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Gino Vannelli Pauper in Paradise Rock Music CD Review

Posted by admin on Jul 4, 2010 in Articles | 0 comments

Pauper In Paradise is the latest Rock CD put out by the highly talented Gino Vannelli who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Gino Vannelli fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Gino Vannelli’s most impressive releases ever.

I’m of the opinion that Pauper In Paradise is certainly Gino Vannelli’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 3 – The Surest Things Can Change, track 7 – A Pauper In Paradise, and track 10 – 4th Movement

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Mardi Gras. What a nice track!

Pauper In Paradise Release Notes:

Gino Vannelli originally released Pauper In Paradise on October 25, 1990 on the A & M Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Mardi Gras 2. Valleys Of Valhalla 3. The Surest Things Can Change 4. One Night With You 5. A Song And Dance 6. Black And Blue 7. A Pauper In Paradise 8. 2nd Movement 9. 3rd Movement 10. 4th Movement

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Paradise Valley Putting Greens – Why Not Save Time and Money?

Posted by admin on Jun 29, 2010 in Articles | 0 comments

There are many homeowners out there that take great pride in their yards and the appearance of their homes. It is important to be happy and proud of the home you live in. When you have a yard that looks amazing, it not only makes your house look good but it reflects well upon you too. Installing Paradise Valley putting greens is one way your yard can look amazing all the time. There are many benefits to having artificial grass installed besides looking great.

When you decide to have Paradise Valley putting greens installed you are not only increasing the appeal of your home because it looks great but you are also increasing the value of your home. If you have been considering selling your home, bringing up the point to potential buyers that they would have less yard work is a good idea. These are tough economic times and getting the most for your money is not only important but necessary. Overtime the money that you have to put out at first in order to purchase and install will be recouped because you can save so much.

Paradise Valley putting greens is a great choice if you have children too. You won’t have to worry about grass stains and dirt on their clothes because the yard will stay nice and green anytime of the year. The kids will like it because it will allow them to play outside and bugs such as ants, tics and gnats typically stay away too. It is a great comfort knowing that you have a safe place for your children to play. It comes with a 10 year guarantee because it is made to stand up to the toughest forms of abuse.

No matter what size and shape your yard is, Paradise Valley putting greens are a great idea. You can have it installed right up against a pool because the backing allows water to drain through it and it can withstand the chemicals with no problem. It can also take abuse from lawn furniture and can provide a soft spot for underneath swing sets as well. Your family will be able to play sports or just roll around on it for the fun of it.

You’ll be happy with the great value you get from Paradise Valley putting greens, it is a choice you will be please with. In the long run it will save you countless hours of yard work and money not to mention the physical labor you can save yourself too.

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Paradise Valley Putting Greens – Why Not Save Time and Money?

Posted by admin on Jun 29, 2010 in Articles | 0 comments

There are many homeowners out there that take great pride in their yards and the appearance of their homes. It is important to be happy and proud of the home you live in. When you have a yard that looks amazing, it not only makes your house look good but it reflects well upon you too. Installing Paradise Valley putting greens is one way your yard can look amazing all the time. There are many benefits to having artificial grass installed besides looking great.

When you decide to have Paradise Valley putting greens installed you are not only increasing the appeal of your home because it looks great but you are also increasing the value of your home. If you have been considering selling your home, bringing up the point to potential buyers that they would have less yard work is a good idea. These are tough economic times and getting the most for your money is not only important but necessary. Overtime the money that you have to put out at first in order to purchase and install will be recouped because you can save so much.

Paradise Valley putting greens is a great choice if you have children too. You won’t have to worry about grass stains and dirt on their clothes because the yard will stay nice and green anytime of the year. The kids will like it because it will allow them to play outside and bugs such as ants, tics and gnats typically stay away too. It is a great comfort knowing that you have a safe place for your children to play. It comes with a 10 year guarantee because it is made to stand up to the toughest forms of abuse.

No matter what size and shape your yard is, Paradise Valley putting greens are a great idea. You can have it installed right up against a pool because the backing allows water to drain through it and it can withstand the chemicals with no problem. It can also take abuse from lawn furniture and can provide a soft spot for underneath swing sets as well. Your family will be able to play sports or just roll around on it for the fun of it.

You’ll be happy with the great value you get from Paradise Valley putting greens, it is a choice you will be please with. In the long run it will save you countless hours of yard work and money not to mention the physical labor you can save yourself too.

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In the Quran: is There Menses or Filth in Paradise?

Posted by admin on Jun 24, 2010 in Articles | 0 comments

This is a new series (1-32) of Verse No. in the Bible versus the Quran.

Verse No. 32 in the Old Testament says: Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

Verse No. 32 in the New Testament says: Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star (of Jesus) had appeared.

Verse No. 32 in the Noble Quran says: and give glad tidings (O Muhammad) unto those who believe and do good works; that theirs are gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are regaled with food of the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; and it is given to them in resemblance. there for them are pure companions; there for ever they abide.

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The verse No. 32 in the Old Testament is Genesis 2:1

The verse says: Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

Host in Bible versus Host in English Dictionary

The question is: What are these hosts?

The linguistics meanings of “Host”:

1- An army.

2- A great number; a multitude.

3- One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.

4- A person who manages an inn or hotel.

5- One that furnishes facilities and resources for a function or event:

6- The emcee or interviewer on a radio or television program.

7- In Biology: The animal or plant on which or in which another organism lives.

8- In Medicine: The recipient of a transplanted tissue or organ.

9- In Computer Science: A computer containing data or programs that another computer can access by means of a network or modem.

10- Internet: To serve as host to or at;  web Hosting.

Which one (or more) of these meanings of “host” is applied to the verse to give a logic meaning for it?

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The verse No. 32 in the New Testament is Matthew 2:7

In the articles 26-31, Matthew 2:1-6 say:

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying: Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. He asked the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, where the Christ was to be born.

They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.

Then the verse, Matthew 2:7, says:

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star (of Jesus) had appeared.

But why Herod called the Magi secretly? Was he afraid of something?

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Verse No. 32 in the Noble Quran is 2:25,

Chapter 2 is Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW),

The verse says: and give glad tidings (O Muhammad) unto those who believe and do good works; that theirs are gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are regaled with food of the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; and it is given to them in resemblance. there for them are pure companions; there for ever they abide.

The meaning of verse 2:25:

Then Allah mentioned the favors enjoyed by the believers in Paradise, saying:

And give glad tidings unto those who believe in Muhammad and in the Quran and do good works of obedience that bind to their Lord; and it is also that this refers to doing any righteous deeds;

that theirs are Gardens beneath which, trees and habitations, rivers flow, rivers of wine, milk, honey and water; as often as they are provided with food, whenever they are fed in Paradise of the fruit thereof, with different kinds of fruit, they say: This is what was given us before, this is what we ate before, and it is given to them i.e. the food in resemblance, as far as the color is concerned but not the taste which is different. There for them in Paradise are pure spouses, pure from menses or any kind of filth, therein, in Paradise, forever they abide, dwelling forever: never to die or be banished from it.

In other words, the verse means:

And give good tidings to, inform, those who believe, who have faith in Allah, and perform righteous deeds, such as the obligatory and supererogatory rituals, that theirs shall be Gardens, of trees, and habitations, underneath which, that is, underneath these trees and palaces, rivers flow. Whensoever they are provided with fruits therefrom, that is, whenever they are given to eat from these gardens, they shall say, ‘This is what, that is, the like of what we were provided with before’, that is, before this, in Paradise, since its fruits are similar (and this is evidenced by [the following statement]): they shall be given it, the provision, in perfect semblance, that is, resembling one another in color, but different in taste; and there for them shall be spouses, of houris (one of the beautiful virgins provided in paradise for all faithful Muslims) and others, purified, from menstruation and impurities; therein they shall abide: dwelling therein forever, neither perishing nor departing therefrom.

It is said that there is no menstruation, filth and impurities in Paradise.  

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Verse No. 32 in the Old Testament, the New Testament in four different versions of the Bible; and in the Noble Quran in Four different Translations

Verse No. 32 in the Old Testament

Genesis 2:1

New International Version:

1] Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.

New American Standard Version:

1] Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts.

English Standard Version:

1] Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

King James Version:

1] Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

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Verse No. 32 in the New Testament

Matthew 2:7

New International Version:

7] Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.

New American Standard Version:

7] Then Herod secretly called the magi and determined from them the exact time the star appeared.  

English Standard Version:

7] Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.

King James Version:

7] Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.  

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Verse No. 32 in the Noble Quran

Chapter 2:25

Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW)

QARIB: bear glad tidings to those who believe and do good works. they shall live in gardens underneath which rivers flow. whenever they are given fruit as provision they will say: ‘this is what we were given before, ‘ for they shall be given in resemblance. therein they shall have pure spouses, and shall live there for ever.

SHAKIR: and convey good news to those who believe and do good deeds, that they shall have gardens in which rivers flow; whenever they shall be given a portion of the fruit thereof, they shall say: this is what was given to us before; and they shall be given the like of it, and they shall have pure mates in them, and in them, they shall abide

PICKTHAL: and give glad tidings (o muhammad) unto those who believe and do good works; that theirs are gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are regaled with food of the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; and it is given to them in resemblance. there for them are pure companions; there for ever they abide.

YUSUFALI: but give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness, that their portion is gardens, beneath which rivers flow. every time they are fed with fruits therefrom, they say: “why, this is what we were fed with before,” for they are given things in similitude; and they have therein companions pure (and holy); and they abide therein (for ever).

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It is very premature to ask this question:

Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?

Wait and you will see.

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In the Quran: the Fruits in Paradise are Similar in Color But Different in Taste

Posted by admin on Jun 19, 2010 in Articles | 0 comments

This is a new series (1-32) of Verse No. in the Bible versus the Quran.

Verse No. 32 in the Old Testament says: Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

Verse No. 32 in the New Testament says: Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star (of Jesus) had appeared.

Verse No. 32 in the Noble Quran says: and give glad tidings (O Muhammad) unto those who believe and do good works; that theirs are gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are regaled with food of the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; and it is given to them in resemblance. there for them are pure companions; there for ever they abide.

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The verse No. 32 in the Old Testament is Genesis 2:1

The verse says: Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

Host in Bible versus Host in English Dictionary

The question is: What are these hosts?

The linguistics meanings of “Host”:

1- An army.

2- A great number; a multitude.

3- One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.

4- A person who manages an inn or hotel.

5- One that furnishes facilities and resources for a function or event:

6- The emcee or interviewer on a radio or television program.

7- In Biology: The animal or plant on which or in which another organism lives.

8- In Medicine: The recipient of a transplanted tissue or organ.

9- In Computer Science: A computer containing data or programs that another computer can access by means of a network or modem.

10- Internet: To serve as host to or at;  web Hosting.

Which one (or more) of these meanings of “host” is applied to the verse to give a logic meaning for it?

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The verse No. 32 in the New Testament is Matthew 2:7

In the articles 26-31, Matthew 2:1-6 say:

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying: Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. He asked the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, where the Christ was to be born.

They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.

Then the verse, Matthew 2:7, says:

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star (of Jesus) had appeared.

But why Herod called the Magi secretly? Was he afraid of something?

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Verse No. 32 in the Noble Quran is 2:25,

Chapter 2 is Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW),

The verse says: and give glad tidings (O Muhammad) unto those who believe and do good works; that theirs are gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are regaled with food of the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; and it is given to them in resemblance. there for them are pure companions; there for ever they abide.

The meaning of verse 2:25:

Then Allah mentioned the favors enjoyed by the believers in Paradise, saying:

And give glad tidings unto those who believe in Muhammad and in the Quran and do good works of obedience that bind to their Lord; and it is also that this refers to doing any righteous deeds;

that theirs are Gardens beneath which, trees and habitations, rivers flow, rivers of wine, milk, honey and water; as often as they are provided with food, whenever they are fed in Paradise of the fruit thereof, with different kinds of fruit, they say: This is what was given us before, this is what we ate before, and it is given to them i.e. the food in resemblance, as far as the color is concerned but not the taste which is different. There for them in Paradise are pure spouses, pure from menses or any kind of filth, therein, in Paradise, forever they abide, dwelling forever: never to die or be banished from it.

In other words, the verse means:

And give good tidings to, inform, those who believe, who have faith in Allah, and perform righteous deeds, such as the obligatory and supererogatory rituals, that theirs shall be Gardens, of trees, and habitations, underneath which, that is, underneath these trees and palaces, rivers flow. Whensoever they are provided with fruits therefrom, that is, whenever they are given to eat from these gardens, they shall say, ‘This is what, that is, the like of what we were provided with before’, that is, before this, in Paradise, since its fruits are similar (and this is evidenced by [the following statement]): they shall be given it, the provision, in perfect semblance, that is, resembling one another in color, but different in taste; and there for them shall be spouses, of houris (one of the beautiful virgins provided in paradise for all faithful Muslims) and others, purified, from menstruation and impurities; therein they shall abide: dwelling therein forever, neither perishing nor departing therefrom.

It is said that there is no menstruation, filth and impurities in Paradise.  

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Verse No. 32 in the Old Testament, the New Testament in four different versions of the Bible; and in the Noble Quran in Four different Translations

Verse No. 32 in the Old Testament

Genesis 2:1

New International Version:

1] Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.

New American Standard Version:

1] Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts.

English Standard Version:

1] Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

King James Version:

1] Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

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Verse No. 32 in the New Testament

Matthew 2:7

New International Version:

7] Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.

New American Standard Version:

7] Then Herod secretly called the magi and determined from them the exact time the star appeared.  

English Standard Version:

7] Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.

King James Version:

7] Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.  

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Verse No. 32 in the Noble Quran

Chapter 2:25

Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW)

QARIB: bear glad tidings to those who believe and do good works. they shall live in gardens underneath which rivers flow. whenever they are given fruit as provision they will say: ‘this is what we were given before, ‘ for they shall be given in resemblance. therein they shall have pure spouses, and shall live there for ever.

SHAKIR: and convey good news to those who believe and do good deeds, that they shall have gardens in which rivers flow; whenever they shall be given a portion of the fruit thereof, they shall say: this is what was given to us before; and they shall be given the like of it, and they shall have pure mates in them, and in them, they shall abide

PICKTHAL: and give glad tidings (o muhammad) unto those who believe and do good works; that theirs are gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are regaled with food of the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; and it is given to them in resemblance. there for them are pure companions; there for ever they abide.

YUSUFALI: but give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness, that their portion is gardens, beneath which rivers flow. every time they are fed with fruits therefrom, they say: “why, this is what we were fed with before,” for they are given things in similitude; and they have therein companions pure (and holy); and they abide therein (for ever).

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It is very premature to ask this question:

Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?

Wait and you will see.

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Surfers Paradise: Some Exciting Side Trips

Posted by admin on Jun 14, 2010 in Articles | 0 comments

Surfers Paradise, that glorious stretch of beach on Queensland’s Gold Coast offers something for everyone with its beach sports, shopping, nightlife, theme parks, not to mention the surfing. But if you tire of the malls and vistas of tall apartment blocks, and packed beaches, you have a whole new array of holiday options just outside the city.

To get out into the clear high air, head for Mount Tamborine, a 40-minutes drive from Surfers Paradise. It’s home to Queensland’s first national park and now features a number of separate parks on the plateau and surrounding shelves.

A place of rainforest areas crossed by gentle streams and pretty waterfalls, Mount Tamborine is home to a charming bevy of beautiful picnic areas along with many bushwalks to view lookouts, gorges, cliffs, waterfalls, open forest and woodlands.

Wandering in the park, you can spot such fauna as lyrebirds, the platypus, scrub turkeys, lorikeets, whip birds and bower birds.

Other than its natural assets, Mount Tamborine is home to many villages with craft and antique shops, galleries, wineries, tearooms and restaurants.

There’s a lost to see and do at Mount Tamborine. You can go hang gliding, follow the Antique & Collectables Trail, go horse riding, and wander through the botanical gardens. So it’s best to start your visit off at The Tamborine Mountain Information Centre in Doughty Park, North Tamborine

Wildlife buffs can enjoy the vast array of local fauna at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the world’s largest collection of Australian native animals.

Covering 27 hectares of landscaped land and bush, it began in 1940 as a hospital for sick and injured animals. It’s currently home to more than1400 mammals, birds and reptiles.

Among the exhibits are Tasmanian Devils, a house of reptiles and the biggest walk-through aviary in the southern hemisphere. There’s also a miniature railway that has been running since 1964.

The Sanctuary offers a powerful learning experience via its fascinating wildlife shows and displays and nightly Wildlife Adventure tours. The latest innovation is Wild Island, an outdoor adventure playground and interactive science activity area. It’s a fine activity for young people as it combines entertainment with education on wildlife.

Another intriguing natural option near Surfers Paradise is a visit to a bee farm.

Known as Superbee Honey World, it’s a working honey factory. Here you can enjoy live bee shows and sample the world’s widest range of pure honeys. Admission is free and it’s open daily 8am – 5.30pm.

As you make Surfers Paradise your base to explore the surrounding region, you can take your choice from a broad array of Surfers Paradise hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. Two of the most popular are BreakFree Enderley Gardens Surfers Paradise and BreakFree Equinox Surfers Paradise.

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