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Radiation Panic Grips Mumbai
Rohita Doshi, a 53-year old Mumbai resident, recently lined the walls of her bedroom with aluminum sheets, and placed tinted film on her home's windows.
Although "it's an expenditure and a nuisance," says Ms. Doshi, a mother and an art consultant, she says she did this to protect her family. "This isn't just paranoia."
She is one of a growing number of people across her city who are taking steps to insulate their homes from what they feel are the harmful effects of cellphone tower radiation.
There is no scientific consensus on whether this type of radiation is damaging to health. In May 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which is part of the World Health Organization, said there is "limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans" from phone tower radiation. But the agency's study also warned that the "technology used in cell phone towers is too recent to rule out possible long-term effects."
Although there is no conclusive scientific proof, many Mumbai residents are unwilling to take the risk and are battling for phone towers to be removed from parts of the city.
"Even if there is a small chance that these towers will affect my health, why will I want to have them near my house?" says Smita Agarwal, a 44-year-old housewife who blames her frequent headaches, fatigue and insomnia on the antennae installed on the terrace above her South Mumbai flat. These days, Ms. Agarwal and the rest of her family stay clear of their living room, which is directly below the antennae. She has also placed taller plants near the windows, saying these could help shield her family from the emissions from the cellphone tower opposite her house.
Ms. Agarwal has been lobbying her neighbors to push for the antennae to be removed from her rooftop, so far with no success, as not all residents are convinced that radiation from cellphone towers could be injurious to health. Telecom operators also pay her building's administrative body to keep the antennae on the building.
Ms. Agarwal and Ms. Doshi are both members of a Mumbai association that is lobbying the central government to lower existing caps on emissions from cell phone towers, citing apparent links to memory loss, skin disorders and even cancer.
The debate is gaining momentum, with Bollywood celebrities like actor Farhan Akhtar endorsing the cause against phone towers, and the issue receiving extensive attention in the local media, with articles as well as T.V. talk shows zooming in on the potential health hazards.
To quell fears, in December the telecom ministry issued health-and-safety guidelines related to handsets and mobile phone towers, and published them in local newspapers. While reassuring citizens that "India has adopted one of the most stringent Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) exposure norms in the world," and dispelling myths that cellphones or phone towers are linked to headaches or brain cancer, the notice also recommended people to limit the duration of phone calls, to hold handsets as far as possible from their body, and to keep distance from antennae directly facing them.
Milind Deora, India's Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and a member of Parliament from Mumbai, says that unless research proves otherwise, the guidelines in place in India are strong enough. In September, India introduced new guidelines on radiation from cellphone towers that are even stricter than those recommended by the World Health Organization, setting the limit for electromagnetic field radiation from cellphone towers and antennae at 1 watt per square meter for every site or 0.45 W per square meter depending on the frequency used by the tower.
But "Panchayats [village councils], municipalities and state governments should also enforce the guidelines" the telecom ministry has laid for the installation of cell phone towers, he says.
He also added that telecom companies "should be more cooperative" in abiding to existing regulations. Since the Indian government introduced stricter emission norms in September, he says there have been 83 cases of misconduct, said Mr. Deora.
But many residents say these guidelines are not enough. They want even lower emission norms, and rules limiting where cellphone towers or antennae can be set up, an area that falls under the competency of individual state governments.
In Mumbai, the local government last month proposed a policy that, if introduced, would restrict where cellphone towers can be installed in the city. It sets minimum distances between towers and buildings like schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
The new policy would also require companies wishing to install a transmission tower on a residential building to get the approval of the building's board, or of 70% of the residents in the building.
It's unclear how soon this policy could be approved and enforced, if at all. If given a green light, it would force operators to remove or relocate a number of towers across the city, a costly process that they want to avoid.
Rajan S. Mathews, director general of the Cellular Operators Association of India, an industry body representing the country's major telecom operators, rejects claims that phone tower radiation is linked to health risks, citing the lack of scientific proof. He warns says implementing this new policy would needlessly scare Mumbai's citizens.
The new guidelines would also significantly worsen network coverage in this city of over 18 million people. "There will be reduction in coverage areas by 20% and one may see a lot of congestion and out of coverage messages," says Mr. Mathews, who adds some towers have already been removed over protests from worried residents.
Residents say worse network coverage is a small price to pay, if it saves them from health problems. "Health comes before mobile connectivity," says Prakash Munshi, another resident.
Elsewhere in India, amid pressure from residents, local governments have already implemented policies restricting where mobile towers can be installed. The state government of Rajasthan in November banned mobile phone towers from hospitals, schools, college buildings, and play grounds.
Several telecom industry bodies, including the COAI, petitioned against the order, which was later upheld by the Rajasthan High Court. They have filed an appeal against parts of the order with the Supreme Court of India, and the next hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
Separately, a parliamentary committee was recently set up to look into allegations that emissions from cellphone towers are linked to health hazards.
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Fighting Gum Disease: How To Keep Your Teeth
More than 75 percent of Americans over 35 have some form of gum disease. In its earliest stage, your gums might swell and bleed easily. At its worst, you might lose your teeth. The bottom line? If you want to keep your teeth, you must take care of your gums.
The mouth is a busy place, with millions of bacteria constantly on the move. While some bacteria are harmless, others can attack the teeth and gums. Harmful bacteria are contained in a colorless sticky film called plaque, the cause of gum disease. If not removed, plaque builds up on the teeth and ultimately irritates the gums and causes bleeding. Left unchecked, bone and connective tissue are destroyed, and teeth often become loose and may have to be removed.
A recent poll of 1,000 people over 35 done by Harris Interactive Inc. found that 60 percent of adults surveyed knew little, if anything, about gum disease, the symptoms, available treatments, and — most importantly — the consequences. And 39 percent do not visit a dentist regularly. Yet, gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. Moreover, a Surgeon General's report issued in May 2000 labeled Americans' bad oral health a "silent epidemic" and called for a national effort to improve oral health among all Americans.
The good news is that in most people gum disease is preventable. Attention to everyday oral hygiene (brushing and flossing), coupled with professional cleanings twice a year, could be all that's needed to prevent gum disease — and actually reverse the early stage — and help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.
In addition, several products have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration specifically to diagnose and treat gum disease and even regenerate lost bone. These products may help improve the effectiveness of the professional care you receive. (See "FDA-Approved Products for Gum Disease".)
What is Gum Disease?
In the broadest sense, the term gum disease — or periodontal disease — describes bacterial growth and production of factors that gradually destroy the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth. "Periodontal" means "around the tooth."
Gum disease begins with plaque, which is always forming on your teeth, without you even knowing it. When it accumulates to excessive levels, it can harden into a substance called tartar (calculus) in as little as 24 hours. Tartar is so tightly bound to teeth that it can be removed only during a professional cleaning.
Gingivitis and periodontitis are the two main stages of gum disease. Each stage is characterized by what a dentist sees and feels in your mouth, and by what's happening under your gumline. Although gingivitis usually precedes periodontitis, it's important to know that not all gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.
In the early stage of gingivitis, the gums can become red and swollen and bleed easily, often during toothbrushing. Bleeding, although not always a symptom of gingivitis, is a signal that your mouth is unhealthy and needs attention. The gums may be irritated, but the teeth are still firmly planted in their sockets. No bone or other tissue damage has occurred at this stage. Although dental disease in America remains a serious public health concern, recent developments indicate that the situation is far from hopeless.
Frederick N. Hyman, D.D.S., a dental officer in the FDA's dermatologic and dental drug products division, says that because people seem to be paying more attention to oral hygiene as part of personal grooming, the payoff is "a decline in gingivitis over recent years." Hyman adds that "gingivitis can be reversed in nearly all cases when proper plaque control is practiced," consisting, in part, of daily brushing and flossing.
When gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis. At this point, the inner layer of the gum and bone pull away from the teeth (recede) and form pockets. These small spaces between teeth and gums may collect debris and can become infected. The body's immune system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads and grows below the gumline. Bacterial toxins and the body's enzymes fighting the infection actually start to break down the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed.
At this point, because there is no longer an anchor for the teeth, they become progressively looser, and the ultimate outcome is tooth loss.
Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease
Periodontal disease may progress painlessly, producing few obvious signs, even in the late stages of the disease. Then one day, on a visit to your dentist, you might be told that you have chronic gum disease and that you may be at increased risk of losing your teeth.
Although the symptoms of periodontal disease often are subtle, the condition is not entirely without warning signs. Certain symptoms may point to some form of the disease. They include:
- Gums that bleed during and after toothbrushing
- Red, swollen or tender gums
- Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth
- Receding Gums
- Formation of deep pockets between teeth and gums
- Loose or shifting teeth
- Changes in the way teeth fit together on biting, or in the fit of partial dentures
Even if you don't notice any symptoms, you may still have some degree of gum disease. Some people have gum disease only around certain teeth, such as those in the back of the mouth, which they cannot see. Only a dentist or a periodontist — a dentist who specializes in gum disease — can recognize and determine the progression of gum disease.
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) says that up to 30 percent of the U.S. population may be genetically susceptible to gum disease. And, despite aggressive oral care habits, people who are genetically predisposed may be up to six times more likely to develop some form of gum disease. Genetic testing to identify these people can help by encouraging early treatment that may help them keep their teeth for a lifetime.
During a periodontal exam, your gums are checked for bleeding, swelling, and firmness. The teeth are checked for movement and sensitivity. Your bite is assessed. Full-mouth X-rays can help detect the breakdown of bone surrounding your teeth.
Periodontal probing determines how severe your disease is. A probe is like a tiny ruler that is gently inserted into pockets around teeth. The deeper the pocket, the more severe the disease.
In healthy gums, the pockets measure less than 3 millimeters — about one-eighth of an inch — and no bone loss appears on X-rays. Gums are tight against the teeth and have pink tips. Pockets that measure 3 millimeters to 5 millimeters indicate signs of disease. Tartar may be progressing below the gumline and some bone loss could be evident. Pockets that are 5 millimeters or deeper indicate a serious condition that usually includes receding gums and a greater degree of bone loss.
Following the evaluation, your dentist or periodontist will recommend treatment options. Methods used to treat gum disease vary and are based on the stage of the disease.
The goal of periodontal treatment is to control any infection that exists and to halt the progression of the disease. Treatment options involve home care that includes healthy eating and proper brushing and flossing, non-surgical therapy that controls the growth of harmful bacteria and, in more advanced cases of the disease, surgery to restore supportive tissues.
Although brushing and flossing are equally important, brushing eliminates only the plaque from the surfaces of the teeth that the brush can reach. Flossing, on the other hand, removes plaque from in between the teeth and under the gumline. Both should be used as part of a regular at-home, self-care treatment plan. Some dentists also recommend specialized toothbrushes, such as those that are motorized and have smaller heads, which may be a more effective method of removing plaque than a standard toothbrush.
John J. Golski, D.D.S., a Frederick, Md., periodontist, says that the rationale behind flossing is not "just to get the food out." From the periodontal standpoint, Golski says, "You're flossing to remove plaque — the real culprit behind gum disease," adding that proper brushing and flossing techniques are critical.
During a typical checkup, your dentist or dental hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline of all your teeth. If you have some signs of gingivitis, your dentist may recommend that you return for future cleanings more often than twice a year. Your dentist may also recommend that you use a toothpaste or mouth rinse that is FDA-approved for fighting gingivitis.
If your dentist determines that you have some bone loss or that the gums have receded from the teeth, the standard treatment is an intensive deep-cleaning, a non-surgical method called scaling and root planning (SRP). Scaling scrapes the plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline. Root planning smoothes rough spots on the tooth root where germs collect and help remove bacteria that can contribute to the disease. This smooth, clean surface helps allow the gums to reattach to the teeth.
A relatively new drug in the arsenal against serious gum disease called Periostat (doxycycline-hyclate) was approved by the FDA in 1998 to be used in combination with SRP. While SRP primarily eliminates bacteria, Periostat, which is taken orally, suppresses the action of collagenase, an enzyme that causes the destruction of the teeth and gums.
Periodontal procedures such as SRP, and even surgery, are most often done in the office. The time spent, the degree of discomfort, and healing times vary. All depend on the type and extent of the procedure and the person's overall health. Local anesthesia to numb the treatment area usually is given before some treatments. If necessary, medication is given to help you relax. Incisions may be closed with stitches designed to dissolve and may be covered with a protective dressing.
Susan Runner, D.D.S., chief of the Dental Devices Branch in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, says that devices have been approved both for diagnosing gum diseases and promoting regeneration of periodontal tissue.
"Periodontal membranes, along with bone-filling material, are used in the treatment of the condition to help repair damage resulting from periodontal disease," Runner says. "Tissue engineering devices mimic the biological characteristics of the wound-healing process, and may help stimulate bone cells to grow."
Opinions about which treatment methods to use vary in the periodontal field. For some people, certain procedures may be safer, more effective, and more comfortable than others may be. Which treatment your dentist or periodontist chooses will most likely depend on how far your disease has progressed, how you may have responded to earlier treatments or your overall health.
"Generally, we all have the same goals, but the methods for getting to them may be different," says Golski. "One size doesn't fit all." Professional treatment can promote reattachment of healthy gums to teeth, reduce swelling, the depth of pockets, and the risk of infection, and stop further damage.
"But in the end," Golski says, "nothing will work without a compliant patient."
Antibiotic Treatments
Antibiotic treatments can be used either in combination with surgery and other therapies or alone, to reduce or temporarily eliminate the bacteria associated with periodontal disease.
However, doctors, dentists, and public health officials are becoming more concerned that overuse of these antibiotics can increase the risk of bacterial resistance to these drugs. When germs become resistant to antibiotics, the drugs lose the ability to fight infection.
"The resistance we're worried about," explains Robert Genco, D.D.S., Ph.D., chairman of the oral biology department at The State University of New York at Buffalo, "is in association with antibiotics in the traditional use; those at higher levels in the blood that kill bacteria."
Jerry Gordon, D.M.D., of Bensalem, Pa., shares Genco's concerns. "There is a role for antibiotics in periodontal disease," Gordon says, "but you have to be very selective in your use."
Each time a person takes penicillin or another antibiotic for a bacterial infection, the drug may kill most of the bacteria. But a few germs may survive by mutating or acquiring resistance genes from other bacteria. These surviving genes can multiply quickly, creating drug-resistant strains. The presence of these strains may mean that the person's next infection will not respond to another dose of the same antibiotic. And this overuse would be detrimental to people if they develop a life-threatening illness for which antibiotics would no longer be helpful.
John V. Kelsey, D.D.S., a dental team leader in the FDA's dermatologic and dental drug products division, says, "The widespread use of systemic antibiotics is generating resistant organisms, and that's a problem." And that fact, he says, "has prompted the industry to develop new strategies that would reduce the risk of resistance developing."
For example, three relatively new drugs — Atridox (doxycycline-hyclate), PerioChip (chlorhexidine gluconate), and Arestin (minocycline) — are antibiotics that were approved in sustained-release doses to be applied into the periodontal pocket. Local application of antibiotics to the gum surface may not affect the entire body, as do oral antibiotics.
Oral Health and Overall Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers have uncovered potential links between periodontal disease and other serious health conditions. In people with healthy immune systems, the influx of oral bacteria into the bloodstream is usually harmless. But under certain circumstances, the CDC says, the microorganisms that live in the human mouth can cause problems elsewhere in the body "if normal protective barriers in the mouth are breached."
If you have diabetes, for example, you are at higher risk of developing infections such as periodontal disease. These infections can impair the body's ability to process or use insulin, which may cause your diabetes to be more difficult to manage. Diabetes is not only a risk factor for periodontal disease, but Periodontal Disease may make diabetes worse.
However, the CDC cautions that there is not enough evidence to conclude that oral infections actually cause or contribute to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other serious health problems. More research is underway to determine whether the associations are causal or coincidental.
Other Common Measures for Treating Gum Disease:
- Curettage — a scraping away of the diseased gum tissue in the infected pocket, which permits the infected area to heal.
- Flap surgery — involves lifting back the gums and removing the tartar. The gums are then sewn back in place so that the tissue fits snugly around the tooth. This method also reduces the pocket and areas where bacteria grow.
- Bone grafts — used to replace bone destroyed by periodontitis. Tiny fragments of your own bone, synthetic bone, or donated bone are placed where bone was lost. These grafts serve as a platform for the regrowth of bone, which restores stability to teeth.
- Soft tissue grafts — reinforce thin gums or fill in places where gums have receded. Grafted tissue, most often taken from the roof of the mouth, is stitched in place over the affected area.
- Guided tissue regeneration — stimulates bone and gum tissue growth. Done in combination with flap surgery, a small piece of mesh-like fabric is inserted between the bone and gum tissue. This keeps the gum tissue from growing into the area where the bone should be, allowing the bone and connective tissue to regrow to better support the teeth.
- Bone (osseous) surgery — smoothes shallow craters in the bone due to moderate and advanced bone loss. Following flap surgery, the bone around the tooth is reshaped to decrease the craters. This makes it harder for bacteria to collect and grow.
- Medications — in pill form are used to help kill the germs that cause periodontitis or suppress the destruction of the tooth's attachment to the bone. There are also antibiotic gels, fibers or chips applied directly to the infected pocket. In some cases, a dentist will prescribe a special anti-germ mouth rinse containing a chemical called chlorhexidine to help control plaque and gingivitis. These are the only mouth rinses approved for treating periodontal disease.
For More Information on Periodontal Diseases
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Public Information and Liaison Branch
45 Center Drive MSC 6400
Bethesda, MD 20892
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Oral Health, MS F-10
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341
American Academy of Periodontology
737 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-356-7736 (to find a periodontist in a particular region)
Other Potential Factors That Contribute to Gum Disease
While plaque is the primary cause of periodontal disease, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) says that other factors are thought to increase the risk, severity, and speed of gum disease development. These can include:
- Tobacco use — one of the most significant risk factors associated with the development of periodontitis. People who smoke are seven times more likely to get periodontitis than nonsmokers, and smoking can lower the chances of success of some treatments.
- Hormonal changes — may make gums more sensitive and make it easier for gingivitis to develop.
- Stress — may make it difficult for the body's immune system to fight off infection.
- Medications — can affect oral health because they lessen the flow of saliva, which has a protective effect on teeth and gums. Some drugs, such as the anticonvulsant medication diphenylhydantoin and the anti-angina drug nifedipine, can cause abnormal growth of gum tissue.
- Poor nutrition — may make it difficult for the immune system to fight off infection, especially if the diet is low in important nutrients. Additionally, the bacteria that cause periodontal disease thrive in acidic environments. Eating sugars and other foods that increase the acidity in the mouth increases bacterial counts.
- Illnesses — may affect the condition of your gums. This includes diseases such as cancer or AIDS that interfere with the immune system.
- Clenching and grinding teeth — may put excess force on the supporting tissues of the teeth and could speed up the rate at which these tissues are destroyed.
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Rajaratnam's ex-driver sues, claims secret payments to prisoners
A former driver for Raj Rajaratnam has sued the one-time billionaire, claiming he was fired for complaining about secret wire transfers the founder of the Galleon Group hedge fund made to fellow prisoners following his conviction for insider trading.
Peter Malaszuk, a longtime assistant to Rajaratnam, sued his former boss, his wife, and a company she owns, saying the wire transfers were made to 20 inmates at the prison for several months, in violation of federal law.
The transfers were done at Rajaratnam's direction "in order to control such prisoners and obtain special treatment and accommodations in prison," according to the lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court in New Haven.
Malaszuk contended he was wrongfully fired for both complaining about the wire transfers as well as the use of an improperly notarized immigration document he said was used for Rajaratnam's son.
He said he learned about the transfers from his former boss during visits to see him at the Federal Medical Center at Devens in Ayer, Mass., where Rajaratnam is incarcerated.
Malaszuk also said Rajaratnam used an improperly notarized document in an effort to obtain a visa for his son, and the defendants had failed to pay him for $275,000 in overtime.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified actual and punitive damages.
Terence Lynam, a lawyer for Rajaratnam, in a statement called the lawsuit "patently false," saying it stemmed from a "long-running effort by an embittered former employee to extort money from Mr. Rajaratnam and his family."
Joseph Tacopina, Malaszuk's attorney, did not respond to a request for comment, nor did representatives for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. A spokesman for Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara declined comment.
Rajaratnam, 57, is serving an 11-year prison term following his conviction in May 2011 of nine counts of securities fraud and five counts of conspiracy.
Malaszuk's lawsuit also names as defendants Rajaratnam's wife, Asha Pabla, and Synamon Management Group, a South Carolina-based company she owns that the complaint says was created to invest Rajaratnam's assets.
In the complaint, Malaszuk said he worked for 15 years as Rajaratnam's assistant at Galleon. After it closed, he said he was hired by Synamon as a caretaker for real estate in Greenwich, and a driver for Rajaratnam's family.
During prison visits, Malaszuk said Rajaratnam would often give him pieces of paper with names and inmate numbers for prisoners and contact information for family members to wire money through Western Union.
Rajaratnam told Malaszuk to use false names with Western Union for identifying the sender of the funds and told him to destroy the paper he gave him with the names, the lawsuit said.
Such conduct violated federal law and was prohibited by Devens, the lawsuit said.
The case is Malaszuk v. Synamon Management Group LLC, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, No. 14-00908.


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UVA student allegedly murders dad
It happened in Henrico, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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I'm not sure that I follow your math.
apparently these days it's a fine line between freaks/geeks and murderers.
"Soering was a Jefferson scholar, and Elizabeth Haysom was an Echols scholar." Richmond T-D, Jan. 17, 2010.
You were an Echols scholar? Then there's a 50-50 chance you yourself are a muurderer.
1960: Echols Scholar program founded.
1985: Double parricide.
2010: Patricide.
That's 25 years out of 50.
Not to mention, most former Echols Scholars are criminals of some sort or another, mainly criminal lawyers.
I don't think colfer is an Echols Scholar.
Wow, another Echols Scholar accused murderer. When I was an Echols Scholar, there were only freaks and geeks, not criminals.
50%? 4%? Thats basically the same thing in my book, not sure where you clowns got your education
Colfer did use parricide correctly, which is impressive.


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I realize this is probably just shouting into the void, but...
On Wednesday Nov. 9, the day after the election, there's an event at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, co-produced by The Front Porch, called Post-Election Detox. It's like a worship service but instead of all the traditional parts of a worship service, they're being replaced by art forms. There's a slam poet, a musician, and instead of a sermon, an improv show. My troupe out of TNM called The Library is doing this.
If this piques anyone's interest, here's more info:
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BERLIN- Both of Stephen Decatur's suddenly red-hot varsity basketball teams wrapped their regular seasons with strong finishes last week and now await their post-season fates as seedings for the regional and state tournaments will be announced this weekend.
The Seahawk boys beat Parkside, 52-37, last Friday in their regular season finale to complete an amazing run. Decatur won its last four games and five of its last six, gaining some momentum going into the state regionals after struggling for most of the year.
Meanwhile, the Decatur girls ended their regular season with a 59-27 loss to Parkside last Friday, but finished strong, winning four of their last five games and five of seven down the stretch. Both Decatur teams will learn their post-season fates when state playoff seedings are announced on Sunday.


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A. R. Rahman: Live in Concert
You know well what I've always thought of Rahman's music. And I don't have much that's new to add there after the performance at The Forum (here's the exterior). The venue is the former home of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, and the acoustics aren't near what they're like at, say, the beautiful Hollywood Bowl where he performed in 2006.
Yet, simply put, it was awesome (in the true sense of the word) to see and listen to some of the very best in Bollywood, indeed Indian, music -- especially my favorites from Rangeela (1995), Dil Se (1998), Lagaan (2001), Swades (2004), and Rang De Basanti (2006) -- come to life and often sung and played by the very people who created the magic to begin with. The spectacular choreography almost always led to one visual spectacle after another. Who wants to guess which song Rahman sang along with this legend (talk about presence, how neat was this?)?
It was also quite ridiculous, in a good way, to see a rendition of Pappu Can't Dance (Benny Dayal was in the house! Although he didn't sing Kaise Mujhe from Ghajini (2008)) be combined with Michael Jackson's timeless Black or White. (See the MJ-alike dude in there, to the left?)
A beautiful medley of spiritual songs, from Ek Onkar (Rang De Basanti) to O Paalanhaare (Lagaan) and Khwaja Mere Khwaja (Jodhaa Akbar (2008)) -- below -- culminated with Rahman-induced chants of "Ganpati Bapa ... Morya"!
A tribute to victims of 9/11, with Rahman on the piano. (See, it's the stuff like Rahman's shadow in this setup...similar to the cover art for his non-film album Connections!)
And my favorite segment of the evening, a 12-minute long classical 'episode' (in Rahman's words, music is nothing but a series of continuous episodes), which saw Rahman, playing the harmonium in the center, alongside Hariharan!
Of course we got a decent dose of Hariharan!
The show was sprinkled with with several popular songs in which Rahman provided/directed only the music, or was gone from the stage altogether. The rest were all rather good, too.
He even came into the sound control center (looking uber-cool in signature shades), and mixed to Irumbile Oru Idhaiyam from the upcoming film Enthiran (its Hindi equivalent is the film Robot -- the equivalent Hindi song from its soundtrack is Naina Mile).
No points for guessing which chart-buster they're singing here. :)
Told you the choreography was splendid and very versatile!
Here they are toward the very end.
The bit that struck me most about it all was how consistently cool he was as he played, sang, danced, and directed. Cool, as in exhibiting sheer class and effortlessly going about his business with a genuine smile, and not looking as if he were trying too hard at all. That's the mark of someone who knows he's good enough to where he doesn't need to outdo anyone but himself. (And that's not to say I thought he was complacent in his performance -- he had some very good and thoughtful things to say, too, of course.)
Not sure which song won the loudest applause of the night. Probably a tie between Haaye Rama, Lukka Chuppi, Chaiyya Chaiyya, Jai Ho, and Vande Mataram. (Yes, that many!)
I don't think I can say any more than that this was among the very best music concerts I've ever been to, across continents, industries, genres, and languages.
The biggest takeaway for me is one I need your help with -- there were many songs in languages other than Hindi and English that sounded brilliant, but those I hadn't listened to before. Clearly, I need to start exploring his works for the South Indian film industry. But I have no idea where to begin, and could your help! So...could you please direct me to some starting points?
Thank you.
And jai ho Rahman -- you're truly a God-send.
PS: To my dear visitors: If you've commented at some point over the past five weeks, you probably haven't seen a response from me, for which I'm truly sorry. I'll be getting to them this week. Thanks for your patience.
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- triShie said...
you're baaackk!! :p been waiting for a review of the concert! so many of my favourite songs performed! :)
thanks for sharing a bite of your most splendid experience!!
- Monday, September 13, 2010
- dunkdaft said...
Yeh Lo. Let me do the Shri Ganesh with advise.
Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya. The album that got me hooked to south Indian music. Great great songs for great movie. Must check that out.
Also I 'm exploring May Madham and En Swasa Katrae. And lastly, the very famous Kandukondain Kandukondain.
[i am toying with idea to write abt favorite tamil songs, but phew.. no time]
I am jealous jealous :) such a fantastic experience you had. Thanks for sharing pics. That Lata ji ka picture, it makes me wonder how awesome that moment was. Must be singing Lukka Chhuppi, right??
Great observation there about connections - yes, perfect match.
Tell me abt audience, how many non-Indian fans were there? were they enjoying 'pure Indian' songs?
- Monday, September 13, 2010
- Rum said...
Yaay I'm soo glad you loved the show, I went to the same show but in Birmingham while I was in England, it was soo amazing because my aunt managed to spot some friends who gave us VIP tickets right up close!
It was truly a wonderful evening and it was hilarious to see AR attempting to engage with all the dancers by stopping when they danced and giving them a hi-5!
Maybe the one low point was the free-for-all Chaiya Chaiya were singers were off key! But your concert seemed like much more fun with him doing the inane Robot songs!
- Monday, September 13, 2010
- theBollywoodFan said...
triShie: Trying to be back, and you're very welcome. Thanks for your comment! Definitely an unforgettable experience, it was all one would expect it to be and a whole lot more!
Darshit! Thanks so much, I'll be checking those out soon, shall report back. You're spot on about Lukka Chhuppi, that was it! And the best part came toward the end of the song, when he went into a door shaped as if it were the door to heaven. Just beautifully choreographed overall.
The audience appeared to be at least 75% Indian. My sister tells me the Hollywood Bowl concert had a *lot* more non-Indians. A few of my non-Indian friends with us liked it, but it wouldn't be fair to expect them to enjoy the songs too much. They had several songs from the Slumdog soundtrack, as expected, and of course they enjoyed those. But were a bit clueless on the rest. In that sense, one would think the choreography and the music made up in some ways.
- Monday, September 13, 2010
- theBollywoodFan said...
Rum: Awesome! Rahman dancing like a bobblehead was something! (But he was still so classy! :D) There's no doubt 'Chaiyyan Chaiyyan' could've been much more than it was, but that didn't stop us from enjoying it, I hope. And wait, are you saying songs from Robot such as 'Kilimanjaro Ladki Parbat Ki Yaaron' are inane? I would totally agree! LOL. The lyrics could be SO much better through the entire album, really. Still, quite liking 'Naina Mile' and 'Paagal Anukan'. And I guess the carnival atmosphere (and the woman vocalist, tons of oomph, gotta say ;) was what contributed to the power song.
Thanks for your visit and comment. :)
- Monday, September 13, 2010
I can't comment, I'm hyperventilating-ji!
All the best!
- Tuesday, September 14, 2010
- theBollywoodFan said...
;) !!
- Tuesday, September 14, 2010
- Pitu said...
Lovely post, sounds like you had a fantastic time!! I wish I'd been there :D Hariharan's outfit is hysterical, I thought it was a lady :P
2 Rahman OSTs I love:
1) Alai Payuthey (original of Saathiya, and way superior to S)
2) Kandukondain Kandukondain (esp. title song and Konjum Minakale)
- Wednesday, September 15, 2010
1.thiruda thiruda
3.pudhiya mugam
5.kadhal desam
6.kadhalar dhinam
7.kannathil muthamittal
9.ah aa
10.ennaku 20 unnaku 18
11.Khizaku cheemaiyle
12.Taj mahal
- Thursday, September 16, 2010
- theBollywoodFan said...
Pitu: Thanks for the appreciation! Ref: Hariharan, I wouldn't disagree. And thanks for the recommendations, the original to Saathiya must be awesome!
Anonymous: Thanks so much, I'll definitely look forward to checking them out, it'll be a musical treat!
- Thursday, September 16, 2010


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Bill Glasheen wrote:Oh but by now I think we do. You are right that Chechens per se aren't attacking America. I never thought that. But radical Islam *is* by proxy attacking us.
Except Islamn, and even radical islam is not a monolithic entity. More on that in a moment.
This older brother was heavily influenced by the preachings of two dead radical Islam leaders.
Yup, but so far I haven't heard about anything specific to a Chechnya-US tension. It's globalized anti-US sentiment, of which a minority of Muslims turn into terrorism.
If Islam proper can't publicly and repeatedly reject these extremists, then they deserve to be caught up in the broad brush characterization. I have no sympathy. When and if they actively participate in the rejection, then they can join the civilized world.
But there is no Islam proper in the way there's a Catholicism proper. It's more like "Christianity proper". And there are many muslim clerics and individual worshipers who have openly and repeatedly rejected the extremists, but that's not sexy and doesn't get news coverage. There's no monolithic structure to Islam whereby it can reject terrorism as an entity. It's up to regional groups, just like Protestant religions. Just by way of comparison, how much has Christianity Proper (whatever that is) openly rejected the widespread murder and attacks on homosexuals in Africa (supposedly motivated by Christian belief)?


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Basically, all of China doesn't see ground swell. The coasts here rely on wind swell coming from typhoons. Typhoon season is July to Sept. Simply looking at a map, you can see Taiwan has the most surf potential. I have surfed there, and it was okay. Hainan is good because the water is warm year round and the water is actually clean! However, it's only gonna get a couple of swells a year.
Overall, China has a huge coastline so of course there's potential, but it's absolutely not worth the cost of bringing a board here with the hope of getting waves. If you're living in China near the coast like me, then all it takes is some careful timing and exploration, and you're sure to get a couple of fun swells here and there.
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Coastline km: 14,500 km km
Climate: extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north
Terrain: mostly mountains, high plateaus, deserts in west; plains, deltas, and hills in east
Elevation: lowest point: Turpan Pendi -154 m highest point: Mount Everest 8,850 m
Natural hazards: frequent typhoons (about five per year along southern and eastern coasts); damaging floods; tsunamis; earthquakes; droughts; land subsidence
Currency: yuan (CNY)
Population: 1,306,313,812 (July 2005 est.)
Languages: Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages (see Ethnic groups entry)
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Divisions: 23 provinces (sheng, singular and plural), 5 autonomous regions (zizhiqu, singular and plural), and 4 municipalities (shi, singular and plural) : provinces: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang : autonomous regions: Guangxi, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Xizang (Tibet) : municipalities: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Tianjin note: China considers Taiwan its 23rd province; see separate entries for the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau
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Surf "near" Shanghai - "Near" Shanghai (closest place with reasonable waves) is Dongsha (east beach) on Zhujiajian Island to the south near the city of Ningbo (I have posted some photos in the East China Sea section under "Jujiajian" spot (it's correct spelling is actually "Zhujiajian"). The beachbreak handles 1-6ft, anything more and it closes out. Be warned, it is tide dependent and fickle! You also need particular swell generating weather systems. You have to work out what those need to be yourself ;-) No other real options around here either, despite other beaches on map. We checked them on a number of different conditions. The area in general is an expensive over-priced tourist trap which restricts access to most beaches (no cheap accom options on Zhujiajian, either - no camping). You can stay cheaper on Zhoushan Island nearby, but it is a 15 minute drive each way each day and 10 USD for taxi fare each way - they don't like carrying boards, either). Car bridge toll to Zhoushan Island (at the moment) then on to Zhujiajian Island is 35 USD each way. Buses from Shanghai cost 30 USD each way (they travel to Zhoushan Island next to Zhujiajian Island, you can then get a taxi for 10 USD to beach). The other beaches aren't really worth the entry fees. They are blocked by boom gates and staff and check points. Season is between June and October. The waves can and do get punchy. If surfing here pay your respects to Jon. He's been surfing here primarily alone for 16 years! Hopefully, this information is helpful. It is hard for a surfer temporarily stuck in Shanghai. Just remember, the waves are very average and you have to be super keen. Water is brown from all the silt from river systems nearby. Also, it is difficult to travel to if you don't speak Mandarin, some basic language skills are enough though.
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Surf near Shanghai - The only "real" waves near Shanghai are at Zhujiajian (Dongsha - East Beach). there are other beaches there but they are restricted access, 20 USD to enter. Not worth it, either. Bus or car ride is about 4 hours.
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Dick was born May 8, 1919 in Spencer, Nebraska to Everett M. Hosman and Mabel M. (Sutton) Hosman. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1941, commissioned by the ROTC as a second lieutenant in the Army. While attending the University he was active in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Pershing Rifles, but most importantly, he met the love of his life, Margaret Josephine "Jo" Stalnaker. They married on September 27, 1941 and had more than 65 years together. He transferred to Army Air Corps Flight Training and was assigned to the 398th Bomb Group in England, where he captained B-17 bombers over Germany on no fewer than 35 missions, qualifying him for the Lucky Bastard Club. He received his Master's Degree in Educational Tests and Measurements at the University of Minnesota in 1948.
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Mix pleaded not guilty to charges he deliberately deleted text messages to and from a supervisor and a BP contractor to stymie a grand jury's probe of the spill.
During the trial's opening statements, defense attorney Joan McPhee told jurors that Mix deleted the texts from his iPhone "for the most innocent of reasons" and didn't hide anything from the grand jury.
Out of the jury's earshot on Wednesday, McPhee told U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval Jr. and prosecutor Jennifer Saulino that she plans to call three witnesses on Friday: a BP consultant who worked on efforts to seal the well, a paralegal who works for Mix's defense lawyers and someone who worked with Mix after the spill.
"But are you telling me for certain that the defendant is not testifying?" Saulino asked McPhee, according to the transcript.
"We are going to put on three witnesses, as we said, and it's the three that I just identified," McPhee responded.
Mix, 52, of Katy, Texas, is charged with two counts of obstruction of justice. Each count of obstruction of justice carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Mix is one of four current or former BP employees charged with crimes related to the spill. His is the first case to be tried.
Mix was part of a team of experts who scrambled to seal BP's Macondo well after it blew out on April 20, 2010. The blowout triggered an explosion that killed 11 workers on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. Millions of gallons of crude spilled into the Gulf before the well was capped.


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He or she may be knowledgable in the "non-Mahayana," but that does not mean that they are knowledgable in the Theravada.5heaps wrote:Do you have an example Tilt?tiltbillings wrote:when Mahayanists assume that their understandings of notions such as what a Buddha is, arahant, nibbana, bodhi are all appropriately applied without question to the Theravada.Paññāsikhara wrote: "Small vehicle" is no compliment, but they don't think that it is a nasty insult, either.
If we always think that when modern Anglophone Mahayanists use the word "hinayana" they mean it as "inferior / despicable vehicle", then we are probably misrepresenting them.
But misrepresentation seems par for the course in a lot of things in this area. :sigh:
For example, in general, the mahayana tenets are based on first understanding and mastering the non-mahayana tenets. It's literally impossible to have a mahayana realization without having non-mahayana realizations. So an implication is that any mahayana scholar is by definition very knowledgeable in non-mahayana. (/hides from retro)
Reginald Ray in his INDESTRUCTABLE TRUTH, pg 240 wrote: In fact, as we shall see presently, "Hinayana" refers to a critical but strictly limited set of views, practices, and results. The pre-Mahayana historical traditions such as the Theravada are far richer, more complex, and more profound than the definition of "Hinayana" would allow. ...The tern "Hinayana" is thus a stereotype that is useful in talking about a particular stage on the Tibetan Buddhist path, but it is really not appropriate to assume that the Tibetan definition of Hinayana identifies a venerable living tradition as the Theravada or any other historical school."


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On the Crew's hiring of Gregg Berhalter as Head Coach and Sporting Director:
"It's a great appointment and we wish him the best.
He's a good, young coach and he's got a great future. I'm hopeful that it's a good opportunity for him … a thirst to learn, a lot of energy that he puts into his profession … He's got a great foundation in the game as a player and coaching now, and he's got all the essential tools to be a real good coach.
He has the makeup of a coach for sure."


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WASHINGTON, DC—On May 16, President Barack Obama will award Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry.
Specialist Sabo will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat on May 10, 1970, while serving as a rifleman in Company D, 3d Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division in Se San, Cambodia.
On that day, when he and his platoon were ambushed by a large enemy force, Specialist Sabo immediately charged the enemy position, killing several enemy soldiers. He then assaulted an enemy flanking force, successfully drawing their fire away from friendly soldiers and ultimately forcing the enemy to retreat. While securing a re-supply of ammunition, an enemy grenade landed nearby. Specialist Sabo picked it up, threw it, and shielded a wounded comrade with his own body - absorbing the brunt of the blast and saving his comrade's life. Although wounded by the grenade blast, he continued to charge the enemy's bunker. After receiving several serious wounds from automatic weapons fire, he crawled towards the enemy emplacement and, when in position, threw a grenade into the bunker. The resulting explosion silenced the enemy fire, but also ended Specialist Sabo's life. His indomitable courage and complete disregard for his own safety saved the lives of many of his platoon members.
Specialist Sabo's widow, Rose Mary Sabo-Brown and his brother, George Sabo, will join the President at the White House to commemorate his example of selfless service and sacrifice.
The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry above and beyond the call of duty while:
The meritorious conduct must involve great personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life. There must be incontestable proof of the performance of the meritorious conduct, and each recommendation for the award must be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.


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TransCanada shuts down Keystone pipeline over safety issues
The 2,100-mile Keystone pipeline, which hauls dilbit crude from Alberta, Canada, down to facilities in Illinois and Oklahoma, has some "possible safety issues," and Canadian energy company TranCanada has shut down the line temporarily to check it out.
Grady Semmens, spokesman for Calgary-based TransCanada, said the pipeline was shut down Wednesday evening as a precaution and was expected to restart Saturday.
"We found a small anomaly on the outside of the pipe after analyzing the data from an in-line inspection tool," Semmens said in an email. "As a precaution, we've shut down the line so we can go in and take a closer look."
Once the pipeline is restarted the company expects "normal operations and flows" for the rest of October, but TransCanada may have to "make up some volumes in November," Semmens said.
Heavy storms that have hit the area recently "are not helping" the operation, he said.
The much-contested Keystone XL – the one Paul Ryan said Mitt Romney would approve on "day one" – would be a $7 billion extension of this original line. The Canadian government recently took note of TransCanada's safety record, after a fired TransCanada employee claimed in an interview with CBC News that he was terminated after raising concerns "about the competency of some pipeline inspectors and the company's lack of compliance with welding regulations."
"I wrote a series of emails to a series of project managers saying, 'We can't do this practice, we can't do this practice, we can't do this practice,'" Vokes said. "And I received increasingly pressured emails about how things were OK to do it that way."
The biggest safety concern over these Keystone pipelines is their cargo, diluted bitumen, or "dilbit," which is nothing like its conventional crude counterpart.
Bitumen, the oil extracted from tar sands, is thick and sticky, and has to be diluted to flow through pipelines. The chemical mixture used to dilute it is a trade secret, but often includes carcinogens like benzene (pdf).
One million gallons of this same stuff gushed into the Kalamazoo River in Michigan in 2010 – the biggest inland pipeline spill in US history – and it is yet to be totally cleaned up. Watchdog groups have raised concerns that dilbit is more corrosive than conventional crude, which raises the possibility of leaks (the industry denies this, so pipeline technology has not changed). And once it leaks, as we saw in Michigan in 2010, cleanup of the unconventional material is a whole lot harder.
This past summer, TransCanada faced a new kind scrutiny from Nebraska environmental officials: they wanted to see the chemical information about dilbit that's currently protected by trade secret laws. "What are the characteristics of the products being transported?" a feedback report asked. "How toxic are the products being moved through the pipeline?"
With Keystone XL front and center in the campaign conversation, talk of pipeline safety has all but disappeared. Now might be the time to have another look at what happened in Michigan.


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When is the best time to buy long-term
care insurance? lt's a question
people ask every day. The answer is:
before you need it! While long-term care
insurance may not be appropriate for
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that most of us will need to stretch our
retirement savings over decades. So, the
best thing to do is to have a plan.
A long-term care event could
seriously affect your life not just
emotionally, but also financially. In
general,private home care can run as high
as $36 an hour ($288 a day for an eight hour
day) - $105,120 annually (Genworth
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Medicare typically only covers certain
long-term care not to mention the fact
that it has certain limitations and options.
Long-term care insurance typically
covers the cost of the following:
* Help in your home with daily
activities like bathing, dressing,
transferring, and eating.
* Community programs, such as
adult day care.
* Assisted living services that are
provided in a special residential
setting other than your own
home. These services may
include meals, health
monitoring, and help with daily
* Visiting nurses.
* Care in a nursing home
No matter what your age, a typical
financial goal is to grow hard earned
assets and to take care of loved ones,
now and in the future. So let's take a
closer look at when long-term care
insurance may make sense for you.
Your 20s and 30s?
In these age groups you are energetic,
enjoying peak health and feeling you are
invincible.lt is a possibility that you have
not even thought of life past age 40.
Your 40s?
becoming a reality. You start checking
your position in your retirement fund and
start seeking a good financial advisor to
maximize your investments. At this point
too, you are more established in your
career and your children are older -
maybe reaching high school or college
Combined with caring for children, at
this age, you may also have parents that
need long-term care. Now the reality hits
home about how long-term care affects
families. At some point in the future, you
may need long term care. lt would be
smart to have a plan for such an event.
Your 50s?
The golden years. The kids are grown;
you are entering retirement; maybe
you've even paid off your house and
joined the ranks of AARP! Whether
through personal family experience or
from the experience of friends, you've
seen how the need for long-term care can
tap a family's resources and the emotional
burden it may bring.
As difficult as it can be, it's time to
think about long-term care insurance
yourself and have the conversation with
your spouse or loved ones. You will want
to consider any health problems you have,
how long your relatives tend to live, and
any assets you plan to leave to heirs. Just
as important is the fact that it is also time
to consult a professional about the many
options for long term care and how to
fund it. At this age, policies can be
affordable and can bring peace of mind
once these risks are covered.
Your 60s?
This decade is when people usually look
into purchasing a long-term care
insurance policy. lf you wait until you are
in your 70s,you may face insurability and
affordability issues. The older you get, the
greater the risk that you will have health
problems and become uninsurable or a
long-term care insurance policy will be
more expensive.
Your 70s?
While it may be very expensive to buy
LTC insurance at this stage, consider the
cost of needing long-term care versus
paying a premium for a policy. you will
find that premiums for long-term care
insurance are still less than paying for
long-term care. Consider this: for a 70-
year old man or woman,the average long-term
care insurance policy may cost
anywhere from S10,000 to S15,0OO a year.
This is a $200 a day, lifetime benefit
standard rate policy.
Compare that annual premium with the
average cost of long-term care expenses.
In California the average cost for long-term
care can be anywhere from $75,000
to $100,000 a year! So while the annual
long-term care insurance premiums
certainly aren't inexpensive, LTC insurance
can give you the coverage you need at a
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- allowing you to safeguard a lifetime of
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Grain Offerings. 1* a When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, the offering must consist of bran flour. The offerer shall pour oil on it and put frankincenseb over it, 2and bring it to Aaron's sons, the priests. A priest shall take a handful of the bran flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and shall burn it on the altar as a token of the offering,* a sweet-smelling oblation to the LORD.c 3The rest of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and his sons,d a most holye portion from the oblations to the LORD.
4When you offer a grain offering baked in an oven, it must be in the form of unleavened cakes made of bran flour mixed with oil, or of unleavened wafers spread with oil.f 5If your offering is a grain offering that is fried on a griddle,g it must be of bran flour mixed with oil and unleavened. 6Break it into pieces, and pour oil over it. It is a grain offering. 7If your offering is a grain offering that is prepared in a pan, it must be made of bran flour, fried in oil. 8A grain offering that is made in any of these ways you shall bring to the LORD. It shall be presented to the priest, who shall take it to the altar. 9The priest shall then remove from the grain offering a token and burn it on the altar as a sweet-smelling oblation to the LORD. 10The rest of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and his sons, a most holy portion from the oblations to the LORD.
11* Every grain offering that you present to the LORD shall be unleavened, for you shall not burn any leaven or honey as an oblation to the LORD.h 12Such you may present to the LORD in the offering of the first produce that is processed,i but they are not to be placed on the altar for a pleasing odor. 13You shall season all your grain offerings with salt. Do not let the salt of the covenant with your God* be lacking from your grain offering. On every offering you shall offer salt.j
14If you offer a grain offering of first ripe fruits to the LORD, you shall offer it in the form of fresh early grain, roasted by fire and crushed as a grain offering of your first ripe fruits. 15You shall put oil on it and set frankincense on it. It is a grain offering. 16The priest shall then burn some of the groats and oil, together with all the frankincense, as a token of the offering, an oblation to the LORD.
* [2:1] Grain offerings are used as independent offerings (those in this chapter and cf. 6:12–16; 8:26–27; 23:10–11), as substitutes for other offerings in a case of poverty (5:11–13), and as accompaniments to animal offerings (cf. Nm 15:1–12; 28:1–29:39; Lv 14:20; 23:12, 18, 37). Chapter 2 describes two basic types of grain offering: uncooked (vv. 1–3) and cooked (vv. 4–10). The flour (sōlet) used was made of wheat (Ex 29:2) and Jewish tradition and Semitic cognates indicate that it is a coarse rather than a fine flour.
* [2:2] Token of the offering: lit., "reminder." Instead of burning the whole grain offering, only this part is burned on the altar.
* [2:11–12] No grain offering that is leavened can be offered on the altar. Those in 7:13 and 23:17 are leavened but not offered on the altar. The Hebrew word for "honey" may refer to fruit syrup as well as to bee honey.
* [2:13] The salt of the covenant with your God: partaking of salt in common was an ancient symbol of friendship and alliance. Cf. Mark 9:49–50 and Col 4:6.
a. [2:1] Lv 5:11–13; 6:7–16; 7:9–14; 24:5–9; Nm 15:1–21; cf. Gn 4:3–5.
b. [2:1] Cf. Ex 30:1–10; Lv 16:11–13; Prv 27:9.
e. [2:3] Lv 6:10, 18, 22; 10:12, 17; 24:9.
f. [2:4] 1 Chr 23:29.
h. [2:11] Mt 16:12; Mk 8:15; Lk 12:1; 1 Cor 5:7; Gal 5:9.
i. [2:12] Nm 18:12–13, 27; 15:20–21.
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