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IOF Reflections
reflections, thoughts and ideas about the International Orienteering Federation
The Olympic Dream – lost without a trace
The Olympic Dream was the guiding light of the IOF for decades. It was the driving force for many activities, and a substantial amount of money was spent to chase the Dream. It is still part of the Competition Rules in the form of the Leibnitz Convention. The IOF President has repeatedly confirmed his commitment to pursuing the Olympic Dream.
"Foot Orienteering has a chance and ski orienteering has a realistic chance to be a part of the Olympic Games program".
Leho Haldna, IOF President (2016)
Yet, in 2022 the Olympic Dream was lost without a trace in the Strategic Directions proposed to the General Assembly by the IOF Council led by the same President. Not a single reference to the Olympics even in the proposed Strategic Initiatives (see pages p164-170 in the General Assembly Agenda)
IOF Strategic Directions 2023-2026
Compare this to the strategic directions of 2019-2022, where the Main Goal was clearly anchored in the Olympic Dream.
The complete abandonment of the Olympic Dream is a 180-degree change of direction. This is the most significant change in our sport since the IOF decided to award World Championship titles – in the name of Olympic ambitions – to winners of D class street races, in addition to the mentally and physically toughest endurance athletes in the World.
Although there were hints at the last Presidents' Conference that there could be changes in the Strategic Directions, the haste of complete abandonment of the Olympic Dream is stunning. It is probably best illustrated by the 2022 nomination of one of the IOF's Vice Presidents (who used to represent Turkey, then Russia, and is now nominated again by Turkey for obvious reasons). As one of the Top 4 in the IOF Council, she firmly declares in her application that "I strongly believe that Orienteering deserves to be in Olympic Games and I hope to be able to make it true." (p186 of the Agenda and Background Papers) Apparently, things happened so fast that even the IOF Vice President did not realize that the Olympic Dream was dead in the water.
Despite the radical change initiated by themselves, the IOF Leadership keeps a low and silent public profile like a cow drop in tall grass. Not a public word why chasing the Olympic Dream is no longer a good direction. Not a word about the potentially numerous implications of this change on the further development of our sport. Not a word about why the complete abandonment was necessary, not only putting it on the back burner for a while.
Personally, I am happy to hear that the IOF stops the pointless waste of money and volunteer time to pursue this pie-in-the-sky dream. I resigned as the Chair of the MTBO Commission in December 2016 when the IOF Council decided that each discipline commission shall evaluate its progress annually against some hazy Olympic criteria. The IOF Leadership could not give a fine thought to imposing pointless work on volunteers in the name of the Olympic Dream.
It is most interesting when pretty much the same Council (same President, 2 of the 3 Vice Presidents, 7 of the 11 members) suddenly makes a 180-degree turn and pretends as if the Olympic Dream was never there. A remarkable achievement of change of strategic direction that is only comparable to the smartest East European Communists who embraced capitalism and democracy overnight in 1990 just to stay in power.
In the context of this radical change of strategic direction, the silence of the IOF Leadership is a clear message to all orienteering volunteers around the world: it is not your business which way they steer your favorite sport.
The Olympic Dream
To appreciate the cardinal nature of the Olympic Dream, one should read the article of Heinz Tschudin, the late President of the IOF on Orienteering and the Olympics. The first negotiations with the IOC started back in 1944, even though the IOF was not established until 1961. It should be noted that already in 1982, the IOF was clearly told that the key criterion for Olympic inclusion is: "How much money will you bring in?" Although it was clear to everybody that the answer was very close to zero, the IOF has kept pushing this lost cause for decades.
To get a feel of the stated commitment to the Olympic Dream of the IOF Leadership, one should look into some of the interviews of the current IOF President. Sadly these were removed from the IOF web, but retrievable from the internet archives.
In September 2016, in his in-depth interview, the IOF President named two main plans he was going to work on "I will work on developing and spreading orienteering throughout the world. […] I will also work on the inclusion of orienteering into the Olympic Games." He also stressed that "Foot Orienteering and Ski Orienteering both have a realistic chance of inclusion in the Olympic Games."
In 2017 the IOF President wrote a letter to defend the huge and runaway IOF costs of participation in the World Games both in 2013 and 2017.
"Our athletes and federations have to realise that the road to the Olympics is via The World Games."
Not only the President but the whole IOF Council was also fully committed to pursuing the Olympic Dream. In January 2017, at the joint meeting to discuss IOF strategy with the Commissions, one of the Vice Presidents asked everybody who was not fully committed to the Olympic Vision to leave the session. There was no hint that he did not represent the view of the whole IOF Council. According to the participants, "the intent and 'mild' aggression to stifle debate was very clear."
As recently as 2020, the newly-elected Swedish Council member was transparent in her interview that she wanted to see one of the disciplines become an Olympic sport. The above-mentioned Turkish/RussianVice President wanted to show her commitment to the Olympics even when the official line had changed.
What could have happened that a Leadership so committed to delivering the Olympic Dream suddenly goes for a U-turn with no public explanation? Why there is no communication to the orienteering public about the realization of the IOF Leadership that they led the organization in the wrong direction? Do they plan to resign, or shall we just forget all the monies and effort spent chasing the Olympic Dream?
What is next?
One must realize that the abandonment of the Olympic Dream is much more than not submitting an application for Brisbane 2032. The Olympic Dream was a major driving force in many aspects of the IOF's activities. It was even declared in the Competition Rules that "It is of decisive importance […] to get orienteering into the Olympic Games".
For each General Meeting, the IOF Council proposed a substantial set of focus areas to achieve the Olympic Dream. Here is the page-long list of focus areas that the IOF was expected to work on between 2020 and 2022.
So far, these activities had a fairly predictable pattern: the IOF Council set the goal to get into the next Olympics, the General Assembly approved it, the Council failed to deliver, and everybody kept silent about it. See, for example, the case of Paris 2024.
What are the activities and initiatives that will remain? Will the IOF stop spending on the World Games? Will it support any longer the inclusion in the Winter Universiade? What are the intentions regarding other multi-sport games?
When an organization adopts a new strategy, the most telling aspect about the depth of thought is the clarity on what they will not do any longer. Otherwise, the inertia of activities keeps the organization on the same path with some added activities on the top of business as usual.
Unfortunately, the lack of communication by the IOF Leadership regarding the change in strategic directions gives the feeling that this idea was not thought through thoroughly. At least that aspect of the IOF's work is business as usual.
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The wild goose chase of the Olympic Dream was a colossal waste of IOF funds and volunteer time. Yet the way this 180-degree turn is implemented is another sad manifestation that the IOF Leadership does not appreciate that our sport – even at the international level – is built on the enthusiasm of volunteers. There are few things more disappointing to volunteers than the feeling that they are kept in the dark and not given sufficient information even when there is a radical change in the direction of their organization.
Of course, every one of us knows that leaders of the orienteering "train" can make a 180-degree mistake. But we also know that it makes little sense to keep relying on those leaders who confidently ran in one direction for a while and then suddenly start to run in the opposite direction. Chances are that they have no clue where they are going, no matter how confident they look.
Author iofreflectionsPosted on June 14, 2022 June 17, 2022 Categories Olympic ambitions, Strategy
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VasiLis Hortomaris says:
Well said about the "silence" of IOF leaders regarding the abandoned Olympic dream (U – turn). Hope to listen a conversation about it, even off the record, on the GA and to get some realistic arguments. However, it's more interesting to look forward… Trail running, for example, brings a lot of money and has a great impact in various aspect. It is not an Olympic sport. Will it be in the future? Who knows? Even its government body is scattered in various institutions.
The world is changing and let's keep our beloved sport as a binder material for our future.
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Adjusted for seasonal variation, the San Diego regional index of home prices was up 5.8 percent in November compared to a year ago. The nationwide increase was 5.6 percent, setting an all-time high in three consecutive months.
The Los Angeles index rose by 5.5 percent and by 5.3 percent in San Francisco. David Blitzer, managing chairman of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices, wrote in the report Tuesday that recent gains show it could end the boom-bust cycle that began about 12 years ago.


It's not normal that you see a briefing for an as of yet unannounced Smartphone on a billboard, but in the case of the Google Pixel, that certainly looks like it was the case.
Since the billboard was noticed, Google has since sent invites out for an event to take place on that very date, Wednesday 4th October in San Francisco, and honestly we can't wait! You should "Ask more of your phone", according to the teaser, let's just see what they've got in store for us!
The Google Pixel was without a doubt the best surprise out of 2016, and easily one of our favourite phones of the year, which considering it came out late like this year, that's saying something.
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The Kansas Jayhawks head to Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Kansas as 6.5 point favorites.
Kansas heads into this matchup with a mark of 19-6. They currently have a point differential of 11.2 as they are averaging 81.7 points per contest while giving up 70.5 per game. Iowa State has an overall record of 13-11. They are averaging 73.6 points per game and surrendering 74.0, good for a point differential of -0.3.
Devonte' Graham averages 17.7 points per contest while playing 37 minutes per night this year. He grabs 3.9 rebounds per contest and distributes 7.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 41% while his free throw percentage is 84%. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk averages 15.8 points per contest in 34.3 minutes per game this year. He averages 2.8 assists per game and 4.1 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% for the season while his free throw percentage is 74%.
Lindell Wigginton scores 16.3 points per contest while playing 32.5 minutes per game this season. He hauls in 3.9 rebounds per contest and has 2.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage is at 66%. Donovan Jackson averages 15.5 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 33.9 minutes per game. He also brings in 1.6 rebounds per game and has 1.6 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is 93%.
Kansas averages 81.7 points per contest this year, which is 34th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 11.2 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a unit, which has them ranked 24th. From 3-point territory they shoot 39%, which is good for 25th in Division 1. They average 35.9 boards per contest and 17.3 assists per game, which ranks them 152nd and 15th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 294th with 11.8 per game. The Jayhawks allow 70.5 points per contest, which is 133rd in the country. They also surrender a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 52nd and 65th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 36.0 rebounds a game which ranks 235th, and they allow 12.7 assists per game which puts them in 121st place in college basketball. They force 13.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 195th in D-1.
Iowa State is 188th in the country with 73.6 points per contest this season. They are 224th in the nation in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -0.3. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 110th in Division 1. They are 94th in the country in rebounding with 37.3 boards per contest and 174th in assists per game with 13.7. The Cyclones are 295th in turnovers per contest with 11.8. The Cyclones give up 74.0 points per game, which ranks them 227th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 170th and 153rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 232nd with 14.0 dimes allowed per game and 269th with 36.8 boards surrendered per contest. The Cyclones are 63rd in college basketball in forcing turnovers with 12.0 per contest this year.
The Jayhawks are 99th in the country in defensive rating with 99.3, and their offensive rating of 115 is ranked 22nd. They are 107th in college basketball in pace with 71.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 57% is 14th. As a unit they are 29th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 42% of their shot attempts, ranking 81st in D-1. Kansas is 295th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 48%, which is 57th in the country.
Iowa State is 294th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.6 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 183rd in the nation. The Cyclones are 155th in the country in offensive rating with 105.3, and their defensive rating of 105.8 is ranked 259th. In terms of pace they are 216th in Division 1 with 69.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 228th. As a team they are 242nd in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 247th in the nation.
Who will win tonight's Kansas/Iowa State college basketball game against the spread?


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Almost exactly a year ago (here) we reported that a third, story-wrapping, installment in the Happy Death Day franchise may be on the way.
Twelve months later and sadly, things don't seem so good anymore, as writer/director Christopher Landon has revealed that he fears the longer it takes to get the ball rolling, the less likely it is that it'll happen at all.
The first two movies saw lead character Tree, played by the wonder Jessica Rothe, caught in a bizarre time loop that ended every day with her big killed by the mascot mask-wearing killer (see above) – it's kinda Scream meets Groundhog Day and both movies are a lot of fun, satisfying the horror and sci-fi fans and, with the second movie ending with a cliffhanger, the fans – among which we count ourselves – have been pacing the floor for the final chapter.
"No movement at all, sadly," says Landon when asked if the third movie was happening.
"There was a tiny moment where I really felt like I had Universal's attention, but they forgot about me. I think it's a really tough one for them, and I'm being really blunt and honest in that the first movie was very successful. It made a lot of money. It was well-received. And the sequel was not. The sequel is loved by people who have seen it, but it did not make a lot of money, and it was not a success for them. So it's very hard to motivate them to make a third movie when the last one just didn't perform. Those are the hard economics of the business."
Landon does point out, however, that time is not, storywise at least, his enemy: "There was talk for a minute of it maybe being a Peacock thing. Maybe. Maybe one day. The beauty of it is that my idea, the whole idea for the third movie, it is not dependent on any sort of specific window or timeframe. So I could make it any time, but I mean, as the years draw past, I feel like our chances are dimming."
However, one thing he does seem to be taking comfort in is that the fans are vocal and have made Jason Blum, the man behind Blumhouse who distributed the first two movies, aware that they are there and still really want the story wrapped up: "What's funny is that every time Jason Blum is on Twitter and he talks about projects they're doing and whatnot, there's inevitably, there's always at least a few people who say, 'But what about Happy Death Day 3?' So there are a lot of people out there who want the movie, but I just think it just isn't enough."
Perhaps someday we'll see Tree return – she's criminally underlooked in the world of final girls by the way – and finally get herself back on the proper timeline and when/if she does, we'll be there to cheer her on.
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Month of Gifts
Subject: Month of Gifts
Sawm is fasting. It's the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Muslims are required to fast during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
During the 29/30 days of Ramadan all adult Muslims must give up the following things during the hours of daylight:
Food or drink of any sort
Smoking, including passive smoking
Sexual activity
Muslims who are physically or mentally unwell may be excused some of these, as may those who are under twelve years old, the very old, those who are pregnant, breast-feeding, menstruating, or travelling.
If an adult does not fast for the reasons above they should try to make up the fast at a later date, or make a donation to the poor instead.
Muslims do not only abstain from physical things during Ramadan. They are also expected to do their best to avoid evil thoughts and deeds as well.
There are many good reasons for this fast, including:
Obeying God
Learning self-discipline
Becoming spiritually stronger
Appreciating God's gifts to us
Sharing the sufferings of the poor and developing sympathy for them
Realising the value of charity and generosity
Giving thanks for the Holy Qur'an, which was first revealed in the month of Ramadan
Sharing fellowship with other Muslims
Eating in Ramadan
During Ramadan many Muslims will try to eat a large meal called suhur just before dawn.
When daylight is over, most Muslims will break or open the fast with dates or water, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad, before having a proper meal later.
The evening meals during Ramadan are occasions for family and community get-togethers.
Ramadan and the Western calendar
Because Islam uses a lunar calendar, the month of Ramadan comes around 11 days earlier each successive year, so there is no Western season associated with Ramadan.
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Importance of Fasting in the light Quran and Hadith:
"O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint." 2:183
"(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it (with hardship), is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of his own free will, it is better for him. And it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew." 2:184
Also, Allah Almighty said while referring to fasting,
"And when My slaves ask you (O Mohammad) concerning Me, then answer them, I am indeed near (to them by My Knowledge). I respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any mediator or intercessor)." [2:186].
Types of Fasting
Fasting in Islam is a highly developed institution, and needs to be studied in depth. There are two types of injunctions with regards to fasting. One relates to obligatory fasting and the other to optional fasting.
1. Obligatory Fasting
There is one full month in every year in which fasting is prescribed for Muslims all over the world. As the month is a lunar month, so it keeps changing around the year in relation to the solar months. This creates a universal balance for the worshippers. Sometimes the fasting in winter months is easy as far as the days go, in comparison to the long winter nights, while during the summer months the days become long and exacting. As the lunar months keep rotating around the year, so Muslims in all parts of the world have some periods of easy fasting and some of arduous fasting.
2. Optional Fasting
The optional fasting is so well promoted that it becomes a part of the righteous Muslim's way of life. Although a majority of Muslims do not go beyond the month of obligatory fasting, some keep fasts now and then particularly when in trouble. As it is expected that the prayers offered in fasting are more productive, some people keep extra fasts to ward off their problems, but some do it only for the sake of winning Allah's special favors. There no limit to this, except that the founder of Islam strongly discouraged those who had vowed to fast
continuously for their whole life. When the Holy Prophet (SAW) came to learn of one such case, he disapproved of the practice and censured the man for attempting to achieve liberation as if by forcing his will upon. He told the person concerned that: 'Just by putting yourself to trouble or discomfort, not only will you be unable to please God, but you may even earn His displeasure.' He pointed out that over emphasis on austerity is likely to make one negligent towards one's wife and children, kith and kin, friends etc.
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time of fasting for the Islamic people. Each day during this month, Muslims all over the world abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, as well as participating in anything that is ill-natured or excessive; from dawn until the sun sets. Fasting is intended to educate the Muslim in spirituality, humility and patience. It is a time to cleanse the soul, focus attention on God, and put into practice selflessness. Ramadan is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God and to put forward more prayer than is customary.
Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of the Islam religion, and one of the main types of Islamic worship. Restraint from everyday enjoyment and curbing wicked intentions and cravings are considered as an act of compliance and obedience to God, as well as amends for sins, faults, and mistakes. Ramadan is also called Ramazan. During Ramadan, Muslims request forgiveness for sins in the past, pray for direction and assistance in abstaining from everyday troubles, and endeavor to cleanse themselves through self-control and great acts of faith.
Benefits of Fasting
When Islam introduced this matchless institution, it planted an ever-growing tree of infinite virtue and invaluable products. Here is an explanation of what a Muslim gets by observing Islamic fasting. We may divide benefits of fasting into two types. First is spiritual benefits of fasting and second one is social benefits of fasting.
Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that Allah's Apostle, Salla Allahu Alayhi Wasallam, said, what translated means,
"Allah said, 'All the deeds of the son of Adam are for him: the good deeds will be multiplied ten times to seven hundred time, except fasting, which is for Me and I will reward for it accordingly. He abandons his (sexual) desire, food and drink for Me.' Verily, there are two joyous and pleasurable moments for the fasting person: one at the time of breaking his fast, and the other is when he will meet his Lord (in the Hereafter). Verily, the unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth of the fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the scent of musk."
[Al-Bukhari & Muslim].
This noble Hadith contains numerous virtues and benefits that can only be attained from fasting. It also indicates the importance of fasting in Islam and its obligation upon all Muslims.
1. Multiplying the rewards for fasting is different than the rest of the acts of worship and good deeds. As for fasting, there is no limit for such multiplication, while in the case of other deeds, each good credit is multiplied from ten to seven hundred times only.
2. Sincerity while fasting counts more than sincerity while performing other deeds, for Allah said in the Hadith, "He abandons his (sexual) desire, food and drink for Me."
3. Allah has chosen fasting to be the acts of worship that He Himself will reward for it, for He said, "Fasting is for Me, and I will reward for it accordingly.".
4. Fasting brings about two great occasions of joy and happiness for the fasting person: one in this life, and that is when he breaks his fast with what Allah has allowed for him of foods and drinks. As for the other, it is in the Hereafter, and that is when he receives the rewards for his fast. This is permissible happiness and joy, just as Allah said, what translated means,
"Say, "In the Bounty of Allah, and in His Mercy (i.e. Islam and the Quran); therein let them rejoice."" [10:58].
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There is this story about an Egyptian whose Doctor prescribed to him some medication in order to prepare him before he gets operated on, to rid him off certain tumor in his stomach. When he realized that the medication would prevent him from fasting, which it was about to begin, he became so sad and then gave his trust to Allah by fasting, with the hope that Allah will cure him.
Lo and behold, a miracle happened! This man went back to his doctor after Ramadan and the doctor examined him and he realized that, the tumor that he supposed to operate him and removed was nowhere to be found, and he told him about it, and the man then revealed to the Doctor that, perhaps he was cured because he fasted, and the doctor admitted to him the medical advantages of fasting, confirming what the Qur'an says.
Allah said: (...a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong).)
"…the Quran was sent down as a guidance for the people." (Quran 2:185)
Here Allah praised the Qur'an, which He revealed as guidance for the hearts of those who believe in it and adhere to its commands. Allah said: (and clear proofs) meaning, as clear and unambiguous signs and unequivocal proof for those who understand them. These proofs testify to the truth of the Qur'an, its guidance, the opposite of misguidance, and how it guides to the straight path, the opposite of the wrong path, and the distinction between the truth and falsehood, and the permissible and the prohibited.
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5. The odor emanating from the mouth of the fasting person, which is sometimes foul, is more beloved to Allah than the scent of musk. This is because such bad odor is the result of a deed that Allah loves, and He therefore loves the resulting odor as well. This is clear from the portion of the Hadith that reads, "The unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the scent of musk."
6. Among the benefits of fasting is that Allah has designated one of the gates of Paradise solely for those who frequently fast. The Prophet Salla Allahu Alayhi Wasallam said, what translated means,
"There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Rayyan, and those who frequently fast will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection, and none except them shall enter through it. It will be said, 'Where are those who used to fast?' They will stand up, and none except them will enter through it. Upon entry, that gate will be closed and no one else will enter through it."
[Al-Bukhari].
7. Fasting is a shield and protection from harmful desires and from the heat of Hell, as an authentic Hadith affirms.
8. The supplication of the fasting person is accepted. The Messenger of Allah, Salla Allahu Alayhi Wasallam, said, what translated means,
"The fasting person has at the time of breaking his fast a Du'aa' that is not rejected."
[Ibn Majah & Al-'Hakim].
9. Another benefit of fasting is that It teaches man the principle of sincere Love: because when he observes Fasting he does it out of deep love for God. And the man who loves God truly is a man who really knows what love is.
10. It.indoctrinates man in patience and selflessness, as through fasting, he feels the pains of deprivation but he endures them patiently. The Prophet Salla Allahu Alayhi Wasallam said, what translated means,
"Fasting is one half of patience."
[At-Tirmithi & Ibn Majah].
1. Fasting has numerous health benefits, just as the Prophet Salla Allahu Alayhi Wasallam stated,
"Fast and you shall attain good health."
[Ibn As-Sunni & Abu Na'eem].
This is because fasting protects the internal and external body parts and aids the person in avoiding harmful foods.
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Fasting has numerous other virtues and benefits, but we only mention a few to drive home the point to the reader.
1. It teaches man the principle of sincere Love: because when he observes Fasting he does it out of deep love for God. And the man who loves God truly is a man who really knows what love is.
2. It equips man with a creative sense of hope and an optimistic outlook on life; because when he fasts he is hoping to please God and is seeking His Grace.
3. It imbues in man the genuine virtue of effective devotion, honest dedication and closeness to God; because when he fasts he does so for God and for His sake alone.
4. It cultivates in man a vigilant and sound conscience; because the fasting person keeps his fast in secret as well as in public. In fasting, especially, there is no mundane authority to check man's behavior or compel him to observe fasting. He keeps it to please God and satisfy his own conscience by being faithful in secret and in public. There is no better way to cultivate sound conscience in man.
5. It indoctrinates man in patience and selflessness, as through fasting, he feels the pains of deprivation but he endures them patiently.
6. It is an effective lesson in applied moderation and willpower.
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Itikaf is a form of worship. It is formed by staying in a Mosque for a certain time. It is Ehtiyat that one should stay with the intention to worship Allah by praying formal or informal prayers although prayer is not a condition therein.
The time for this form of worship could be anytime when one is allowed to fast. The best time is the month of Ramadan, especially, the last ten days.
Conditions for I'tikaf during Ramadhan:
1. Intention as in the rest of the worship acts. It is necessary that the intention be made at the beginning of Itikaf so that the rule, requiring the worship act to be completed with intention, be followed thoroughly from the beginning to the end. The decision made at the beginning of the night to start Itikaf from the beginning of the following day will be open to objection. However, if one decides to start it from the beginning of the night it is not an offense to do so.
One is not allowed to change one's mind from one Itikaf to another of the same qualities or different.
2. Belief in Islam.
3. Freedom from mental illness.
4. Fasting; thus the Itikaf of one who cannot fast for some reason is not valid.
5. Duration; which is three continuous days at least. It could be more but not less than three days.
If it is started from the beginning of a day the two nights in between will be part of the duration. Less than three days is not considered Itikaf.
That it must take place in one of these Mosques: (a) The holy Mosque in Makkah, (b) the holy Mosque of the Prophet in Medina, (c) the holy Mosque of Kufa, (d) the holy Mosque of Basrah, and (e) the Mosque which is assigned for the Friday prayer in any town or city. It is Ehtiyat, however, to complete it in any of the first four Mosques.
The roof and basement of a Mosque is part of the same and it is valid to complete Etikaf in such places of a Mosque.
Permission of the people whose permission are required such as the master for the slave, husband and parents for the wife and children if this will be against the right of the husband or causes trouble to the parents.
6. Completing it in the Mosque where it was started. Thus, going out of the Mosque without an acceptable reason will invalidate the Itikaf, regardless, one knows the rule or is ignorant or has gone out because of forgetfulness, except in the case of an emergency or one being forced or it is because of some need such as using wash room or having Taharat.
One is allowed to come out of the Mosque during Itikaf to take part in the burial of a deceased or to visit an ailing one; Going out of the Mosque for a time long enough to cause the Itikaf to become as non-existing will be considered as invalidating the same, even if one has not done it out of one's own choice.
If one needs to have Ghusl/bath during the Itikaf and it is possible for him to have it inside the Mosque, and is not allowed to go out unless the reason for Ghusl requires him not to stay inside the Mosque.
Etikaf is originally an optional worship act but it may become obligatory because of a vow etc.
Things to avoid during Itikaf:
1. Having sex and also according to Ehtiyat kissing or playing with one's wife;
2. According to a necessary Ehtiyat causing a semen discharge,
3. And smelling perfumes for enjoyment; it is not an offense if one cannot enjoy the perfume because of some defect in his smelling ability.
4. Selling or buying in the form of a business deal, according to a necessary Ehtiyat; there is no offense to be occupied with allowable activities as sewing or writing etc., although it is a Mustahab Ehtiyat to avoid them too.
If one needs to buy something for food and there is no one to do the buying for him, it is not an offence for him to do it.
5. Expressing bitterness in talking about worldly or religious matters in order to prove one's ability, not the truth which is one of the best worships.
The contracts of buying or selling during Itikaf invalidate Itikaf, but such contracts will be valid.
If Itikaf is invalidated because of having sex even, during the night, expiation will be due; if it is invalidated by other things, there will be no expiation, although it is a Mustahab Ehtiyat in this case too.
The expiation for invalidating an Itikaf is to set free a slave or if this is not possible, fast for two consecutive months or if this also is not possible, feed sixty poor people.
Ramadan: The last 10 Days, Itikaf and Laylatul Qadr - Shaykh Yusuf Estes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Us9e26qnA
There are other special features in Ramadan.
The Last Ten Nights
1. "Indeed we have revealed it (the Quran) in the Honored Night.
2. And what will explain to you what the Honored Night is?
3. The Honored Night is better than a thousand months.
4. In it, the angels descend as well as the Spirit (Gabriel) by the permission of their Lord, with all types of decrees.
5. 'Peace' it is until the rising of dawn." (Quran:97:1-5)
It was Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed from the heavens to the Earth. More specifically, it was one of the last ten nights of this blessed month. The Prophet said:
"Seek the Honored Night in the last ten." (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
On that night, worship and good deeds are better than performing them for a thousand months, as mentioned in the verses above. Thus the Prophet would increase his worship by staying awake the whole night in worship.
For this reason in Ramadan, people fast, pray, and seek the Honored Night in order that they may be forgiven for their shortcomings and enter Paradise.
Ten days of Ramadan
Have the advantage of a private
the night of Al-Qadr
AlQadar night Sheikh Yusuf Estes Ramadaniat [Episode 19]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be9w3jS_ZSw&list=PLcQvyVzXzzkKpYp7BpCYdEG66E0_5Nghj&index=28
I am Sayim for Sheikh Yusuf Estes Ramadaniat [Episode 23]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0w70wH0k1U&list=PLcQvyVzXzzkKpYp7BpCYdEG66E0_5Nghj&index=24
Ramadan is the month of giving and benevolence, the Messenger was more benevolent than a falling rain. Muslims are encouraged to emulate the Messenger of Allah (saws), to assess and pay their Zakat during the month of Ramadan, thus combining the two pillars of Islam at the same time.
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and a vital element in the religion of Islam. It is the twin sister of Salaat. In Al-Qur'an, Allah (SWT) stated: "So establish regular Prayer and give regular Alms; and obey the Messenger; that you may receive mercy." (Al-Qur'an, 24: 56) Also, "...Establish regular Prayer and give regular Alms, and loan to Allah a beautiful loan...." (Al-Qur`an, 73: 20) "And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being true (in faith); to establish regular Prayer and to practice regular charity; and that is the religion right and straight." (Al-Qur`an, 98: 5)
In a famous Hadith reported by `Umar Bin Khattab (raa), the Messenger of Allah (saws) responded to Jibreel (as) and said: "... Islam is to testify that there is no deity but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, to perform the prayer, to pay Zakat, to observe fasting in Ramadan, and to make pilgrimage to the house of Allah if you are able to do so...." (Bukhari, Muslim)
There is consensus among Muslim scholars that it is mandatory on every believer who is financially able. Whoever knowingly denies this obligation, while he possesses the minimum amount, would be considered a disbeliever and a renegade from Islam. Whoever is stingy, or tries to cheat, is considered among the wrongdoers.
Zakat (alms) is the name of what a believer returns out of his or her wealth to the neediest of Muslims for the sake of the Almighty Allah. It is called Zakat because the word Zakat is from Zakaa which means, to increase, purify and bless.
The obligation of Zakat is mandatory on every Muslim who possesses the minimum Nisaab, whether the person is man, woman, young, old sane or insane. Because the proof of Zakat in Al-Qur'an and Sunnah is general and does not exclude young or insane. Allah (SWT) stated that: "Of their goods take alms so that thou mightiest purify and sanctify them..." (Al-Qur'an, 9: 103)
Imam Ibn Hazim said that every Muslim young or old sane or insane needs to cleanse his or her wealth with Zakat because of generality of the evidence. Anas bin Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said: "Trade with the money of the orphan, lest it is eaten up by Zakat." (At-Tabraani) In another Hadith `Amru bin Shuaib related from his grandfather that the Messenger of Allah said:
"Whoever is entrusted with money of an orphan should trade with it and should not leave it sitting to be used up by charity." (Tirmidhi)
The Recipient Of Zakat
Knowing who qualifies as recipient of Zakat is an important aspect of Zakat collection in Islam. Fortunately, Allah (SWT) has been merciful to us in that He Himself spelled out the people eligible to receive Zakat. In Surah Tawbah He stated:
"Alms are for the poor and the needy; and those employed to administer (the funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to truth); for those in bondage and in debt; in the cause of Allah; and for the wayfarer: (thus is it) ordained by Allah, and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom." (Al-Qur'an, 9: 60) In this verse Allah enumerated the people who deserve this divine welfare, :
The poor and the needy. These are individuals, and those under their care, to live on. By the poor and needy is meant the people whose income or salaries, or whatever material goods they have, fall short of the cost of living in a given environment and economy. The poor and the needy should be given what will suffice them and their families for one full year. The needy who want to get married and have no means should be given
enough for this purpose, and so, too, the student who needs money for tuition, rent, food, and books. The working poor should be given supplementary Zakat. But the wealthy, or any person with enough income to live on should not be given Zakat, even if they asked for it. Instead, they should be warned and admonished for asking for what does not belong to them.
zakat in islam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF0v1gz8IZo
Dr. Zakir Naik Q&A Wealth, Zakat and its testing in Islam
Islamic Research Foundation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRuEhOJyZpo


SSLC Aadhaar: Sounds like the Introduction of Aadhaar Linking to everywhere has Changed the India to Digital India. The SSLC Examination or says, 10th Examination for South India Candidates are now getting digital through the process of SSLC Aadhaar getting mandatory making confusions arising over School Authorities especially at Karnataka Region. However, Kerala and Tamilnadu Region still isn't reflected any kind of official updates regarding the same. There is no age limit for an Individual for getting an Aadhaar Card and for a new born baby, the Aadhaar is really changing the face of India by removing false activity completely.
While coming up the fact of Students, we shall see many fake certificates are being created for higher education as well as for getting a Pass Port, in need of 10th education for getting better these fraud activism has been going on. Well, if you got a genuine SSLC Certificate once if we connect with Aadhaar, the genuine updates will reflects once if we check with the Aadhaar number.
With the SSLC exams set to start in 2018, the state board schools crosswise over Karnataka are presently transferring understudy data onto the understudy following framework (STS). This has put a conclusion to the well established custom of transferring information physically by filtering OMR sheets in a steady progression. Be that as it may, the moderate pace of the framework has been disturbing a few schools. The SSLC Timetable 2018 has been already scheduled and the Date for the SSLC 2018 latest notification for the various region has been already announced at the official portal.
Many whine that the points of interest of just three or four understudies get transferred after a hold up of almost 10-12 hours. This has provoked the office, which had revealed the new framework two weeks back, to stretch out the due date for schools to transfer information from December 10 to December 20.
It has been charged in the appeal to that online application frame can't be finished and submitted without entering Aadhaar number of the understudy however the State specialists have not issued any official warning making Aadhaar required to present the shape. However, the exact SSLC Result 2018 will make a reflection with linking via Aadhaar will play a promising role to show the students activity in a easy manner via the same.
The court likewise issued a break arrange allowing the candidate understudy to present the application shape physically through his school specialists before December 13, 2017, and coordinated the KSEEB to issue the lobby ticket to him without demanding Aadhaar in the event that he is generally qualified to show up for the exam.
Equity B.V. Nagarathna passed the interval arrange on the request of recorded by D. Adarsha Bhat, an understudy of Vittal Jaycees English Medium School, Vittal, Daksina Kannada, and his dad, D. Subramanya Bhat, the two inhabitants of Veerakamba town, Bantwal taluk.
Solicitor's direction Dore Raj guaranteed under the watchful eye of the court that Aadhaar was discretionary and the candidate understudy does not have Aadhaar at display, and called attention to that filling the application shape online through the Student Achievement Tracking System (SATS) was impractical without entering Aadhaar number. This, the insight asserted, denies the understudy the chance to secure lobby ticket.General secretary of relationship of administrations of private spending schools in Karnataka D Shashikumar stated: "We've griped to the load up a few times to build the server limit. While the vast majority of the issues have been settled by the specialized group at SSA, the administration needs to look in to giving quick and more assets to deal with the state volume." Fore More SSLC Aadhaar Linking New Updates will be reflected here, Stay tuned.


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Questo elenco riporta i responsabili dell'amministrazione civica di Castelleone di Suasa (AN), suddivisi in sindaci, commissari prefettizi e podestà, dal 1866 ad oggi. Per il periodo preunitario si riportano i pochi gonfalonieri di cui si è trovata testimonianza storica che hanno retto il comune dall'annessione del Ducato di Urbino (1631) all'Unità d'Italia (1861).

Stato Pontificio (1631-1861)

Regno d'Italia (1861-1946)

Repubblica Italiana (1946-oggi)

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Xenomystax trucidans és una espècie de peix pertanyent a la família dels còngrids.

Descripció
 Pot arribar a fer 64,5 cm de llargària màxima.

Hàbitat
És un peix marí i batidemersal que viu fins als 1.316 m de fondària.

Distribució geogràfica
Es troba a l'Índic occidentals: les illes Maldives i Lakshadweep.

Observacions
És inofensiu per als humans.

Referències

Bibliografia
 Wu, H.L., K.-T. Shao i C.F. Lai (eds.), 1999. Latin-Chinese dictionary of fishes names. The Sueichan Press, Taiwan.

Enllaços externs
 Catalogue of Life
 AQUATAB

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Жито́мирский уе́зд — административная единица в составе Волынской губернии Российской империи, существовавшая с 1795 года по 1923 год. Уездный город — Житомир.

История
Уезд образован в 1795 году в составе Волынского наместничества. В 1796 году уезд вошёл в состав Волынской губернии. В 1923 году уезд был расформирован, на его территории образован Житомирский район Житомирского округа.

Население
По переписи 1897 года население уезда составляло 433 859 человек, в том числе в городе Житомир — 65 895 жит.

Национальный состав
Национальный состав по переписи 1897 года:
 украинцы (малороссы) — 270 729 чел. (62,4 %),
 евреи — 61 963 чел. (14,3 %),
 немцы — 46 922 чел. (10,8 %),
 русские — 25 583 чел. (5,9 %),
 поляки — 24 678 чел. (5,7 %),

Административное деление
В 1913 году в состав уезда входило 20 волостей:

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QSC announces next steps for EMEA HQ in Germany
The new office is the next step to bolster QSC's presence in the EMEA region
By PSNEurope staff
QSC has announced further plans for a new EMEA headquarters in Sinsheim, Germany.
Located near its current location, this new office is in close proximity to customers in metropolitan areas in Germany and neighbouring European countries.
"Over the past six months, we have made major investments in expanding our reach throughout EMEA including a new showroom and training centre in London," said Markus Winkler, senior vice president, QSC Systems.
"Part of our Systems growth strategy is expanding our reach in Europe and focusing on the end user experience along with providing our channel partners additional support and best-in-class training. This kicks off the next phase of this growth in an effort to strengthen customer relationships and provide even deeper levels of support."
The new office will be home to QSC Systems business development, sales, technical support, operations and marketing for the EMEA region, as well as a dedicated training centre for all Q-SYS Training courses.
With nearly 700 square meters on two floors, QSC EMEA will be place for clients and channel partners to experience Q-SYS, a software-based audio, video and control platform, as well as QSC networked amplifiers and complete portfolio of QSC loudspeakers for foreground and background applications.
Construction on the new QSC EMEA headquarters is scheduled for completion in December 2019.
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'I encourage all interested parties to make a submission to the review, to ensure that all viewpoints can be properly considered,' Mr Brough said.
Initial submissions are welcome until Friday 1 October 2004. Treasury will then produce a discussion paper outlining key issues and options. It's expected the discussion paper will be released by the end of the year and, following a further round of consultation, Treasury will report to Government by April 2005.
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I was recently interviewed by Ralph Zuranski, founder of In Search of Heroes a unique program for helping students develop their heroic potential while also recognizing business and community leaders. It was also a great honor for me to be included in the program's Heroes Hall of Fame in the same space as some of my own notable heroes like T. Harv Eker, John Assaraf, and Jay Conrad Levinson!
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What is your definition of heroism?
Did you ever create a secret hero in your mind that helped you deal with life's difficulties?
Very interesting question. I have a Council of Light or imaginary team of heroes if you will. I got the concept from Napoleon Hill's book, Think and Grow Rich, where he talks about creating a team of heroes in your mind, where you go deep within your mind and choose your greatest heroes to sit on your round table and council you. I actually go to a secret place in my mind in meditation where I have a council of these people. Some include greats like Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, Sinatra, Jodie foster, Oprah, Einstein, and an eclectic mix that changes from time to time. I actually talk to them in my dreams and imagination and they give me answers encouragement and advice. It may sound strange, but that's how I've developed my own 'wisdom council' if you will.
What were or are the qualities and attributes of your secret heroes?
They had a dream, they were determined, and knew exactly what they wanted and they had a larger than life vision. They went out there with courage and did what they wanted to do and didn't take "no" from anybody and were able to accomplish their dreams; and so I look up to these role models knowing if they can do it, I can do it.
What is your perspective on goodness, ethics and moral behavior?
That's a very important question. We need to be able to ask ourselves, in business or in life, "Is it going to be a win-win situation for everyone involved? Is it going to harm anyone?" If it's going to harm other people or negatively influence and impact other people around us then we should not pursue that avenue. It simply comes down to: are we positively impacting other people, are we making a difference, and is it in line with our vision. A lot of people yield to the greed factor and try taking short cuts for immediate gain without consideration of others which leads to lots of problems.
What principles are you willing to sacrifice your life for?
FREEDOM! Freedom is worth sacrificing my life for. Freedom to live our dreams, freedom to imagine, to hope and prosper from doing what we love doing, that is worth giving up our lives for. In North America, we do have economic freedom and political freedom, but that is not normal. We are blessed and privileged because more than half the world does not have the same opportunities.
When was the lowest point in your life and how did you change your life path to one of victory over all obstacles?
As a very young child I grew up with a lot of racial hatred and prejudice because of the color of my skin and being a South Asian. I grew up with a lot of low self-esteem and low self-worth, and carried it all through my young adulthood. There was a tragic time in my life when my father passed away when I was 18 while I was going to high school in the States at that time. That was a devastating experience for me because my father was my best friend and a beacon of light and hope for me, and he encouraged me to excel and be the best I can be. When my father passed away in a car accident, I fell in to a spiral of deep depression. Because of my low self-esteem and low sense of self-worth, I didn't see any way out and I was immersed in darkness and didn't know where to turn. At the time, my father didn't have any life or car insurance. I had to pay my way for my last year of high school (a private boarding school). I ended up corking and uncorking blood specimen test tubes, working in a lab, and separating urine and stool samples all day long. Not the most exciting summer job for a student. Within a very short period of time, I became an alcoholic at 18 and I was passed out drunk on the streets of Queens, NY and on the subways and didn't have a hope in the world.
That was the lowest point in my life and also a turning point in my life, because that was a point I decided. I knew where I was heading and I didn't want to end up like another statistic. I wanted to get myself out of that situation. For me personally, it was turning to God. Letting go and letting God and saying, "Let Your will be done. I need Your help and guidance." And God intervened in my life. That was an incredible turning point in my life and turning to faith and the Higher Power in me was what gave me strength and got me out of that situation.
Do you have a dream or vision that sets the course of your life?
Absolutely. My vision is to inspire the world and make a positive difference in peoples' lives. To help create a global culture of heroes and responsible citizens dedicated to promoting peace and prosperity in the world. That is a vision that's larger than life. It gets me going and energizes me whether I'm having a good day or bad day; it gets me up every morning and allows me to stretch and grow.Do you take a positive view of setbacks, misfortunes and mistakes?Absolutely! I think it was Mr. Thomas Watson Sr., founder of IBM, who said, "If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate." So failures and setbacks and mistakes are stepping stones towards greater and greater success. We need to ask ourselves: "What can we learn from this experience? How can we grow from this experience?" Because nothing really is a failure; everything is a learning experience.
Does it take courage to pursue new ideas?
Yes it does. It takes a lot of courage because typically, in the new development stage of an idea, people tend to bring us down and want to put us at their own level. So having the courage to succeed and not taking "no" for an answer and going beyond is important. Including myself. Writing has been a passion of mine since I was probably 8 years old, and people around me, especially in South Asian culture, and even sometimes within my family, were admonishing me not to be a 'writer' because I'd be a struggling artist all my life and telling me "why don't you be a doctor, or lawyer, or accountant, or get an MBA, so you can make money." It took me courage to say "no" this is what I'm passionate about, this is what I love doing, and this is what I'm going to do and I stuck to it. I disciplined myself to write two hours every day and ten hours on the weekends (not including research) and in a period of about two years, I had a finished book, Psychology of the Hero Soul, which is an inspirational book and awakening the hero within and developing people's leadership potential.
Were you willing to experience discomfort in the pursuit of your dream?
Yes. That is something that is necessary because it takes a lot of hard work and effort. Nothing really comes easy. Anything worthy of great achievement requires hard work, effort, persistence, and perseverance. Sometimes things don't work out the way we expect, but if we let those things bring us down then we're not able to move forward. For example, in the book publishing world, only 5 % are making it, and 95% aren't. The reason is the 95% give up within the first year or two, and so it requires continual effort and continual perseverance.
How important is it to believe that your dreams will eventually become reality?
It is very important! I believe you have to taste and feel and smell your dream as if it is a reality right now. I'm a big believer in seeing the reality and the vision and dream right up front, right now, the way it is. If you can't visualize and see the tears of triumph running down your face when you win that award or get that promotion, nothing will happen. It doesn't matter how many goals you set, or how many affirmations you say till you're blue in the face, if you don't have that feeling or that knowing that this is going to be a reality, then nothing is going to happen.
Everybody has doubts and fears. In fact a lot of people are paralyzed by those doubts and fears. How are you able to overcome your doubts and fears?
One of the ways I'm able to overcome my doubts and fears is using a technique which I learned from Tony Robbins, where I conditioned myself to feel pain whenever doubts and fears entered my mind. I put a rubber band around my wrist and every time I had a little inkling of doubt or fear of the little voice saying, "Sharif you can't do this," I just snapped that rubber band and it produced pain. There are two things that motivate human behavior: the desire to gain pleasure or the desire to avoid pain; the desire to look good or avoid looking bad.
Another way of overcoming my doubts and fears is having a vision for myself of the future and where I expect to be. This would actually be a really good exercise that anyone could do: on a single sheet of paper in the present tense, write down where you want to be ten years from now. What type of an income level would you want to be making? How would you be perceived and treated? What type of clothing would you be wearing? What type of lifestyle would you be living? Write it all down and then start being that person right now. Start commanding that presence right now and you will attract the circumstances and the people in your life to be able to accomplish that vision. Those are the two ways that I overcome my doubts and fears.
Who helped give you the willpower to change things in your life for the better?
My father passed on a lot of wisdom and guidance and encouraged me to study the lives of successful people and read successful biographies. My father was a PhD. in Psychology. Ever since I was 8 years old he immersed myself in the classics like James Allen, Wayne Dyer, Shakti Gawain, Dale Carnegie, and all of these personal development greats I started learning at a young age. So he was an inspiration to me.Another person that was a real inspiration to me is a gentleman by the name of Jim Ross, who I dedicated my book to. He is the founder of the Canadian Academy of Method Acting, and he taught me a lot about the psychology of the hero and psychology of the villain. He was a mentor to me, a messenger, a carrier of truth. He is definitely a hero in my life.
How important is it to readily forgive those who upset, offend and oppose you?
It is absolutely critical to be able to forgive people that have offended or harmed us in any way. It's a very difficult thing to do, but if we really think about it, harvesting the anger and hatred inside against the other person is not doing anything for that person. It's only harming us and creating toxins and bad energies in our bodies which is going to ruin our health. I think there was some study where they said that even ten minutes of feeling angry had enough toxins in the blood to kill a guinea pig. Can you imagine half an hour or an hour or many years of feeling anger and hatred to somebody and what kind of damage that can do to our health and mental well being? So it's very important to forgive others and be able to let go and move on.
Do you experience service to others as a source of joy?
What place does the power of prayer have in your life?
The power of prayer has really changed my life a 180 degrees. I believe at the time when I was at a low point in Queens, NY and had nowhere to turn to, if I had not prayed to God and asked for guidance and intervention, I would definitely not be here today; I would have probably been in an alleyway somewhere with a knife stuck in my back or ended up being a criminal. So prayer has been an important and daily part of my life.
Do you maintain your sense of humor in the face of serious problems?
Who are the HEROES in your life?
My father was a hero. Jim Ross, who I dedicated my book, The Hero Soul, has been a hero to me because he was a teacher and a mentor, a messenger, a carrier of truth. I think the people out there making a difference in peoples' lives, teachers, coaches, entrepreneurs; I think all those people who are serving people or helping solve problems and showing people how to overcome their own problems are the real heroes; and it's unfortunate that the media doesn't pay enough attention, which is why I really like your "In Search of Heroes Program" because it's really unique.
Why are HEROES so important in the lives of young people?
Heroes are so important in the lives of young people because there are not a lot of role models out there. And some of the role models give a very negative impression. So when we see someone in movies or even in school, when we see gang leaders who are profiting from criminal activity and wearing nice clothes and driving a Mercedes, these people have a negative influence on younger people. I think the younger people really need to see heroes and leaders who are not only making a difference in peoples' lives but also prospering themselves so they can look to those people as examples and follow in their pursuit. Our children and young ones are going to be the future leaders of tomorrow. So it's very important to have the right heroes and the right leaders impacting their lives.
Who do you think are the HEROES today that are not getting the recognition they deserve?
As I mentioned before, many of the teachers, many of the coaches, many people who are training and teaching young entrepreneurs, these people are not getting the recognition they deserve because we are all focused on the celebrities or the actors or the sports heroes that we tend to forget our friends and families and the people around us who are making a small difference in people's lives on a daily basis.
How do people become heroes?
That's a very good question. To start, self knowledge is really important. On the Greek temple of Apollo there is an inscription that reads, "Know thyself, and you will know the gods and the universe!" To know your strengths and weaknesses, your deepest desires and your deepest fears, really being able to understand where you begin and where you end and beyond. Self knowledge is so important because through self knowledge we learn what it is that we really want to do, what our calling in life is, what our blessings are. By pursuing those blessings, by following our bliss, and doing what we love doing in service to others, we automatically become heroes.
Do you think heroes are located everywhere?
Absolutely! Heroes are all around us. They are among our friends and family and relatives. They're in different parts of the world in different cities. People are doing small random acts of kindness every single day. And the media doesn't go out and video tape them. So when we pick up the newspaper we see all the tragedies and the harm and wars that are going on around the world. But we don't recognize that heroes are all around us and we don't have to look far.
With all your world travels would you say that people in different cultures look at heroes differently?I think so, because people have different connotations of what a 'hero' means. For example, in Australia they talk about cutting down the 'Tall Poppy,' and so any one who gets to be too 'heroic' or too big on themselves, they like to cut down, because they feel that person is trying to be too self-indulging. People have very different attitudes as to what heroism is and what a hero actually means and who they look up to as heroes. It's really interesting to see the different world views. I don't think they share necessarily the common elements because of the different connotations they have about heroes.
With the world the way it is, especially the war against terrorism, you've lived in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, do people in Middle Eastern countries look at heroes differently like the bombers or Al Qaeda?
That's a very difficult question because unfortunately there are some people out there that …I'm not talking about the Middle Eastern culture, the Iraqi culture, or the Pakistani culture in general…but there are some people who have a twisted mentality and see the terrorist, or the Osama Bin Laden's as heroes. For example, when Hitler was running Germany, so many German youths had been through propaganda at a very early age, having been set up to view Hitler as a Hero, as a God to be looked up to. And where I find there is a problem is many of these terrorist operations that are occurring in these countries are sending out this type of propaganda and setting up schools and infiltrating young minds with a lot of garbage and a lot of nonsense about who are heroes and who are not heroes and what are the requirements of heroes. That's something that myself, being a South Asian, and having lived in some of those countries, I'm trying to change with my work with The Hero Soul, to let people know that there are options, there are ways of looking at what a true hero really is, where the origin comes from is the Greek root to 'serve and protect' and I'm hoping to change perceptions.
How does it feel to be recognized as a 'hero'?
It's a really rewarding feeling. Coming from a stage in my life, having grown up in Scarborough here in Ontario, Canada, where I was suffering so much low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness that I never took any leadership roles at all in school and in my young adulthood; to now come full-circle and be respected as a 'leader' as a 'hero' training entrepreneurs, executives, and educators and students alike on the qualities of leadership and being a hero…it really is a very rewarding feeling to be held in respect and esteem. Words can't describe it.
Why do you think you were selected for this unique honor?
I believe that early in life, because of the unique situations that happened in my life, and the tragedies which I suffered, I connected at a deeper level, at a spiritual level, and found out at a very early age what my calling in life is. And my calling, my purpose, is to enrich the lives of as many people as I possibly can, using my God-given talents, writing being the main one. So I think I've been privileged because I saw my calling at an early age, and I took action and decided to pursue my calling regardless of what others were saying around me.
How will being recognized as a HERO change your life?
It already has changed my life. I know if I were to pass away right now, that I have already done something that will leave a lasting legacy and a gift to humanity with the work that I've already done. And it gives me a great sense of peace. And what really gets me going, the drive, is thinking what will be written on my epitaph when I die, how do I want to be remembered. That's what allows me to want to serve as best I can using my God-given abilities to help as many people as I can within the shortest time frame that's left because life is really fragile. Life is so short. I heard about Cory Rudl (world-renowned internet marketing expert) who recently passed away in a car accident, I think he was racing with a buddy, he was such an inspiration teaching people about the internet. Life is really fragile and short and we need to make the most of it right now.
Do you have any good solutions to the problems facing society, especially racism, child and spousal abuse and violence among young people?
Our own image is reflected in every single human individual around us. What we do to others we are actually doing to ourselves. And if we mistreat somebody else, or if we call somebody else names or harm somebody, we are actually harming ourselves, because what goes around comes around and the law of motion says, 'for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.' If you want to be respected and treated with love and compassion, then you need to treat other people with love and compassion and respect – and you'll get that back ten times over.
If you had three wishes for your life and the world, that would instantly come true, what would they be?
My first wish would be to have people in the world live in harmony and for people to find ways to be prosperous doing what it is that they really love doing. I'd love to see a world where we can actually accommodate that and help people to do what they love doing and prosper. I see so many people and see so may youth out there who have all these aspirations and dreams, but they're not finding an outlet to be able to live those dreams. And they are really perishing inside. It's so sad to see so many people who don't find a direction or calling in life and are thinking of committing suicide. That is one wish: to see everyone living a prosperous life doing what they love doing.
My second wish, if there was a magic wand and it was a utopia, to end the wars and famine and disease, and have a world where there is just peace and love and respect for each other.
And finally, my third wish would be to have a world with people dedicated to EXCELLENCE. Because God is Excellence! Being the best of the best, holding ourselves to high standards and to quality. We would really have a paradise on earth if were committed to excellence – towards truth, and nobility, and something grand.
What do you think about the "In Search Of Heroes" Program and its impact on youth, parents and business people?
I think it's the greatest thing Ralph! I'm so glad you were able to find me on the web somehow. And when I took a look at your "In search of Heroes Program" and what it's doing for the youth, as well as for promoting local heroes, and helping their businesses, which will allow them to further give back to their communities and further be mentors to the youth and students, who in turn can learn more about writing and more about becoming heroes; it's a wonderful positive cycle that you've created and I really admire what you're doing and respect you. You are a hero in your own right.
What are the things parents can do that will help their children realize they too can be HEROES and make a positive impact on the lives of others?
The #1 thing that parents can do is to be role models for their children by living their own dreams and doing what it is that they love doing; encouraging their children when they have ideas, goals, and aspirations, and instead of putting them down and saying it's not realistic or that your vision is 'too big,' to actually encourage them, and give them hope and inspiration and give them an avenue to go out there and do what they love doing.
Sharif Khan's website for his work in developing heroes is at www.herosoul.com/. He also has a success blog at www.sharifkhan.blogspot.com/. His book, The Hero Soul, is available at Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble, and Indigo bookstores. To reach Sharif directly, call (416) 417-1259 or email: sharif@herosoul.com.


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Difference Between Nationalism & Democracy It is often claimed that nationalism and democracy are the chief competing ideologies of the contemporary world. What this claim overlooks id that they share a common historical and ideological origin in the principal of the French Revolution that all political authority stems from the people.
The Nationalist belief in the self-determination of peoples, each within its own state, is closely akin to the democratic principal that the people of a country should be self-determining in their own affairs. If the people are to rule, then who constitutes the people becomes a pressing political question.
Nationalism and Exclusivity
However, this is not the end of the matter. Whereas democracy is a universalistic doctrine, emphasizing the common human capacity for self-determination, which all share despite their differences, nationalism is particularization, emphasizing, the differences between peoples, and the value of a nation's distinctive culture, tradition and ways of living.
Nationalism tends to be exclusive whereas democracy is inclusive. And this exclusivity becomes profoundly undemocratic when it leads to the denial of citizenship rights to settled residents of territory simple because they do not share the language, religion or ethnic origins of the most numerous national group.
If all states coincided neatly with a single homogeneous people or nation there would be no problem. In practice, however, centuries or migration and conquest have so intermingled the peoples of the world that the concept of the nation-state as the home of a single national or ethnic grouping is nowhere to be realized.
Nationalism and Democratic Rights
Although national demands for self-determination can therefore be seen as consistent with democratic principal, the denial of equal political rights to settled residents or the refusal to grant any autonomy to minority peoples within view of the manifest potential of such denials to disrupt the peace, both within and between states, they cannot simply be regarded as an internal matter, to be decided by the country is question.
Basic democratic rights, as a part of human rights, are now regarded as a common property and legitimate aspiration of all mankind, and their denial a proper ground for concern and even, where appropriate, for sanction on the part of the international community. The particular-ism of nationhood and ethnicity, in other words, can now only be legitimately asserted on the basis of acknowledgment our common humanity, and not at its expense.
Can Any Country Attain Democratic Government?
The nineteenth-century liberal philosopher J.S. Mill argued that democratic government required an advanced level of civilization. Non-western countries were incapable of self-government, he believed, and required a benevolent despotism to rule them, preferably administered by the West.
This racist judgment was characteristic of even the most enlightened thinkers of the period. Although having an educated population is certainly advantageous for a democracy, because it diminishes the gulf between rules and ruled, there no evidence that the lack of a formal education renders people incapable of understanding and discussing the issues that affect them, or of taking responsibility for their own affairs. And the track record of despotism, whether imperial or domestic, is anything but benevolent.
Popular Struggle
The historical record indicates that the democracy is rarely established without widespread popular struggle and mobilization, sometimes over a lengthy period and at considerable personal cost.
Ordinary people have to be convinced of the necessity of democratic government to the realization of their basic aspirations, and must organize to demand it. It other words democracy does not come handed down from above.
Traditional rulers, military dictator's communist apparatchiks, life presidents, foreign occupiers-none of them give up power voluntarily, but only when their regimes have become widely discredited and popular mobilization has convinced them that their continuation in power can only provoke deepening disorder and ungovernbility.
Support from democracies abroad can certainly assist in victory for democratic forces and the attainment of democratic constitution. During the Cold War, however, Western democracies were interested more in limiting the spread of communism in other countries than in encouraging democracy, and to this end they helped sustain some highly under democratic regimes in power.
Since the end of the Cold War the balance international activity has shifted decisively towards supporting democratic movements and governments. Although such support is important, it can be no substitute for a people's own struggle against authoritarian rule.
After all, there is something self-contradictory about a country's having self-government imposed upon it from outside; and in any case such a regime is unlikely to last for long.
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Q: Uneven edge on 90deg linear gradient I'm trying to use this CSS to create a background that is half one colour and half transparent.
linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(238, 238, 241, 0.9) 50%, transparent 0);

This works fine most of the time, but at certain browser widths, the split between the colour/transparent sections becomes uneven and jagged.
I've looked at the common rendering bugs when, for example, using a 45deg angle. But never come accross it for a straight line.
My assumption is the issue is caused by subpixel rendering issues as the width is a percentage. Anyone any ideas on how I might combat this?

A: I think this issue mainly arises in chrome only few days back I face same issue then I fixed it using css property i.e
-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
-webkit-background-clip: content-box;
padding: 1px;

May be it helps you !!

A: In the comments, Temani suggested I try using a decimal percentage.
I've changed my CSS to
linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(238, 238, 241, 0.9) 50.1%, transparent 0);

And it's now working. Still not really sure why it was happening but at least it's working visually! Would love to know more if anyone can expand on this.

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What is Türk Telekom WiFi Nerede? application?
You can find the nearest Türk Telekom WiFi Hotspots or Hotspots whereever you go by Türk Telekom WiFi Nerede? application.
Do I have to pay to download the application?
It's free to download the application from Android Market and App Store.
Which devices are compatible with Türk Telekom WiFi Nerede? application?
Türk Telekom WiFi Nerede? Android version requires Android 2.2 or later and iOS version requires iOS 5.0 or later. iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices are compatible. The app. is optimized for iPhone 5.
What is the difference between the current Türk Telekom WiFi application in App. Store? Are there new and developed features?
Yes, WiFi Nerede? is much more user friendly and functional with brand new and developed features. In addition to finding the nearest WiFi HotSpots, you can view them by Augmented Reality technology, you can automatically connect to internet if you are a Türk Telekom subscriber and you can use the application offline once you download it to your device.
Also, you can benefit from discounts and campaings exclusive to the application.
How does automatic connect feature works?
Once you type your credentials, you will connect automatically to Türk Telekom WiFi when you click Connect.
After the first two steps above, type your user credentials that you create, when you were buying a Türk Telekom WiFi package. Then accept the Internet User Agreement and click Connect.
How can I buy WiFi package inside the application?
Select the package you want to buy from the 'Buy' menu. Click 'Send' to the SMS. Every SMS you send will be charged 0.5 TL including taxes to your cellphone bill. Information messages you receive are free of charge.
Does the application work when I'm not connected to internet?
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We at Crowd10 are proud to introduce three fantastic businesses due to launch on Crowdcube imminently. What's especially exciting about our programme is the variety of the companies we've got onboard, and these three neatly encapsulate this diversity. One thing which unites them all is passion.
Zucla creates Fresh, tailored lunches. Fresh healthy food cooked right in front of you in their theatre kitchen. This concept is new, unique & well received having served over 40,000 lunches in our first 8 months from their Fleet St London site. They are raising funds to launch more sites.
Read more about Zucla here and be sure to sign up on their pre-launch campaign page here.
Floodfrog has developed a fast-acting water-swellable seal that will be used as the basis for a range of temporary flood protection products. With 5.2 million homes at risk of flooding in England alone* and increasing flood risk worldwide, the company aims to produce innovative yet simple, lower cost products for mass markets.
Sign up for Floodfrog on their pre-launch campaign page here.
Meetzoo is a meeting management app that combines people's business calendars with collaborative note taking and social networking. Meetzoo users can see the LinkedIn profiles of people they meet, see when they met before, share agenda items, notes and actions and quickly connect with new people on social media.
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Acreage Holdings, said Thursday he believes that a key bill aimed at recognizing legalization of cannabis will be passed this year.
The STATES Act, a piece of bipartisan legislation proposed by Senators Cory Gardner and Elizabeth Warren, would allow businesses like Murphy's to operate legitimately, giving them access to bank accounts and letting them list on U.S. stock exchanges.
"From our vantage point its very straightforward and we couldn't be more pleased to be leading as the largest player in the United States," he added.
Murphy's firm is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange but headquartered in the U.S. The pot industry was surrounded by heightened speculative interest from investors last year, with the share prices of a number of firms in the space — Tilray being the most notable — skyrocketing.
A number of notable political figures have joined Acreage's board, including former House Speaker John Boehner and ex-Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
Murphy said that Canada's legalization of recreational weed last year had an "extraordinary impact" on the industry. The country has become the world's largest market for legalized marijuana.
"Canada is leading not only in the compassion and care side of it, they're also leading in the capital markets aspect of the business," he said.
He said the U.S., by contrast, was "woefully behind" its northern neighbor on the legalization front.
Murphy added that the U.S. is, in fact, the world leader in "overdoses of opiates." The country has been grappling with a public health crisis, with 130 Americans dying everyday after overdosing on opioids, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
An ad Acreage wanted to run on medical marijuana during the Super Bowl was rejected by CBS earlier this week. The American broadcaster turned down the 30-second commercial, which shines a light on the U.S. opioid crisis and promotes medical cannabis.


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Q: What are these numbers in Goto Anything of Sublime Text 2 I've googled a lot but unfortunately I can't find out what these numbers aside the file names means when you Ctrl+P (Goto Anything) in Sublime Text 2.
Ideas?

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*Indicator of how likely your input is meant to describe that file.

*Increases with match quality. Typing in "application" in your screenshot should yield significantly higher numbers.

*Increases with the popularity of the file. As a result, it will display the busiest file first if there are multiple matches.