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NEW YORK: The inevitable shift toward clean energy is proving increasingly cost effective, and Climate Week NYC "will be demonstrating that there is a business case for the transition to a low carbon economy," says Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, and one of the world's leading climate policy experts.
This encouraging message marks the launch of The Climate Group's Climate TV, our new digital channel which will be packed with exclusive video interviews with business leaders, politicians and practitioners committed to tackling climate change.
"One of the biggest changes has been the growing financial and economic evidence that those who are switching to low carbon, adopting energy efficiency practice, those who are taking up renewable energy – are doing it because it makes financial and economic sense," underlines Mark Kenber in the video. "All around the world the evidence is overwhelming that low carbon action is good for the economy."
This is why this year's Climate Week NYC is so important, he explains: "It contributes to the momentum towards Paris, by giving governments the confidence for the ambitious targets we hope they will sign up to are not detrimental to their economies – in fact, they are catalysts for further growth and development in the future."
The global climate talks in Paris later this year must lead to a new, global agreement. But will it be effective and as good as the world needs?
"On current showing, the answer is clearly no," answers Mark Kenber. "But Paris is a starting point, a turning point. It signals all the sectors of the community, all the parts of the economy – investors, business-makers, business leaders, financiers, politicians – that we are now on the road to a low carbon economy, something that The Climate Group has been advocating for well over a decade. And that will happen because people see it not only as desirable, but also viable and financially attractive."
The formal Paris agreement, once signed, will not enter into force until 2020. This leaves five years of potential uncertainty in the fight against climate change. But "no sensible leader is going to wait until 2020 before getting the ball rolling to meet these targets," says Mark Kenber.
"This will happen thanks to the so-called 'non state actors', and by which we mean businesses, investors, regional governments and cities. Each of those, over the last two years, have been working on making new commitments, raising their level of ambition."
What's the message to the COP21 delegates, then? "The world, the business community, investors, sub-national governments are ready, they are willing and they are able", concludes Mark Kenber. "They just need you to set up a clear and ambitious sense of direction."
During The Climate Group's countdown to #CWNYC from Sep 1-20, we will release a series of video interviews for Climate TV. The high-level interviews with experts and leaders will give unique insights into specific policy and business issues linked to climate and low carbon growth, as well as make exclusive announcements.
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How to adjust a car idle
London's flamboyant mayor, Boris Johnson, has recently declared war on those motorists who pollute the city streets by idling. Pehaps you're not exactly sure what can be done about preventing harmful fumes being emitted while you wait at traffic lights, or at the drive-through window. But if you've never thought about how to adjust your car idle, here's what you should consider.
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Adjusting a car idle
Before we get round to focussing on how to adjust a car idle, it would be worth outlining what happens when vehicles are idling. When your engine is running while the car isn't actually going anywhere, as in waiting for that aforemetioned red lights to change, then your engine is still working away, running without any loads bar the engine accessories.
The reasons why this should be of any concern are mostly down to the potentially harmful effects of all those exhaust fumes being generated while the car remains stationary. Idling pollutants can have acute or chronic effects, ranging from irritation to the eyes and throat, an increased risk of adverse heart issues, right down to damage to sperm chromatin and DNA.
Few drivers ever consider there is anything wrong with idling at that drive-through window, or while waiting to pick someone up, rather than switching off. But here's an eye-popping statistic for you: an estimated 3.8 billion litres of fuel a year is consumed by idling vehicles in the USA.
Countering idling
So far, the main strategies aimed at countering the effects of idling have been based on encouraging drivers to be more economic about fuel consumption. Vehicles are also being increasingly designed with built-in power units that enable engine accessories to run more efficiently while idling.
The older your vehicle, the more its engine will either have a higher or lower idle speed than is required. This wastes fuel, or provokes stalling. The best way to resolve this it to take your vehicle into a garage to have it fine-tuned by a professional.
Quick guide to adjusting a car idle
Here is a quick overview on how to adjust a car idle:-1. Start the engine. Allow it to cycle through one period at a higher rev-per-minute rate. Once the engine is ticking over you'll be able to make the adjustment.
2. Find the throttle body (trace the air intake hose as it exits the air filter). Search on the body's sides until you find a screw, or rubber casing housing a screw. This is where you adjust the car idle.
3. Disconnect the idle air adjustment valve (which opens or closes depending on air intake) by locating the electrical connector behind the throttle body.
4. Turn the idle screw. Loosen (anti-clockwise) to increase idle speed; tighten (clockwise) to decrease. The ideal idle setting is 650 revs-per-minute.
5. Reconnect idle air controller valve. Turn off engine.

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The Taurus 738 TCP Sneaky Pete Holster has a sewn belt clip which can accommodate a belt up to 1.75" inches wide. The holster is made of high quality soft leather, and when worn on the belt resembles a cell phone case. The advantage of this design is that it allows you to carry your 738TCP concealed, but with full and easy access. Now it's possible to wear whatever you want, whenever you want to. Don't dress around your gun anymore.
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What's behind the process that heals traumatic experiences?
It was over 15 years ago that I stumbled upon the model of NLP, I had just come out of a period of deeply felt stress. Diane my late wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer, we were homeschooling 5 children under six years old and I was working 12 hour shifts 6 days a […]Continue reading


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Employee Engagement Strategies to Improve Results
Employee engagement is of paramount importance in every business. This is because it drives results. It's easy for a team to perform and achieve its goals when they are engaged. This is not possible if the appropriate employee engagement strategies are not used. The good thing about this is that there are various strategies involved.
- Conduct Surveys
Big and small businesses alike conduct surveys both outside and within. The initiative should be something that the employees trust to bring positive results. These surveys should be reasonably frequent and should focus on employees. It includes the working environment.
When a survey is conducted and issues are raised, the business should strategize on how to solve the problems. Give feedback to the employees, state the plan of action and assure the employees that the leaders are fully committed to it.
- Use the Appropriate Medium of Communication
Technology has made it easy to communicate and this way, it's easier to boost your employee engagement. Communication is key in running any business regardless of the industry. This helps to keep the employees engaged.
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- Involve Them in Company Decisions
An employee will feel more important when they are involved in company decisions. This is a strategy that also creates a sense of belonging which is important in every business. The best way to involve them is to have a leader in every department.
Whenever decisions need to be made in the company, they forward their suggestions to the leaders who then present them to the management. It creates a significant feeling of being valuable.
Why is Employee Engagement Important?
Employee engagement is important in all aspects. When the ideal strategies are utilized, employees are able to tell what is expected of them, they will have the resources for their roles, they are rewarded, they trust their leaders, their opinions matter and they have the opportunities to do their best. All this comes down to a successful business.
For any business to be successful, employee engagement is critical. The first thing that every leader should do is to evaluate how engaged employees are in the business. If there is a gap anywhere, the management should focus on improving engagement. This way, employees will feel valuable and as a result, there will better performance.


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The London Borough of Hillingdon is not particularly exciting, but it certainly has its charms. For example, you can always have a lot of fun in Ruislip. Ruislip is located in Hillingdon, and it's one of the towns where you can have fun and relax at the same time. If you want to get a massage in Ruislip, you just need to know where to look. In most massage parlors located here, you can get a traditional Ruislip massage. This type of massage is relaxing and exciting. Masseuses from this area adapted traditional Asian massage, and now this type of massage is extremely popular in London.
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One of the often asked questions in the up to date world is 'What is the meaning of science and know-how?' Man is progressive in nature. ^ Godfrey-Smith 2003 , p. 151 credits Willard Van Orman Quine (1969) "Epistemology Naturalized" Ontological Relativity and Other Essays New York: Columbia University Press, as well as John Dewey , with the basic ideas of naturalism — Naturalized Epistemology , however Godfrey-Smith diverges from Quine's place: according to Godfrey-Smith, "A naturalist can assume that science can contribute to solutions to philosophical questions, without thinking that philosophical questions can be replaced by science questions.".
From this angle, such use of brainwave entrainment might characterize a change inside the very roots of society; the individual. Society for Science & the Public is seeking a brand new title sponsor for the nearly 70-12 months-previous International Science and Engineering Truthful, the world's largest international highschool STEM (science, expertise, engineering and mathematics) competitors.
Society competitions and festivals help launch thousands and thousands of students every year on their own palms-on science journeys — and reward probably the most modern to allow them to launch their college educations. Based on a examine entitled, Girls in Science, Expertise, Engineering and Math (STEM) by Kristine De Welde @ Florida Gulf Coast University and Sandra Laursen & Heather Thiry @ College of Colorado at Boulder (2007), several key factors stop women from getting into or being profitable in STEM fields.
The foremost modern classic on the topic (Gardner 1957) bears the title Fads and Fallacies within the Title of Science In keeping with Brian Baigrie (1988, 438), "what is objectionable about these beliefs is that they masquerade as genuinely scientific ones." These and many different authors assume that to be pseudoscientific, an activity or a instructing has to satisfy the next two standards (Hansson 1996): (1) it's not scientific, and (2) its major proponents try to create the impression that it's scientific".
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Highlighting Sentences in PowerPoint
Highlighting is a powerful tool you can use to draw attention to sentences in a PowerPoint presentation. Although PowerPoint has a number of features to create a presentation that grabs the attention of your audience, the ability to highlight text is not available in recent versions of the application. Even though the feature is unavailable, you can still highlight sentences by using the application's other editing tools.
Open the PowerPoint presentation you want to edit.
Click the slide on the left side of the window that has the sentences you want to highlight.
Click "Text Box" in the "Text" group on the "Insert" tab at the top of the window. A new text box appears on the slide.
Copy the sentence on the PowerPoint slide you want to highlight.
Click on one of the text box sizing handles, then drag it to resize the text box to fit the sentence you want to highlight.
Paste the sentence into the text box, then drag the text box to the location on the slide where you want the sentence to appear. If necessary, use the text box sizing handles to resize the text box so that it fits in line with the text.
Click "Shape Fill" in the "Drawing" group on the "Home" tab.
Click the color from the drop-down menu that you want to use to highlight the sentence. The text box automatically fills with the color you selected.
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Some colorful yarn found at What's Needlin' Ewe, a yarn shop in Mount Airy, N.C./ All photos by E.A. Seagraves
Mount Airy, N.C. is a destination for many folks, especially those wanting to see the city the fictional town of Mayberry, made famous in "The Andy Griffith Show," was supposedly modeled after.
One of my favorite places to visit is What's Needlin' Ewe, owned by mother and daughter duo, Sharon and Natalie Johnson, natives of Mount Airy.
Sharon Johnson adjusts some yarn in a suitcase she found at a thrift store and had refurbished.
What it is
What's Needlin' Ewe is a new yarn shop, celebrating its sixth month anniversary this Sunday. Happy anniversary, Sharon and Natalie!
The walls of the shop are lined with fluffy yarn balls of color and needles. Some of the yarns are so soft, you'd want to fill a bathtub full and climb in.
A couch and a table with chairs make a comfortable place for knitting gab sessions and classes.
On my visit for the interview, several spinners sat in a far corner. Not only does Natalie knit and crochet, she spins and dyes yarn. "I don't know how to weave, but I want to learn," she said. The shop recently hosted the Spin Off Fiber Guild of Winston-Salem.
Sharon is a knitter. "I can crochet, but it's not my cup of tea." She's been knitting since a neighbor taught her how when she was 12.
Although Sharon taught Natalie some of the basics, Natalie is mostly self-taught and started dabbling in fiber arts when she was 10.
Natalie Johnson and son, Parker, 11 months, do a little spinning.
The Back Story
"This was on our bucket list," Sharon said when asked how What's Needlin' Ewe got started.
"I knew we had talked about it, but I didn't think it would be something we'd actually do," Natalie said. She was 9 months pregnant last March when they decided to open the store.
"I sat down and said, 'Let's do it and stop talking about it,'" Sharon said. They researched yarn shops "from here to Colorado" picking out the elements of each shop that they liked.
Knit-N-Purl of Myrtle Beach, S.C., became their inspiration and model. "I said, 'This is it,'" Sharon recalled when she first walked into the store. "We felt welcome. It was homey. We walked in at 5:55 p.m. and the store closes at 6 p.m. But they said for us to come on in."
The Johnsons credit the South Carolina business with providing a lot of advice and tips on their business plan. "They're very open and wonderful people," Sharon said.
With their own shop, Sharon and Natalie strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where knitters of all levels can feel free to come in, sit and knit.
Sharon admits their customer base is not what they expected. "We thought we'd get people already knitting, but we found more of our audience is people who didn't know anything.
"Some (people) come in here and don't know what a knitting needle is, but want to look around," Sharon said. "They say, 'It's so pretty in here.'"
Because of this, the yarn shop's first advanced knitters classes didn't draw any participates. So they went back to the drawing board and offered more beginners classes.
Since then, Sharon said they've built up a good group of core customers to whom they've taught most of their basic skills. Natalie said that core group is 30-40 people.
"We've been accused of classes being social time, but that's not our fault," Sharon said, laughing.
Plymouth Yarns are some of the products found at What's Needlin' Ewe.
What you can find here
Yarns: Fibra Natura, Berroco, Great Adirondack, Brown Sheep Company, Cascade, Plymouth, ArtYarns
Needles: Addi, Crystal Palace, Kollage square needles, Lantern Moon
Classes: beginners, advanced, sit and knit sessions, socks, spinning
From the Blue Ridge Parkway, head south on U.S. 52 from the Milepost 199.5 in Fancy Gap. Follow the signs to downtown Mount Airy. The store is located at 411 N. Main St., next to Leon's Burger Express.
From the south, travel U.S. 52 North to Mount Airy. Follow the signs to downtown.
From the north, take Interstate 77 south to Mount Airy/N.C. 89. Follow the signs to downtown.
Here's a map if you need some visual help.
Other places you can them
Natalie can also be found at Knit Fit Knitting and Handpainted Socks.
Natalie also cohosts the Knitting in the Round podcast with Leslie Shelor, owner of Greenberry House, a yarn shop in Meadows of Dan, Va.
Know of any businesses, interesting people or places near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway? If so, post a comment below or send me information for future feature possibilities.


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2009 Ryan Road
The fruit for our 2009 Syrah was selected from the Ryan Road Vineyard, located at 1,500 feet in elevation. The vines are rooted in limestone soils and are grown under very dry conditions. They produce tiny berries and low yields. The grapes were handpicked into half-ton bins in several discrete passes during the first weeks of September, ensuring all grapes had reached ideal maturity.
At the winery, the fruit was destemmed and gently crushed into small stainless steel fermenters. A short cold soak for three days preserved the distinct flavors of the varietal. During fermentation, the juice was pumped over three times a day to extract the optimum amount of color and tannins. At dryness, the fruit was pressed, settled in tanks for two days and then racked to barrels to complete malolactic fermentation. After two additional rackings, the wine was aged for an additional 16 months in French oak barrels.
Enjoy now through 2019.
Tasting Notes
- Color: Deep ruby
- Aroma: Ripe plum and dark cherries with hints of savory spice
- Taste: Full-bodied with a dense integrated structure; ripe plum lingers on the finish


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Jodi Arias Case – Jury Selection / Media Clown Reunion
by Rob Roman
The Jodi Arias Murder Trial, the OTHER side of the story
The Jodi Arias trial is back on the front burner again with what is usually a mundane process, but hope springs eternal that some controversy or drama can be somehow squeezed out of this situation. Tweeters in the Phoenix, Arizona courtroom are experimenting with different titles for Ms. Arias Such as "Convicted Killer Arias" or "the Murderess". A woman named "Jen", and others are joking about the slowness of Defense Attorney Kirk Nurmi, especially after lunch. They're questioning if he is being slow on purpose in order to add to the trial's tremendous tab. Now slimmed down and reportedly sporting hair, Nurmi has written yet another voluminous motion to dismiss the Death Penalty, based on previous accounts of "prosecutorial misconduct" along with some new allegations. It's like a high school reunion of class clowns as all the celebrities start gearing up and jockeying for position during the jury selection of the Jodi Arias 2nd penalty phase. HLN is coming on strong and is the current media fave among potential jurors, according to tweets coming from reporters inside the courtroom.
Jen from the Trial Diva's fame is now back with her Trial Diaries website, tweeting every occurrence in the courtroom. CNN has made sure to cozy up to her as she has great popularity on Twitter. Earlier rumors reported that Jen and Prosecutor Juan Martinez had become good friends. Vinnie Politan is gone form HLN, which is no big loss, but Nancy Grace and JVM have more than made up for his absence with their powerful vilifications of Jodi Arias and her defense. There's no need to pretend there is any objectivity or to try to hide their favoritism in the case, like they tried to do at least in the beginning of the guilt phase. Beth Karas is basically a free agent now after possibly having refused to go along with HLN's completely one-sided reporting. She stayed at HLN too long until they finally decided to try to humiliate her in the process of dumping her.
Today, on the fourth day of jury selection, for example, reporters are tweeting about the clothing and hairstyle of Arias. Ms. Arias is wearing a "royal blue top" and a "mid-high ponytail" according to Tweeters inside the court room. It's a different court room and the reporters can get much closer to her. The prevailing sentiment of potential jurors has been that Jodi Arias should get the Death Penalty. Of course, most of these jurors have been dismissed. There was at least one who thought that all 1st degree murders should get the DP. Other potential jurors are saying that they could never vote for anyone's death, no matter what they have done, but that they could still be fair? What?? You have to hand it to Arizona jurors, they seem to be a special breed, truly. Some jurors have been victims of murderers and one potential juror has had co-workers who were stalked and murdered.
Look-it what this special breed of media moron Tweeted:
"Jeffrey Evan Gold @jeffgoldesq 5m5 minutes ago
Sitting behind #JodiArias today and much closer than usual. With her hair up, her creamy neck and shoulders beckon…the hangman's noose."
This perfectly exemplifies the tone and tenor of reporters as they gear up for this story, attempt to ramp up the hatred, and try to find a way to wrangle up some drama at the start of the final courtroom scenes and acts. This is what JVM has on tap for tonight. Oh, that voice of her that sounds just like an air-raid siren!
Jane Velez-Mitchell @JVM 8m8 minutes ago
TONIGHT at 7p @LisaBloom @claycane @LukeBurke @TrialDiariesJ @janegarrison join me tonight to discuss #DanielCrespo #RavenSymone #jodiarias
Of course there are the Travis watchers and Tweeters who need to be heard from (This one appears to be the reincarnation of @HodiHo69:
superdooperday ♥ @AnneWyattanne7 1h1 hour ago
Happy 2see potential jurors r taking precautions be4 entering court with that disease ridden whore #jodiarias there
A group of nearly 400 potential jurors has been whittled down to 82 finalists, with 12 that have just made it to the 3rd round, or pre-emptive elimination round where attorneys for the defense and the prosecution will dismiss jurors without cause. They have so many of these (10 each, instead of the usual 3, I believe) and then they must give reasons for cause for dismissing any potential jurors who make it past the 3rd round.
Of the Tweeters in the courtroom, Jen, from Trial Diaries recommends Jeffrey Evan Gold and Monica Lindstrom in her absence. As above, Jeffrey Evans Gold seems to show what he's all about. Monica Lindstrom seems to be much more fair and normal, so-far.
Monica Lindstrom @monicalindstrom 26m26 minutes ago
The juror that had a family member who grew up with #JodiArias is the one that seems like she is trying a bit harder than most 2b on jury
Monica Lindstrom @monicalindstrom 42m42 minutes ago
I think #Nurmi is doing a good job questioning potential jurors, calm, understandable, prepared and methodical #JodiArias
I Haven't seen any reporting like that from anyone else. Someone actually complimented the Defense, imagine that! Nice to see at least one person attempt to present both sides reasonably fairly and accurately.
Jen's Trial Diaries @TrialDiariesJ 32m32 minutes ago
Juror 82 sister in law knew #jodiarias and she is also juror that knew people killed by stalker
This one juror incredibly has family who knew Jodi Arias and has co-workers who were murder victims of a stalker. This does not by any means indicate that this juror will be good for the prosecution, but it's so doubtful this juror will survive the later rounds.
Well wonder of wonders, Jeffrey Evans Gold Tweeted something that actually makes sense:
Jeffrey Evan Gold @jeffgoldesq 10m10 minutes ago
Death penalty juries are special because they decide the ultimate human sentence. In #JodiArias there's complication of prior media circus
Jeffrey Evan Gold @jeffgoldesq 4h4 hours ago
Sort of funny the way #JodiArias Pros Juan Martinez style is bombastic whether def on stand or a juror in box.
Maybe I should take back what I said about him earlier. So this should be easier to report from a media-bias view, as the two sides are no longer about guilt or innocence, but about whether the convicted should spend life in prison or be executed. Prosecutor Juan Martinez will be sure to drum into the jurors heads that it's a fact that Jodi Arias committed pre-meditated murder and that that murder was especially cruel. You can expect him to make that absolutely clear.
Jen's Trial Diaries @TrialDiariesJ 3h3 hours ago
Juan tells this woman "not only is she guilty of murder it was especially cruel" Nurmi objects but Judge overruled #jodiarias
Another cut-and paste blog with little to no original content "Wild about Trial", is also on the scenes trying to drop a new bombshell
Wild About Trial @WildAboutTrial 23m23 minutes ago
I have a surprise that will drop in a few days. #JodiArias.
Translation: I'm late to the party and I desperately need to distinguish myself as a top reporter on this penalty phase re-trial before I'm left behind in the dust and forgotten. Let's see if that "SURPRISE" will ever really materialize.
Update: There was no surprise.
Here a mock-up of Jodi Arias is surrounded by so-called supporters (Clockwise from the top) Webmaster Jason Weber, Some guy who wanted to attack Nancy Grace, Friend Donovan, The foreman from the original trial, William Zervakos, Defense expert Dr. Robert Samuels, and Humanitarian from England, George Barwood.
We wonder how the trial is going to go, yet, below the surface we know how the trial is going to go. Juan Martinez will try to force his opinion every step of the way and the defense will try to oppose this at every opportunity. Juan will argue that the jurors should, with objectivity and without emotion, apply the facts to the law. The defense will argue that life in prison is an appropriate punishment and they will argue the value of a human life in general, and of Jodi Arias' life in particular. The defense will try to personalize Jodi Arias while Juan Martinez will call her "it" and "that thing" who chopped up Travis Alexander without a thought, then giddily rushed to Utah to perform mating rituals on Ryan Burns.
As the new penalty phase re-trial has abandoned the question of guilt or degree of guilt all together and now only asks about life or death, so too the blogs and Facebook pages have for the most part abandoned any discussion or debate about the guilt phase. A secret Facebook Page called "Jodi Arias Both Sides" is run by Brad Justda, who now is calling himself Brad Smith. He seems to be a good guy, but I wonder what he means by "both sides". Both sides of what, you may wonder? On that page, which is a secret page to begin with, are a large variety of a mixture of decent people, ignoramuses, and mad zealots, who do not tolerate any hint of the guilt and aggravator phase of the trial not having turned out exactly right. In their view, it was a fair trial logically worked out and all allegations about Jodi Arias were proven to be true.
In the world of the mad zealots of the prosecution supporter pages, no one is allowed to question the verdict or to bring up any question which may reflect unfavorably on Travis Alexander. If you do, you are met by almost hysterical personal attacks. On that page, if you allow someone to voice their minority opinion, you are a traitor to the Travisites and you have let down your idol and your team. You must launch a personal attack on anyone who doesn't believe the same things as you, you must block anyone who is a Jodite and who has a different opinion than you do. You must insult that person, fabricate false evidence against them, obstruct and divert the conversation, spam the thread, and do whatever it takes to repel the agitator off of the page.
This is what alternate juror Tara Kelly was told by fellow Tweeters when she showed up on Twitter so shortly after the trial. Her wise friends advised her to not have discussions with people who have opinions that are in opposition to hers and to just block them. Then you can live in the peaceful bliss of unanimity. It hardly seems American, but free speech has no place in the Travisite world, where speech is only free when people are being told what they need to hear. On a page that is 99% prosecution supporters, any voice in opposition is not able to be heard. Yet, on some Jodi Arias support pages, prosecution supporters are allowed to speak their mind and air their opinions freely. You have to wonder why that's so?
Here are some sentiments of some prosecution supporters on Twitter:
TeamTravisUnited retweeted 7h7 hours ago
@yours917 @mitchiepoo46 @jodimustdie @bunnykittenpupp @ClubLove13 I Sooo want it to get DP!! It on death row…Priceless!!
Retweet3 retweets3 Favorite3 favorites3 More· Oct 6
The grim reaper is waiting! #jodiarias
Jodi Arias supporters are thought by prosecution supporters to be every bit as vile and as guilty as they suppose Jodi Arias to be. This means if you support Jodi Arias, you are a lying, murdering scum. You are a felon and a deviant. You are no better than a murderer and you are hypnotized and controlled by Jodi Arias and her crew of foreign fiends. Actually, the truth is that some people will always gather to support someone who has been rejected by society. Some people will always see that no matter what Jodi Arias has done, there have also been some injustices done by the other side. Some people will always rise up to support the oppressed, the underdog, the downtrodden, and the hopeless. The truth is that HLN helped to create Jodi Arias supporters, prosecution supporters helped to create Jodi Arias supporters, and Juan Martinez especially helped to create Jodi Arias supporters.
The real, true support for Jodi Arias comes from very quiet people who do not talk about, discuss or debate the case, who say absolutely nothing derisive about the victim or his family, and who strive every day in their secret groups to give well wishes, words of encouragement, strength, prayers and love for Jodi Arias. Some people can't stand that fact but it's a fact. Some Jodi Arias supporters are counting on a type of Stockholm Syndrome where people have come to know and perhaps hate Jodi Arias so strongly that perhaps they will also want to see her life spared.
People we know never use the word "Travis supporters", because actually, most Jodi Arias supporters feel badly about what happened to Travis Alexander and support him as much as anyone else. We don't hear much of anything positive or supportive towards Travis and his family coming out of the other side at this time. Not to say it's not there, just that it hasn't been very visible. It seems more a sport or a game, a spectacle of entertainment as many fervently hope that Jodi Arias will get the Death Penalty and they can call it a day.
This can be the final victory for Travis as the Defense team of Kirk Nurmi, Jennifer Wilmott, and mitigation specialist Marie De La Rosa and Jodi Arias herself are finally, publicly vanquished and the world can see that there is no mitigation for such an atrocity. However, many Jodi Supporters and also many prosecution supporters as well are hoping that at least some of the jury will see that there is value in a human life, that this case has been somewhat overblown, and that life in prison is an appropriate punishment. It's really in the hands of this new jury. Only time will tell.
Here's a sentiment that we at SpotlightOnLaw can identify with:
Rain Shine @RedTailspin 3h3 hours ago
Iranian woman facing death penalty may b spared, officials say. If only #JodiArias was in Iran, instead of #Arizona. http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-iranian-woman-death-penalty-20141006-story.html …
Other people may feel this way:
Beth Karas @BethKaras 10h10 hours ago
The final juror on the third panel being questioned. "What's good for the goose is good for the gander." Not an Arias fan here. #jodiarias


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What is fostering?
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Why do children need foster care?
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What is an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)?
Independent Fostering Agencies work with local authorities to provide much-needed placements for children and young people. They're subject to strict regulations and regular Ofsted inspections to ensure the highest quality care.
Why foster with an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)?
Unlike local authorities, who are responsible for fostering, adoption and child protection, Independent Fostering Agencies, like us, focus only on fostering. This means that we can devote all our time to our foster carers and looked after children.
As fostering specialists, we're better equipped to offer you the support, advice, guidance and training you need to provide the best possible foster care.
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Do I get any breaks or holidays?
Fostering can be difficult at times and, like everyone, foster carers sometimes need a break. That's why we provide all our carers with regular respite or, if that isn't appropriate for your current placement, we'll help with the cost of a family holiday instead.
Will I receive any specialist training?
Yes, we believe fostering is a journey – and the more you know, the more you'll get out of it.
That's why we provide ongoing training opportunities for both our foster carers and our staff. Before you're approved as a carer, you'll attend a preparation course designed to get you and your family ready to foster. And once approved, you'll take part in our comprehensive training programe.
Why does a foster child need their own bedroom? Can't they share with my own children?
Everyone needs their own space. This is especially important for foster children, who may have experienced traumatic situations and are having to adapt to life in a new house with different people and routines. In a time of turmoil and uncertainty, having their own space can be extremely comforting for looked after children.
That's why we'll only place a child or young person in a home where he or she will have their own bedroom (unless they are a young sibling group).
How old do I have to be to become a foster carer?
Anyone over the age of 21 can apply to be a foster carer, although we would not normally approve anyone below the age of 25.
Am I too old to foster?
There's no upper age limit when it comes to fostering. As long as you have the energy and enthusiasm to get involved in the more active elements of fostering, such as dropping children at school or taking part in outdoor activities, you can foster.
Can pensioners become foster parents too?
Yes, age is no barrier to fostering. In fact, many of our carers join us after they've retired or finished raising their own families.
What's important is that you're patient, compassionate and have the energy to meet the demands of fostering – whatever your age.
Do I have to be married to foster?
No, we have foster carers who are single, cohabiting, married and in civil partnerships.
If you're in a relationship, we'd like it to be at least two years old. If you're living with a partner, it should have been for a minimum of one year.
Can I foster if I'm gay?
Yes, we welcome carers of all sexualities. It doesn't matter to us whether you're gay or straight, male or female, bisexual or transgender.
What's important is that you're patient, compassionate and able to provide a safe, supportive environment for a child or young person.
Can I foster if I'm single?
Yes, you don't have to be in a relationship to foster.
Our foster carers can be single, married, co-habiting or in a civil partnership. In fact, almost 28% of our carers are single.
Do I need previous childcare experience?
It would be helpful, but it's not essential. Our foster carers come from all backgrounds and not everyone has experience of working in childcare.
We'll work with you to help you identify your transferable skills and offer you the training and support you need to prepare for your fostering journey.
Do I need any special qualifications?
No. We provide ongoing training during and after approval to help you develop your fostering skills.
Can I foster if I have a criminal record?
A criminal record won't necessarily prevent you from fostering, but it's important that you're honest with us right from the start about any convictions you have. In return, we'll be honest with you and tell you how they could affect your application.
If you have any convictions related to offences against children, you won't be able to foster.
Can I foster if I have kids?
Of course! Having your own children is a great way to gain the experience you need to become a foster carer.
If you do have your own children living at home, we'll carefully consider their needs when matching you with looked after children and young people.
I'm disabled – can I still foster?
Having a disability won't necessarily prevent you from being a foster carer. We consider all our applicants on an individual basis.
Like all carers, you'll be asked to complete a medical check before being approved to foster with us. This is so we can ensure you can meet the needs of foster children without putting your own health at risk.
I can't drive, does this mean I can't foster?
No, you don't have to drive to foster, although it can make life a lot easier. If you don't drive or have access to a car then it's important to think about how you'll help the children in your care get to school or attend meetings with their birth family.
I'm a smoker, can I still become a foster parent?
Yes, although you won't be able to foster any children under the age of 5. As a foster carer, you'll be setting a strong example, so we'll ask that you avoid smoking in front of the children in your care and never in your home or car.
Can people from any religion or faith become foster carers?
Yes, we welcome carers from all religious and cultural backgrounds. Where possible, we try to place looked after children with foster carers from the same cultural or religious background so they can meet their unique needs.
What are foster children like?
We care for children of all ages, genders and backgrounds. All foster children have faced difficulties and some will have social and behavioural issues.
We tailor our support to meet each child's individual needs and help them to move on with their life. Visit our Why Do Children Need Foster Care? page to find out more.
Will foster children have difficult behaviour?
Children come into care for all sort of reasons. As a result, they behave in very different ways.
Some may act aggressively, whilst others will be withdrawn. Every child has a different way of dealing with their past experiences – and we're here to help. Our 'Why Do Children Need Foster Care? page will help you find out more.
Can I foster more than one child?
Yes, you can. In fact, many of our carers offer more than one placement type and may, for example, be caring for a child on a long term basis at the same time as offering respite foster care.
Your ability to offer multiple fostering placements will depend on your own circumstances and the individual needs of the children in your care.
Remember – you'll need to have a spare bedroom available for each child unless you foster siblings of the same gender, where it will sometimes be possible for them to share a room.
Can I choose which age range or gender I would prefer to foster?
All of our foster carers are approved to take children aged betweeb 0 – 18 of both genders, however our carers have a preference within that for a given age range or gender depending on their family circumstances. It's important to remember that if you are going to be releying on your fostering income you need to be open to a wide range of ages of children. As those that specify a younger child only may have to wait longer for a suitable placement.
Can I choose the ethnicity of the child I foster?
Where possible, we try and match carers with children from the same ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
How much will I know about a child before they're placed with me?
We'll give you as much information as possible about a child before the placement begins. In short, whatever we know, you'll know too.
Can I choose how long I want a child to stay with me?
There are many types of fostering including short-term, long-term, respite and emergency. Different carers prefer different placement types and we'll do our best to help you decide what's right for you.
The length of time a child will stay with you will vary depending on their individual circumstances – it can be days, months or even years.
How much do foster carers get paid?
Our foster carers do a fantastic job, which is why we reward them for their hard work with generous fostering payments.
The exact amount you'll receive will vary depending on the type of placement and the individual needs of the child. On average, our carers receive at least £360 per week for each child in their care.
On average our foster carers receive over £400 per week per child for a child over the age of 10.
Visit our fees and allowances page to find out more.
What does the fostering allowance cover?
Your weekly fostering allowance is designed to cover everything from maintenance, clothing and pocket money to leisure activities, travel and birthday expenses. It also includes the usual school expenditure, such as day visits and family holidays. And there's an additional element that recognises the skills and time you bring to the role.
Find out more by visiting our fees and allowances page.
Do foster carers pay tax?
Thanks to generous tax relief from HM Revenue & Customs, foster carers pay very little (if any) tax and National Insurance. As a FosterTalk member, you'll have access to free tax advice and suppor
Will I be paid in between fostering placements?
No, we don't pay a retainer fee in between fostering placements.
We can aim to leave as little or as much time in between placements as you wish. If you'd like continuous fostering placements, you may want to consider caring for teenagers as well as younger children.
Read our fees and allowances page to find out more.
Can I still go out to work if I become a foster carer?
Yes you can, although many foster carers prefer not to. We offer generous allowances so that the main foster carer doesn't have to work. This means you can be constantly available for the child in your care, and able to attend meetings and continue training.
Other carers prefer to work part time and make themselves available at short notice, such as if their child falls ill at school. We have carers who continue to work and others who'd rather stay at home. We'll look at this with you and consider your individual circumstances.
How long will it be until I receive my first fostering placement?
We'll start the process of matching you with a foster child from the minute you're approved as a carer with us.
The length of time between getting approved and having your first placement can vary from carer to carer, but we'll always try and find the best possible fit based on your approval criteria and preferences. We expect to place your first child with you within 4 – 8 weeks, but this may vary based on circumstances.
How long do fostering placements last?
Every foster placement is different – some last for days or weeks, whilst others can last for months or even years. Although it's not always possible to know exactly how long a child will stay with you, we'll give you as much information as possible before and during the placement.
Our guide to different types of fostering placements will give you a good idea of what to expect.
What types of foster placements are available?
Every foster child has different needs, which is why we offer a range of fostering placements. This includes short term, long term and respite fostering, alongside more specialist types of placement.
Visit our types of placement page to find out more.
Can I choose the kind of fostering placement I have?
Yes, during the assessment stage you'll be able to give us a preference.
However, it's worth bearing in mind that you're more likely to have continuous placements if you're willing to offer more than one type of fostering. Read our types of placement page for more information.
Will I meet the children before the fostering placement begins?
In most cases, you'll have the opportunity to meet the child you'll be caring for.
However, this isn't always possible – especially if a child is placed in an emergency.
Where this happens, we'll share as much information as possible with you before you decide whether to accept the placement.
What checks are carried out as part of the application?
To help find out whether fostering is right for you, we'll carry out a number of checks on you and your home. These include:
- Police checks
- A standard safety check on your home
- Employment references
- School references
- Financial stability checks
- Health checks
- Personal references
How do I apply to be a foster carer?
Applying to be a foster carer begins with a telephone call to our friendly fostering team on 0800 077 8159. We'll chat to you about the process and what's involved, and talk you through what happens next.
Visit our fostering process page to find out about more about applying to foster with us.
What does the fostering process involve?
There are a number of steps involved in becoming a foster carer.
It all starts when you call our fostering line on 0800 077 8159. We'll chat to you about what's involved and arrange for one of our fostering advisors to visit you at home to go through the process in more detail. If you decide you'd like to apply to foster with us, we'll give you an application form.
Find out more about what's involved on our fostering process page.
Does it cost me money to apply?
Applying to become a foster carer is free in the main.
However, if you have lived outside of the UK we ask the applicants to pay for their own police check with that country and we refund this if they are approved.
Can I apply online?
No, you can't apply online but you can enquire with us by filling in our online enquiry form. We can then give you a call at a time that suits you and begin the application process.
How long does the fostering process take?
The length of the application process can vary from carer to carer. On average, it takes around 4 – 6 months to complete your assessment and be approved as a foster carer.
Visit our fostering process page to find out more about what's involved.
Who will be assessing my application to be a foster carer?
When you apply to foster with us, you'll be allocated a supervising social worker. They'll guide you through every step of the application process and work with you to create a detailed report called a Form F. This will then be presented to a fostering panel who will make the final decision on your suitability to foster.
Visit our fostering process page to find out more about the assessment and fostering panel.
I'm already a foster carer, how do I transfer to Fostering People?
Transferring to us can be easier than you think. That's because we'll work with you and your current fostering agency or local authority to make your move as easy and stress-free as possible.
It all starts when you call our fostering line on 0800 077 8159.
Visit our transferring page to find out more.


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Many factors have contributed to creating a challenging situation that shippers are now struggling to navigate.
In 1998, diesel fuel prices hovered around $1 per gallon. In 2018, diesel fuel regularly cost more than $3 per gallon, and there have been many fluctuations in price during the 20-year span in between.1
Facts tell the story: Oil is a finite resource, and fuel prices will continue to be volatile. If developed countries don't continue to make efforts to both conserve and find new sources, the price of oil will rise to a point where the economy simply cannot sustain it.
Government regulation has also indirectly tightened shippers' purse strings since the dawn of the millennium by requiring the transportation providers they work with to invest heavily in new equipment.
In 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a comprehensive national control program to regulate heavy-duty vehicles and their fuel as a single system. Since then, the EPA has regularly updated its rules on greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty vehicles, with the most recent update announced in late 2016.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires even stronger mandates for trucks that drive through California. With more than 30 percent2 of all incoming containerized cargo arriving through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, these updates affect almost everyone in the supply chain.
It won't stop there: The industry is now working toward the EPA's latest requirements for truck manufacturing. The EPA and Department of Transportation have proposed standards for a rule for model years 2021–2027 that will force manufacturers to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.1 billion metric tons and reduce oil consumption by up to 2 billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.3
The dramatic reduction in emissions required under ever-tightening EPA regulations has come at a steep cost. New truck prices have necessarily reflected the manufacturers' large investment in research and new technologies; new truck prices have risen more than $50,000 per vehicle in the last decade.
Environmental regulation affecting the transportation industry will undoubtedly continue to increase. Just as private plaintiffs in accident cases have sought to expand liability exposure to shippers, receivers and third parties in the supply chain, it is likely that claims for environmental damage will soon extend to entities connected to the supply chain.
Whether it's industry analysts, governmental bodies or consumer interest groups, many are looking to companies to become more environmentally conscious.
To remain financially competitive and become a good corporate citizen in the world we live in today and tomorrow, shippers must embrace green investments, technologies, practices and policies. Those policies and practices should go beyond business operations and extend to the multimodal providers hauling their cargo. Read Schneider's helpful guide on how to choose a transportation provider that shares your commitment to environmental conservation.
Published December 2015
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Certificate 18, 180 minutes
Director: Martin Scorsese
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie
The Wolf of Wall Street opens with a commercial for Stratton Oakmont Inc., the company that Leonardo DiCaprio's (The Great Gatsby) character, Jordan Belfort, runs, before going to a scene where the company's brokers are throwing a little person at a giant Velcro dart board. Belfort is making a lot of money, owning a yacht, cars and multiple houses and he has a beautiful wife, Naomi (Margot Robbie, Focus) as well as children at this point. He also has a tendency to indulge far too much in hookers and has a pretty serious drug habit. Much of the information divulged during the film is from DiCaprio's character talking directly to the camera and, therefore, to the audience. He also sometimes narrates over segments as well.
Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WallStreet2013poster.jpgThe story then goes back to how he got to this point, and it only has to go back a few years, before returning to the present. When Belfort started, he wanted to make a lot of money, and so he went to work on Wall Street. He is at this time pretty clean cut - married (to a different wife), doesn't drink or take drugs. When he initially starts work he is told the facts of life as a stockbroker by Mark Hanna (Matthew McConaughey, Interstellar) - that the industry runs on cocaine and hookers and that the objective isn't to make their clients money, it's to get them to buy and sell stocks, therefore creating a commission for the broker. Whether the client makes money or not is pretty irrelevant, and if they do make money and want to cash out, they should be encouraged to reinvest their profit, earning the broker another commission.
Belfort finally gets his stockbroker's license on October 17th, 1987, a day also known as "Black Monday"[1] when the world stockmarket's dropped hugely, as a consequence of which the firm he was working for, L.F. Rothschild, goes under, leaving him without a job. Desperate to start work again, he answers an ad in the paper and starts selling penny stocks[2] from the Pink Sheets[3] which have a huge range and a huge commission percentage for the broker - a borderline illegal (and sometimes over the border) operation that is morally dubious at best and very risky for any potential investors. Belfort proves to have a natural talent for this, making tens of thousands of dollars per month. When he tells Donnie Azoff (Jonah Hill), the latter quits his job and comes to work for Belfort. Belfort then recruits more brokers - basically, people he knows who can sell anything.
They start out selling the penny stocks to smaller investors, before realising that the rich - or, at least, the high income earners - have more money, although this requires a different approach. They then progress to marketing their dubious stock recommendations to the top 1% of income earners and rebrand as Stratton Oakmont, Inc. The company has some pretty dubious high pressure strategies for selling the stocks, as well as doing a number of things that are outright illegal, as well as holding regular debauched parties at their offices. Meanwhile, constantly running in the background, is an FBI investigation being run by Agent Patrick Denham (Kyle Chandler, Super 8).
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The film is based on the book of the same name by Jordan Belfort - yes, this is based on a true story - although many of the names are changed. There is a lot of very strong language in The Wolf of Wall Street as well as an awful lot of nudity and drug use. It certainly isn't recommended if you are easily offended, or even not that easily. There's quite a lot of humour, if of a dark nature, in the film, and Belfort comes across as a bit of an idiot, if an idiot who is really good at selling, at more than one point during the story. His portrayal, and the portrayal of some of his colleagues, is probably a bit flattering for someone who cost a lot of people a lot of money, and who still hasn't paid it back. This may be a long film, but it never seems to be like it is dragging, or that it has been padded out. The Wolf of Wall Street is a decently done film, with some good performances, especially by DiCaprio, but what lets it down is it being based on a true story and the rather too flattering depiction of Jordan Belfer.
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Tips on How to Get an Ideal Business Lawyer
Entrepreneurs should always be ready to deal with diverse issues. Every so often, entrepreneurs face legal, financial and commercial related matters that they need assistance handling because they are complex. To avoid making mistakes on these matters and jeopardizing their corporations, they need help from individuals who know the law well. These people are business lawyers.
Business lawyers are essential for any business because they have in-depth knowledge of laws and offer good counsel on legal matters. They have great negotiation skills to go around issues, even tricky ones. The following are the characteristics to pay attention to when hiring an ideal business attorney.
You should not engage the big law firms only. Lawyers in big firms charge higher fees than regular firms because they are experts in law and give quality work. They are not suitable to deal with your routine tasks when your budget is tight. But, they are good choices for instances when you need their big name next to you like when you go public.
Choose someone whom you can freely interact with. The relationship with your lawyer will require a personal connection with them to succeed. When you open up your life to them, you gain.
Make sure that you hire a person with business experience. If you are looking for good advice, then the person you hire must have some level of experience. Associates straight from school do not have the practical experience yet.
Picture your attorney as someone who can work for you part-time. Some lawyers are okay with being consulted regularly at a fixed fee every month. These type of arrangements help your business save money as you are able to grow your business with a smart individual who understands your business well.
Look for someone interested in making partnerships, rather than dismissing them. Many business deals usually have reasons why they can't work or do not feel right. You will need a lawyer who gives you the pros and cons of a deal and appropriate advice towards risks instead of blocking the deal altogether.
Find someone with a good network in the business community. It is invaluable when your lawyer can move things for you in the business world through their network.
Look for a person with a great personality. This is important because they are able to influence other people. Warm personalities are more appreciated than cold personalities that antagonize other people.
Look at the bigger picture. If a lawyer is able to bring back more money to your business than you pay to hire them, then the decision to hire them is valid.
Do not pay attention to the hours when it comes to billing. Some lawyers charge less for extended hours while others charge more and quote shorter hours to get a job done. Your emphasis should be on the quality of their work. Conversely, work with someone who is flexible with payments modes.
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Contact: Carole Samdup, 514-512-4665
Canada Tibet Committee welcomes announcement that
Canadian Ambassador to China recently visited Tibet
Montreal, October 31, 2013 – Today's announcement that Canadian Ambassador to China, Guy Saint-Jacques, recently visited Tibet is welcome news for Tibet supporters. The announcement came in a speech by Minister John Baird on the occasion of the John Diefenbaker Award presented earlier today in Vancouver.
No details about the visit were provided.
"Given the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet, scrutiny by the international community is not only welcome but necessary" said Carole Samdup, Executive Director of the Canada Tibet Committee. "China's crackdown on fundamental freedoms and human rights must be challenged by the international community."
The Canada Tibet Committee has consistently called for an investigative mission to Tibet by Canadian government officials. Last week, Canada joined other western countries in calling for an end to human rights violations in Tibet during a UN review of China's human rights record. China will respond to the recommendations in March.
Government of Canada media release:
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/china-chine/highlights-faits/2013/131004_homintibet.aspx?lang=enMinister Baird's speech at Diefenbaker Award:


text: Readers keep asking me to publish something about the quincunx. I already have. It's on the newsstands right now, in the August-September issue of The Mountain Astrologer along with many other fine articles. Part of my series on aspects in TMA, it's called, "Heinous Hybrids: Why the Quincunx is no Minor Aspect." If you can't find it in your local metaphysical bookstore or health food store, order it from The Mountain Astrologer. Here's a small sample, a bit of conceptual art I've done about each aspect in that series. I call it Thinking Inside the Box:


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Sultaanul Fuqara, Hazrat Faqir Nur Muhammed Sarwari Qaadri (radi Allahu anhu), defines a perfect Shaikh as one who discards the Nafs (carnal desires), purifies the soul and cleanses the mind of his Mureed for the sole purpose of guiding his disciple on the correct path and delivering him to Allah. A perfect Murshid does not attain worldly gain.
A false Sheikh takes Mureeds so that his worldly status is boosted. The Mureed gives his hard-earned income to his Murshid who lives a luxurious lifestyle, which cannot even be afforded by the affluent people. These "heavensmarketers" have furnished their homes with the trappings of Hell and have they become the Fuel of Hell.
A disciple must first evaluate the Murshid in the context of worldly transactions. As soon as he is convinced of a selfish or worldly motive he should immediately disassociate himself from such a Murshid. The Murshid should not claim his status because of lineage, rather, he should have been under training of a perfect Sheikh and practiced upon the spiritual exercises, travelled the inner paths and be well versed with all the stages of spiritual progress. Acquiring oneself with books of Tasawwuf or attaining superficial knowledge of Jurisprudence or logic or being born in the household of a pious person or claiming Khilafat (permission to take Bai'ah) from a false Murshid does not qualify one as a Murshid. One cannot hope for any guidance (Hidayah) or grace (Faiz) from such a false Murshid. Unfortunately, these pretentious Murshids roam our streets in abundance causing mayhem and chaos. May Allah Ta'ala grant Hidayah to these customary Sheikhs (Peers) and bless the Mureeds with better judgement. (Irfaan, pg. 326)


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Please note new date due to Tropical storm Harvey Houston,Texas (NORTH IH - 45) Awesome Comic Book Collector Show Saturday September 30,2017 Courtyard Marriott - North Houston / The Woodlands / Shenandoah 19255 David Memorial Dr Shenandoah,Texas 77385 (from IH - 45 North exit 77 / Tamina road and follow service road to David Memorial road. Hotel is on the right side) Buy – Sell – Trade for your favorite vintage to modern comic books, original art and comic book related toys and collectibles. Meet local small press comics (SPX) artists,writers,and publishers Hours:10am – 4pm Admission:$5.00 (Kids 12 and under free with paying adult) Bring your old comic books to the show. Dealers will be buying ! Win a $100 shopping spree! Drawing at 3:30pm Dealer Tables: (30 - 6ft. available) Pre pay with paypal : $50.00 each per table DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT IS 3:00PM THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE SHOW $10.00 LATE FEE ADDED TO TABLES SOLD AFTER 3:00PM DEADLINE (IF AVAILABLE) Call or e – mail today for availability ! For more info contact: Awesome Collector Shows Po Box 667621 Houston,Texas 77266 (832)306 - 0598 e-mail: email@example.com website:http://www.awesomecollectorshows.com like us on facebook / awesome comic book collector show


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Huong Lien foodstall is home to Bun Cha that US president Obama paid a compliment "excellent". Minced meat is mixed with spices and thicker than usual. Slices meat includes grilled cuts of pork side along with sweet and sour source, Bun and fresh raw vegetables.
Lying on Le Van Huu street of Hai Ba Trung district, Huong Lien stall is well-known for Bun Cha which is nothing unfamiliar with Hanoian. To creat such a good dish, meat for mincing and slicing is made of fresh pork and brought back for early preparation. The stall opens at 8h and shuts down at 21h, however, its also depends on when Bun cha is sold out.
Boss directly bakes pork to serve diners. The moment people gather most is in the luchtime. Grilled minced meat sends out something attractive which can wake up everyone's sense of taste quickly. Grilled sliced mear is pork side, including both lean and fat so diners will not feel it too dry or greasy. Along with Bun cha is fresh raw vegetables with diversity such as perilla, eryngium, coriander .etc can create freshness for food and reduce grease of fatness.
During his Hanoi-based visit, though a tight schedule, UsS President Obama spent time going out for Bun cha with Chief Anthony Bourdain at Huong Lien stall. They called for this dish twice times and drank fresh beer. This event was a part of Part Unknown- a TV cusine show of America. Mr. Obama said he walked in the Old Quarter of the capital and enjoyed some excellent food, including Bun Cha.
After the event, Huong Lien foodstall has drawn a lot of attention of both native people and foreigners. Guys, how do you feel? Is it enough for you to register a Hanoi tour of Vietnamtypicaltour to have chance of enjoying Bun cha.


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For Immediate ReleaseMarch 16, 2017
Top talent takes the stage June 30 through July 4
San Rafael, CA – Renowned for presenting world-class music, the Marin County Fair has announced a stellar lineup of bands every night of the fair from June 30 through July 4. All concerts are free with the price of fair admission.
The fair, themed Let the Funshine In, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love and emphasize Marin's dedication to the things we value most in our community: family, art, agriculture and the environment. In 1967, the Summer of Love kicked-off with a two-day concert on Mount Tamalpais called the Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival. This summer's Marin County Fair will celebrate that 1967 spirit with music, art, fashion and more featuring tie-dye and macramé competitions, flower power horticulture, groovy/psychedelic and abstract art and photography, and daily '60s fashion parades. As always, there are carnival rides, free concerts and fireworks every night.
The concert lineup:
Friday, June 30, 7:30 p.m. – Ann Wilson of Heart
As a songwriter and lyricist, Ann Wilson is the creative talent behind hits such as "Crazy on You," "Barracuda," "Magic Man," "Dog & Butterfly," "Straight On," "Even it Up," and many more Heart favorites. However, her greatest gift is the powerful voice that helped Heart earn induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Ever since the debut album Dreamboat Annie was released in 1976, Ann has performed worldwide with her sister, guitarist Nancy Wilson, and Heart bandmates. Now Ann is touring with a new band and doing something she's always dreamed of: stretching out as a singer performing songs outside of the Heart-shaped box.
Saturday, July 1, 3 p.m. – Willie K
Bring your aloha spirit and witness one of Hawaii's most versatile talents. Willie K is a guitar virtuoso who's been referred to as the Hawaiian Jimi Hendrix. He can float between soft and beautiful Hawaiian music on the ukulele to a bluesy-sweet slack key guitar to searing Stratocaster-inspired rock to smooth and sultry jazz. Born Willie Kahaialii, he grew up on Maui as the son of a prominent musician and joining his father and brothers on stage. Known affectionately as Uncle Willie in the islands, he has built a reputation as one of the foremost practitioners of native Hawaiian music over the years. He truly is one of "da kine."
Saturday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. – The 5th Dimension
One of America's most celebrated vocal groups, the 5th Dimension scored a trove of hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s with its "champagne soul" sound. The group garnered seven Grammys, more than 25 million in sales, and 22 Top 40 hits. Five songs reached No. 1 on the charts:, "Up, Up and Away," "Wedding Bell Blues," "One Less Bell to Answer," "Last Night I Didn't Get To Sleep At All" and the iconic "Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In." Lead-singer and original member Florence LaRue, who rose to fame from her humble beginnings in the Philadelphia suburbs, is one of entertainment's classiest performers.
Sunday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. – The Commodores
The Commodores have been a force in the funk/soul/R&B industry since shortly after forming as college freshmen at the Tuskegee Institute in 1967. Just like their hit song "Brick House," the Alabama-bred Commodores built a foundation of hits after Motown guru Berry Gordy discovered them and had them open for the Jackson 5 in 1971. "Easy," "Sail On," "Just to be Close to You," "Three Times a Lady" and "Still" are just a few of the reasons why they sold 60 million records. In 1986, after singer Lionel Richie left the group, the band earned a Grammy for "Night Shift." Their vast catalog includes more than 50 albums.
Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m. –The Liberators
In the 1980s and '90s, award-winning Marin Independent Journal columnist and music historian Paul Liberatore played with his band, the Liberators, at the Marin County Fair — several times on small stages and, finally, as the opening act for Clarence Clemons and his Red Bank Rockers on the fair's main stage. Liberatore revived the band in 2014 with guitarist-singer Jimmy Dillon, keyboardist-singer Austin deLone, drummer Kevin Hayes and bassist Erik McCann. Liberatore and Dillon have created a multimedia show celebrating the San Francisco Sound featuring contemporary interpretations of classic songs by the Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and other bands from the psychedelic era.
Monday, July 3, 7:30 p.m. – UB40
Original UB40 members Ali Campbell, Mickey Virtue and Astro helped to define reggae music for a generation. The multi-racial English band, formed in 1979 near Birmingham, pooled diverse influences to form a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican roots reggae. After encouragement from the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde, UB40 recorded its debut album and went on to dominate music charts around the world. Covers of Neil Diamond's "Red Red Wine," Elvis Presley's "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You" and Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe" helped clear a path for originals such as "If It Happens Again" and "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)."
Tuesday, July 4, 7:30 p.m. – The Happy Together Tour
Get ready for the biggest songs of the '60s performed by six headline artists with 53 Billboard hits among them. The incomparable lineup includes hosts, The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie, The Association, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), The Box Tops, The Cowsills and The Archies starring Ron Dante. The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie are the signature headliners of the Happy Together Tour and act as the musical hosts with their crazy antics, satire and the voices of Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, known as Flo & Eddie. The Turtles' hits include "Happy Together," "She'd Rather Be With Me," "Elenore," "It Ain't Me Babe" and "You Showed Me."
Tuesday, July 4, 3 p.m. – Sons of Champlin
As hometown favorites from the Summer of Love era, the Marin-bred Sons of Champlin built a reputation as a group of R&B and jazz musicians far above the caliber of the electrified folk-rockers who formed the core of the scene. The Sons started in 1965 in Marin, rising from the wreckage of the Opposite Six, a locally popular R&B band from the pre-Beatle era. "Six" members Bill Champlin and Tim Cain then added guitarist Terry Haggerty and a rhythm section before growing to a seven-piece band by 1967. The Sons' horn section, philosophical themes and complex arrangements set them apart from the guitar-dominated bands playing the San Francisco ballrooms at the time.
Join us, tune in, turn on and Let the Funshine In! Learn more at www.marinfair.org.
Gabriella C. CalicchioDirectorDepartment of Cultural Services
Marin Center10 Avenue of the FlagsSan Rafael, CA 94903(415) 473-6400Email: Gabriella C. CalicchioCultural Services Website


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The proposed program, Roots, Resilience, and Reach: Strengthening the STEM Infrastructure at Kapi`olani Community College, will build on the cultural knowledge and experience of our students (roots), support student retention and academic success (resilience), and provide compelling new transfer and career opportunities in their second year (reach). In 2003, the College received a National Science Foundation STEM/TCUP Planning Grant to determine how to achieve this goal. Seventeen faculty and three lead administrators identified barriers to creating a strong STEM infrastructure and identified solutions to overcoming the barriers which are embodied in the five following implementation project goals:
- Develop a STEM-focused Running Start and Summer Bridge program for high school juniors and seniors to ensure they arrive at the College ready for Pre-Calculus or Calculus, their first year college experience, and an active learning environment.
- Develop a First Year STEM Program that supports new and continuing current students to ensure that they are Calculus-Ready and prepared for STEM courses in their second year.
- Develop a Second Year Student Experience Program that supports continuing students to ensure that they are successful in Calculus I and II and STEM major courses.
- Create four undergraduate STEM curricular pathways that encourage faculty-student interaction and deepen STEM learning for STEM majors/year prior to university transfer or STEM careers.
- Develop and implement A.S. Degrees in Life Science and in Physical Sciences.
We anticipate that the TCUP will stimulate the following "value-added" dimensions to our STEM infrastructure by: (1) strengthening the STEM infrastructure so the College becomes a salient "incubator of science talent" focused on preparing "a diverse, internationally competitive and globally-engaged STEM workforce and well-prepared citizens"; (2) emphasizing STEM opportunities for more Hawaiian students to pursue STEM majors and successfully complete their degrees; (3) enhancing STEM curriculum through four guided pathways to help the Colleges' students pursue STEM majors and successfully complete their degrees; and (4) expanding STEM outreach programs to improve the preparation of the College's entering students and enhance their rate of success.
Intellectual merit of the project derives from a strong research foundation developed from 17 ethnographic site visits to campuses with strong STEM innovations, the STEM minority participation literature, Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) training, the knowledge and experience of the College's STEM faculty, and the College's impressive national partnerships (See "Site Visits" in Supplementary Document B). From this foundation we intend to advance knowledge on high context teaching and learning for Hawaiian and other underrepresented students (Ibarra), STEM interdisciplinary pathways, service-learning connected to undergraduate research at the two-year college, faculty-driven STEM improvement, evaluation, sustainability and institutionalization.
Broader impacts occur on campus, in the UH system, island-wide, and nationally. On campus, a strong infrastructure for successful STEM transfer and careers for ALL students will be developed. In the UH system, improved articulation and transfer agreements will be developed. Island-wide, active learning partnerships will improve K-12 STEM education, bridge digital divides, and improve both the environment and the STEM workforce. Nationally, we will share successful STEM models with other indigenous-serving and minority-serving institutions, and with the growing number of institutions who are focused on reducing the minority achievement gap in STEM learning, degree completion, and career attainment and advancement.