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La prima moschea del Giappone
神戸モスク (مسجد كوبيه) è la moschea più antica del Giappone.
Fu inaugurata nel 1935 ma la sua storia ha inizio nel 1928, quando il Comitato dei Musulmani di Kobe iniziò a raccogliere fondi per la sua costruzione.
La moschea di Kobe è qualcosa di tataro:
La storia della moschea di Kobe è strettamente connessa alla storia della famiglia dei Kirky, che erano fra quei tatari turcofoni provenienti dall'Asia centrale e dalla Russia cui il Giappone diede asilo agli albori della Rivoluzione bolscevica durante la Prima guerra mondiale (1914-18) (fonte).
p.s. Riporto di seguito l'intero testo in inglese sulla storia della moschea di Kobe perché quando i testi li trovi nella cache di google vuol dire che sono a rischio di sparizione.
The Story of Kobe Muslim Mosque
The Japanese name 'Kobe' can be translated into English as 'Gate of God', so it is no wonder that the first mosque to be built in Japan was established in the city of Kobe.
The past serves as a reminder, a lesson, and an inspiration to us all, so let us show respect to our elder brothers and sisters, for they are walking history books. This glimpse into the lives of the pioneers who established Islam and built Kobe Mosque was obtained in an interview with our oldest brother, Farid Kilky, who served on the mosque committee for 45 years, the last 20 years president. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to him for sharing with us his unique view of the life of the original Muslim community of Kobe . Thanks are also due to Imam Mohsen, because if it were not for his encouragement this story would have been lost for ever, covered by the sands of time.
The history of Kobe mosque is closely interwoven with the story of the Kirky family, who were among the Turkish-speaking Tartars from Central Asia and Russia granted asylum in Japan in the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution during World War I (1914-18). Under threat of religious persecution by the communist regime the Tartars first sought refuge in Turkey to avoid the fierce purges of the Stalin's Red Army. Having obtained Turkish passports some settled as far away as Finland and many more emigrated to neighboring Manchuria . However, there was little opportunity to make a living in China , which was undeveloped at that time, so they sought asylum in Japan , where they had heard society was more technologically advanced. This was a courageous move, considering they had little money and no knowledge of the Japanese language, but the Tartars have reputation as brave men, warriors and scholars. Among them is the famous leader Salahudin al Ayoobi, who drove back the Crusaders who came to take Jerusalem from the Muslims. The Tartars have left the world a great heritage, but one their lesser known achievements is their contribution to the establishment of Kobe Mosque.
Farid Kirky was born in 1926 in Nagoya , where the Kirky family originally settled when they first arrived in Japan in 1922. There was a small community of about thirteen families that established a small school there. As his business in Nagoya was not going well his father, Hussein Kirky, decided that the future of his growing family would be brighter in Kobe , so they joined the community of two-hundred Turkish speaking Tartars, who formed the Turkish Tartar Association of Kobe. Having been forced to leave everything behind them in Russia , the Tartars were not wealthy, but they were resourceful, hard working, thrifty people, and Hussein Kirky was a shining example. He preferred walking to taking a bus and disliked wasting money on taxis. He was a devout Muslim, a kind father, a vigorous and charismatic man who quickly rose to be a prominent member of the Kobe community.
The first Muslims to settle in Kobe were traders. In the early days when their numbers were small, they would gather at someone's house to pray together. Later, in the 1920's when many wealthy Indians came they established the Kobe India Club, and prayers were held there. For larger gatherings they would hire a hall from the Tor Hotel .
By the mid-20's, there were amongst the foreign community some very prominent Indian businessmen, both Muslim and Hindu, who were successfully operating large scale businesses, mostly in textiles. Other members of the Muslim community were Arabs, including the staff of the Egyptian Embassy and there was an Egyptian butcher called Musa whose shop, which was located directly opposite the present mosque, supplied the community with halal meat, which at that time could be slaughtered on the premises. He was a great character and always wore an Egyptian fez when he was at work in his shop. He was not married and returned to Egypt after the war. On Muslim Festivals he would slaughter a cow for seven people and a sheep for three. Later, when the slaughtering of livestock was permitted only in the local slaughterhouse, this practice was stopped and instead the equivalent value in cash was sent to the needy in Muslim countries.
The thriving community began to expand and in the late 1920's there were so many Muslims that they decided it was time to build a mosque. In 1928 a committee was formed, and the many Indian and several Middle-Eastern businessmen from Egypt and Saudi Arabia, who frequently traveled abroad, decided that wherever they went from then on they would ask the wealthy Muslims they met for donations to build the mosque.
It took 5-6 years to raise enough money. Finally, the president of the committee, Mr. Ferozuddin, a wealthy Indian businessman, donated the bulk of the money, 66,000 yen, which was a huge sum in those days. A suitable piece of land was purchased and on Friday 30 th November, 1934, the foundation stone was laid by Mr. Muhammad Bochia, the man who was primarily responsible for initiating and guiding the project.
The construction, by the Japanese Takenaka Construction Company took two years, and construction was supervised untiringly by Mr.Vallynoor Mohamed. The Mosque was finally opened by Mr. Ferozuddin on Friday, August 2 nd , 1935 before a large international gathering of Muslim men and women, coming from many lands, including India , Russia , Manchuria , China , Turkistan, Java , Japan , Egypt and Afghanistan . After a short speech by Mr. P.M. Master, the President of the committee, Mr. Ferozuddin opened the mosque gate with a silver key and proceeded to the minaret to give the first Adhan for the Friday Prayer. The prayer was lead by the first imam, Imam Mohamed Shamguni.
As they were still in the heat of summer, they waited until October 11 th before inviting Japanese officials and leaders of the non-Muslim community to see the mosque. About six-hundred visitors attended, and the event was followed by a great reception in the Tor Hotel . The mayor of Kobe , Mr. Ginjiro Katsuda, said in his message to the Muslim community on this great occasion that he shared the joy and satisfaction of the Muslims and hoped that the mosque would be an instrument to promote friendship among races. He added; "I feel I am expressing, in this message of congratulation, not only my own personal feelings but the feelings of all the people of Kobe . As the years have gone by Japan and Muslim countries including Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and also India, have felt closer and closer, and it is my earnest wish that this new place of worship will prove to be another strong link in the chain of Muslim-Japanese friendship."
As Islam was not recognized as an official religion by the Japanese government at that time, the deeds to the Mosque had to be registered in the name of an individual, and Mr. Ferozuddin, who had generously donated so much of his wealth to purchasing the land, was the natural person to assume this responsibility. One of the community's first tasks after constructing the mosque was to achieve recognition of Islam as an official religion by the Japanese government, so that the Muslims can enjoy the same privileges as people of other established religions residing in Japan .
The Muslims of Kobe had raised 118,774.73 yen for the construction. Much of this money had been collected by businessmen from companies in India , and also included were generous donations from the Egyptian and Afghan consulates and the Turko-Tartar Association. The total cost of the building, School, ground, walls, furniture and outbuildings was 87,302.25 yen, and they wisely decided to invest the rest of the money in real-estate. They bought three properties. The smallest was a property in Yamato-dori, which is a parking lot today . There was a building which became the school where the young Farid Kirky studied. The largest, which was purchased from a German resident of Kobe , was a 160 tsubo plot in Kitano-cho, which included a 5-storey Ijinkan , European-style house.
Mr. Bigilitzi, another Turko-Tartar, who assumed the presidency of the mosque committee around 1938, moved into the second floor of the Kitano property with his family. The Kirky family also moved in taking the ground floor. It was just before the beginning of WWII, and the community, which at that time consisted mainly of Indians and Turkish Tartars and some Arabs, was thriving. In Ramadan, Iftar was served in the basement everyday, and Muslim Festivals, Eids were very lively events. Tables were set out in the basement and every family would contribute some food so that the locals and people who had come from further away could enjoy sharing an Eid party together, after the Eid prayer. The Tartar community was very close, and on Eids they would celebrate for three days, going from house to house visiting relatives and friends, giving presents to the children, taking care of the elderly people and serving each other tea or coffee while eating the delicious traditional Turkish sweetmeats and other traditional recipes that they had prepared especially for the occasion.
The Muedhin at that time was Ahmedy Mohammady, a Turk who came to Japan in the 1920's. He lived in the mosque and took the responsibilities of caretaker, cleaner, and gardener very seriously. He was very strict with the children and would not allow them to play or make a noise in the mosque. He would stop young women from bringing babies into the mosque, because he was concerned that when they put them down so that they could pray, they might soil the carpet. Even in his old age in the 1980's and 90's, he would still climb the minaret to call the Adhan (Call to prayer). However, the local community finally requested that this practiced be stopped as the noise was disturbing the non-Muslims. After that, the adhan was only pronounced in the mosque and amplified with a small speaker. Ahmedy Muhammady lived to be 102 years old, may Allah have mercy on him.
When the first Imam of Kobe Mosque, Imam Shamguni passed away in 1938, Hussein Kirky senior was the natural choice to take the position of honorary imam until the next imam arrived. However, the next imam never did arrive, and as imam, Hussein Kirky continued to lead the prayers for 40 years. He was loved by all the community, for whom he cared as if they were his own family.
Farid Kirky, having grown up in Kobe as the son of the honorary imam, was very much in the center of the community. He studied for 5 years in the Turkish school, next to the mosque, where the students would pray together and spend two hours every day studying Arabic, classical and modern Turkish, in addition to regular subjects.
In 1939, World War II began, and after Pearl Harbor, when Japan became involved in the war, the Indian community evacuated, and many of the Tartars moved away too. First the Americans bombed Tokyo and Yokohama , and then they started to fire-bomb the shipyards of Akashi . Slowly, the sound of the bombs drew nearer to Kobe , and it was time to evacuate the mosque.
To prevent fires and to protect the beautiful parquet floors against incendiary bombs, they were covered with oil paper, then old tatami, and finally a foot of sand, so the Muslims who remained in Kobe could not pray in the mosque during the war. In the 1943, the mosque was commandeered by the Japanese navy who needed to store some special equipment in the basement. The committee was never told exactly what this equipment was but they had no choice but to agree, and in any case the mosque could not be used. It must have been important as there were always around ten Japanese soldiers on guard outside the mosque which was used by the military until the end of the war.
One of our Japanese visitors kindly sent us this picture taken at the end of WWII, from his grandfather's collection. Looking from Mt.Rokko you can see the mosque standing firm in the foreground surounded by the ruins caused by the Allied bombing raids on the city.
In 1947, after the war ended, the Muslims gradually started coming back to Kobe . Many Tartars came from China , and the Tartar community grew to about 360. The Indian businessmen and their families began to return, only to find many of their homes had been completely devastated by the Allies' incendiary bombs.
Kobe Mosque was returned to the Muslim community. By the grace of God, it was still standing, but there were some cracks in the outer walls and they were all blackened by smoke. Moreover, the intense heat of the fires caused by the incendiary bombs had melted and destroyed all the windows and the wooden school building and washrooms next to the mosque were completely destroyed.
This picture of Kobe Mosque, was taken in 1945 after the bombing of the Second World War. It was considered a safe haven by the Japanese miliary, who would shelter in the basement during Allied bombing raids.
Unfortunately no original plans remain today as the company offices were destroyed and the blue-prints were lost during the war. Many years later, when the company was requested to give an estimate to extend the mosque, they could not find any records or plans of their work.
Oil rich nations like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were requested to help, and Kuwait immediately donated about 2,000 pounds sterling which was used to restore the mosque. Glass for the new windows was imported from Germany . Abdul Hadi Debbs, a prominent committee member and wealthy business man, who had come to Japan in 1935 soon after the mosque was completed, helped with the restoration and Mr. Al Bakir donated the chandelier and paid for the air-conditioning system to be installed.
The Muslim school had been destroyed by fire bombs and as the community began to grow again, so did the need for a place to educate their children, so they began collecting money to build a new school. After 3 years, the Turkish community had collected about 1.3 million yen, which was enough to buy a piece of land next to the mosque. This 150 tsubo plot where the parking lot is today had been a foreigner's house before it was destroyed in the war. The land was purchased and a school was built on it. It had a large hall and there was a place for women upstairs. A small building for toilets and wudu was also constructed behind the mosque. Some of the women of the Turkish community, including Farid Kirky's sister, began to teach there, and Farid's son and daughter both learned to speak Turkish and Arabic there.
As the community was growing older, so the need for a graveyard was growing. Before the present Foreigners' Cemetery was opened on Mt. Rokko , the first Muslim graveyard was located on the mountainside about one kilometer from the present Shin Kobe station next to a temple in Kasogano Street . Later, Farid's mother, Zahra Hasen Kilky was buried there. When the foreigners' cemetery was completed, all of the 50 or 60 Muslims' remains were moved there. Imam Hussein Kirky personally supervised this work every day for several months. He would be very careful with the remains and treat them with great respect and pray for the deceased. The site of these graves is on the right a little down the hill from the present graveyard.
Meanwhile, Mr. Farid Kilky worked hard and established his place in the business community. At one time he held the franchise for Ford motor cars, and even met with Henry Ford himself on several occasions. Mr. Ford could never remember his name and frequently addressed him as the 'Turk'. Farid was too polite to point out that his true ancestors were the Tartar warriors of the Steppes. Kirky-san became a well-known figure in Kobe , respected and loved by everyone he met, Japanese and foreigners.
The new Japanese Ministry of Trade and Industry, tasked with rebuilding Japan's economy helped Japanese trading companies to establish themselves and as the grew larger and larger during the 1950's they began to take over the export trade. Sadly, companies with smaller working capitol could not compete, Muslim trader's businesses began to decline, and many of the Tartars returned to Turkey or moved to the USA and Australia . The Kirky's neighbor, Mr. Bigilitzi, who had served the community as the second president of the mosque committee until the 1960's could no longer continue in Japan . When the Biglitzi family moved eventually moved out, the large five-storey Kitano house became too big for one family, and so the Kirky family moved out too and rented a smaller house. When Mr. Biglitsy left, Mr. Enver Starkow, also a Tartar, who had been the secretary of the mosque since the beginning was promoted to the post of President and Farid Kilky also became a committee member around this time.
Soon only a handful of families, including the Kirkys were left in the city that they loved. Farid was running his car business. Unfortunately, he too became a victim of the expansion of large Japanese companies, and he sold his franchise for Ford Motor Company to the Kintetsu Company of Japan . However, he continued to run the yard which employed around 200 workers.
As the community was shrinking, so was the number of students in the school, and the building, which due to a shortage of funds had been constructed as cheaply as possible, was getting run down. Eventually it was rented out to a company for storage. Finally the building became too old and it was pulled down and the land was given over to the mosque and used for parking.
In 1978 Mr. Starkow died, and Farid Kirky, who was now the senior member of the committee, took over as president.
In 1984, after leading a vigorous and healthy life, Imam Hussein Kirky became ill at the age of 84. He was found to have chest cancer, and after receiving and operation he lived on for another two years. He passed away in 1986, and is buried in the Muslim section of the Foreigners' Cemetery on Mount Rokko , may Allah have mercy on him.
At this time, two Filipino Muslims Mahid Mutilan and Yahya, who had been educated at the University of Al-Azhar in Cairo , came to Kobe under the sponsorship of the Libyan Government, which had sent them to do missionary work in Japan . Mahid, the senior of the two missionaries, assumed the position of temporary Imam. Yahya acted as muedhin and taught Quran recitation and Arabic in the mosque school.
In the early 1980's the Kitano building was lying vacant, and as land tax was getting expensive the committee decided to rent it as a dormitory to Kobe Women's College next to the Mosque. It was used by the college for 2-3 years but then after an inspection the Kobe fire-department declared it unsafe because due the effects of subsidence and to its advanced age many of the doors and windows were stuck. In those days, the government did not offer any financial assistance for the renovation of private property, and as it would cost too much to repair, it was once more left vacant. Eventually it became to costly to pay tax on the site, and in the late 1980's it was decided to demolish the building. On hearing this, the Kobe City Council asked the mosque committee to donate it to the city, because of its unique and historical design. The committee agreed and it was moved piece by piece at a cost of 25 million yen to Sorakoen, a large park of more than 10,000 tsubo which had been the property of a previous mayor of Kobe , some 100 years ago. It still stands there today, restored to its former glory.
The temporary imam, Mahid Mutilan returned to the Philippines in 1988, where he built an Islamic school, and eventually became the governor of a province in Mindanao . In Mahid's absence, Yahya assumed the position of temporary imam. Then al-Azhar asked the committee if they would like them to send an imam from Egypt . They accepted, and Imam Muhammad arrived in around 1993.
The Kitano site, which had been leveled, remained empty for 10-15 years, because the mosque had no money to develop it. However the land tax on this valuable piece of ground was a heavy burden on the mosque finances, and the committee decided to make a deal with the city to reduce these expenses. In return for allowing the city to use the land free of charge as a children's park, the mosque was exempted from paying land tax on it, which was a very convenient arrangement since they could not use it anyhow at the time. The city put a slide, a roundabout and some swings on it and it continued to be a children's park for several years.
During the 1990's Mr. Kirky, due to his advancing age, passed the presidency to another committee member, Mr. Fouad Debs, a wealthy Lebanese-born Syrian textile trader and the owner of several properties in downtown Kobe . His father, Abdul Hadi Debs was a respected member of the Muslim business community, and Ezzat Debs was one of the original donors of Kobe Mosque. His son Fouad was widely respected for his business acumen, generosity, and religious devotion. He had memorized a great deal of the Holy Quran which he loved to recite, and he would lead the taroweeh prayers during Ramadan and act as imam when the occasion arose. When the mosque committee decided that the outbuildings of the mosque needed replacing, Mr. Debs donated 50 million yen towards its construction, and in 1992 the Kobe Mosque Cultural Center housing the washing facilities, classrooms, offices, library and apartments was finally completed at a cost of 110 million yen.
The Great Kobe Earthquake occurred on January 17, 1995 at 5:46:46 a.m. in the southern part of Hy?go Prefecture and lasted for approximately 20 seconds. It devastated the whole city of Kobe . About five-thousand people lost their lives and 35,000 were injured. 180,000 buildings were damaged and 300,000 people were left homeless. However Kobe Mosque, owing to its basement and structure, was able to endure through this terrible earthquake that measured 7.3 on the Richter magnitude scale and 6.8 on the Moment magnitude scale. It is astonishing to note that only the Mosque survived in the center of the city, while buildings on either side were completely destroyed. This miracle took vital importance among the Japanese and the Muslims, was widely covered by the media, and the mosque became a refuge for the survivors amongst the Muslim community, some of whom had lost their homes.
As land prices rose, the property became more valuable and consequently the land tax due on it increased rapidly during the 'Bubble economy'. Some income was derived from the parking facilities, but so many problems also arose from misuse by the Muslim visitors, who especially on Fridays impeded the use of the parking spaces by its regular Japanese tenants. After serious deliberation, the committee decided to lease the land to a company specializing in automated parking lots in the city which was reliably taking care of Mr. Fouad Debs's land in the city. This wise move has continued to supply the mosque with 550,000 yen each month of valuable income to cover its expenses.
One day when Mr. Farid Kirky was preparing to transfer the deeds of the parking lot into the mosque's name, he noticed while checking the papers that the deeds to the Mosque were still registered in Mr. Ferozuddin's name. Such a long time had passed and no one who had been present during that time was in the committee, so nobody imagined that the mosque was not actually the designated owner of the property. The committee tried to have the deeds changed, but legally this was not possible without Mr. Ferozuddin's agreement. They contacted his family and asked him to come to Japan but he wouldn't come. They were anxious to resolve this matter so they discussed the issue with their lawyer who recommended that they negotiate through the foreign office. This made it possible for them to order Mr. Ferozuddin to return, and he agreed to transfer the deeds on the condition that his son was installed as a permanent, though absent member of the mosque committee.
Imam Muhammad completed his 2-year term as Imam with al-Azhar, but as he had taken a Japanese wife, he decided to stay in the country which he loved and continue to serve the community. He was assisted by some rich people from the Gulf who continued to pay his salary. He was loved by the community, and continued to lead the prayers until he became seriously ill. He was diagnosed as having throat cancer, which was in an advanced and incurable state. He was admitted to Kobe General Hospital , where he was cared for cared for by his wife and frequently visited by the community until it was clear that he could not recover. He was transported home to Egypt to say farewell to his family. Sadly, soon after returning to Egypt and he passed away there, may Allah have mercy on him.
During this time, Al-Azhar University sent Imam Mohsen Bayoumy from Egypt . He arrived in January, 2000 and after a year alone in Japan he was joined by his wife and three children to stay with him in the mosque. He was loved and respected as wise scholar and devout imam, and after his contract with the University ended he was requested to remain in Japan to teach continue to teach the community. He accepted and continues to live in Kobe , supporting his family on a modest stipend provided by the mosque committee.
Yahya stayed on as muedhin, teacher and temporary Imam until he reach the age of sixty and was retired by the Libyan Government in 2002 He returned to the Philippines where he had constructed a mosque and Islamic school, and continues to teach there.
The expenses of the mosque continued to increase, and as it grew old, repairs were needed to the roof and water pipes. Taxes also increased. To cover this burden, in 2004 Mosque President Fouad Debs generously put up the money to construct a small rental apartment complex on the site. This new property now brings in some income to help maintain the mosque structure, which is at the time of writing over 70 years old and in need of repair. Towards the end of his life he suffered many serious illnesses, and finally passed away in 2005 while visiting his family in Lebanon . After Mr. Fouad passed away, Mr. Yusuf Badhelia, A merchant from a wealthy Indian family, became president of the mosque committee, and Fouad's son, Soubhi Debs continues to serve on the committee today.
Mr. Farid Kirky continued to serve as a member of the mosque committee for 45 years, eventually becoming the mosque president in the late 1970's. He retired recently due to advancing age, but still remains a strong guiding influence on the committee and an inspiration to the community who love and respect him. He has been a great ambassador for Islam in Japan , frequently interviewed by local TV companies and newspapers about the history of the community. Once more we would like to conclude by thanking him for his cooperation in producing this article.
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One Response to La prima moschea del Giappone
P. on 2010-11-15 at 09:40
Molto interessante la storia dei Kirky. Così, alla buona e all'improvviso mi vengono alla mente alcune "costruzioni identitarie". A parte l'errore sull'appartenza tatara di Saladino (che però può essere un indicatore, qualora i tataro-giapponesi l'abbiano portata con loro o presa per buona) che era curdoide, il "cognome di famiglia" mi sembra più improntato alla religione ("Quaranta": i "colonizzatori musulmani" sono sempre 40, come 7 sono le tombe dello stesso santo che li guida) che ad un gruppo clanico. Certo potrebbe essere anche un etnonimo tribale, con il "Quaranta che coincide" e fa tombola, come spesso succede.
Se il nome "Nogaya" della cittadina è dato da loro o per loro dai giapponesi, ho già in mente la mappa della "migrazione" (che parte nel 1812-20, cent'anni prima), i territori aviti e quelli intermedi. Ma non si può nè scrivere e nè dire, perché non è vero che in Europa c'erano i turchi, e tantomeno i musulmani. E non è vero soprattutto che sono stati sterminati.


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To every single person who has used our service, thank you. You have been part of a wonderful community of like-minded people, open to finding love and meeting people. There are so many dating apps now, so many ways to meet people, which are often free and very quick. Whilst Soulmates has always been a premium offering, focused on creating a safe and fun space for like-minded people to meet and hopefully find love, we find ourselves as very little fish in a very big pool.
While we love Guardian Soulmates, it is the right time for us to bow out.
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College dating – What to avoid when dating in college. Okay, perhaps not when we are actually in class, but surely throughout our years of education. The golden rule in college is that you make friends and meet girls in.
In a Starbucks on the Boston University campus, Dave Griffin sat down with an acquaintance from his hometown of Duxbury. Griffin placed two coffees and two croissants on the table. Griffin and his date caught up on how freshman year had been, the conversation tinged with awkwardness, until they reached the minute time limit. Before they parted ways, he invited her on a second date. Unknown to his companion, Griffin had invited her for coffee as part of an assignment for a Boston College class whose instructor, Kerry Cronin, gives extra credit to any student who will go on a date.
The reason? This is a generation that has grown up with relatively low expectations in the realm of happily every after. Theirs is a world where most embrace group activities, punctuated with the periodic hookup, and communicate largely in digital bursts of characters instead of in person. Cronin says this all came together for her during a lecture she gave about the campus hookup culture eight years ago. That year, Cronin gave the option of going on a date to students in a seminar she taught to juniors and seniors that examined relationships, spirituality, and personal development.
Only one of the 15 students did. The next semester, she made the assignment mandatory, and some students began choosing the course specifically for that reason, saying they had trouble asking people out on dates on their own. Cronin is associate director of the Lonergan Institute, a philosophy research center at Boston College. She now teaches a philosophy class for freshmen and sophomores that includes discussions of personal ethical and moral choices, and the optional dating assignment is part of the syllabus.
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As an Amazon reseller, good reputation means good business. Reputation depends on a lot of things including having a great product, and excellent customer services. Don't let your reputation go down the drain simply because you don't have the right freight forwarder.
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Before we begin, it is important to know how a good freight forwarder can help your business propel towards success. A good freight forwarder will complete its contract with you by delivering the goods as promised, but a great freight forwarder will always go a mile ahead and actually be an important part of your business.
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This is our TCM Logos Megapack for Football Manager 2019 Mobile. A big thanks to TCMLogos.com for the original source pack!
The pack contains over 10,000 club logos, 3,000 competition logos and 228 nation logos.
This pack is around 550MB compressed, and as with all of our graphics files, are available for all of our members using Torrents.
Once your pack is extracted, rename it to Logos. Create a new folder called Pictures and move the Logos folder into it.
If you downloaded on your computer, extract the files using your file manager, or a program like 7Zip. To copy the files to your device, use an application like AirDroid or connect your device via USB, and copy the folder structure into the Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2019 Mobile/normal/graphics/logos directory. You might need to create this directory. Once finished, you should see a folder with 3 folders inside, each containing lots of logos and a config.xml file. Transferring these files will take a long time!
If your logos are still not appearing correctly in the game, you should go to the Android/data/football.manager.games.fm19.mobile/files/installed/application_support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2019 Mobile/normal/Caches folder on your device and delete any files in there. You should then restart your device.
West Ham is not missing. Clear your cache as the instructions say.
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I've downloaded this and the kit pack. I know what I am doing, I installed skins packs etc in previous versions and I am making facepacks and skins for pc version. I did everything here correctly and it simply isn't working. Correct path, cleared cache, restarted. Done everything. It simply isn't working for me. Samsung J5. I didn't had any problems on the previous versions. Any help here?
I've done everything and it just aint happening.
Installed in the correct path, reload skin and nothing.
Clear cache and restarted phone and still nothing.
I had the same problem in fmm17, with rb leipzig, I did everything and still didn't work.
So i look for the number of the .png logo of rb leipzig and memorized it.
Then renamed rb salzburg png file; to the leipzig number and got the salzburg logo on leipzig.


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Anupam Mittal Of 'Shark Tank India' Opens Up On Bankruptcy, Says, 'Jeb Mein Do Kaudi Nahi Bachi'
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The business reality show, Shark Tank India's handsome judge, Anupam Mittal is famous for his luxurious lifestyle. He often shares glimpses of his happy life on his Instagram handle. However, not many know that there was a time when Anupam faced bankruptcy when he was in his twenties. And like every Indian, he had gone through relatives' taunts.
Anupam Mittal is the founder and CEO of Shaadi.com. He is married to the actress, Aanchal Kumar, who was also a part of the fourth season of Bigg Boss. The duo tied the knot in 2013. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, whom they have named Alyssa, on December 16, 2017.
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Recently, in an interview with Mashable India, Anupam recalled the time when he led a grand life in his twenties. He revealed that he used to rent out cruise ships and stadiums for parties. He revealed that he started a venture called Strategy.com, and it was worth 40 billion dollars. He was a multi-millionaire. He was quoted as saying:
"Some of us kids got together and started a venture called Strategy.com, just before the dot com boom. And we became worth $40 billion. We were multi-millionaires in our early 20s, at least on paper."
However, life took a 360-degree turn, and he was left with not a single penny. He revealed that it happened after the meltdown happened in 2000. He also added that relatives critised him for losing all the hard-earned money. He said:
"When we had money, we had a blast. We used to rent out entire football stadiums just for parties. We used to rent out cruise ships. Our company would be shut for a week, and we'd be chilling on three cruise ships. It was a different level. But when the meltdown happened in 2000, jeb mein do kaudi nahi bachi."
For the unversed, Anupam was one of the judges of the first season of Shark Tank India. He rose to the limelight with other successful entrepreneurs like Ashneer Grover, Peyush Bansal, Ghazal Alagh, Namita Thapar, Vinit Singh and Aman Gupta on the show.
Well, Anupam managed to earn all his money, and he lives a happy life!
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Collecting a judgment can be one of the more difficult and frustrating parts of your small claims case. Remember, if the judgment was in your favor and you are owed money, you are now referred to as the judgment creditor. The person who owes you the money is the judgment debtor.
Do not use illegal ways to collect your money.
Encourage the debtor to pay you voluntarily.
Ask a lawyer or collection agency for help.
Make sure you renew your judgment.
Ask the court for help.
The debtor may be protected from abusive or unfair ways to collect the debt. And generally, it is not a good idea for you to use unfair or deceitful tactics to get the money the debtor owes you.
Do not suggest the debtor will face criminal charges (if no crime was committed) or that the debtor's property will be taken (unless the law allows it and you intend to do it).
If you are too aggressive in collecting your judgment, the debtor may file for bankruptcy. This means you would have to file a claim in federal bankruptcy court. Because small claims are $7,500 or less, most small claims debtors can make payments over time. Try to work out a payment plan with the debtor.
Get tips to help you get the debtor to pay voluntarily.
Keep records of everything you do to collect the judgment.
Make a copy of the judgment.
Write down the debtor's contact information and list of assets, unless the debtor sent you a Judgment Debtor's Statement of Assets (Form SC-133) in which case you should find the assets listed there.
Keep track of your expenses. Many collection expenses can be reimbursed (added to the judgment so you can collect them).
To calculate interest on your judgment, keep a record of the date your judgment was entered. Usually this is the same date the court clerk mailed the Notice of Entry of Judgment (Small Claims) (Form SC-130 or Form SC-200). Also keep track of the dates of any partial payments made by the debtor. If the debtor does make a partial payment by check, make sure to make a note of the location of the bank branch and the account number.
You can ask a lawyer or collection agency to help you collect your judgment. But you may have to pay a percentage of the judgment in fees (some agencies charge only 15 percent or 20 percent). They may also ask you to assign the right to your judgment to them. Usually, a lawyer or collection agency will write letters to the debtor. They can also help locate the debtor's assets. You can also do these things yourself.
Judgments are enforceable for 10 years and are renewable for another 10 years and then renewable after that. You must renew your judgment before it expires (runs out). For more information, read Renew Your Judgment.
Suspend the debtor's real estate, contractor's, or driver's license.
Read Ways to Collect From the Debtor for all the things you can try to collect your judgment. And keep in mind that your court's small claims advisor may be able to help you fill out these forms and understand the court and collection process.


Some people offer slippers or nice, cushy socks to guests who enter their homes. The floors stay pristine in their unscuffed beauty, and the guests are comfy.
Well, it's way too late for our floors. That ship sailed a decade ago, and these days we regularly beg our guests to remain shod. There are two things that are unknowable: 1) the day and time that Jesus will return to take us to Glory, and 2) the mysterious ways of the omnipresent goo and gunk into which you will certainly step at my house. For Heaven's sake, people, keep your shoes on.
But filthy floors don't mean I should relinquish my hostess duties entirely, and the tremendous lowering of my standards doesn't mean I can't try to accommodate my guests in new and meaningful ways. And that's why I've decided, rather than a Longaberger basket of funky, fun, fuzzy socks, I will heretofore keep a giant tub of Vicks VapoRub at my front door and offer an undernose schmear to any brave enough to enter.
The truth is, I can clean my house by shoving things in closets and cupboards like the best of 'em. I can pull off parties and events, and only the people who come over very regularly know to comment on the difference between my Usual Housekeeping and my Presentable Housekeeping. Only my family, for example, watched me move my couch last Thanksgiving to make way for the Thanksgiving Table and scrape lakes of petrified milk from our cheapest of the cheap Ikea laminate floors.
My fake-it method of housekeeping, though, loses steam when it comes to the bathrooms.
THE BATHROOMS, you guys. The bathrooms which we let our boys use, and which I suspect will someday require a thorough gutting down to and beyond the subfloor in order to eliminate the persistent smell of pee. And I've tried – I've tried – to stuff the urine smell into closets and cupboards along with all the other superfluous clutter, but it refuses to be stuffed and lets itself out from its prison to run roughshod over my guests.
I've lit smelly candles that give people blinding headaches.
Let no one need to use my potty.
But Jesus is funny about the prayers he answers in the affirmative and the ones he doesn't. And Jesus remains very stubborn about acting like the magic wand I think he should be.
So my bathrooms are consistently hideous and terrifying, and I'm consistently embarrassed that I can't completely cover up the smell.
I came home from camp on Saturday, and the house was clean. The clutter was picked up. The dishes were done.
Because they're a force of nature.
Even the upstairs bathroom. The one that's out of the way. The one that's seldom used but manages to smell like old pee anyway because that's the popular thing for bathrooms in our house to do, and, I swear, if the downstairs bathroom jumped off a bridge, then the upstairs bathroom would jump, too.
Except this time, the upstairs bathroom smelled even worse than old pee.
It smelled like the Old Pee invited his friends over for a party after which they all vomited, passed out, died, and left their rotten pee corpses behind for giggles.
And that's when Greg discovered it.
With a washcloth blocking the drain.
Because someone, or as I like to call them, someones, thought it would be a super fun game to see how high, over days and days and with a cleverly blocked drain, they could fill a bathtub with pee.
The answer, for those of you keeping track at home, is about 1/8″.
About an eighth of an inch of urine at the high spot, accounting for the crusty, ring-around-the-tub evaporation effect.
I tell you this story because I love you, friends.
And I know that we mamas sometimes hang our heads, shame-faced, over our housekeeping shortcomings.
We blame ourselves for shoving clutter into closets and faking clean houses.
We pray that no one will need to use our potties.
And we apologize, apologize, apologize for our imperfections, unconsciously raising the bar of comparison higher and higher.
But I am here to tell you, friends, if your bathroom smells like perpetual pee, you are not alone.
And if you lack a Pee Ocean in your tub, you are, in fact, ahead of the game. You should sit straighter, mama, and hold your head high and banish shame.
Me, too, even with my anointed tub. I will also banish shame to the same place my pride and my dignity went – never to be seen or heard from again – 'cause who needs 'em?
As for me and my house, we will pray to Jesus. And arm ourselves with Lysol. And burn our tubs to the ground. (Or at least douse them in enough chemicals to ruin the local water supply for the next 20 years.) And offer our guests generous schmears of VapoRub for their upper lips. Because I will do what I can do, and I will release what I can't do, and I will live life love-loving my little pee-ers.
Yup! said the mom of six boys. I can relate.
I never much appreciated how disgusting we guys make the bathroom floor until I had my son. I didn't think it was possible to get so much pee on the floor. The smell of a pee soaked floor is not something I want to deal with, so I've made it a habit to clean the floor around the toilet daily.
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I have one son and one daughter, in that order. They are now married adults with children of their own. My son, twin boys. My daughter, two girls. I love my children and my grandchildren, however, some of my children's actions have in fact, come back to haunt them. I gave birth to my daughter exactly two years and one day after my son was born. When I got my new baby girl home, I spent one, and only one week with a sweet little bottom in diapers, and what seemed at the time, the rear end of a truck in much bigger diapers. My son was simple. One day, a big cup continually filled with water for him to drink, and a big bag of M&M's… oh, and a roll of toilet paper. The step stool was a magnificent idea proposed by my husband. So, son drinks water and has to pee. One square of toilet paper goes into the toilet. Son mounts step stool, and I say, "aim for the square!" He hits the square, washes his hands and receives 3 M&M's. We spent 8 hours in that bathroom, and after that, I never had a problem with my son.
My daughter on the other hand, was my challenge. It quite literally took me a year to potty train her. You see, she was stubborn. And a procrastinator. And at the very last moment would firmly announce "potty"! Then before even lifting a foot to move, began to pee. This fun was not limited to our home. Taking this child to the grocery store was the best. Nothing to drink all morning, yet, upon filling my buggy with a store full of groceries we would get into line, a cart in front of me, a cart behind me, and my daughter, on cue, would say that magic word… The cashiers hated me, and I spent a fortune re-purchasing everything that was now soggy and wet with pee.
My son's twins are new, so we'll see how that works at a future date. My daughter's 3 year old has not "christened" a grocery cart, but she has been as stubborn as her mother… the younger one has just turned two.


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Keshava, A Magnificent Obsession by Bhawana Somaaya
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Fingerprint! Publishing is excited to announce the release of its latest non-fiction title, Keshava, A Magnificent Obsession by noted Indian film journalist, critic, author, and historian Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya and Bhagavad Gita by Shubha Vilas. Beautifully packaged as a small, hardbound edition, Bhagavad Gita by Shubha Vilas brings forth the same lucidity and succinctness of Shubha Vilas's writings but this time in a much more concise and beautiful manner. This one is perfect as a keepsake.
Keshava, A Magnificent Obsession are folklores associated with the legend of Lord Krishna. This is a book of all whom Krishna loved and imbibed life into, be it the Tulsi plant, the flute, the tree where he romanced with his beloved Radhe in Vrindavan. Lord Krishna loved the Lotus flower that remained fragrant and pure despite the muck surrounding it, which was Krishna's message of life as well. The book also introduces us to Kamdhenu, better known as the wish fulfilling cow and a constant companion of Kaanha the cowherd, and the relevance of Shankh, the conch in Dwarikadish Krishna the emperor's life.
Bhawana Somaaya has been writing about Hindi cinema for over 35 years. She is a film critic, columnist and author of 13 books which includes biographies of Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini. Her books are a point of reference for students studying cinema at Whistling Woods, Manipal University, and now JNU, Delhi.
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The most common problem I hear from people is they arent making the kind of money they want to make with their Internet business. They dont know what the problem is and they want me to help.
with each site only breaking even or making a few hundred dollars every month.
Most opportunity seekers are not making the money they want or achieving their financial goals. Why?They are making a common mistake. They have too many sites, too many interests. This prevents them from focusing their efforts and creating the six figure income they dream of.
If you want to succeed on the Internet, you are much better-off staying focused. That means starting off with one site or idea and perfecting it before moving on to the next Internet adventure. Far too many people have a "get rich quick" mind-set. In fact, Id say almost all opportunity seekers have this mind-set.
They jump from one program to another hoping one of them will lead to success.
Opportunity seekers are always the first to jump on the next "big" moneymaking bandwagon. It may be one thing one month, another the next month. They may try to concentrate on affiliate marketing then switch dramatically to e-book marketing the next.
Whatever seems to be working for others they jump into with wild abandon, without considering their true talents, abilities and interests.These people are looking for some easy way to make money.
How even with a multilevel marketing program. This is NOT how an entrepreneur thinks! However, this is exactly how an opportunist thinks. They always are looking for shortcuts, and then wonder why it isnt working.
the one that best represents your interests.
Optimize it. Work on refining it. Refine your sales process and your back end on this single site and make it successful BEFORE you move on to the next site.
Because I have many sites. But I am Dan Look. Youre not there yet. Perfect your one site. THEN you can think about moving on to other moneymaking ventures.
Many people have what I call a horizontal business. A horizontal business has many sites in many different niches, like hobby niches. People who own horizontal businesses have 20 or more separate business ventures. I recommend having a vertical business instead.
A vertical business is a business that has depth and focus.
Having a vertical business means if you have a product in a particular niche, like stock trading, focus on selling products related to that and that only. Put all your eggs in one basket and create a funnel effect.
This way youll have one group of customers and you can become a big fish in a small pond. Youll have all your eggs in one place yes… but youll become an expert egg layer and watch all your eggs hatch with great success. Make sense?
What is the problem with a horizontal business?
You arent specialized. Its almost impossible to make a six-figure income with this kind of business because you dont spend enough time on any ONE business.
When you have a vertical business, you have fine-tuned your business so well competitors have a hard time keeping up with you. People cant compete. You also build a strong client base with satisfied customers.
five year and ten year vision. Find out what you want your business to look like in the long-term.
Ask yourself, "What do I want to accomplish ultimately?" Then decide whether your activities fit with your goals. Stop jumping from one program to another. Focus on one program, one site, and one great idea. This is what you have to do if you want to make six figures.
It has nothing to do with your knowledge, skill set experience etc. It has to do more with your focus.
Sit down. Think about it. Stop jumping from one program to another and stop getting sucked into false moneymaking schemes. Find out what your goals are, what you want to accomplish. This is a far superior approach. Yes, it takes a lot of energy.
But its worth it. In the long-term its much less tiring than diversifying your business.
Once you are an expert in your industry or niche, THEN you can think about diversifying your business.
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Report explains Nottm Forest snag as club plans for future
George Dagless
As per the Nottingham Post, work on the City Ground has been delayed with Nottingham Forest hoping to start redeveloping their stadium in the summer as they look ahead to the future.
Reds fans will remain hopeful that the season is going to resume at some point as they look to get themselves back into the Premier League.
Should the season be resumed?
Indeed, the overall plan is to be in the top flight with a revamped City Ground but, right now, the facelift has hit a bit of a snag – though the Reds are confident that the work is still going to be done.
As per the report, the 15-month long development was due to kick off in the summer but that is under threat now with as planning approval has yet to be granted and there are also issues with planning for the residential development around the City Ground that was due to be worked on.
The report underlines that the Reds are fully committed to the project, but it remains to be seen exactly when it gets going now, with this story in mind.
It's a setback for the Reds but, with everything going on at the moment, perhaps work wouldn't have started on time even with no problems at the planning stage.
The Reds remain fully intent on working on the City Ground and fans will be pleased with that but it remains to be seen exactly when things will kick off now.
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5 Fall TV Show Premiers You Should Know
Isabelle Kaneza
By: Isabelle Kaneza
The fall season implies cozy sweaters, pumpkin spiced everything, and my personal favorite, Fall TV premieres, and it sure is a fantastic year to have cable. Television networks truly put a superb amount of effort into reaching out to all types of audiences. In my humble opinion, and in no particular order, here are five of the best premiers this season.
Although the show is labeled a sitcom, I did not find myself laughing as much as I'd hoped. Rather, I was educated – and you would be too – on the life of prosperous African American families residing in the states. Airing this show allows for a bit of cultural edification in the minds of American citizens, which is desperately needed.
Cristela
First of all, the trailers for this show did not do it justice. In fact, I nearly passed it by because it looked so lame, but within five minutes I was genuinely howling with laughter. Cristela, the lead, is a riot, spitting jokes by the second. Her backstory is one of obvious struggle, but like a true comedian, she molds it into humor. Once again, cultural edification is included in this sitcom, but this time from the perspective of an immigrant family trying to survive in America.
If you can find a way to get past the repulsive title, you'll be able to enjoy this show, a retelling of My Fair Lady and Pygmalion. It stars a self-absorbed social media junkie who tries to find her way back to reality with the help of her workaholic friend, who also happens to be the developing love interest. Each episode makes apparent the power of human interaction, and allows you to appreciate the absence of mobile devices in your life.
Manhattan Love Story
The show straight up features a guy and a girl and their growing interest for each other. In it, we get a glimpse into the minds of the male and the female. The storyline feeds off of gender stereotypes, and it exceptionally highlights the romantic in romantic comedy. Overall, the show does a fantastic job of providing warm fuzzy feelings to keep you coming back for more.
Based on a Spanish TV series, this show depicts the developing friendships of six teenagers in a hospital for various reasons. Surprisingly, it is not in the least bit depressing, but rather, it is inspiring. These kids show the rest of the world that hospitals can be an exiting place despite our misdirected preconceptions.
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1953 Log Cabin Shop Still Stands on 11th Ave.
"The Button Shop", a unique endeavor by Jean Cordell Allen (1903-1972), operated at two locations in Helena. The first shop, pictured below, stood at 1520 Euclid (between Mountain View and Garrison) from 1948 to 1953. Jean Allen built a second log structure at 1807 Eleventh Avenue in 1953; it stands today.
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Sincere thanks to Robert Lawrence of AntiqueBusinessOwner.com for scans of this rare article about Jean.
Jean Allen was granted a divorce from Floyd Allen in December of 1951. Floyd was ordered to pay the mortgage on their Euclid Avenue home, which may have led to the 1952 sale of that home and Jean's building of the combination shop / residence on Eleventh Avenue in 1953.


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Вісконсинське зледеніння — остання льодовикова епоха в Північній Америці, хронологічний аналог середньоросійському Валдаю, західносибірському сартану й альпійському кінцю пізнього плейстоцену (пізньому вюрму) з максимумом зледеніння 18 — 26 тис. років тому. Мав у своєму складі Кордильєрський льодовиковий щит (північ Північноамериканських Кордильєр), Іннуїтський льодовиковий щит (Канадський Арктичний архіпелаг), Лаврентійський льодовиковий щит (високі широти центральної та східної Північної Америки) та Гренландський льодовиковий щит. Вісконсинське зледеніння відбулося приблизно від 75 000 до 11 000 років тому між  (глобально відомий як Еємський інтергляціал) та сьогоденним інтергляціалом — голоценом. Максимальний об'єм льоду накопичився приблизно 25 000–21 000 років тому під час останнього льодовикового максимуму, також відомий як Пізній Вісконсин у Північній Америці.

Це зледеніння докорінно змінило географію на північ від річки Огайо. Під час максимуму Вісконсинського зледеніння льодовиковий щит охопив більшу частину Канади, Верхнього Середнього Заходу та Нової Англії, а також частини Айдахо, Монтани та Вашингтона. У південно-західному Саскачевані та південно-східній Альберті шовна зона між Лаврентійським та Кордильєрським  льодовиками утворила , найпівнічнішу точку Північної Америки, що залишилася вільна від льоду. Під час значної частини зледеніння рівень моря був досить низьким, щоб дозволити сухопутним тваринам, включаючи людей, заселити Берингію (Беринговий сухопутний міст) і рухатися між Північною Америкою та Сибіром. Коли льодовики відступали, льодовикові озера були спущені під час катастрофічних повеней, таких як Канакі, яке змінило ландшафт на південь від сучасного Чикаго аж до річок Огайо та Міссісіпі.

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Otherwise referred to as the moment the sac of amniotic fluid surrounding your baby ruptures. I might discuss and walk via them once they were 7-eight minutes apart but I have a excessive tolerance for pain and didn't know at the time that I was feeling contractions. Contractions exist in Classical Chinese language , a few of that are utilized in fashionable Chinese.
This is a information to what sorts of contractions you would possibly expertise, what they will really feel like, and how you can inform when it's time to head to the hospital. Uterine contractions that happen six or extra occasions in an hour, with or with out any other warning signs.
These sorts of contractions ought to happen after the thirty seventh week of being pregnant, when the infant is taken into account to be full-time period. Contractions with a, da, di, in, and su are mandatory, however these with con and per are non-compulsory. Contractions are at their most intense during the active labor and transition levels.
You'll most likely feel every contraction as a wave-like cramping that builds in intensity to a peak, before fading away again. Some contractions in speedy speech embrace ~っす (-ssu) for です (desu) and すいません (suimasen) for すみません (sumimasen). These contractions might begin off as mildly painful in the early phases of labor, but as they progress, they'll turn out to be excruciatingly painful, with pain radiating to your back, abdomen, and the tops of your thighs.
The principle contractions are listed in the following table (for more explanation see English auxiliaries and contractions ). If your contractions begin to come on a regular foundation, you will need to begin timing them. Actual contractions are likely to current within the lower again and unfold to the entrance of the stomach.


Although there are many reasons to invest in a Meineke Auto Care franchise, bolstering your personal finances is perhaps the most important. Most people dive into business ventures with the intent of making money – and joining the ever-expanding Meineke auto care family is a great way to do it. Prospective franchisees that are curious about the moneymaking opportunities associated with Meineke Auto Care are urged to consider the following points.
Automotive maintenance is anything but a niche business. Over 90 percent of U.S. households own at least one vehicle, so regardless of where you choose to open a Meineke Auto Care Center, you'll have guaranteed customers. The overwhelming majority of American households own cars – and it stands to reason that each one of those vehicles will require maintenance at some point in its use due to accidents and daily wear and tear. If you don't step in to fill this need, there's no question that someone else will.
As of 2014, there are slightly over 250 million cars on the road in the United States alone. By 2017, this number is expected to increase to 261 million. The number of vehicles over five years old is also going to increase exponentially within the next four years. Every one of these vehicles represents a potential moneymaking opportunity for automotive franchises. Through advancements in technology and older technology aging, there's always room for an automotive repair franchise.
Many Meineke franchisees enjoy so much success with their initial franchises that they branch out and open others. As previously stated, there are a lot of cars on the road – all of which require regular maintenance. Becoming a multi-center operator effectively provides owners with even more opportunities to capitalize on this much-needed industry.


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One Faith Many Paths: Linda Terry
This time around, I decided to interview my new unofficial editor, Linda Terry!
1. How long have you been a Christian and which denomination are you? Tell me about your journey as a Christian so far.
I heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ from the time I was a toddler. There was no specific aha moment, just a growing confidence in Jesus Christ as my only Lord and Savior. My mother took us to non-denominational churches, and I eventually moved as an adult back to the Presbyterian Church, which my family (Cherokee and Scotch-Irish) had been for generations. I was fortunate that God brought me to Himself when I was so young. I was spared from rebelling, which so many church-raised kids experience. My life, because of chronic illness, has been difficult. But God has remained faithful, and has used everything to mature me. Saying that, I still have a good ways to go!
2. What reason would you give as a claim for God's existence?
Personally, my relationship with Him and His interaction with me is what compels my confidence in Him. And the sheer complexity of the universe, and our planet in particular, the interaction of so many intricate systems in our eco-system…makes it hard for me to even consider that it was all just serendipity. As for the Bible being the Word of God, the more I look at nature, the more I see an intelligence in it that mirrors the mind and spirit I respond to in the Bible. I don't worship Nature, but I do see it as a likely creative effort of Jehovah, of Jesus.
3. Is there anyone in your life who inspires you to be a better person? If so, who and why?
Right now, I would say my friend Heidi. She has only been a Christian for 6 years and she exhibits so much spiritual maturity, so much understanding of God's Word, has a fearless and intelligent dedication to reaching people with the Gospel of Christ, has endured incredible trials of faith with courage and patience, and yet is always transparent about her own battles with doubt and frustration…heck, I wish everybody had a Heidi in their life! Just watching her has humbled me and encouraged my faith in the power of God to transform a life. I thank God for her!
4.You come from an environment (liberal California) that does not seem to look favorably on Christian doctrine. How have you dealt with this?
Christians are not a minority here in California. The politics are liberal-dominated now, but the impression of California being a completely liberal state comes mostly from Hollywood and the wealthy in Los Angeles, both of which are highly visible to the rest of the world. Ronald Reagan was our governor at one time, and no one was more conservative than him. Personally, I don't make a big fuss over those statements against Christianity unless they are directed to me, and then I avoid the us versus them/I'm right and you're wrong attitude. I'm more interested in presenting the Gospel, living like Christ and encouraging people to consider Him. As far as debating theology with people who too often don't even understand our position, I try to clarify it with gentleness.
5. What occupations have you had and what do you do currently?
I have a rather patchwork resume! I started out working for a childcare agency. I was for four years a writer/researcher/asst. editor at Thru the Bible Radio. Over a five year period I was the legal assistant at a firm of lawyers and worked in the Appeals department of NC Medicaid. And as an avocation, I worked for seven years part time at Carolina Tiger Rescue as a feeding team leader, tour leader, etc. At present I am retired because of illness, but I am active in my church in prayer and Bible study groups. I also am a member of one book club and a Jane Austen Reading Circle.
6. What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end."
7. You are an avid fan of Sci-fi and fantasy. Why do you feel the writers of this genre seem to paint Christianity, if not religion in general, with an unfavorable brush?
I don't see this as a universal antipathy toward Christianity or religion. Each writer and producer is unique. And many Christians write or perform in sci-fi and fantasy productions. The power structures in Hollywood and New York do hold sway over the entertainment world and publishing. And both have agendas that are worldly and threatened by Christian doctrine. So yes, there is a promotion of negative attitudes. What astounds me is how often atheistic and agnostic writers will echo biblical themes without realizing it. I think this puts the lie to their anti-biblical stances.
8. Who is your favorite character in the Bible besides Jesus?
That is a really hard question. There are so many great characters! I admire Joseph, Daniel, Ruth, St. Paul. I'm a Barnabas, myself, my gift being that of encouragement. So I most identify with him.
Author rocklobsterjwtPosted on March 27, 2013 Categories Many Paths, One FaithLeave a comment on One Faith Many Paths: Linda Terry
No Cure For Autism
There's a term I've learned from other aspies (I highly recommend Jason Hague's blog and Thautcast, which is on my blogroll to the right of your screen). It's "Curebie". A Curebie is someone who thinks autism should be cured.
If you were to ask me if I"d like to be "cured" of my autism, I'd probably say "Sure, and while we're at it, cut off my left hand." You see, I'm left-handed. If I were to lose my left hand, I'd be unable to feed myself or do many other things. Sure, I could relearn and build up the strength in my right hand, but it'd be difficult if not impossible.
Yes, I understand that there are different degrees of severity in the autistic spectrum. I have a cousin whose son is much further down the spectrum than I. He can't even go to the bathroom properly. He can't even speak. So, yes, I'm aware that not everyone with autism is as "functional" as me. But that's not my point.
We are all born with a defect: original sin. People with handicaps shouldn't be seen as burdens. They should be seen as people. And by helping them, I don't mean "throw money at them or reduce them to a status that will make them more complacent so they'll vote for you." That's what politicians seem to think. No, I would rather see disabled people get a hand up, not a hand out. I learned this in my years I spent in Special Education classes in school. I was in Special Education classes from third grade until my junior year in high school. But even after I was "mainstreamed", I still retained what I learned from socializing with the students in those classes. I didn't treat them any differently, as I had seen my peers do.
I don't see myself as useless. Yes, my autism causes problems. I can speak and socialize with others, but I have difficulty seeing what is acceptable. But there's little I can't overcome. So, please, don't focus on what I can't do and what limits me. I am a person. That's all that should matter.
Author rocklobsterjwtPosted on March 20, 2013 April 21, 2013 Categories autism2 Comments on No Cure For Autism
Harry Potter and the Christian Muggle: The Goblet of Fire
The Goblet of Fire is the book that changes everything. Before, the books were light-hearted romp. Now, it began to get darker. The first "on-screen" death.
New characters continue to be introduced. In fact, it seemed as if Rowling was introducing at least one new character each book. But this time, we're introduced to quite a few who have considerable impact on the story as a whole: Rita Skeeter, Viktor Krum, and Mad-Eye Moody. (for those of you who say "What about Cedric?", he was introduced in the previous book. This is just where he becomes a more important character. He's more what you call an "Chekov's Gunman")
I'm convinced Rita Skeeter was created as a stab at those who were making outlandish claims against the series. Like them, Rita is prone to write lies in her articles, rather than actually researching the events. This has dire consequences in the later books as her articles become accepted as gospel by the masses.
Viktor Krum is one of the contestants in the Triwizard Tournament, which is the central focus of the story. The Triwizard Tournament is an event in which three wizards from the top three schools in the Wizard World are given a series of tasks to test their abilities. This is a formula that has been used several times, most notably in the story of the Greek demigod Heracles, who had to complete twelve labors as penance. We meet Viktor before the tournament when he competes in the Quidditch World Cup at the beginning. There is much suspicion of him because his school, Durmstrang, is well-known for its prowess in the Dark Arts, but the reader quickly learns he's not to be feared. He even has a brief fling with Hermione.
Finally, we have Mad-Eye Moody. Moody is the most famous Auror, which means it's his job to track down dark wizards. So naturally, he's paranoid. He becomes the newest Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and is immediately attacked by the book's secondary villain, Barty Crouch Jr. Barty then impersonates him with the help of a Polyjuice Potion.
Following Cedric Diggory, Harry is entered in the tournament because Voldemort enchants the Goblet of Fire. (By the way, Cedric is named after Cedric Diggory in The Magician's Nephew, the sixth book in CS Lewis's Magician's Nephew.) Draco is enraged that Harry is picked and starts a campaign, making students wear buttons showing their support for Cedric rather than Harry. In spite of this, Harry and Cedric actually work together to achieve their goal, but this costs Cedric's life. I have to admit, I was floored when I saw Cedric die.
So, what lessons are in this story? I think the biggest lesson is when Dumbledore tells Harry "We must face the choice between what is right and what is easy." Why is it the detractors completely miss this wonderful line? Many times in our lives, the right move is often the hardest to discern.
Another lesson is when Hermione starts a campaign to liberate house-elves. Harry and Ron reluctantly help her and receive scorn from their peers, but they stick with her out of loyalty. This shows that we should continue to support just causes, even if we are mocked or misjudged by peers.
The Goblet of Fire is my all-time favorite book in the series. It shows that Rowling is willing to take chances and give children a dark story.
Author rocklobsterjwtPosted on March 13, 2013 Categories Christian MuggleLeave a comment on Harry Potter and the Christian Muggle: The Goblet of Fire
50 Years of Doctor Who: The Jon Pertwee Era (1970-1974)
this post is dedicated to the memory of Caroline John and Elizabeth Sladen.
"Courage isn't just a matter of not being frightened, you know. It's being afraid and doing what you have to do anyway."
The 70's began the transition from black-and-white to color. A new producer, Barry Letts, had signed on. He would be considered one of the show's best producers. I should also note that he was a Buddhist, and many stories from his tenure were influenced by this. All that was needed was a new Doctor. And thus, the Jon Pertwee era began.
About Jon Pertwee
Pertwee was born in Chelsea, England. Acting ran in his family–his father was actor Roland Pertwee, and his cousin Bill was in the comedy Dad's Army. There's even a connection to Doctor Who: Pertwee's godfather was Henry Ainley, father of Anthony Ainley, the fourth actor to portraytThe Master!
Pertwee was also an officer in the Royal Navy, and was one of the few survivors of the HMS Hood after it was sunk in WW II. This was also when he acquired the tatoo that can occasionally be seen on the Third Doctor. After the war, he became a well-known comedy actor. He also appeared in The Navy Lark, which also became one of his most famous roles. He was also a spy! Quite fitting, considering his era seems like a serialized James Bond movie.
During his era, Pertwee felt a familial connection with the cast and crew, especially Katy Manning, Barry Letts, and Roger Delgado, the first actor to portray The Master.
After he left Doctor Who, Pertwee took the title role in Worzel Gummridge, which earned him fame as well. He also did voice work for SuperTed and video games based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld books.
Pertwee's era had two openings. The first was the final use of the howlaround. In his final season, the first tunnel opening appeared, beginning with the episode "The Time Warrior." There was also a disco version of the song, complete with Pertwee "singing" lyrics.
and here's the disco version
During the 60's, a typical season ran around 40 episodes. In the 70's, this went down to 25-26. Beginning with Pertwee's second season, no Doctor Who serial lasted longer than 6 parts.
First story arc was used, linking five stories featuring The Master
First appearance of the Autons: "Spearhead From Space"
First appearance of the Silurians: "The Silurians"
First appearance of the Master: "Terror of the Autons"
First multi-doctor story: "The Three Doctors"
First appearance of the Sontarans: "The Time Warrior"
First usage of "regeneration" when the Doctor dies and first mention of Gallifrey: "Planet of the Spiders"
I love the Pertwee era! It's so much fun! The cars ("Bessie" and the "Whomobile"), the Master, and even Sarah Jane Smith's earliest appearances are all great to witness. They tried making the Doctor something akin to an action hero, even having him do "Venusian" aikido. And best of all–no missing episodes! True, some of the restorations of what was originally lost are in black-and-white, but it's better than nothing.
The Companions
Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney)
First appearance: "The Web of Fear" (with 2nd)
Last appearance: "Battlefield" (with 7th) note: also appeared in the Sarah Jane Adventures episode "Enemy of the Bane"
I love Lethbridge-Stewart! He's the perfect foil for the Doctor because their philosophies are so opposed. And yet, they still maintained a great friendship. I should also mention that when Courtney died in 2011, the episode "The Wedding of River Song" worked it into the plot as a memorial by revealing that the Brigadier had died in his sleep. I thought it was a fitting memorial to such a great character.
Dr. Liz Shaw (Caroline John)
First Appearance: "Spearhead From Space"
Last Appearance: "Inferno"
Shaw was a scientist who worked with UNIT and was nearly as smart as the Doctor himself. This created a problem because Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks felt that she was difficult for the audience to relate to. (John herself also felt she should leave the show as well because she had become pregnant with her first child. In spite of this, I thought she was a great character. I should also mention that Shaw appeared in the Doctor Who spin-off PROBE.
Jo Grant (Katy Manning)
First appearance: "Terror of The Autons"
Last appearance: "The Green Death"
When I first saw Jo, I was displeased. She was such a klutz! Thank God they developed her character and turned her into a courageous woman. And I loved her guest spot in the Sarah Jane Adventure "Death of the Doctor". It's revealed in that episode that she married the man she met in "The Green Death" and they had a family. They now travel around the world as protesters.
Sarah Jane- Smith (Elizabeth Sladen)
First appearance: "The Time Warrior"
Last appearance: (in classic period) "The Hand of Fear" (with 4th Doctor)
(in reboot) "The End of Time"
(in Sarah Jane Adventures) "The Man Who Never Was"
Sarah Jane is everything you could want in a companion: feisty, courageous, witty, and pretty! She's my all-time favorite companion and I was pleased to see how she started out, as I was only familiar with her run with Tom Baker. I'll talk more about her next time, but for now I want to say that I really miss Elizabeth Sladen.
"Inferno" (7 episodes)
The Doctor accidentally travels to a parallel world where Britain is is fascist. (and the Brigadier is now a Brigade-Leader and wears an eyepatch). This story is paced so well, I felt more like two and a half hours had passed instead of three and a half.
"The Daemons" (5 episodes)
I can sum up the awesomeness in one sentence: The Master summons demons! (okay technically they're demonic aliens, but it's still awesome) And I love the scene where the Brigadier nonchalantly orders a soldier "Chap with wings there, five rounds rapid" when they spot a demon.
"The Curse of Peladon" (4 episodes)
The Doctor is forced to travel to the planet Peladon to change a key event in their history. It's an excellent use of a formula that has served the show well. The story has some great twists and the BBC gives it high marks on their Classic Doctor Who era website.
"The Sea Devils" (6 episodes)
The Master and the Sea Devils, "cousins" of the Silurians, join forces in the most epic battle of Delgado's tenure. Also contains a great swordfight between the Doctor and the Master in which the Doctor actually eats the Master's sandwich!
"Frontier in Space" (6 episodes)
This is Jo's shining moment–she actually manages to defeat the Master's hypnosis by mentally reciting nursery rhymes.
"The Time Warrior" (4 episodes)
This is Sarah Jane's first appearance and a great introduction to my favorite companion. It's also written by my favorite writer for the classic show, Robert Holmes.
Worst Stories
"The Time Monster" (6 episodes)
The Master invents the TOMTIT (stop snickering back there!), a device he hopes will conjure a monster named Kronos, who will give him control over time itself. I have two problems with the episode. First, the TOMTIT's appearance looks like something Sigmund Freud would've dreamed up. Second, it feels like they stretched it out too slowly and it would be better suited as a 4-parter.
"Invasion of the Dinosaurs" (6 episodes)
This story proves that dinosaurs aren't always awesome. The story moves way too slowly and the dinosaurs look awful. I know I shouldn't expect Ray Harryhaussen-level designs, but they should at least look decent. And while I like the way the Whomobile looks, it should actually contributed something of value to the story.
Author rocklobsterjwtPosted on March 7, 2013 Categories Doctor Who Anniversary2 Comments on 50 Years of Doctor Who: The Jon Pertwee Era (1970-1974)