astray, will find no one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, the Only One without any partner; and I bear witness that Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant, and His Messenger.
"O You who believe, – be aware of Allah, with correct awareness, and die not except as Muslims."
"O You who believe, – Be aware of Allah, and speak a straightforward word. He will forgive your sins and repair your deeds. And whoever takes Allah and His Prophet as a guide, has already achieved a mighty victory."
"O mankind! Show reverence towards your Guardian-Lord Who created you from a single person, created, of like nature, his mate and from the two of them scattered (like seeds) countless men and women;― Be conscious of Allah, through Whom you demand your mutual (rights) and (show reverence towards) the wombs (that bore you): for surely, Allah ever watches over you."
My dear brothers and sisters, know that health is from the most precious of blessings. Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah) stated that:
"Health is one of the most precious favours Allah has bestowed upon His servants, the most generous of gifts, the most plentiful of His bounties. Rather, even more, [good] health is the most precious of favours without exception, so it is fitting that whoever is granted a portion of this fortune that he cherishes it, preserves it and guards it against harm. Imam Al-Bukhari narrated in his Sahih from Ibn Abbas that Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) said: "There are two blessings which many of the people lose out on: good health and free time.'" [See Zad al-Ma'ad, 4/196]
Imam Adh-Dhahabi (rahimahullah) stated that:
"It is compulsory upon every Muslim to seek nearness to Allah, the Most High, by way of every means he is able to muster. He must exert himself in fulfilling the commands and the acts of obedience to Allah. And after the affair of fulfilling the commands and keeping away from the forbidden matters, the most beneficial means and most successful path of nearness to Allah for a person is to maintain good health and treat his illnesses. That is because good health is something that one seeks in the legislated supplications and acts of worship." [See At-Tibb an-Nabawiy, page 18]
Also Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah) said:
"The foundations of the medicine of the body are three: (i) Preservation of health. (ii) A diet that avoids those things which may cause harm. (iii) Removing harmful matter from the body." [See At-Tibb, page 9]
He then mentions that illnesses "are caused by consuming more food before the previous meal has been digested, by eating in excess of the amount needed by the body, by consuming food that is of little nutritional value and slow to digest, and by indulging in different foods which are complex in their composition." He further states, "When a human being fills his belly with these foods and it becomes a habit, they cause him various diseases, some of which come to an end slowly and some more swiftly. When he is moderate in his eating and takes only so much of it as he needs, keeping a balance of quantity and quality, the body benefits more from this than it does from large amounts of foods." [See At-Tibb an-Nabawiyy, page 13]
Sheikh Abdur-Rahman As-Sa'di (rahimahullah) said:
"Imam Al-Bukhari reports from Abu Hurairah (RA) that Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) said: "Allah did not send down a disease except that He sent for it a cure." This narration encompasses all illnesses, whether hidden or apparent. There is a medicine that combats them, either by way of prevention or by curing the sickness completely or by reducing its effect. So in this [narration] there is an encouragement to learn the cures of the body just as one learns the cures of the heart [and soul]."
He then elaborates just like the great scholars before him, saying:
"The foundations of medicine [or good health] are: (i) Controlling and managing one's nourishment, so that a person does not eat unless he has the appetite for it, (ii) that he completely digests the food he has previously eaten, (iii) that he researches, investigates and finds the most nutritious foods – and this is in accordance with the state of lands, their people and their climate or conditions…" [See Bahjatu Qulubil-Abrar, no. 64]
In light of this it is not surprising that we now live in times where obesity, diabetes and other diet related diseases have reached epidemic proportions, yet those afflicted are also malnourished. How is that possible? Because they have become obese upon low quality, non-nutritious and harmful food. Additionally the food we consume quite often contains complex ingredients that are known to be harmful to the body and brain functions. So a Muslim is encouraged to research and investigate what he is consuming, so he or she only eats the most nutritious, and least complex food.
The fact is that in the mid 1960's the boom in processed and refined food manufacturing emerged. As people began eating these refined, processed and nutritionally deficient "foods", we began to see a significant rise in mood disorders, depression, diabetes, cancers, heart disease and so on. So instead of changing our attitude to health, and following the advice of our predecessors (Salaf), we continued harming our bodies, and the drug industry developed for us drugs that would suppress the outward symptoms and dull the pain without us having to make any health or dietary changes. This was the birth of the antidepressants, painkillers, chemotherapy and the "cut, burn and poison" generation. Poor diet, little exercise and reliance on drugs resulted in the present-day poor health and painful existence that many people find themselves in. We have come to believe that there is no alternative to drugs and they have become the first port of call for every ailment.
All of this shows that it is upon a person to maintain good health and eat good nutritious food, and if he is struck with illness, he does not race towards prescription of drugs as Imam Abdur-Rahman as-Sa'di stated:
"And all of this is without immediate recourse to drugs, this is better and more beneficial." [See Bahjatu Qulubil-Abrar, no. 64]
That is not to say that there is no place for modern medicine, rather that drugs should not be the first port of call and certainly not the only available avenue. One should be fully informed of what he is introducing into his body, its purported benefits and side effects, and whether there is an alternative to a drug that is known to cause harm to the body. Read again the words of Imams Ibn al-Qayyim and as-Sa'di before reaching for that pill.
So since Allah has sent down the cure for every illness, it is important for a Muslim to recognise the best of those cures. Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah) stated:
"The Prophetic medicine is not like the medicine of the physicians, for the medicine of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) is certain, definitive, emanating from divine revelation, the lantern of Prophethood, and perfection of reason. As for the medicine of others, most of it is conjecture, presumptions and experimentations."
"Only those benefit from it, who wholeheartedly accept it, they believe firmly in its ability to cure and completely accept it through faith and submission. This Qur'an is the cure for what is in the hearts. If it is not accepted with such acceptance, the healing of the hearts will not be attained by its treatments." [See Zad al-Ma'ad, 3/97-98]
There are many, many examples of Prophetic medicine from the Qur'an and Sunnah that bring about cure from even the most chronic of illnesses. From those means that Allah, the Most Generous, has provided to bring about cures are as follows:
1. Supplicating for the sick. Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) stated:
"Whoever visits a sick person whose time of death has not yet come and says in his presence seven times: "As'alullahal-Azim Rabbal-Arshil-Azim an yashfiyak" Translated as: "I ask Allah, the Magnificent, Lord of the magnificent Throne to cure you" except that Allah relieves him of that illness." [Abu Dawud]
And when the Messenger (Peace be upon him) would visit the sick he would say:
"Adh-hibil-ba's Rabban-Nas, ashfi antash-Shafi, la Shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqama" Translated as: "Remove the harm, O Lord of the people! Heal, for You are The Healer. There is no healing that avails except your healing. A healing that leaves behind no ailment." [Muslim]
2. Reciting the Qur'an is a cure:
Allah the Most High says:
"And We sent from the Qur'an that which is a cure and a mercy to those who believe." [al-Isra', 82]
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) would visit the sick, make supplications for them and make Ruqyah, which is to cure with the recitation of the Qur'an, which he would also perform upon himself during illness. Aishah (RA) mentioned that during the final illness of the Prophet (Peace be upon him), he would recite Surah al-Falaq and Surah an-Nas and blow over his body. And when his illness became severe, she would recite them and blow over him, and make him rub his body with his own hands for the blessings. Imam az-Zuhri stated:
"He (Peace be upon him) would blow over his hands and pass them over his face." [Al-Bukhari]
3. Honey is also a cure, as Allah the Most High has stated:
"There comes forth from their bellies (i.e. the bees), a drink of varying colour wherein is a healing for men." [An-Nahl, 69]
4. Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) said:
"In the black cumin (Habbatus Sauda/Nigella Sativa) is a cure for every illness except death." [Al-Bukhari]
"Healing is in three: (I) blood cupping (hijamah), (ii) in the drinking of honey and (iii) cauterisation with fire (branding), and I have forbidden my nation from cauterisation." [Al-Bukhari]
6. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:
"The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for." [Musnad Imam Ahmad, 3/357]
Ibn Abbas (RA) used to drink Zamzam water and say:
"O Allah! I ask you for beneficial knowledge, and plentiful sustenance and cure from every illness." [Musannaf of Abdur-Razzaq]
7. The fresh milk of cows is a cure, as the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:
"Indeed Allah, the Most High, did not create a disease except that He created for it a cure. So upon you is the cow's milk, for indeed it feeds from every herbage." (Sahih al-Jami']
Imam Ibn al-Qayyim stated over seven centuries ago:
"Milk is at its best when freshly milked."
"Milk in general is the most beneficial drink for the human body due to the nutritive elements contained in it." [See Zad al-Ma'ad, 3/353]
The milk of the cow is beneficial due to what it feeds upon that passes through into the milk as is clear from the Prophetic words. Milk that is fresh, non-pasteurized, non-homogenized and organic is best for health and well-being.
Where does your food come from? The Sahabah used to take care and not eat meat from animals that had been feeding upon filth or impurities. Animals that feed from impurities were termed al-Jallalah by the Prophet of Allah (Peace be upon him). Ibn Umar reports said:
"Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) forbade the eating of al-Jallalah and drinking its milk." [Abu Dawud]
"Ibn Umar (RA) would confine chickens away from impure feed for three days before slaughtering and eating them." [Ibn Abi Shaibah, 8/147, no. 466, see also al-Irwa of al-Albani, no. 2505]
So the respected listener and the respected reader can see from what has been stated thus far that Islam gives concern to good health, healthy food, a balanced diet, exercise and keeping away from that which harms.
If a person is afflicted by any illness, then upon him is to be patient, because a cure may be delayed due to Allah's divine Wisdom, and due to patience the afflicted is elevated in the sight of Allah, and his sins expiated. Patience is one of the greatest virtues of a believer. When some people become afflicted with illness, they attach their hopes to the means (such as pills, drugs, hospitals and physicians) whereas it is obligatory upon them to attach themselves to Allah and trust in Him first and foremost, for He is the Healer. So the afflicted person should never despair, rather he should take the necessary means and trust in Allah, seeking His aid. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) explained this clearly when he said:
"Strive to attain what will benefit you and seek Allah's aid and do not sit back without acting. And if something afflicts you, do not say: If only I had done such-and-such, then such-and-such would have happened, rather say: Qaddarallahu wa ma sha'a fa'ala (meaning: It is as Allah has decreed, and whatever He wills, He does)." [Muslim]
Respected servants of Allah, the small discussion above leads us to the realisation that a Muslim should never despair, even if the illness is regarded as chronic or terminal. You should investigate and look for the best cures, and quite often you will find that the cure may not be in drugs and pills, but in dietary changes and that which Allah has placed in pure water, herbs, fruits, seeds and vegetables. Many people today are turning to "raw green" diets and leaving off complex foods, fizzy-sugary drinks, sweets and "microwave chemical" meals. People in their thousands have turned to healthier living. Take this as example:
"At the age of 31, Kris was diagnosed with a slow-growing yet extremely rare and incurable stage IV cancer. After several second opinions, a supposed expiration date and recommendations to have a triple organ transplant, Kris decided to take matters into her own hands. One of the first things she did was adopt a plant-powered diet. She went to Whole Foods, introduced herself to kale, healthy living and never looked back. Ten years later, Kris is absolutely thriving. Her diagnosis was the wake-up call she needed to turn her life around. You may not have a serious illness like Kris does, but how many of you are truly thriving? I mean sleeping well, thinking clearly, spring loaded with energy and beaming with love and joy nearly every single day. Your body simply can't function correctly without the proper nutrition. Nowadays we are surrounded by Franken-foods – stuff created in a lab and filled with chemicals. The effects of a diet laden with these types of foods are low energy, excess weight, weakened immune system, mental fog, skin issues and the list goes on.." [See hungryforchange.tv]
Dear brothers and sisters, this is not to say that one does not use the expertise of modern medicine – and remember that one should seek appropriate expert help, look at alternatives and then decide upon the best course of action.
Today, people are turning to healthier alternatives, such as large fresh salads, vegetables and steamed or grilled fish – and they and their families feel all the better for it. When they fall sick, they increase their raw green and natural food intake, increase their doses of vitamin and mineral supplements – and of-course one seeks the aid of Allah. They remain patient and they do not despair. Some of the people of knowledge narrate events that give encouragement to those afflicted with illness. For example:
"There was a man involved in a car accident and he remained in a coma for four months. His mother would sit at his bedside reciting the Qur'an over him and making plentiful supplications – wallahi he recovered completely."
"Another man was afflicted by cancer – the specialists and doctors ruled that there was no cure for him. So he continued taking honey, black cumin, along with certain herbs and vegetation for a few months, and Allah, the Healer, cured him."
And one of those responsible for the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Makkah narrated that:
"People that have had what the doctors describe as 'terminal illnesses' (that cannot be cured) would come to the Grand Mosque and remain there for days in worship, drinking Zamzam water, supplicating and beseeching their Lord, and their Lord had cured them."
Stories such as these are many, even here in Nigeria. Allah, the Most High, has cured people suffering from chronic illnesses due to them taking the means that He, the Most High, has provided – and by supplicating to Him sincerely, seeking His aid and by showing patience, knowing that Allah is Ever Watchful over His servants. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:
"Amazing indeed is the affair of the believer. All of his affair, for him, is good. And this [goodness] is not for anyone except a believer. If good comes to him, he is grateful, and that is best for him. And if harm comes to him, he is patient, and that is best for him." [Muslim]
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true followers.
Murtadha Muhammad Gusau is the Chief Imam of Nagazi-Uvete Jumu'ah and the late Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Okene's Mosques, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria. He can be reached via: gusauimam@gmail.com or +2348038289761.
This Jumu'ah Khutbah (Friday Sermon) was prepared for delivery today, Friday, Jumada al-Ula 28, 1441 A. H. (January 24, 2020).
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Cameron Diaz has retired from acting, according to her close friend and former co-star, Selma Blair. Her friend appeared to accidentally reveal the news when discussing whether there would ever be a sequel to their movie, The Sweetest Thing.
"I had lunch with Cameron the other day," she told The Metro. "We were reminiscing about the film. I would have liked to do a sequel but Cameron's retired from acting. She's like, 'I'm done'."
"I mean she doesn't need to make any more films. She has a pretty great life, I don't know what it would take to bring her back. She's happy."
The last film that Diaz made was Annie back in 2014. Since then, she has kept herself fairly under the radar and generally avoided red-carpet events, except for the promotion of her second wellness book in 2016.
The actress – who has starred in a number of big blockbusters over career, including The Holiday, There's Something About Mary, Charlie's Angels and The Mask – is yet to confirm the rumours, however she does not appear to have any films lined up for the moment.


Who wouldn't like to have a robot that could work like a machine and had an understanding of a human? So, when Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped out with a dog-like robot, the Internet lost its calm. The picture that has been liked over 13,000 times and retweeted over 3,400 times, at the time of writing, makes it look like we are living in 3018. What's more, the picture shows Bezos walking with the robot like it's no one's business and reflects how they have known each other for quite a while.
Wondering what it is called? Boston Dynamics' dog-like robot is named as SpotMini. The four-legged machine can open the door for people, and has many fans on social media. Sharing the picture on Twitter, Bezos wrote: "Taking my new dog for a walk at the #MARS2018 conference. #BostonDynamics!" Doesn't the photo that Bezos tweeted out to his 480,000 Twitter followers look like a scene straight out of a science-fiction movie?
Twitterverse fell in love with this picture, and flooded the micro-blogging site with their reactions.
Can the dog stop @amazon from advertising on Breitbart?
In a parallel robot world the tweet would be "taking the richest man in the world for a walk".
This is two weeks after Alexa laughed maniacally. Why do I find this unsettling?
If you feel that the robot looks familiar, you're not wrong. Boston Dynamics' YouTube channel is filled with many more interesting robot videos and one of them is SpotMini's clip. This video is quite popular on social media and has more than nine million views on YouTube.
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Spoiler Alert! The BAM! Box April 2019 Spoilers + Coupon!
We want to deliver the ultimate mystery subscription box that reminds you of buying your first comic book or getting your first autograph or putting up your first Funko or collectible at your desk to proudly show off your geekdom. If you can bring back those awesome feelings month after month and get the greatest collectibles delivered to your door, we have done our job. Now, throw in autographs, limited edition items and exclusives, and we are just rubbing it in.
I've been getting the bam pop culture box for over two years and the bam horror box over a year. Both have been very enjoyable and have opened my eyes to new films or shows I've never seen. The autographs for the last 5 months have been amazing for the cost of the box. Heather Langencamp and Lou diamond phillips to name two of the biggest. All for $26.99 plus shipping that's a bargain. Plus you get the other items in the box.
This box used to be decent and unique, but for the past several months it's been dreadful. Each box comes with an art print, pin, autograph, and trinket/prop, that's it. The "Props" so far have been crummy poorly made tiny items, one month it was a coin, the next it was a strange looking star wars piece. The autographs are from "celebrities" that no one would care about getting an autograph from. Want the autograph of the guy that played scooby doo in the live action movie from ten years ago? No? What about the voice actress that played Poison Ivy on the Batman Animated show from the nineties? Not her either? Yeah, both of those were actual "celebrity" autos I got, and that's the caliber of autograph you can expect. Even worse, cancelling is awful. My box for June was marked as shipped on the 27th, but didn't actually get scanned at a post office until July 2nd. Showed up on the seventh, and I cancelled my subscription that day. Then was told that, because boxes are charged on the first, I would still get another box. Insane to me that I would have needed to cancel a full week BEFORE getting my previous box, in order to avoid getting charged for another one. People that complain on their facebook page get instantly banned and deleted, stay far away from this awful box.
I love this box!! I get both the OG and Horror boxes and am impressed with the items each month for the price of the box. I see a lot of complaints about the autographs being those that are either supporting cast members, not as well-known actors and behind-the-scenes actors (like the controller for BB-8). Of course, A-list celebrity autos each month would be super amazing, but then the price would go up for the box as a whole. And they do offer amazing expansion packs featuring more well-known actors like Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven of Stranger Things), Nick Castle (Halloween) and Henry Thomas (Elliot in E.T.) that offer photos, funkos, pins and artwork. There have been months they have been late with sending out the boxes but they do make an effort to communicate, which is what keeps me continuing to subscribe month after month. There have been some duds (the item for My Bloody Valentine in Feb. was a miss for me) but no one will be 100% happy, 100% of the time. Some of my fave pins (I'm a pin collector) have been from Bam and one of my most fave replicas has been from their box as well (the Pazuzu head amulet from The Exorcist). All in all, this is one of my fave boxes that allows me to totally nerd out every month and is just fantastic!!
7 weeks later...still waiting. What a joke. Complained on their Facebook and they deleted it.
More like SPAM box! Ugh. What a waste of time and money.
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JOHANNESBURG- Thousands of Metrobus commuters were forced to use alternative transport on Thursday morning as bus drivers belonging to the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa downed tools this week.
The Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa has disrupted bus services and prevented drivers not part of the strike from working.
Metrobus spokesperson Goodwill Shiburi on Thursday said that six of their drivers and two passengers hospitalised after being attacked this week.
"We are unable to protect our drivers; one driver was seriously injured. Those who were not taking part in the strike have been threatened and by meeting with the union, we are trying to avoid violence," he said.
Shiburi also said that some of their busses had been stoned and damaged during the strike that began on Tuesday.
He said that talks between the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa which is not recognised by Metrobus were ongoing on Thursday.
"I'm hopeful that we are going to be able to find each other during the talks. We don't want violence. The main thing that the union is demanding is to be recognised. But, we've explained to them that they don't meet the requirements that can ensure their recognition," Shiburi said.
He said that the unrecognised union is also demanding that Metrobus pays salary progression for inexperienced drivers.
Metrobus has been beset by problems lately, three weeks ago angry commuters blocked buses from operating in and around Gandhi Square complaining about late and unreliable buses. Commuters used dustbins and other objects to block buses from entering and exiting Gandhi Square claiming that Metro buses were often delayed or not arriving at all.


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The first quarter yielded a 20 basis-point drop in the vacancy rate and 1.6 million square feet of positive absorption amid a bevy of new deliveries, per Avison Young's new report.
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The brokerage company hired Josh Simon as president and Pierce Kruetzer as principal for the newly opened regional branch, where they will oversee growing the team.
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The bank plans to add more than 60 solar installations over the next three years, with 15 financial centers and 10 ATMs to be equipped with panels by year's end.
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Through the end of August, Roses, Hydrangeas, nursery stock and most perennials are 60% off!!!!
The only exceptions are Hosta and Daylilies, which are 30% off.
We have an nice selection of small sedum and Hens and Chicks, Fleece flower, Cup plant, Helopsis, Karl Foerster and Avalanche Grass, Rudbeckia, Golden Hops, strawberries, tarragon, sage, thyme, Huechera, Hosta, daylilies……….
It's not too late to plant perennials! Keep them well watered until it cools down this fall.


keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled and a good fit with your personality.
much difference in price, and a good home won't stay on the market long.
family — the people who will be living in the home.
most important to you. Let the minor ones go.
aspects that also have a big impact on your quality of life.
issues will make your bid much less attractive to sellers.
8. Factor in maintenance and repair costs in your post-home buying budget.
9. Accept that a little buyer's remorse is inevitable and will probably pass.
what made you fall in love with the property you purchased.
10. Choose a home first because you love it; then think about appreciation.


For the second year in a row, the luxurious resort of Quinta do Lago has been recognized by the World Travel Awards, the prestigious awards in the tourism sector.
Conrad Algarve has just renewed its status as World's Leading Luxury Resort for the second year in a row in the 21st World Travel Awards Gala that took place on December 7th at CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla, Caribbean.
After being elected in August, Europe's Leading Luxury Resort, also for the second year in a row, the Conrad Algarve has now renewed the status of World's Leading Luxury Resort from the prestigious World Travel Awards 2014.
This distinction results from the poll of professionals in the tourism industry and travellers around the world who have recognized in this way, the high standard of quality and excellence of service by Conrad Algarve.
Opened in 2012, the Conrad Algarve is a special place and one of the most prestigious resorts in Portugal. In just two years, the resort has won several awards such as Best Five Stars Hotel in Portugal at Publituris Portugal Travel Awards 2014 and Leading Hotel in Portugal 2014 from Boa Cama, Boa Mesa guide.
Conrad Algarve is a luxury resort that offers guests a stylish retreat in the prestigious area of Quinta do Lago. Located in the Algarve, next to the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the hotel is within walking distance of stunning beaches and golf courses. Spread over six floors, each of the 154 rooms provide luxurious comfort along with the latest technology in a spacious and relaxing environment. The Conrad Algarve promises guests a memorable experience, with an engaging service in a resort that offers a true reflection of the local culture.
Among the international awards, the Conrad Algarve was won the Leading Luxury Hotel in Portugal by TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice, the Certificate of Excellence in 2013 and 2014 also by TripAdvisor or Portugal's Leading Luxury Resort and Spa from the World Luxury Spa Awards in 2014.
The prestigious World Travel Awards recognize organizations that provide excellent services to clients in the travel and tourism industry for more than 20 years. These awards have become a key institution within the sector, to stimulate competition and innovation among operators, as well as being a testament useful for travellers from around the world.


Cattaraugus County EDPT is currently updating the Ag Trail Brochure, which will include all elements of the previous brochure, but now also include a Farm to Table Restaurants section. This section will include restaurants who clearly state on their website, Facebook, or pamphlet/menu that they use some locally sourced food. Cattaraugus County is also looking to add farm certification information to the Brochure. If applicable, this would simply be the addition of a certification number and organizational affiliation printed below your farm name. If you have certifications and are interested to have this added to your listing, or if you are interested in being a part of this brochure, or updating your current listing, please contact pjmcglew [at] cattco.org or jcgardner [at] cattco.org by Tuesday, October 30th.
This brochure looks lot good and has good color combination in it which attracts the eyes of people. I have seen the old brochures which are posted in myassignmenthelp blog they are also having good information in it but the color combination is not effective when it compared to this brochure. This has very good look to it.


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Orthodox Lutherans have varied in how they treat the antilegomena. Martin Chemnitz believed the antilegomena should not be used to establish doctrine. This was the practice in the Wisconsin Synod until not too long ago. Later theologians removed this distinction and this seems to be the practice of the Wisconsin Synod today. How do we deal with this apparent discrepancy in something as important to Christians as the Bible itself? This paper will review the authority of Scripture, the formation of the canon, and what Lutheran theologians have said about the distinction to show that there is no real theological issue underlying the ancient distinction between the homologoumena and antilegomena. Nevertheless, Lutherans would be wise to maintain it for reasons of historical accuracy and apologetics.


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#include <sys/socket.h>
#include <sys/types.h>
#include <arpa/inet.h>
#include <netdb.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <errno.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <fcntl.h>

int main(int argc, char * arg[]){
int conn_s = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, 0);      //Create the socket

struct sockaddr_in servaddr;

memset(&servaddr, 0, sizeof(servaddr));
servaddr.sin_family = AF_INET;
servaddr.sin_port = htons(1234);
servaddr.sin_addr.s_addr = htonl(INADDR_ANY);
int res = bind(conn_s, (struct sockaddr *) &servaddr, sizeof(servaddr));

if(res < 0){
    printf("Error has occured\n");
}

FILE * stream = fdopen(conn_s, "w+");               //Create a stream for the socket
FILE * file = fopen("response2.txt", "w+");         //Create a file to store the output of the stream

char * line = NULL;    //Where each line of the stream will be stored in
size_t len = 0;        // The length of the line
ssize_t bytes;         //The size of the line in bytes

int lis = listen(conn_s, SOMAXCONN);
fcntl(lis, F_SETFL, O_NONBLOCK);

while(1) {
    conn_s = accept(lis, NULL, NULL);
    if(conn_s < 0){
        if((errno == EAGAIN) || (errno == EWOULDBLOCK))
            continue;
        perror("Failed to accept connection");
        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
    }

    long conn_s_flags = fcntl(conn_s, F_GETFL);
    fcntl(conn_s, F_SETFL, conn_s_flags & ~O_NONBLOCK);

    while((bytes = getline(&line, &len, stream)) != -1) {
        printf("%s\n", line);
        fwrite(line, sizeof(char), bytes, file);
    }

    close(conn_s);
}
free(line);

return 0;
}

I am trying to connect to port 1234, listen to it and accept it to recieve data, but the error keeps occuring.
Also I am trying to test using netcat, but get a different error whenever nc is running on the port I specified.
Thanks

A: int lis = listen(conn_s, SOMAXCONN);
fcntl(lis, F_SETFL, O_NONBLOCK);
while(1) {
    conn_s = accept(lis, NULL, NULL);

listen() does not return a socket FD. It returns zero or -1. The second line is therefore erroneous, as is the following accept() call. It should be:
if (listen(conn_s, SOMAXCONN) == -1)
{
    perror("listen");
    return; // or whatever
}
fcntl(conn_s, F_SETFL, O_NONBLOCK);
while(1) {
    int conn_c = accept(conn_s, NULL, NULL);

NB Don't lose conn_s by storing the result of accept() into it.

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The Saunders-Roe Skeeter was a two-seat training and scout helicopter produced by Saunders-Roe ("Saro") of Cowes and Southampton, in the United Kingdom. The Skeeter has the distinction of being the first helicopter to be used by the British Army Air Corps.
In 1947 the Cierva Autogiro Company began work on the Cierva W.14 Skeeter, a small two-seat helicopter suitable for both civil use and as a military observation aircraft. The Skeeter was a single-engined helicopter of conventional configuration, with a 29 foot (8.84 metre) three-bladed main rotor and a three-bladed anti-torque rotor mounted at the end of a triangular section tailboom. The crew of two sat in a glazed cabin, with the engine, a 110 hp Jameson FF-1 air cooled horizontally opposed piston engine, mounted behind the crew and under the main rotor. A fixed tricycle undercarriage was fitted.
The first prototype Skeeter, registration G-AJCJ made its maiden flight at Eastleigh airfield on 10 October 1948. The helicopter proved to be underpowered, and the experimental Jameson engine was prone to overheating, so it was decided to develop a Mark 2 Skeeter, to be fitted with the well established de Havilland Gipsy Major 10, giving 145 hp (108 kW).
The Skeeter 2 first flew on 15 November 1949, but it soon became apparent that it suffered from severe ground resonance problems that Cierva struggled to resolve, causing it to be destroyed during ground testing on 26 June 1950. Despite these problems, Cierva received an order from the Ministry of Supply for three improved Skeeters, (two Mark 3 and one Mark 4) for evaluation by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. These three aircraft were not completed before Saunders-Roe took over the Skeeter programme from Cierva in January 1951. Testing showed that these aircraft remained underpowered and that the ground resonace problems had not been resolved, causing official interest to be suspended with Saunders-Roe undertaking a long series of company funded tested to identify the causes and to identify solutions to the problems.
The solution involved a rededigned undercarriage and revised blade friction dampers on the rotor head. This allowed Saunders-Roe to finally demonstrate that the ground resonance problems had been fixed with the Skeeter Mark 5 in March 1954. This re-ignited official interest in the Skeeter, with an order for four Skeeter Mark 6s with 200 hp (149 kW) Gipsy Major 200 engines (designated AOP.10 and T.11 by the British armed forces) for evaluation, and finally production orders for 64 AOP.12s, with a 215 hp (160 kW) engine, were placed from 1956, with deliveries starting in 1958.
The British Army ordered 64 Skeeter 6's to be designated as the Skeeter AOP.12 (Air Observation Platform), and the Skeeter finally entered service in October 1956. With the merger of the helicopter activities of the British Bristol Aeroplane Company, Fairey and Saro with Westland Aircraft in 1960, plans to develop a turbine powered version were abandoned. Although this knowledge was used in the development of the Westland Scout and Westland Wasp through the P.531 which was based on the Skeeter airframe.
Original design, first flown on 8 October 1948, powered by a Jameson 106 hp FF-1 engine. It had a triangular cross section to its tail boom. Only one was built.
First flew in 1949. Powered by 145 hp Gipsy engine. Suffered badly from ground resonance and eventually shook itself apart. This version had a circular-section tail boom, as did all future versions. Only one was built.
Started to show some progress, powered by 180 hp Blackburn Cirrus Bombardier engines. Two were produced. No orders were placed by the British Army.
Version for the Royal Navy, was rejected. Similar to Skeeter 2 and 3. Only one was produced.
Similar to other earlier Skeeters. Only one was produced.
Only three prototypes were procured.
Had Gipsy 215 hp engine. This was the most successful Skeeter. 64 were built and acquired by the British Army Air Corps.
Air Observation Platform helicopter for the British Army Air Corps.
Training version for the RAF. The Skeeter T.13s were used to train army helicopter instructors.
Commercial version similar to Skeeter 7, with Gipsy Major 215 hp. Only single example completed, with two more abandoned incomplete.
German Army Aviation Corps designation for the Skeeter 7. Six were ordered and exported.
German Navy designation for the Skeeter 7. Four were ordered and exported.
There is one remaining flying example of the Skeeter though a number are held by British museums.
"Cierva Skeeter Flies". Flight, 21 October 1948, pp. 477-478.
London, Peter. "Last of the Line: The Saro Skeeter". Air Enthusiast, No. 54, Summer 1994. ISSN 0143-5450. pp. 2-5.
London, Peter. Saunders and Saro Aircraft since 1917. London: Putnam, 1988. ISBN 0 85177 814 3.
"Saunders-Roe Skeeter: Development and Construction of the Mark Six". Flight, 30 March 1956. pp. 355-359, 374.


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Laura Marie Marano (født 29. november 1995) er en amerikansk skuespiller og sanger.

Tidlige liv

Marano blev født d. 29. november 1995. Hun har en ældre søster ved navn Vanessa som også er skuespiller.

Karriere

Marano fik sin debut i tv-serien Without a Trace som Kate, da hun var fem år. Senere har hun medvirket i forskellige film og tv-serier såsom Superbad og Back to you før hun fik sit gennembrud som Ally i Disney Channel-serien, Austin og Ally.

Hun har haft en gæsterolle i et enkelt afsnit af Nickelodeon-serien True Jackson, VP som Trues lille makker, Molly.

Filmografi
 The Jacket (2005)
 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
 Goldfish (2007) – Kortfilm
 Superbad (2007)
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Serier
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 Medical Investigation (2005)
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 Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader (2007)
 Back to You (2007-2008)
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 Words (2011)

Musik videoer
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 What's Coming Over Me (2012)

Eksterne henvisninger

Skuespillere fra USA

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Listen closely and you can probably hear the champagne corks popping over at Google.
After nearly 10 years of planning, Google's vision to create a premier headquarters in Mountain View's North Bayshore will become a reality. At a Tuesday, March 7, meeting, City Council members gave what will likely be their last round of approvals for Google's plan to create a signature campus with a unique design.
The plans for the 18-acre site at 2000 N. Shoreline Blvd. known as Charleston East will represent the Google's first attempt at designing its own building. Since revealing its grand design about two years ago, the company has emphasized that its new home would reflect its culture of innovation and community.
Those values led to an eye-catching proposal marked by glass walls, a public promenade and one of the world's largest solar arrays draped over the campus like a tent canopy. Architects for the company say the structure was tailored for everyone to enjoy, not just the company's workforce. They point to a public "Green Loop" cutting through the dome-like structure that will include cafes, art and other attractions. The open plaza at the southeast corner of the site will be reserved for public events, such as food trucks, live music or tech exhibits.
Early preparations for construction have reportedly already begun at the Charleston East site, and Google officials expect to move forward swiftly with the project's grading and foundation. Depending on the weather, the company is aiming to complete the project by late 2019.
Executives, architects and other Google representatives pitched their new campus as a showpiece for the city, not just for the company. John Igoe, Google's real estate director, described it as a new "front door" to Mountain View for tech tourists and other visitors.
"This was our opportunity to make this location more open to the community," he said. "We took such an effort to make sure this site is welcoming to the public."
With all those dazzling features, it can be easy to forget that the plan is for a corporate office, not a community center. The 595,000-square-foot building will house up to 2,700 Google employees, plus an unspecified number of food-service workers, contractors and support staff. Igoe and other company officials couldn't specify which Google divisions would be housed in the new Charleston East center. But they said work on the new campus will begin immediately.
It was a full-on charm offensive on Tuesday night as executives at the $498-billion tech giant played to the company's local roots as they sought final approvals from city leaders. They arrived with a large retinue of friends from the nonprofit sector who reminded city leaders of the tech giant's significant financial help over the years.
Those supporters included leaders from two school districts, four environmental groups, two transit advocacy organizations, plus the local Chamber of Commerce, YMCA and Los Altos Community Foundation. Mountain View Whisman School District Superintendent Ayindé Rudolph highlighted the "great partnership" his district has with Google, which rents out the Slater Elementary School campus for the company's employee daycare center. Rudolph pointed to nearly $1 million in donations from the company over the last 16 months toward the district's strategic plan and efforts to bridge the achievement gap.
Tony Siress, the Chamber CEO, pegged Google's total donations to the community since 2010 at "$160 million," making it the Bay Area's largest corporate philanthropist.
"They're one of those humble employers," he said. "They care about where they are, and this is their headquarters."
One public speaker dubbed it a "love fest" for Google and it seemed only a slight exaggeration. Gita Dev, vice-chair of the Loma Prieta chapter of the Sierra Club, at first lamented that no one was speaking out against how Google's plans for Charleston East would involve chopping down nearly 200 trees, about half of them redwoods. But she quickly pivoted to lending her support for the plan, pointing out the trees were non-native and blocking the company's planned bike path.
"These redwoods -- these wonderful gentle giants -- we're sad to see them go, but we're looking forward to a vibrant forest canopy," Dev said.
Google officials expect to begin removing the trees in the coming days. The company promised to replace them with more than 300 oak, sycamore and cottonwood trees.
It was unclear whether the huge outpouring of community support for Google swayed any City Council members. Some members were more skeptical toward the company, pointing out it received a free ride in many aspects. In a meeting one week earlier, Mayor Ken Rosenberg commented to his colleagues how just one of Mountain View's gas stations paid more in sales taxes to the city than all of Google.
Speaking to that, Councilman Lenny Siegel said the company's largess really played no part in whether the Charleston East project should be approved. The package succeeded at meeting city standards, so it deserved support, he said.
"I'm not swayed by the scope of Google's philanthropy or the utility of their products," he said. "I'm supporting this project because it's imaginative, innovative and sustainable."
It should be noted that the Charleston East project will bring a tidy sum to the city. Google will pay a flat $600,000 fee as well as an annual $2.25 million rental fee to the city for using the Shoreline Amphitheatre lot for its employee parking. The company will eventually build out its own new parking as part of a future development planned for 2171 Landings Drive.
The Charleston East project is just the first piece of a much larger strategy at Google for developing the North Bayshore area into its global headquarters. Back in 2015, the company presented plans for a series of dome-like buildings across North Bayshore, similar to the canopied structure at Charleston East. At the time, the company's vision called for changeable interiors and crane-like robots that could move buildings around. Robots might still be part of the approved Charleston East plan, but they would likely be used to move around furniture, according to a Google spokesperson.
But in a surprising turn two years ago, the Mountain View City Council declined to back those plans, instead giving the lion's share of development rights to LinkedIn.
Google turned the situation to its advantage last year by negotiating a huge land swap with LinkedIn. Google signed over seven buildings to its rival near Sunnyvale in exchange for development rights and leased offices in North Bayshore. As a result, Google consolidated its position by acquiring nearly all the city's allotted space for development north of Highway 101.
The city is now nearing the finish line after a multi-year process to complete a precise plan at North Bayshore. That plan to add housing to the area relies heavily on signals from Google officials that the company is interested in developing about 10,000 apartments in North Bayshore, mainly to alleviate the immense traffic demand from its own workforce.
The company will be required to make a string of improvements to offset the traffic, including realigning the Highway 101 off-ramp at La Avenida to prevent traffic jams, and modifying Plymouth Avenue and Space Park Way to allow cars to maneuver better. Most of those upgrades would be made after the Charleston East project is completed, according to city staff.
The City Council added some minor conditions to their approval. Councilwoman Lisa Matichak heaped praise on Google's emphasis on community with its Green Loop and plaza, but said she wanted to ensure non-employees knew they were welcome.
"There's going to be goods and food offered to Google employees. That should really be offered to everyone," she said. "Yes, you'll have to pay for it, but everyone should know they can partake."
City leaders repeatedly referred to the plaza as a public space, but that isn't quite the case. Google will retain control over the property and would have to sanction any groups that want to assemble there, according to the company's representatives.
In addition, the city also instructed Google to notify nearly all residents and small businesses in the North Bayshore area for any planned disruption from the construction. Siegel also asked for employees to be notified in advance of the toxic contaminants present in the groundwater in the area.
Mayor Rosenberg had to recuse himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest from business dealings with Live Nation, which operates the neighboring Shoreline Amphitheatre and is involved in the parking lease with Google. The rest of the council voted unanimously, 6-0, to approve the project.
"I strongly support this project; it's very exciting," Siegel said. "This is a project any other city would die for -- including Cupertino."
Trying to butter up Google so they fund your next half-million dollar boondoggle?
Ayindé Rudolph highlighted the "great partnership" his district has with Google, which rents out the Slater Elementary School campus for the company's employee daycare center. Rudolph pointed to nearly $1 million in donations from the company over the last 16 months toward the district's strategic plan and efforts to bridge the achievement gap.
Pretty sure the new MSFT campus on La Avenida will be the first thing people see off 101/85. It's supposed to be gorgeous.
I guess everyone has forgotten all the AWFUL TRAFFIC!!! Only for Google to bring MORE..!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every time I read about this, I have trouble understanding the point. The weather is so mild here in the Bay Area (recent rains aside) that architecture usually emphasizes open-air designs. Why would you build a giant, expensive dome to enclose one of the most pleasant outdoor environments anywhere in the US? Is it just some kind of domed city fantasy? It strikes me as a more than a little childish.
For Google to make Mountain View their home speaks volumes. Thanks to all the folks, (Eric, Larry, Sergey et al.) that brought this project to fruition. It may not be an Eichler with a wood burning fireplace for some, but it's incredible that Google HQ will be built in Mountain View. No more methane gas flair ups, no wood burning fireplaces in the design. Hopefully, we can all take a deep breath and relish the moment.
Living less than two miles from this new building, just how will the traffic issues be when this structure is up and running. The traffic now is a big mess in the morning, now past 10 am. On Thursday's the traffic into the North Bayshore area is even worse, backing up beyond Middlefield Rd. on Shoreline Blvd towards the Safeway Store. Now that is what I call a backup.
If the drawing of the roof is accurate, I wonder why it was architecturally approved. It's ugly---more like an overgrown cowpie than anything else.
Living in a neighborhood that is impacted by all the extra google traffic, I hope they have to do an environmental report. Also we might be out of the drought this year, but the population has doubled in California and no new water storage is planned.
The traffic is unreal right now, it last all morning long. The only good thing is that most none Google employees have to be at work a lot earlier and try to avoid the morning jam. But all the pollution stays around day and night.
Google still wants to build their company town apartments. A recent survey showed that 60% of millenias are buying homes in the suburbs. They are realizing that homeownership has a big advantage, you know what your monthly home payment is.
Greg Coladonato alluded to this during a candidates' forum at MV library. IIRC, he felt the city made a bad decision awarding the development rights to LinkIn and passing up these public benefits from Google. I agree. Google got over on us/them anyway, and ended up with the big prize, without ponying up for public benefits. Greg was worthy of consideration as a council member, imo, on the basis of that one comment!
"Can anyone tell me what happened to any of the "long list of $200 million in public benefits that could be hard to turn down, including a new public safety building, two new parks and a new educational science center in North Bayshore, a major expansion of the city's shuttle system and $1.5 million in scholarships for high schoolers. Web Link with Google buying the land that LinkedIn had planned on using (and the city previously awarded), did Google basically get what they wanted all the while the city got what?"
I vaguely remember that the East Charleston land is owned by the city and was leased (50 years?) to Google- including 'right to develop'. That right to develop was already pre-approved (before any swapping of other commercial properties). So I think that any development rights for East Charleston, that Google already had, were not derived from those recent property swaps mentioned above.
Please do not build that 10,000 apartments. Just imagine close to 20,000 voting block in favor of Google. Mountain View will become Googleville officially. Don't take me wrong I like Google as a neighbor. But we need good fences too.
What about the schools? Where will the residents of this new building send thier kids to school? The google school on Whisman is beautiful but It is only for google kids and very few of them can actually go there because it is so expensive. We are considering leaving mountainview because the schools are not as good as other cities and are so overcrowded. Google simply pays to use public school land and donates money but in my opinion they have do so much more to really collaborate with the school community. The superintendent sold out in my opinion.


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Each of the 26 statutory towns of the Czech Republic has its unique character given by ancient as well as recent historical events. Their typical features are also mirrored in the silver investment medals issued by Czech Mint. The second medal issued in 2014 is dedicated to the beautiful town on the Morava River – Olomouc. Olomouc, one of the most significant Moravian metropolises where history united with progress was the centre of Moravia in the Middle Ages, until the Thirty-Year war the second largest town in the Bohemian kingdom after Prague and also the largest Moravian town. Today it is the seat of Archbishopric and of the Metropolitan of the Moravian Ecclesiastic Province and centre of the Orthodox Church in Moravia. In 1971, the town's historic part was proclaimed a conservation area – the second largest in the Czech Republic. The most significant monument is the Holy Trinity Column designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Other sights include the Olomouc castle with Saint Wenceslas' Cathedral, the Bishop Zdík's Palace and buildings of the Capitular Deanery, the Hradisko monastery and the Saint Moritz church. With the silver one-kilogram medal made of pure silver Czech Mint pays homage to this great town. The medal was designed by outstanding creative artists Miroslav Schovanec and Jan Petr. Schovanec is the author of the reverse which is common for all medals in the series, while Petr created the obverse side. It features a circular section of a detailed aviation map, which is partially covered in front by the Holy Trinity Column. Complementing features include designation of the fineness, the weight and the name of the town. The one-kilogram silver medal is not only a precious artefact for your collections; at the current low prices of precious metals it also has a great investment potential. The edition is limited to mere 24 pieces and the medals are numbered!


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Purchased my 2002 Honda Accord brand new. We loved our car and have maintained all suggested maintenance. About five years ago the clear coat started coming off. It started on the hood and now, five years later it has spread to the top, and upper parts of the doors. When I contacted my Honda dealership I was told it was a known issue, but not covered under warranty or under a recall. I have noticed two identical vehicles in our town that look exactly the same. Honda wanted estimated 6k to totally redo it. The car is long paid off and our second car. I only drive it on occasion. I will not buy anymore Hondas because of this problem and their refusal to make it right.
I don't have any 'fun' memories. It has been a mechanically reliable car. It reliably got me back and forth to work for many years and still runs great. The only issue is the paint job, but its a biggie. It is an embarrassment to drive with most of the paint being off the top and hood of the car. The only time I don't mind driving it around town is when its raining. For some reason, when wet t... (more)
I don't have any 'fun' memories. It has been a mechanically reliable car. It reliably got me back and forth to work for many years and still runs great. The only issue is the paint job, but its a biggie. It is an embarrassment to drive with most of the paint being off the top and hood of the car. The only time I don't mind driving it around town is when its raining. For some reason, when wet the paint job looks brand new. My friends joke about my, only drive in the rain car.
It gets good gas mileage and has had no major problems besides the paint.
About five years ago the clear coat started coming off. It started on the hood and now, five years later it has spread to the top, and upper parts of the doors. When I contacted my Honda dealership I was told it was a known issue, but not covered under warranty or under a recall. I have noticed two identical vehicles in our town that look exactly the same.
2000 Honda Accord - Great car for everyday life
Seymour, Indiana
I loved the gold color.
It got me to every single interview on time. One time I needed to go across town in twenty minutes for an interview. The car made it in 15 minutes and let me get to the interview just in time.
It was a very reliable car. I could fit a lot of groceries in the trunk. The car rarely broke down. Parts were easy to find and cheap to replace. It was a fuel efficient car. It was a comfy car. The car had a spacious cabin and comfortable seats. Great value for my money. Car has five seats, plenty for my family. It has a great safety score. I felt safe in my car. It's a great midsized car. It was easy to park. Radio sounded great in the car.
It did not have the best mileage in town. The base price is too expensive. The Camry drives better. It is not the most "unique car" out there. There is no v6 engine options for new model. Not enough room in backseat for family members.
Mishawaka, IN Dealer Ratings & Reviews
5 Star 100%
1997 Honda Accord - Acra Automotive Group Greensburg
Greensburg, Indiana
The dealers were very helpful, not pushy, and willing to work with me as far as price goes. Nice selection of affordable cars and they were all clean and in good shape. The deal was very honest about the car's history and condition and when we went for a test drive he explained what they had recently fixed. The experience was generally pain free which is important because I hate car shopping. The fact that it's a local dealer helps too because they have a relationship with the community.
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Apocalypse Now is finally available on hi-def Blu-ray Disc. The three-disc set features the original 1979 cut of Apocalypse Now, Apocalypse Now Redux (2001), and the making-of documentary Hearts of Darkness (1991). Francis Ford Coppola oversaw the film transfers to 1080p AVC coded video with audio offered in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The films will be presented in their original 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio — a first for the films as home media releases.
Exclusive features on the Blu-ray Disc set include a 48-page printed collectible booklet with never-before-seen photos, storyboard gallery, audio commentary with Francis Ford Coppola and Coppola conversations with Martin Sheen and writer John Milius.
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Lady Gaga is set to star in a Gucci murder film by Ridley Scott
Expect early 90s, high society glamour in the retelling of the killing of Guccio Gucci's grandson
For the follow-up to her feature film debut in A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga will portray the wife (and later convicted murderer) of Maurizio Gucci, grandson of Guccio Gucci, the label's founder.
The Gucci dynasty drama will be directed by Ridley Scott – and drama is the appropriate word. Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) was left by Maurizio Gucci for a younger woman in 1985. Though they subsequently divorced in 1991, fingers were pointed at Reggiani when her ex-husband was murdered by a hired hitman in 1995.
A sensational trial ensued, with the media dubbing Reggiani the "Black Widow". Despite her daughters claims that an earlier brain tumour had affected her personality, she was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
In October 2016 she was released on good behaviour, having served 18 years.
Ridley Scott's film about the murder will be scripted by Roberto Bentivegna, but based on a book by Sara Gay Forden: "The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed."
Filming will begin shortly after the four-time Academy Award nominated director finishes production on the historical drama The Last Duel.
Starring in A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga won an Oscar for Best Song – "Shallow" – and was nominated for best actress.
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Being aware of its effects can help with both prevention and relief!
Either you or someone you know will be affected by the disease of Osteoporosis. But there is good news. More and more people are becoming aware of the effects of "Osteoporosis" and its predecessor "Osteopenia" and are taking preventive measures to insure that it does not lead to fractures and other serious consequences.
Current statistics indicate that half of all women and a third of all men over 50 will break a bone because of Osteoporosis and it remains the 3rd leading cause of death after the age of 65. National Osteoporosis Awareness Month is designed to get people to realize just how important bone health is. The skeletal system is the foundation for our bodies. It provides more than just strength and protection and is arguably one of our most critical systems.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis describes the problem: "Osteoporosis, or porous bone is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. It is often called a "silent" disease because it has no discernable symptoms until there is a bone fracture. Like other tissues in the body, bone tissue is in a state of constant flux – remodeling and rebuilding. There are many influences on bone mass and strength, such as genetics, hormones, physical exercise and diet (especially intake of calcium, phosphate, vitamin D, and other nutrients). Osteoporosis occurs when there are problems with these factors, resulting in more bone loss than bone rebuilding.
Yesterday: Osteoporosis was considered a "woman's menopausal problem" and didn't recognize that men, too, can also have the disease which poses a significant threat to their mobility and independence. There were few diagnostic tools available to diagnose the disease.
Today: Now, health care professionals recognize that the devastating consequences of low bone mass such as broken bones, can be prevented!!! Bone mineral density of the hip is the best predictor of fracture. Studies showed that body weight, diet, physical activity, family history and medication use are important risk factors.
Tomorrow: Advances in scientific knowledge have ushered in a new era in bone health, one in which bone fractures can be prevented in the vast majority of individuals and identified early and treated effectively in those who do get them. Consider that we are an aging population. Today's Baby Boomer and Gen-Xer is tomorrow's Super Senior. A Super Senior is defined as someone 65 or older whom, according to Dr. Scott Olson of the Living Well Daily Blog, as "someone who looks 20 years younger than they are… still running circles around peers, kids, grandkids and on the golf course." These Super Seniors have chosen a healthy lifestyle that includes nutrition, exercise that keeps them moving, maintaining strong relationships, continuing lifelong learning and depending more on therapeutic wellness than medications to keep them active.
Let's face a fun fact. We are all going to live longer. Being aware of how we can impact our health to allow us to enjoy living longer, including being aware of our bone health, will only make the journey better!


The United States maintains a complex web of embargoes and economic sanctions programs levied against various countries, entities, and individuals. These programs are constantly evolving as evidenced by the many developments of 2017 impacting Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba, and key industry sectors. Despite the complexity of these programs and the fact that they are constantly changing, U.S. companies operating in overseas markets are expected to understand the rules, manage risks, and stay fully compliant. The consequences of non-compliance can be severe, including civil and/or criminal penalties, the suspension of export privileges, increased government scrutiny, and negative publicity.
This two-part webinar, presented by Melissa Proctor of Miller Proctor Law PLLC, will cover each of the current embargo and economic sanctions programs enforced by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Ms. Proctor will also offer concrete recommendations and best practices for compliance and for staying abreast of new regulatory and legislative developments as they arise.
Webinar participants are invited to submit questions during each webinar. The final 30 minutes of each webinar will be allotted to answering attendees' questions. Each registrant will receive a copy of the presentation, certificate of completion, and access to the webinar recordings.
Melissa Proctor has been advising clients for over 20 years on the full range of issues involving embargoes and economic sanctions compliance, export controls, international trade, customs laws and regulations, anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance, and other government agency requirements relating to the cross-border movement of goods, information, and services.
Two-Part Webinar Series: Unlike most ECTI webinars, this training consists of two webinars to allow the presenter to address each of the embargoes and economic sanctions programs that impact U.S. companies and their foreign affiliates.
Participants should have at least basic familiarity with U.S. embargoes and sanctions enforced by OFAC, and the various country restrictions under the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.


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'The Dark Tower' TV Series, Which is Apparently Still Happening, Will Be a Complete Reboot
Posted on Friday, October 20th, 2017 by Chris Evangelista
Remember when The Dark Tower came out several years ago? Okay, it was actually only a few months, but it feels like an eternity, especially because the film was such an overall disappointment. Fans who had been waiting forever to see Stephen King's epic fantasy series leap to the big screen were heartbroken with the results, and the film barely broke even, taking in about $111 million at the worldwide box office. Despite this disappointment, a Dark Tower TV series is apparently still in the works. And perhaps because of these disappointments, it's going to be a complete reboot.
I'm guessing most Stephen King fans would like to forget all about The Dark Tower movie that came out earlier this year. The big screen adaptation of King's popular fantasy novel series had no concept of what made those books memorable, and instead watered the complex mythology down into a dull, boring slog that not even the charismatic Idris Elba could save. Instead of being treated to a well-thought-out realization of King's books, audiences were instead subject to the sight of Matthew McConaughey evilly cooking up some chicken.
Despite the financial and critical disappointment of The Dark Tower (it currently sits at 15% on Rotten Tomatoes), there are still plans to turn King's books into a TV series. The original idea was for the series to continue what the film started, with Dark Tower film director Nikolaj Arcel heavily involved with the project. Back when The Dark Tower hit theaters, Arcel said of the show:
"It's being written. I was part of writing the pilot, like the first season ideas and the pilot and the second episode. It's gonna be awesome. What was exciting about that, whereas with the film, we were really trying to create an introduction and make a standalone film that could sort of live in itself, but what was also exciting, working on the TV show at the same time, is that is totally canon."
Arcel makes it sound as if the show would still at least have some connection to the film, but that many no longer be the case. Sitting down to talk with Vulture, Stephen King revealed that if and when we see a Dark Tower series, it'll be a complete reboot:
"The major challenge was to do a film based on a series of books that's really long, about 3,000 pages. The other part of it was the decision to do a PG-13 feature adaptation of books that are extremely violent and deal with violent behavior in a fairly graphic way…That was something that had to be overcome, although I've gotta say, I thought [screenwriter] Akiva Goldsman did a terrific job in taking a central part of the book and turning it into what I thought was a pretty good movie. The TV series they're developing now…we'll see what happens with that. It would be like a complete reboot, so we'll just have to see."
The Walking Dead showrunner Glen Mazzara has been hired to oversee the Dark Tower TV show, but who knows if, and when, we'll see it. While the film was a disappointment, King's work is more popular now than ever. That, plus the combination of the built-in fanbase for the books, may be enough to get The Dark Tower TV series off the ground.
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Hunters Mill is a family-centered neighborhood in West Columbia, SC. These homes have prices between $85,200 and $215,500. While most of the homes have three bedrooms, some do have four or five bedrooms. Square footage varies greatly in Hunters Mill; it ranges from 1115 feet and 3270 feet. Lexington One is the school district for this neighborhood. Hunters Mill offers a pool and cabana for its residents and assocation fees include common area and sidewalk maintenance.


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