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The key to veterinary clients' hearts (and bosses' too!)
Shortly after purchasing my own practice, I heard from one of my colleagues who'd been helping me with the purchase: "Whoever is manning the front desk, go ahead and give her two weeks' notice. I have a great receptionist coming back from leave, and I don't have a place for her."
So, despite meeting Donna, the receptionist at my new practice, and liking her a lot, I gave her notice. But then something happened. Over the next week I watched her as she owned the office, welcoming virtually everyone who came through the door by their first name, including their pets.
If clients came in upset, they left in a better frame of mind after spending time with Donna. It didn't take an idiot to see I was about to make a big mistake. So about a week later, I called her back to my office."Remember what I said the other day about not needing you any longer?" I asked. She nodded. "Will you please forget every word of it and stay with me?" She nodded again, this time with a big smile on her face. When I sold the practice about a decade later, Donna was still my receptionist, and along the way I learned so much from her about how to treat clients like real people.
After all, even the most stressed-out or difficult client has a heart ... somewhere. And what if finding ways to effectively deal with such clients is key to your next promotion or salary bump? It just might be. When you can win over even the most challenging clients, you become a more valuable asset, because high-quality customer service is a key component to a productive, profitable practice. It's not often emphasized by our educational system, but it's something that you can develop on the job. It starts by realizing the way to another person's heart is through your own heart.
Empathy and intuition
Empathy is the ability to mutually experience the thoughts, emotions, and direct experience of another. And it often starts by realizing we share more in common with people than we have differences. This is especially true in veterinary clinics. We act as a magnet, attracting people who love and care for animals. Keeping this in mind, we can develop our intuitive skills and empathy.
We all get upset, and more often than not we're not really upset about what it appears we're upset about. I call this the "kick the cat" syndrome, from the story I once heard about the irate husband who arrived home one evening after a hard day at work. As he walked into the house, the family cat rubbed against his leg but received a swipe with the man's foot.
The wife noticed this unusual behavior as she walked over to greet her husband, then she walked back into the kitchen to fix him a drink. She knew how much he loved their cat. And if he was taking a swipe at it, he must have had a hard day. She used her intuition and empathy to give him space to calm down.
Donna would often do the same thing when clients walked in as an "upset waiting to happen." Realizing their feelings were likely not about her, she wouldn't take their behavior personally. Instead, she treated them as she'd want to be treated—with respect and dignity.


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BREA - A group of anti-illegal immigration activists are gathered at the 57 Freeway overpass on Imperial Highway in Brea to rally for American workers and against amnesty.
Claremont -based anti-illegal immigration organization We The People California's Crusader are hosting the rally.
"Our issue is Americans, more than 23 million are under or unemployed and we think our congress members should be advocating and writing bills to help Americans, not individuals in our country illegally," said Robin Hvidston, member of We The People. "So on the day when the pro-amnesty groups are marching we're here to say we do not support amnesty legislation and we're here to support American workers. Hire Americans."
Raymond Herrera, founder of We The People, said his group has gathered to stop an immigration reform bill proposed by a group of 8 Democratic and Republican Senators that would provide a means for undocumented immigrants to become citizens.
"We're here to stop the Obama Administration, President Obama and the 'Gang of 8' with proposals of amnesty, which is the same old rhetoric, again," Herrera said.
His group's message to the federal government is to enforce the 1986 immigration laws.
"We're standing up for the American people and our message is this, simply enforce the 1986 immigration laws," he said.
Robert Lauten of Brea, stood with the activists in opposition to amnesty and open borders.
"I'm against amnesty because once the illegal alien is granted temporary worker status then they are no longer illegal and are then eligible for all kinds of social benefits," he said. "That takes away social benefits from U.S. citizens."
Following the rally, the group will head to Republican Congressman Ed Royce's Brea office to oppose the pending immigration legislation in the House of Representatives.

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It was a learning process for both Milo and Lynne, his "seeing eye person". Lynne developed a series of taps to communicate with Milo. A tap on the left or right flank would instruct Milo which direction to go. And a tap on the rear meant 'stop'. In the park, Milo's feet read the ground like Braille, where he bounded around in circles with his nose in the air, barking with joy.
Given a chance to live, Milo became a happy, beloved dog. The experience with Milo led Lynne to learn about other animals who needed a chance - abandoned and stray dogs and cats who fill city shelters - which led to the founding of the nonprofit no-kill sanctuary: The Milo Foundation.
After a full and happy life, Milo passed away in August of 1998. He was the perfect spirit and namesake for a sanctuary dedicated to saving the lives of creatures who deserved, like Milo, a chance at a good life.
Today, The Milo Foundation is an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill organization providing an alternative for homeless pets throughout Northern California, through education, adoption services, and providing sanctuary for animals until permanent homes can be found. Founded in August of 1994, The Milo Foundation is located on two hundred and eighty-three acres in Mendocino County - offering lots of room for the animals to run and play. Milo houses cats, dogs, puppies and kittens - occasionally farm animals and other domestic creatures find their way to the sanctuary.
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Greg Prato has published two books through Lulu, A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon and Touched by Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story. Both of Greg's books document the lives of musicians entirely through interviews given by the people who knew them best. The author himself agreed to an interview with me, and here it is:
You conducted interviews with people who knew the musicians best, people like parents, siblings, girlfriends, former bandmates and other famous musicians. How did you convince these people to talk with you?
I was lucky because in both cases, I had done pretty long feature articles on each artist, for Classic Rock Magazine (a UK publication). So I had a pretty good head start for both books with the interviews I conducted for the articles. Once I got permission from the main subjects in each book (in Blind Melon's case, the 4 surviving band members, and in Tommy Bolin's case, Tommy's brother Johnnie), they each submitted suggestions of who I should get in touch with and interview for the books (and in many cases, provided contact info). And since I was very familiar with each beforehand (I'm a long-time fan of each), I did some research and got in touch with other people that were friends or acquaintances to see about setting up interviews. During the writing of the Blind Melon book, I was also working on a book about grunge bands (see the more books in the works), so I was able to ask Blind Melon-related questions to some grunge bands that they were friends with.


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Fixed Income 2013: Liquidity, Products, Platforms
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
New products, new liquidity providers, new business models, new platforms – the fixed income universe is changing as banks de-leverage and the buy side exercises more control over how it sources liquidity. Learn more about changes in the fixed income cash and derivative markets as the industry adjusts and innovates in response to regulation and a long-term low interest rate environment under QE.
12 pm - 1 pm – Registration & Networking
1 pm – Opening Remarks, Will Rhode, Principal, Director of Fixed Income, TABB Group
1:15 pm – 2 pm – Liquidity in Derivatives
We look at why SEFS are different from other markets and how technology will help attract liquidity.
Moderated by: Adam Sussman, Partner, Director of Research, TABB Group
Robert P. Burke, Head of Global OTC Clearing, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Ron Levi, Chief Operating Officer, GFI Group
Joe Stewart, Managing Director, Head of Cross Asset & Hedge Fund Sales, Americas, UBS Investment Group
George Harrington, CFA, Global Head of Fixed Income, Bloomberg
Mike O'Brien, CFA, Vice President, Director of Global Trading, Eaton Vance
2 pm – 2:45 pm – Special Armchair Conversation
Lee Olesky, CEO, Tradeweb with Bruce Richards, Co-Founder and CEO, Marathon Asset Management
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm - Liquidity in Cash
Basel III/QE is forcing banks out of the principal business. How will buy-side firms source liquidity in the secondary markets when the primary party ends, and how will they manage risk when interest rate volatility returns?
Moderated by: Will Rhode, Principal, Director of Fixed Income, TABB Group
Jack Hattem, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, BlackRock
Rick McVey, CEO, MarketAxess
Dwayne Middleton, CFA, Executive Director, Head of US Fixed Income Trading, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Robert G. Smith III, President & Chief Investment Officer, Sage Advisory Services Ltd.
Dan White, Founder, Chairman & Chief Architect, InterDealer Information Systems
3:30 - 4 pm - Networking Break
4 pm – 4:45 pm – Product Innovation
We discuss the futurization of swaps, the prospect for fixed income ETFs as an alternative to CDSs, and other innovative trends likely to arise as a result of evolving regulation.
Moderated by: Henry Chien, Analyst, TABB Group
Peter Barsoom, COO, ICE
Isaac Chang, Global Head of Fixed Income, GETCO
Nathan Ondyak, US Head of Product, SwapClear, LCH.Clearnet
Sam Priyadarshi, Head, Fixed Income Derivatives, Vanguard
Sean Tully, Managing Director - Interest Rate Products, CME Group
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm - Keynote -
CFTC Commissioner Scott O'Malia
5:15 pm – Closing Remarks
Larry Tabb, Founder & CEO, TABB Group
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Sidney Crosby's broken jaw isn't ready for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Crosby did not play in Wednesday's Game 1 of the Pittsburgh Penguins' series against the New York Islanders; the team's medical staff hasn't signed off on his return to game action.
Crosby took part in the team's morning skate with its extra forwards. He was cleared to practice last week, less than a month after a puck to the face caused multiple fractures to his jaw and knocked out several teeth.
"(The doctor) said everything looked good, but he just wasn't ready to clear me to play," Crosby said. "Obviously, I would have loved to have played, but that's not the way it is. I'll make sure I'm ready when the time comes.
Crosby said he has been given no timetable for his return. Game 2 is Friday night.
At the time of his injury, Crosby led the league with 56 points. By the end of the season, he was four points behind Art Ross winner Martin St. Louis.
The Penguins, though their puck-possession numbers suffered without Crosby, went 8-4 while playing without him.
"We've played a lot of hockey without Sid on our lines and we played most of our games this year with him," coach Dan Bylsma said. "We've been playing and preparing for with or without Sidney Crosby in our lineup. If you are talking about the impact of not having one of the best players in the game in your lineup, certainly you would like to have him in there. But we've played the last section of our season without him and we've been practicing that way for this week and we are ready to go for Game 1."
— Tuesday scores: Blues 2, Kings 1 OT | Blackhawks 2, Wild 1 OT | Ducks 3, Red Wings 1
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I encourage every young man or woman who is searching for meaning in his or her life to take up the challenge of giving for a year.
My hopes and dreams were the same as yours. As
a kid, did you not long to be an Olympic
champion, a famous astronaut, or even the president of the
United States? Like you and every other child, I wanted
to make an impact on the world, leave my mark
in history and pursue great adventures no woman had ever
challenged. God´s plan embarked me on the biggest adventure of
my life: the International Volunteer year. I´ve kept that desire
to impact the world, but with a different purpose: not
to benefit myself and receive all the fame and glory,
but instead, for Christ! The spark ignited during my first
encounter with the Regnum Christi Movement at the age of
11 when I was invited to attend a retreat in
my hometown, Gaylord, Michigan, given by some consecrated women traveling
through the area. I realized then that Christ had to
play the leading role in my life. That year, I
went to a Christmas convention in Rhode Island, and year
after year I returned. Looking back at it now I
realize that I was not drawn there because of all
the fun I had and the new friends I met,
although at the time I thought this was the reason.
There are plenty of other camps and places that I
could have gone to for the fun, but the one
thing offered to me at those conventions was something that
sports, dance, drama, and other groups could never offer: I
was offered Jesus Christ. That part in my soul that
could only be filled with Christ was beginning to be
filled. The tiny spark was being enkindled into a fire
of love for Christ and the thirst for more knowledge
and enthusiasm was growing stronger. I distinctly remember a time
during my third year attending the Rhode Island Christmas convention
when I sat in the chapel and began to sob.
I was feeling a tug on my heart to do
more. I started to question myself. Where would my dreams
of being an Olympic champion lead me? The only rewards
would be trophies and medals upon a shelf that would
collect dust and memories that would only linger in my
own mind. Would that really make me happy? It was
then that I decided that I would make my impact
for Christ. At age 11 I had incorporated into ECYD,
a world-wide group of youth living their Catholic faith and
fighting to give Christ to others, but not until I
was 13 did my life as an apostle for Christ
begin. During the next few years God kept feeding the
fire in my soul. I ushered for the Regnum Christi
Youth and Family Encounters (conferences with our founder) in Chicago
and St. Louis, went on numerous retreats, conventions, camps, and
even a pilgrimage to Rome for Pentecost in 1998. God
was slowly preparing me, giving the spiritual strength I would
need when making the bigger decisions that would soon emerge
in my life. When I was 13 I became the
team leader for an ECYD club in Gaylord, Michigan, because
our team leader decided to attend Immaculate Conception Academy, a
boarding school in Rhode Island for high school girls open
to the consecrated life. Before she left, she entrusted the
torch to Annie Smith and me to keep the club
running. Since then, the club has been passed on again
to Emily Dzwik and Rachel Castle, because both Annie Smith
and I are now Volunteers. As my senior year rolled
around, I felt myself gradually absorbed into the worldly desires
and typical interest of teenagers. My prayers became less frequent,
I was immersed in my sports, school work, applications for
college, class president responsibilities, hanging with my friends, and just
about everything else that could distract a teenager from focusing
on God. I was starting to slip and fall away
from everything ECYD had taught me. I started to doubt.
I blocked out the call to be a co-worker so
that I could fulfill my dreams of playing college softball.
Others constantly told me that I could always give a
year after college and that I shouldn´t give up my
dream of playing ball now that it was becoming so
tangible and after working so hard to make it possible.
I was starting to believe them and to rationalize with
myself. I was going to leave Christ with the "leftover
bread crumbs" of my life, instead of the fresh loaf.
Christ still had a hold of me though, whether I
realized it or not. My wakeup call came from the
words of a close friend: "It doesn´t matter what others
want you to do. Do what God wants." It was
then that I realized that I had started to put
God into my plans instead of putting myself into His
plans. Shortly after hearing those words, I went home, pulled
out my prayer journal, and began to write, "March 9,
2001, I´ve made my decision to give a year next
year..." There it was in writing! Now there was no
turning back. Every time I started to doubt I would
return to that page in my journal. I was done
running from God´s gentle call to give more. Currently, I
am stationed in Chicago working with girls between the ages
of 10 and 16. I wake up so many mornings
totally amazed that I am here. Who could have imagined
that I would be a co-worker, someone that long ago,
I had looked up to and admired. So far, it
has been the best year of my life. I thought
that I would be the one giving, but Christ always
seems to outdo me. The adventures that I had dreamed
to go on as a child are now becoming a
reality and it´s only the beginning. I encourage every young
man or woman who is searching for meaning in his
or her life to take up the challenge of giving
for a year. "For it is in giving that you
receive." Anne Westerman (18, Gaylord, Michigan)


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A man hijacks an aeroplane transporting both passengers and valuable cargo. After taking the cargo, the man demands two parachutes, puts one of them on, and jumps, leaving the other behind. Why did he want two?
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Chocolate celebration supports alumni
February 13, 2013
The Clear Creek School Alumni Scholarship Committee and Elaine Cope, Nevada Union High School senior, will host its third Annual Clear Creek Chocolate Celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the school.
Join the community in tasting chocolate from local shops, caterers, and chocolate makers. This year organizers say they are proud to host Blue Cow Deli, BriarPatch Co-op, Emily's Catering and Cakes, Flour Garden, Foothill Mercantile, Icing on the Cupcake, Lazy Dog Chocolateria, Sierra Sweets, Summer Thyme's, and much more.
Bring your friends and enjoy an abundance of beautiful treats. Organizers will even pack a to-go plate, so participants can bring some home to share. Admission to the event costs $8 per person and includes four tasting tickets and one drink ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1 each.
All proceeds go to the Clear Creek Scholarship Fund, which provides monetary support for Clear Creek Elementary School graduates as they move on from high school and continue forward to their college career.
Clear Creek School recently celebrated its 145 year. Since 1867 the school has grown from a one-room schoolhouse with 20 students to a thriving school of 170 students, kindergarten through eighth-grade.
Because this fundraiser is intended for adults, only students seventh-grade and above are welcome to attend. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by sending your check to Clear Creek School at 17700 McCourtney Road Grass Valley, CA 95949. Tickets can also be held at Will Call in your name by calling 530-273-3664.


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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Scarring in Fallopian Tubes
Can an infection in the Fallopian tubes cause scarring in less than 3 months. I always thought scarring could occur after a lengthy infection. Is there a time standard? If you do have scarring, what tests can show this? Can a sonogram? And what impact does scarring have on sterility?
Significant scarring of the fallopian tubes can occur after a brief infection lasting only days. In reality the infection usually occurs for a longer period of time, but the symptoms usually only appear for days. These infections called pelvic inflammatory diseases are a significant cause of infertility problems. After one episode of documented PID (I say documented, because a lot of women are given the diagnosis for any amount of pelvic pain) there exists a 12% chance of infertility, after two, a 25% chance. Many women have had tubal scarring infections that have come and gone without any symptoms. These are usually discovered during a workup for the cause of infertility. A sonogram is a poor test to determine scarring. The more definitive tests are a laparoscopy (where the tubes are directly visualized by placing a scope in the abdomen in the operating room) or hysterosalpingography (injecting dye into the uterus and taking x-rays to look at the outline of the tubes). Both have significant risks and can cause more problems, therefore they should be done only after a period of infertility is documented and other causes have been ruled out by less invasive tests. There is no reason to undergo either of these tests to satisfy curiosity when infertility hasn't been a problem.
Thomas A deHoop, MD
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Director, Medical Student Education
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We look forward to another very successful run from all of the great Pacers fan groups. I know that area 55 has already had their tryouts with some new members being selected (even a few new/old members coming back). I don't know when the G2 zone will be having tryouts but I'm sure the Pacers will keep us posted.
As always this space is for you guys to chat back and forth and for Indyhoya to give us all the news we can take to the bank.
Looking forward to a great season from all the fan groups and the Pacers themselves.


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Through a collaborative effort between BDS Suspension and Fox Racing, BDS now offers this 6 inch Ford F150 suspension system featuring Fox 2.5 inch coil-over remote reservoir shocks. This system has been rigorously tested to maximize travel and performance on and off the pavement.
This system utilizes BDS proven design standards including one-piece front & rear crossmembers coupled with precision machined ductile cast iron steering knuckles. The steering knuckles are designed to work within the factory traction control constraints and provide stock-like handling characteristics. The knuckles are also considerably more robust in both the mass and strength categories over the rather light-duty stock components.
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ROHNERT PARK -- Greg Gagnon scored a season- and career-high 33 points on Tuesday night as the Upper Lake Cougars outlasted Technology High School 77-75 in a double-overtime North Central League II varsity boys' basketball thriller in Rohnert Park.
Jared Wade added 15 points and Dean Reimers had 11 as Upper Lake improved to 5-6 in NCL II play and 8-13 overall.
Technology forced overtime by outscoring Upper Lake 34-24 in the second half. Both teams scored five points in the first extra period.
Chris Cisneros had seven points, including two 3-pointers, for the Cougars.
In other boys' action Tuesday:
Clear Lake 70, Cloverdale 59
At Cloverdale, Danny Partida led the way with 25 points and Adrian Perez added 22 as the Clear Lake Cardinals knocked off the Cloverdale Eagles in NCL I action.
The win moves the Cardinals, winners of five of their last six, to 5-4 in the league standings and 11-10 overall. They are currently fourth in the NCL I, one game behind Middletown (6-3) and Cloverdale (6-3). Willits is 9-0.
"We picked up the energy in the second half, made a run on them and got a little bit of a lead," Clear Lake coach Scott De Leon said of a 22-14 third quarter that moved the Cardinals out to a 54-44 lead. "We played great defense in the second half and cut down on our turnovers. We made only three in the fourth quarter when they (Eagles) were running all over the court trying to trap us. We really took care of the basketball."
Clear Lake also dominated the Eagles on the boards, according to De Leon.
"Anytime you can get out of there with a win, that's a big night," De Leon said of the road win in Cloverdale.
David Mansell had 12 points for the Cardinals, who face another tough test Friday when they host the unbeaten Wolverines.
Kelseyville 57, St. Helena 48
At Kelseyville, the losing streak is over.
Behind 17 points from Robert McLean and 11 apiece from Preston Griffin and Jameson Stein, the Kelseyville Knights won their first game since early December by upending the Saints in NCL I action.
The win snapped a 16-game slide for coach Scott Conrad and the Knights (1-8, 3-17).
"It was nice for the kids and it was nice for the coach, too," Conrad said. "We needed it."
Stein came off the bench to score 10 of his 11 points in the second half. He also had seven rebounds.
"He really helped give us a charge in the second half," Conrad said.
Kelseyville's coach also had high praise for Griffin, who had two of the team's four 3-pointers.
"That's the best game he's played," Conrad said. "And he hit a couple of huge shots in the fourth quarter."
Kelseyville took a 44-42 lead into the final period.
St. Helena fell to 3-6 in league play.
Fort Bragg 50, Lower Lake 44
At Fort Bragg, the Fort Bragg Timberwolves built a 31-21 halftime lead, enough to hold off the Lower Lake Trojans in NCL I action.
"We decided to play in the second half, which was too late, basically," Lower Lake coach Tim Biasotti said.
Fort Bragg (3-6) won despite scoring only one point in the fourth quarter. Lower Lake (3-6, 8-13) had just seven points in the final period.
"They (officials) weren't calling much," Biasotti said. "We complained, tried to make excuses. We just need to play the game that's being called."
Dylan Thomas' 11 points paced the Trojans. Jesse Meldrum added 10 and Stephan Greathouse had eight.


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[...] officials viewed a tunnel plug under development by ILC Dover, a Department of Homeland Security vendor and supplier to NASA, to protect subway portals where grade level tracks transition to underground subways.
If successfully tested, the MTA hopes the technology could be applied to portals and stairwell locations throughout the system. The tunnel plug demonstrated inside the station is not designed for use inside the subway system, Cuomo's office said. — silive.com
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text: DeMarre Carroll wants to come back to Utah.Carroll is one of nine Jazz players without a contract heading into the off-season. But he made it clear Thursday he'd like to return to the team that has given him his best chance to blossom as an NBA player.In 66 games this season, Carroll averaged six points and 2.8 rebounds in 16.8 minutes.Often referring to himself as the Junkyard Dog, Carroll's personality, hustle and hard work on the court have endeared himself to Utah fans and, perhaps, management."I'm a Utah Jazz until they don't want me," Carroll said. "If I got the same offer and the same contract and all that, I'd be back. I love it here. I think I've built something here. The Junkyard Dog don't want to go anywhere because the dog pound is here. ... So we'll see."The Jazz signed Carroll during the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season and he played sparingly. But Carroll established himself this season, which ended with Wednesday night's 86-70 loss at Memphis."For me, it was a great season," Carroll said. "This is the best season I've had since I've been in the NBA. I think I showed I'm a rotation player. ... I'm more hungry than I've ever been."The Jazz are Carroll's fourth NBA team and, he believes, management likes what he brings to the table."They love me, like my fans do," he said. "They appreciate all my hard work and everything I did. They said I improved my jumper and they really appreciated that. They just want me to continue to get better don't get content just because I had some success. Keep getting better and have more success."Asked why he's become a fan favorite, Carroll said, "I think [they] love me because of how hard I play. Every time I step on the court, I try as hard as I can. My quote is always, 'Hard work is a talent.' ... Mo [Williams] and Randy [Foye] can shoot a three form anywhere. Al [Jefferson] can throw in that hook. Me, I play hard. That's my talent."What are Carroll's plans for the summer?"Just get better," he said. "That's my whole mindset. I'm going to get film of guys like Bruce Bowen and come back even better be a knockdown three-point shooter from the corner. Just be better. More hungry."Carroll suggests fans in Utah enjoy the off-season of roster uncertainty, not dread it."I think it's a great summer for Jazz basketball," he said. "They want people who want to be here. They don't want people who don't want to be here." Steve Luhm


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Now, please, hear me out. I am aware that there are, indeed, parts of the evolution theory that have enough evidential backing to be classified as fact. It's been legitimately proved that some organisms do change over time, for example, but only to a certain extent. That extent reaches only to the point at which evolutionary ideas depend more on faith than proof and observation, but no further. So I do not completely disavow evolution.
However, because no human was in existence to witness the origin of the universe, there is no present way, excluding time travel, that scientists can ever be sure about how the Earth began.
That is the bit of evolution that is not fact, because nobody can identify by what means the universe was formed or created.
As THEO stated in an online comment, "Darwinian/Macro evolution (where the conflict is) asserts that: (a.) All living things had a common ancestor. This implies that your great, great grandfather was a self-replicating molecule; (b.) The observable world has come into existence by totally natural, unguided processes and specifically WITHOUT the involvement of an intelligent designer."
This is the part of evolution that I was referring to in my previous column that depends more upon faith than fact.
Dr. GS Hurd, who commented on my article via The News-Sentinel website, claimed that creationism should not be taught because "it is false." However, that is a statement of complete opinion. My point was that, since no one idea has been proved, all theories should be acknowledged. I'm not trying to say that evolution is false; I'm simply stating that, in regard to "the beginning," scientifically nothing is truth.
Iance said, "The main reason that 'creation' should not be taught in science classes is that it is a 'belief,' as such not provable or disprovable."
Who's to say that creationism will never be proved true or false? And even if Iance's statement were correct, the same would be true of evolution. Both creationism and the kind of spontaneous existence I'm talking about are "beliefs." All ideas that hold the title of "theories" go hand in hand. Even if one were to say that creationism is not science, it would only be fair for that person to state that most areas of evolution aren't either.
I do admit that B.J. Paschal was correct in pointing out that I neglected to mention that Britain has a state religion, as I was formerly unaware of this fact and hadn't thoroughly researched the topic.
Bonzo said, "You say 'Teaching only one set of beliefs is dangerous to science, because the truth could be potentially excluded all together.' If that is the case then I assume that means you accept as true all the other creation myths that abound: the Scandinavian creation myths in which Odin appears, for example? Or is it just ONE creation myth that counts? What makes the Judeo-Christian myth so special? Please don't say 'the Bible says so.' That is special pleading."
I never specified that the type of creationism I was referring to was solely that of Christianity. I may not personally accept other creation ideas as true, but I would have no problem with them being included as well; note, I stated that "all theories should be given credit," not merely "both" theories.
"Giving all (creation) theories credit in the classroom promotes critical thought, allowing students to carry out the process of developing their own opinion and finding the support to back it up," wrote Galen A. Yordy in a letter to the editor; he was quoting my article, but by inserting the word "creation" in parentheses, he changed what I said, altering my argument. If it came to be, I would support the idea of any and all beliefs being included, not solely creationism, as long as the curriculum does not continue to be selective to one unproved idea.
Yordy did note, however, that Wikipedia lists 91 creation theories. This brings me to the acceptance that maybe covering all theories would indeed occupy way too much class time. Very true. But it's all or nothing. A possible solution is that the origin of the universe should not be included in the realms of science at all, whatsoever.
Currently, scientists have no means of discovering how the universe began. There are many theories, from creationism to evolution and beyond, which all depend on some amount of belief, and therefore are not fact. Because of this, select theories should not be taught as true while other possibilities are excluded entirely.
Either the topic is opened up for discussion during class, as a matter of personal faiths (since all theories require faith), or any ideas about "the beginning" are left out of the science curriculum all together until mankind acquires sufficient enough technology to determine the absolute truth.


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Wiltshire Police is continuing their investigation to find the vandals who smashed 26 vehicle rear windscreens over Christmas.
They are offering a reward of £500 for the arrest and charge of those responsible.
On Christmas Eve, 21 screens were smashed in Frome Road, in a trail running from The Ship Inn to Pitman Avenue, the damage discovered between 1am and 9am.
Another five windscreens, on vehicles parked at the Ship Inn, were smashed overnight on Boxing Day with Wiltshire Police believing the two evenings of vandalism could be related.
Inspector Lisette Harvey, based at Trowbridge Police Station, said: "For me, having one windscreen damaged is too much, so this type of crime is most regrettable.
"This type of damage in such volume is quite rare and we will be continuing to work with the public to find those reponsible."
Any witnesses can call Wiltshire Police on 101.


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APPLE VALLEY — A High Desert woman was arrested Monday in connection to the alleged abuse and death of a 2-year-old girl.
San Bernardino County homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances of the girl's death who died from complications after ingesting chili powder on Sunday.
Deputies were called to the 20000 block of Cayuga Road when they found the toddler suffering from a seizure after ingesting the powder.
The girl was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
Amanda Sorensen, 21, of Apple Valley was arrested following an initial investigation into the toddler's death.
Sorensen is the girlfriend of the toddler's father, said sheriff's spokeswoman Jodi Miller. The names of the toddler and father were not released.
She was booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga and is being held on $500,000 bail.
She is scheduled for court on Jan. 9.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Rob Trostle or Sergeant Rick Bessinger at 909-387-3589.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the WeTip Hotline at Wetip.com.
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General Information 2010-2011
Institutional Mission
Western State College of Colorado fulfills its statutory mission by promoting intellectual maturity and personal growth in its students and graduates citizens prepared to assume constructive roles in local, national, and global communities. Western helps its students to develop the skills and commitments needed to continue learning for the rest of their lives and strives to elucidate the connections unifying academic domains which have traditionally existed separately: the sciences, the liberal arts, and professional programs. The College provides students with a solid foundation of skills in written and spoken communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Our programs encourage a breadth and depth of knowledge, which will serve as a foundation for a professional career or graduate study, and an appreciation of values appropriate to a liberally educated individual. Western's distinctive character emerges from its unity among academic and professional disciplines, its high standards of scholarship, and its unique environment in the mountains of western Colorado.
The purpose of graduate studies at Western State College of Colorado is to extend to post-graduate learning the high-quality education consistent with the College's role and mission. Graduate study at Western builds on the existing mission of encouraging a breadth and depth of knowledge while promoting scholarly and creative learning. The faculty who are responsible for graduate education at Western are themselves scholars whose responsibilities include guiding graduate students to become experts in their fields of study.
Western State College of Colorado offers graduate-level coursework for continuing education and professional development and degree programs at the master's level as approved by faculty and the Trustees of Western State College of Colorado. Such programs are an extension of the College's undergraduate programs and allow Western to better fulfill its important role as a regional education provider.
Indicators of the status of a college are the agencies from which it has sought and gained recognition. Western State College of Colorado is accredited by the following agencies:
- The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
- Colorado State Board of Accountancy
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Institutional accreditation may be reviewed in the office of the vice president for academic affairs.
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) is a nine-member board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Colorado State Senate that acts as a policy and coordinating board for all public institutions of higher education in Colorado.
Colorado Commission on Higher Education
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Western is governed by the Western State College of Colorado Board of Trustees, a nine-member lay board. The trustees are appointed by the Governor to four-year terms. One faculty trustee and one student trustee are elected by their constituents and serve one-year terms.
History of the College
Western was established in 1901. It was the first college on Colorado's Western Slope and is the fourth-oldest public college in the state.
The College actually opened for classes in 1911 as the Colorado State Normal School. Originally a preparatory college for teachers, Western's role changed when it became Western State College of Colorado in 1923. Though for many years Western was known for its graduates who became teachers, it was, in fact, the first Colorado college designed to teach a primarily liberal arts curriculum, and the liberal arts have remained at the core of Western's academic life ever since.
Some of Western's most cherished buildings–hallmarks of the lasting durability of the College–were constructed during the lean years of the Depression. Savage Library, the President's House, and Ute Hall are architecturally striking and add character to the campus.
During the post-war years of the 1940s, Western's enrollment soared as veterans took advantage of the GI Bill and new programs were added.
By the 1970s, enrollment was exceeding 3,000, crowding the College so much that new freshmen often slept in the halls of their dorms for the first few days until rooms became available. During the 1980s, Western began to focus on undergraduate education in three core areas: the liberal arts, teacher education, and professional programs.
The academic year is full of opportunities for students to learn from and become acquainted with outstanding scholars, great thinkers, fine performers, and others from throughout the world. Just as importantly, summer in Gunnison is full of educational opportunities, such as the Summer Teacher Institute.
Western offers a broad range of courses of study in a beautiful mountain setting. Many degree programs take advantage of this environment, which has been called "one of the world's greatest natural laboratories." Western offers students opportunities to study in a wide range of fields, such as business, computer information science, communications, the social and behavioral sciences, outdoor leadership, the arts, the sciences, and teacher
Western's excellence has also been felt in other arenas. Western hosts the only nationally certified college mountain rescue team, and a wilderness pursuits program offers students ample opportunities to explore themselves and the mountains, rivers, and forests which surround the College. The College's vibrant theatre and fine arts departments provide a cultural center for the entire Gunnison Valley.
In athletics, Western traditionally has one of the country's finest small-college athletic programs. Western's teams are consistently ranked among the top in the NCAA Division II.
Throughout its history, Western has been a source of innovation and excellence, which is reflected in the quality of its programs and in the success and achievements of its graduates. Now in its second century, Western continues to build on its long tradition of excellence.
Leslie J. Savage Library
The staff of the Leslie J. Savage Library provides information, resources, and services designed to advance the intellectual and personal development of members of the College community. When classes are in session, the Library's services are available seven days a week.
Students find the majority of information they seek for course assignments in the Library collection. In addition to over 444,000 volumes and 2,500 films on video and DVD, the collection includes 186 journals, magazines, and newspapers in print, and access to over 28,000 titles through electronic database subscriptions. Special collections include federal and state government documents, books in the Western Colorado History Collection, and the College archives.
The Library makes extensive use of electronic databases to facilitate identifying and locating desired materials. The Library online catalog is connected to the campus network. Using Western's catalog, the search for information can be extended to libraries and databases throughout the United States. Through the interlibrary loan service, students can borrow materials from other libraries.
The Library staff gives students the opportunity to become skilled at using the full range of information resources and services. In addition to helping individuals identify and locate desired information, librarians offer group instruction to students as they start to research topics for course assignments. Savage Library provides a welcoming environment for study and research.


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CALGARY, Alberta - Clinging to eighth place in the Western Conference, the Detroit Red Wings are teetering on the edge of qualifying for the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive season.
Detroit will look to strengthen its standing on Wednesday when it travels to Alberta in an effort to prevent a season sweep at the hands of the Calgary Flames.
The Red Wings, who have a game in hand over Central Division-rival Columbus, sit two points ahead of Dallas in the congested West.
Calgary is likely to miss the postseason for the fourth consecutive season, but it has gotten the better of Detroit on two occasions. Mike Cammalleri notched three assists in the Flames' 4-1 victory on Feb. 5 and Miikka Kiprusoff turned aside 36 shots in a 5-2 win on March 13. Unfortunately for Calgary, it has just 14 more wins and resides one point ahead of Colorado in the basement of the conference.
TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, FSN Plus (Detroit), TSN (Calgary)
ABOUT THE RED WINGS (20-15-7): After word had leaked that the two sides were close, Detroit made it official on Tuesday by announcing that goaltender Jimmy Howard signed a six-year contract extension. Multiple reports detailed that the deal is worth $31.8 million.
Howard registered his 14th career shutout - and third in 2013 - by turning aside all 22 shots he faced in a 3-0 triumph over Nashville on Sunday. The victory snapped the Red Wings' 0-1-2 skid.
ABOUT THE FLAMES (16-22-4): Ben Hanowski had quite the NHL debut. The 22-year-old scored from the top of the crease in a 4-3 loss to Minnesota on Monday - just hours after participating in his first practice with the team.
"It was a special moment and I'll aways remember it," said Hanowski, who had signed with the club on Friday after St. Cloud State was eliminated from the Frozen Four.
He was acquired in the deal that sent veteran Jarome Iginla to Pittsburgh.
1. Detroit captain Henrik Zetterberg snapped a 10-game goalless drought on Sunday. Zetterberg, who scored for the first time since March 16, set up the Red Wings' lone goal in the first outing versus the Flames.
2. Calgary LW Curtis Glencross has collected two goals and an assist against Detroit in 2013. Glencross has torched the Red Wings in his career, scoring eight goals and setting up nine others in 21 contests.
3. Former Red Wings G Joey MacDonald has made three consecutive starts for Calgary.
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Pfeiffer McKenna Adkisson - July 15, 2009
To Chris and Kelly Adkisson of Kearney, on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, a daughter, Pfeiffer McKenna, weighing six pounds 11 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches in length. She was welcomed home by a sister, Bailey, and a brother, Gannon.
Grandparents include Darrel and Chris Johnson of Oconto, Richard Neben of Miller, and Scott and Marcia Adkisson of Cozad.
Great-grandmothers are Alta Furry of Miller, Evelyn Davis and Mildred Adkisson, both of Farnam.


text: Sacred Heart debuts new day care and gym By Rusty Marks November 8, 2012 Story Share Kenny Kemp The new, 18,000-square-foot, Sacred Heart Pavilion in downtown Charleston was designed for heating and cooling efficiency and maximum safety. The $3.5 million, state-of-the-art facility features a regulation basketball court and four-classroom day care facility. Kenny Kemp The learning center will serve children between the ages of six weeks and 3 years, with their safety, educational and emotional needs first in mind. Kenny Kemp Sacred Heart parish attorney Ralph Hoyer, left, Monsignor Edward Sadie and contractor John Jarrett inspect the new gymnasium at the Sacred Heart Pavilion in downtown Charleston. Kenny Kemp The facility features a playground specially designed for little hands and feet. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When Monsignor Edward Sadie first came to Sacred Heart Basilica in 1980, the parish consisted of two undersized school buildings, a church and a forest of parking meters.Since then, Sadie has expanded the church, added on to Sacred Heart's school buildings, added a satellite program for Wheeling Jesuit University's graduate program, and acquired and developed about 15 properties in downtown Charleston.Late last month, the parish opened the Sacred Heart Pavilion, its new state-of-the-art day care center and gymnasium on the corner of Quarrier Street and Leon Sullivan Way."We have plans to further expand our grade school, and eventually hope to have a Wheeling Jesuit undergraduate program on campus," said Ralph Hoyer, parish attorney and construction adviser for the new, 18,000 square-foot center."One day, we will be able to have a child six weeks old through graduate school, all within five blocks."John Jarrett, whose Jarrett Construction Services handled both the expansion of Charleston Catholic High School and Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, said the new facility was built in just seven months. The $3.5 million facility came in on time and within budget.The insulated concrete structure is designed for the maximum in heating and cooling efficiency and safety, Jarrett said.Access to the building is by swipe card only, and Jarrett said 23 security cameras keep an eye on the campus, the four day-care classrooms, gymnasium and all entrances and exits. "We can tell you at any minute who's inside the building, and who's outside the building," said Hoyer. "We've had very few problems," echoed Sadie. "But we want to be careful." The building was designed with the safety of children foremost.That safety factor extends to the gymnasium, which features the parish's first-ever regulation basketball court. Jarrett said the high-tech flooring material is laid over a shock-absorbing layer of foam to lessen the chance of injuries.Sadie has already gotten requests to use the state-of-the-art gym. Parish officials plan to use the gymnasium for parish events and take advantage of the regulation court."We have an extensive Catholic basketball league that has always been strapped for a place to play," said Hoyer. But it is the day care facility that parish officials consider the gem of the facility.Sacred Heart already has a pre-school program for children 3 years old and over. Parish officials decided while planning the facility that what they really needed was a day care center for children between the ages of six weeks and 3 years."Charleston has such a huge demand for day care," said day- care director Dawn Snyder. "You could open one downtown tomorrow, and it would be full." Nine children have enrolled in the program since the day-care center opened Oct. 28, but the center's four classrooms have a capacity of 52 kids."We were late [in the season] getting started," said Sadie. "A lot of kids were enrolled somewhere else who had intended to come here."Staff are confident the center will eventually be filled.Snyder said everything about the day center has been planned with the safety, physical and emotional growth of the children in mind. Fifteen adult staff members will be on hand, and each child will have the same primary care teacher during their stay at the center.Each classroom has its own child-sized sink and toilet, and furnishings were specially picked with safety and learning in mind. There's an outside playground especially designed for little hands and feet and the educational needs of small children.The facility even has its own laundry and kitchen facilities. Snyder said the menu is designed to provide healthy nutritious food, and features dishes like couscous and salmon. "The kids love it," Snyder said.Parish leaders said the facility will be an important component for the local community and help meet the needs of local parents and children."Every day, about 1,000 kids are dropped off [at Sacred Heart]," Hoyer said.Reach Rusty Marks at email@example.com or 304-348-1215. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Morgantown coal operator Laurita indicted in alleged campaign finance scheme 2 Issues raised about costs of moving state agencies to WV Capitol grounds 3 WVU notebook: Holgorsen says injured players 'close' 4 Nitro police captain fired over off-duty confrontation caught on video 5 WV Gov. Justice appoints Foster's replacement to House Nitro ordinance to reduce unnecessary fire calls passes second reading Previous Story With Giffords in attendance, Loughner sentenced to life in Tucson mass shooting Next Story


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Topic: Bee pollen a fantastic natural booster
Hello, everyone
For all of you, i opened this subject because, sooner or later, due the therapy of chemo or radiation, the majority of you will arrive to a severe anemia. This situation it is apearing by the wich kind of regimen of therapy you are taking and/or by cumulation in time of such powerfull stuff they are giving to you to cure you.
Severe anemia due to chemo and radiation it is a very difficult thing to treat and the most important thing is that they will have to stop to give you cure therapy. There are just a few treatments in our cases that it can be given - blood transfusion, EPO and iron - it depends how they conssider the best for you.
The problem is that the supplements doesn't really help, because our body doesn't assimilate the products that we are taking or the food that we are eating, not us much as we need to arrive at one Hemoglobyn of at least 9.
In the case of my husband, wich is in a very poor state of anemia due to long term chemo and radiation - 2 years and 6 months - he could resist this very well until now - without too much side effects than a slight fatique - because a few "simple" things and one amasing one. We turned back to the basics and let the civilisation away for others.
I will give you this:
- we sold everything that we had and puted the money in the bank for dark days or for eventually transplant;
- we moved in a very clean and high oxygenated area in Belgium named SPA - Ardenne - wich has lots of forest, peace and mineral watter to the robinet;
- we are not buying anything anymore - since 2 years and 6 months - from the supermarkets and we are having only products from the local farmers;
- the litle house in wich we are living now it is a very simple place with garden and green space and a caw named Arabella- caw from wich we have everyday raw milk - wich you cannot find anymore in the shops for food; i make my own yogurt and cheese and everything that you can have from milk;
Now, the "amasing" thing:
I took conection with a great romanian scientist in apyculture and he adwise us about the bee products: honey, pollen, queen milk and propolis.
The most powerfull it is the pollen and we had great results during the time, together with chemotherapy. It is just one condition- you have to find a producer of bee products in an notpoluted area and the pollen has to be raw and kept in the frizer. For my husband he had to take 2 tea spoons of pollen per day and keep it in the mouth until is disolved completely by the mouth juses and swolled. This is the way of taking wich my husband liked. A better and easyest way is to disolve a tea spoon in a half a glass of watter - not mineral watter but normal watter- and drinking. I asure you it is a great limonade.
Bee pollen is a powerfull booster, it works greater than any medicine for anemia and imunity and it is used in Romania terithory fror more than 3000 years.
Now, my husband started to take again the pollen and he is smoodly starts to feel back on a track. We will see on wednesday the blood levels. And in a few weeks i am sure he can have treatment again.
I will come back with some interesting links for you all people.
God bless youl,


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Tulsi Vivah, or Tulsi Shaligram Wedding, is a popular Hindu ritual observed in the month of Kartik (October – November). Tulasi, or Tulsi, is holy basil and is an important religious symbol in Hinduism. Tulsi Vivah Puja is observed on different dates in Kartik month in different parts of
. The method of performing Tulsi Vivah Pooja also varies from community to community and depends mainly how the usual marriage ceremony is performed. Here is a step by step guide on How Tulsi Vivah is performed. India
Please note that this is just to give a rough idea and the methods vary from region to region.
Tulsi Vivah is observed on the Ekadasi that falls after Diwali. Some communities perform it on the day after Ekadasi – that is the Dwadashi day. In some regions it is performed on the Kartik Purnima day. For some communities, the Tulsi Vivah rituals begin on the Ekadasi day and end on Poornima day. Or it is observed on any one of the days during the period.
Shaligram and Tulsi Plant
Shaligram and Tulsi Plant
Two vital things needed for the Tulsi Vivah is a Tulsi plant and Shaligram or Salagram – Stone representing Lord Vishnu. If Shaligram is not available an image or idol of Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu is used.
Prasad or Food Prepared on the day
Prasad or Food Prepared on the day
Another important aspect is the food. Usually a good vegetarian meal is prepared on the day and offered to Tulsi and Lord Vishnu. The menu varies from region to region. Sweets are a must and are distributed after the Tulsi Vivah ceremony as Prasad.
Tulsi Vivah Ritual
Tulsi Vivah Ritual
Usually, a Tulsi plant which is three or more years is chosen for the puja.
Tulsi pot or Tulsi Mandap in front of the house is colored. Tulsi and the pot or the base in which Tulsi plant is standing is decorated like a bride – by applying Turmeric and Vermilion powder. Sugarcane sticks and tamarind and Amla branches are placed alongside the Tulsi pot.
The Tusli Vivah ceremony takes place in the late evening.
The Shaligram stone or idol of
Krishna or Vishnu is placed next to Tulsi plant. Tulsi is the bride and Vishnu is the groom. So the placing of the Shaligram is same as the usual wedding.
Tulsi Vivah is performed with all the normal procedure followed in a Hindu wedding.
In some places, a priest goes to all the houses in the neighborhood and performs the wedding ceremony.
A Mangal Sutra is tied on the Tulsi plant.
Sometimes an elderly person in the family performs the Kanyadan – giving away of the daughter.
A cloth is tied to the Shaligram and Tusli plant.
The Mantras that are recited during a marriage ceremony are recited here.
The cloth is removed after the last mantra is recited.
People also shower flowers, rice on the newly wed couple during the marriage ceremony.
In some regions, the family that is performing the Tulsi Vivah goes round the Tusli plant and Shaligram four times and prays.
Prasad is distributed among friends and relatives.
In some regions, people undertake a fast from morning till the Tulsi Vivah puja is over.


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Statistics show that about one-third of all car crashes occur at intersections. Fortunately, most intersection collisions are avoidable.
Below are some important dos and don'ts that can put you and your family on the road to safety.
Here's what you should do:
Maintain a safe following distance between your car and any vehicles in front of you.
Slow down and keep your foot near the brake pedal as you approach an intersection.
Keep your wheels straight to avoid being pushed into the other lane if you are hit from behind.
Make sure other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians have enough time to react by using your signals well in advance of turning.
Watch for emergency vehicles and funeral processions.
Beware of motorcycles, which are often hidden by blind spots.
Watch for pedestrians crossing the street.
Be courteous to other drivers. Follow the rules of the road.
Wait until the light turns green and/or it's your turn to go.
Remember that at four-way stop signs, stop behind the line or crosswalk. Wait your turn before entering the intersection. When two vehicles on different roadways arrive at the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
Look in each direction before proceeding. Watch out for drivers trying to beat the signal change.
And here's what you shouldn't do:
Don't try to beat a yellow light or run a red light. Proceed through a yellow light only if you are unable to safely stop.
Don't change lanes in an intersection.
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A year ago, Archie Comics introduced its first gay character in the pages of Veronica. Remember? As it turns out, Kevin Keller was such a hit that he's getting his own spinoff. GLAAD posted this piece on the new comic that's slated for a June release.
Of course, whenever we hear about comics and gay, we always run to Zeus' Richard Neal for his thoughts. And why not? He's clearly the go-to gay for all things within those comic book universes. When asked what he thought about the spin-off, Neal had this to say via Twitter (but not all at once):
Making a political statement for press and sales is common. Writer Dan Parent however has made openly gay Kevin a very real part of the fun, comedic and kid-friendly Archie Universe. Kevin's own storyline about his struggles at school and coming out to his parents proves Archie Comics commitment to being relevant to today's youth readership.


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Black Bean and Pepper Salad with Cilantro and Lime is something I could eat every day all summer long. There's a generous amount of chopped red and yellow peppers, red onion, and cilantro and only one can of beans, making this a great Phase One choice. Today's the 4th of July celebration in the U.S., and this would be easy to throw together for a holiday pot-luck.
Black beans are such a great pantry ingredient, and this simple salad with black beans, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, lime, and cilantro has all the flavors that make me happy. I love the colors in this salad too. For best flavor, mix the dressing and let the beans marinate for a while (or at least while you chop the other ingredients) but even if you're in a rush like I was and forget to marinate the beans, it will still taste pretty great!
If you have a fresh lime, some lime zest added to the dressing really brightens the flavor.
Chop peppers the same size as the beans, and mix the marinated beans and peppers together.
Black Bean and Pepper Salad with Cilantro and Lime
(4 servings, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from a blog that no longer exists)
1 can black beans, rinsed well and drained
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
(could use any combination of colors for the pepper, or use 2 red peppers)
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
2 T lime juice (fresh lime juice recommended)
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. ground Chipotle pepper (I use Penzeys)
(you could use green Tabasco in place of the Chipotle pepper)
1/2 tsp. mild chile powder (New Mexico chile powder is best)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. onion powder
zest of one lime (optional, but recommended)
Vege-sal or salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
Mix dressing ingredients. Put beans and dressing into a plastic bowl with a snap-on lid, put lid on, and turn bowl over a few times until the beans are well coated with the dressing. Let the beans marinate in the dressing for an hour or so if you have time, or at least while you chop the other ingredients.
Chop peppers and onion into pieces about 1/2 inch square. (I was aiming for the beans, peppers, and onions to be approximately the same size.) Wash cilantro and dry well (I used a salad spinner) then chop coarsely.
In large bowl, gently combine beans, peppers, and onion. (If mixture seems dry you can add a tiny bit more olive oil and lime juice at this point.) Season to taste with Vege-sal or salt and fresh ground pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve.
This will keep for a day or two in the refrigerator, although it's best when the cilantro is still crisp. However, I taste-tested it on my friend Robin when it had been in the refrigerator overnight and she gave it a very enthusiastic thumbs up.
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Category: trendiest baby names
Trendy baby names have been around a lot longer Miley Cyrus or any of the famous Kardashians. From the dawn of recorded U.S. baby name history — aka 1880, when the federal government began keeping records — we've adopted names inspired by current events and popular people and culture, only to leave them behind for a new inspiration the next year.
The inspiration for name trends a century ago may have been politicians and war heroes rather than reality stars, but the definition of trendy baby names was the same: Names that spiked in popularity thanks to an outside influence, then sank from view along with its original bearer.
An organization called Flowing Data has calculated the trendiest names in US history, a fascinating look at which names burned the brightest only to fade the fastest.


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9 Winter Meetings Memories
1. The 2002 Winter Meetings
2. Brad Mills' Off-the-Record Beat Writer Lunches
Yet for about an hour each year, there was no need to stress out. The highlight of Day 3, and really, the whole week for the beat writers, was a luncheon where a table consisted of one team's manager, beat corps, the media relations staffs, and the team's manager. The best part: it was totally off the record. No phones were allowed out, and nothing said ever left the table. One year, Astros manager Brad Mills even talked about (redacted).
OK, so it wasn't a lot of juicy "recorders-off" tidbits. It was about where we were from or what we were doing over the winter, or for those lucky enough, kids and grandkids. It was an oasis of normal human interaction in a four-day stretch of sub-human conversation interrupted by checking one's phone.—Zachary Levine
3. The Year the Marlins Didn't Have a Fire Sale
But their shopping list wasn't complete. Two days later, the Marlins reeled in another big fish from the free-agent market: left-hander Mark Buehrle, on a four-year, $58 million contract. By that time, I'd given up guessing what was in the water in Miami, and wondering whether Loria had been given the world's largest sleeping pill while GM Michael Hill swiped his pocketbook. This was, by far, the strangest Winter Meetings activity I'd ever seen, simply because I never expected the Marlins to make headlines for anything other than a fire sale. Oh... wait... never mind. —Stephani Bee
4. Fernando Perez is Still in Baseball
Wonderful, though not true. The position offered to Perez was an entry-level scouting job in the Gulf Coast League. (You're welcome to start any rumor you like.) And I think Perez himself would agree that he's not among the all-time greats—although he is among the all-time fastest. —Adam Sobsey
5. The Mayor of Las Vegas Makes an Appearance
6. The 1989 Winter Meetings
The Winter Meetings began a couple of days later, with this massive spending spree hanging over everyone's heads. No one topped Langston's deal during the week, but it wasn't for lack of trying. The biggest news out of the Gaylord was the trade that sent Joe Carter from Cleveland to San Diego for prospects Sandy Alomar and Carlos Baerga. As part of the trade, Carter was given a three-year deal worth $9.2 million, the largest contract ever for a position player (but, at $3.06 million annually, less than Langston). For the Twins, Kent Hrbek re-signed with the club that week for $2.8 million annually.
That was it for the Winter Meetings, but the spending didn't stop that offseason. The Monday after the meetings, reigning NL Cy Young winner Mark Davis became the highest-paid player in baseball history with his deal worth $3.25 million annually. In January, Dave Stewart took the crown with a $3.5 million AAV before Will Clark beat him five days later at $3.75 million annually. It was a wild winter. —Larry Granillo
7. Enter #MysteryTeam
8. The Time That Guy Fell in the Pool
9. Christina Kahrl and Will Carroll Join the BBWAA
But in 2008, when Christina Kahrl and Will Carroll (and Keith Law, and Rob Neyer) were admitted to the BBWAA, it felt like a pretty big deal. It felt that way even though the writers who were admitted said the real effect on the way they did their jobs would be minimal. I thought at the time it was about, I don't know, taking over the BBWAA or something. Like that … well, I don't really know. I don't know what I thought the end result was going to be, if I thought that Johan Santana would be retroactively awarded that Cy Young or what, but it felt like a victory in a war. But there was no war. Many, perhaps most, of the writers just mingled like it was no big thing. That's what was important about including Kahrl, Carroll, Law, and Neyer: It showed that there was no war. There were just a lot of writers, some good and some lousy, some who did things differently, certainly some who mistakenly thought there was a war, but all of them pretty interested in baseball for most of the same reasons. A lot of my favorite writers are beat writers, and plenty of our ProGuestus pieces on this site have been written by beat writers. Before 2008, I would have been surprised by that fact, in part because the ProGuestus didn't exist so I'd never heard of it. —Sam Miller
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Item #8 is particularly apropos - congrats to Sam and Joe for getting behind the velvet rope! The faux revolution will not only be televised, but it will also be digitized - coming to a website (very) near you.
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Moreland gets start at DH vs. Phils lefty Lee
ARLINGTON -- Mitch Moreland was in the Rangers' Opening Day lineup for the second straight season on Monday. This time, Moreland was the designated hitter after starting at first base last season.
He was also in the lineup against left-hander Cliff Lee. Manager Ron Washington still may use right-handed hitter Michael Choice at designated hitter against some left-handers, but he wanted Moreland to be in there on Opening Day.
"[Moreland] did a good job against left-handers in Spring Training," Washington said. "We're going to face left-handers in Tampa Bay, and you may not see him. But this is Opening Day. I feel he deserves it."
The Phillies are scheduled to pitch right-handers A.J. Burnett and Kyle Kendrick in the final two games of their Opening Series against the Rangers. The Rangers then open a three-game series against the Rays on Friday at Tropicana Field. The Rangers are scheduled to face right-hander Jake Odorizzi on Friday, left-hander David Price on Saturday, and right-hander Alex Cobb on Sunday.
Moreland did not start on Opening Day in 2011 against Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester, or in 2012 against White Sox left-hander John Danks. But he was 5-for-12 against left-handers in Spring Training.
"It's Opening Day," Moreland said. "I'm just happy to be out there and get the opportunity to play and help the team win."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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NEW YORK — Ethnic hair care brand Dr. Miracle's is evolving beyond hair repair positioning and driving the brand forward with a relaunch comprised of multitiered innovation initiatives and updates to formulas, packaging and advertising.
"First and foremost, we've increased our understanding of our consumer, learning more about why she likes our brand and why she uses our products. The answer: Our products have helped her repair her hair. So, she knows, first-hand, that our products work," said Dr. Miracle's CEO Randy Zeno, referring to the brand's current positioning. "Our new direction will build on these findings to show her that in addition to helping her get healthy hair, Dr. Miracle's can help her keep it healthy and beautiful."
According to the manufacturer, the most noticeable development will be the brand's evolution of appearance at store level. The packaging redesign reflects Dr. Miracle's' efforts to increase consumer shopability. Recent studies show that consumers have trouble determining the optimum products to address their treatment and maintenance needs. Reinforcing product efficacy, as well as supporting consumer preferences, the new packaging design highlights product benefits, attributes and key ingredients. Other changes include an updated brand logo and a new milder, citrusy product aroma. The well-known tingling sensation remains.
In the addition, Dr. Miracle's products have now been reformulated to include vitamins and natural ingredients, such as shea butter, aloe, coconut, jojoba and olive oils.
In addition to product development, the brand will be channeling this understanding of its consumer into a new advertising campaign, event outreach campaigns, marketing efforts, and digital programs.
The rollout of a new company website is anticipated for later this year, as well as the introduction of the first-ever official Dr. Miracle's mobile application.
"This is an exciting time for me to have joined the team. Within the past six months we've been busy behind the scenes repositioning, repackaging and reformulating. Now, we're ready to show our consumers the evolution of Dr. Miracle's with a new look, new products, new advertising, a new website, and new social media programs designed just for them. We've created a brand that truly celebrates our consumers as part of the family," Dr. Miracle's VP marketing Arnisha Hallett-Jones said.
New product developments include:
Edge holding gel ($5.49) — The new Edge holding gel is blended with jojoba oil, promising to create long-lasting hold for sleek styles.
Acai thermal protection styler ($5.99) — Formulated to protect hair from intense heat styling, the thermal protection styler is rich in acai berry extract for moisture as it adds shine.
Daily moisturizing lotion ($3.99) — Enhanced with a blend of jojoba and coconut oils, this daily moisturizing lotion is ideal for keeping hair strong, soft and manageable.
Conditioning shampoo ($5.99) — The conditioning shampoo is blended with olive, sweet almond and jojoba oils.
Leave-in conditioner ($5.99) — The leave-in conditioner is enriched with a blend of vitamins A, C, and E to help strengthen as it leaves hair soft, manageable, shiny and bouncy. Perfect to apply before roller setting or for maintaining a "wet-and-go" look.
Deep conditioner ($4.99) — Blended with jojoba oil and vitamins A and E, the deep conditioner revitalizes hair's natural health, putting an end to breakage and dry scalp.
No-lye relaxer ($8.99) — Reformulated with three times more conditioning agents, the no-lye relaxer is made with essential proteins to help prevent breakage and strengthen strands while straightening. It also has vitamins A and E to promote healthy hair growth.
Oil sheen spray ($4.99) — Blended with shea butter and aloe, this spray conditions as it softens and adds shine.
Neutralizing shampoo ($5.99) — Blended with macadamia nut oil to provide hair and scalp with extra protection, the neutralizing shampoo is designed to be used with a no base crème relaxer. This neutralizing shampoo will restore moisture to the cuticle and provide conditioning benefits while completing the relaxer process. A special color alert tells users when the relaxer is completely rinsed from the hair.


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Get an overview of this hotel19th-century estate reborn as romantic Provincetown hotel
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Special Offer: Book by 2 August 2017 and collect double Nectar points!
Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.
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Popular property highlights
Stroll to the beach
Formerly a 19th-century sea captain's mansion, this adults-only hotel is in the heart of Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod, within walking distance of beaches, shops, cafés, clubs, and galleries.
Intimate bistro
The hotel is home to the award-winning Shui Spa exclusively Keihl's, and The Pointe Restaurant features local seafood, organic produce, and a superb wine list. Cooked-to-order breakfast, afternoon treats, and evening wine socials are complimentary.
Luxury bedding
The Crowne Pointe Inn's guestrooms include hypoallergenic down pillows and duvets, plush bathrobes, and turndown service with gourmet chocolates. High-speed Internet access is complimentary.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Crowne Pointe Historic Inn & Spa
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Provincetown's Crowne Pointe Historic Inn and Spa occupies a 140-year-old restored sea captain's mansion. The hotel caters to guests 18 years of age and older.
The full-service Shui Spa exclusively Keihl's offers a range of services and treatments, many water-themed; guests receive complimentary access to its mineral therapy tub, sauna, 10-person soaking tub, meditation gardens, and eucalyptus-infused steam room.
Cooked-to-order breakfast is complimentary; the property also offers a restaurant and room service. The hotel hosts a complimentary wine, beer, and cheese social in the afternoons, and cookies are available in the lobby. Guests can relax in the terrace.
The hotel's outdoor pool is heated; two 10-person spa tubs are nearby.
Meeting facilities measure 10,000 square feet, and wireless and wired high-speed Internet access are complimentary in public areas. Self parking is free and a complimentary beach shuttle is provided.
- Number of floors - 2
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Free beach shuttle
- Fireplace in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Full-service spa
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Library
- Spa treatment room(s)
- One meeting room
- Total number of rooms - 40
- Terrace
- Picnic area
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 93
- Free self parking
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Coffee shop or café
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- Designated smoking areas
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Free reception
- Year Built 1800
- Conference space size (feet) - 1000
- Garden
- Number of buildings/towers - 5
- Spa services on site
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Cable TV service
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- DVD player
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Free WiFi
- Minibar
- Premium bedding
- Refrigerator
- Turndown service
- Room service (limited hours)
Where to Eat
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning inthe dining room.
The Pointe Restaurant - Overlooking historic Provincetown, the restaurant offers an innovative menu created by Food & Wine Magazine's Top Ten Chef Robbin Haas. With just 40 seats, guests can enjoy an intimate dining experience with an award-winning wine list. Menu features local line-caught seafood, naturally-raised meat, and organic produce. The restaurant is closed on Mondays, and reservations are required in the summer.
A complimentary Manager's Receptionfeaturing a complimentary wine and cheese social hour is held daily from 5 PM to 6 PM.
Offering restaurants, bars, and small theatres, nearby Commercial Street provides the several nighttime entertainment options on Cape Cod. Cabaret shows and theatre productions are highlighted by Provincetown's vibrant arts community.
Nearby Things to Do
Crowne Pointe Historic Inn & Spa features the full-service spa, Shui Spa exclusively Keihl's, offering a range of services and treatments, many water-themed; guests receive complimentary access to its mineral therapy tub, sauna, 10-person soaking tub, meditation gardens, and eucalyptus-infused steam room. An outdoor heated swimming pool is also on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the property; fees may apply.
Spa Services
The Shui Spa exclusively Keihl's is a tranquil, full-service spa staffed with licensed therapists offering spa and beauty treatments. The spa overlooks the courtyard and garden. Facilities include a lounge area, a warm mineral therapy tub, sauna, steam room, and four treatment rooms including specialized outdoor areas and private rooms for couples. The spa also offers a finishing area for manicures and pedicures, as well as a retail area.
Advanced reservations are required for spa treatments and massage. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to visit the spa.
- Number of treatment rooms 4
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 18
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at 10 PM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- This property welcomes adults only.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Hotel Name
- Crowne Pointe Historic
- Crowne Pointe Historic Inn
- Crowne Pointe Historic Inn Provincetown
- Crowne Pointe Historic Provincetown
- Crowne Pointe Inn
- Crowne Pointe Historic Hotel Provincetown
- Crowne Pointe Historic Inn And Spa
- Crowne Pointe Historic Inn Spa
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.


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Fairfax County Reaches New Heights in Recycling
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
May 20, 2008
Fairfax County Reaches New Heights in Recycling
Fairfax County's "2007 Recycling Rate Report," prepared by the Solid Waste Management Program, marks a new high point in recycling. According to the report, the residents and businesses of Fairfax County combined to recycle 38 percent of all the waste generated in the county during 2007 — an increase of 3 percent from the previous year. The "Recycling Rate Report" is prepared annually and is submitted to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in accordance with state law.
The increase in Fairfax County's recycling rate reflects the county's increased emphasis on protecting and preserving the local environment. It is also due in part to new county recycling requirements where all non-residential properties are now required to recycle mixed paper and cardboard. These new requirements went into effect in July 2007 as part of recent revisions to the county's Solid Waste Management Code, Chapter 109.1. The revised code also includes requirements for all multi-family properties to recycle mixed paper and cardboard. In addition, new multi-family properties must also provide can and bottle recycling for their tenants.
Together, members of the business and residential community recycled 488,492 tons of material.
"Each year, Fairfax County generates about 1 million tons of trash," said Pamela Gratton, Fairfax County's recycling manager. "It is important for both residents and businesses to remember that recycling is essential in reducing the amount of trash we make, and that by recycling, we preserve disposal capacity in the county's solid waste disposal system."
For more information about Fairfax County's Solid Waste Management Program, contact Pamela Gratton at 703-324-5498, TTY 711, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/recycling.