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I used to flop at mindfulness. Sometimes I still do. But this has been a good year (I know, I sound like a potato harvest). The notion of mindfulness, with its deep roots in the Buddhist tradition, is indeed a profound and powerful idea. 'Abdu'l-Bahá reminds the Bahá'ís too that "prayer and fasting is the cause of awakening and mindfulness." It goes without saying that keen mindfulness of our own behaviour, feelings and thoughts is absolutely indispensable for our personal growth.
Despite a profound concept rooted in the antiquity, "living in the here and the now" is currently probably the trendiest catchphrase of post-modern spirituality. Yet I cannot help but feel that the constant repackaging of this otherwise meaningful mantra for the sales pitch of self-help books has stripped the concept of some of its original depth and purity. Today it is proclaimed by virtually every new self-help sage. Not infrequently we find the same concept eloquently rephrased to seem like an original idea by the given author. Please don't get me wrong! Self-help literature has its definite place in a growing global market stunted by stress, panic attacks and depression. But for me a certain line is crossed when meditation routines and breathing techniques — even the all-important virtue of mindfulness — are marketed as the panacea for all ills. I'm also apprehensive when meditation, no matter how refined and ecstatic, is confidently presented as the route to experiencing the Divine Itself, the Mystery of Mysteries. The self-help gurus are not all alike. There are those drawing on time-honoured traditions like Thich Nhat Hanh and Eckhart Tolle whose humble attitude, wise words and techniques have been a source of tranquillity and meaning for thousands. Materialistic lifestyle is fraught with anxieties, and breathing techniques as well as mental exercises centering our focus on the good available in the present may help many to momentarily let go of trivial attachments. Attachments that have assumed disproportionate importance in the frenetic rat race that is urban lifestyle. But acute awareness of our inner states, much less techniques, alone, fail to address the roots of our anxiety. In the received individualist culture healthy introspection may easily degenerate into fruitless self-absorption. Even more than meditative techniques mankind desparately needs selfless acts of service and ingenious social reforms. A more lasting tranquillity of our mind and conscience seems to need these too. Becoming overly absorbed in our own mental states, in the Bahá'í view, limits our presence in the world rather than increasing it. A painstaking quest to eliminate our own anxieties becomes, paradoxically, itself a source of pain and anxiety.
"The more we search for ourselves, the less likely we are to find ourselves; and the more we search for God, and to serve our fellow men, the more profoundly will we become acquainted with ourselves, and the more inwardly assured. This is one of the great spiritual laws of life." – Shoghi Effendi
Thich Nhat Hanh writes quite aptly:
"Life is available only in the present moment, in the here and the now."
The Bahá'í Writings fully endorse the fundamental notion that happiness and inner tranquillity ultimately hinge on our spiritual discernment to see purpose and meaning in every moment, even in agonizing suffering. It is a form of God-consciousness ("taqwa" in Arabic) to see His attributes and presence in all things and at all times. Bahá'u'lláh wrote in the Seven Valleys (the Valley of Wonderment) of those that have rid themselves of earthly attachments:
"At every moment he beholdeth a wondrous world, a new creation, and goeth from astonishment to astonishment, and is lost in awe at the works of the Lord of Oneness."
Indeed, as Bahá'ís we must learn to see God in the present moment. In every atom, in every leaf and in every face. In every mundane task and every casual circumstance. But is that really enough? The Writings seem to respond with an unequivocal "Nay". We must also learn to see God in the past, in the future and in the wider world beyond our immediate senses and geographic locations. Imám Alí worded it beautifully in a famous hadith (oral tradition):
"Nothing have I perceived, except that I perceived God within it, God before it, or God after it."
Learning to be mindful of only the physical present and the immediately accessible may be a misunderstanding of Buddha's intentions. It is avoided by many discerning practitioners as it results in passivity. Passivity about the prospect of a beautiful and meaningful future for all mankind, and indifference to the world beyond our own neighbourhoods, cities and lands. Accepting the world as it is may bring momentary calm. But if the virtue of resignation isn't understood properly, it will result in a failure to be an active agent of positive change in the world. The intention of the "here and the now" exercises is soberingly good, and their underlying philosophy boasts great truth. Yet their superficial and excessively technical implementation does not cure an underlying self-centered mindset which runs diametrically counter to their original world-embracing intention.
"It is not those who lack energy or refrain from action, but those who work without expectation of reward who attain the goal of meditation." – Krishna, The Bhagavad Gita
A meditative technique may come in very handy for temporary stress relief and emotional calm. But an obsessive quest for experiencing the Divine through esoteric self-immersion and social isolation may, inadvertently, mistake presence in the here and the now for indifference to the past, the future, and the wider world beyond our immediate sensory access. The catchy slogans on the covers of bestselling self-help books teach us about "presence" in the moment from the unwitting soap box of material luxury and political security. Does it really take that much spirituality to be present in a moment that is safe, successful and stimulating? What about deriving inner peace from the present when the present means abject poverty, crippling hunger and devastating war? Does detachment from the future and the past mean only a new kind of attachment to replace the old ones, namely attachment to a remarkably nice present! Isn't such an attachment equally fraught with the anxiety of losing it the very moment our luck turns? It is precisely our attachment to the comforts of the physical present that makes us indifferent to the future of mankind, and to the present moment of those that languish in want. But detachment from the future and the past does not equate with indifference to the future and the past. It is the former which the likes of Krishna, Buddha and Bahá'u'lláh inculcated on us. The latter they warned us against in the severest of terms.
We should obviously not be attached to any particular future course of events. Personal futures are always unpredictable. Nor should we dwell on the "unpleasant things" of our past (or our present, for that matter). But as Bahá'ís we should always learn from the past, and live in the present by working for a better global future. We should do this while simultaneously remaining utterly unshackled by our past mistakes and undistracted by exciting future prospects, and thereby truly living in the here and the now.
The Writings assure us that we are ultimately luminous spiritual beings unrestrained by the physical constraints of time and place. In our day and age where the human soul is slowly and painfully emerging out of the instant thrill-seeking of its turbulent adolescence, it is also learning that to be present is not just about 'now'. The present also holds a formidable power to determine the future. The present is also entirely shaped by its past. A truly mindful awareness sees all history and all future present in every moment. It sees all mankind present in every meeting. The entire human race is constantly shaped by our conduct in every human encounter, no matter how mundane and passing. Perhaps this is what it means to live in the Here and the Now in the Bahá'í style. To see every moment as an opportunity to learn about God. To find in every circumstance a possibility to serve the entire mankind. That it may become a mirror image of His Oneness.
"Every imperfect soul is self-centred and thinketh only of his own good. But as his thoughts expand a little he will begin to think of the welfare and comfort of his family. If his ideas still more widen, his concern will be the felicity of his fellow citizens; and if still they widen, he will be thinking of the glory of his land and of his race. But when ideas and views reach the utmost degree of expansion and attain the stage of perfection, then will he be interested in the exaltation of humankind. He will then be the well-wisher of all men and the seeker of the weal and prosperity of all lands. This is indicative of perfection." – 'Abdu'l-Bahá
"…were all the sorrows of the world to be crowded into my heart they would, I feel, all vanish, when in the presence of Bahá'u'lláh. It is as if I had entered Paradise." – Prince Zaynu'l-'Abidín Khan
The calmness and serenity of the infant was such as to amaze the mother. Khadijih Khanum could not recall if he ever cried or waxed restless. Bahá'u'lláh, born Husayn 'Alí on 12 November 1817, was a child of kind demeanour. But his keen intellect caught his father's attention. "He is a little short", the mother once remarked to her husband Mírzá Buzurg while watching the child walk. "But do you not know how intelligent he is and what a wonderful mind he has!" the father exclaimed with pride.
Bahá'u'lláh was the scion of one of the great aristocratic families of Persia. The family traced its ancestry to the last Sassanian King, Yazdegerd III, who reigned before the Muslim conquest of Persia. Opulence and privilege were his lot, respect and adoration his birth-right. His summer months were usually spent in the countryside outside the capital Tehran in the district of Núr. He had a great love for nature and spent much of his time outdoors roaming in the meadows and woodlands that belonged to his father. Sometimes he ventured out on foot, other times on horseback. The indoors were no less princely. Mírzá Buzurg, a vizier at the Sháh's court, had built a stately mansion in Takúr. The mansion was erected in the best traditions of Persian masonry and carpentry. The palatial halls would merit only the most valuable carpets and the high walls showcased the vizier's own masterful calligraphy. "Buzurg", or "great", was the title given by the Sháh to Mírzá Abbás-i-Núrí in recognition of his skill as a calligrapher. The scent of rose water filled the rooms and the warble of nightingales entered the halls through oriental windows and arched doorways. Silver samovars lovingly supplied exquisite porcelain teacups with afternoon tea and fresh mint leaves added to the aroma. The tea leaves came directly from the nearby estates. A dedicated staff of servants did all the work, including the preparation of saffron rice with tender lamb garnished with local herbs. Fruits of the season, rock melons, grapes, pomegranates and cherries, were ever-ready for a royal bite in the embrace of hand-crafted bowls representing the finest Persian pottery. Master-gardeners tended to the vizier's rose gardens with motherly care and attention. Mírzá Buzurg was still a rich man and his properties included a number of country estates as well as a complex of houses in Tehran. In addition to his ministerial duties in Tehran, Mírzá Buzurg was the appointed governor of Burujird and Lorestan provinces.
The boons of wealth and power however held little sway over Husayn-'Alí. Precociously insightful, he was early to see beyond their seeming luster. Once he was taken to see a puppet show in Tehran. The play was called Sháh Sultán Salím. Princes, dignitaries and notables from the capital attended the occasion, as much for entertainment as for making an appearance. Bahá'u'lláh was sitting in one of the upper rooms of the building, observing the scene. A tent was pitched in the courtyard and soon small puppet-like figures appeared. One of them, a town crier, raised the call: "His Majesty is coming! Arrange the seats at once!" The play was a ridiculous imperial fanfare, a delightful feast to the senses. The puppets vividly portrayed a menagerie of characters — proud princes with hats and sashes, footmen wielding battle axes, executioners carrying bastinadoes and a haughty king marching along with great pomp and circumstance. The show began with a scene of a royal entourage appearing at a venue of execution. Thieves were decapitated with blood-like liquid pouring out, trumpets were sounded, and shortly wars were waged and a pall of smoke enveloped the whole tent. An evil rebellion was quelled and cannons boomed at the final battle, establishing the heroic king triumphant over his nefarious enemies.
The vizier's son watched the play with great amazement. When the play had ended and the curtain was lifted, the lone puppeteer emerged from behind the tent carrying a box under his arm. Young Bahá'u'lláh asked the man about the contents of the box. The puppeteer described to the child how the impressive and lavish display he saw is now contained within the little box under his arm. The sight of that box made a piercing impression on young Bahá'u'lláh. All the trappings of this world suddenly seemed to him like that same spectacle. "Erelong these outward trappings, these visible treasures, these earthly vanities, these arrayed armies, these adorned vestures, these proud and overweening souls, all shall pass into the confines of the grave, as though into that box", he recalled the puppet show some half a century later as he lay in exile in far-off Adrianople (Edirne).
His pampered and privileged youth was now but a distant whiff from the past. He had been brought to Rumelia from the Ottoman Capital in a carriage used for baggage, and housed, with his family, in the dead of winter in a summer house unfit for residency. Neither he nor his wife and children had the necessary raiments to protect themselves from the freezing cold. After accepting the Báb as a Messenger of God, and publically proclaiming his cause at the age of twenty-seven, his inherited properties were confiscated, his possessions looted and his body thrown into the infamous Black Pit. But his fate in exile and imprisonment was sealed after thousands of Bábis and other Persians began flocking to him and to seek his wisdom as "Him Whom God Shall Make Manifest" prophesied by the Báb. He had announced his own Messengership humbly. First to his family and thereafter to his immediate companions at the time when he was held in house arrest in Baghdad. But the news of his knowledge and his radiant presence, coupled with his inspiring revelations that were being disseminated in Writing, began to spread from mouth to mouth, and to attract curiosity and animosity in equal measure. Now in Adrianople, at fifty-one, he had already endured 16 years of banishment and incarceration in various parts of the Ottoman Empire. Yet even as he lay robbed, ridiculed and rejected, his mind remembered the triviality that is earthly glory, and his heart rejoiced in the eventual end of all earthly sorrow.
"In the eyes of those possessed of insight all this conflict, contention and vainglory hath ever been, and will ever be, like unto the play and pastimes of children."
"Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more."
– Bahá'u'lláh
November the 12th, 2012, marked the 195th anniversary of the birth of Bahá'u'lláh
"His life is one of the most magnificent examples of courage which it has been the privilege of mankind to behold…" – A.L.M. Nicolas
What would call for a musketry of 750 riflemen to riddle a mild-mannered young man of thirty-one, a kindly demeanour and a peaceful purpose to a pulp of flesh and bone? What would cause a youth of only fifteen to beg the soldiers for the honour of being martyred with him? Yet so it came to pass. The youth Anís, and his young Master who held him in his embrace, were shot by three volleys of bullets, each volley fired by a file of 250 soldiers. The scene of this gorey spectacle was Tabríz, Persia, and the year was 1850. Over 10,000 spectators had gathered to observe the scene. The young man was known for his delicate appearance and his melodious voice. These were his last words as he serenely addressed the cheering crowds:
"O wayward generation! Had ye believed in me, ye would have followed the example of this youth, who ranks above most of you, and willingly sacrificed your lives in my path. The Day shall come when you will have recognized me, and I shall have ceased to be with you."
The young man came from Shiráz, Persia. His father had died when he was but an infant and it fell on his uncle to care for the boy. After being sent back from a religious school for knowing too much, the boy took up his uncle's trade as a merchant. He was well-known for his exceptional humility, fervour in prayer, quiet disposition and exemplary honesty in his business dealings. A siyyid, a lineal descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, he wore the characteristic green turban. A fervent messianic expectation of the promised Mahdi had reached the city with the arrival of 18 young theological students from Karbila, Iraq, who had espoused the millenarian Shaykhi school. On 23 May 1844, at the age of twenty-five, this Siyyid shared what he regarded a precious secret to the first of these youth arriving in the city. The clandestine interview took place in the Siyyid's house in the dead of night. Mullá Husayn, his guest, was a student of scriptural prophecies and a Shaykhi who had recently been awarded the prestigious title of a 'mujtahid'. Upon his arrival to Shiráz, Mullá Husayn had been seen by the Shirázi merchant in the city's outskirts. The visitor was warmly welcomed to lodge at his house for the night. While serving his guest tea from a silver samovar, the host, almost casually, related that he is none other than the Promised One of all ages foretold by all the Prophets of old, the one they had come to find. Mullá Husayn later wrote that the love and kindness of his youthful host was such that had he no other claim to greatness, his virtue alone would have sufficed to convince him.
The Shirázi youth revealed to Mullá Husayn and the rest of his initial 18 disciples that his sole purpose, as a Messenger of God, was to prepare the way for the imminent appearance of an even greater Messenger –"Him Whom God shall make manifest." But he also cautioned that to embrace his cause was to put oneself in mortal peril. He warned that his public announcement was destined to result in violent persecution, nation-gripping bloodshed and, eventually, his own martyrdom at the hands of the Persian priestly elite. A bold claim to Messengership in succession to Muhammad, him who was deemed the 'final prophet', would undoubtedly be met with violent persecution by the orthodox Shí'áh clerics of Persia. Thousands of adherents, from all walks of life, were to flock to his Cause in a short period of time, despite a near-certain prospect of violent persecution, torture and death. A score of unbiased and notable first-hand observers of Qajáric Persia in the 19th century, not the least of which were Lord Curzon of Kedleston and Comte de Gobineau, would attest in their voluminous accounts to the two decades of violent turmoil in Persia following the peaceful revelation of this merchant. His declaration, quite foreseeably, caused alarm amongst the Orthodox Shí'íte clergy. But the brutal torture and persecution of his followers was prompted neither by fairness nor necessity.
At that fateful night in Shiráz, the intuitive learning, the flawless appearance, the powerful words and the heartfelt courtesy of this Shirázi Siyyid stirred Mullá Husayn to his depths. Fully aware of the mortal perils ahead, he spontaneously arose to proclaim the young merchant's bold claim and forthwith dispatched, under the Siyyid's instructions, on horseback to the capital Tehran. As to his mission to the capital, the Siyyid offered Mullá Husayn only these veiled words:
"A secret lies hidden in that city. When made manifest, it shall turn the earth into paradise."
This gentle Siyyid was the Báb ("the Gate"). His is a true story.
"Why do we suffer?" is one of the most human of queries. Without fail, we tend to ask the question in the 1st person: "Why me?" But what about the 3rd? "Why they?" Why is it always the greedy varlet that winds up blessed with superb health and abundant wealth, and the meek tiller of a barren field who dies bent by a life of toil and hardship? Let's venture even further. Why have the most saintly and noble to have ever trodden this earth suffered far more than most of us puny mortals bewailing our plight? Where is the justice and fairness in that? Surely it can't be because they deserved it. So what right do we have to think our lot is a punishment from God?
Indeed, the mark of a true prophet is suffering. And not just any kind of suffering, but the devastating kind that targets your loved ones, destroys your body and gives you a rude reminder that you are really nothing but a spit bowl for the rich and powerful. Perhaps none more than the great prophets have experienced first-hand and unabated the most brutal aspects of humanity and yet remained utterly unwavering, till their hour of death, in their inspirational call upon man to do only that which is good, noble and enlightened. And doing it with a passion too. Moses was an orphan and an exile hunted by his oppressors. Jesus was an impoverished vagabond ridiculed as a fatherless child and ultimately executed. Muhammed was driven out of his home into the desert and a war was brought on him and his loved ones for simply believing in God.
Despite their ability to attract masses, well-fed gurus basking in admiration within the safety of their extravagant ashrams, honey-tongued opportunists inviting generous donations by abusing religious sentiment, privileged eccentrics selling self-help books with a fluffy spiritual philosophy, and inspirational preachers flying their learjets betwixt jam-packed stadiums, simply won't compare. True prophets, in the annals of world history, are a mere handful. But they do exist. And what's little short of amazing: the moral message of their recorded teachings is near-identical. "You, my friend, are much more than meets the eye. Know that, grow up and beat the odds!"
The greatest inspiration has ever come from those that overcame all odds, remained unbending in doing good and refused to shirk in their commitment to high-minded ideals even in the face of violent persecution and torture. Perhaps that is why it is the greatest souls amongst us that have suffered the most. Nothing less would inspire the rest of us to transcend ourselves.
"Know ye that trials and tribulations have, from time immemorial, been the lot of the chosen Ones of God and His beloved, and such of His servants as are detached from all else but Him, they whom neither merchandise nor traffic beguile from the remembrance of the Almighty, they that speak not till He hath spoken, and act according to His commandment. Such is God's method carried into effect of old, and such will it remain in the future. Blessed are the steadfastly enduring, they that are patient under ills and hardships, who lament not over anything that befalleth them, and who tread the path of resignation." (Bahá'u'lláh, The Summons of the Lord of Hosts, p. 204)
It is, paradoxically, easier to believe in the goodness of man and the underlying oneness of all humanity when it is proclaimed by someone who has undergone torture, banishment and 40 years of imprisonment without losing faith in these ideals. Since childhood Bahá'u'lláh had earned a reputation as the compassionate and prodigal son of Mírzá Buzurg, a well-respected minister serving at the Sháh's court. His was a silken life of luxury and privilege. At the age of 27 he did the unimaginable. He ceased to be a Shí'ah Muslim and became a follower of the Báb. By declaring as a Bábi he forsook all chances of a comfortable life paved for him by the powers-that-be. Even before accepting the Báb he had, at 22 years of age, declined an offer from the Prime Minister to advance a ministerial career at the Sháh's court. Instead he had chosen to consecrate his home to helping the poor of Tehran with his wife Ásiyyih Khánúm. One of the rooms in his large mansion was transformed into a ward for tending sick women and children. The couple had earned the twin-titles "the Father of the Poor" and "the Mother of Consolation." Ásiyyih Khánúm, a woman of great beauty and grace, came from one of the richest families of Persia. Yet their life of comfort and security was not to last. In Tehran, upon receiving a letter from Mullá Husayn containing some verses of the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh spontaneously embraced the Báb's Message and became one of his most ardent and influential followers due to his high social standing. He went forthwith, on a horseback, to spread the Báb's message in his native district in northern Persia, fully aware of the perils with which such a mission was fraught. He attracted many new fervent followers and roused the ire of the fanatical Shí'ah clergy. He was arrested.
Bahá'u'lláh was paraded bare-footed through the streets of Tehran to his prison-dungeon and pelted with stones by the angry crowds on the roadsides. He was thrown into the dungeon of Siyáh-Chál with a 100-pound chain placed on his neck and stocks put on his feet. The Siyáh-Chál, "The Black Pit", was a former sewage reservoir turned into an underground prison. It was basically a deep underground tunnel, housing some 150 prisoners including 30 Bábis, which had only one outlet. It was so narrow and low that only sitting in a crouching position was possible. Many died in the prison. Much heavier chains were placed on Bahá'u'lláh's shoulders than on the other prisoners. His chains were known by the names Qará-Guhar and Salásil. During his four-month stay in the pitch-black and filthy dungeon, the chains left a permanent imprint on his stature and cut into his flesh.
The Sháh and the ministers expected Bahá'u'lláh to die in the Black Pit under the weight of his chains. The mother of the Sháh in particular was insisting on Bahá'u'lláh's immediate execution. According to some reports the Sháh was worried about more prominent martyrs inciting fresh support to Bábism. Prince Dolgorukov from the Russian Legation intervened on Bahá'u'lláh's behalf, owing to Bahá'u'lláh's excellent reputation as a man of virtue. Prince Dolgorukov is reported to have told the Persian authorities in no uncertain terms that Bahá'u'lláh is not be harmed or Persia shall hear from Russia. As a consequence, the death sentence was not carried out and the Siyáh-Chál sentence was interrupted after four months of stay.
Instead, Bahá'u'lláh was banished from the country and ordered to live under house arrest and imprisonment for the remainder of his life. He was to remain under incarceration in some of the most forbidding places in the Ottoman Empire, far away from "bewitching" any more Persians. Prince Dolgorukov offered refuge in Russia which Bahá'u'lláh cordially refused. The British offered refuge when Bahá'u'lláh was in Baghdad and later the French offered him assistance whilst he was in Adrianople, which were also politely turned down.
Until the end of his earthly journey, Bahá'u'lláh was adamantly reluctant to exchange his claim — that he had brought a new message of unity and brotherhood from God — for personal freedom or temporal ascendancy. Neither did he allow persecution or confinement to shackle his inner freedom. No amount of torture could corrode his faith in the underlying goodness of man.
Why should we then let lesser disappointments shake ours?
"O SON OF MAN! My calamity is My providence, outwardly it is fire and vengeance, but inwardly it is light and mercy. Hasten thereunto that thou mayest become an eternal light and an immortal spirit. This is My command unto thee, do thou observe it." (Bahá'u'lláh, The Hidden Words, Part I Arabic, #51)
"O SON OF MAN! For everything there is a sign. The sign of love is fortitude under My decree and patience under My trials." (Bahá'u'lláh, The Hidden Words, Part I Arabic, #48)


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DETROIT (AP) Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch is spending a lot of his money to chase a World Series title.
Thanks to Detroit's surge and the Chicago White Sox's slump, the Tigers have a shot to give Ilitch a return on his investment.
``He's been trying to bring a winner here and to know the joy it would bring him to win a championship is another driving force,'' Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said in a telephone interview Thursday. ``In fact, I can't think of a better one.''
When Victor Martinez had a season-ending knee injury last winter, Ilitch gave Dombrowski the OK to replace him with Prince Fielder even though that meant adding a $214 million contract to the books. That ballooned the team's payroll to $139.6 million to rank fifth among baseball's big spenders.
``He's given us everything it takes to win,'' Dombrowski said.
The AL Central champions won eight of their last 10 games while Chicago collapsed, lifting Detroit to the postseason in consecutive years for the first time since 1934-35. The Tigers won the division by three games after trailing the White Sox by three games just two weeks ago.
``We're peaking at the right time as a ballclub,'' right-hander Max Scherzer said. ``We've had our ups and downs this year, but we believe in our talent. It's all culminating right now at the right time.
``We believe we're just as good as any team in the American League right now.''
First, Detroit will have to be better than the AL West-champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's are on a roll of their own, rallying from being 13 games back on June 30 and overcoming a five-game deficit over the last nine days of the regular season to top Texas with a sweep.
``It's a great story and I just tip my hat to Bob Melvin and the Oakland A's,'' Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Wednesday night after ending the season with a win at Kansas City. ``It's going to be two good teams trying to advance to the big prize.''
The Tigers will host the first of two games Saturday night before the best-of-five series shifts to Oakland.
Detroit might be tough to beat in Game 1 with Triple Crown slugger Miguel Cabrera at the plate and reigning AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander on the mound.
Cabrera hit .330 with 44 homers and 139 RBIs, leading the American League in all three statistical categories. He' s the first to achieve the feat since Boston's Carl Yastrzemski in 1967.
``I got a lot of messages from Venezuela, everyone, my friends,'' Cabrera said. ``They're all happy at home.''
Everyone also seems pleased with Cabrera's choices off the field these days.
On his way to spring training in Lakeland, Fla., last year, Cabrera was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving when he refused to cooperate, directed an obscene gesture at police and even dared them to shoot him, according to authorities in St. Lucie County, Fla.
Two years ago, Cabrera got drunk enough between a Friday night game and the morning to have what police said was 0.26 blood-alcohol reading and a bruised and cut left cheek. Authorities said he got in a fight with his wife, who called 911. He was taken to a police station, where Dombrowski picked him up.
As part of Cabrera's program to stay sober and out of trouble, former major leaguer Raul Gonzalez has been at his side all season.
``Miguel has worked hard and with a supporting cast, his maturity level has continued to grow and you have to tip your cap to him,'' Dombrowski said. ``He needs to continue to work on it for the rest of his life.''
Dombrowski also raved about the ``tremendous job'' Leyland did in the dugout this season in the last year of his contract, but wasn't ready to talk about whether he'll be back with the franchise next year.
``We'll discuss that after the season,'' Dombrowski said.
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Why older people in Cornwall don't miss their younger years
If you're under the impression that older people lament the loss of their youth, you could be in for a shock! In a recent survey by Westcountry retirement housebuilders McCarthy and Stone, late generation Cornish residents revealed more than 30 things they didn't miss at all about their younger days, and reasons they love being more mature.
From the hassles of a working life to the trials of raising kids, the survey responses give some amusing insight into what we sometimes don't realise to be the benefits of aging. Here are some of our favourites:
Things they don't miss about working
We all have moments when we wish it was our time to retire. From the daily grind of traffic on the commute to our workplace to being forced to spend time with colleagues we probably wouldn't choose as our friends, working full time is no walk in the park. Here are some of the most irritating things these Cornish retirees picked on, which they are more than happy to see the back of now:
• Being woken up by an alarm clock
• Having to be up and out at a certain time
• Spending five days a week at work
• Having to dress up for work
• Waiting for pay day
• Never having a lie-in
• Spending all day staring at a screen
• Enduring the commute
• Spending the week with people you don't like
• Coping with a boss looking over your shoulder
If there's one thing most people of working age could wish for, it would be more time, and that's a given when retirement comes our way. Time, freedom and choices; things that are severely lacking during our hard-working middle years.
Things they don't miss about family
We all love our kids, but sometimes they really do try our patience too. Even if it's not the kids themselves, the hectic lifestyle that comes with them can be enough to wear you out. Here are some of the things these older people don't miss about family life:
• Tidying up after the kids all day long
• Getting the children out of bed for school
• Ironing school uniforms
• Cooking big family meals every night
• Doing the weekly food shop
• Socialising with other parents
• Being the kid's taxi / emergency break down service
• Juggling after school activities
• Packing for family holidays
• Balancing work and family commitments
It's always sad when the day comes for our children to leave the nest, but at the same time, it's the start of a new chapter for us too. As much as we'll miss being hands on parents, we should also look forward to the prospect of a more selfish lifestyle where we don't have to always put others first.
Things they don't miss about life
Life in general can be tough, particularly when you're young. From going on a disastrous date to nerve racking job interviews, life can be hard when you're young and inexperienced. Here are some of the things this group of retirees in Cornwall definitely won't miss about being younger.
• Sitting exams
• Financial worries
• Awkward first dates
• Not being confident in themselves
• Struggling to get on the property ladder
• Worrying about looks
• Worrying about what the scales say
• Doing DIY at the weekend
• Competitiveness among friends
As you can see, although aging has its own set of worries that come with it, there are things to look forward too. Here at Blenheim House, we want to reinforce the positive aspects of growing older, helping older people to see the good things that are left in life and helping them to enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with our later years.


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Race 2012 premiered October 2012
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Race 2012, a PBS Election 2012 special, is a provocative conversation about race and politics that documents the changing face of America, and how that change may affect the country's political future. PBS Election 2012 is a comprehensive, multiplatform initiative that comprises PBS' on-air and online news and public affairs programs that focus on this year's presidential race and other key national elections.
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As recently as 1980, 80% of the United States was white, but results of the 2010 Census depict a rapidly changing nation, with the country's non-white population growing to more than 35 percent. As ethnic and racial minorities continue to grow, these communities' impact on America's future—particularly as it pertains to politics and leadership—is increasing. RACE 2012 helps viewers gain a better understanding of America's changing racial landscape through the lens of politics and the people who are, have been, or will be driving the country's conversation about race.
Race 2012 looks at pivotal moments in the history of race in the U.S., notably the founding fathers' passage of a naturalization act, and an immigration reform signed into law by President Johnson in 1965. The reform triggered an immigration wave that, on the surface, was drastically different than the wave of European arrivals in the 1890s.
The program spotlights today's racially-charged and politically divisive debate over the integration of racial minorities into what has been America's dominant white culture. Race 2012 offers thoughtful insight and analysis on the paradigm shift taking place in the country, and questions the model by which we view identity politics. Additionally, Race 2012 looks at the current political landscape, exploring how the two major political parties in the U.S. engage with the racial and ethnic communities that are growing in size and influence, particularly the Latino community.
Race 2012 delves into a variety of issues including how immigrants are reshaping the American electoral landscape, white voters' reactions to their declining numbers and diminished influence, and the economic imbalance between races.
Fast-moving and non-partisan, Race 2012 draws insights on racial political history from analysts, strategists and activists on both sides of the aisle, including author/legal scholar Randall Kennedy, author Rich Benjamin, Tea Party activist Ana Puig, former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, journalist Ronald Brownstein, and others.
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What Does Rhinoplasty Cost in Australia?
Rhinoplasty is the second most popular cosmetic surgery in the world. If you have ever considered having this procedure, you know how difficult it is to find out what it will cost before you book an initial consultation. This article helps unravel the knotty issue of the total costs of a rhinoplasty.
People have nose-reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty) for many reasons. A significant number have revision rhinoplasty surgeries. But if you have been thinking about having a nose job, you know it's nearly impossible to find the real costs of rhinoplasty online. As with most other cosmetic surgery, to get a clear indication of the full costs of a rhinoplasty in Australia, you need to visit a surgeon—a surgeon who performs cosmetic nose reshaping procedures.
Why can't you find the actual costs of rhinoplasty online or in advertisements? Medical service providers, including surgeons, are bound by the Australian Medical Board's Guidelines for advertising of regulated health services. The Guidelines discourage advertisements that contain inexact price information or advertisements that provide a price and then list conditions or variables that can alter that price.
From a surgeon's point of view, it is impossible to give a specific cost for any cosmetic procedure, because each individual's needs are different. Providing a ballpark figure or a range of the costs you may have to pay for nose reshaping can also land them in trouble. This is why you don't see surgeon's websites, brochures or advertisements giving any indication of what the real costs are.
If you want to find out the costs of a rhinoplasty in any city in Australia, your best option is consulting a specialist rhinoplasty surgeon. It might be a good idea to have a consultation with more than one surgeon before making the decision to go ahead.
What makes up the total cost of a rhinoplasty?Click to collapse
- Surgeon's fees – Range between $ 5,000 AUD and $ 15,000 AUD, depending on the exact procedure.
- Anaesthetist's fees – Approximately $ 1,250 AUD
- Hospital costs – Approximately $ 1,500 AUD
Considering variations, you should be expecting to pay between $ 8,000 and $ 20,000 AUD
GST must be added to all costs quoted.
The wide variations in the costs of rhinoplasty quoted by different surgeons are because of combined variations in the above items.
Now let us look at each of these components in detail.
Surgeon's fees
A rhinoplasty specialist or facial plastic surgeon's fee usually includes the cost of the nose job, including pre-operative and post-operative care. That means you do not need to pay extra for a specified number of follow-up visits.
The surgeon's fee for rhinoplasty depends on the surgeon you choose. The very wide range in fees reflects differences in surgeons' expertise in nose reshaping surgery, professional qualifications, experience, professional recognition and popularity.
You should ensure sure you are choosing a surgeon with the requisite training for your rhinoplasty procedure.
Most surgeons say that rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult surgeries to perform. It is also one of a few cosmetic surgical procedures with high revision rates. This is because a nose job combines both science and art, and the smallest things can have huge repercussions, both positive and negative.
You may like to read the Costhetics article, Do Your Homework, before selecting a surgeon for your rhinoplasty oepration.
On another level, surgeon's fees are also likely to differ based on where their offices and practices are located.
Your surgeon should provide you with a detailed breakdown of costs at the initial consultation.
Surgeon's fees can go into multiple thousands, with very wide variation among different practitioners. Costhetics has seen surgeon's fees ranging between $6,000 and $15,000.
Fees charged by individual surgeons also vary depending on the type of rhinoplasty procedure that is needed. This is fair enough, since more complex procedures require more expertise, skill and longer hours in the operating room.
Initial consultation fees
There will also be an initial consultation fee when you first see a surgeon regarding a rhinoplasty. Again, how much the initial consultation fee will be depends upon the surgeon.
Consultation fees can range between $100 (AUD) to $500 (AUD). If you see more than one surgeon, you will also have to pay a fee for each consultation.
Anaesthetist's fee
Fees for the anaesthetist depend on their qualifications. Anaesthetists, just like most other professional medical specialists, do not have a standard scale of fees. However, according to the Australian Society of Anaesthetists, the fee charged by an anaesthetist is determined by the Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) number or the Relative Value Guide (RVG) number
For cosmetic procedures the hourly charge for an anaesthetist is around $600-650 AUD. Nose surgery can take anywhere from one to three hours, so on average, you can expect the anaesthetist's fee to be around $1,250 AUD.
Why should you want a qualified anaesthetist? The anaesthetist keeps watch over your life and vital functions during the time you are asleep. You want a qualified physician who knows the ins and outs of anaesthesia, trouble shooting and potential risks when you are undergoing general anaesthesia. Besides safety, the skill of your anaesthetist will be a factor in your comfort, both during and after the nose surgery procedure.
Most surgeons will only use a qualified anaesthetist, and their fees far exceed the fee charged by a regular doctor performing the same duty.
Hospital fees
Hospital fees vary significantly from facility to facility. You need to make sure you go to an accredited facility with well-trained staff and high standards. Most reputable surgeons use only such facilities.
The key element of the hospital cost is the operating theatre fees. Hospital fees can start at $1,500 (AUD) and vary widely, going into thousands of dollars over this figure.
Usually the hospital fees for a rhinoplasty procedure do not include an overnight stay. The fee most often quoted is the cost of a day procedure, which involves one to three hours in the operating theatre and the time it takes for you to recover from the effects of anaesthesia.
If an overnight stay is necessary, the costs may be higher.
Other costs
There may be other costs involved in having a rhinoplasty, over and above the key ones mentioned above.
- Cost of medical tests, if any – It may be necessary for you to undergo certain medical tests before surgery, depending on your health and other medical conditions you have. It will be necessary to pay for them separately. You may also be required to have a CT scan to ascertain whether or not your septum is straight.
- Cost of additional procedures – Additional procedures during the rhinoplasty surgery may involve additional costs. Some common additional procedures include a graft from another part of your body if you have requested any part of your nose to be made larger or changed dramatically. Your surgeon may also charge a supplementary cost for open nose operations, which require more time to perform.
Is the cost of rhinoplasty covered by insurance?Click to expand
That depends on why you need nose surgery. If your nose requires reconstruction because of trauma, functional problems, birth defects or breathing problems, there will be Medicare reimbursements to cover some of the costs.
If your surgery is undertaken purely for aesthetic reasons, it is classified as a cosmetic procedure. Medicare does not cover the costs of cosmetic surgery.
Whether your private insurance fund covers the costs of rhinoplasty depends on the type of cover you have. Some funds cover the hospital fees and a few other costs, depending on your policy. Whatever elements are not covered by private insurance are out-of-pocket payments for you. Before having the surgery, clarify with your insurance fund what exactly is and is not covered.
We hope this article gives you a better idea of the costs involved in nose reshaping surgery. We welcome your comments on this article.
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Hi, I am a 15 year old girl that lives in Australia and their is nothing more in this world that I want than to get surgery on my nose. I like the shape of my nostrils and bridge but at the tip it is a fat, wide mound of cartridge, the thing that makes me the most upset is how I would be very pretty if I had a "normal" nose. Just wondering how much it would cost to get surgery and who is recommended? Preferably Melbourne. Thankyou in advance
Hi I'm only 15 and like don't have the money but I really hate my nose from the side there's a huge bump and it's kinda long and makes my face look really horrible and I'm uncomfortable with it like I get teased about it at school everyday nearly, and I just wanna have a normal/ natural nose :/
Which surgeons around the Brisbane area will operate rhinoplasty on a 17 year old with parental consent??? Really need a list of surgeons, all the ones I have asked say I have to be at least 18
Please advise me on the best rhynoplasty surgeon in Melbourne
Hi! I am 15, I have a bump on the bridge of my nose that I hate so much. I like the rest of my nose but the bump bugs me so much. I am always self conscious in class in case people can see it and I avoid taking photos that show the profile of my face. All I want is for the cartilage to be shaved down, I'm fine if it was flat. I just hate the bump.
Would that be really expensive? And is that possible without changing the rest of my nose?
I had a rhinoplasty over 30 years ago. I now seem to have cartlidge collapse at the side and it looks like a few nasal creases. I am very self conscious of it. The cosmetic surgeon who performed the rhinoplasty thought he could fill the creases with a filler but this did nothing as they are quite deep. Another cosmetic surgeon suggested a partial rhinoplasty would correct the problem. Can you let me know your thoughts. Thank you
Well… I have kinda big nose with big nostrils and To be honest, mine is short and like a piggy nose too…hope u know what i mean.. I have been called names and it Feel so shameful So i wanna know if i can have my nose tall and long and slim with beautiful bridge like normal people…And i wanna know how much does it takes to heal… And how much does it gonna cost me??? Waiting for ur reply and i m 17 ..
My daughter broken Her nose yesterday on her way to school. my question is can the doctor do a nose job for her ? We are going to see the specialist in two days. And I want to know do the insurance company cover it?
Thank you
Hi im Kate i'm 15 and i have the worst nose in the world… well in my opinion i have a huge lump on the bridge of my nose i hate looking at the side because people can see my huge nose. I like the shape of my nose but i would love to have the bridge cutted so its flat and not that it has a bump on it. I know it costs a lot… if any wish in the world it would be to have a new nose that i feel comfortable in. My nose does not suit my face and makes my face look bulky, i have been called names and teased about from my nose, what should i do?
Hello Kate don't be ashame of you nose. We Asian people our problem we're having a short nose. Most or some embarras the shape of our nose too short and some are flat that we have to go to surgery to make it longer like Western people nose. If you are in Asia you got the most beautiful nose. We don't care the bumpy bridge of your nose which look like a penguin that is beautiful.
Hi Kate, i know how you feel. I had a large bump on the bridge of my nose and had an operation to correct it. It there will be people who will try to tell you not to and be happy the way you are but I say go for it!! Just make sure you are really specific about what you want to achieve. I was so fixated on my bump i didn't want anything else changed then once it was fixed i really wish i had of request to shorten my nose as it is quite long. Remember your nose grows as you get older! Good luck xx
Hi, I have undergone multiple surgeries on my nose, including the Rhinoplasty, followed by surgery for stenosis. I am 48 now, For the last few years, I have been suffering from blocked nose and my ENT specialist (he has not performed earlier surgeries on me) has strongly suggested yet another surgical procedure called Extracorporeal Septoplasty to be performed simultaneously with Turbinoplasty (with laser). He has assured, all my nose related problems will be solved once for all.
I would like to know, if it is safe to undergo such procedures. If yes, are there any experienced ENT surgeons in Perth, who have mastered the skills of performing these procedures and the cost involved for such surgeries, including the cost of hospitalisation. Thanks !
Hi – the overall bone structure of my nose is fine, I just have a bulbous tip that feels like it has a lot of cartilage in it, and hooks a little bit! I just want a cute, upturned tip. Would this involve a major surgery? Or is there a difference with 'tipoplasty'? (I'm 21)
Hi I'm 14 years old, and i was just wondering how much would it cos in Australia for me to get a nose job as my nose bridge is flat.
Hi there, I'm 22 yo and I have a small bump on the top of my ridge. It's only noticeable on the side and only seen from the left side of my face/profile. You can see it only slightly at some angles on the right but not really.
The tip and everything else of my nose is good and I'm happy with it. It's just this small bump that casts a weird shape of my nose on the left side of my face and at other 3/4 angles. How much do you think it would cost? Also would I have closed or open surgery?
Hi Jedda,
Thanks for your question.
Usually a bump on the bridge requires the open rhinoplasty technique, however this would be established in consultation with a surgeon.
Regarding the exact cost; again you really need to have a consultation with a surgeon in order to gain exact costs as they apply to you. Every nose and procedure is different.
You can gain an overall rough cost in the article above however.
Please let us know if you have any other questions at all.
hi im wanting to get nose surgery, i do have some problems with breathing through my nose, who would i go to to confirm that i need the surgery for this? also i want to go to thailand to get a breast augmentation, so i was going to get this also at the same time, so do you know if medicare covers overseas surgerys? Thankyou
I am a 16 year old girl from Queensland and have been bullied about the length/size of my nose since I was a very young girl, but never really paid attention to them until a few years ago, when I discovered for myself that my nose looked infact, out of place with the rest of my facial features. I notice people staring at my nose at work, school, etc. and especially when they view me side on. I catch my family staring at it a lot now too and it has really taken its toll on my self-esteem lately to the point where I don't want to go out in public anymore. When I am out in public I hold my hand over my nose most of the time and I start to develop a rash around my mouth from blocking my pores when its hot. Its not the front view of my nose that I am fussed over, it is the side view.
My question is do you know a qualified and highly experienced Rhinoplasty surgeon in Queensland that will commence forward with the surgery, as I am only sixteen with parents consent. I was willing to wait until I was 18 but I cannot live another two years waking up and styling my hair around my nose, catching people staring and covering my face so no one notices the size of my nose. It's grown tiring. Any guidance will be appreciated and forever may I be grateful.
Kind Regards, Bells.
Hey darl. I know how you feel. I am saving for uni and can't afford it even if I wanted to. I used to do the whole hide my face thing too then one day I just got sick of the effort. You either start saving or get used to your face I'm sure its not that bad but I totally understand your feelings. xx
Hi I was born with a big and bent at the tip of nose I don't at all feel good with this, how much does it cost to get it shortened and straightened and can u go on plan to pay or does Medicare help in any way please help ..
Hi I have broken my nose before and had a surgery where they cut my hip bone to replace the broken soft bones. And i fell in a river over seas a week ago and I think the replacement bone is broken. How much would this cost? Would it cost a lot more because I have a hard bone inside that is broken? And I have Medicare as well, will this be covered
Hello, I want to do nose reducing, and was wondering if payment plan is accepted. Or it only just cash?
Hey, I'm 15 years old and was thinking of getting a nose job when I'm 17. I have a really big bump and my tip slightly points downwards. How much do you think the price will be?
Thank you
Hi nurina, just thought I would let you know that 15 is pretty young for surgery. I know how you feel i wanted my nose done so soon because I was so self-conscious of it but waited till i was 19 as your nose still is growing at that age. Of course it is your choice but that's why i waited and glad i did
Hi Nurina,
Thanks for your question! The costs of rhinoplasty surgery is usually between $8000 and $15000 (AUD). These costs vary from surgeon to surgeon and also depend on the complexity of the surgery. Only a consultation with a surgeon can provide a detailed assessment of your condition and thus a definite price. Also, until your 18 you'll need a parent or guardian to OK any surgery you have.
hi im 23 and iv got a big nose how much would it cost to get it reduced all round by about 25%
Hi Jase,
Thanks for your question! The costs of rhinoplasty surgery is usually between $8000 and $15000 (AUD). These costs vary from surgeon to surgeon. Only a consultation with a surgeon can provide a detailed assessment of your condition and thus a definite price.
Hello, I am 15 turning 16 next month. Due to being born premature my nose is structured off to the side slightly, one nostril is slightly bigger than the other and when breathe only one nostril closes..I believe I need this procedure done within the next few years, and I was wondering how much it would cost for me?
Thank you.


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December, 1918. The nation is in the midst of the flu epidemic. My grandmother Florence and her sister Doris are both living in Boston, far from home–Billings, Montana. Doris caught a cold and wrote about it to Mama. I have the reply; it's a letter from Mama and clipping from page 2 of the Billings Gazette. It provides a glimpse to us, 89 years later, of what surviving the flu was like. Including how, exactly, Vick's VapoRub works.
The letter, dated Dec 10, 1918, begins thus:
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Dear Girls,
Both your letters came today. I was sorry to hear of Doris' cold and also worried. Why didn't you use the Vaporub as I told you? I have never known it to fail to break up the "flu" and it has also cured pneumonia. It is just as it is spelled Vapo rub, Doris asked once how to pronounce it.
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NEW YORK -- The national JCC Association announced a deal on Wednesday with Club One Inc., San Francisco, in which the club company will help launch a wellness program at JCCs across the country.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the JCC Association will pay to roll out the wellness program in its 350 member facilities nationwide, the San Francisco Business Times reported.
The wellness program, called "HabitChanger," is a 42-day program in which members are guided through e-mails and text messages to change unhealthy habits, such as a poor diet and smoking cigarettes.
Club One will provide staff members to launch the program at individual JCCs as part of the deal, though no new permanent staff members will be added to JCC facilities.


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text: Escherichia Coli | E Coli. Description E Coli is a complex and large group of bacteria naturally found in the intestines of humans and people. Some E Coli bacteria are harmless and do not cause illness. Pathogenic stains will cause foodborne illnesses. Location E Coli can be found worldwide. Like most diseases/illnesses, E Coli is less common in areas that practice the safe production and preparation of raw food. Cause The main source of infection comes from the consumption of contaminated raw veggies, meats, and dairy. Some people may have the E Coli but are unaware and therefore unknowingly infect others. Symptoms Pathogenic E Coli can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory sickness, and other infections. Nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps are common as well. Symptoms only last for about a week or two but kidney and blood problems can occur after the initial symptoms pass and can cause kidney failure. If long lasting diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting occur, seek medical attention. Treatment Preliminary treatments are mainly rest and drinking plenty of fluids to counteract the dehydration and fatigue caused by diarrhea and vomiting. Avoid taking over the counter medications that are anti-diarrheal because they slow down your digestive system. Antibiotics are usually not used because they can cause more complications. Serious cases of E Coli take hospitalization. Prevention E Coli is contagious and spreads easily especially when a person does not wash their hands after a bowel movement. E Coli can also spread from touching objects that are contaminated. Control measures are extremely important during the farming, processing, manufacturing, and preparation of food and agriculture. Handling Animals Those who are around animals, especially livestock, are at a higher risk for injection. Make sure you wash your hands frequently and thoroughly if you work with animals. Other Facts Following the Five Keys to Safer Good Program can help keep you safe from pathogenic E Coli. The five steps are: Keep Clean Separate raw foods from cooked foods Cook thoroughly Keep food at safe temperatures Use safe water and raw materials


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Something New Under the Sun
Imagine, if you would, that you are the most powerful person in the world. Now imagine that you are also the richest person in the world. Would your life be fundamentally different? Would everything that is now ordinary about your …Read More
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With the possible exception of John 3:16, no verse in the Bible is more crucial and definitive than Genesis 3:15: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall …Read More


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July's HEAs
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Susi's Books:
July was definitely not my month. Hospital stay, a bazillion doc appointments and my finals all in one little cozy month. Blech! I vote for August being a better month. So here my tiny list:
This was a really good m/m mystery novel. The setting was rather exotic and the characters highly intriguing. I will keep my eyes open for more of Ford's work.
2. Red Mortal (Gods of Midnight, #4) by Deidre Knight - 3 stars
Last book in the Gods of Midnight series *sobs* and I kind of expected more. Leo and Daphne always had this chemistry between them and for my taste they just spend to much time with denying themselves in this one. Got really annoying at some point to here the same reason again and again and again. And I'm still sad that Mason and Nikos won't have their own book. =(
3. Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour #1) by Olivia Cunning - 4 stars
OMG hawt hawt hawt. I read this one cuz Caro forced me to guinea-pig for her and I was always reluctant cuz I knew it would have rimming and just yuck. *Susi the prude* But well I just ignored those scenes. The rest was hot, hot, hot and the guys are fun in a rockstar kind of way. And they make me think of Apocalyptica doing dirty things. I approve. *g*
This one was a bit more emotional and not so much focused on the sex. We still have tons of that but the emotional buildup is more complex and the overall feel more thought-provoking. Really liked this change of pace.
5. Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1) by Thea Harrison- 4 stars
This one was really good. Finally a new PNR I actually do like. I wasn't sure if I would like it because I read some spoilers (on accident) before I started it but I did like it. It's not that outstanding as everyone wanted me to believe but it is definitely one of the best.
6. Black Night (Madeline Black, #2) by Christina Henry (my review) - 3 ½ stars
This one was fun- it has awesome characters that will make you giggle and snort and it has the gory fight scenes that will make you O_o. I expected a bit more development of the romantic plotline but there wasn't much.
my review) - 3 stars
This one was funny and reminded me of Bridget Jones but on the other hand it was a bit too shallow and superficial for my taste. I really wanted to bang the heroine's head against some hard.
8. Changing the Game (Play by Play, #2) by Jaci Burton (my review) - 4 stars
Ohhhhh Gavin- I'm in love. I really loved to see how he and Lizzie found their HEA. A love story about to stubborn humans and the smex was hot. Highly recommended series!
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A short story I bought for being a good student. And OMG this was hot- this will show what sexual build up should be like. Wonderful and just awesome. All thumbs up.
10. Open Season by Linda Howard - 3 stars
I read this one cuz Has from The Book Pushers pimped it. A nice romantic suspense but for me it was a bit too slow. I wanted a bit more thrill. But it was a fun read with a wonderful condom scene that made me giggle and role my eyes at the same time.
Caro's Books:
I'm not sure why this was a slow month for me too (Susi: you missed me!! Awww. *hugs*) but it turned out that way. *shrug* I won't complain though because I read some fantastic books. I'm still over-the-roof happy about Backstage Pass! *squee*. Here's my list:
my review)
This is a very cute Small Town romance. Easy to read and full of happy! I fell for this town and its inhabitants.
2. Silk is for Seduction by Loretta Chase - 4 ½ - 5 Stars
This was different from the usual Historical romances, for once the heroine is working and not an idle aristocrat. This was really good. I'm excited about the next book.
3. Venom Jennifer Estep - 4 ½ Stars - Audiobook
I think this was my favorite in the series so far. But I'm still annoyed at a few of my pet peeves in this series.
I wish it had more romance from the start. Otherwise it was very funny and the hero was yumilicious. NOM NOM NOM
5. The King's Courtesan by Judith James - 4 ½ Stars (my review)
I was SO excited to read this book and it didn't disappoint. My review HERE
6. Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - Big fat 5 Stars
Woooot!! *suqeeeee* This was SO amazing. I loved it to PIECES. It's just perfect. I'm still thinking about it now. *squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*
This was well narrated like the first 2 books but the story was a bit less interesting. Or better said it was a bit harder to follow mostly because I didn't know ¾ of the deities/Gods/myths mentioned in this book. It was still a good book
8. Inside Out - Lauren Dane - 3 ½ Stars
As much as I love this series, I didn't enjoy Inside Out as much as the other books. Not enough things happening and I didn't care much about the main characters. I've been waiting for years for Adrian's story though...I'm excited for Never Enough. It's killing me to see everyone reading t now. WANTZ!!!


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Quality Caskets for Your Loved One
Quality Manufacturing
Aurora is determined to maintain state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada. We have been in business since 1890, and we've never sacrificed the craftsmanship and dedication of our talented workers.
Metal caskets are manufactured at the company headquarters in Aurora, Indiana. Our engineers and craftspeople are committed to continuous innovation and improvement. Technology is continually evolving, and evaluating and implementing new processes is crucial to keeping high standards of quality. For example, our hardware technicians are equipped with special tools borrowed from the automotive industry, allowing them to guarantee the solid construction of every casket.
Our commitment to innovation is balanced by our focus on tradition. In all manufacturing industries, many hands-on practices have been automated. Aurora, however, is the only manufacturing facility in the country where skilled metalworkers still brush caskets by hand. Expert seamstresses still stitch casket interiors by hand. At our hardwood casket manufacturing facility in Piney Flats, Tennessee, two-man teams of experienced carpenters assemble each casket. Every hardwood casket is given the same attention that a woodworker would give to a piece of fine furniture--each is sanded, stained, buffed and polished by hand.
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Yuliya 23 years old Ukraine Cherkassy
Girl info:
Age: years old
About Date a Lady:
Date a Lady is a program whereby Step2Love assists a gentleman (a registered member in good standing) to set up a meeting with a lady he has been getting to know on Step2Love. We provide logistical assistance and an interpreter from the lady's home agency.
An in-person meeting is the next step to develop your relationship with a lady and will determine the degree of compatibility between the two of you. The Date a Lady service is designed to help you coordinate and improve the success of your time visiting Ladies abroad
Here's how it works: A formal meeting is booked online at Step2Love.com. The meeting is scheduled for a minimum of 1 ½ hours and takes place in the lady's hometown, initially at the lady's home agency in a conference room or lounge at the office. Upon mutual agreement, together with an interpreter, your meeting may move to another location, restaurant, café, etc. Using the Date a Lady service helps avoid a situation where a gentleman sets up a meeting on his own and is disappointed should the lady not show up.
Though it is impossible to predict chemistry between the two of you, the best way to find out is to meet a lady you may have serious intentions toward and determine if you are both compatible with each other.
What are the costs?
Step2Love charges 159 credits administrative fee to set up and co-ordinate a meeting with a lady
This includes 1 ½ hours of assistance from an interpreter. Should you, your date and the interpreter mutually agree to extend your meeting, each additional hour of interpreter service is $15.
All charges including deposit are applied to your Step2Love account.
Step2Love charges you online only after your meeting is confirmed. You will be refunded all charges if the lady fails to meet you, and you will be charged in full should you fail to show for your date. However, if both you and the lady agree, your meeting may be re-scheduled.
How do I request a Date?
Go to the Lady's profile with whom you want to meet with.
Select Date Me on the Lady's profile.
To invite your Lady to meet with you, please complete the Date a Lady Request Form. Once we receive the Request Form we will send you a background form to fill in and send to our office. Please note that we must receive the completed forms no less than 10 days before you wish to meet with the Lady.
Your invitation will be sent to the Lady for confirmation. If your suggested day and time is convenient for the Lady you will receive a confirmation.
If the proposed time is not convenient for the Lady you will receive a letter suggesting a more convenient appointment.
You may either accept the newly suggested time or offer another.
As soon as you and the Lady agree on a suitable appointment you will receive a confirmation. From that point you proceed to the meeting place at the appointed time.
We can only arrange a meeting if we receive the completed Background Form no less than 72 hours before you wish to meet with the Lady.
A Lady has the right to decline a meeting. You will be refunded.
Please contact our support team and we will take care of your cancellation request.
Meeting a lady is only available for clients in good standing.
The service can only be requested after five or more letters have been exchanged between each party to a meeting.
A meeting may only be booked for a minimum of 1 ½ hours, but may be prolonged.
Ukraine, Cherkassy
Age: 23 years old
Star sign: Gemini
Photo Album: 12 photo (7 private pic.)
Weight: 100 lbs. (45kg.)
Height: 5'4" (1.63m)
Knowledge of languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian
Body type: Athletic
Hair color: White
Hair length: Long
Eye color: Blue
Ethnicity: European
Marital status: Single
Children: No children
Place of residing: Apartment
Life priorities: Family, long term relations, Maximum of sex
Smoker: No
Drinker: No
Financial position: Stable average income
Looking for: Next to me, I want to see a family man. I like men who can admit their mistakes and take responsibility. My mother will appreciate if there will be a decent and attentive man next to me! Do you value consistency or is diversity important to you? I hope that my man will not be bored with me, with a regular librarian. After all, I read a lot of books and I have an open fantasy!
About me: I love a relaxing stay. I do not like to go to parties, I prefer to stay at home with an interesting book. When I see a stray kitten, I can't just pass by. Very often, I am looking for a new house for a kitten, my mother says that I am crazy. Lol. When I start doing something, then I come up with a big responsibility. I have never had problems with restraint at work, I am respected for it. But you know, I really want a man to appear in my life who will reveal me as a woman and show me what love means! Do you want to be my man?