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So how do you know what you are good at and which course or job is right for you? It begins with understanding who you are. A hospital wouldn't function well in a toilet block and a café wouldn't have many customers if it was in a pigsty. As Rick Warren said, "Before architects design any new building they first ask, "What will be its purpose? How will it be used?" The intended function always determines the form of the building." In the same way, some animals were designed to swim and some to hop. You have been shaped with your unique DNA mix, abilities, interests, talents, personality, and life experiences to use to excel in life – at home, college, university or work. There is a right fit job or career for you which has your name on it.
Some people have it sorted and know what they want to do from an early age. I, annoyingly for some, was one of those people. At the age of 13 years I decided I wanted to work in radio and with focus and tenacity, I made it happen. Yet others don't have a clue who they are or what they want to do, whether they are 13, 16, 21 or 41 years old. They fall into jobs and yet are never fully satisfied.
In my job I have the privilege of working with people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life. Some have got the career decision right, others have got it totally wrong and have lost confidence in themselves and their abilities. In addition, they have wasted time, money and energy on training and study in an area that doesn't really fulfil. Youth coaching enables you to discover who you are and what you really want to do, and then helps you put a plan in place to get there. Get it right from the start. Don't look back and regret.
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About Jenny Butter
Jenny Butter is an accredited senior coach and has completed CIPD in career coaching. All clients give consistently excellent and exciting feedback. Jenny offers face to face and online coaching; during the day, in the evening and on Saturday morning. Previous clients have spanned six continents and come from all walks of life.… Read more
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Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., Founder of Truth In Love Ministries, has published several books and booklets on a variety of topics (including addiction). All these resources are available at
Call 1-800-91-FOCUS to get the best discount for bulk / large quantity orders.
You can also visit his Amazon Author Page!
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Understanding Temptation: The War Within Your Heart
Hope and Help for Sexual Temptation
Sexual temptations are everywhere, but the real enemy is within us. Our hearts betray us in those moments when we give in to the temptation to please ourselves despite the consequences. For the single or married Christian who wants to be sexually pure, this booklet explains why sexual temptation is so strong, and how we can conquer it through the Holy Spirit.
The Heart of Addiction: A Biblical Perspective
Watch a YouTube Video about The Heart of Addiction here!
Is "addiction" a disease, a demon or a decision? Find answers of hope and practical help as you read and study what God has to say in the Bible about this life-dominating and life-devastating sin-nature problem.
The Leader's Guide to The Heart of Addiction with detailed lesson plans to facilitate group discussion, planned activities for the class, and answer key from The Heart of Addiction Workbook. Sunday schools or other small groups studies of The Heart of Addiction have been forming all over the country and this new publication will assist the Leader in planning and facilitating these groups. Ask for bulk quantity discounts by calling FOCUS at 1-800-913-6287.
The Heart of Addiction Workbook
The Heart of Addiction book and Workbook make the distinction between what the world terms a "disease" and what Scripture demonstrates is a life-dominating sin nature problem. You will find biblical tools to help you examine your heart's motives at the root of the addiction. This Scripture-saturated "addictions" curriculum is being utilized in personal disciple-making relationships and biblical counseling, as well as in group settings at church "addictions" outreach ministries and Christian residential centers.
Relapse: Biblical Prevention Strategies is available on Amazon, too!
This workbook style book adds another vital dimension to the set of Dr. Shaw's biblical addiction program curriculum. Some quotes from the workbook, Relapse:
"A biblical proverb aptly describes relapse in this manner: 'The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.' (2 Peter 2:22b). After experiencing the freedom of a sober lifestyle, a person who relapses is choosing to return to the voluntary slavery of addiction." p.2
"..in a relapse, the choice a person makes to satisfy a temporal pleasure reveals a momentary loss of eternal perspective. All relapses involve a decision to live for the moment without regard for the far-reaching consequences and damage in this life and in the life to come."
"One final note: a relapse does NOT have to mean utter defeat. Getting knocked down in a boxing match is not defeat. We are defeated when we do not try to get up and get back in the fight… Even in relapse the Lord has a redemptive plan for you, meaning that He wants to bring good from the bad choice(s) you made. He wants to do that for you now." p.5
Divine Intervention: Hope and Help for Families of Addicts will bring encouragement and hope to family members, spouses, or loved ones of an addict. It will challenge your thinking about the addiction and enable you to best help your addicted loved one in a biblical manner.
Watch a Youtube video about Addiction-Proof Parenting!
Addiction Proof Parenting is Endorsed by Dr. Ted Tripp (author of Shepherding a Child's Heart) and many others, this powerfully practical and scripture-saturated book will help parents direct their child's focus from self to Christ. No one can predict if a child will grow up to be an "Addict" of some kind. No one has discovered an "addiction gene" and there is no compelling evidence linking addiction to a brain disease or disorder. A child becomes addicted by personal choices and is 100% responsible for the choices to abuse an addictive substance. However, parenting skills (or lack thereof) have a direct impact upon your children.
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Move members of your local church from spectator to participant in a team approach model of biblical counseling. Learn what team counseling is and how to implement this model in your church. On SALE right now at Focus Publishing!
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"The difference between God's laws for obedience and our self-imposed expectations must be understood in order for a person who is a "perfectionist" to experience freedom. In this booklet we will identify some areas of our lives where we might find ourselves caught in the trap of trying to reach perfection when, in reality, our efforts may not bring glory to God at all."
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Hope and Help for Video Game, TV & Internet "Addiction" (booklet)
Hope and Help For Self-Injurers and "Cutters" (booklet)
For Men As Husband & Fathers (booklet)
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By 33 weeks pregnant your baby has fully formed fingernails, although the toenails are not quite as advanced.
Baby's lungs are almost fully developed and he/she can clearly see light, so if you are in a strong light, your baby will be able to see a red glow from inside your tummy.
At this stage the vernix (white substance) covering the skin has become thicker.
Baby is about 41cm long and weighs around 4 pounds.
At this stage you may be starting to look forward to the pregnancy being over. You have quite a bit of extra weight to carry around and this is probably slowing you down a bit and making you feel tired.
As the skin on your tummy stretches you may find it itches. You can use moisturizer to soothe this. If you are itching a lot then tell your midwife or GP as in some cases this can indicate a rare liver condition that can affect babies.
Your weight gain should have slowed down to a steadier pace by now. You are probably counting down the weeks to go. If you haven't seen the maternity ward where you plan to have your baby then now would be a good time to arrange a visit.
I've got my double buggy, the lady accepted the offer and it all went very smoothly. She couriered it to us and it's lovely, absolutely brand new, so I'm really pleased. I've been practising folding and unfolding it.
My pelvis is still good at 33 weeks pregnant. My back is still sore. I looked online about grape juice and it said that actually red grape juice can cause iron deficiency, but white grape juice is good for iron, so I will get some white grape juice.
I've been feeling more energetic on the iron tablets and it makes me feel more like doing things like housework and sorting. There's lots to sort what with our bedroom carpet being fitted, so I'm glad I've got the energy to do it, even if my back hurts afterwards.
Baby is still moving loads, but stays in the same position with her bum just to the left of my belly button and feet kicking out to the right.
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What NOT to Say: Infertility Etiquette
Whether you realize it or not, you probably know someone who is struggling with infertility. If you haven't been there yourself, if can be hard to know how to offer support and encouragement. I shared one take on how to approach the situation in an earlier post, but the good folks at Resolve have gone further by creating an "Infertility Etiquette" cheat sheet. I encourage you to read the whole document, but I have copied the headlines below for your reference:
While many of these seem obvious, I encourage you to think through what you might say to a friend or family member who shares their struggle with you. Simply showing that you care can go a long way toward providing comfort and healing, and investing a bit of time and energy in preparing will ensure you are ready if and when the time comes.
Thursday's Thought
When you are struggling to start a family, none of the options is simple. Medical intervention is scary and fraught with spiritual and philosophical quandaries. The road to adoption is long and arduous. Deciding not to pursue parenthood after dreaming of it for so long can be devastating. It is easy to feel paralyzed, but you CAN move forward - it just takes courage.
The stories we have shared this week started from a place of fear. But these women and their partners dug deep and are finally living their happy ending.
We all struggle with fear: fear of acceptance, fear of failure, fear of disappointing others - or ourselves. But we can all move forward. Sometimes we need help from another. At other times we need to dig deep within ourselves. In every situation we need to saddle up.
What fear are you facing? What will it take for you to saddle up?
When/How did you first realize you were struggling with infertility?
When we made a decision to start trying. I went off birth control and after 10 months I still didn't have a cycle. My doctor recognized I needed to see a specialist. I was only 33 at the time, and we knew something was off.
What was most challenging about this realization/diagnosis?
I have always felt connected to my body, but in that moment I felt very disconnected. It's very unsettling not to know why an otherwise healthy body wouldn't bounce back to a normal rhythm. That feeling of being out of control was upsetting.
What gave you motivation and confidence to move forward?
I would say my relationship with my husband. We kept saying to each other, "It's going to happen, just not in the time frame we expected." We supported each other, and he gave me pep talks. He was able to maintain a positive outlook.
Talking with friends who had struggled helped me realize I wasn't alone. When I first realized I was having issues, I felt isolated. It seemed like everyone around me was pregnant or already had kids. So being able to connect with them - having them say, "Look, I'm happy to talk about this with you because it happened to us too." I took them up on it, and that was crucial.
What types of therapies did you pursue?
We pursued medical intervention, but also other things. We worked with a reproductive endocrinologist who started us on medication, then moved to IUI, which we did twice before changing clinics. We did one IUI with the second clinic and became pregnant.
Along with the medical approach, I kept up my yoga practice. I have been practicing yoga for 10-15 years, and it was very, very helpful when I felt disconnected from my body. I also participated in the Yoga for Fertility workshop, which was amazing. I think it was my first experience being in a room full of women going through the same thing at that exact time. Outside of that environment I had been talking to friends who had been where I was, but they were past their struggles, and there was still a sense that their situations were different from mine. The workshop was very empowering in that way.
What factors helped you determine the path you ultimately chose?
We didn't have a lot of hesitation about going the medical route. Both my parents and my husband's parents are in the medical profession, so we had trust in the system. Also, I knew my mom had tried for three years and needed assistance to become pregnant with me, so that was helpful. Being able to talk to her about it normalized it.
Where did you find hope when the situation seemed most bleak?
Spirituality had a lot to do with it - believing this is meant to happen for us. Feeling like this is the process we were meant to go through. Accepting that this is our experience. The other part was giving myself permission to grieve for each of the failed attempts - allowing myself to be sad and upset. I also began to recognize a pattern after a few months of treatment. You start off a cycle with so much hope, and there's an ebb and flow. It was helpful in the sense that I knew it wouldn't last forever, and the hope would come back.
I also had to give myself space. We took a long weekend away between cycles to get away from everything and set the process aside so we didn't feel like it was running our marriage or our lives. The space allowed new hope to come back into our lives.
What was the most helpful thing you heard during your journey?
Hearing from friends that "There is nothing wrong with you - you are doing everything you can, and this is happening on the timeline it is supposed to happen on." That reassurance from family and friends was huge. I also received phone calls and text messages from people who knew where we were in the process after each treatment. They were there when it wasn't successful and when it finally was.
What book(s) or other resources were most helpful?
The book, Fully Fertile, by Pulling Down the Moon, Also, I also looked into the RESOLVE website. I didn't attend any of their support groups, but the information there was helpful.
What do you know now that you wish you would have known when you began this journey?
Find what you are looking for in a doctor. You are not obligated to stay with one practice if you don't feel it is working for you. It is easy to feel powerless when you are surrounded by medical professionals who you think know everything. When I look back on it now I realize that you know your body the best. You can listen to the doctors' advice and all the knowledge they have, but if you don't feel comfortable, that can contribute to stress, which I believe delayed my body's response.
What encouragement can you offer someone who is struggling with infertility?
Be kind to yourself. Trust that you and your partner know what is best for your body and your unique situation. Do whatever makes you feel like you and will help you feel connected to your body throughout the journey
Among the questions I hear most often from women who are struggling to start a family is, "How do I know what I am supposed to do?" The diagnosis of infertility carries with it so many complicated choices. Medical intervention brings along physical, emotional, and financial stress - not to mention moral dilemmas. Researching complementary therapies can be overwhelming. Pursuing adoption seems fraught with an impossibly long timeline and so many unknowns... We all want a miracle baby, but how does that happen?
If you find yourself in this position, let me be clear: yoga is NOT a miracle. But there are significant tangible benefits in reducing physical and emotional stress, connecting with others who are facing similar challenges, creating a healthy relationship with your body and gaining an appreciation for what it CAN do, and learning tools to help you through this complicated and challenging process. Over the past four years I have experienced and seen firsthand how yoga can be an incredible source of healing for women who have been unable to conceive and/or carry a baby to term, and I am pleased to again be offering a Yoga and Fertility workshop series beginning Tuesday, June 7.
This Yoga and Fertility workshop series brings together women who are sharing the infertility journey - from those who are beginning to explore their options to those who have been struggling for years. Seasoned yogis and newbies alike come together to learn from one another and help facilitate the healing process. The combination of a therapeutic asana practice, time for meditation and reflection, and an opportunity to create community has helped dozens of women find healing and release from the burden of infertility. If you live in the DC area, I invite you to join me. If you are live outside DC or are otherwise unable to attend, send me a note. I would be happy to connect via Skype to help you develop a healing home practice and tap into a virtual community to support you along the way.
When/How did you first realize you were struggling with infertility?
My husband and I knew we would start trying soon after our wedding. Both in our 30s, we'd been together for a long time and we were eager to get the baby show on the road. We tried casually for about six months before starting to worry. About a year in, my gynecologist suggested we see a reproductive endocrinologist and get some tests done.
What was most challenging about this realization/diagnosis?
After a full battery of tests we got the unhelpful and frustrating diagnosis of "unexplained infertility." All normal and in excellent working order; pregnancy just wasn't happening for some reason. While I'm grateful in many ways that there wasn't a medical problem per se (e.g. low ovarian reserve or sperm count or motility), it also meant that fixing the issue was elusive and unclear. How do you figure out what to do when you don't know what the problem is?! We are both very logical, action-oriented problem-solvers. See problem, identify root cause, find aligned solution, solve problem. The solution of, "well, we'll just have to try some things and see what might work" was really hard; especially when you're feeling a clock tick.
What types of therapy/ies did you pursue?
For three years, we tried a combination of measures that combined the work of our reproductive endocrinologist with more natural solutions. I continued practicing yoga (including a few rounds of the Yoga for Infertility workshops at Tranquil Space – highly recommended!), saw a therapist regularly to manage the anxiety associated with the whole process, tried multiple diet changes, and saw an acupuncturist who specializes in fertility. Simultaneously, with the endocrinologist, we did multiple rounds of IUIs, natural cycle IVF, and then finally, when none of those things worked, turned to stimulated IVF with PGS.
What do you know now that you wish you would have known when you began this journey?
Looking back, there is plenty we wished we'd known before starting down this path. Infertility is a common challenge for many couples but one that is so rarely talked about which is part of what has inspired us to share so openly. Here is a list of things that were important to us throughout this experience.
1. Identify and build a strong support network. We had no idea when this all began how challenging it would be. It's emotional, lonely, exhausting, painful (physically and otherwise), and just plain hard. You've got to figure out who your people are going to be and then lean on them. Help them understand what you need and also what you don't. Nothing is worse that the well intentioned "Just relax! It'll happen." For some couples it actually will not ever happen and there is no time that you are more acutely aware of that than when you're jabbing yourself with your third injection of the day after four other failed IVF procedures. You're riding on hope and hormones and you'll find that having people who really understand what you're experiencing—and know what to say and what not to say—will matter an awful lot. From family, to friends, to my bosses, we had really exceptional support from so many people. There were some really difficult moments when it made all the difference in the world.
2. Don't forget about your partner. My husband was a superhero throughout this process in so many ways. The bulk of fertility treatments fall typically to the woman (or to the partner who intends to be the biological mother). My husband couldn't take the shots or give the blood or do the ultrasounds. But hell if he wasn't there nearly every single time I did. He came with me to appointments even when they were at 7:00am, lasted just 15 minutes, and all they did was take my blood. He sat right next to me, held my hand, and made sure I knew that we were in it together. Talk about what you need with your partner and speak up if that changes. You might say initially that you don't need him or her there with you each time but if, once you're in the middle of it, you change your mind then say so. Also remember that while this is hard on you, it is also probably really hard for your partner. At least you are able to actively do something. While the treatments were difficult, it always felt like I was accomplishing something and working toward our goal of becoming parents. It can feel helpless to not be able to actively contribute so recognize what is difficult for him or her and make sure they know that you're grateful for everything they are doing.
3. Practicalities matter. When you're picking things like a practitioner, think practically. Of course things like success rate matter, but if the endocrinologist you select is a 45 minute drive away with difficult parking you are sure to question that decision later. There were periods where we were going to the doctor five days a week at 6:30am. It's already difficult having blood drawn that many times a week; don't add insult to injury by making it a marathon to get there if you can avoid it.
4. Know that very few people actually know and understand infertility treatments. Ignore the haters. Man. The hurtful things people say about fertility treatments. The judgment! The misunderstanding! Just know that very few people seem to actually understand the medical process and the decisions you will have to make. Take time to learn them yourself and, if you choose to, share with others that want to know. Things like pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) really send people into a judgment spiral. Real article comment about PGS: "If you have to custom choose your embryo then you aren't ready to have a baby. You just want to have a pretty accessory." OR maybe some people are just trying to make sure their embryos are normal and will actually result in a viable pregnancy rather than a miscarriage…but yes, please tell me more about my new handbag baby (eye roll). Understand your options, decide on your plan, and stand by your decisions. They are no one's but your own.
5. Try to focus on yourself and prioritize being grateful. This is SO HARD. But try. As I used to regularly say to my loving, tattletale pre-K students, worry about yourself. Things like Facebook pregnancy announcements become surprising painful. You'll want to be happy for people but may find yourself feeling really bitter and resentful. "They're having another one?!" And then you'll feel awful and so guilty because you feel that way. Take it easy on yourself. Try to focus on your own journey and all that you have to be grateful for. Among many other blessings, we were incredibly privileged to have access to excellent medical care, be able to afford the endocrinologist alongside things like acupuncture, and had such wonderfully supportive employers who made the process easier, not harder. There is plenty that we all have to be thankful for. Write those things down if you need to and revisit them often.
It's been a long road but we've learned and loved a lot along the way. Our miracle baby, a little girl, will arrive in May and even now, just feeling her move around and kick, we know it has all been worth it. In many ways, before she's even made her debut, she's already the very best thing we have ever done.
Every day people with infertility are asking questions. "Why is this happening to us?" "Can we afford these treatments?" "How on earth can I explain to my boss all these doctors appointments?"
Questions also abound for those who love and support someone who is struggling to become pregnant. "What is the right (or wrong) thing to say?" "How can I be most helpful?"
These are all questions worth asking and are the inspiration behind the theme for this year's National Infertility Awareness Week. The New Beginnings blog is thrilled to pose some questions of our own to women who have navigated the treacherous journey of infertility and are on their way to living their dream of being parents. Check back every day this week for interviews, inspiration, and encouragement. And start asking...
Thursday's Thought
Weekday mornings in the New Beginnings household unfold according to a very precise and particular schedule. I leave the house before sunrise to meet my first client of the day while my husband gets himself and the babe ready. We swap roles an hour and a half later and move forward with our respective days.
The time leading up to my departure is also very consistent: I take time to physically prepare myself for the day and spend time reading, reflecting, and praying. I can't say this rhythm always results in remaining calm and measured as the day unfolds, but it does help me establish an appropriate perspective for whatever lies ahead.
Occasionally, I will find myself with a "free" morning on which a client is unable to meet. In these cases, I find joy in heading out the door for an early morning run. I love these pre-dawn jaunts around my city. Passing beside eerily empty downtown streets before the office lights are on. Navigating sleepy neighborhoods whose residents are only beginning to stir. Nodding a greeting to the monuments in their stately silence.
But too often, I find that when I walk back in the door I begin immediately scrambling to catch up. The morning responsibilities and timelines haven't changed, but all of a sudden, I am laser focused on speed and efficiency - usually at the expense of relationships. I caught myself in one of these mornings last week. Instead of slowing down to sit with my daughter and really listen as she expressed anxiety about being left with a babysitter later in the day, I quickly assured her all would be well and encouraged her to finish her breakfast. Rather than stop to hear what my husband was sharing about his upcoming day, I nodded assent and kept right on clearing and washing the breakfast dishes. I transitioned immediately from a runners high to a wound-too-tight ball of stress, and it was nobody's fault but my own.
When I don't start my morning with intention, I lose my grounding, and my day suffers. Rather than allow this trend to continue at the expense of the life I want to lead, I am recommitting to starting my day wisely and well. Next time I find myself with a free morning, I will still go for a run. But not before I pause to prioritize what is truly important.
How do you start your day? Does it leave you settled and ready for what lies ahead or do you need to revisit and reboot?
A dear friend and fellow blogger recently shared an article outlining productive ways to use unexpected free time. Several of the recommendations were appealing - including indulging in some leisure reading or self-care, but the one I most appreciated was playing "To-Do List Roulette."
Whether or not you choose to write it down, we all have a running list of tasks we need to complete but never seem to get around to: Returning a library book, cleaning out the closet and dropping off unused clothes at the local shelter, getting the car washed, or scheduling a dental appointment. Often the tasks are inconvenient, sometimes even unpleasant, making them likely to continue to slide down our priority lists or pushed off for some undetermined time in the future. But most take no more than a few minutes, and it can feel SO. GOOD. to cross them off the list.
For those of you who don't keep a physical list of things you need to accomplish, start one. Write the items on a post it note, jot them down in your planner, or type them into your phone. And next time you find yourself with an unexpected block of free time, close your eyes, point to an item, and tackle it. Then reward yourself with a little self-care. You've earned it!
Trailblazers Check In: Jonathan Shradar
When Jonathan Shradar was first featured on this blog, he had left his career in public service and moved across the country with his wife and daughter to begin the journey toward full-time ministry. Shortly thereafter, he completed seminary, and he and his wife moved to Washington State, where they added a beautiful son to their family.
But he didn't stop there. Since then, they have moved yet again - this time to Southern California, where he is now a lead pastor, and he and his wife are preparing to add a third child to the family! Read on to learn about how and why Jonathan kept pursuing New Beginnings...
Thursday's Thought
We all encounter resistance in the course of our daily existence - whether from a family member, co-worker, or fellow commuter. And in our "me first" society, rather than turning the other cheek, it is tempting to stand firm: digging ourselves in deeper and deeper.
We want to defend our point of view. We want the other person to acknowledge that we were right. We want to win the argument. Minor disagreements become major altercations. An insensitive observation escalates to a family feud. We find ourselves completely overwrought, only vaguely aware of how the argument began or what it was about, and no one emerges the victor.
How would it change our interactions if - instead of clinging to a rigid point of view - we softened our resistance? What if we let go of the need to be right and tried instead to be kind?
Next time you encounter resistance, can you allow yourself to respond with empathy and compassion? Can you be soft...and strong?
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The ECU or Computer is what controls every aspect and function of your car.
Most cars built since 1992 and indeed many before that had a computer to monitor and manage the engine.
Now with the addition of catalysts and fuel economy requirements the computer has evolved into a complex system.
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Custom remaps are engine specific, and, as no two standard engines are the same is generally much better than the off the shelf remap.
If other modifications have been done, such as the fitting of a CAM or uprating the turbo, a custom remap is an essential.
NASP engines will generally see gains of around 10-20% but turbo engines will usually see gains in the region of 30-50% (especially turbo diesel engines).
At the upper end of these gains you should expect to have to uprate the fuel injectors and other major engine components.
New switchable remaps are available which allow the driver to select from an economy or valet mode to a sports/track day mode.
These allow the driver to retain daily reliability and economy and effectively completely change the nature of the car at the press of a button.
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The latest me too venture to hit ECf is Crowdrating. The idea is that this company will help remove the uncertainty of obtaining real information on pitching companies by producing a report for them before they pitch. They charge £2000 for this service although it is not clear if you get a poor report what you can do about it - see this article http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/11868437/Crowdfunding-charlatans-to-be-named-and-shamed-by-new-rating-start-up.html
The problems we have with this are many -
1. In their own PR, Crowdrating do exactly what they claim they are trying to stop others in ECF doing - exaggerate. Mr Heath's stories are fictional or at best highly glossed.
2. The current system in this country allows SMEs with a turnover of less than £6m to file a single page balance sheet for their annual accounts. This is filed nine months after YE (even later for start ups) and is for the purpose of due diligence almost worthless. So Crowdrating will have to rely on the honesty of the information provided by the companies who agree to take up their services. This is pretty well where we came in.
3. What happens to companies that do not agree to pay for the service is not made clear - do they get a bad report and what could the legal position be if the company were to suffer commercial damage as a result. Likewise if you are being paid to produce a report, which to be of any worth to investors must be rigorously independent, what are the chances that it will be? What happens if you find the claims of the company are not quite as they might be - interpretation is a wonderful screen for hiding the facts? The site doesn't tell you if the report you are reading is paid for or not.
4. From 4 years of research, it is clear to us that it is almost impossible to be sure about any 'facts' at Companies House, on the internet or at any of the other information points Crowdrating will use. So given the need to produce data for their clients - who is going to guarantee its truth? Certainly not Crowdrating I will bet.
5. Finally you might expect one of the founders to have a real grounding in start ups and SMEs - consulting does not count! They appear to have none.
It just isnt possible to offer this service at any meaningful level - not doubt it will be a resounding success.
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Archangel Raziel is the Divine wizard, ready to help anyone who is looking for insight or to tap into their own inner knowledge. You can call upon him to assist you in understanding complicated metaphysical concepts. One of Raziel's specialties is helping you manifest what you want in your life. If you're finding it difficult to meditate, ask Archangel Raziel to help quiet your mind, and allow your angels and guides to bring you the spiritual insights you're seeking. When you call upon Archangel Raziel, don't be surprised if he shows up as a rainbow. This is his trademark, and while his energy is very soft and subtle, the more you call upon him to assist you the more you will notice the positive influence he has on your life. All things magical and creative are Archangel Raziel's forte!
This card signals that you are on a quest to discover your true self. Meditation and quiet time provide great insight into the nature of your own heart and your life purpose. This is not a time of loneliness, but of inner joy and exploring your Divine light within.
You may find a mentor who magically shows up at the right moment. It could also be that it's time for you to share your own spiritual journey with others who are seeking a mentor. Archangel Raziel holds up his lantern of enlightenment to welcome you to the starry mountaintop where self discovery awaits.
This is a moment in time where you need a time out to assimilate what you have learned to this point. Perhaps you are asking "Am I on the right path?" or "Is the effort I'm putting into this endeavor really worth it?" The answers will come from within when you take some quiet time to reflect. Call upon Raziel to assist you and you will be guided to the divine right answers.
Additional meaning:
Consider life's mysteries
Spend quiet time alone
Be a light to others
Heed your own counsel
Wise advice is coming your way


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Police in Falls Church, Va., arrested the husband of a Falls Church Council member Wednesday on two counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of object sexual penetration.
Michael Gardner's three female victims each was under the age of 13, police said. The girls said the 47-year-old Gardner had inappropriate physical contact with them at his home. Two incidents allegedly occurred during a slumber party for Gardner's 10-year-old daughter this month, the Associated Press reported. Gardner is also accused of sexually abusing another girl days before the party.
Gardner's attorney, Brian O'Connor, said his client denies the allegations.
Gardner's wife, Robin, is a council member and former city mayor. Michael Gardner is a former chairman of the Falls Church City Democratic Committee.
Gardner appeared in court Thursday and was granted a $50,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court July 12.


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From the experience of accompanying forensic anthropologists in an Exhumation processes in an indigenous area of Guatemala, I incorporated into my creative process and my thematic interests, the dynamics of working with found objects, picking and cleaning them, classifying and photographing them, placing them in a kind of taxonomy or typology. Sometimes they are objects collected on a migratory route, objects that immigrants leave as a trace of their passage to the north. Other times I work with objects extracted from exhumations as witnesses of human rights violations in armed conflicts. I have also worked with everyday objects collected, objects from mass production that by showing them all together becomes a document that gives information about how we live, consume and who we are. Particularly the piece "Typology of weapons", makes a clear reference to a violent context, in a country like El Salvador plunged into a climate of postwar, currently caught in the dispute for control of territories between 2 gangs (Maras), and a new army of private security agents. A phenomenon that grew.
Lives and works in El Salvador.
He studied Graphic Arts at the Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado of El Salvador, at the Chicago Cultural Center, USA and the School of Visual Arts La Esmeralda, Mexico. He got the first place in the Bienal of Arte Paiz of El Salvador in 2007, an Honorable Mention in the contemporary art of Palma de Mallorca, Spain in 2004 and first place at the Bienal de Arte Contemporáneo del Istmo Centroamericano in 1998, among others.
He participated in the Biennale de Valencia – São Paulo 2008, the Tenth Havana Biennial in 2009, the first Pontevedra Biennale in 2010 and the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011 . At this moment he has more than 35 solo shows and more than 150 group exhibitions.
Currently he is very interested in issues related to human movement, the phenomenon of migration and hybrid cultures. Walterio is interested in the values and traditions mixed between people of different regions.
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Burnham-on-Sea named as a top property hotspot after 2017 growth
PUBLISHED: 08:00 11 January 2018 | UPDATED: 14:51 11 January 2018
Burnham-on-Sea has been named as one of the top growth hotspots in the country after the average house asking price increased by nearly 10 per cent in 2017.
The seaside town came fourth in a national table, which excluded London, as the average asking price for a property rose from £213,908 in 2016 to £235,083 last year, an increase of 9.9 per cent.
Sudbury, in Suffolk, Sowery Bridge, in West Yorkshire and Kendal, in Cumbria, are the only locations which has seen a greater price growth.
All places in the top 10 saw asking price growth of more than nine per cent in 2017, yet they all fell below the national average of £302,865, with the cheapest being West Bromwich, in the West Midlands, where asking prices are currently £149,360, up 9.5 per cent on this time last year.
MORE: North Somerset house prices increase by up to £45k in 12 months.
A study conducted by real estate and property company Rightmove also found that Bristol was the most popular area for both buying and renting searches outside of London.
Burnham's location to nearby cities has made it a more desirable place to live.
Rightmove director Miles Shipside said: "Although prices have grown at a muted rate of 1.2 per cent nationally this year, there are a number of local markets where strong demand and short supply has led to strong price rises, especially in areas where homes are relatively more affordable than some of their nearby cities.
"Many locations on this list have certainly benefitted from a 'ripple out' effect where buyers look for more for their money away from climbing city house prices."
Burnham based estate agents Gary Berryman's, in High Street, has noticed the town's house prices surge, agreeing sales on £1million worth of property between December 27-30.
The estate agent's sales negotiator Alex Ashworth said: "This time of year is usually quiet for us, but we have been inundated with sales and interest in our listed properties.
"It is great to see the prices in Burnham increase in the current market and outperform many other areas across the country.
"The town fully deserves this because it is a great place to live and its location to other major cities has no doubt made it a more desirable option for buyers."
Burnham and Highbridge town councillor Louise Parkin added: "It is a great story for the town."


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In addition to buying a full-page ad needling President Barack Obama, who's in town today to sign a $787 billion economic-stimulus bill, Colorado Republican Party chairman Dick Wadhams is also taking part in a protest at the Colorado State Capitol co-starring a number of big names in local conservative circles: Jim Pfaff, state director of Americans for Prosperity; State Senator Josh Penry; Fox News contributor Michelle Malkin, who relocated to Colorado Springs earlier this year (more about that later); and, naturally, the Independence Institute's Jon Caldara (pictured), whose taste for showmanship will be on display throughout the presentation.
"We're not really the protest type, being as we bathe every day," Caldara riffs. "But this bill is on such a gargantuan scale, and not only is it putting our kids into debt, but it's also centralizing so much power in Washington in different areas, from health care to education. We wanted to let the record books show that at least some people thought this was a bad idea."
According to Caldara, "We wanted to have the rally closer to where Obama is putting our children into debt" -- meaning the Museum of Nature & Science -- "but we couldn't get a permit. And we didn't think we'd be able to get that close to the big man himself. But everything's come together really well. We'll have a bunch of four-foot-long checks for people to sign over to the government, at $30,000 each. That's their family's share of the stimulus bill."
So why didn't Caldara and company stage a similar event when the $700 billion Troubled Assets and Relief Program, known as TARP, was inked last October? Could it have anything to do with the fact that it was a Republican, George W. Bush, who did the signing? "We had a little bit more time to think about this one," Caldara says a bit hesitantly before picking up steam. "Not that I was a big fan of the TARP bill. I certainly wasn't, and spoke out strongly against it. But this one opens up the door to a whole bunch of other stuff. It's much different. The TARP bill was only about trying to get some liquidity back into the credit market."
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Besides, it was $87 billion less expensive. Talk about a bargain.
Fortunately, Caldara mixes his messages with humor -- always his secret weapon. He says that Malkin, who moved to Colorado Springs late last fall (and spoke at the Independence Institute's annual Founders Night dinner in November), became a resident of that particular city because "she needed to be closer to me. She's a little sensitive about it, but I wanted you to hear it from me first." Later, he looks for yuks in the contrast between his buttoned-down reputation and his forthcoming participation in rabble-rousing. For instance:
"If someone asked me, 'What's the difference between you guys doing a protest and liberals doing a protest?,' I'd say, 'We'll be the only protest with valet parking and a coat-and-tie requirement."
Consider yourselves warned.


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Applying Lexmark, ED Pa. Holds 43(a)(1)(A) Claim May Be Brought Against Competitor But Not Competitor's Customers
Plaintiff extracts spring water. One defendant allegedly extracts well water, which it misrepresents as spring water to other defendants, who are bottlers, and who also misrepresent the water as spring water.
Applying Lexmark, court holds that bottler defendants' alleged false statements do not proximately injury plaintiff (as opposed to the false statements by extractor defendant, a competitor of plaintiff, which statements could proximately injure plaintiff).
Stuff I've Gotten Free Because I Blog
Let's see. Oxford Press sent me a review copy of Bill Patry's new book (I should get around to reading it). A law firm marketing company sent me a book about law firm marketing, then asked me to plug one of their seminars, which I didn't. MR HAPPY CRACK sent me a MR HAPPY CRACK mouse pad after I posted something about them. The YANKEE HATER guy sent me a YANKEE HATER hat after I posted something about him. I'm pretty sure that's it for free stuff in seven years of blogging, which is pathetic.
I get asked to post about various services with a stated or implied quid-for-quo, which I never agree to. I only plug blogs or services when nothing in return is offered (what is wrong with me). I don't accept advertising. It's not that I can't be bought, I just haven't received the right offer.
I do post items about clients or colleagues with whom I do business and don't always disclose the relationship, usually because I don't think I'm impliedly endorsing anyone or anything by reporting on something without comment.
Which brings me to today's topic: FTC to Rule Blogs Must Disclose Gifts or Pay For Reviews:
On Monday, the F.T.C. said it would revise rules about endorsements and testimonials in advertising that had been in place since 1980. The new regulations are aimed at the rapidly shifting new-media world and how advertisers are using bloggers and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to pitch their wares.
The F.T.C. said that beginning on Dec. 1, bloggers who review products must disclose any connection with advertisers, including, in most cases, the receipt of free products and whether or not they were paid in any way by advertisers, as occurs frequently. The new rules also take aim at celebrities, who will now need to disclose any ties to companies, should they promote products on a talk show or on Twitter.
FCC Proposed Rule Making Re Product Placement
We solicit comment on the relationship between the Commission's sponsorship
identification rules and increasing industry reliance on embedded advertising techniques. Due, in part, to recent technological changes that allow consumers to more readily bypass commercial content, content providers may be turning to more subtle and sophisticated means of incorporating commercial messages into traditional programming.
As these techniques become increasingly prevalent, it is important that the sponsorship identification rules protect the public's right to know who is paying to air commercials or other program matter on broadcast televisionand radio and cable. Accordingly, we seek comment on current trends in embedded advertising and potential changes to the current sponsorship identification regulations with regard to embedded advertising.
Will The Lucky Case Game Be Lucky In Court?
American's sweetheart advertising lawyer, Myka Todman, notes the class action against the show "Deal Or No Deal" and, as luck is the residue of good legal advice, advises us as follows:
The state Supreme Court in Georgia is hearing a class action law suit against NBC Universal and the producers of the hit show "Deal or No Deal" based on its Lucky Case Game. Before you rush to the show's official web site, the Lucky Case Game is "taking a short break". In case you haven't seen the show, the Lucky Case Game was an interactive text message promotion allowing viewers a chance to play and potentially win a prize during each broadcast. The viewers could participate in the promotion, either via the Internet or text message, by watching, selecting one of six gold cases, and submitting the number of the winning case. According to the research analyst at Bestuscasinos.org/real-money/, it would appear that the suit alleges that the Lucky Game constitutes illegal gambling because even though viewers were invited to participate online for free, entrants who played via text message were charged a premium fee of 99 cents to enter.
In light of this suit and others which are currently pending, it seems like a good time to briefly review some promotion basics so as to avoid conducting an illegal lottery.
1. Federal and state laws prohibit lotteries unless they are state run. To avoid violating the illegal lottery laws, one of the following elements must be removed from your promotion: chance, consideration or prize.
2. Are you conducting a sweepstakes (game of chance) or a contest (game of skill)? Decide and stick to it. Sweepstakes must be primarily based on chance, as opposed to contests where the outcome must be predominately related to some measurable form of skill. When running a skill contest, do not inject chance into the promotion by picking the winner out of a hat in the event of tie.
3. The "Official Rules" govern a promotion from start to finish and considered a legally binding contract between the sponsor and the entrants. Remember that the rules must contain certain disclosures (e.g., eligibility requirements, odds of winning, number/value of prize(s), deadlines, limitations of liability). Draft the rules carefully, considering all factors, as they cannot be changed midway through the promotion. Because this is a contract between the sponsor of the promotion and the entrant, the Official Rules cannot be amended unilaterally once the promotion has commenced.
4. Limit eligibility to the United States or ensure that you have competent legal counsel familiar with international laws to avoid violating the consumer protection and promotion laws of all countries. In addition, don't overlook the fact that each state has its own promotion law regime with which you must comply. Tread lightly.
5. What do you want from the promotion? Do you want the right to use all entries (e.g., photos, essays, videos) and how (e.g., print ads, online, in future campaigns)? Will you be returning the entries? Might you want the finalist(s)/winner(s) to participate in interviews related to your brand and/or the promotion? Draft these rights into the rules so that the entrant is on notice and tie acceptance of the prize to the granting of rights so that it is all dealt with ahead of time.
6. Advertise your promotion with caution and make as many disclosures as possible. The rules and regulations vary depending on the type of advertisement (e.g., print, radio, TV, Internet) but all should contain some form of abbreviated rules. For example, the start and/or end dates, eligibility requirements, odds of winning and sponsor name and address should be listed. As with everything else, all ad copy should be reviewed by legal counsel.
7. Consumer generated content is hot. Inviting consumers to create content is a big draw and makes the consumer feel closer to the brand. That said, you have no control over the submission and may be held responsible for its content. There are ways around this – drafting the rules so that no infringing materials may be used (e.g., no music), screening all submissions, disqualifying all submissions containing content not original to the entrant, providing entrants with a toolbox of content for use in the submissions – but no matter what safeguards you put in place, if you plan to place the submissions on, for example, your web site, you should expect some additional headaches along the way. See Doctor's Associates, Inc. v. QIP Holders, LLC, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 28811 (D. Conn. April 19, 2007).
8. Plan ahead. Keep in mind that there are many moving parts involved in running a sweepstakes or contest and you need time to keep things running smoothly. By way of example, there are some states that have registration and bonding requirements which must be complied with prior to the launch date. Also, remember that once a winner has been selected in a skill contest or game of chance, there is still work to be done – you need time to contact the winner and send out and receive certain documents (e.g., affidavit of eligibility, publicity/liability release) before making any announcements or you may find yourself with an uncooperative winner and no recourse.
9. Include a privacy statement or a link to your policy in the Official Rules. Entrants should be told exactly how their personally identifiable information will be used. Such information must be used in accordance with your guidelines which are legally binding. Bear in mind that if you conduct a promotion geared towards children under the age of 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act will apply.
10. As mentioned, there is a lot of confusion surrounding entry into a promotion through a text messaging component. Right now, this should probably be avoided at all costs and if not, under no circumstances should you include a premium fee on top of the standard text messaging fee charged by the carrier. Otherwise, you are likely undermining the entire promotion in the process.
What Animal Is Your Lawyer?
WSJ: "Provocative Lawyer Advertising: Fair or Foul?
To a large degree, the story focuses on Florida. The Sunshine State prohibits slogans, jingles and "manipulative" visual depictions, among many other no-no's. The Florida bar also has a thing about certain animals. Pit bulls are verboten (as was the advertisement pictured), and the bar has also stricken ads that used images of a "tiger roaring without sound" and a "shark in attack mode."
We're sorta half-border collie, half-yellow lab. Smart, fun, but really vicious if you touch our client's rawhide.
Podcast on Avvo and Rate-A-Lawyer
This Week In Law: Denise Howell and the TWIL gang interview Mark Britton, CEO of Avvo, the new lawyer rating service.
New Online Advertising Blog
New online advertising blog INSIDE CHATTER by ZDNET veteran Donna Bogatin.
Flagpole Sitta
A NY-based web company put something cool on the web and I thought "it must be fun to work with those people, I wonder who does their TM work." Some research suggested that perhaps no one was yet.
Now, if this was a year ago, I could send an email to the GC or CEO and say 'I liked what you did, etc, When it comes time to consider trademark and copyright counsel, I hope that you will consider our firm,' and provide a link to the Blog.
However, under the new rules for lawyer advertising in NY, electronic communications to people who are not clients, or friends and family, are prohibited (1200.8(a)(1).
Sending this message on letterhead has two drawbacks. From a marketing point of view it's less effective because if they read it while not at a computer, they can't immediately click through to the website. And a copy of the letter would have to be filed with the NY State discliplinary committtee. (1200.8(c)(1))
I could send a professional calling card which states my firm's emphasis (1200.7(a)(3) (you can't call it a speciality), but then I'd have to pick out paper stock and font style, it would take several weeks, and a calling card wouldn't be a personalized message.
So I'm left with the website, which is OK as long as I indicate on the website that this is lawyer advertising (1200.6(f)), use a domain name that reflects my name (1200.7(e)), don't use a nickname that imples an ability to obtain results (i.e. "The Enjoiner")(1200.6(c)(7) and archive the site (1200.6.(g)).
But it's unlikely that anyone at the prospect reads the Blog.
So what I can do is put a coded message in this post and if you can figure out which company I'm talking about, and you're friends or family with them, drop them a line and tell them what a great firm this is. However you can't be a paid because 1200.6(c)(2) prohibits (undisclosed) paid testimonials, and you can't be an actor pretending to be my client (1200.6(c)(4).
"Makers Of Enviga Drink Face False Advertising Suit"
CBS4Denver: "Makers Of Enviga Drink Face False Advertising Suit": Health watchdog group sues makers of ENVIGA drink for negative calorie claim for green tea extract/caffeinated beverage.