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 I have a problem. Can somebody please tell me how to solve it?

I got my first covid-19 shot on 31st March 2021 at Jocham Hospital, North Coast and was given a certificate telling me that I should take my second one on the 26th of May 2021.

Well, the vaccines were not available on the given date and was verbally informed that I should go for one on the 23rd of June 2021.

Due to the places not being officially announced, I had to search for a place since the one I'd previously received it didn't have any and therefore was late by a couple of days.

I got my second one yesterday at the Tudor district clinic, 25th June 2021. There the doctor in-charge could not find some details regarding my first shot despite me giving her the printed 'cert' I'd been given at Jocham Hospital! But, when I got an sms from MoH, it congratulates me on getting my first dose and that I should go for my second one on the 23rd of June 2021!!!!

I immediately asked the doctor there about this discrepancy, but she was too overwhelmed with others waiting to be given the shot and therefore could not answer to my query.

Therefore, I am asking you on what I should do..?

I haven't yet discovered the secret of travelling back in time and therefore am at a dilemma on what this means..

The portal, too where we're supposed to be able to download our certificate for travel purposes also is stuck at 'pending' for the 2nd dose.

Post WESTGATE balm::::::::::SILENCE!

This is very interesting..

Raziya

Vast and Potent! Silence by Madisyn Taylor Silence can make us nervous thinking we need to fill the void, but there is "immense strength in silence". All sounds, from a whisper to a classical symphony, arise out of silence and disappear into silence. But silence is always there beneath sound and is the space where sound can exist. We tend to think of silence as the absence of sound, but silence has its own weight and quality. When you listen to silence, you can perceive its intense depth and power. Taking the time to experience silence calms the mind and rejuvenates the body. Silence is the void where we can hear the many sounds that we often ignore – the voice of our intuition telling us the truth, the sound of the breeze blowing, the hum of the radiator, and the noises we make just because we are alive. One way to experience silence is to wake up before the rest of the world has come alive. Try not to move into activity, and leave off the lights, radio, and television. Sit still and simply listen. You may hear your heartbeat or your breath, but keep your attention tuned to the silence that surrounds you. Stay this way for as long as you can, and allow the sound of silence to penetrate your body until it moves into your core. Feel the gentle, pulsing waves of silence and allow it to cleanse you. Five minutes of communing with silence can leave you feeling vibrant and connected to the universe. At night, choose a moment after everyone around you has retired and tune in to silence. You can also experience silence throughout the day. Even in the midst of activity, moments of silence are always present. Usually we ignore or feel nervous around silence and try to fill these moments with sound. Yet silence is always there – vast, potent, and available for us to step into any time we choose.

MAGIC OF SALT...

1. If you drop a whole egg on the floor, pour salt all over the egg, let it sit for awhile, then use dustpan, the egg will come right up, without all that mess.

2. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.


3. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.


4. Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier.


5. Put a few grains of rice in your saltshaker for easier pouring.


6. Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.


7. Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink bad ones float.


8. Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.


9. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.


10. Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up.


11. Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick.


12. Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer.


13. Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.


14. Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl.


15. Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it open easily.


16. Boil clothes pins in salt water before using them and they will last longer.


17. Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour.


18. Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a longer life.


19. Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak up the stain.


20. Clean your iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironing surface


21. Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boiler will make the food cook faster.


22. Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys.


23. To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch, with just enough water to make stiff putty.


24. Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water.


25. Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle.


26. Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth polisher.


27. Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn.


28. Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.


29. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage.


30. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for a while.


31. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.


32. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.


33. Soak your clothesline in salt water to prevent your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from freezing.


34. Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to prevent yellowing.


35. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.


36. Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty.


37. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in them next day to remove burned-on stains.


38. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt.


39. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added.


40. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor.


41. Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.


42. Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added.


43. Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth.


44. Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean.


45. Soaked discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains.


46. Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt.


47. Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs.


48. Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly.


49. Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odor.


50. A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.


51. Boil mismatched hose in salty water and they will come out matched.


52. Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator.


53. Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later.


54. Remove offensive odors from stove with salt and cinnamon.


55. A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa.


56. To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four parts alcohol.


57. Salt and lemon juice removes mildew.


58. Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grass growing.


59. Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a brighter look. Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of salt water.


60. If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry, light crust which will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.

August 2013 - Jesus in India

And excellent and enlightening read...

Raziya

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Jesus in India: A Book from 1899 By Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani (peace be upon him) Jesus in India is an English version of Masih Hindustan mein, an Urdu treatise written by the Holy Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835 - 1908). The Urdu treatise was published in 1899. The main thesis expounded in the treatise is Jesus' escape from an ignominious death on the Cross and his subsequent journey to India in quest of the lost tribes of Israel whom he had to gather into his fold as mentioned in the New Testament. Abundant evidence has been furnished from Christian as well as Muslim Scriptures, old medical books and books of history, including ancient Buddhist records, to illustrate the theme. Starting upon his journey from Jerusalem and passing from thence through Nasibus and Iran, Jesus is shown to have reached Afghanistan, where he met the Jews who had settled there after their deliverance from the bondage of Nebuchadnezzar. From Afghanistan Jesus went to Kashmir, where some Israelite tribes had also settled. He made this place his home and here he died. His tomb has been traced and found in Khanyar Street, Srinagar. To read the full book click here Jesus in India Exhibit in Canada Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Canada held the Exhibition in downtown Toronto, about the theme of Jesus in India on July 11, 2013. About 150 guests visited the Exhibit, in City Hall Toronto and 40 of them studied the displays in some detail and asked questions and were intrigued by the information. Human memory leads to the illusion-of-truth effect, meaning that we are more likely to rate those statements true that we are familiar with, regardless of their veracity. As such familiarity impairs judgment and prevents people from noticing let alone accepting the obvious limitations in their views. Familiar seems true and unfamiliar, however logical and rational, seems fictional. A few guests expressed their displeasure about the concept that Jesus had survived crucifixion and migrated to India. If Jesus did not die upon the cross: A study in evidence, is a small booklet with a very descriptive title, written by an Australian Judge, Ernest Brougham Docker, in 1920. He became a judge of the District Court and chairman of Quarter Sessions for the north-western district in 1881. He retired in 1918 after the passage of the Judges Retirement Act. Ernest Brougham Docker writes in the fourteenth chapter of his short book: But I must here notice the old legend which I have before referred to. A modern version of it was given in the periodical The East and the West some years ago. Briefly, it is to the effect that Jesus did not die on the cross, but recovered under treatment, a miraculous ointment being applied to His wounds, which healed in the space of forty days; that He journeyed to India to preach to the lost tribes of Israel; and eventually died at Srinagar, where a tomb is pointed out to this day as His. Though I do not know of any evidence tending to establish the substantial truth of this account, I desire to point out that there is nothing unreason-able or improbable about it. We are told from other sources that there are to the present day in Afghanistan and Bactria tribes of unmistakable Hebrew type. It is surprising to find the number of passages in the New Testament writings which, if they do not corroborate the story, at least are consonant with it. Is it unreasonable then to suppose that Jesus, finding it unsafe to remain in Judaea or Galilee longer than the forty days during which He is said to have instructed His disciples in the things concerning the Kingdom of God (Acts i. 3), should feel called to carry the message of the Kingdom to the lost tribes of the House of Israel? To read his book click here Dan Barker's Challenge to Every Christian about Resurrection and Ascension Dan Barker (born June 25, 1949) is a prominent American atheist activist who served as a Christian preacher and musician for 19 years but left Christianity in 1984. Read his biography further in Wikipedia. He issues a simple challenge to all of us, Christian or not, in his book, Losing Faith in Faith: From Preacher to Atheist: The conditions of the challenge are simple and reasonable. In each of the Gospels, begin at Easter morning and read to the end of the book: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20-21. Also read Acts 1:3-12 and Paul's version of the story in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. These 165 verses can be read in a few moments. Then, without omitting a single detail from these separate accounts, write a simple, chronological narrative of the events between the resurrection and the ascension: what happened first, second, and so on; who said what, when; and where these things happened. Since the gospels do not always give precise times of day, it is permissible to make educated guesses. The narrative does not have to pretend to present a perfect picture-it only needs to give at least one plausible account of all of the facts. Additional explanation of the narrative may be set apart in parentheses. The important condition to the challenge, however, is that not one single biblical detail be omitted. Fair enough? I have tried this challenge myself. I failed. An Assembly of God minister whom I was debating a couple of years ago on a Florida radio show loudly proclaimed over the air that he would send me the narrative in a few days. I am still waiting. After my debate at the University of Wisconsin, 'Jesus of Nazareth: Messiah or Myth,' a Lutheran graduate student told me he accepted the challenge and would be contacting me in about a week. I have never heard from him. Both of these people, and others, agreed that the request was reasonable and crucial. May be they are slow readers. To read further click here The Most Popular Video in the Muslim Times: Govt of India Documentary on Jesus in Kashmir! Epigraph: "And We (Allah) made the son of Mary and his mother a Sign, and gave them refuge on an elevated land of green valleys and springs of running water." (Al Quran 23:51) Tomb of Jesus in Srinagar, Kashmir If I say Jesus, may peace be on him, died of natural causes, it would appear strange to many ears, even though when the same is said about billions of other humans, it seems but obvious, and is taken for granted. Sir Francis Bacon, who has remained extremely influential through his works, especially as philosophical advocate and practitioner of the scientific method during the scientific revolution, once advised, "Read not to contradict ... but to weigh and consider." I would invite everyone of Christian background to view the following video and read the materials provided with this premise, please. Human memory leads to the illusion-of-truth effect, meaning that we are more likely to rate those statements true that we are familiar with, regardless of their veracity. As such familiarity impairs judgment and prevents people from noticing let alone accepting the obvious limitations in their views. Familiar seems true and unfamiliar, however logical and rational, seems fictional. With this prelude we invite you, to a 53 minute documentary, produced by the government of India showing how Jesus came to India to teach Dharma or religion. This video has been the most popular in the video section of the Muslim Times. To watch the video click here August 2013 Updates from Alislam What's New at alislam.org Follow us on Recent Highlights Jalsa Salana Germany 2013 Videos Including Addresses by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V Jalsa Salana USA 2013 Speeches HD Videos Jalsa Salana Canada 2013 Videos HD Videos Khutbaat-e-Mahmood Volume 17 to 25 (Year 1936 to 1944) Friday Sermons by Hazrat Musleh Maud (ra) Anwarul 'Ulum (Volume 20 to 23) Books by Hazrat Musleh Maud (ra) 6 new eBooks (epub) Available on Kindle, iBooks and other platforms Persecution News and Updates For latest updates about the persecution of peaceful Ahmadiyya Muslim Community please visit newly launched website www.persecutionofahmadis.org www.reviewofreligions.org www.muslimsunrise.com Jesus and Mary are loved by Muslims too By: Laiq Ahmed Atif, President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Malta Each year, with the start of December, many discussions, publications, activities are directly focused on the topic of 'Christmas'; in brief, Christmas becomes the talk of the town. Streets become brighter with different lights and decorations; homes, shops and offices are also very well decorated, in order to welcome Christmas. The Holy Quran gives great honor and respect to Jesus and Mary (peace be on them), and both are mentioned repeatedly in the Holy Quran. A chapter of the Holy Quran is named after mother Mary and the name of Jesus is actually mentioned more often in the Holy Quran than of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace be on him. Allah Almighty says: When the angels said, 'O Mary, Allah gives thee glad tidings of a word from Him; his name shall be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, honored in this world and in the next, and of those who are granted nearness to God. (3:46) And We gave Jesus, son of Mary, clear proofs and strengthened him with the Spirit of holiness. (2:254) The Holy Quran also extended great honor and respect to Mary, to such a high extent that God has named an entire chapter of the Holy Quran by her name, 'Sura Maryam', and Maryam is an Arabic name for Mary. The Holy Quran speaks of her righteousness and states: And remember when the angels said, 'O Mary, Allah has chosen thee and purified thee and chosen thee above the women of all peoples. (3:43) The Holy Quran also mentioned about her piety and God cleared her from allegations which were raised against her, by the people of the time. It states that: "Then she brought him (Jesus) to her people, carrying him. They said, 'O Mary, thou hast brought forth a strange thing. (19:28) Furthermore: And the example of Mary, the daughter of 'Imran, who guarded her private parts - so We breathed into him of Our Spirit - and she fulfilled in her person the words of her Lord and His Books and was one of the obedient." (66:13) And We made the son of Mary and his mother a Sign, and gave them refuge on an elevated land of green valleys and springs of running water. (23:51) These verses, just to mention a few, are clear evident to the reality that Islam pays a great honor, respect and dignity to beloved Jesus and Mary (peace be on them). And having affection and respect for such great and noble personalities and to follow their footsteps is part and parcel of Islamic faith. Christmas is a time to remember the work and accomplishment of Jesus; it is a reminder for following their footsteps. To read more click here A Muslim Honors National Bible Week Source / Courtesy: The Huffington Post By Harris Zafar For those who may not know, we are in the midst of National Bible Week, sponsored by the National Bible Association. This is a week, especially identified to raise awareness of the Bible's importance and relevance to the nation and the lives of individuals. During this week, Christians are encouraged to read and study the bible in greater detail. But Christians aren't the only ones who can benefit from it, right? As an American Muslim, I fully support the goal and purpose of National Bible Week. It may sound strange tohear a Muslim honoring National Bible Week, but I'm not the only one. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - the oldest Muslim organization in America - supports this week and calls on Americans to join together in this cause of reading and studying the Bible. This is just part of the effort the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has waged all year long, which is why we have hosted many interfaith symposia throughout the year all over the country on the topic of "sanctity of holy scriptures," where we advocate for respect and honor to all Holy Scriptures. To read more click here Foundation of our morality: Islamic and Judeo-Christian tradition! Collected by Zia H Shah MD If we examine our morality in its extreme situations we may realise that clearly there are religious implications and our morality came from God and perhaps cannot fully exist without God. Our morality is rooted in the prophets of God who revealed to us the absolute standards of our Creator against murder and incest for example. If we carefully examine the teachings of the Bible and the Holy Quran on the subject of murder and incest we will find Quranic tradition a more evolved and preserved text. The Holy Quran details the blood relationships that believers are forbade to marry. It says: "Forbidden to you are your mothers, and your daughters, and your sisters, and your fathers' sisters, and your mothers' sisters, and brother's daughters, and sister's daughters, and your foster-mothers that have given you suck, and your foster-sisters, and the mothers of your wives, and your stepdaughters, who are your wards by your wives unto whom you have gone in - but if you have not gone in unto them, there shall be no sin upon you - and the wives of your sons that are from your loins; and it is forbidden to you to have two sisters together in marriage, except what has already passed; surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Merciful." (Al Quran 4:24) About murder the Quran links itself to the Jewish tradition and states: "... On account of this, We prescribed for the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person - unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the land - it shall be as if he had killed all mankind; and whoso gave life to one, it shall be as if he had given life to all mankind. And Our Messengers came to them with clear Signs, yet even after that, many of them commit excesses in the land." (Al Quran 5:33) To read more click here Unsubscribe    |   Contact Us   |   eGazette Team   |   Sitemap    |   Twitter   |   Facebook   |   Google+   |   YouTube Copyright © 2013 Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. All rights reserved.

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​'One learned man is harder on the devil than a thousand ignorant worshipers': Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Pity The Nation … | The Muslim Times

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Really worth reading and thinking about.

Beautiful tribute to Nelson Mandela!

This is truly a work of art and I admire the genius who made it!

Raziya

Beautiful tribute to Nelson Mandela

Fifty drill steel symbol of the bars of a prison, never to forget that Mandela was behind bars for many years.

The curious thing about this artwork you see ... until you stand at a certain distance (marked place).

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Great artist, who has created this work ...

Is there a LIGHT at the END of a very LONG DARK TUNNEL?

This is really good, but, lacking in one thing. No mention has been made of God in the entire otherwise excellent article.

I think when we are in such a situation, the first and constant action should be to pray for right guidance from our Maker, Creator, Sustainer and at the same time do all of the rest of the suggestion.

This way, we would surely end up with the right action from the first instead of a hit or miss kind of situation, Insha'Allah.

Raziya

The Light at the End of the Tunnel!

Nothing is Insurmountable ,nothing!

by Madisyn Taylor

There is nothing in your life that cannot be overcome; whatever the situation or problem, there is always a solution.

When our next best course of action seems unclear, any dilemmas we face can appear insurmountable.

Yet there is nothing we cannot overcome with time, persistence, focused thought, help, and faith.

Whatever the situation or problem, there is always a solution.

And if you remember to look within, even as you search around you for the "right" course of action, you will be able to center yourself, clear your mind, and see that nothing has to be impossible.

The first step in overcoming any obstacle is to believe that it can be overcome.

Doing so will give you the strength and courage to move through any crisis.

The second step is to make a resolution that you can prevail over any chaos.

Enlist your support network of family and friends if necessary.

The more minds there are to consider a problem, the more solutions can be found.

Don't discount ideas just because they seem impractical or "unrealistic," and don't keep searching for the "best" alternative.

Often there is no "best" choice, there is only a choice to make so we can begin moving beyond whatever is obstructing our path.

At the very least, making a choice, even if isn't the ideal one, can give you a sense of peace before you have to figure out what your next course of action will be.

If you feel overwhelmed by the scope of your troubles, you may want to think of other people who have turned adversity into triumph.

We often gain a fresh perspective when we remember others who have overcome larger obstacles.

It can be inspiring to hear of their victories, helping us remember that there is always light at the end of every tunnel.

It is during our darkest hours that we sometimes need to remind ourselves that we don't have to feel helpless.

You have within and around you the resources to find a solution to any problem.

And remember that if a solution or choice you make doesn't work, you are always free to try another.

Believe that you can get through anything, and you will always prevail.

We have guests for lunch... & more!

These are just lovely! 

Enjoy,

Raziya

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ALL NATURAL Mosquito repellent.........

Sounds very interesting and worth trying and I think better than the previous one I'd posted.

Best wishes

Have a Mosquito Problem???

At your next outdoor gathering try this SAFE and EFFECTIVE method of keeping mosquitoes at bay! Simply slice a lime in half and press in a good amount of cloves for an ALL NATURAL mosquito repellent.

LOOK what airport security found in a cell phone!!!

Do cooperate with the airport security. It's for our own safety, up there.

Raziya

It is not a nice world anymore, is it? There are things that happen that you don't plan. What airport security found in cell phone! When you see the pictures below, you will understand why they want our cell phones through the x-ray machine. Cell phone GUNS have arrived. Beneath the digital phone face is a ..22 caliber handgun capable of firing four rounds in rapid succession – using the standard telephone keypad. European law enforcement officials are stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys. Only when you have one in your hand do you realize that they are heavier than a regular cell phone. Be patient – If security asks to look at your cell phone OR turn it on to show that it works. They have a good reason! Welcome to our NEW WORLD!!

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'One learned man is harder on the devil than a thousand ignorant worshipers': Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

How to Get Rid of Itchy Skin Rashes or Allergies - 06/01/2013

We hope that you enjoy this newsletter. Please pass this newsletter on to your friends. Having trouble reading and viewing images in this newsletter? Visit http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles13/skin-rashes-allergy.htm for an online version. How to Get Rid of Itchy Skin Rashes or Allergies by: Junji Takano Do you have itchy skin rashes that suddenly appear all over your hands, feet, and face? What could have caused it? Is it stress? Lack of sleep? Diet? Age? Or dry skin? The cause is very often unclear, but believe it or not, things that you never thought may cause rashes can actually be the problem. In this article, we'll let you know the latest information on how and why skin rashes occur and what you can do about it. ## The Mystery of Skin Rash Skin rash usually appears from just a few minutes to few hours upon contact with a certain allergen. Sometimes it occurs after 1 to 2 weeks of contact or exposure to the allergen. In some cases, the rash will develop much more quickly after later contacts. In addition, there are medications that can also cause rashes. If you are using eye drops that contain substances that you are allergic to, it can cause itching, swelling, or rashes around your eyes. The same thing can be said with topical creams, which can cause skin rashes on hands, feet, and face. There are even times that some people cannot exactly determine the cause of their skin rash or allergy, since it occurred suddenly. Moreover, they have been using the same medications or cosmetic products for many years without any allergic reactions, yet they got a reaction later on. What could be the reason behind this? ## There Are Two Types of Rashes -- "Sudden" and "Delayed" Actually, there are two types of rashes. One type of skin rash develops suddenly, and the other type develops after a period of time. We'll call the first type "sudden rash", and the second type as "delayed rash" or delayed hypersensitivity reaction. -- Sudden Rash Sudden rash are rashes that mostly occur after just a few minutes of exposure to an allergen with the skin. The most common type of substances that cause this include yam, bleach, and diaper rash. -- Delayed Rash (Delayed Hypersensitivity) Delayed rashes occur after one day of contact to a certain allergenic substance or irritants. There are also cases wherein the itchiness only occurs after two weeks of exposure. Topical creams that include substances like ginkgo can trigger these types of rashes. The thing to remember here is that you should discontinue using a suspecting allergen, whether it is a cosmetic product, or topical cream for at least two weeks since symptoms may only occur after that time frame and not just within a day or few days. ## How Can I Suddenly Become Allergic to Something I've Never Been Allergic to Before? It is worth noting that there is also a type of delayed rash in which you are not allergic to a certain substance for a long time, but can suddenly cause you rashes one day. This phenomenon is known as sensitization. The underlying key here is the dendritic cells located on your skin tissues. When a foreign matter enters your body through the surface of the skin, the dendritic cells determine whether it is harmful or not. The dendritic cells do not do anything as long as the foreign matter is harmless. But if the material is suspected to be harmful, they migrate to the lymph nodes where the foreign material will be added to the "wanted list". We call this the "memory cells". Once this foreign object comes in, the body will enter into "battle mode" state. We call this the "adaptive immune response". However, in rare cases, there are times when foreign matters coming from the skin are regarded as harmful by the dendritic cells even though they aren't. This result to wrong immune response and the body will mount the wrong offense. That is why, even if you are not allergic to a certain substance, it can be considered an enemy by the body later on. ## How to Identify the Cause of Your Rashes There are many kinds of substances that cause skin rashes or allergy. Sometimes, it's hard to determine the cause of rashes especially if it occurs after one week to two weeks of exposure to an unknown allergen. Even worse, if you suddenly become allergic to something you've never been allergic before, then finding the specific allergen will prove very difficult. When symptoms develop, we suggest that you immediately begin by gradually eliminating the most common allergens one at a time. -- 13 Most Common Things that Cause Allergy or Skin Rashes 1. Cosmetics 2. Medicines 3. Topical Creams 4. Eye drops 5. Lip balm 6. Shampoo 7. Body soap 8. Hair dye 9. Laundry detergent 10. Rubber (gloves or rubber bands) 11. Metal (earrings, belts, etc.) 12. Paint 13. Plants ## 3 Ways to Determine the Unknown Allergen -- 1. Stop using the suspected substance for 1-2 weeks Stop using or avoid contact or exposure to the suspected substance for one week, or even two weeks if possible. If symptoms persist, proceed to the next suspected substance. If symptoms disappear, then you have found the unknown allergen. -- 2. Open Test (Skin Sensitivity Test) To determine if you are allergic to a certain substance, you can place the suspected allergen directly on your skin. From this, you'll find out if you have a reaction or not. You can do this by putting the suspicious substance twice a day to your skin like on the back side of your elbow. Make sure you follow the actual usage of the suspected allergen when putting it on your skin. For example, to know if you are allergic to a shampoo, put it in your skin with water. Important: If severe symptoms occur, we recommend that you seek medical attention. -- 3. Patch Test Medical institutions or dermatologists can also determine if you are allergic to a specific substance by performing a much more complex medical procedure. This method is known as " patch test ". Patch test is usually done by placing diluted chemicals in a patch test kit and putting in on a small area of your back. The chemicals included in the patch are the usual offenders that cause skin rashes, which are present in metals, rubber, cosmetics, additives, etc. ## Allergic Reaction with Unknown Cause? For allergy with an unknown origin, the PYRO-ENERGEN electrostatic therapy machine can prove to be very effective. It is unknown if your allergy is not caused by any other common things like insect bites, food, drugs, plants, or other products. If you or your doctor still cannot determine the cause of your skin rashes or allergy despite doing the procedures in this article, you may be suffering from an unknown allergy. We recommend you to use the PYRO-ENERGEN therapy machine especially if you are having severe allergic reactions. After all, this "unknown allergy" may be essentially caused by the outside negative energy, which the machine can repel. Please feel free to share any thoughts you have about allergies. Visit http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles13/skin-rashes-allergy.htm and post your feedback in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Other articles of interest! at http://www.pyroenergen.com

Your Coach /Gucci /MK Hand Bags......

So very true. In fact, my mom will be very pleased to read this, thinking, 'I told you so....'!

Raziya

This message is for the women in your household.  If you are a male receiving this mail, then I sent it to you to pass on to the women in your home I care about. -Lalita Haran HANDBAGS  Have you ever noticed girls who set their handbags on public toilet floors, then go directly to their dining tables and set it on the table? Happens a lot!   It's not always the 'restaurant food' that causes stomach distress. Sometimes 'what you don't know will hurt you'! Read on.......... .... Mom got so upset when guests came in the door and plopped their handbags down on the counter where she was cooking or setting up food. She always said that handbags are really dirty, because of where they have been. It's something just about every woman carries with them. While we may know what's inside our handbags, do you have any idea what's on the outside? Women carry handbags everywhere; from the office to public toilets to the floor of the car. Most women won't be caught without their handbags, but did you ever stop to think about where your handbag goes during the day. 'I drive a school bus, so my handbag has been on the floor of the bus a lot,' says one woman. 'On! The floor of my car, and in toilets.' 'I put my handbag in grocery shopping carts and on the floor of the toilet,' says another woman 'and of course in my home which should be clean.' We decided to find out if handbags harbour a lot of bacteria. We learned how to test them at Nelson Laboratories in Salt Lake , and then we set out to test the average woman's handbag. Most women told us they didn't stop to think about what was on the bottom of their handbag. Most said at home they usually set their handbags on top of kitchen tables and counters where food is prepared. Most of the ladies we talked to told us they wouldn't be surprised if their handbags were at least a little bit dirty. It turns out handbags are so surprisingly dirty, even the microbiologist who tested them was shocked.. Microbiologist Amy Karen of Nelson Labs says nearly all of the handbags tested were not only high in bacteria, but high in harmful kinds of bacteria. Pseudomonas can cause eye infections, staphylococcus aurous can cause serious skin infections, and salmonella and e-coli found on the handbags could make people very sick. In one sampling, four of five handbags tested positive for salmonella, and that's not the worst of it. 'There is faecal contamination on the handbags' says Amy. Leather or vinyl handbags tended to be cleaner than cloth handbags, and lifestyle seemed to play a role. People with kids tended to have dirtier handbags than those without, with one exception. The handbag of one single woman who frequented nightclubs had one of the worst contaminations of all. 'Some type of faeces, or possibly vomit' says Amy. So the moral of this story is that your handbag won't kill you, but it does have the potential to make you very sick if you keep it on places where you eat. Use hooks to hang your handbag at home and in toilets, and don't put it on your desk, a restaurant table, or on your kitchen countertop. Experts say you should think of your handbag the same way you would a pair of shoes. 'If you think about putting a pair of shoes on your countertops, that's the same thing you're doing when you put your handbag on the countertops. ' Your handbag has gone where individuals before you have walked, sat, sneezed, coughed, spat, urinated, emptied bowels, etc! Do you really want to bring that home with you? The microbiologists at Nelson also said cleaning a handbag will help. Wash cloth handbags and use leather cleaner to clean the bottom of leather handbags... THIS IS WORTH SHARING!!! PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR GRANDMOTHERS, MOMS, DAUGHTERS, GRANDDAUGHTERS AND GIRLFRIENDS !! !!

Gas Bill

While this is hilarious, I really sympathize with this guy's misadventures with his 'service' provider.

It also must remind lots of you about our own billing systems (is that one of the reasons that KPLC is going prepaid...?), where we get very strange bills sometimes. 

Fortunately, in the case below, he managed to get the court to redress his predicament though, I don't think it would be possible in this country during our lifetime.

Enjoy reading and finding comfort that we are not alone in our collective suffering at the hands of 'service' providers.

Enjoy

THE GAS BILL Anything managed through bureaucracies!!!.You will like this! ... And it is a true story! A man living in Kandos (near Mudgee in NSW, Australia ) received a bill for his as yet unused gas line stating that he owed $0.00. He ignored it and threw it away. In April he received another bill and threw that one away too. The following month the gas company sent him a very nasty note stating that they were going to cancel his gas line if he didn't send them $0.00 by return mail. He called them, talked to them, and they said it was a computer error and they would take care of it. The following month he decided that it was about time that he tried out the troublesome gas line figuring that if there was usage on the account it would put an end to this ridiculous predicament. However, when he went to use the gas, it had been cut off. He called the gas company who apologised for the computer error once again and said that they would take care of it. The next day he got a bill for $0.00 stating that payment was now overdue. Assuming that having spoken to them the previous day the latest bill was yet another mistake, he ignored it, trusting that the company would be as good as their word and sort the problem out. The next month he got a bill for $0.00. This bill also stated that he Had 10 days to pay his account or the company would have to take steps to recover the debt. Finally, giving in, he thought he would beat the gas company at their own game and mailed them a cheque for $0.00. The computer duly processed his account and returned a statement to the effect that he now owed the gas company nothing at all. A week later, the manager of the Mudgee branch of the Westpac Banking Corporation called our hapless friend and asked him what he was doing writing cheque for $0.00. After a lengthy explanation the bank manager replied that the $0..00 cheque had caused their cheque processing software to fail. The bank could therefore not process ANY cheques they had received from ANY of their customers that day because the cheque for $0.00 had caused the computer to crash. The following month the man received a letter from the gas company claiming that his cheque had bounced and that he now owed them $0.00 and unless he sent a cheque by return mail they would take immediate steps to recover the debt. At this point, the man decided to file a debt harassment claim against the gas company. It took him nearly two hours to convince the clerks at the local courthouse that he was not joking. They subsequently helped him in the drafting of statements which were considered substantive evidence of the aggravation and difficulties he had been forced to endure during this debacle. The matter was heard in the Magistrate's Court in Mudgee and the outcome was this: The gas company was ordered to: [1] Immediately rectify their computerised accounts system or Show cause, within 10 days, why the matter should not be referred to a higher court for consideration under Company Law. [2] Pay the bank dishonour fees incurred by the man. [3] Pay the bank dishonour fees incurred by all the Westpac clients whose cheques had been bounced on the day our friend's had been processed. [4] Pay the claimant's court costs; and [5] Pay the claimant a total of $1500 per month for the 5 month period March to July inclusive as compensation for the aggravation they had caused their client to suffer. And all this over $0.00. Who employs these idiots? This story can also be viewed on the ABC website.

Art...

This is beautiful! Our imagination knows no bounds...

Raziya

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