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Welcome to Episode 1 of On the Lawn with Weed Man – Weed Man USA's newest podcast series covering a wide range of helpful lawn care tips and advice. It's our goal to help you achieve a lush, green lawn without breaking the bank.
I'm Erica Knapp and today I'm joined by Chris Lemcke, Weed Man's in-house turf expert. Welcome, Chris!
Chris: Thanks, I'm happy to be here.
Erica: Today we'll be tackling spring lawn care and addressing some of the most frequently asked questions from homeowners across the country. We'll also be touching on what you can be doing to ensure that your lawn stays healthy and free of weeds throughout the spring and summer seasons. Now that the warmer weather has arrived, creating an attractive, functional outdoor space is more important than ever. Chris, we're currently getting a number of calls about fertilizer. It's already late April, and many homeowners are wondering if it's too late to fertilize their lawns at this point in the season.
Chris: Not at all…this time of year is the perfect time. After a harsh winter when the lawns are starting to green up, it's a great time to get some fertilizer down on the lawn to help it out and get it growing again. One of the things I often talk about to homeowners or to people who are asking questions about what type of fertilizer they should use…the biggest thing they should look at is slow release. Anything that they can put on the lawn that will feed the lawn slowly. Slow release will help ensure there's no burning, and it'll help ensure that all the nitrogen is being used efficiently, and that'll definitely help the plant out this spring, especially after the long, hard winter.
Erica: Ok, good to know that it's not too late and that there's plenty of time to still fertilize. We've also had many customers ask us when they should be putting a pre-emergent on the lawn for crabgrass control. What would you suggest when it comes to pre-emergents?
Chris: When it comes to pre-emergents, there's two different types. One you have to get down before the crabgrass germinates, and that's prodiamine – that's the active ingredient. You want to make sure that's down well before the crabgrass starts to grow. Typically, ways to look at when crabgrass is going to start germinating is by looking at the forsythia bush. When that starts to bloom that usually means that soil temperatures are warm enough and crabgrass will start germinating. For me, I typically look at when the farmers are in the fields starting to plant corn. When corn starts to germinate and starts to grow, and farmers are in the field seeding it, that's often a good indication that soil temperatures are right and that you're going to start seeing crabgrass germinating. The other type of pre-emergent is dithiopyr. That one you can put down later. You still want to get it down before the crabgrass germinates, but in case there are any spots where you get crabgrass germinating early, like in sunny areas, it will take out some of the smaller growth – up to the 3rd or 4th tiller stage – of the crabgrass plant. So that's a good one because if you are late getting it down, you'll still get some of those plants that have already started to germinate. But it's all based on soil temperatures. Getting it down early is better than getting it down late.
Erica: We mentioned that the winter's been really harsh, and that's true for many, many parts of the country. So how long until lawns really start recovering? It seems like they're already a bit behind this year.
Chris: Depending on where you are in the country, things in the east especially are definitely a little bit behind. But lawns are going to take time to green up until the soil temperatures warm up a little bit more. We're seeing it slowly start to come around. The warmer it gets, the better the grass will start to grow…and it'll grow out some of that winter damage. But it's just one of those years where it's going to take a little bit longer before the grass really starts to take off and grow. Before long we'll be in summer, so it doesn't take long and it will happen.
Erica: So homeowners don't need to be worried about the state of their lawns right now?
Chris: Not right now. I mean, it's a good opportunity. If it's too quick of a spring, then a lot of people don't have time to give the lawn a good raking and things like that. So you've got time to go out and work on your lawn a little bit, rake out those straw-like areas, maybe check on if there's winter damage or not – those types of things. It gives you a little bit of time, that's the one thing about it.
Erica: On a similar topic, we've seen a lot of lawns with heavy damage from snow plows or debris that had been left on the lawn all winter. What's the best way to handle these bare spots – and some of these spots are turning into large patches…how can homeowners tackle these?
Chris: Sometimes you have to wait and see if it is actually winter damage or not, because sometimes it will recover, and it will grow back out. But if it's definitely an area with snow plow damage or an area that has a poor root system – so if you pull on the grass and it just kind of desiccates, there's not much rooting structure – then likely that area is dead. The easiest method is to wait until you get some sod at the local home hardware store – they'll sell it by the roll – and it's best to patch the sod pieces into the lawn as opposed to seeding it. Seeding it takes a lot of effort and you have to keep the seed moist for at least 30 days. Then you also have weeds that will grow in those spots. So the best thing to do would be sod it. For small areas, if you want to seed it just be aware that you can't seed if you're going to do a pre-emergent like we talked about earlier, as it won't let the seeds germinate.
Erica: Good advice. Now to address the question that everyone's been asking. What can homeowners do themselves to achieve the best lawns this year?
Chris: Well there's a few things that they can do. A lot of people put time and effort into fertilizing and taking care of their weeds, and yet they are never happy with the way that the lawn looks. Sometimes that's because of the things they're doing culturally. The first important thing that they need to do properly and to follow as best as possible is watering. All too often people will set an irrigation system up or they'll water too shallow and every other day as opposed to when the lawn needs it. So the first suggestion I have is to water when the lawn needs it, water deeply (as opposed to shallow), and water at the right time. Don't water at night – water early in the morning. Watering early in the morning is better because you don't encourage diseases. You want to make sure that the lawn is getting watered deeply. That keeps the roots growing deep as opposed to being up shallow if you shallow water.
The second thing that homeowners often do improperly is mowing. They want to make the lawn look like a golf course, so often times they're cutting the lawn very, very short. This encourages weeds and weedy grasses to grow in the lawn. If you keep the lawn nice and long – usually I recommend 3 to 3.5 inches, especially as you get into summertime – the lawn is going to be a darker green, the rooting system is going to be a lot longer (so it will find its own water deeper in the ground), and it's just going to look better overall. The last thing that's really important is to keep a sharp mower blade. If the mower blade's dull, it's going to encourage diseases, which is not going to give you a very good color to the lawn. Also, if you're ripping the blade, the lawn's going to have a whitish tinge to it, which will take away from the color of the lawn. So just to recap, watering is really important in how the lawn looks, so water properly. Second: mowing. Mow high and have a sharp mower blade.
Erica: And is sharpening the blade something that should be done every year or a couple times a year?
Chris: A couple of times a year is best. I mean , even once a year – depending on the size of your lawn – will probably be fine, but I like to recommend at least twice a year. You can always check it. Look under your mower deck and see if there are any nicks off the blade or if it looks dull. If so, you'll need to sharpen it.
Erica: Thanks for the great advice, Chris! I think this is really going to come in handy as the weather continues to get warmer and people start spending time outside on their lawns.
Thank you to everybody for tuning in to the first episode of On the Lawn with Weed Man. Be sure to visit us online at www.weedmanusa.com.


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The group proposing a performing arts center at Willits sailed through the first of two reviews before the Basalt Town Council on Tuesday night.
The board voted 6-0 to grant sketch plan approval for the plan proposed by The Arts Center at Willits, or TACAW. The group proposed a 19,000-square-foot building on the southwestern section of Willits Town Center, with the possibility of a 10,000-square-foot basement.
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- Denison owns some of the highest grade uranium deposits in the Athabasca Basin.
- It's trading below the net present value of its ownership in the Wheeler Project.
- 25% of global production was shut offline in the past 3 years in order to rebalance supply and demand.
- "Kazakhstan, the world's largest uranium miner, will support prices at current levels and is ready to cut production again if the market were to fall any further, Kazakh Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said in June."
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My friends… there's a bull market no one is talking about.
No one.
The time to get in is now… before the mainstream media gets wind of it.
No, it's not the next Amazon. It's not the next pharma company that will cure cancer. And it's definitely not a cryptocurrency or cannabis stock.
I'm talking about uranium.
Quietly, uranium is up 55% since its November 2016 lows. It's up almost 28% this year alone… even as the U.S. dollar starts breaking out into its own bull market.
You see, commodities are cyclical. Miners get slaughtered when the commodity entera a bear market.
But they absolutely soar when that commodity enters a bull market.
That is why we're going to invest in Denison Mines.
Denison Mines is a uranium miner based in Canada.
Its projects span about 790,000 acres in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada.
It's crown jewel is the Wheeler Project… the largest untapped uranium project in the Athabasca. It owns a a 63% (soon to become 90% by end of 2018). The Wheeler Project has more than 109 million pounds of high quality probable reserves.
At the current spot price of uranium, this mine's pre-tax net present value alone is worth about $1.5 billion … yet Denison's market cap sits at just under $400 million. (This assigns no value to any of Denison's other ventures whatsoever.)
But we think uranium prices are headed even higher over the coming years.
Uranium Headed Higher
KazAtomProm- Kazakhstan's state-owned producer – makes up about 40% of global primary uranium production. Its the equivalent of Saudi Arabia in the oil space.
Well, KazAtomProm decided to take 25% of their production offline… which represents 10% of global production.
Cameco – another major uranium producer – has indefinitely suspended its McArthur River mine. McArthur produces about 18 million pounds a year, accounting for 15 percent of global production.
That's 25% of total uranium production coming offline in the past couple years.
Cameco and KazAtomProm couldn't take the glut anymore. They tried producing through the cyclical nature of the commodity.
But they both said mercy and cut production. That's when you know we're towards the bottom of the cycle.
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Today there are 54 reactors under construction, 151 planned and 337 proposed according to the World Nuclear Association.
China and India are responsible for 37 of the reactors currently under construction. They have a vested interest in getting these reactors up and running. Both countries struggle with curbing pollution.
Nuclear power is carbon neutral. And China and India want to move away from coal as fast as possible.
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Denison is one of the best leveraged ways to play the uranium market.
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As of now, it's trading at a 73% discount to its net present value of just its ownership in the Wheeler Project. This assigns no value to its 4 licensed mines and 3 licensed mills. Cigar Lake, Rabbit Lake, McArthur River Mine,
Denison was trading around $0.90 in early 2017 when spot prices were lower than they are today. Resorting back to those prices would give us an immediate 38% gain. We think that's a chip shot.
In commodity bull markets, the miners soar higher than you can imagine. Massive gains can be made.
We see no reason why Denison can't trade back to its 2014 high of around $1.80 – a 181% gain from today's prices. (Denison rose over 570% the last uranium bull market that ended in 2011).
Denison is volatile, so expect to see major price swings day in and day out. We don't want to get shaken out of this position, so it's better to limit the size of your position rather than setting a small stop loss.
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Summary and Analysis of Public Comments Received on Proposed Revisions to 10 CFR Part 26 – Fitness for Duty Programs – Comments received between August 26, 2005 and May 10, 2007 (NUREG-1912)
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On August 26, 2005, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published proposed amendments to the NRC's regulations for Fitness for Duty (FFD) programs in the Federal Register for public comment. The proposed amendments would have revised and updated the FFD regulations that the NRC established in 1989, and would, among other things, have required nuclear power plant licensees and other entities to strengthen the effectiveness of their FFD programs in controlling the use of substances that may affect the trustworthiness, reliability, and performance of workers and to limit worker fatigue by establishing clear and enforceable fatigue management requirements. They also would have increased consistency with other Federal rules and guidelines and with the NRC's access authorization requirements. This report provides a detailed summary of the public comments on the proposed amendments received by the NRC and provides the NRC's resolution of the issues raised by those comments.


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The Fernengel Family has served fresh-cut beef and pork to West Side Market customers since 1939. From German decent, Gordon Fernengel runs the stand today as a third-generation vendor, following in his grandfather's footsteps. Gordon's favorite Market memory involves a woman who ordered a 25-pound roast. After Gordon fulfilled her request, she placed the unwrapped roast in a suitcase and casually carried it off.
Fernengels serves fresh cut steaks of all kinds, spare and baby back ribs, a large selection of boneless pork and their very popular, 100% pure ground chuck "Fernburger." They also supply specialty cuts, such as very thin sliced round steak for the ethnic dishes and their homemade sweet Italian sausage is a real crowd pleaser.
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Shed unwanted pounds with Pu-Erh Tea. The Pu-erh tea or red tea originated in the Chinese province of Yunnan. For many years, banned from the rest of the population, the best herbal tea became known as the "tea of the Emperors." If your stomach is full and you had too much junk food, then it may be time for a detoxifying cup of pu-erh tea. This tea offers these and many other health benefits. We will share many reasons and facts why this tea is the ultimate alternative for healing, slimming and stimulating digestion after a meal. It is best known to enhance the immune response.
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Pu-erh has a very distinctive, strong, earthy flavor, with a dark reddish color. It is a post-fermented tea which requires a long process, which is different from that of black tea. It is this unique fermentation process which gives the tea its prized red color, flavor and unique properties that have made it famous throughout the world. Pu-er helps to control body fat and because of the unique property the tea also helps to reduce cholesterol levels. As well, the diuretic properties may be helpful with maintaining a healthy blood pressure.
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On the authority of Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Do not be envious of one another; do not artificially raise prices against one another; do not hate one another; do not turn one's back on each other; and do not undercut one another in business transactions. And be, [O] servants of Allah, bretheren. A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim. He does not wrong him. He does not fail him [when he needs him]. He does not lie to him. And he does not show contempt for him. Piety is here" – and he pointed to his chest three times. "It is enough of evil for a person to hold his brother Muslim in contempt. All of a Muslim is inviolable to another Muslim: his blood, his wealth and his honor." (Recorded in Muslim)
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Abu Huaira, may Allah be pleased with him, embraced Islam in the seventh year after hijrah, and was well known for his piety. Abu Huraira was his kunya or nickname and it means the father of cats, after the pets that he so loved. His given name was Abdul Rahmaan ibn Sakhr ibn al-Dausi. He may Allah be pleased with him, was a constant companion of the Prophet, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him, and lived in the Prophet's mosque as one of the people known as ahl al-Suffa, or the people of the verandah, due to his living there. His close proximity to the Prophet meant that he was able to relate more hadith than any other companion, 5374 in total. The Prophet, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him, guided Abu Huraira to an act that would ensure that he never forgot any of the hadith that he learnt. At night, along with praying the late night prayer, he would study and memorise hadith. He was very cautious when narrating them, may Allah be pleased with him.
"Do not be envious of one another…"
The word translated here as 'envy' is al-hasad in Arabic. The concept of hasad includes hating to see someone superior or better off than yourself, disliking it when someone else receives a bounty, or wishing that someone else would lose what they have. It thus incorporates a range of scenarios, some being worse in degree than others.
The Evils of Hasad
Hasad is a disease of the heart. It was the cause of one of the first sins ever committed. Envy and pride are what caused Satan to be jealous of Adam, and turn away from his Lord. He felt that he was better than Adam, and he did not feel that it was right that Allah gave the bounty of knowledge to Adam. As Allah, all praises and glory be to Him, says in the Qur'an:
"[Allah] said, 'What kept you from prostrating when I ordered you?' He said, 'I am better than him. You created me from fire and You created him from clay" (Surah al Araaf:12)
SubhanAllah, how simple and deadly are the diseases of pride and envy? 'I am better than you because…' You see this beginning in childhood and lasting throughout life, 'My car is better than his', 'I hate her because she is better looking than me', 'I wish I got that phone before she did', 'My wedding was bigger than his', 'I don't want him to get that job', 'I want my children to be more successful than theirs'. Comparing ourselves and our circumstances with others, and thinking ourselves better, or not wanting good for others, this is the disease of hasad. When hasad spreads amongst the people it is very destructive. It strikes at the core of love and compassion between the believers. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said concerning hasad:
"Creeping upon you is the disease of the peoples before you: envy and hatred. And the hatred is the thing that shaves. I do not say it shaves hair, but it shaves the religion. By the One in whose hand is my soul – or he said: by the One in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad – you will not enter Paradise until you believe. And you do not believe until you love one another. Certainly, let me inform you of that will establish such for you: spreading the greetings (of peace) among yourselves." (Recorded in Ahmad)
Harbouring envy in our hearts affects our faith and provides a way in for Satan. Envy breeds ungratefulness, hatred, backbiting and discontent. It causes division within the community, and even worse, within the family. Hasad can cause family members to argue and break the ties of blood relations. Allah tells us in the Qur'an about the two sons of Adam:
"And recite to them the story of the two sons of Adam (Cain and Abel) in truth. When each of them offered a sacrifice [to Allah], it was accepted from one of them but not the other. The latter said to the former, 'I will surely kill you.' The former said, 'Verily, Allah accepts only from those who are pious. If you do not stretch your hand to kill me I shall never stretch my hand out to kill you, for I fear Allah Lord of the Worlds. Verily, I intend to let you draw my sin on yourself as well as yours. Then you will be one of the dwellers of the Fire, and this is the recompense of the wrongdoers.' So the soul of the other encouraged him and made fair-seeming to him the murder of his brother. So he murdered him and became one of the losers." (Surah al-Maaidah: 27-30)
We can see that it was envy of his brother, and of his sacrifice being accepted, that led him to the grievous deed of murdering his own brother. A true believer should love for their brother what they love for themselves. They should feel happy when their brother or sister is blessed with something nice. This state of the heart is the opposite of hasad,which is a sign that a person's soul is far away the level of imaan that it should achieve.
A Sign That One has the Disease of Hasad
According to ibn Uthaimeen, one of the strong signs that a person is inflicted with the disease of hasad is that they always try to conceal the virtues and goodness of others. They don't like it when others talk about the good that another person has done. Hasadis also one of the greatest causes of backbiting, in that the person likes to put down other people rather than highlight their good points. If you are prone to pointing out others negative points, you may be suffering from hasad or that other evil disease that Satan suffered from – pride.
How to Free Oneself of the Disease or Effects of Hasad
If you feel you may be suffering from the problem of envy, realise that this is dangerous for your religion and therefore your soul. Consider deeply its evil and destructive effects, and know that it is displeasing to Allah and destructive to human relationships. If the feeling of envy comes to you, do whatever you can to repel it, think of something else, read Qur'an or perform a prayer. If you cannot get the thoughts our of your mind, then realise that they are only thoughts and if you don't act on them, you will remain sinless. You should try to improve your actions towards the one that you feel envy for, develop you relationship and earn Allah's pleasure. Realise that the true bounties are not the bounties of this world, but the bounties of the Hereafter. Concentrate on those and work towards that greater goal. With a change of focus, you will not worry about what others in this world are receiving.
"… do not artificially raise prices against one another…"
In this part of the hadith the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, stated that one should not commit al-najash. In business terms, this means that a person, neither the buyer nor the seller, bids up the price of an item, without the intention of buying it. If a Muslim does this, they are robbing the buyer of some of their wealth.
Although there is some difference of opinion, the majority of scholars hold that even if al-najash has occurred, the sale of the item is still valid, although the person who committed the act is a sinner. Imams Ahmad and Malik give the buyer the opportunity to cancel the transaction if they were not aware of what was going on and the price increase was a large one.
Ibn Uthaimeen states that there are three cases wherein one bids up the price of something. The first case if the prohibited case of najash, where one bids up the price of something although they have no intention of buying it. The second case is where the person feels that something is being sold at a cheap price, and they are prepared to buy it for that, but then the bidding continues and it goes beyond what they are prepared to pay for it and they stop bidding. There is nothing wrong with this type of action. The third case is where someone continues to bid until they have outbid everyone else and they buy the item. There is nothing wrong with this type of behavior either.
A second interpretation of this part of the hadith is more general, not restricting najashto business transactions. Lexically speaking, the root of the word najash implies, 'he concealed himself' as in a hunting game. In the more general understanding, the Prophet, peace be upon him, was implying with this wording that we should not deceive each other, or work in underhanded ways, or harm our fellow Muslim. This includes every type of business transaction and our behavior in general.
"… do not hate one another…"
Continuing with our summary of this hadith, as explained by Jamal al-Din M. Zarabozo in his work 'Commentary on the Forty Hadith of Al-Nawawi', we find that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, prohibited us from hating each other. This means that we cannot hate our fellow Muslim over a difference of opinion, or due to their origin or the colour of their skin and so forth. All of that type of hatred is forbidden in Islam, and goes against the concept of Brotherhood.
It is clear from the Qur'an that one of the greatest blessings that Allah gives the believers is togetherness and the love of Islam. This is a very special kind of bond that transcends worldly things. Allah says in the Qur'an:
"And remember Allah's favour upon you. You were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together, so that, by His grace, you became bretheren. And you were on a brink of a pit of fire and He saved you from it" (Surah ali-Imraan:103)
He, all praises and glory to Him, also says:
"And He has united their [the believers] hearts. If you [O Muhammad] had spent all that is in the earth, you could not have united their hearts. But it is Allah who has united them. Certainly, He is All-Mighty, All-Wise" (Surah al-Anfaal:63)
We should never underestimate the importance of loving one another for the sake of Allah. In another hadith the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him said:
"You will never enter Paradise until you believe. And you will not believe until you love one another. Certainly, I shall guide you to something that, if you do it, you will love one another: Spread the greetings (of peace) among yourselves." (Recorded in Muslim)
As we saw in the explanation of the evils of envy, spreading the salam brings us closer together, and fosters love amongst the Muslims. We should also be very careful to treat one another in the best of manners so that we do not offend or hurt the feelings of our fellow Muslims, as this can lead us towards the sin of hating one another. We should do our best to be patient and overlook each other's faults. This is especially true of the husband and wife who have to deal with each other on a regular basis. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
"A believing man should not hate a believing woman. If he dislikes one characteristic in her, he is pleased with another." (Recorded in Muslim)
Highlighting the importance of love between the believers, Allah has also forbidden acts that lead to enmity and hatred, such as alcohol, gambling. He makes it clear that these are from the tools that Satan uses to cause hatred between humans. Allah says:
"Satan wants only to excite enmity and hatred among you with intoxicants and gambling, and to hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from the prayer. So will you not then abstain?" (al-Maaidah:91)
In the same way, Allah prohibits backbiting or speaking badly about others. He, all praises and glory be to Him, also praises those who try to reconcile the hearts and make peace between two people who have been estranged. All of these things work together to bring hearts closer together for the sake of Islam.
Is Hatred Amongst Muslims Ever Permissible?
It is important to note that this hadith of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, does not mean that all forms of hatred are forbidden in Islam. There is one type of hatred that is permissible, hate for the sake of Allah. Indeed love and hate for the sake of Allah is a very important aspect of our faith. As the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
"The one who loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah and withholds for the sake of Allah has completed the faith." (Recorded in Abu Dawood)
In other words, if a Muslim commits an evil, they should be hated for having transgressed the bounds of Allah by committing that evil, and if they commit good deeds they should be loved for performing those good deeds. Hating for the sake of Allah does not mean that we do not advise others. Perhaps Allah will guide that person to what is better, and only Allah knows what is in the hearts.
An interesting point to highlight here is when people begin having different opinions about the religion, and often times divide, they tend to hate and curse each other, and say it's for the sake of Allah. Sometimes they may be excused for what they are doing, but many times, the hatred is in fact based on their own personal dislikes and desires. They are following a certain scholar, but do not realise that he could in fact be wrong. They hate everyone who opposes his opinion. In such a case, this hatred for others is not actually for the sake of Allah, and is not correct according to the Shareerah.
So let's remember to spread the salam, amongst those whom we know and those who we don't, to deal with each other with the best of manners, and not to backbite or lie. Let's try to overlook each other's shortcomings, and advise each other to what is best. Remember that the only permissible form of hate is hate for the sake of Allah, and the best form of love is love for His sake.
"… do not turn one's back on each other…"
A Muslim should never cut off relations with their fellow Muslim. They should always strive to greet each other with a smiling face, and should respond to the greetings given by others. This is part of keeping the sense of brotherhood and sisterhood in Islam alive. In fact, Islam teaches us that to avoid or boycott another Muslim for more than three says, solely for the sake of worldly reasons or personal likes and dislikes, is prohibited. Another hadith tells us that:
"It is not allowed for a man to boycott his brother for more than three nights, when they meet this one turns away and the other turns away. The best of them is the one who is the first to offer the greetings." (Recorded in al-Bukhari and Muslim)
If we find that we are in this type of situation with another Muslim, where we are avoiding them and harboring ill-feelings towards them, we should realise that this is prohibited, and strive to rectify the situation.
One way of overcoming this is to meet the other person and give them the salam, because spreading the salam brings peace and enjoins the hearts. If that is not enough, try asking yourself, 'Is this thing that I am upset about so serious that I am not afraid of being found sinful in front of Allah?' There is only one answer to that question.
Permissible Forms of 'Boycotting'
As with the case of hatred towards other Muslims, there are also forms of boycotting that are considered permissible or sanctioned by the shareeah. This exception to the rule is generally reserved for when Allah's rights are violated, not just the rights of individuals. This type of boycotting of an individual, who has transgressed the rights of Allah, may go on for more than three days, until the situation is remedied.
There are numerous examples of where the Companions boycotted others for the wrong that they did. This type of boycotting is a way of illustrating to the offender how serious their offence is. There is an example recorded in Sahih Muslim, in which the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, ordered a boycott of two men who failed to take part in the Battle of Tabook. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, did this because he feared for the men, having committed a sin that was akin to an act of apostacy. They were therefore boycotted for months, and their greetings were not responded to. Finally, Allah accepted their repentance and the Muslims returned to their old behaviour with them.
It is also permitted for a husband to boycott his wife if he sees bad conduct for her, on account of the ayah:
"As to those women on whose part you see ill-conduct, admonish them (first), then refuse to share their beds…" (Surah al-Nisaa:34)
The purpose of the act is to solve the problem if talking won't work, and it does not mean that he should display this type of behaviour in front of others. Rather it is to be done in private, as a way of showing her how upset he is by her behaviour.
We can see then, that boycotting behaviour is permitted if it is done for a purpose that is approved by the shareeah, and should only be resorted to when it is judged that its benefits will be greater than its harm.
"…and do not undercut one another in business transactions."
We can find this command of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, to not undercut one another in business transactions, in a number of hadith. For example, we see it mentioned in the following:
"The Prophet forbade the city dweller from selling on behalf of a bedouin. And there is to be no najash. One also should not undercut others in business transactions. A man should not make a proposal against the proposal of his brother. A woman should not ask that her sister be divorced in order to take her place." (Recorded in al-Bukhari and Muslim)
We can see that there is an emphasis here on not 'acting against one another'. Some of the scholars, such as Ahmad, have understood this to be a part of the rights of Muslim brotherhood. Others, such as An-Nawawi, have interpreted the hadith more generally, to incorporate not undercutting non-Muslim's in business transactions either.
Economic well-being is a very fundamental aspect of our lives, and Allah makes it clear in the Qur'an, that wealth is beloved to many people. It is therefore also one of that main causes of dispute. Even small sums of money can cause people to argue and hate one another. So in the interests of maintaining good relations, we should be very careful to act fairly in all our dealings.
The type of action that this is hadith is referring to is if someone has bought something for a set price, and then another person comes and says, 'I could sell you that, or better, for less' and as a result the person returns the item to the first seller and buys it from the other person for the cheaper price. This would cause grief and misgivings to the original seller and it is therefore forbidden. Another example would be someone agreeing to sell something for a set price and then a second person coming and saying they will buy it for more, so the seller nullifies his agreement with the first person and sells it to the second. This type of action is also forbidden.
This hadith demonstrates to us the emphasis that Islam gives to business dealings. They are not simply considered to be a way of getting ahead on the world, rather they are based on strong ethics and consideration for others. There was a time in which the Prophet, peace and blessing of Allah be upon him, was in the marketplace, and he put his hand into a pile of grain and found that it was wet at the bottom. He asked the vendor, who told him that rain had fallen on it. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, the said:
"Why did you not put it on top of the grain so people could see it? Whoever deceives is not from me." (Recorded in Muslim)
We can therefore see that the key to a blessed business transaction is honesty and straightforwardness. A good Muslim realises that every business dealing must be based on sound morals and ethics, and that Allah will judge them not just on their actions, but on their intentions as well.
"…And be, [O] servants of Allah, bretheren. A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim."
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, summarised the point of the previous instructions by informing us that we should be brothers (and sisters) to one another. Allah tells us in the Qur'an:
"Verily, the believers are but one brotherhood" (Surah al-Hujuraat:10)
In order to preserve this sense of brotherhood, Muslims should treat each other with respect. Each Muslim should think of themselves as part of greater brotherhood that has the goal of serving and worshipping Allah. This goal is met partly through treating one another with the best of conduct and concern, for the sake of Allah alone. A Muslim should not work against another Muslim in any way.
We should note here that every Muslim is the brother or sister of another Muslim, regardless of their race, nationality, ethnicity, skin colour and so forth. We are brothers and sisters in Islam. We love each other for the sake of Allah, not because we belong to the same tribe. If a Muslim mistreats or discriminates against another Muslim because of their race or colour, they are sinning and wronging their fellow Muslim, and they will be held accountable for this.
Further, if a Muslim follows any of the accepted schools of fiqh (madhabs or schools of thought) or works for any of the groups working for Islam (that do not fall into the realm of kufr), then they are a brother or sister to all other Muslims. Whether you are a Maliki, Hanafi, Hanbali, Shafi or a Salafi you a part of the brotherhood of Islam and they should treat each other well.
The level of love and loyalty that we have towards one another should be determined only by the level of righteousness and good deeds that others possess. In other words we should love each other for the sake of Allah, and love in others what Allah loves. We should also be especially careful not to commit any acts that will harm our fellow Muslims. These will be detailed in the following posts inshaAllah.
"… He does not wrong him…"
The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, next told us that a Muslim should not wrong their fellow Muslim.
The concept of dhulm, or wrongdoing was discussed in detail in a previous post. Wrongdoing towards other people, including non-Muslims, will not be overlooked by Allah, and must be rectified. Because you have taken from a person's rights or their honour by wronging them, you must restore what was taken. One must either seek forgiveness from the wronged person, or perform a deed that will restore the injustice (such as saying something good about them to the same audience you said something bad if you were backbiting, paying back money etc), or suffer punishment in this life or the Hereafter. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
"Whoever has wronged another concerning his reputation or anything else should beg him to forgive him before the Day of Resurrection when there will be no money [to compensate for wrong deeds], but, if he has good deeds, those good deeds will be taken from him according to the wrong he has done. And if he has no good deeds, the sins of the oppressed person will be loaded on him." (Recorded in al-Bukhari)
When we think that even saying something about someone that they would not like to hear is a punishable form of wrongdoing, how many of us can truly say that we have nothing to fear on the Day of Resurrection? Take heed and watch your tongue, for nothing leads us to Hellfire like the sins of the tongue.
If the wrongdoing is committed on a large scale, for instance against a class of people, it can lead to a great deal of hatred and even, as we have seen historically, civil strife. People who are constantly wronged or oppressed by others may finally revolt against the wrongdoers, even if they are of the same religion. A Muslim society should therefore be free of wrongdoing both at an individual and societal level.
"… He does not fail him [when he needs him]…"
When we reflect on the concepts of 'brotherhood' and 'sisterhood' in Islam, we can see that they seek to foster almost familial relationships between the believers, and this carries with it both benefits and responsibilities. One of the responsibilities that we have, as brothers and sisters is Islam, is to be there for each other in our times of need.
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, commanded the Muslims to help and assist each other. In one hadith, the Prophet, peace be upon him, stated:
"Help your brother, whether he is the one doing wrong or the one being wronged." They [the Companions] said, "O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), we know how to help him if he is being wronged, but how do we help him if he is the one doing the wrong?" He answered, "Take him by his hand." (Recorded in al-Bukhari)
We can see from this hadith that we should not fail to assist our brother or sister in Islam even if they are wronging their own selves. This obligation therefore extends from just helping one in distress, right through to guiding them to what is best for their own souls. We can see that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, actually instructed us to 'take him by his hand' that is physically prevent him from wronging himself.
Mutual support, aid and assistance is therefore a vital aspect of the brotherhood of Islam. Not only does it enjoin the hearts, and work to prevent evil, but we also find, by the blessing of Allah, that if a Muslims helps their fellow Muslim, Allah will help them in return. Let's reflect on the beautiful example of the Ansaar, the helpers, from Madinah. Allah, all praises and glory be to Him, says in the Qur'an:
"But those [Ansaar] who, before them, had homes [in Madinah] and had adopted the Faith – they love those who emigrate to them, and have no jealousy in their breasts for that which they have been given [from the booty], but they [the Ansaar] give them [the Emigrants] preference over themselves, even though they were in need of that. And whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, such are they who will be successful." (Surah al-Hashr:9)
We know that the Ansaar assisted the Muhajirin, the Muslim migrants from Makkah, not just with their hands, but with their homes, their livelihoods, their food and even their wives, such was their selfless motivation to help the Muslims in their time of need. They asked nothing in return, they only hoped for the reward of Allah.
This obligation of assistance is not limited to those Muslims that we know, it extends to all Muslims in the fold of Islam. We have obligations to those suffering in other countries, even if we do not know them. If we do not have the financial or physical capacity to help other Muslims in need, especially those suffering in other lands, then the very least that we can do is make dua for them. We should seek out the best times to make dua – the last third of the night, when breaking the fast, between Asr and Maghribon a Friday etc – and plead Allah to help those Muslims suffering in those situations.
How many of us actually get up in the last third of the night, with the specific intention of asking Allah to relieve the suffering of Muslims that we do not know, or even those that we do? Really this is a sign of how heard our hearts have become. Muslims should pray for one another, for forgiveness of sins, for the best of this life and the Hereafter, for an end to suffering etc. Remember that when you make dua for you fellow Muslim, Allah will grant the dua for yourself also. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him said:
"No Muslim servant [of Allah] prays for his brother behind his back except that an angel says, 'And for you the same.'" (Recorded in Muslim)
And also:
"For whoever seeks forgiveness for the believing men and women, Allah will record one good deed corresponding to every believing and and woman." (Recorded in al-Tabaraani)
What greater motivation could we ask for?
"…He does not lie to him…"
In this portion of the hadith, the Prophet peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, told us that a Muslim should not lie to their fellow Muslim. It is also narrated in other hadith, that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, did not like people to lie. When a person lies to someone else, they are betraying the other person's trust in them.
When a Muslim listens to another Muslims, they expect that they are telling them the truth. If we tell lies, even 'small' ones, we break this sense trust. Lying then leads to many ills, including animosity, hatred, and a sense of betrayal. It can cause relationships to breakdown, and erode the sense unity and togetherness within a community.
There is only one circumstance, from a Shareeah point of view, in which any form of lying is permitted. That is for the ultimate goal of reconciling the hearts of those who are estranged. This greater good of bringing about harmony between two people is so important that it is considered permissible to tell a lie in order to help reconcile the hearts.
If you feel tempted to tell a lie for any reason other than this, even if you think it's 'harmless', remember who the ultimate liar is… Shaitan. Shaitan loves it when we lie to one another. It is his way of causing mischief amongst the people. Seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan and remain silent, that is far more beneficial for you.
"…And he does not show contempt for him…"
Like envy, pride and arrogance were the cause of the first sins ever committed. Satan was arrogant and envious with respect to Adam, in that he thought he was better than him. Envy, pride and arrogance prevented Satan from obeying Allah and bowing down to Adam, peace be upon him. From this lesson we can see what dangerous and threatening things arrogance and pride are. If we have even a small amount of pride in our hearts, it could lead us to the Hell-Fire. The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
"One who has an atom's weight of pride in his heart will not enter Paradise" A man said, "But a man loves that his clothes are nice and his shoes are nice." He [the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] replied, "Verily Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty. [Thus, that is not pride] Pride is rejecting the truth and showing disdain for the people." (Recorded in Muslim)
In general, an arrogant or proud person thinks that they are better than others. Brotherhood implies treating each others as equals and giving people their due rights. In fact it implies giving preference to others over ourselves. When we look down on others, or think that we are better than them, because of our education or job etc, this shows contempt for the other person and this does not give the person their rights. This attitude strikes at the very heart of the concept of Brotherhood upon which Islam is based.
We do not know what is in the hearts of others. The poorer, simpler person may well be more pious than us, because they have only Allah to rely on. By thinking ourselves better, we may also forget that it is Allah who has given us our blessings. In a blink of an eye He, all praises and glory be to Him, could take everything away and where would we be then?
If we find ourselves suffering from this sin of arrogance and pride and having contempt for others, we should stop to reflect on our origins. Allah, all praises and glory be to Him, created us from a clot, a small clinging thing, mixed juices that we would not even touch if we saw them. He took us from this state and gave us the faculties of hearing, sight, intelligence and affection through no effort of our own. Everything we have comes from Him. Should we not then stop feeling pride, and rather be grateful and give thanks?
"Piety is here" – and he pointed to his chest three times."
For us, as human beings, our most important concern should not be our appearance, or the colour of our skin, or the amount of money we have. In fact, it is not even our outward actions that are of the utmost importance. The most important concern for us is what is in our hearts, and piety or taqwa is a matter of the heart. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him said:
"Verily, Allah does not look at your bodies or your shapes. But He looks at your hearts."(Recorded in Muslim)
To have taqwa, is to fear Allah in our hearts and to strive to protect ourselves from His anger or punishment. The minimum aspect of taqwa, is to obey Allah and not disobey Him. To achieve a higher level, one must put some distance between oneself and anything that could anger Allah. The people of taqwa, will leave even permissible deeds out of fear that there might be something harmful in them. Leaving these doubtful or permissible deeds then acts as a barrier between the believer and any acts of disobedience. When a believer performs all the obligatory deeds that they are capable of and stays away from all the forbidden and doubtful matters, and when they further perform the recommended acts and stay away from the disapproved ones, they are truly deserving of the title muttaqeen "the people possessing taqwa".
Allah, all praises and glory be to Him, says in the Qur'an:
"O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female , and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Verily, the most honorable among you in the sight of Allah is the one with the most taqwa. Verily, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware." (Surah al-Hujuraat:13)
The beauty of this is that only Allah knows what is in the hearts of the people. We as human beings, can't determine what is inside someone's heart. We should therefore not look down on anybody, because they may in fact be very beloved to Allah. A person may look contemptible from a wordly point of view, and yet they may be very beloved to Allah due to their taqwa. Allah tells us in the Qur'an:
"O believers! Let not a group of you scoff at another group, it may be that the latter are better than the former. Nor let [some] women scoff at other women for it may be that the latter are better than the former." (Surah al-Hujuraat:11)
Outward appearances and 'status' should therefore not be our basis for judging others. This point is illustrated in a very telling hadith:
"A man passed by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and he [the Messenger (peace be upon him)] asked someone who was siting next to him, "What do you think of that man?" He said, "He is from the noblest class of people. By Allah, if he were to ask for a woman's hand in marriage, his proposal would be accepted. If he were to intercede on behalf of another, his intercession would be accepted." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) kept quiet. Then another man passed by and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) asked the same man "What do you think of that man?" He replied, "He is from the poor Muslims. If he were to ask for a woman's hand in marriage it would not be accepted. If he were to intercede on behalf of someone, his intercession would not be accepted. And if he were to speak, no one would listen to his speech." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) then said, "This [poor] man is better than an earth full of the other [type of man]." (Recorded in al-Bukhari)
SubhanAllah this should give us such a long pause for thought.
This is the exact opposite of the criteria that most people use to judge others. The heartbreaking point that is illustrated here is that because of people's perceived status, they are given preference over others who are in fact more beloved to Allah. Many times, when it comes to the marriage of their children, parents look for the suitor with the best status, the best job, the best tribe, the best family, but not, the best taqwa. The Prophet, peace be upon him, advised us to choose the partner that is the most pious, and that is better for us.
On the Day of Judgement, the true 'value' and 'worth' of people will be shown, and it will not be the worldly criteria that matter. It will not benefit us that we were wealthy, or from an important family, or were the Managing Director of such and such a company. The only thing that will matter is what matters to Allah – and that is the state of our hearts.
"It is enough of evil for a person to hold his brother Muslim in contempt."
We can see here that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is further emphasizing what he stated earlier in this hadith – that a Muslim should never show contempt or look down on another Muslim. His use of language shows us that looking down on others is a serious matter, in fact it is a form of evil.
In his commentary on this hadith, Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo points out that Allah created human beings as noble creatures. Allah has further blessed Muslims with the gift of faith. When we consider this fact, it should show us that we have no right to look down on those that Allah has blessed. Contempt for our fellow Muslims is manifested in actions such as: not greeting a Muslim when we see them, not responding to their salam, backbiting them, and thinking they are not deserving of Paradise and so forth. When we do or think these things, we are in fact holding our fellow Muslims in contempt, which the Prophet, peace be upon him, has shown us is a sin.
Al-Nawawi argues that no Muslim should ever look down on, or belittle anyone else, and they should never think that they are better than others. They should either assume that others are better than them, or have no opinion on the matter. This is because we have no idea where the final resting place of a human being will be. Even if it is a non-Muslim, Allah may guide them to what is better. If it is a young Muslim, they may have committed less sins than us. If it an elder Muslim, they have been in Islam longer than us. If it is a non-pious Muslim, Allah may guide them to what is better. We do not know the heart or the final end of anyone, so it is not our place to judge or look down upon anyone else. And Allah knows best.
"All of a Muslim is inviolable to another Muslim: his blood, his wealth and his honor."
This is one of the most important messages of Islam with respect to society. Because of this, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, made this same point on several significant occasions in his life, including during his Farewell Pilgrimage. We see this example in the following hadith:
"On the authority of ibn Abbaass: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) delivered a speech to the people on the Day of Sacrifice. He said, "O people, what day is this?" They answered, "The sacred (inviolable) day." The he said, "What land is this?" They answered, "The sacred land". Then he said, "What month is this?" They said, "The sacred month." He said, "Verily, your blood, wealth and honour are inviolable for you as the sacredness of this day of yours in this land of yours in this month of yours." He repeated this a number of times and then he raised his head and said, "O Allah, have I conveyed the message? O Allah, have I conveyed the message?" (Recorded in al-Bukhari and Muslim)
SubhanAllah, what a powerful message. If these instructions of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, were adhered to, Muslims would live secure and protected lives. The Prophet, peace be upon him, particularly mentioned blood, wealth and honour, because if these were protected, everything else would be secure. There are numerous ahadith in this collection of Imam Al-Nawawi, that give the same message – none of our actions should harm our fellow Muslims. Before we do an action we should ask ourselves firstly whether it is permissible according to the shareeah, and secondly, will it cause any harm to our fellow Muslims? We cannot just concern ourselves with our own happiness and needs, we must also think of others.
Except in cases permitted by law, a Muslim must avoid the shedding of any other Muslim's blood, or indeed harming them in any way. No Muslim should harm another's wealth, and we should show respect for our fellow Muslim's property. If we borrow something, we should take care of it. If we harm another's property we should compensate them for it. The importance that Islam places on the protection wealth is evident in the shareeah punishment for theft – the removal of the thief's hand, if certain conditions are met. It is harsh but it emphasises the importance of safeguarding each other's wealth. Finally, a person's honour is to be respected in the same way as their blood and wealth. This means that we must be extremely careful about what we say about other Muslims. Backbiting – speaking truthfully behind another's back in ways that are displeasing to them – is a violation of honour. Allah, all praises and glory be to Him, describes this deed as follows:
"Do not backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it [so do not backbite]. And fear Allah. Verily, Allah is the One who forgives and accepts repentance, Most Merciful." (Surah al-Hujuraat:12)
When we reflect on the lack of implementation of these principles of safeguarding each other's blood, wealth and honour, in our communities today, is it any surprise that we lack the sense of brotherhood that occurred amongst the earliest Muslims, who took these teachings very seriously? Not adhering to these principles erodes our sense of trust and community and the concepts of brotherhood and sisterhood in Islam.
Let's reflect on whether we are adhering to these noble principles, and if not, let's strive to rectify our conduct and seek forgiveness for those we have wronged. Let's call ourselves to account before we are called to account.
Extracted from Commentary on the Forty Hadith of Al-Nawawi (Vol 3) [Previously published in 3 Volumes] by Jamaal al-Din M. Zarabozo Pages 1247-1308


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Second page of the novel I'll never finish writing because I'm too lazy and it's too hard…
10th February 1991
Jack finally stopped running after what seemed an age. His heart was beating and, even though it was a bitterly cold night, sweat was pouring off him. There was a small stone wall to his left so he sat for a moment to catch his breath and to try and will his mind to decide what to do next. Just a few hours ago the three of them had been, as they always were, together. In his mind he kept repeating to himself that she would be alright, that it had been an accident and he hadn't meant to hurt her.
21st June 2002
Simon arrived at the usual place to meet Jack at the agreed time. It was where they always came when one of them needed to talk. As the years had gone by they saw less of each other but sooner or later one of them would get to a point where they just had to reach out to the only other person in the world who knew the secret they both carried with them. This time it had been Jack, he'd come into the garage, where Simon worked as a mechanic, the previous day in a distressed state demanding to speak to him right away. Fortunately Simon had been the only other person there at the time so he'd managed to calm Jack down on the understanding that they would meet the following day.
Tall and broad shouldered, Simon had the upper body strength of somebody who worked long hours in a physical job but the extra pounds around his middle also told their own story of someone who spent many hours trying to drink away the pain of his past. Jack was already there when Simon arrived, sitting silently on the bench that acted as a memorial to the night that bonded them together. This was the place where it happened, where everything changed and where their old lives ended and their new ones began.
Nodding a hello but remaining silent, Simon waited for Jack to speak. He knew enough to appreciate that this was always the best approach when they were together. Jack had always been the one that found their secret the most difficult to live with and Simon had learned that it was best to let him control the conversation if he wanted to keep Jack as calm as possible. After a few moments Jack began to talk;
"We need to tell the truth, I can't live like this anymore"
Simon was used to this opening as it was fairly consistent with how these conversations always went so he was ready for it;
"What is the truth Jack? What is it that you want to tell people?"
"That we killed our best friend that night, we attacked her and left her alone to die right here in the dark"
"That's your truth Jack, it's not mine. She was alive when we left her, if she died later then it wasn't here and you know it"
"Where is she then? What happened to her?"


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I was given a gift of some really cool drinking glasses made out of old wine bottles. We don't use the glasses as much as I would like so I wanted to find a way to use them as something more than a drinking glass. After some thought I decided to create a bottle vase holder that would hold not only my "wine" glasses but also wine bottles for flowers.
- 1/2″ x 5.5″ x 6′ Poplar Board (cut into 2- 24″ lengths & 2 – 3.5″ lengths)
- 12 – 8 Penny Nails (Truss Hanger Nails)
- 1/8″ Drill Bit
- Drill Gun
- 3 1/2″ Hole Saw
- Clamp
- Sandpaper
- Drill Press
- Straight Edge (Speed Square)
- Sliding Rule Square
- Walnut Gel Stain
- Foam Brush
- Paper Towels
- Pencil
Start by cutting the board into a 24″ length and then cut the board in half. Measure over 1.5″ and mark a line using the speed square.
This will leave 21″ in the open area. To find the position of the center openings measure over 7″ from the outside mark, use the speed square and mark a line. Do this on the opposite side of the board. These will be the center points of your middle openings. Use the wine bottle glass as a guide to help find center. Set the sliding rule square so that the glasses will be straight across the rest of the board. Using a pencil mark round the outside edge of the glass, repeat on all bottles.
Install the 3 1/2″ hole saw onto the drill press. (You could possibly use a hand drill to do this but the torque from the teeth cutting into the wood is rough and not recommended). Clamp the board to the drill press.
For the outside holes line the outside edge of the hole saw up with the pencil mark and drill. For the inside holes line the drill bit in the center of the hole saw up with the two center pencil marks and drill. If you are able to have a second set of hands available to hold the board as the teeth of the hole saw begin to grip the wood.
For assembly of the bottle vase holder; On the two end pieces measure down 1/4″, mark a line using the speed square. From the outside edge measure 2.75″ making a mark on the 1/4″ line to find center. For the remaining nail locations measure out 1 5/8″ each direction from the center mark. Pre-drill your nail holes using the 1/8″ drill bit.
Hammer in nails. Repeat this process on the remaining 3 sides of the wine bottle holder.
At this point the holder will look like the above image. Sand any rough edges or wood splinters caused by the hole saw.
Wipe the surface of the bottle vase holder down with a slightly damp cloth to remove any sawdust or debris. Using the foam brush apply the GelStain and let set for approximately 5 minutes. Make sure to work the stain in well around the nail heads. Once the stain has set wipe all excess stain off with a paper towel or clean rag.
If you like a coat of polyurethane can be added to the centerpiece but since ours won't be getting a lot of wear from use we left the wood un-finished.
The bottle vase holder can be used a couple of different ways; a vase holder, tea light holder, or even hold utensils for parties.
In the summer I plan on using some wine glass glasses I have with tea lights on our patio.
For more one board projects from the Power Tool Challenge Team check out the posts below!
Create and Babble – How to Make Simple Wood Frames
The DIY Village – Bottle Vase Holder
Designed Decor – Faux Tin Tiles
H2OBungalow – DIY Large Wood Name Cut Out
The Kim Six Fix – Easy Umbrella Stand
My Repurposed Life – Baseball Grow Chart
Just The Woods – How to Build a Tobacco Kiln for Curing Tobacco


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Six years since 3/11Thu, Mar 9, 2017
Six years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake which caused unprecedented destruction and suffering on March 11, 2011.
Waseda University will fly its flag at half-mast and ring the bells on Okuma Auditorium to mourn the victims of the disaster and pray for reconstruction efforts on March 11 at 14:46, the time when the earthquake struck.
Shortly after the disaster, Waseda University established the Office for Aiding Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake to provide scholarships for students from affected areas, organize volunteer and donation activities, and promote research for supporting reconstruction efforts. Carrying out such extensive support and reconstruction efforts have been possible due to the generation donation by the Waseda Supporters Club of approximately three hundred million yen (approximately 2.6 million USD). Furthermore, the Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center (WAVOC) has received tremendous support and has sent over 6,500 volunteers to the Tohoku region. There, the volunteers conduct activities such as organizing recreational events and visiting temporary housing.
As time passes, the needs of the affected areas change. Waseda University will do its best to support reconstruction efforts mainly through student volunteer activities for a brighter future for all.
On March 11, WAVOC student group will hold a memorial program called "Understanding Realities, Contemplating Reconstruction." While the memories of the Earthquake are starting to fade away, the program invites speakers from the affected areas.
"Understanding Realities, Contemplating Reconstruction"
- Organized by: Hiryama Ikuo Volunteer Center (WAVOC)
- Date and time: March 11 (Sat), 2017 from 14:00-16:00 (welcome any time between these hours) *14:46 Bells at Okuma Auditorium will ring for a moment of silence
- Venue: Okuma Garden Hall, 1F Okuma Garden House, Building 25, Waseda University)
- Free admission
- https://www.waseda.jp/inst/wavoc/news/2017/03/03/2445/


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Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life
NIC Health and Safety Initiative
Washington State University Pilot Program
Previous Work
In November 2016, in response to multiple assaults, sexual assaults, falls, and hospitalizations during Halloween Week, the WSU Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council Leadership implemented a social moratorium on all affiliated chapters. As a result the two councils developed the Post Moratorium Action Plan (PMAP), which sought to address community wide issues through risk management and member/chapter education. The NIC and NPC were both requested to review the PMAP prior to a vote by the council's membership. The PMAP was passed by the IFC in March 2017 and has been utilized as the standard for community accountability and was utilized as part of the application to apply for participation the pilot of the NIC Health and Safety Initiatives in Fall 2017.
Participation in the Pilot Program
In January 2018, a formal agreement was signed by WSU, IFC, and the NIC to participate in the implementation of the new health and safety standards and piloting the use of the "Social Safe" mobile app. Initially our IFC leadership struggled with the expectations of the contract resulting in only three chapters being identified to participate in the pilot program prior to our visit from the NIC in March 2018. During this week long visit from Archie Messersmith, many areas of concern were identified to be able to get the pilot back on track for the full implementation in Fall 2018. These concerns included increasing the number of chapters piloting the Social Safe application, fully implementing the new health and safety standards community-wide, and identifying a plan for the Fall 2018 implementation. These areas of concerns were asked to be addressed before our April 2018 campus visit from Jud Horras and Archie Messersmith.
Recent Updates
On April 2nd 2018, our campus hosted Jud Horras and Archie Messersmith who attended meetings with campus administration, alumni, Panhellenic council leadership, IFC council leadership, and chapter leadership. The focus of these meetings was to better understand the campus structure, clearly articulate the purpose of participation in this program, and to answer questions of the various groups. As of this date, IFC has identified 13 chapters to participate in the spring pilot of the application and to adhere to the new health and safety standards. On April 10th 2018, the IFC proposed legislation in Senate to add the health and safety standards to the IFC bylaws. On April 26th 2018, IFC chapters voted to approve the addition of the new health and safety standards with a vote of 19-3-2 (4 chapters were not present at the meeting). With approval of these bylaw changes, the health and safety standards and use of the social safe application will be fully implemented in phases during Fall 2018.
Next Steps
Following the affirmative vote from the IFC chapters on April 26th 2018, the community has begun to plan in partnership with the NIC the community-wide campus kick-off event for Fall 2018. The kick-off event will take place September 9th 2018 in Pullman, WA. These policies and the use of the social safe app will have an initial soft launch starting August 20th 2018 and will be fully implemented following the kick-off event. The kick-off will include bringing together in/national headquarters members, Alumni, NIC partners, council leadership, and chapter leadership for training, community conversation, and to support chapters regarding issues found during the soft implementation. The soft launch will allow chapters to ensure members are educated about the new policies, understand how their chapter will enforce and ensure policies are followed through at the chapter level, and allow the chapter/council to test the use of the app at events.


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Why You Need To Score Your Website Traffic
It pains us here at MYM, when we encounter our own customers who are paying for digital advertising to their local news publisher, and we see the results. Maybe it's a big media company in town, or a local paper. It's not the size, because these are offered by companies from the millions to billions in yearly revenue.
They offer "Takeovers" and special automotive 'Extensions' or 'Add-ons' promising something special, targeted for automotive. These local media companies are not automotive-focused; they are focused on anyone who will pay to advertise with them.
I'm not saying they're all bad. I'm saying they need to be inspected and let the numbers determine if they are a good buy or not.
This is a HUGE problem, and it's not just a one-off case.
Far too often dealers have a relationship with the local sales rep; it's been years, and they just want to be nice and give them business. Dealers believe what they're being told and think nothing of it.
This is a HUGE problem, and it's not just a one-off case. Every single time I see these services and actually take the time to look 'post-click' to see what the quality is, it's absolutely terrible!
Real World Problem – $45,000 Wasted
This dealer has been paying for special homepage takeovers on their local community media outlet through their media partner. This partner is a multi-million dollar conglomerate, not just a local paper owned by a local company – thousands of employees, millions in revenue.
They also offer special "auto" targeted services, touting their performance and advertising to automotive intenders who want to buy cars. They parade their audience size, and their reach etc.
This dealer paid 53,779% more than they paid Google for the exact same thing.
This particular dealer, throughout 2017, spent roughly $3,750/mo ($45,000 for 2017). They received monthly reports and e-mails from their sales rep, boasting of their performance. "Above industry standard", however, they report on three items only, none of which identify quality.
- Clicks (no quality measurement)
- Impressions (no quality measurement)
- Click-Through-Rate (no quality measurement)
Here is what $3,750 purchased in one month:
Let's point out a few things when we look at these numbers:
- The 'Goals' being measured here include leads, people viewing the directions page, people viewing a new or used VDP, people who spend 6+ minutes and people who look at 6 or more pages. There is a lot of engagement being measured with the configured goals.
- There is a total of 130 sessions, that equals $28 per session (~click). Consider their Google AdWords is $1.48/click.
- Of the $3,750 they spent, not one single session viewed a vehicle, in fact only two people did anything at all that indicates they're interested in buying a car. That's $1875 per goal completion. Google AdWords is $3.48 per goal completion.
- This dealer paid 53,779% more than they paid to Google for the exact same thing.
- The average time spent on the website was 15 seconds.
There is no reason on this earth to pay for these services. They do not perform, not even remotely, close to things like Google AdWords, Facebook Ads, Bing Ads. etc.
Why Does This Happen?
Your media companies do NOT help you analyze what happens after they send you a click. They don't care. They only speak about what they deliver, but never judge whether they delivered quality or not.
Ask yourself this: Are the reports you get from your media companies talking about clicks, impressions and click through rate? Do they talk about "Flights" ? If they mention all these things and nothing more, you have yourself a huge money hole – guaranteed!
Imagine this particular dealer (and it's a common case) spent $3,750 on Google AdWords. This dealer could have had 1077 people looking at vehicles on their website, but instead, they received two.
What do you want – zero shoppers or 500+ shoppers?


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2019 Newsletter
BINGO 2019 - Tuesday, March 26th
BINGO raised $1670 from ticket sales plus an additional $550 from the Silent Auction, and received $130 in donations that night. PARD would like to thank Tracy Magee-Graham for the great job she did organizing ticket sales and collecting items for the silent auction. We also thank Delta Bingo, and everyone who supported the event by purchasing a ticket and attending the event!
BINGO has returned! For $20 you get everything you need to dab the night away...game cards (and they come with a handy guide for the newbies - so you have no excuse if you've never played before), a bingo dabber which you can keep as a sentimental token of the wonderful memories you will make that night, an entry into the door prize draw, and a chance to peruse the silent action table to snag some fabulous finds! Bring a friend for even more fun!
Are you a rider or supporter and want to lend us a hand by selling tickets to your friends and coworkers? Please contact us today and we will arrange to get you a book of tickets asap!
As always, PARD receives $10 from every ticket sold and $15 if you actually come to play! So you can still buy a ticket even if you can't make (but we really want you to come because it's fun and you might win, which makes it even funner. Yes, funner. Now DAB!
Curl for a Cause 2019
The Ennismore Curling Club has selected PARD Therapeutic Riding to be the beneficiary of the 2019 Curl for a Cause Bonspiel on February 9th 2019. This event is open to area curlers and details can be found by visiting their website or checking out the flyer below. You can enter as an individual, pair or team. Entry fee includes two eight-end games, lunch, dinner and prizes. PARD is also accepting silent auction items, please contact PARD if you have something you would like to donate. HURRY HARD!
Curl for a Cause generously raised $6000 for PARD from entry fees, the silent auction, and the raffle table. PARD was overwhelmed by the effort Susan and Sharon put into making this a fun and fabulous event! Thank you to everyone who donated and curled!
Bob and Bobby
In April of 2018, our therapy horse "Bobby" received the best birthday present ever...a $5000 Platinum-level "Grand Prix" sponsorship from the Gainey Foundation! Established in memory of Cathy and Laura Gainey, the Gainey Foundation is committed to supporting charitable organizations that offer environmental and arts education programs for youth*. PARD thought it was only fitting to have Mr Bob Gainey sponsor a horse named Bobby! And now thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Gainey Foundation, Bobby (the horse, of course) has his board, hay, feed, nutritional supplements, vet visits, farrier visits, and so much more covered for one year. Bobby was 16 years old when he joined the program in 2015. He's the smallest of the five horses we currently have, making him an ideal fit for our young riders. He has won the hearts of many of our volunteers with his kind disposition and willingness to please. He has many good years to offer PARD as a therapy horse.
Ramp Reno's
At PARD our riders get onto the the horse by using either the traditional block mount or a ramp mount. The block mount (pictured above) is similar to the mounting blocks that you would see at other barns; whether they be a plastic portable one or a more fixed structure. PARD's block mount is a permanent structure in the designated 'mounting area' that provides enough room for the rider and instructor to be on the mount at the same time. This provides the instructor the ability to assist the rider physically if needed and/or simply be there to encourage proper technique.
For riders with assistive devices such as walkers and wheelchairs, the ramp mount system allows the rider to utilize the device to safely enter the mount area and move up the ramps. The ramp mount makes it easier for riders with mobility issues to mount. It does this in two ways. The first being that it puts the rider higher than the horse so when he/she moves their leg over the horse to mount it requires less flexibility through the hip and pelvic area. The second way is called a crest mount. This mount is when the rider stands with his/her back toward the horse at the saddle and with assistance from the instructor and volunteers sits on the saddle. The rider is guided to sit forward while his/her legs are raised together up and over the horses neck. The riders legs are then guided down each side of the horse into proper position. Both of these methods provide a safer and more comfortable mount for riders with mobility and flexibility concerns.
The ramp mount can be complex and very demanding for our volunteers and horses. The horse is led into a chute created by a ramped platform on either side. The horse is required to remain standing still and patiently until the rider is mounted, at which time the horse, rider, volunteers and instructor move down the ramp and out of the mounting area in a synchronous fashion.
This mounting process is one of the reasons it takes a special horse to be a therapy horse. Our amazing PARD boys have the skill, patience and forgiveness to pull this off several times each lesson night, twice a week. It's just one of the many, MANY reasons we love them.
In 2018 PARD was granted $1165 from Peterborough Foundation to make improvements to the existing Ramp Mount. With the money we were able to replace the old sheets of plywood, paint them with a textured paint (for safety), and do repairs to the toe-rail at the edge of the ramp. The ramps look so much cleaner and brighter...and ready for the 2019 season!
2018 Hunter Jumper Charity Classic
This year's Hunter-Jumper Charity Classic was just like the rest of the summer...hot and humid! Thank-you to those who did put up with the heat to raise a few dollars for our favourite equine friends! The PARD boys truly appreciate your support. Maybe it was the heat, or the long weekend, but attendance this year was lower than expected despite the new costume class and more cash prizes. If you have some thoughts or ideas on how we can boost participation in future shows, please drop us a line. Oh, and here are the pictures as promised...if you'd like a copy feel free to save it to your computer or email for an original file for printing, etc.
~Angie Muir, Chairperson
The Grads
Last year the program underwent some changes that meant PARD would no longer offer cantering and jumping to our independent riders. After discussing it with the riders and their families it was decided that PARD could no longer fulfill their riding goals and it would be time for them to move on to a regular program in order to continue to grow their horsemanship and riding skills. This bittersweet decision was celebrated on Sunday June 10th with a "Graduation Ceremony" where each of the riders were presented with a certificate, a picture of their horse, and a little gift. It was a time to recognize all of the hard work they have put into the program, and their dedication to becoming accomplished riders. As Instructors and Volunteers we couldn't be more proud of these young women and although we will miss them, we look forward to keeping in touch and watching these ladies concur the world!
Aimee Carter
PARD rider ages 4 -23
Frances Emery
PARD rider ages 5-17
Isabelle Charron
TROTT rider ages 8-11, and PARD rider ages 11-21
In case you missed it, PARD celebrated 35 years as an incorporated charity in the Peterborough area this spring! Truth is, we've been serving the community for almost 40 years now! PARD is very grateful to all of our supporters, past and present, who have made it possible for PARD to deliver high quality therapeutic riding to so many people over the years (decades)! If you have some old pictures you'd like to share with us, we'd love to see them! Email firstname.lastname@example.com or share them on our facebook page!
Here's a few pictures of our Open House and 35th Anniversary. It wasn't much of a celebration, mother nature had other plans, but thank you to the few who braved the rain to come check out the program and enjoy a cupcake. If you we're planning on attending but the rain kept you away, it's not too late to volunteer for the season. Just drop us line and let us know what night you'd like to come and we'll hook you up with a returning volunteer to answer all your questions!
2018 Newsletter
PARD Hunter Jumper Charity Classic
Check out the new show flyer with new classes and LOT of CASH PRIZES! Sign up for the new COSTUME JUMPER division for extra fun this year!
PARD is now accepting sponsorship for divisions. If you'd like to become a sponsor and support a great cause email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
As always, proceeds form this show go directly back into the program. PARD fundraisers cover operational costs such as board and care of our horses to help keep our Rider fees low. PARD is a registered charity, run 100% by awesome volunteers!
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June 2020
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