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2012 has been a landmark year for SEO with Google putting more than a "wrench in people's spokes" with their Panda and Penguin updates. As a networking blogger, if you have been using social media as taught within the attraction marketing model then you shouldn't have been too affected.
In fact, your blog should be thriving!
But we are human after all and the term SEO seems to "roll people's eyes over" anytime it's mentioned and many go looking for shortcuts or artificial ways of building links back to their blogs.
Backlinks to your blog are like the fertilizer you put in your garden to grow your plants and keep them looking healthy and strong.
Bad news is, Google has finally had enough and many of these practices have been hit hard.
It seems engaging content is one of the things they are after; content that doesn't just attract people but also gets them to engage in it and leave feedback.
Well, you shouldn't be if you are an attraction marketer. The following post at socialmediaexaminer.com will show you why using social media to build strong backlinks to your blogs is so important these days. And building links naturally is what will get you votes in the eyes of Google these days.
Also, take notice of the third tip on on reducing the reliance of the search engines for traffic and instead, building a social media following instead.
Are you happy with the traffic coming to your blog or website?
Have you kept up with the changes in search engine optimization (SEO)?
This is essential for most businesses today.
Keep reading to learn how Google changes are making social media more important and what you can do about it.
Recent Google Changes Put Spotlight on Social MediaOn April 24, 2012, webmasters around the world were dinged by the Google "Penguin" update—one of the latest in a series of algorithm modifications designed to weed out low-value results from the natural search engine results page (SERPs).
Whether or not your website's traffic flow was affected by this update, it's important to understand what this change entails, why it came about and how you can compensate for it using social media marketing—as Google's heightened focus on web spam is likely to result in similar updates in the future.
The Google Penguin update had three primary objectives to minimize the SEO impact of the following web marketing elements:
Low-quality and manufactured website backlinks
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"Black hat" (or illicit) SEO techniquesOf primary interest to webmasters who use social networking platforms to promote their websites is the first item on this list—the presence of artificially created backlinks. In a post-Penguin environment, building natural backlinks should be a primary objective for webmasters…..
One of the reasons you want to build a social media following rather than rely on the search engines for traffic is that if one day Google doesn't like your blog and decides to put you in the sandbox, the traffic flow you've built through social media will be alike a back up generator and will kick in immediately.
You'll hardly notice the "damage". It will be like a sudden ripple that comes and goes quickly.
I love bringing you stuff like this because it just enforces how important attraction marketing is in building an internet network marketing business. Engage people, earn their trust and they'll want to follow you and hear what you have to say.
For a network marketer, that's like a "kid in a candy jar!":)
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B.C. NDP under Adrian Dix strikes a tone of unity at provincial convention
Bitterness has given way to sweet rapture among B.C. New Democrats just a little over a year after infighting almost rent their party apart.
Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan spoke in ecstatic terms about the affairs of the party on the second day today (December 10) of its 50th founding anniversary convention.
"We're coming together as a caucus; we're coming together as a party," Horgan told the Straight in an interview at the sidelines of the three-day event lasting until Sunday at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Horgan came third in a leadership race held this spring following the bitter resignation of then–B.C. NDP head Carole James in the face of an open revolt by 13 members of the caucus.
Vancouver-Kingsway MLA Adrian Dix emerged victorious in that contest, and Horgan only has glowing praise for James's successor.
"Adrian Dix has demonstrated that he can bring us together in a way that I don't think anyone would have predicted 12 months ago," Horgan, the party house leader, said. "So when I look back over the past year, I was a despondent camper last year at this time. And I'm very excited now."
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Another former leadership contestant, Mike Farnworth, shares Horgan's keen optimism about the fortunes of the party.
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Is better than 12 months ago? "Oh hell yeah," Farnworth said without any signs of hesitation. "Absolutely. It's night and day. I wouldn't want to go through last year again."
Powell River–Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons dropped out of last spring's leadership race to support Horgan. Like Horgan and Farnworth, Simons likes what he's seeing.
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These are just a few of the lip-smacking edibles that got lots of votes but DIDN'T make the final Top 5 cut when we asked our HAWAII Magazine Facebook Ohana: "What's your favorite Hawaii plate lunch food or menu item?"
Hundreds of you voted, in the process getting us so hungry for the tasty multicultural mix of foods that grace Hawaii's world-famous two-scoops rice and macaroni salad plate lunches, we were able to plan out our lunch hours ahead of time for the next couple of weeks.
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It's not all that difficult to figure out why laulau has endured as a favorite Hawaii dish for centuries. Besides its savory, uniquely Hawaiian taste, it's also, arguably, Hawaii's first real mixed plate. Laulau is a complete meal—pork, chicken or beef, salted butterfish and taro leaves wrapped in ti leaves and steamed. (In pre-contact times, it was cooked in an imu, a Hawaiian undeground oven) Served piping hot when every ingredient within the ti leaves is cooked to tender, salt-kissed perfection, laulau done right is Hawaiian food nirvana.
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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, System of a Down's Serj Tankian and Incubus' Mike Einziger are working with EDM artist Avicii on his next disc.
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, System of a Down's Serj Tankian and Incubus' Mike Einziger are working with EDM artist Avicii on his next disc.
One of the many pleasures behind the recent release of Ubisoft's 'Rayman Legends' is the collaboration of artists inspired by the franchise. The music video for 'Picture Perfect Phantasy' is a psychedelic, funk jam featuring a collaboration with Incubus founding members Dirk Lance and Jose Pasillas II. Taking the mic is ex-Pharcyde MC Slimkid3 with Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark displaying his turntablist skill set.
Incubus drummer Jose Pasillas II and former member Dirk Lance have collaborated with ex-Pharcyde rapper Slimkid3 and Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark for a new song that's inspired by the upcoming video game 'Rayman Legends.' Platform game enthusiasts are well aware of Rayman's running and jumping skills, but our hero must have an extra pep to his step with this recent team up.
Incubus manager Steve Rennie has joined creativeLIVE to teach a course on how to successfully network your way in the cutthroat music business. Titled 'Music Business 101: Networking with Steve Rennie,' the course will be featured on the creativeLIVE site starting Sept. 12.
With the 2003 formation of the Make Yourself Foundation, Incubus has displayed their passion for aiding a multitude of charitable efforts. Now the group have teamed up with Carbon War Room for the Ten Island Renewable Challenge.
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Last summer, over a span of six days, Incubus celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band by renting out an art gallery in downtown Los Angeles to perform and connect with their fans in an ultra-intimate setting
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INDIANAPOLIS–Jerry W. Throgmartin, executive chairman of hhgregg, has died. He was 57.
Throgmartin joined the retailer, founded by his grandparents Harold Henry and Fansy Gregg, in 1975 as a salesman. He became president and chief operating officer of the specialty retailer in 1988, and was named CEO in 1999. From 2003 to 2009, he served as chairman and CEO, and became executive chairman in 2009.
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Garmin GLO Improves Smartphone GPS Accuracy and Speed
I think we can be honest here; the GPS accuracy on most smartphones isn't that great. Sure, it might be fine if you're using the smartphone's own GPS navigation application, but sometimes they're not great – especially in dense urban areas. If you use apps that really need accuracy to work, I find most phones onboard GPS to be lacking.
To improve upon the built-in GPS modules found in most smartphones, Garmin has announced a new Bluetooth GPS receiver that works with the iPhone or Android devices.
The Garmin GLO updates positional information 10 times per second and can receive signals from American GPS satellites and Russian GLONASS satellites. The ability to update positional data 10 times per second is about 10 times faster than the internal GPS receiver on most mobile devices. Garmin promises that the device offers enough accuracy to give you solid GPS capability even in the city where tall buildings typically block signals or in canyons. The device has an internal rechargeable battery good for 12 hours at a time. It's unclear at this point what apps will take advantage of the device though.
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A device like this (assuming Garmin hasn't done anything goofy) can replace the GPS on a system-wide basis in Android. You can actually use all sorts of existing Bluetooth GPS devices.
On Ice Cream Sandwich, simply hit Settings->Location Services->GPS Source. This was definitely in Gingerbread as well, although the exact location may be a bit different.


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On the Alternates list at Augusta State University with a 3.00 GPA :/
0May 8, '12 by Success88Hello everyone! I applied to Augusta State University for their Fall 2012 nursing program. The first week of April I received a letter stating that I was selected as an alternate. I am done with all of my core classes. I spoke with my nursing adviser and she said that I have a 3.00 nursing GPA. I asked her about re taking some classes over and she told me that she does not recommend me taking anything over. The nursing department does not tell anyone what their alternate number is. I am so depressed. I don't know what to do. All I know is Augusta State accepted 50 to 55 students for Fall 2012. I have no idea how many alternates were selected. Any advice will be helpful. Thanks
0May 23, '12 by Wing N' A PrayerNot really advice----just wanted to let you know that you are not alone! I've also been placed on the alternate list for entry into the nursing program at ASU. August 20 is an awfully LONG and stressful time to sit and wonder if you'll ever get accepted (fingers crossed though). If you pray, pray for me as well...I'll leave a special place in my prayer for you too. Good luck!
0Jun 1, '12 by Wing N' A PrayerMy gpa is a 2.95...i got c's in all of my science courses except for Chem 1151/52 and Biol 1107 (the bio class isn't even a requirement tho). On top of that, I got c's in history, psych 2103, and poli sci. As you can see, my outcome probably would've been a little different had my academic performance been better, but at this point all I can do is hope! I called the nursing office and received DEVASTSTING news=apparently they've already pulled some alternates but there's still a "chance" as I was told. However no information was released to me about the number of people accepted or even the number of people on the waiting list. That's a little harsh considering this is our futures...don't you think it might be a little helpful to have SOME KIND OF idea about our odds of being chosen gosh!
0Jun 1, '12 by Success88OMG! When did you find out this information? Did you do all of your core classes at ASU? August 20th is a long time!!! I hope we both get in! My academic performance could have been a lot better too, but I have to work. I just can't quit my job how most people do with 4.0's lol.
0Jun 1, '12 by Wing N' A PrayerAbout a week ago, shortly after I first commented on your post. But yea I took all of my core classes at ASU, and you are absolutely right, that is an extremely long time. Patience isn't even in my vocabulary right now lol


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Highlights of the Four Nations Final from the Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Highlights of the Four Nations match between Australia & Samoa
Highlights of the Four Nations match between New Zealand & England
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Knights forward Alex McKinnon remains in hospital after he was taken from the field on a stretcher in Monday night's loss to the Storm. Copyright: Ian Knight/NRL Photos Credit: NRL Photos Copyright: NRL Photos
On Monday night scan results for Alex McKinnon confirmed a dislocation at C4 and C5.McKinnon had emergency surgery early on Tuesday morning to stabilise his neck, which consisted of a disc removal at C4 and C5 and anterior fusion.Alex had additional scans on Tuesday afternoon, which confirmed a devastating spinal injury.Alex remains in hospital in intensive care and may require further surgery to stabilise his spine.He has movement in his right arm and the uncertainty remains in regeneration, with a variable prognosis.The doctors explained regeneration and recovery could be up to two years.Family and Club officials remain with Alex in hospital. The Club requests Alex and his family's privacy is respected at this time.


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Having a shit fit over Lazy Oaf's latest collection/video/lookbook- just everything- OMG. It's my teenage brat dream come true and aside from focusing on how much this beauty looks like a young Brooke Shields, all I can think about is getting that Cola button down and going to town on being a brat of my own.
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Apr 4th 2012 8:18AM My Draenei priest is my pet collector, and while I use different pets when I collect them, I always go back to my Tiny Sporebat. I think its cute, and like andrey.pkk, it could be effort (and countless naga) that I put into it that make me appreciate him more.
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Mar 31st 2012 4:52PM My guess is that a website is inherently less secure than a custom built app, and it's easier to lift the log in information for IE/Firefox/Opera than the WoW Client. So when you log in with WoW, and the server sees it's from a specific client at a specific IP that logged in with a specific account, then it's safer to assume the person is the same and all is well without needing the Authenticator again.
With a Web Browser, it's possible it saved the password for the users convenience (the WoW client doesn't do this) and someone else could be on and retrieved it. As they can't be certain it's the same person, they ask to reauthenticate.
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Has anyone in the Beta found any changes to the rest of Azeroth? Has there been any progress on repairing Stormwind, or is Orgrimmar closer to completion?
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Feb 25th 2012 1:39PM The cub doesn't add money to the system, it adds a pet that can be traded, but you're just trading existing money in between people. If people bought huge numbers of cubs, then the in-game value of the cub would drop due to the huge supply.
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WTB delete comment button.
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Feb 9th 2012 2:46PM I certainly remember School of Hard Knocks during Children's Week. During Eye of the Storm, I had allies standing around waiting for me to die so they could cap the flag instead of helping me. They were calling dibs on the flag in chat!
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I like to feed the squirrels pecans on my wooden feeder. I live in an area that doesn't have a very high squirrel population. Unfortunately, crows take all the pecans before the squirrels have a chance to discover them. So, how do I keep these pesky birds off my squirrel feeder (no kidding)? I love squirrels; they are very entertaining and endearing, much more so than crows. |
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You could build a frame, then put chicken wire over and set it over your wooden feeder, squirrels can enter through the holes, if not, you could enlarge by cutting out some wires. Konrad |
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1. Cows are ruminants, which are cud chewing mammals. Camels and sheep also are also classified a ruminants.2. Cows produce most of the milk that people drink. Before milking machines were invented in 1894, farmers could only milk about 6 cows per hour. Today, farmers use machines to milk more than 100 cows per hour. Dairy cows provide 90% of the world's milk supply. The best cows give over 25 gallons of milk each day. That equals about 400 glasses of milk. U.S. cows give an average of 2,000 gallons of milk per year. 3. Around 9.2 million cows are being milked on 110,000 farms in the United States. More than 99% of all dairy farms are family owned and operated. 4. The first cow in America arrived in Jamestown colony in 1611. 5. Until the 1850's, nearly every family had its own cow.6. In 1856, Gail Borden invented the condensed milk process. This process removed some of the water from milk so it would take up less space. 7. Cows are milked for an average of 3-4 years. A cow must have a calf in order to produce milk. Calves are fed milk until they are 8-9 weeks old. The average cow is 2 and a half years old when she has her first calf.8. A cow chews her cud (regurgitated, partially digested food) for up to 8 hours each day. Contrary to popular belief, cows do not have 4 stomachs; they have 4 digestive compartments: The first compartment is called the rumen. This rumen holds up to 50 gallons of partially digested food. This is where cud comes from. Good bacteria in the rumen helps digest the food and provides protein for the cow.9. Cows drink about a bathtub full of water and eat around 40 pounds of food a day.10. Holsteins are black and white, and each has a unique pattern. Jerseys vary from dark or light brown, and sometimes are splashed with white.
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Standing Against The Good Guys
A preview of Black Crusade, the upcoming Warhammer 40,000 roleplaying game |
Black Crusade | Published 01 July 2011 |
Black Crusade, an upcoming roleplaying game that offers players a new perspective on the conflict between the Imperium of Man and the forces of Chaos, will be on store shelves later this quarter. Today, Black Crusade's developer presents an overview of some of the enemies you'll face in service to the Ruinous Powers.
Greetings, Black Crusade fans! One of the reoccurring themes of Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay is that the most dangerous foe the Imperium faces is Chaos and those aligned with the Ruinous Powers. This means the players in games of Dark Heresy, Rogue Trader, and Deathwatch often find the forces of Chaos at the heart of whatever mystery or adventures they participate in.
Defenders of the Imperium
Of course, in Black Crusade the players are the forces of Chaos. Now, they are on the other side of that epic rivalry, facing off against the forces of the Imperium. So, what opposition can the Heretics expect?
The Black Crusade Core Rulebook provides adversaries for numerous power levels. For games involving Heretics attempting to worm their way into Imperial societies and corrupt them from within, the book contains several options. The Administratum Adept provides an example of a low-level Imperial functionary, while the cunning Bounty Hunter and dogmatic Ministorum Cleric promise to be more dangerous foes. Of course, Heretics are just as likely to meet the Imperium on the field of battle. There they'll need to contend with hordes of Imperial Guardsmen led by fire-breathing Confessors, and the elite Space Marines. But the greatest danger to a Heretic lies in the threat of the Imperium's Holy Inquisition and their elite warriors, the Grey Knight Space Marines. Can you survive combat with a Grey Knight in Terminator Armour, or match wits with the book's example Inquisitor, Victoria Aldrich of the Ordo Hereticus?
Equal–Opportunity Enemies
However, the Imperium is just one source of adversaries for a Black Crusade warband. Many of the galaxy's xenos races have no love for the Ruinous Powers, and some are willing to make special effort to see the Dark Gods' servants dead. Foremost amongst them are the Eldar, specifically the Chaos-hunting warrior-dancers known as the Harlequins. A single Harlequin is the equal of a Chaos Space Marine, but a troupe of them, led by one of the dread psykers known as Shadowseers, can spell the doom of any warband.
But a warband can avoid the Eldar and still find plenty of trouble. The Eldar's mercurial and capricious cousins, the Dark Eldar, are well acquainted with the Screaming Vortex. To these decadent xenos, the warbands of the Chaos Powers are equal parts uneasy trading partners to be bargained with, foes to be fought, and potential slaves to be culled. When the latter, the Dark Eldar can mobilize hordes of Kabalite Warriors, backed by the warrior elite known as the Incubi and the eldritch and shadowy Mandrakes.
Finally, a warband can unearth enemies beneath their very feet. Long before humans first left Terra, a race of creatures slumbered in their Tomb Worlds for millennia. Now these Necrons are awakening. An unwary warband may be exploring a seemingly deserted world when they are suddenly overwhelmed by a wave of Scarabs, or consumed by a dreaded Tomb Stalker.
With friends like these...
Even with all these enemies, a Heretic cannot forget that those who might nominally share his allegiance often prove to be the most dangerous foes of all. The Disciples of the Dark Gods are a fractious lot, and the horrible warp entities known as Daemons even more so. A Heretic may just as likely end up fighting a daemonic legion of Plaguebearers or a dangerous Tech-Assassin from the corrupted Forges of the Hollows as he is an Imperial Guardsman. One can never let their guard down, especially in the Screaming Vortex.
Black Crusade is a roleplaying game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, a setting in the grim darkness of the far future. Players take on the roles of Disciples of the Dark Gods, working against the rule of the galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man and in pursuit of personal glory.
Harlequins? Now I really want this book.
Dark Heresy timeline is like 180 years behind. Dark Heresy is 814 I believe, while 40K TT is 999 forever I believe.
I am wondering if the addition of the Necrons means that the Black Crusade timeline is closer to the current GW timeline... isn't the Dark Heresy timeline about 800 years behind? Or maybe Chaos, etc. are really the first to discover and survive (?) the Necron Awakening.
Bring it on! finally at last the misunderstood can be heard... in space no one hears you scream - unless the WARP helps....
I think this book will be my foray into both 40K RPG and Sci Fi RPG.
So what else are they going to add to this book?? Every time they come out with more info on BC I want it more. I think the only thing they can do now is to print this book on money or include a new updated Necron codex.
Great to see that the enemies is not only the Imperium :) but also hope to see some Not-GW xenos both for and against chaos
no suprice there knew there would get here at sometime. but cant wait for the book. FFG is ruining my bank account.
could we get an exsample plz? could get some creatic idears going?? thanks anyway
yipee for rules on necrons! (finally)


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What you should know about Black Friday
It's time to start planning for Black Friday. You don't want to get caught in the crowd unprepared.
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Shepard also says that instead of simply putting your stores in order of importance, try putting specific times at which you would like to be at each outlet, especially on Black Friday when opening times and sales times can vary so much. "This can make or break the success of your shopping trip."
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Sound Vision Event for Shariah Education
December 15, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Adil James, TMO
A fundraiser was held Saturday evening at the Dearborn Hyatt to counter the "anti-Shariah" legislation that is sweeping the nation.
Abdul Malik Mujahid speaks at his fundraiser |
The voices from the extreme right that vilify Muslims and Islam have made an important strategy shift in recent years, aiming to promulgate their hatred into the law of the land. That difference has come in the form of plainly unconstitutional legislation that despite its illegality in relation to the religious protections of our nation has been passed as "anti-Sharia" legislation in 5 states to date, with ongoing battles to enact such legislation in other states.
Sound Vision pioneer Abdul Malik Mujahid is therefore planning an intelligent response to the shrill anti-Shariah efforts. He has begun to assemble a team of knowledgeable people from relevant walks of life including lawyers and professors, and a website (called Sharia101.org) and more, all designed to fill the void on the internet of people knowledgeable about Islam who can respond to the "anti-Shariah" distortions of Christian bigots.
Mr. Mujahid has successfully built Sound Vision, and is prominent for his other contributions as well, in fact he was given the honor of being listed in the "Muslim 500" book of most influential Muslims.
Saturday, approximately 100 influential Southeast Michigan Muslims attended Mr. Mujahid's fundraiser, one stop on Mr. Mujahid's tour of several fundraisers, to raise money in support of his vision of educating people on what Shariah is.
Mujahid spoke eloquently on the importance of Shariah legislation, the danger it poses to Muslim investing, the danger to Muslim family arbitration, the danger to the existing multibillion dollar halal investment funds, the danger to the halal industry.
Mujahid also pointed out the profound implications of anti-Shariah legislation for similarly distinct religious groups which apply their religious laws within the American legal system, for example Jews, Catholics, the Amish, and Mormons.
Mujahid gave one of the first good explanations of the nature of Shariah as being our way of life–something that is not at all fairly represented by sometimes hideous abuses done in foreign countries under the banner "Shariah."
To Will or Not To Will…
July 7, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Adil Daudi, Esq.
A few weeks ago I was approached by a client who stepped in to discuss his estate plan. He began the meeting by telling me he wanted to create a Shariah compliant Will that will ensure his assets are distributed pursuant to the terms given to us by Allah s.w.t. Before proceeding with his demands, I asked him if he was fully aware of the benefits of creating a Will and whether he knew he had other options.
This scenario is all-too-common. Under the right circumstances, there is nothing wrong with drafting a Will as part of your Estate Plan, however, prior to taking any steps, it is important to be informed on what you are drafting and why.
A Last Will and Testament is very commonly used, but many are not sure what it exactly entails. Although it is very easy to draft a will, be sure to consult with an Attorney on the benefits and drawbacks of actually having one.
Prior to any plan it is always important to know why you should even have one. For any Muslim, having an estate plan is not discretionary, but rather mandatory. Narrated by Ibn Umar, Prophet Muhammad (s) once said: "It is not right for any Muslim person who has something to bequeath to stay for two nights without having his last will and testament written and kept ready with him."
The following are certain factors, or facts, that should be considered when drafting a will.
1. Every Will must go through Probate: Probate is a court system that determines the validity of your will and helps facilitate in the process of distributing your assets. Note: assets cannot be distributed until this process has completed. On average, the entire probate process can take between four-to-six months.
2. Costs: Here is a very common misconception concerning a Will. "I got a Will because it is cheaper than a Trust." Do not fall into the trap of thinking a Will is the best estate planning tool just because it is the cheapest. I have heard many clients proudly claim they created their Will for free online. But what they don't realize are the costs that are associated with the Will after they die. Probate costs are not cheap. On average the entire probate process can cost between 3-5% of your estate.
It is important to realize that when discussing your estate planning options, it should not be dependent on how much you pay today, but rather how much your estate will pay at the end.
3. Public Information: Depending on how much value you place on privacy, the administration of a Will provides you with none. Once your Will is filed with the court, it becomes accessible to the general public.
These are some of the issues that you should consider when contemplating your estate plan. Fortunately, there are other options available for you to consider that can be cheaper and more effective. That is why it is important to speak with an Attorney to discuss your options and more importantly to discuss the options on how best to effectuate the distribution requirements pursuant to Shariah law. With the proper planning, you will have set up the best method that suits your individual needs, saves you money, and satisfies the requirements of Allah (s.w.t.)
Adil Daudi is an Attorney at Joseph, Kroll & Yagalla, P.C., focusing primarily on Asset Protection for Physicians, Physician Contracts, Estate Planning, Business Litigation, Corporate Formations, and Family Law. He can be contacted for any questions related to this article or other areas of law at firstname.lastname@example.com or (517) 381-2663.
ICNA Launches Campaign on Understanding Sharia
June 9, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Rida Fozi, ICNA
Hartford, CT (June 5, 2011) – From a thought-provoking performance at Sunday's entertainment night, to jam-packed sessions with various scholars the ICNA-MAS Convention was the place to be this Memorial Day weekend.
2011 convention videos are now available exclusively on ICNA TV channel.
More people attended the ICNA convention this year than any other in the past 4 decades.
A record 18,900 people attended the three-day conference entitled "Quran: Guidance Towards a Just and Balanced Way," 4,900 of which were unique online viewers. Convention-goers benefited from nearly 80 sessions by over 100 prominent scholars, leaders and activists from across the country and around the world. The overwhelmingly successful Youth Conference ran parallel to the ICNA-MAS Convention, and crowds lined the entrance as speakers discussed "Diamonds in the Rough: Heroes of the Past."
Reverend Dennis Perry of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, VA was honored for his interfaith and community work with the Community Service Award.
National and local leadership of organizations including ISNA, CAIR, MSA, MANA and MUNA attended the convention this year, and were recognized at the Community Leaders Luncheon on Sunday.
The Islamic Circle of North America launched its nationwide, yearlong "Understanding Shariah" campaign at this year's conference, which, according to president Zahid Bukhari, "will educate the American public on the definition and place of Shariah in Islam." Says Bukhari, "Our campaign will also counter Islamophobia that is fostered and spread by groups who hide behind the false guise of an anti-Shariah movement."
ICNA plans to develop an online portal as part of the campaign in order to support those engaged in similar efforts to shed light on religious freedom and the concept of Shariah. The organization also hopes to mobilize the Muslim community to undertake several grassroots efforts to better explain Shariah, and intends to partner with various faith and civic organizations to reach this goal.
The convention also marked the beginning of ICNA and ICNA Relief's Back to School Giveaway campaign, a two-month long initiative that will culminate in a series of free school supply giveaways in low-income areas in the month of Ramadan (August 2011). The Back to School Giveaway, previously hosted in New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC is now expanding to Houston, Chicago and Southern California. Mahmood Aijazi, national director of the Back to School Giveaway hopes more cities will follow ICNA's lead and host giveaways in their respective areas.
Aijazi says the initiative is necessary because "it's part of our duty to help our society. We need to go out, reach out to others and give back to our communities."
Social media played a significant role in this year's convention, with ICNA hitting its 10,000th Twitter follower and 14,000 Facebook likes over the weekend. Perhaps the most creative initiatives at this year's conference were the "surprise events", exclusive to those who are members of ICNA's social media fan base.
The attendees then enjoyed one-on-one time with renowned speakers. ICNA also offered a live webcast of selected sessions for the second year in a row, and families as far away as Trinidad were able to enjoy the lectures. One convention attendee said this spurred his family to raise the money to attend in person next year.
And bringing families together is a staple of the convention. In the middle of the day you'll find parents and their children lunching together or friends strolling through the bazaar searching for the perfect gift. Strangers will stop you and ask your opinion on the right hijab color or ask you to borrow your charger to recharge their cell phones. The ICNA-MAS Convention is that experience that brings together people of all backgrounds for a unified purpose. And as one speaker said, "It just gets better and better every year."
Article: Rida Fozi. Photographs: Arfa Aijazi, Waqas Syed, Rida Fozi. Videos: Talha Faruqui, Anas Faruqui
The Quest for Swat…!
September 3, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Tariq Choudry
June 8, 2009–Swat valley is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world and is known for its splendid natural beauty and legendary hospitality. The people are somber yet innocent however, reluctant to care about the worldly affairs due in part because of inherent poverty, government's innate laxity towards general education and welfare of the citizens; and mistreatment of tribesmen. The ordinary people are hardworking and steadfast in fundamental aspects of religious duties. They flout deep political dogma in favor of performing religious duties and often defer chores of utmost necessity to fulfill their routine spiritual desires – prayers. Subtly, the ultimate warriors so they claim to be the guardians of ultimate fate and fraternity betraying all rules of shariah went fervently assailing with full thrust, wit and will, destroying all dwellings of the in-candy poor citizens leaving with plight to ponder their fate and fathom. Something is happening there, and I'm getting a little worried. To organize my discussion, I suggest that we take one step back in the causal chain and protect our peace, privacy, and wellbeing.
All the deals that The Taliban's make or desire are strictly one-way. They get all the rights, and the other party gets all the debit and obligation to the society. This seems to be their ultimate demand. Their cock-and-bull legends are becoming increasingly parochial. They have already begun to goad muddle-headed grizzlers into hurling phantoms. Now fast-forward a few years to a time in which the society might have enabled the Talibans of Pakistan to create a world without history, without philosophy, without science, without reason—a world without beauty of any kind, without art, without literature, without culture, without freedom of even religion but theirs. If you don't want such a time to come then we all must subject the so called Taliban's belief systems to the rigorous scrutiny they warrant. Help me focus on the major economic, social, and political forces that provide the setting for the expression of a corrupt agenda.
Though many people agree that we must work together against anti- pluralism, resistentialism, etc. The Talban's really struck a nerve when they claim to be the guardians of shariah. That's why the so called "Taliban's" are trying so hard to prevent themselves from full exposure that they think we want them to paint people of different races and cultures as inarticulate alien forces undermining the coherent national will.
Do we not, as rational men and women, owe it to both our heritage and our posterity to present another paradigm in opposition to their boisterous posture? I think we do. Should we sit back and let them exert more and more control over innocent individuals, or should we unmask their true faces and intentions in regard to Stalinism? That choice sure sounds like a no-brainer. The "Talibanism" has lost what little credibility they once had by helping to unravel normal citizens from their own towns and cities by fear and plight. And that's why I say to every one of us with a little wit and will: Have courage. Be honest. Be a true follower of the true fundamentals of our noble religion and refrain from supporting or adopting stern and extreme views that lead the whole of society to a path of mischief and misfortune. And reinforce the contentions of all reasonable people and confute those of irascible, wicked fence-sitters. The implementation of Shariah law does not have to take a start from Swat or NWFP, it must start from within-and by first adhering to its own demands of treating everyone equally and with respect. Woe to those who indulge themselves in shameful acts of hurting the children of all ages, women and the sick and the flaky wise elderly in the name of religion.
However, the quandary that remains a cancer of our society is that billions of dollars in foreign aid has disappeared or consumed by few (or perhaps evil-one) which no-one dares to question and not single penny has seen towards helping the deprived homeless. At least international media has no reporting on that. Perhaps the entire society and media has become immune to treachery, infidelity and corruption. Haven't we really become a nation of vindictive scumbags with no conscience or dignity for our own apathy? Look around the misery and sufferings of those living in make-shift tents; those who once lived with grace and dignity in their own moderately built pithy sanctuaries, have been left out under the scorching sun in misery and plight; and a majority of them feel humiliated to seek public aid. What is their fault? What have they done wrong? Isn't it the government's full responsibility to provide maximum protection and comfort from elderly to the infant! Instead, hundreds of private organizations and NGOs are playing the key role of taking care of their needs and desires. Those who once lived with grace and pride are being humiliated in the open-air with no guards to protect their modesty, security or creed. Where are those who are hiding their faces cowardly behind the black scarves pretending to be the lieutenants of the lords? If they are true to their cause, they must face the reality like Spartans and create an environment of trust in order to advocate and defend their scrutiny with poise.
Once Talibans realize that they have in fact inflicted atrocious wounds to the naive citizens, maybe then they will see, and I deeply believe that it will be within our grasp to honor our nation's glorious mosaic of cultures and ethnicities. Be grateful for this first and last tidbit of comforting news. The Talibans like to disguise the complexity of issues, the brutality of class, and the importance of religion and culture in the construction and practice of conformism. Such activity can flourish only in the dark, however. If you drag them into the open, Talibans and their cronies will run for cover, like cockroaches in a dirty kitchen when the light is turned on suddenly during the night. That's why we must push the envelope on our knowledge of the world around us. As this letter draws to a close, I want to challenge you, the reader, to recognize and respect the opinions, practices, and behavior of those with wisdom, will and resort. That's what is left to do.
Unless there is one single Central Islamic Authority, the dream of implementing Islam as a System, or as an alternative to secular democracy, can never be realized. Without a stable government and an honest leader, Islam may exist, as it is today, like a downgraded ritualistic religion, in which every individual or faction may keep on living on the inane desire of pleasing Allah or rendering Him worship in its own way and in its own right but it can never become a truly Islamic way of life to bring forth its pledged remunerations. And that means the transfer of power from individual provinces, as they exist today; to the Central Authority which itself would work under the Ultimate Sovereignty of Allah, i.e. The Shreah Law. Moreover, this also means the end of the authority of the Ullema and the Muftis of today. The interpretation of the Laws and the formulation of by-laws will be done by the "Central Authority" alone, within the bounds of the Quran. There will be no party or cult, no religious or political parties, not even an opposition party within the Islamic System of governance. That's the patriotic thing to do, and that's the right thing to do, to defeat fundamentalism and to adopt the ways of those who render themselves for the sake of tranquility, sovereignty and contentment.
May Allah SWT guide us in the right direction and help us understand true lessons of religion Islam; and may peace be upon those leading a positive change intended to cultivate an environment of peace and tranquility and justice for all.


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I highly respect the quality care she maintains. She backs her compassion with unwavering commitment towards the animals lucky enough to be accepted into her rescue. The animals in her care receive the best medical care and often times take part in obedience classes while being fostered. She is always honest about the animals' behavior and seeks the best possible home for their needs.
One of the biggest differences I see in Crystal's rescue versus others is the active involvement with the foster parents/foster homes. I've fostered for other rescues and have always been dismayed when after finalizing the adoption, I am no longer given updates on said animal nor even included in the initial adoption process itself. Crystal includes her foster homes and values their input regarding adoptions.
A few years ago, I spoke with Crystal before departing on a flight. I asked if she would help place my animals in the event of my untimely death. I do not know anyone else I'd want to ask that same question to. This is because I know how much Crystal strives to find the very best possible long-term home for those she fosters AND she remains a part of their lives afterwards.
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I truly respect the work Crystal does for the animals she rescues. I've enjoyed watching the animals thrive under her loving, knowledgable care. I was impressed by her generous treatment of the general public and admire the unyielding determination to make a difference, one at a time.
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The only improvement I can think of would be increased invitations/communication for volunteers to continue to help out, aside from fostering. Perhaps someone in charge (a 'head volunteer' if you will) of contacting those willing to place phone calls, assist in adopt-a-thon events, participate in fund-raisers, organize donation drives, etc. would be helpful in this regard. Otherwise, it is difficult to know how to help, especially when you are not able to foster.
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Food Education In A Community Garden
Mon 18 Feb 2013Story by Marcela Senise, Foodsitter
Right behind our house we have a little corner with some green space, which was not in use. Last summer one of our neighbours, Mamma Mirella, decided to get together a group of mums and try to get the area all cleaned and plant some seasonal veggies to see if it was worth planting on that space.
After some consideration they went ahead! Even if the sun does not cover much of the area, the mums did a great job and some dads also had a go on the cleaning and planting! During the summer and late autumn we had some great veggies to enjoy.
The Benefits of Having Freshness on the Table
I asked mamma mirella why did they decided to have a go and she said it was purely for the benefit of having some freshness on the table, especially having two young girls whom she wants to be aware of the quality of food they eat. The other mums shared the same idea.
It�s certainly not an easy job, you need to have some time to dedicate and look after the garden. At first they would have a schedule as to when and how they would split jobs, and that was during the summer when they were all free.
As �back to work and school time� returned, things did go a bit of track - the warm season was ending and unfortunately there was not find much time to prepare it for the cold season. So everyone decided to put it to a rest until the spring.
Food Education in the Garden
The great news is that as the garden gets up and running again we will dedicate a good part of the work to teaching the children that attend my playpen (afternoon English classes for local children) as well as having the garden as a special corner for the Food Revolution Turin!
So we can say it�s a new - or even better - a renewed project becoming more specific, and shaped to focus on not only getting freshness on our local community tables but also getting the kids to participate in the planting, harvesting and of course eating!
Check out my blog for more posts on the garden and how it all started
About the author: Marcela Senise, Foodsitter - half Brazilian and half Italian - lives in Turin, Italy where she works with children, from teaching English language to toddlers to teaching food education and better eating habits and running many activities for children and parents. Marcela now has a her own blog & business mangia che ti fa bene bimbo and is a proud Food Revolution Ambassador.
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Couple questions: I bought 2 heads of cabbage. I have a 3-4 gallon glass container and a 1 gallon. Is it best to push the cabbage into the 1 gallon, or should I put it in the larger container? In the larger container, it would be more likely that all the cabbage would be covered by the liquid. Is there some reason having it all spread out more be a problem? I wasn't sure how important air is. Seems like using the bigger container would give it more air.
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I pack my shredded cabbage as tight as I can. Layered with salt. It creates its own juice, sometimes take a little while for the salt to pull enough water out to cover. If you can fit all the cabbage into the one gallon jar, I'd do it. You don't need "air" for the fermentation to happen. You can fill a ziploc bag with salt/water solution and place on top to keep the cabbage under the liquid, then just lightly set the lid on it. Do Not tighten!! I actually spread a double layer of cheesecloth over the cabbage, then the ziploc bag. It keeps the wayward little pieces in there. Place the jar on a cookie sheet or plate to catch extra juices.........just in case! And wait....Depending on quantity, temperature, it can take anywhere from a week to 5 or 6. After a week or two, I start sampling. When it tastes like I want, I can it. Deanna |
- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 17, 11 at 18:58
Thanks Deanna! |
- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Fri, Nov 18, 11 at 9:54
Oh....I meant to ask.......I know you're not supposed to ferment the cabbage in metal, but is it okay to mix it up with the salt with a metal spoon, in a metal container? Thanks. |
No you really need to avoid using metal in any form. Food grade glass, ceramic, or plastic only. As Deanna said you don't need air for fermentation. In fact you don't want ANY air. Contact with air outside the jar is the source of molds and other contaminants. That's why the fermenting foods need to be sealed off from air and is also why the food is packed tightly in the fermenting container - to remove as much air as possible. Dave PS: just in case you haven't read the fermentation guide I linked it below. |
Here is a link that might be useful: NCHFP - Fermenting
Agree with Dave. I just roughly mix the salt in with my hands. It gets layered with the cabbage. As it creates its own juice, the salt will be distributed as well. No need to make sure every shred is salted. Deanna |
- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Fri, Nov 18, 11 at 13:23
Okay Thanks. But I'm going to clean my hands like a surgeon would before surgery! haha I bought some organic carrots to add to it too (since the cabbage was organic). If I like the flavor of caraway seed, do I let it ferment with it, or do I add that later? Thanks again. |
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Configuring a Load Balancer
The following article will discuss and demonstrate how to setup a Load Balancer. Let's take a look below:
What is a Load Balancer?
Mission critical web-based applications and workloads require an HA, or High Availability, solution. Load balancing distributes workloads across two or more servers, network links, and other resources to maximize throughput, minimize response time, and avoid overload. Rackspace Cloud Load Balancers allow customers to quickly load balance multiple Cloud Servers or external servers for optimal resource utilization.
Setting up a Load Balancer
1. Login to the Cloud Control Panel, select Load Balancers from the list at the top, and then select Create Load Balancer.
2. Under Identification, give a name to your Load Balancer. This can be any name you like.
3. Under Configuration, choose between three different choices for your Virtual IP.
- Public - Setting your VIP type to Public would allow any two servers with public IP addresses to be load balanced. These can be nodes outside of the Rackspace network, but please be aware that standard bandwidth rates will apply.
- Shared Virtual IP - Use this option if you wish to load balance multiple services on different ports while using the same virtual IP address.
- On the private Rackspace network - This is the best option for load-balancing two Cloud Servers, as it allows the load-balancing traffic to run on the Rackspace Cloud Internal Network, or Service Net. This option has two distinct advantages; the rate limit is double what the rate limit is on the public interface, and all traffic on the Service Net between Cloud Servers is not charged for bandwidth.
4. Choose the Protocol and Port to which best suits your needs. Your Port will adjust to the Protocol you select, but you may also edit this portion yourself. (See Choosing the Right Protocol for more information about the protocols you can choose when configuring a Cloud Load Balancer.)
5. Choose the Algorithm for your Load Balancer to which best fits your needs.
Note: this is a very important attribute to set, especially as your Load Balancer implementation gets more complex. Each algorithm has an explanation for how it assigns traffic. In most cases, the Random, Round Robin, or Least Connections algorithms will be sufficient when load-balancing two identical servers for increased web traffic. If your servers are unequal in size or resources, you should take a look at using weighted algorithms to favor your servers with more resources.
6. Select the region you'd like your load balancer to be created in.
Note: when selecting a region, consider the location of the backend nodes you want to load balance and provision your load balancer in a region that is geographically as close to your backend nodes as possible.
7. Seelct from options on how you'd like to set your Load Balancer to operate on one or more of your Cloud Servers, or on one or more External Nodes. Select Create Load Balancer and after your load balancer is finished building, you may view a summary of the Load Balancer you created.
Note: To add an External Node to be load-balanced, you must enter the IP address and set the port of the service that you want load-balanced (usually port 80 for HTTP traffic). Then, you can either Enable or Disable the load-balancing service on your external node directly through the Control Panel. Additional configuration options
- Active Health Monitor - In addition to the default passive health monitor check, active health monitoring uses synthetic transaction monitoring to inspect an HTTP response code and body content to determine if the application or site is healthy.
- Advanced Access Control - Easily manage who can and can't access the services that are exposed via the load balancer.
- Session Persistence - If you are load balancing HTTP traffic, the session persistence feature utilizes an HTTP cookie to ensure subsequent requests are directed to the same node in your load balancer pool.
- Connection Logging - To simplify log management, the Connection Logging feature allows for Apache-style access logs (for HTTP-based protocol traffic) or connection and transfer logging (for all other traffic) to your Cloud Files™ account. If you need raw data in one place for performance tuning or web analytics, logs are sorted, aggregated, and delivered to Cloud Files.
The cost for each Cloud Load Balancer (instance) is based on an hourly rate + the number of concurrent connections + bandwidth. You can view pricing details on the product pages for Cloud Load Balancers:
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- United Kingdom product page for Cloud Load Balancers
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An electrical device that had been installed expressly to prevent a power outage caused the Super Bowl blackout, the stadium's power company said Friday as it took the blame for the outage that brought the game to a halt for more than a half-hour.
Super Bowl power outage caused by relay device installed to protect Superdome from cable failure
NEW ORLEANS - An electrical device that had been installed expressly to prevent a power outage caused the Super Bowl blackout, the stadium's power company said Friday as it took the blame for the outage that brought the game to a halt for more than a half-hour.
Officials of Entergy New Orleans, a subsidiary of New Orleans-based Entergy Corp., said the device, called a relay, had been installed in switching gear to protect the Superdome from a cable failure between the company's incoming power line and lines that run into the stadium.
The switching gear is housed in a building known as "the vault" near the stadium that receives a line directly from a nearby Entergy power substation. Once the line reaches the vault, it splits into two cables that go into the Superdome.
Company officials said the device performed with no problems during January's Sugar Bowl and other earlier events, but has been removed and will be replaced. All systems at the Superdome are now working and the dome will host a major Mardi Gras event Saturday night, said Doug Thornton, an executive with SMG, the company that manages the stadium for the state.
The power failure at Sunday's big game cut lights to about half of the stadium for 34 minutes, halting play between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers.
The FBI had ruled out cyberterrorism as a cause.
Entergy's announcement came shortly before officials appeared before a committee of the City Council, which is the regulatory body for the company, to answer questions about the outage.
Entergy New Orleans CEO Charles Rice and Dennis Dawsey, an Entergy vice president for distribution, told the Council that SMG agrees the cause of the outage was a relay failure. Asked if the two corporations still plan to hire a third-party investigator, Rice said that possibility remains open.
Committee member Jackie Clarkson pressed for such an independent probe. "We've told the public we're going to have an outside investigation," she said.
"We'll work closely with SMG and if there is a need for a third-party investigation, we will do that," Rice said.
It remains unclear whether the problem with the relay was a design flaw or a manufacturing problem. Rice said Entergy is working with the manufacturer.
"I'm pleased that we were able to find the root cause," Thornton said.
Shabab Mehraeen, an assistant professor of electrical engineering at Louisiana State University, said the relay device is a common electrical fixture in businesses and massive facilities such as the Superdome.
"They are designed to keep a problem they sense from becoming something bigger, like a fire or catastrophic event," said Mehraeen, who holds a doctorate from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo.
The devices vary in size, and while Mehraeen noted he was not familiar with the specifics of the relay at the Superdome, he added, "I wouldn't be surprised if it was bigger than a truck."
Mehraeen said the reasons the devices fail are the subject of much academic research into the interaction of relays with the complex electrical systems they regulate.
"It's not unusual for them to have problems," he said. "They can be unpredictable despite national testing standards recommended by manufacturers."
Entergy and SMG had both upgraded lines and equipment in the months leading up to the Super Bowl. Rice said the new switching gear, with the faulty relay, was installed as part of a $4.2 million upgrade by Entergy, including the installation of a new power line dedicated solely to the stadium.
In a separate project, SMG replaced lines coming into the stadium after managers expressed concerns the Superdome might be vulnerable to a power failure like the one that struck Candlestick Park during a 49ers Monday Night Football game in 2011. That outage was blamed at least partly on a transformer explosion.
Thornton stressed Friday that the dome was drawing only about two-thirds of its power capacity Super Bowl night, and said typical NFL games in late August or September can draw a little more.
City officials had worried that the Super Bowl outage might harm New Orleans' chances of getting another NFL championship game.
But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell downplayed that possibility after the outage, saying the NFL planned to keep New Orleans in its Super Bowl plans. Mayor Mitch Landrieu said the city intends to bid for the Super Bowl in 2018.
More Super Bowl Stories
Officials of the Superdome and its utility company say they will hire outside experts to investigate why power failed for 34 minutes during the Super Bowl.
The three-week-old star of Budweiser's Super Bowl ad now has a name: Hope.
While authorities investigate the causes of the 34-minute Super Bowl blackout, documents show that Superdome officials were worried last fall about losing power at the big game.
The national ad critics were quick to the punch in getting their thoughts out about the Super Bowl ads out. On Monday, Cleveland-area pros weighed in, too.
Oh, now you want to win the Scripps Celebrity Super Bowl Poll? What are you, a wiseguy? Well, actually you are, or at least you played one on TV if you're Tony Sirico, this year's winner.
Between a partial power outage, overly excited quarterback and a game that suddenly turned from snoozer to sizzler, CBS had its hands full with the Super Bowl. The audience offered a final reward, though.
When the Baltimore Ravens scored one of its touchdowns at the Super Bowl on Sunday, hundreds of fans in Baltimore won free furniture.
It was a surreal scene as players and fans waited while Super Bowl XLVII was halted for 34 minutes due to a power outage in the New Orleans Superdome.
The Super Bowl is as popular for the game as it is for its commercials and this year's selection was no disappointment with ads that ranged from the comical to the sentimental.


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Tracking down the Footprints of Bipolar Disorder (Released June 2005)
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Wisdom from the greatest voices of reason who are, or have ever been, in our world
Only good girls keep diaries. Bad girls don't have the time.
Tallulah Bankhead
Mere human beings can't afford to be fanatical about anything. Not even about justice or loyalty. The fanatic for justice ends by murdering a million helpless people to clear a space for his law-courts. If we are to survive on this planet, there must be compromises.
Storm Jameson [Margaret Storm Jameson]
Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.
Theodore Roosevelt
Variety is the spice of life.
American proverb
In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.
Flora Edwards
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Have You Talked to Your Spouse About Retirement? (Really?)
Aside from the mutual acknowledgment that we'd both like to stop working someday,
my husband and I haven't really had any long conversations about retirement. I
don't have a clue how old he plans to be when he retires, and I'm positive he
doesn't know what my intentions are. (And I'm pretty sure our "backup
plan"—winning the lottery—doesn't count as a real discussion.) Apparently we're
not alone.
More than 60% of couples say they don't make decisions together about
retirement and money, according to a recent Fidelity survey. In fact, 55% don't even
put their heads together on budgeting matters or bills. More than half don't
agree on retirement age, and 44% disagree about working in retirement. And
couples' ideas of what their finances will look like in retirement are all over
the map.
No surprise, really. When you think of a fun night at home with your
significant other, it probably doesn't include tweaking a budget or checking out
your 401(k) distribution.
A few things that might help:
Align your goals. Grab a few index cards—try three each—and write down
your top money goals, then put them in order. Maybe they're retirement related,
maybe not. Exchange cards and discuss the goals you're going to work toward as a
couple. You might be pleasantly surprised to discover that you and your spouse
are working toward the same things.
Have regular money meetings. No, they probably won't be the highlight
of your week, but it's beneficial to be on the same page about your finances.
Set aside an hour once a week, or every other week, to make sure you're on track
as a couple.
Ask your spouse some questions. Maybe the subject just hasn't come up
yet. Some suggestions:
- How old do you think you'll be when you retire?
- Do you plan on working during retirement?
- Do you think we'll have enough money to live comfortably in retirement?
- What are you worried about the most?
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By Jerry Brown
Colorado State University's colors are green and gold.
Officially, the colors recognize the school's agricultural heritage as a land-grant university.
But CSU has become very green when it comes to producing and saving clean energy. And it's doing it in ways that save the school a lot of money, turning green into gold.
I was part of a group from the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce that recently toured two very different sites on CSU's Foothills Campus in Fort Collins where CSU is producing energy that saves the school money and helps the environment.
Our first stop was a biomass boiler that burns wood chips from trees killed by pine beetles and wildfires into heat used by buildings on the campus. It's a joint demonstration project by CSU and the Colorado Forest Service to develop a market for the timber from trees killed by the beetles and wildfires.
In its second year, the demonstration project is proving very successful, says Carol Dollard, an energy engineer for CSU's Facilities Department.
The boiler burns about 245 tons of wood chips per year, a tiny fraction of what's available. But it's one creative example of how to tackle the problem of getting rid of all those dead trees.
A factsheet on the project says the heating plant saves CSU about $10,000 a year in fuel costs. The figure actually is higher than that, Dollard says, because the heating plant is operating more efficiently than it was when the factsheet was prepared.
Our other stop was a 30-acre, 5.3 megawatt solar power system. It produces about one-third of the electricity used on the Foothills Campus and will save the university an estimated $6 million over its lifetime.
It's one of the largest solar systems on a university campus in the United States.
The solar system was built in two phases, covering 15 acres each. Phase 1, completed in 2009, uses movable photovoltaic panels that track the sun. Phase 2 was completed last year and uses photovoltaic panels fixed into place.
The system was funded through a public-private partnership of CSU, Xcel Energy and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV). FRV owns and operates the system. CSU purchases the power under a contract that guarantees the price it will pay for the for the next 20 years.