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Rioters angered by a government land deal and rumours that police officers had killed a child wrecked vehicles and attacked police at the station in Guangdong’s Lufeng city, local authorities said in a statement.
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that teaches you exactly how to optimize
your fertile health naturally and may
increase your chance of
pregnancy success by 50%
that teaches you exactly how to optimize
your fertile health naturally and may
increase your chance of
pregnancy success by 50%
BECAUSE I KNOW YOU’RE TIRED OF HEARING
(AND YOU’RE PROBABLY THINKING:)
• How can I just relax when I feel like time is running out?
• How can I just relax when I feel like my body needs immediate help?
• How can I just relax when my dream of becoming a mother may never come true?
The last thing I feel like doing is relaxing because I’m worried something is really wrong with me.
WELL LET ME TELL YOU WHAT HAS WORKED FOR HUNDREDS OF WOMEN IN THE EXACT SAME POSITION…
IT HAS BEEN PROVEN
that mindfulness, acu-point stimulation, yoga and nutrition can conceivably:
All of the methods we teach you in the Mindful Fertility Journal are based on protocols in this research that
we’ve taught to patients trying to conceive with astonishing results for a combined
30 years of clinical practice.
Step 1: Nutrition (Natural Treatment Protocols for 7 Hormonal Conditions)
Step 2: Self Acupressure & Yoga (4 Instructional Videos to Thicken the Uterine Lining)
Step 3: Mindfulness Meditation (2 Audio Meditations to Reduce Stress and Depression)
Ovulation Issues – Understanding why you are not ovulating and treating the root cause of your ovulation issue is essential to optimizing your fertility. The MFJ teaches you how to treat the cause of your ovulation issues naturally so you maintain a healthy cycle.
REPEATED FAILED IVF's
Repeated Failed IVF’s – Recovering from surgery involves reducing inflammation, addressing grief and treating the true cause of the condition that underlies the fertility challenge. When you do this, women often get pregnant naturally even after repeated failed IVF’s.
PREPARING FOR AN ASSISTED CYCLE
Preparing for an Assisted Cycle – The aim of this program is to help you get pregnant naturally and quickly. Some couples will need additional help. The dietary, lifestyle and supplement recommendations in the Mindful Fertility Journal will give you the best possible chance of conceiving using assisted reproduction.
PCOS – is the leading cause of infertility in women and contributes significantly to miscarriage. As PCOS is a metabolic problem, the treatment in the Mindful Fertility Journal involves stress reduction and changing the metabolism through proper diet, exercise and supplements.
Unexplained Infertility – It may be a nutritional issue that is preventing you from getting pregnant or it could be unexplained, in terms of the medical science, but treatable from a psychological framework. The comprehensive Mindful Fertility Journal teaches you an integrated mind-body approach to getting and staying pregnant.
TTC Naturally – You want to treat the CAUSE of your fertility challenges naturally. You are looking for researched and clinically proven practices to help address your specific issues so you can conceive.
Miscarriages – You don’t have a problem getting pregnant, you have a difficult time staying pregnant. Correcting nutritional deficiencies, reducing environmental toxins, improving the health of the uterus and the eggs while reducing stress & depression can impact many of the causes of miscarriages so you can carry to term.
EGG QUALITY ISSUES
Egg Quality Issues – Age and egg quality issues are a factor in fertility AND, it is really important and empowering for women to know that it’s possible to change the quality of their eggs over a three month period of time. All of the practices in the Mindful Fertility Journal improve egg health.
AUTO IMMUNE DISORDERS
Auto-Immune Disorders – Endometriosis and thyroid conditions can be treated through diet, lifestyle, supplements and stress reduction. We teach you how to test for and treat conditions like Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease and endometriosis naturally.
Hormone Issues – A number of hormonal imbalances can reduce fertility. Their causes vary but a good diet, regular exercise, supplementation, stress management and a gentle lifestyle detox as recommended in the MFJ are highly recommended if your hormones are the issue.
STRESS & OR DEPRESSION
Stress &/or Depression – Reducing stress and depression are critical for reducing inflammation, treating auto-immune & inflammatory conditions like endometriosis and thyroid conditions, treating adrenal PCOS and managing the treatment process while trying to conceive.
20's, 30's, OR 40+
20’s, 30’s or 40+ – You are aware that hormonal birth control, diet, infections, inflammation, ovulation issues, hormone health, stress, depression and age affect your fertile health. You want effective, research-proven techniques to treat your symptoms naturally even if you’re 40+.
At the HEART of the Mindful Fertility Journal are audio meditations and instructional
videos designed to guide you through each unique phase of your cycle including:
28 UNIQUE MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONS
28 Unique Audio Meditations
Meditation changes HOW the brain works creating new neural pathways that reduce both stress and depression. Each meditation utilizes the most cutting edge knowledge of mind-body techniques to empower your ability to conceive. These practices were developed by a somatic psychotherapist to help you get pregnant and stay pregnant.
14 EASY-TO-USE SELF ACUPRESSURE VIDEOS
14 Easy-to-Use Instructional
Self Acupressure Videos
Self acupressure protocols have been proven to thicken the uterine lining, help eggs develop and mature for ovulation and securely implant to the uterus, reducing miscarriages and increasing conception rates. Chalita Phoetikoe, L.Ac & fertility specialist guides you through 14 easy-to-follow and research proven self acupressure for fertility protocols.
12 EASY-TO-USE YOGA VIDEOS
12 Easy-to-Use Instructional
Yoga Videos Regular exercise is essential for becoming fertile. It can kick start weight loss and has been proven to help insulin and glucose control which are essential for hormonal balance. Regular exercise is also essential for treating stress and depression. Certified yoga instructor and fertility specialist Chalita Phoetikoe, LAc. guides you through 12 easy-to-follow restorative yoga for fertility protocols.
NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES & MEAL PLANS
Nutritional Guidelines & Meal
Plans Your body uses the nutrients from the foods you eat and the supplements you take to repair cells, produce hormones and ultimately produce healthy eggs and sperm. Your fertility depends on what you eat. The nutritional guidelines in the MFJ follow strict food guidelines to reduce inflammation, treat insulin resistance, improve mineral deficiencies and support egg and sperm health.
I’D LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO…
THE MINDFUL FERTILITY JOURNAL
This program is to be used while you are trying to conceive Naturally (including IUI’s and medicated cycles)
and to prepare for an IVF/FET/Donor Cycle.
YOU CAN BEGIN WHEREVER YOU CURRENTLY ARE IN YOUR CYCLE
In this series of meditations we bring mindful awareness to the hypothalamus-pituitary connection, to the shedding of the uterine lining, to all aspects of the reproductive organs and to the feedback loop between the hypothalamus-pituitary and ovaries. We finish by bringing peaceful awareness to the developing follicles and to the effects of stress reduction throughout the entire body.
Self Acupressure and Yoga
The series of instructional videos for Phase 1 teaches you two powerful protocols for menstruation. Phase 1 is called the blood phase, which begins with the onset of your period. The goal of this phase is to properly shed the uterine lining, by focusing on moving blood and vital energy. Blood and energy must be flowing in the right direction, which is down and out of your body with a healthy flow. The Phase 1 menses protocol clears the uterus of old blood and tissue. This sets the stage for a fresh, healthy lining to support implantation and pregnancy. It can also help treat smaller fibroids, certain types of ovarian cysts, polyps and reduced vascularization (reduced blood flow) to the lining.
The recipes in Phase 1 are light and vibrant to maintain energy during this phase while hormones are at their lowest. The hypothalamus is signaling your pituitary gland to send follicle stimulating hormone to your ovaries. In response several egg follicles start the process for release. Estrogen increases.
In this series of meditations we begin to bring awareness to our emotional conflicts. We bring mindfulness to our belief in and felt sense of unworthiness, our fear, our conscious and unconscious demands on life and to the physiological effects of arguing with reality. We do this as we bring peaceful awareness to the development of healthy follicles and eggs, and specifically the development of one egg for ovulation. We also bring peaceful awareness to the sharp rise in lutenizing hormone and to the fully developed, healthy egg released into the clear and open fallopian tube.
Self Acupressure and Yoga
The series of instructional videos for Phase 2 is based on a research-proven acupuncture protocol to increase the uterine lining. Phase 2 begins about a week after you start your period and lasts until ovulation. The goal of this phase is to build blood and energy. This highly effective point protocol and yoga series thickens the uterine lining and helps healthy eggs to develop and mature for ovulation.
These recipes minimize carbohydrates as you have lots of energy right now and have lots of estrogen floating around your body. Toward the end of this phase you experience a sharp rise in lutenizing hormone which stimulates one follicle to swell and burst, releasing an egg into one of your fallopian tubes.
In this series of meditations we continue to bring the resource of peaceful awareness to our emotional conflicts. We bring mindfulness to how we project our feelings, to what is unacknowledged within us and within our relationships and again to our fear. We do this as we bring peaceful awareness to ovulation, the sperm combining with egg, the growth and tiny movement of the fertilized egg, the balanced hormones, particularly progesterone, helping the uterus prepare for implantation and the continued growth of the fertilized egg through the fallopian tubes. Finally we bring awareness to the healthy development of the uterine lining.
Self Acupressure and Yoga
This series of instructional videos for Phase 3 teaches you ovulation protocol. Phase 3 begins with ovulation and lasts for a week following ovulation. Blood and feminine energy have built to a maximum level and now the body is ready for ovulation. The goal of this phase is warmth and movement to support proper release and unobstructed travel of the egg down the fallopian tube. This ovulation protocol uses points and poses that warm the body, increases blood flow and reduces uterine and fallopian tube contraction. It also supports the hormones needed for ovulation.
These recipes focus on foods that both support ovulation and also help you stay balanced and free from sugar and carb cravings. You have rising progesterone in your body now, which keeps the uterine lining in tact. Your estrogen is rising and testosterone rises towards the end of this cycle.
In Phase 4 of the Mindful Fertility Meditations we begin to embody courage. In this work courage doesn’t mean fearlessness. You don’t need courage when there is no fear. You need courage as you wait for the results of your cycle, when there is fear. Courage comes from peaceful awareness, which we start to deepen into wisdom and love this week. We begin to bring courage and peaceful awareness to the fertilized egg traveling through the fallopian tube toward the uterus, to the implantation of the egg into the uterus, to the growth of the implanted egg and to the beginnings of the placenta and the development of the embryo.
Self Acupressure and Yoga
This series of instructional videos for Phase 4 teaches you implantation protocol. The goal of this phase continues to be about warmth, movement, and now building energy. Blood flow will continue to be the main priority in order to create the best environment for the embryo to develop. Implantation protocol delivers fresh blood, oxygen and nutrients to the uterus to nourish the embryo, which helps secure the embryo to the uterus.
The recipes for this phase are nutrient dense, deeply nourishing and iron rich to help supply nutrients to the uterus and secure the embryo to the endometrial wall.
“Buffy, I just wanted to keep you posted on our progress. I’m PREGNANT!!!! When I first found out, I was in a state of shock. I couldn’t believe that something we had been hoping for was actually true. Now that I have had a little time for it to sink in I am getting excited and feeling happy. I know this is a touch and go time but my typical defense mechanism is to not get my hopes up for fear of being let down and I don’t want to do that this time. I am choosing to be HAPPY in this moment! Thank you for this profoundly helpful process. I think you are amazing!”
I want to share Vanessa’s Story with you…
Vanessa began using the Mindful Fertility Journal in November 2015
and by August 2016 she was 16 weeks pregnant.
To read more about her incredible story,
When Vanessa began the Mindful Fertility Journal she was three months away from her third FET transfer.
The most challenging part of her failed attempts, she said, was that the embryos were “normal” and no one knew why the cycles did not work. Vanessa (40 years old) was diagnosed with unexplained infertility and was terrified that her fear was causing the failed cycle attempts.
“The hardest part right now is to not think I did something wrong since the embryos had been screened and were healthy. I know in my head that is not the case, but I can’t stop blaming myself.”
As she began the Mindful Fertility program she had a series of revelations:
“Your program has brought up two things for me:
1) I realize that I have been so focused on becoming a mother that I’ve lost myself. And so I have decided to take 5 months off before my next FET to detox from hormones and get back to me.
2) I am beginning to notice just how much fertile energy I am using up trying to bury “negative” emotions (in quotes because I have decided not to think of them as negative anymore) like self-blame, sadness, anger, fear and guilt. I am using the meditations and journaling to express those emotions now. And I feel so much better!”
After five months of using the Mindful Fertility Journal to prepare for her next FET cycle, she wrote me this:
“I had my transfer yesterday, so am in the middle of my two week wait. I am living and breathing the MFJ meditations to try to maintain my functioning at the moment (I keep listening to Day 20 since fear of miscarriage is big). I half expect/fear my period to start any moment since it has every other time, but I keep reminding myself that I cannot focus on past stories for my truth now. It is my conditioned response to analyze every physical sensation, so being only aware and autonomous is a learning process. I do believe meditating and adding the daily yoga and self acupressure has helped. My husband says he thinks so too (this is mainly due to the fact that I have not had a meltdown yet and normally do by 5 days after transfer). I am trying not to give in to the urge to prepare myself one way or the other for the test results (next Monday), and instead focus on the here and now–not an easy task.”
I’ll never forget the day I got this email:
“My test results were positive today! I am pregnant (I was starting to wonder if I would ever be able to say that). It has not totally sunk in yet, but I am very excited. I was meditating outside today while I waited for lab results, and was aware of how grateful I am to have found the MFP and your support. It has been a long road, but I am also aware of how this moment is a beginning too. Thanks.”
Then I got this email:
“Well, it looks like my pregnancy has miscarried. The doctor doesn’t know why. It is disappointing on many levels. I am taking care of myself these next few days.”
I encouraged Vanessa to continue with the Mindful Fertility Journal practices during this crucial time for the mind-body.
A month later I got this email:
“My doctor is not sure how (there is a lot the world of science does not understand), but I am still pregnant!!! At my last ultrasound, it showed a healthy baby moving around with a good heartbeat. Today I am at week 9. After I thought I had miscarried, I did not feel like it was time to jump to the next step, so I spent a week just being in the moment, not knowing, just being. It was healing and I was ready to let go of this pregnancy if that was was was meant to happen. However, I am thrilled that it went the other direction.”
You could argue that Vanessa’s pregnancy is a total fluke.
But 62% of the women who have practiced The Mindful Fertility method have conceived and carry to term – many after repeated failed IVF cycles.
So for me and the doctors I’ve worked with, it’s hard to believe it’s just a coincidence.
Hi, I’m Buffy Trupp,
MA, LMFT, RCC
- Masters of Counseling Psychology in Somatics
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California & Registered Clinical Counselor in British Columbia
- Author of Coloring Conception: Stress Reduction for Fertility Success and The Mindful Fertility Journal
In 2006, Dr. Colin Smikle, reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director at Laurel Fertility Care asked me to develop a mind-body program for fertility at his San Francisco fertility practice.
I will never forget my first referral. A couple had just been through an unsuccessful round of IVF with Dr. Smikle and they were devastated. They had been trying to conceive for over two years. We first grieved the loss of the cycle together and then I taught her specific mindfulness meditations and sent her home with daily exercises to help her process her grief, physically recover from the assisted cycle and exercises to increase circulation throughout her body. We saw each other weekly and on the sixth session she came into my office pregnant (the old-fashioned way!), and she delivered a beautiful baby boy named Theo nine months later.
I met Dr. Smikle in the hallway after they shared their pregnancy news with me. He held out his hand to shake mine and said,
“Buffy, you’re at 100%.”
THAT IS WHEN I KNEW I WAS ONTO SOMETHING
I have been researching and refining these techniques and teaching them to women ever since with astonishing results.
These are researched and clinically proven solutions that work.
how can one program treat the difference causes of infertility?
The building blocks of fertile health are the same.
Hormone health, Auto-Immunity, Egg Quality,
Ovulation Issues, Insulin Resistance, Stress &
CAN BE TREATED NATURALLY
Diet, Exercise, Acu-point stimulation,
Supplements, Screening for infections,
Reducing environmental toxins & Effectively
Treating Stress & Depression
Yes, how you think and what you do everyday matters
(even the expression of your genetic code is influenced by your thoughts and behaviors)
the biggest threat to your fertility is the belief that someone else or something else can restore it.
YOU can treat the root cause of your fertility challenges naturally
HOW YOU PARTICIPATE in your own healing, daily. Intuitively you KNOW this but you
probably need help learning HOW TO PARTICIPATE effectively based on your UNIQUE
history, circumstances, symptoms, beliefs, mind and body.
IF YOU WANT TO GET AND STAY PREGNANT YOU WILL BENEFIT IMMENSELY FROM THIS PROCESS.
EVEN IF YOU’RE 40+
Right now, the painful reality is that…
THE FINANCIAL COST OF INFERTILITY IS HIGH, OFTEN IN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS PER ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE CYCLE.
Cost of IVF: $10,000
Cost of 3 months of somatic psychotherapy: $1800+
Cost of 3 months of acupuncture: $ 2000+
Cost of 3 months of daily yoga classes: $ 1680+
So The Mindful Fertility Journal could potentially
SAVE YOU $15,000 dollars!
when you order the mindful fertility journal, you will instantly receive
- A fully interactive fillable document with the downloadable mindfulness audios, yoga videos, acupressure videos, and nutrition guidelines.
- Bonus meditation for men, progress workbook, support call series, IVF/FET/Donor Cycle meditation series, thoughts/feelings journal and unlimited lifetime access
“When a friend recommended you I thought to myself, I
have had enough of this! I can’t do one more
intervention‚ so I half heartedly glanced at the materials you
sent me (including the commitment contract – great idea)
and I realized that I had never TRULY committed before
because I was so afraid of failing – this alone was life
changing for me, and then I just kept showing up to do
the work – like I never had before. This changed my life.
“I really can’t find words to describe how wonderful
my Mindful Fertility experience was! I am currently 22
weeks into my first pregnancy. My husband and I have
tried IVF 2 times, and this time it worked! I am absolutely
convinced that the meditations and acupressure video
series helped me obtain my best lining ever and helped
me conceive. The work has really helped me to relax
and feel confident that I am doing exactly what I need
to do to insure a healthy mind-body. I can’t thank you
enough for this amazing experience!”
Lydia, New York
“WELL… HERE I AM… 5 WEEKS
A few of the miracles I’ve helped create.

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Agents say smuggler hid pounds of the drug in furniture
SALTON CITY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - El Centro Sector Border Patrol says agents discovered nearly 75-pounds of methamphetamine Thursday morning during a best at the Highway 86 checkpoint.
Agents say a Chevy Silverado passed through the checkpoint just after 10 a.m. They say they sent the pickup to secondary inspection. They say that's when a drug-sniffing dog alerted them to a potential problem with some furniture in the truck's bed.
Agents say further inspection revealed several cellophane-wrapped bundles hidden inside the furniture. They say the contents of those packages tested positive as meth.
The bundles weighed almost 75-pounds. They have an estimated street value of more than than $203,000.
Agents arrested the 58-year-old man driving the truck. They say he is a legal permanent resident. Border Patrol turned over the suspect, his truck, and the drugs to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).


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Mike Judge, Co-creator of HBO's Silicon Valley in conversation with Cory Doctorow
July 31st, 8:00pm-9:00pm
Decentralized Web Summit 2018
Speakers: Cory Doctorow, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Special Advisor
Mike Judge, HBO's Silicon Valley, Co-creator
Mike is the famed writer/director of Idiocracy, Office Space, and King of the Hill. Judge will sit down with master polemicist, Cory Doctorow, for a wide ranging conversation about technology, entertainment and of course...the decentralized internet that we all deserve.
Cory Doctorow is an author, journalist, and Special Advisor at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger — the co-editor of Boing Boing and the author of the YA graphic novel IN REAL LIFE, the nonfiction business book INFORMATION DOESN’T WANT TO BE FREE, and young adult novels like HOMELAND, PIRATE CINEMA and LITTLE BROTHER and novels for adults like RAPTURE OF THE NERDS and MAKERS. He works for the Electronic Frontier Foundation and co-founded the UK Open Rights Group. Born in Toronto, Canada, he now lives in Los Angeles.
Videos from the summit:
Michael Judge is an American actor, animator, writer, producer, director and musician. Judge is the creator of the television series Beavis and Butt-Head (1993–97, 2011), and co-creator of the television series King of the Hill (1997–2010), The Goode Family (2009), Silicon Valley (2014–present), and Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus (2017). He also wrote and directed the films Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996), Office Space (1999), Idiocracy (2006) and Extract (2009).
In Season 5 of Judge's HBO series,Silicon Valley, started to explore a quixotic goal: developing a decentralized internet.

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The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement to retain Trey Lyles, according to a report from Chris Haynes. The report does not include any contract salary specifics.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2023
James Ham reports that the deal is a two-year contract for Lyles.
According to a league source, Kings and Trey Lyles have agreed to a new two-year deal. Waiting on confirmation of final numbers.
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) June 30, 2023
Lyles openly spoke about his desire to return to the Kings, so this isn’t exactly surprising news, but it’s still good news. Lyles was a key piece of Sacramento’s bench rotation this season.
Lyles’ deal will likely be the last part of the Kings’ offseason to be officially completed, as the Kings can use his rights to go over the salary cap after finalizing other contracts.
Sam Amick reports that Lyle’s deal is 2 years, $16million, which would be more than Lyles’ early bird rights. It seems like this deal might be using cap space, but we will need to wait to see.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) June 30, 2023
Early Bird allows you to sign a player for 175% of his previous year salary, OR 105% of average NBA player salary from the previous season. That latter calculation is likely how we get to the 2 years for $16 million, meaning the Kings still preserve their cap space.


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Ab initio molecular orbital calculations have been used to study the mechanism of suicide inactivation of ethanolamine ammonia-lyase induced by three different substrate analogues. Analysis of the normal catalytic mechanism with 2-aminoethanol (ethanolamine) as substrate predicts that both the hydrogen-abstraction and hydrogen-reabstraction steps involving the B 12-cofactor are likely to be exothermic. On the other hand, the proposed inactivation mechanism for the first substrate analogue,...[Show more]
Items in Open Research are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.

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The guys at Sidewayz up the ante again with their latest release, Switch 22, which combines the sickest footage of the best riders in wakeboarding. In the same vein as last year’s Switch, Switch 22 goes channel to channel, showcasing unbelievable riding like Shopiro’s switch 900, Wahlman’s 15-foot double-up, Byerly ruling on the wakeskate and Murray sticking everything.
Darin’s insane free-ride segment opens the video and sets the tone for the amazing action to follow. Although Switch 22 lacks some in the quantity of riders, the performances are second to none. Parks sticks the double roll, Wahlman busts giant mute mobes, Regs sticks 7s both ways off the wake and Randy Harris lays down big, method-switch mobes.
To mix things up, the video dives in and out of Spoon watch dials to show scenes of what’s going on in motocross and snowboarding, plus the obligatory Blink 182 video/skate segment.
While not synchronized as precisely to music as Switch, Switch 22 is still an excellent video that’s a must for any fan of wakeboarding. You’ll see great riding, huge airs, people getting worked, unbelievable break dancing and a bunch of general craziness that you won’t find any where else (although we could do without all the bull riding). All this is set to a diverse musical mix of Fat Boy Slim, Southern Culture on the Skids, GBH, Reverend Horton Heat and more.

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Create an informative list of FAQs and answers about:
Dog Pulling On The Leash Solved In 1 Session
Can dog pulling on the leash be solved in one session?
It depends on the dog and the severity of the pulling behavior. While some dogs can make significant progress in one session, others may require ongoing training and practice.
What causes dogs to pull on the leash?
Dogs may pull on the leash due to excitement, fear, and lack of training.
How can I prevent my dog from pulling on the leash?
Teach your dog basic obedience commands such as “sit” and “stay” and use positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior while walking.
What equipment can I use to prevent dogs from pulling on the leash?
Equipment such as head collars, harnesses, and no-pull leashes can be effective in preventing dogs from pulling on the leash. Consult with a professional trainer for recommendations.
Is it okay to use a choke chain to prevent pulling?
No, choke chains can be harmful and may cause injury to a dog’s neck.
How can I train my dog to walk politely on the leash?
Use positive reinforcement techniques to reward good behavior and teach your dog basic obedience commands such as “heel” and “leave it”.
Should I use treats to reward good behavior while walking?
Yes, using treats to reward good behavior can be effective in training your dog to walk politely on the leash.
What should I do if my dog begins to pull on the leash during a walk?
Stop walking and calmly redirect your dog’s attention back to you. Encourage good behavior with treats and praise.
Can a professional trainer help with the dog pulling on the leash?
Yes, a professional trainer can provide guidance and instruction for training your dog to walk politely on the leash.
Should I walk my dog on a short leash to prevent pulling?
Yes, walking your dog on a shorter leash can help prevent pulling and keep your dog close to you.
How long should my dog walk on the leash each day?
The amount of time your dog should walk on the leash each day will depend on their age, breed, and individual needs. Consult with your vet for specific recommendations.
Can playing with my dog before a walk help prevent pulling?
Yes, playing with your dog before a walk can help release pent-up energy and prevent excitement-related pulling.
How should I handle distractions during a walk?
Teach your dog the “leave it” command and use positive reinforcement techniques to redirect your dog’s attention back to you.
How long does it take to see progress with leash training?
It may take several weeks or months of consistent training to see significant progress with leash training.
Should I be patient with my dog during leash training?
Yes, patience and consistency are key to effective leash training. Be consistent with your training and reward good behavior with praise and treats.

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PUEBLO, Colo. — A new ShotSpotter alert system led to an arrest after a drive-by shooting in Pueblo, according to police.
They say the ShotSpotter alert indicated a possible drive-by shooting on Tuesday around 2:15 a.m. The alert was issued for East 14th Street near the intersection of Highway 50 and Troy Avenue.
WATCH: How does ShotSpotter work?
When officers arrived on the scene, they found evidence of gunshots and property damage. Police were also able to get information on the suspect's vehicle.
While investigating, police were informed of a crash near the intersection of Eagleridge Boulevard and North Elizabeth Street.
When officers arrived, they found several people in the vehicle, as well as firearms and firearm accessories. They also confirmed that the vehicle had been involved in the drive-by shooting on East 14th Street.
Police arrested 22-year-old Timothy Roy and 19-year-old Cyrus Highhawk for criminal attempted murder in the first degree and other charges related to the drive-by shooting.
An adult female was also in the car at the time. Police say she was arrested for an unrelated warrant. All three were booked into the Pueblo County Detention Center without incident, according to police.
Pueblo City Council voted to approve sources of funding for the Pueblo Police Department to implement the technology last November.
"ShotSpotter," which is owned by "SoundThinking," works by placing sensors in high crime areas that pick up on the sounds of gunfire.
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Located on the idyllic island of Oahu, Honolulu is the capital and largest city of Hawaii. While Hawaii is part of the United States, it has a culture that is completely unique. Since it is located on an island, Honolulu has easy access to some incredible beaches, jungle, and volcanoes. Experience the diversity of Oahu’s landscape by hiking up Diamond Head, snorkelling, and catching a wave on the island’s famous North Shore. Back in the city centre, Honolulu is a cosmopolitan city that is buzzing with excitement. While walking through Honolulu, you’ll be surrounded by shiny skyscrapers that are an interesting contrast to the bright blue ocean and vivid green jungles of the island. Honolulu is home to great shopping as well as a diverse dining and nightlife scene. Between its city life and nature, Honolulu has something to offer all types of travellers. Direct flights from Auckland to Honolulu Airport make it a great destination for a short tropical getaway or an extended adventure through the Hawaiian islands.
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Each week, you have about 300 cheap flights from Auckland to Honolulu to choose from. Most flights from Auckland to Daniel K. Inouye Airport (HNL) in Honolulu include a stopover, but a few direct flights are available each day as well. A direct flight will get you from AKL to HNL in 8 hours 30 minutes. Some of the major airlines to offer cheap airfares from Auckland to Honolulu include Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines.
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The most budget-friendly way to reach Auckland Airport is on the city’s SkyBus. The SkyBus departs from Customs Street East every 10 minutes and operates 24 hours a day. On the way to Auckland Airport, the SkyBus also picks up passengers from Queen Street, Dominion Road, Symonds Street, and Mount Eden Road. Departing from the CBD, the SkyBus will get you into Auckland Airport in about 40 to 60 minutes. A one-way ticket on the SkyBus costs $18 NZD, and a return ticket costs $32 NZD.
If you would prefer to catch a taxi or an Uber to the airport, you’ll arrive in less than a half hour from the CBD. Taxis and Ubers are available from locations all over the Auckland region. Taxis in Auckland calculate fare using meters. If you are travelling from the CBD or inner suburbs, a taxi to the airport will come to about $60 NZD.
Parking at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport offers several car parks that have easy access to the International Terminal. Pre-book your parking space to secure the best rates for your trip to Hawaii.
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• Car Park A offers the lowest rates. Spots are uncovered and are located a 2 to 3 minute walk from the International Terminal. Weekly rates start at $75 NZD.
• Valet Parking is available for even more convenience. Pull up to the terminal, and an attendant will park your car. Covered valet spots start at $139 NZD per week, and uncovered spots in the valet car park start at $130 NZD for a week.
Arriving in Honolulu
There is one airport in Honolulu, which receives the majority of international flights into Hawaii. Honolulu’s airport is called Daniel K. Inouye Airport (HNL) and is ideally located just 8 kilometres (5 miles) from Downtown Honolulu. If you enjoy having a window seat when you fly, be sure to book a window seat for your return flights from Auckland to Honolulu. Between the city’s green hills and volcanoes, bright blue water, and shiny skyscrapers, the view arriving into Honolulu is incredible.
How to Get from Daniel K. Inouye Airport (HNL) to Your Honolulu Hotel or Accommodation
Once your flight has touched down at Daniel K. Inouye Airport (HNL), you can reach the city centre on public transport. The public bus system in Honolulu is simply called TheBus and offers three routes from the airport. Routes 19 and 20 both offer bus stops throughout central Honolulu and the beachside neighbourhood of Waikiki. Bus 31 travels to the Kalihi Transit Center. From there, you can catch buses to destinations all over the island of Oahu, including the popular North Shore. Tickets to ride TheBus cost $2.50 USD ($3.75 NZD).
From Daniel K. Inouye Airport (HNL), you also have the option to catch a shuttle to your hotel. Shuttle buses operate on an as-needed basis and are located just outside of baggage claim. Shuttles can be pre-booked or reserved on the spot for the same price. Tickets for the airport’s shuttle cost $16 USD ($23.85 NZD) per person and include two suitcases along with a small carry-on bag. If you brought your surfboard along to Hawaii, the shuttle can also accommodate it for an additional $22 USD ($32.80 NZD).
If you would like to catch a taxi from Daniel K. Inouye Airport (HNL) to your hotel, they are available on the centre median outside of baggage claim. Travelling from the airport, taxis calculate the fare using meters. Taxi fare into Downtown Honolulu or Waikiki typically costs about $40 to $45 USD ($59.65 to $67.10 NZD) and takes about 15 minutes. Taxis will also add a small surcharge of 50 cents USD (75 cents NZD) for each piece of luggage.
Things to do in Honolulu
Until 1893, Hawaii was a kingdom with its own royal family. The best place to learn about this aspect of the state’s history is by paying a visit to the Iolani Palace in Honolulu, which was once home to Hawaii’s royal family. Within the palace you can learn all about Hawaii’s culture before it became a US state. The design of Iolani Palace is grand on both the inside and outside.
Diamond Head Crater
While visiting Hawaii, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to scenic hikes. One of the state’s most famous hikes is at the Diamond Head Crater, which is a short distance from Honolulu’s Waikiki neighbourhood. Diamond Head is an inactive volcano with an easy hour-long hike to the top. Once you’ve reached the summit of Diamond Head, you’ll be rewarded with a gorgeous view over Honolulu, the ocean, and the bright green Hawaiian landscape.
The attack on Pearl Harbor is one of the most significant events to happen in Hawaii’s history. In December 1941, the naval base at Pearl Harbor was bombed. This is the event that caused the United States to enter into World War II. When visiting Pearl Harbor today, you can learn about the bombing, how it affected Hawaii, and the aftermath of the US entering World War II. Within Pearl Harbor, there are several memorials, including several ships, a submarine, and a museum.
Go to the Beach
A trip to Hawaii would not be complete without a few visits to the beach. All around the island of Oahu, there are countless beaches where you can experience the beauty of Hawaii. Within the city, Waikiki Beach is a popular spot due to its close proximity to Downtown Honolulu. Just outside Honolulu, Lanikai Beach is an oasis with small crowds, calm ocean waves, and beautiful blue water. On the North Shore of Oahu, you’ll find one of the most famous surfing spots in the world. Spend some time relaxing at the beach, and if you’ve never tried surfing before, what better place to try for the first time than Hawaii?
Kalakaua Avenue is a long road that stretches throughout central Honolulu and the coastal neighbourhood of Waikiki. The street is lined with palm trees, which give it a true tropical atmosphere. There are plenty of activities to enjoy along Kalakaua Avenue, including shops, restaurants, and bars.
Koko Head and Hanauma Bay
Koko Head is a mountain located east of Honolulu and is home to a challenging hike. This hike is unique in that you walk up an old railroad track rather than a typical hiking trail. Once you reach the top of Koko Head, you’ll be amazed at the view of Honolulu and the Oahu coastline. After visiting Koko Head, head over to the nearby Hanauma Bay. Within the bay, there is calm, clear water which offers the perfect conditions for snorkelling. Snorkelling in Hanauma Bay, you’ll be able to see lots of tropical fish, colourful coral, and even some turtles.

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Israel is on track for an unprecedented third elections in 12 months, right-wing Yisrael Beytenu leader, Avigdor Lieberman, said Wednesday.
Lieberman blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz for failing to establish a unity government at a new conference.
Gantz has until Wednesday midnight to put together a coalition before a mandate is returned to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. But without Lieberman that appears virtually impossible for Gantz to do so.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City will honor the legacy of Chris Ford with an eight-team June Madness basketball tournament June 10-11.
The Chris Ford Memorial Basketball Tournament, which will include a kickoff cocktail party June 9, will be held in the club’s newly renovated Evolution Arena in its MGM Teen Center at 317 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Adult teams of local sponsors, businesses and organizations will compete in an elimination-style bracket, with the champions receiving the Club Cup. The club plans to make the tournament an annual event, and the team name of the champions will be engraved on the cup.
Six teams have signed up for $2,500, leaving two spots open. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.


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An under construction flyover collapsed in Kolkata on Thursday afternoon that has already claimed 25 lives.
A video of the disaster showed the Vivekananda Road Flyover -- whose foundation was laid in 2008 and where work began in February 2009 -- suddenly crashing with a roar, giving no time for anyone under it to escape.
As rescue operations are underway, witnesses recount the horror the structure come crashing down.
Witnesses told news channels that the collapse sounded like a bomb, shaking the surrounding buildings and engulfing pedestrians, rickshaws, cars and buses. The portion of the overpass that fell was more than 300 feet long.
Amzad Hussain, a roadside fruit seller, said the incident took place at around 12:10 pm. “It appeared that the whole sky came down. The sound was deafening and the whole area was trembling. Initially I thought it was an earthquake. In fact, seeing people running helter skelter I ran away from my shop and as I found a massive dust swirling in air, I realised that the bridge has collapsed,” Amzad said.
Many locals said they were fleeing their houses for fear that more of the damaged structure could collapse.
“We heard a massive bang sound and our house shook violently. We thought it was an earthquake,” 45-year-old resident Sunita Agarwal.
After the collapse, Family members hysterically moved around with printouts of parents and asking policemen whether they had been spotted from the underneath the collapsed portion of the bridge in the central part of the city.
Vikash, who was at the spot but survived said, “I was crossing the road. Suddenly, I for no reason felt like sprinting... Trust me there was no reason, I just felt like running and cross the road… I know that it’s because of Hanumanji I have survived the collapse. I have got a new lease of life.”
“I thought it was an earthquake when my living room started shaking,” Amar Tiwari, who lives on the Kali Krishna Tagore Street, told The Telegraph. “A chunk fell on a bus, then a stall and then the Posta police kiosk and the Kali temple... and then the whole area got covered in dust,” he told the paper.


Glenrothes Strollers FC have recently received an award as the SFA grassroots Community Football Club of the Year. In a prestigous event held at Hampden Park the award was presented by Kenny Dalgleish and Craig Levein. This award is in recognition of the progress the club have made in grass roots football. Having taken a long term lease on their own park and secured substantial investment to improve the facility at OverStenton, the club have been held up as a role model for the rest of Scotland.
This has all helped the clubs membership expand by 80% in 2 years and they have added a girls and Adults section. They have also had their football coaches volunteering in their local primary schools, delivering football sessions. Really making the club an integral part of the Glenrothes Community. Future plans include installation of floodlighting, pitch barrier fencing and a club house.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 in Rajya Sabha today. The House has allotted six hours for the debate on the contentious bill. The Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha on Monday where 311 MPs voted in favour of the legislation and 80 against.
The ruling BJP is confident that the legislation will comfortably cross the majority mark. With a total strength of 240 members, the BJP-led NDA will need 121 votes to cross the halfway mark.
The bill seeks to amend the Citizenship Amendment Act, 1955, to ease the citizenship process for Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists fleeing persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
Large parts of the Northeast are witnessing shutdown as students’ unions, Left-democratic organisations, and civil society continue to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
8:30 pm: Statement by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on the “unconstitutional” Citizenship Amendment Bill.
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 11, 2019
8:20 pm: The Bill was put to voting in Rajya Sabha. It is passed with 117 in favour and 92 against.
8:10 pm: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha MP said Shiv Sena has boycotted the voting
7:50 pm: Rajya Sabha votes on whether to send CAB to the select Parliamentary committee. The proposal is defeated. The Bill will not be sent to select Parliamentary committee of the House.
7:20 pm: “The remarks by opposition party members are similar to statements made by Pakistani leaders,” said Amit Shah while attacking Kapil Sibal.
6:45 pm: Amit Shah in his reply said, “Members of opposition parties did not even bother to appreciate the fact that people from 6 religions have been included. But, the focus is only on why Muslims are not included.” He further said “Can followers of Islam in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan be called minority? No. When the religion of the State is Islam, then, chances of persecution of Muslims is lesser.”
6:30 pm: “Our law of the country has provisions for giving citizenship to persecuted Muslims; 566 Muslims given Indian citizenship,” said Home Minister in Rajya Sabha
6:25 pm: Following the protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019, curfew has been imposed in Guwahati since 6:15 pm today.
6:24 pm: “This Bill would not have been required if there was no partition. The situation created after the partition demanded this legislation. If this bill was brought 50 years ago, then the situation had not been so severe today,” said Shah.
6:20 pm: Amit Shah is addressing the House to reply to the concerns raised by 44 MPs in the Rajya Sabha today.
6:00 pm: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad also opposed the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha and questioned the arbitrary inclusion of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh in the bill. He also questioned the ruling party if they even know that Muslims are also persecuted in the countries they have chosen?”
5:30 pm: KK Ragesh of CPI(M) opposed the bill and said the bill is nothing but an attempt to divert the attention of people from many other serious issues. “The government with the help of this bill intends to divide the country on religious lines to fulfil its fascistic agenda. Our Constitution is Baba Saheb’s constitution. “Manusmriti” or “Bunch of Thoughts” is not our constitution”, he said.
4:50 pm: Subramanian Swamy in his address said that the opposition seems to be confused between the CAB and NRC. “The members of the House are misleading the House by speaking on NRC”, said Swamy.
4:46 pm: Ripun Bora of Indian National Congress opposes the Bill. He said that government doesn’t have any information or data regarding how many people have applied from these three neighbouring countries for citizenship or their religious identity. “I government doesn’t have any data, then on what basis the government is bringing this bill. The government want to fulfil its hidden agenda of polarization”, he added.
4:10 pm: Sanjay Singh of Aam Aadmi Party addressed the House and opposed the bill. I am opposing this Bill as it is against the Constitution made by Baba Saheb Ambedkar. It is against the Preamble of the Constitution. It is against the India of the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh.
3: 55 pm Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted a statement against the Citizenship Amendment Bill and said, “The Citizenship Amendment Bill is an attack on the secular and democratic character of India.”
The Citizenship Amendment Bill is an attack on the secular and democratic character of India. The move to decide citizenship on the basis of religion amounts to a rejection of the Constitution. It will only take our country backward. Our hard-fought freedom is at stake. pic.twitter.com/Yg9Y8QJLUx
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) December 11, 2019
3:50 pm: KG Kenye of Naga People’s Front (NPF) on CAB: I support this Bill. People in the North-East have no religious bias. It’s not about religion, minority or majority communities. The bill is about illegal migrants who’ve come into our region and are posing a threat to our demography.
3:46 pm: “The government is attempting to target a community without naming it. Home Minister said that Indian Muslims need nor fear. I say they never feared you and never will. Those who do not have any idea of India cannot protect India”, said Sibal.
3:45 pm: Kapil Sibal further adds, “CAB wouldn’t have been needed if Congress hadn’t allowed partition on the basis of religion.”
3:40 pm: Kapil Sibal on CAB: “Two nation theory was not ours. If this bill is passed today, then you will be accused of creating two nations on the basis of religion. We believe in one nation. I request the Home Minister to take back that baseless remark against Congress.”
3:15 pm: Manoj Jha of RJD calls the bill unconstitutional and immoral.
3:10 pm: Satish Chandra Mishra of BSP said his party opposes the bill. “Why are you violating Article 14 by excluding Muslims” asked Chandra.
3:05 pm: AIADMK leader D Jayakumar on Citizenship Bill: The Bill is not against Srilankan Tamils and Tamil Nadu. We extend our support to CAB in Parliament
3:00 pm: Sanjay Raut stood up to explain his party’s position on CAB. I heard the leaders of the ruling party saying that if you support the bill, then you’re anti-national”, said Raut. He further added, “We do not need certificates of our loyalty from anyone. This is not Pakistan’s assembly, so stop giving certificates to the members opposing the Bill in the House.”
2:50 pm: K Alphons from BJP rises and defends the Bill. He said, “It is clear how the minority population has considerably fallen down in the neighbouring countries due to religious persecution.” If we call the world a family, shouldn’t we intervene to protect them? added Alphons.
2:47 pm: CAB will go to the court and will be struck down, said Chidambram.
2:45 pm: “How can you arbitrarily select Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, while excluding other neighbouring countries. How can you select these religious minorities while leaving out other sects, sub-sects and religion?” The classification is arbitrary and unreasonable, said Chidambaram in his address.
2:20 pm: CPM’s TR Rangarajan opposed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and said that the secularism is a part of the Constitution’s basic structure. The bill is unconstitutional as it deliberately intends to leave out Muslims. It is incorrect on the part of the Home Minister to say that Muslims cannot be persecuted in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
2:07 pm: Opposing the Bill, Rao said that the government cannot alienate the minority community within the country and go against the constitutional ethos.
2: 05 pm: K Keshava Rao of Telangana Rashtra Samiti said that he does not believe that India was carved out on the basis of religion. “At that time British India and many other small princely states came together to form a nation,” he said
2:00 pm: Centre starts withdrawing the paramilitary forces deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, and moves them to Assam.
1:50 pm: SR Balasubramaniam of AIADMK said, “Except for our few doubts, we extend our overall support to the bill.”
1:45 pm: Samajwadi Party’s Javed Ali Khan rises to address the House on CAB 2019. He said, “What Jinnah couldn’t achieve, the CAB and NRC intend to do.” He reads out from Golwalkar’s book and called the bill a planned conspiracy.
1:40 pm: Ram Chandra Prasad Singh of Janta Dal United [JD(U)], rises to address the Upper House. “I am amazed at how members have distracted the house from what the bill intends to states. Why are we even discussing here about Indian minorities? I fail to understand how the bill is against our Preamble?” JD(U) supports the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019,” he said.
1:32 pm: How have you treated the Bengali Hindus, asks Derek. “60% of detention camps in Bengal are full of Bengali Hindus. Now, you want these Hindus to re-apply for their citizenship through CAB”, he said in an attacking tone. He further compared Jews being called rats by Nazis and illegal immigrants being called termites by the Home Minister.
1:28 pm: Derek said that there will be peoples’ movement against the bill. Those who cannot remember the past, are deemed to repeat it. He compares detention camps to concentration camps.
1:25 pm: It seems the framers of the bill are inspired by the Nazis. They are taking India from democracy to dictatorship.
1:24 pm: Derek O’ Brien opposed the bill. He said the government intends to protect the rights of the minorities in neighbouring countries. While two crore people in this country have lost their jobs. What about their rights?
1:20 pm: JP Nadda stood up in defence of the bill. He in his address said, “The founding fathers of this country wanted the minorities in both the countries to get protection. But the reality was very different. In Jawahar-Liyaqat Ali Pact it was decided that the minorities would be divided. In 1950, when the Constitution was adopted, we made it secular, but Pakistan chose to become a theocratic nation.”
He also said that documented evidence shows that minorities have grown in India, but the population of Pakistan’s minorities have gone down significantly.
12:55 pm: Union Home Minister has discussed and listened to the voice of the people of the northeast, Union Minister. “The concerns of the indigenous people of the North-East region are being addressed thoroughly by our government”, Kiren Rijiju said.
12:50 pm: “If the Bill is in the interest of the common people, then why there is grave insecurity in the minds of the youth of the North-East today?” says Sharma.
12:48 pm: India has ratified the Human Rights Convention’s accord. No manifesto or party programs should go against the Constitution.
12:46 pm: “The bill brought by the Centre is an assault on the very foundation of the Indian constitution, it is an assault on the Republic of India. It hurts the soul of India. It fails the morality test”, said Sharma. The bill goes against the Preamble of the Constitution. Sharma further adds, “The bill is an insult to our founding fathers who drafted our constitution, you (Amit Shah) are insulting their wisdom. We have given shelter to people who came over from Pakistan post Partition. Two among them have been our prime ministers — Dr Manmohan Singh and IK Gujral.”
12:45 pm: Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma opposes the Bill and questioned the Centre’s intention of rushing in formulating the amended bill. “I and my party firmly oppose this bill which goes against the secular ethos of the country”, said Sharma.
12:40 pm: The refugees who have entered India before 31 December 2014 will be granted citizenship retrospectively from the day they arrived here. Any cases pertaining to migration will be withdrawn. The Bill will not be applicable in Inner Line Permit areas of northeastern states, said Union Home Minister while explaining the concerns over CAB.
12:30 pm: In 1985, the Assam accord happened. We have introduced a provision in clause 6 to protect the indigenous culture of the state, said Amit Shah.
12:10 pm: The minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh are being persecuted. There has been an almost 20% decline in population of religious minorities in both countries. Either they were killed or fled to India for shelter.
12:05 pm: Rejecting the requests of Trinamool Congress to send the bill back to Lok Sabha for reconsideration and calling the bill “defective” because it “divides the nation on the basis of religion”, Venkaiah Naidu said, “The Bill is in order, there is no reason to demand “reconsideration of bill as the Lok Sabha has passed this bill, and it is very much in order.”
12:02 pm: The Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 tabled in the Rajya Sabha by Home Minister Amit Shah.
11:45 am Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, “We need our doubts on the bill to be cleared. If we don’t get satisfactory answers, then our stand could be different from what we took in Lok Sabha.” Raut further said that the government is attempting to create a Hindu-Muslim divide for their narrow vote-bank politics.
11:25 am: Prime Minister while addressing the BJP Parliamentary meeting in the Parliament library today said, “The Bill will come as a relief to people who are fleeing religious persecution. Modi also said some opposition parties are speaking the same language as Pakistan.”
11:05 am: The Rajya Sabha erupted in protest and ruckus prevailed as soon as the Rajya Sabha session was convened. Despite several warnings from the Chairman Venkaiah Naidu, the opposition members continued to protest and speak against the Bill. The Chairman eventually stalled the proceedings and suspended the live telecast.
10:55 am: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi said, “Prime Minister while referring to the Citizenship Bill said it will be written in golden letters for people who are persecuted on the basis of religion”
10:49 am: Condemning the CAB, Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “The CAB is an attempt by Modi-Shah Govt to ethnically cleanse the North East. It is a criminal attack on the North East, their way of life and the idea of India.”
The CAB is a attempt by Modi-Shah Govt to ethnically cleanse the North East. It is a criminal attack on the North East, their way of life and the idea of India.
I stand in solidarity with the people of the North East and am at their service.https://t.co/XLDNAOzRuZ
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 11, 2019