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Guys and Dolls
Men and women receive equal treatment at San Francisco's new Barber Lounge salon and spa.
South of Downtown in San Francisco's burgeoning SoMa neighborhood, a hip, new salon and spa called the Barber Lounge is attracting a loyal following of men and women with its stylish décor and services that cater to both sexes.
The waiting area was designed to look like a living room. "I wanted it to feel like you're coming to someone's apartment to get your hair done," says owner Greg Griffin. |
"In my experience in the industry, I've noticed that women want their husbands and boyfriends to get nice haircuts, but men don't necessarily want to pay stylist prices," says the Barber Lounge's owner Greg Griffin, "so I decided to put a barbershop within a salon and spa so that men and women would feel comfortable coming here together."
In the Barber Lounge's retro barbershop area, guys are treated to straight-edge shaves and dry cuts in vintage chairs from the 1950s. |
The Barber Lounge opened in January, offering a Dry Cut, Hot Towel Shave and other men's grooming services in a vintage-looking barbershop area with chairs from the 1950s and a checkerboard-patterned floor. In addition, the salon offers stylist cuts, haircolor, manicures and pedicures, makeup application and spa treatments.
The "Wall of Hair Icons" highlights celebrities and historical personalities whose haircuts have influenced style trends |
The 5,000-square-foot space, which features skylights and steel casement windows, was designed by John Lum Architecture to feel like a loft apartment, with eclectic "found" furnishings and spa treatment rooms that resemble bedrooms, each painted with a different color scheme. A selection of paintings and photographs, which Griffin plans to rotate every four to six months, includes images of "hair icons"—celebrities and political personalities past and present whose haircuts have influenced style trends. For the retail area, Griffin chose to offer product lines that would appeal to both sexes, such as Goldwell, Davines, Sharps and the Barber Lounge's signature skincare line, Barber Botanicals.
The styling area features custom-designed freestanding walnut furniture. |
"I definitely veered toward the masculine side with the décor, name and Web site," says Griffin, "though I still wanted it to have a unisex appeal. I feel like most salons and spas cater to the female demographic, but since I already have many female clients, I wanted to go after more male clientele."
The check-in desk is backed by a window looking into the styling area that allows natural light through and enables stylists to see when their clients come in. |
Griffin trained at the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis and has worked at a number of salons in San Francisco. Prior to opening his own business, he spent several years cutting hair out of his loft apartment because he couldn't find a salon he was interested in working for. So far, he's thrilled with the response to the Barber Lounge.
The pedicure area. |
"A lot of guys have come in for their first manicure, pedicure or facial," he says, "and I think women get a kick out of the barbershop vibe." —LOTUS ABRAMS
My Brilliant Career
Q: How do you use your skills outside the salon?
"My husband and I work all over the world as professional hair and makeup artists for numerous teens' and women's beauty pageants. Last year we were hired to be the exclusive beauty team for Mrs. America at the Mrs. World Pageant in St. Petersburg, Russia. Our salon clients back home appreciate our expertise." —Karin Jenkins co-owns Applause Salon in New Smyrna Beach, FL, with her husband, David.
Karin and David Jenkins in Russia |
Sunday Brunch
When Asia Gonzalez-Dent opened Lift Hair Studio in the Astoria neighborhood of New York City's Queens borough last December, her goal was to attract the young, professional women living nearby, so she created a promotion she dubbed "Manicure and Mimosa Madness."
"It's a pretty big hit around here," says Gonzalez-Dent. For $45, patrons are treated to a manicure and pedicure, a mimosa, a gourmet fruit and cheese platter and a take-home goody bag of spa products. "Many women in the area spend their weekends doing errands, and this is one of the things on their to-do lists."
For express gift shopping, Gonzalez-Dent stocked the salon's retail area with French-milled soaps, crystal perfume bottles, jewelry and hair accessories, in addition to L'Oréal and Redken haircare products. She designed Lift, with its blush-pink walls and comfortable seating, to feel like a lounge, which encourages clients to relax and unwind. "The whole concept behind the salon's name is 'lift your look, lift your spirit,'" she says, "and that's exactly what I try to do." —L.A.
MARK GARRISON SALON in New York City specializes in haircuts, so it's no wonder that owner Mark Garrison wanted to incorporate a pair of scissors into the design of his business card. "It had to be simple yet chic," Garrison says. The Garamond font-based 'G' in his name is flipped to serve as the finger holes of the scissors, while the blade simply supports the rest of the logo. "It's the perfect complement to the scissors concept," he says. —A.A.
Selling retail products is one of the most profitable ways to grow your salon's business, but adding new lines to your existing mix takes time, money and energy to plan. Consider the following questions to determine if it makes sense to add additional products to your retail mix:
Does your product offering support the needs of your client base? For example, if you're doing a high volume of color services, it makes sense to sell products for color-treated hair.
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Can you afford it? Don't stop buying a line that does well in your salon so you can afford a new line that piques your interest. Add product lines as profits from existing sales increase.
Are you listening to your loyal retail customers? Repeated requests from clients for additional products may signal it's time to consider adding new product lines.
Sue Remes is an internationally known keynote speaker and consultant. For more strategic retail sales, management and education solutions, contact her at [email protected] or call 612/378-9398.
Rachelle King decided to open The Studio Salon in Cleveland, OH, when she met several students from Paul Mitchell The School in nearby Twinsburg during a local hair show. Inspired by their energy and passion, King, who is a national educator for Paul Mitchell, opened the five-chair salon in March and staffed it with top graduates from the school. She set up employee benefits like 401Ks and health insurance—things she believes professionals deserve—and instilled a culture of openness and camaraderie. "We are a team," King says. "We don't compete—we inspire and teach each other."
Since her salon is a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, King makes sure the staff maintains the company's culture of giving back by helping local organizations and supporting the industry-wide Habitat for Humanity initiative in New Orleans. "If you give," King says, "more will come back in return." Her philosophy seems to be working. King says the salon gets busier every day and is already seeing repeat customers. Guests especially enjoy the Paul Mitchell "Wash House" treatments—customized, add-on shampoos and scalp massages with names like "Thirst Quencher" and "Serious Detox"—and they appreciate the salon's positive vibe. "We have a lot of passion," King says. "We try to make sure everyone who comes through the door has a great experience." —C.W.
Capital Connection
Finding the capital to grow a salon business is on the minds of many salon owners. One source of quick funding available to small businesses is a merchant cash advance. Simply put, lenders pay cash advances to merchants that meet a minimum amount of credit card sales. The merchant then repays the advance over time through automatic deductions from its future credit card sales. The benefit of this type of financing for a salon owner is that he or she is able to obtain quick cash up front. On the other hand, the money is not cheap. The Wall Street Journal reports that the typical advance comes with a 35-percent premium. Salon owners in a cash-flow crunch can indeed benefit from merchant cash advances; the industry is growing and has helped thousands of small businesses. But do your research. Each provider offers different terms, and the industry is unregulated. Visit advanceme.com for more information. —C.W.
Clients at Frank.Studio in Santa Monica, CA, have always enjoyed the salon's complimentary apple martinis, but now they're welcomed by a healthier alternative: the "Borbatini," made from Borba Skin Balance Waters—which contain vitamins, minerals and botanical ingredients that are good for the skin—shaken with vodka and a "secret ingredient." "We wanted to offer something more healthful," says co-owner Lisa Xavier. "Our high-end clients are always looking for something new so we've got to keep ahead of the trends." —L.A.
Direct mail can be one of the most effective ways to reach new customers, but a poorly designed coupon could mean lost business. Here, direct mail specialist Money Mailer, in business since 1979, provides tips on how to make sure your salon's coupon stands out from the pack:
- Keep the layout of the coupon clean and simple.
- Add color to enhance its appeal.
- Use a picture or graphic that will help customers easily identify the service they're looking for when sorting through coupons.
- Highlight key information, like the company name or the offer, so it stands out from the other text.
- State restrictions clearly and succinctly to avoid customer confusion. —L.A.
Coupons should include a picture of your service. |
Client Savvy
"Financial performance is an important measure of a company's health and well-being, but it's the customer that keeps the business' heart beating," points out Michael Coles, president and CEO of Caribou Coffee Co., in the preface to Craig Cochran's Becoming a Customer-Focused Organization (Paton Press LLC, 2006). From demonstrating how to develop customer surveys that produce useful data to explaining the importance of customer satisfaction training, this book shares practical strategies for any business owner who wants to reassess a company's ability to meet its clients' demands. —C.W.
Our Town
Miami, FL, might be known for having some of the hottest weather and the most road-raged drivers in the country, but Nicole Palmieri found four salons that keep locals and visitors cool, calm, collected and, most of all, stylish.
1. Samy Style Beauty Lounge
"We did a lot of homework on the salon competition in Miami," says Melinda Wells-Derocher, vice president of marketing, communications and product development at Samy Salon Systems. "The salon is located on a road with a lot of tourist traffic. We wanted to truly understand what they are looking for in a salon." The Samy Style Beauty Lounge, the company's first corporate salon, opened its doors in February and is already a popular attraction.
A variety of hair and nail services are offered, including Hair Therapy treatments made specifically for the salon that address the needs of damaged, dry, over-processed and thinning hair. The salon features a clean, white décor. Most clients receive their services on the main level, but there is also a mezzanine floor with a separate entrance for VIP clients and celebrities.
In stock: Samy, L'Oréal Professionnel Haircolor
2. Detlev Hair + Color
"We focus on the haircut, services and on creating a relaxing environment," says owner Detlev Gessner. At the shampoo stations, dim lights and lit candles adorn the area where guests sit back and enjoy a decadent 10-minute shampoo treatment, complete with scalp, shoulder and neck massage. "During the shampoo stage, there is no conversation at all," says Gessner. "It's all about relaxation."
The salon opened in 2001 and attracts a wide range of upscale clients. It features a simple, clean décor that Gessner encourages by not allowing products at the stations, which also makes the services more personal. "There is an area of the salon that contains Paul Mitchell products," Gessner says. "After stylists consult with their clients, they go to that area and pick out the products they want to use."
In stock: Paul Mitchell
3. RikRak Salon & Boutique
Hairdresser Ric Watters and his wife, Raquel, combined their names and talents to open the RikRak Salon & Boutique in 1989. Clients enjoy hair services, nail treatments, massages and facials and also take advantage of the full boutique inside, where everything from dresses and shoes to handbags and sunglasses are for sale. "It's a very unique place," says Raquel. "Our clients are trendy and into fashion so they love the merchandise."
RikRak has three locations in Miami. Besides the 7,000-square-foot flagship salon, there is a smaller location at the Four Seasons Hotel that only offers hair and nail services and one at the Sagamore Hotel that offers mainly spa services. They are all open seven days a week and attract clients ranging from upscale locals to hotel guests to celebrities who prefer in-room services. Says Raquel, "We treat all clients like they're family and friends."
In stock: Schwarzkopf, Kérastase, Barex Italiana
4. Stella Salon and Spa
Aside from requiring that stylists have some experience before working at Stella Salon and Spa, co-owners Johanna Stella and Louis "Louis-Guy D" Gignac require them to specialize. "We believe that it's hard to do everything well," Stella says. The stylists come from a wide range of backgrounds, which attracts a diverse clientele including young girls, professional women and celebrities.
The salon and spa, which opened in 1994, was designed to reflect its name and location. Since it's located near the sea and stella means star in Italian, there are stars and waves on the salon floor and huge windows for natural light. The salon also contains a self-serve product bar, where clients can finish their own hair if they desire. "Some women just want to get their hair cut and finish the look themselves," Stella says. "We provide products for them and give them direction."
In stock: Kérastase, SkinCeuticals
Big Fish, Small Pond
In every small town across America, there's at least one salon that raises the bar for everyone else. Chevy Chase, MD, (population 2,776) has Perez Salon and Day Spa.
Located just north of Washington, D.C., the town of Chevy Chase, MD, was incorporated in 1918 but undeveloped until after World War I, when the automobile became a more popular means of transportation, allowing people working in D.C. to live outside the city. Known as a wealthy suburb, the town is home to what many call the "Rodeo Drive" of the East Coast: The Collection at Chevy Chase. The Collection is a development of more than 100,000 square feet of high-end stores, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior and Cartier. It's also home to the Perez Salon and Day Spa.
The reception area provides a welcoming atmosphere |
Perez Salon and Day Spa, with two locations in Maryland, is a family-owned business. Co-owners and brothers Roger and Michael Perez grew up spending time in their father's salon. Together, the brothers opened up the first Perez Salon and Day Spa in Rockville, MD, in 1995 and the Chevy Chase location in December 2006.
The blood-red styling stations make a bold statement |
The Perez's take pride in their employees and are selective when it comes to hiring. "We train and grow our own stylists," Roger says. "We take them right from school and require them to apprentice with us for a year so we can show them the way we do things here."
Nail services are done in a separate area of the salon |
From clip-in extensions and Japanese hair-straightening to massages and glyco-peels, the salon and spa offers something for everyone, which is why it attracts such a wide clientele. "We see a lot of professional people between the ages of 25 and 55 from all cultures and backgrounds," Roger says.
Architect Peter Mallard designed the space |
The 5,000-square-foot Chevy Chase location features the first Redken Lab in the D.C. area. The lab allows clients to be involved in every step of the haircolor process. It features a consultation bar where clients look at color swatches and outline exactly what they hope to achieve with the haircolor. "The Redken Lab gives clients a good idea of what they are going to get," Roger says. "They are involved in the process and, therefore, the results are much more satisfying."
The salon features the first Redken Lab in the area, where clients can see color swatches and choose haircolor. |
The furniture in the salon is contemporary, with blood-red styling stations and cherry-colored lamps. The spa, which has a separate entrance and reception area, offers clients a relaxing environment. "The separate entrance allows people to relax and not bother with the salon at all," Roger says. "But if they want to get a facial or peel after getting their hair cut, they can. We offer our clients convenient, one-stop shopping." —NICOLE PALMIERI
The shampoo stations. |
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Intel owed depressed employee more than counselling
Failure of management created the stresses
Simply providing counselling for employees does not absolve companies of responsibility for their employees, the UK's Court of Appeal has ruled. The Court found that Intel was responsible for a worker's breakdown even though it provided counselling.
"The respondent, a loyal and capable employee, pointed out the serious management failings which were causing her stress and the failure to take action was that of management," said Lord Justice Pill in his ruling. "The reference to counselling services in [similar case] Hatton does not make such services a panacea by which employers can discharge their duty of care in all cases."
Intel must pay now compensation to Tracy Ann Daw, the employee who suffered from stress and depression when her workload shot up following company cost-cutting. The chip giant has lost its appeal against last year's ruling in the employee's favour.
Daw worked in the finance department of the company and was responsible for integrating the payroll functions of companies which Intel acquired. Daw told the original trial that she felt she was doing the work of two people, working 60-hour weeks and into the small hours at home.
Daw had suffered from post-natal depression on two occasions, and one of her managers knew this. When that manager found Daw in tears he asked her to put in writing what was wrong.
She wrote an email which outlined the excessive work that was being demanded of her and concluded: "I cannot sustain doing the level of work that I am currently doing. No-one is getting a particularly good service, I am not enjoying what I am doing, bureaucracy is stressing me out (evidenced by my violent mood swings – bad sign … been here before – twice"), HR/PX [human resources and another manager] are demoralising me and I want out".
The original court decision, and the Court of Appeal, found that Daw's manager should have known that the reference to having been there twice before was to the post-natal depression; should have known that Daw's workload was excessive; and should have acted to protect Daw.
Pill said that Daw was very obviously not the kind of employee to attempt to exaggerate or invent a problem with stress. "She was loyal and regarded by them as of the highest calibre, with a capacity for hard work. She wished to remain in her employment with them and had prospects of promotion," he said.
"In my judgment, the judge was fully entitled to hold that it was a failure of management which created the stresses and led to the breakdown. The judge was entitled to hold that, by early March, injury to the respondent's health was reasonably foreseeable. The indications of impending harm to health were plain enough for the appellants to realise that immediate action was required," said Pill.
"The case is a reminder for employers that they must act in the context of all the information they have about an employee", said Ben Doherty, an employment specialist at Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind OUT-LAW.COM.
"This underlines that employers do owe their employees a duty of care, and must even take into account events and conditions that take place outside the workplace," said Doherty. "Employers who are told of such conditions must be careful to make allowances for them in their treatment of employees."
Daw was awarded £134,545.18 in compensation and in lost future earnings. Intel also appealed against that award figure, but Pill upheld the original award.
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Getting intrusive could increase student support at universities.
Kansas State University researcher Abby Tennant examined intrusive advising -- working with at-risk students to identify challenges and solutions to overcome them -- in residence halls. Tennant, originally from Decatur, Ala., will earn her master's degree in college student personnel in May.
Intrusive advising, also known as proactive advising, involves faculty, staff and advisers reaching out to students early in their academic career to help identify and solve academic and social issues. Proactive advising helps students connect with campus services.
Intrusive advising should be used for all first-year students and not just at-risk students, Tennant found in her research. Forty-four percent of first-year university students nationwide do not go on to their second year.
Universities that have implemented intrusive advising have indicated an increase in their students' grades, commitment and persistence, along with overall satisfaction, Tennant discovered.
The approach was developed in the 1970s but is making a comeback in difficult economic times. With intrusive advising, universities could reap benefits like higher retention and graduation rates. Many states are rethinking funding models and awarding some money based on the number of students who earn degrees and finish courses.
"The idea is to follow up constantly with students so that they do not fall through the cracks," said Tennant, who is an assistant residence life coordinator for Kansas State University's housing and dining services. "The goal is to get to know them on a personal level and help them navigate life decisions. We never want to wait until it's too late -- when an obstacle turns into a crisis."
Proactive advising has proven to be effective with at-risk students, but it can work with all students, Tennant said. It also can be applied beyond residence halls and across campus services.
"First-year students often guide themselves on their own, but they're coming right out of high school, where their hand may have been held more," she said. "No one expects these students to have everything figured out their first year of college."
The approach is a possible answer to performance-based funding as some states are considering or have implemented state funding tied to factors like graduation rates.
"It is much more cost-effective to retain a student than it is for a university to replace a student," Tennant said. "When factoring in recruiting costs, universities put funding and resources into students from the day they step on to campus, so universities need to do everything they can to keep students by helping them."
Tennant said she acknowledges that proactive advising requires further investment with more personnel and time, but the method could pay off.
"If you begin school in the first three weeks and have someone who knows you personally -- knows about you, your name, ambitions, challenges -- you're going to see a lot more benefits come from that student, and he or she has a much greater chance to persist," she said.
Tennant's major professor is Christy Craft, associate professor of special education, counseling and student affairs. Tennant earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Alabama in 2011.
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Sun, 02/17/2008 – 14:15 — NityānandaChandra
Srila Prabhupada has stated that our original position is that of surrender to Krishna. This position of surrender is not a forced dependence but rather natural. Srila Prabhupada gives the following example;
Sun, 02/17/2008 – 14:15 — NityānandaChandra
Srila Prabhupada has stated that our original position is that of surrender to Krishna. This position of surrender is not a forced dependence but rather natural. Srila Prabhupada gives the following example;
Prabhupāda: No, that is only a change of color. But the principle of surrender is there. Whether you surrender to monarchy, democracy, aristocracy, or dictatorship, you have to surrender; that is a fact. Without surrender there is no life. It is not possible. So we are educating people to surrender to the Supreme, wherefrom you get all protection, just as Kṛṣṇa says (sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja [Bg. 18.66]). No one can say, "No, I am not surrendered to anyone." Not a single person. The difference is where he surrenders. The ultimate surrendering object is Kṛṣṇa. Therefore in the Bhagavad-gītā (7.19) Kṛṣṇa says, bahūnāṁ janmanām ante jñānavān māṁ prapadyate: "After surrendering to so many things birth after birth, when one is factually wise he surrenders unto Me." Vāsudevaḥ sarvam iti sa mahātmā sudurlabhaḥ: "Such a mahātmā is very rare." Prof. Kotovsky: But at the same time it seems to me that surrender is to be accompanied by revolt. The history of mankind has proved that mankind has developed only by revolt against some kind of surrender. In the medieval age there was the French Revolution. It was revolt against surrender. But this revolution itself was surrender to the rank and file of the people. You are agreed? Śrīla Prabhupāda: Yes. Prof. Kotovsky: So it is not enough to come to a full stop. Surrender is to be accompanied with revolt against some and surrender to other people. Śrīla Prabhupāda: But the surrender will be fully stopped when it is surrender to Kṛṣṇa. Prof. Kotovsky: Ah, ah. Śrīla Prabhupāda: That is full stop—no more surrender. Any other surrender you have to change by revolution. But when you come to Kṛṣṇa, then it is sufficient. You are satisfied. I'll give you an example: a child is crying, and people move him from one lap to another. Oh, he does not stop. But as soon as the baby comes to the lap of his mother… Prof. Kotovsky: It stops. Śrīla Prabhupāda: Yes, full satisfaction। So this surrender, these changes, will go on in different categories। But the sum total of all this surrender is surrender to māyā. Therefore, in the Bhagavad-gītā it is said that this surrender, neglecting Kṛṣṇa, is all māyā. Either you surrender to this or to that, but final surrender is surrender to Kṛṣṇa; then you will be happy. The process of surrender is there, but surrender to Kṛṣṇa keeps one quite satisfied, transcendentally."Science of Self-Realization, Chapter 6, Spiritual Communism
My wife and I just recently are now getting experience of this position of full dependence with the birth of our first born child. On the auspicious appearance day of Sri Advaita Acharya, February 13th 2008 at 7:29pm, our daughter, Visakha Anjali, was born.Krishna Consciousness is so wonderful that it affords everyone at all opportunities for spiritual emancipation. Krishna teaches in the in Bhagavad Gita (BG 9.26) that one can do everything in the mood that the Lord is the supreme benefactor. Even up to the point of sex life, Krishna states in the Gita (BG 7.11) that if one performs sex life with Krishna as the benefactor, that is to say, that one has sex with the intention of training that soul in the service of the Lord then such sex life is service in of itself. Bhakti yoga, loving service to Lord, does not require one to give up his position of a married householder, nor does it require one to be poverty stricken. Rather the requirement is that all acts should be done for Krishna alone. For such a devotee, Krishna states, will receive all transcendental protection (BG 9.31)Our little daughter of 5lbs 4oz was born amongst doctors who love to partake in prasadam at the temple's restaurant, Kalachandji's, here in Dallas. The auspicious appearance day of Advaita Acharya was not the only auspicious accordance along with prasadam loving doctors. The pediatrician at the hospital, one of the Kalachandji's prasadam lovers, had even visited our home in October. Her 16 year old daughter, who comes to the restaurant with her, wanted to dress as Krishna for Halloween. She asked for our assistance so we invited her over, showed her how to put on her chiffon yellow dhoti and also gave her tips on accessories.Our plan was to have her born at the wonderful midwifery clinic next to the hospital, but as the joke goes, "How to make Krishna laugh?…. ….. just tell Him your plans."When we went to the midwifery clinic for a check up the doctor's there said that they should do a natural induction due to my wife's recent high blood pressure (a reaction some women get during pregnancy) Our baby was due on the 21st so she would not be premature. Noticing some other complications the doctor's at the Birthing Center questioned if she could do a natural birth and thus they sent her over to the hospital next door to get further test. At the hospital more complications arose and therefore the doctors told her that a C-section was a must. After the short operation little baby Visakha came out looking all around and crying a little. She was then weighted, checked and then she was handed over to us.
Since then she has not left us other than just some brief check ups. She is breastfeeding nicely and has a very calm and sweet nature. She does not fuss or cry unnecessarily. She is however utter dependent on us, naturally. This is our natural relationship with Krishna. It has also been suggested by the Acaryas that we approach the Lord in this mood, that of total utter dependence. The Lord along with His feminine counter part cannot ignore the cries of a surrendered dependent soul. Thus the best process for spiritual progress is the chanting of the Holy Names of the Lord, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. After a day in hospital my wife, Krishna Mangala DD, discovered the root of these chain of events. Earlier this year while in Mayapur at the wonderful Jagannatha Temple my wife prayed for several different things in presence of the famous Kalpa Vriksha Tree, wish-fulfilling tree. One item that she prayed for is that she prayed that one young 18 year old devotee, who made some small mistakes in his life, would not go to prison. Miraculously this devotee was called a few days before he was supposed to go and was told that he did not have to go, he could not understand why. Another item that she prayed for is that after returning from India she wished to quickly get pregnant with a very Krishna Conscious child. And the last item she prayed for is she wished that the delivery would not be painful. Little did she know that she would be not be experiencing any pain during the delivery due to having a C-section.
Today we will leaving the hospital to return home. We both very happy for we have a nice opportunity to raise a healthy child in a Krishna Conscious environment with Krishna Conscious education.
Hare Krishna Your humble servants, Nityananda Chandra Das Krishna Mangala Devi Dasi & Visakha Anjali Devi Dasi to see more photos click on this photo
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Thu, 03/13/2008 – 17:02 —
your baby is Wonderfull,is
your baby is Wonderfull,is full of the best wishes of Krishna,in the photos i can see a lot of beauty,are a great family!
Thu, 02/28/2008 – 02:48 — vibhooshankrishnadas
Tue, 02/19/2008 – 10:56 — Radhikesh
Hari Hari bol. A wonderful child born to wonderful parents. Vishakha is extremely fortunate to continue her journey towards Krishna under the care and guidance of nice devotees like your good self and your wife. It is devotees like you, who follow the principles of Bhagavatam (gurur na sasyat…), that increase our faith in the process of Krishna consciousness.
Congratulations to you both, and also to Vishakha Anjali.
Radhikesh das
Sun, 02/24/2008 – 18:16 — NityānandaChandra
Thank you for your
Thank you for your encouragement, ys ncd
Tue, 02/19/2008 – 07:22 — bhakta ryan
it is so amazing that you have this wonderful creation…
"How to make Krishna laugh?…. ….. just tell Him your plans."
HAHAHAHA! so true!
Mon, 02/18/2008 – 14:31 — Sarada Elise
She has one of the most peaceful and beautiful faces I have ever seen. All of these pictures do her wonderful parents justice as well. I can see all of the excitement and joy radiating out of all of them.
Congratulations! Visakha Anjali has chosen such a loving family. I cannot wait to come in town and dote on her a little.
Take care and enjoy every minute of one of the most auspicious blessings of this life. Hari hari!
Sun, 02/24/2008 – 18:17 — NityānandaChandra
Yes we are all waiting to
Yes we are all waiting to see you again, including Visakha
Mon, 02/18/2008 – 05:25 — Navasi
First Connect Temple Baby!
Jai Visakha Dasi!!!
I know I already congratulated you, Nityananda Chandra, but I couldn't help but also comment that Vishaka is the first baby born at "Connect Temple"!!
I was just thinking about that and how auspicious that is too!
(in addition to her birth itself of course) 🙂
🙂 🙂 : )
Sun, 02/24/2008 – 18:18 — NityānandaChandra
Oh yes definately
Oh yes definately wonderfully auspicious, Jaya!!
Mon, 02/18/2008 – 05:36 — abrennan
Oh yes
Hey didn't think of that It's "our" first baby too : )
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Mon, 02/18/2008 – 04:54 — Vashisht
Congratulation !
Hare Krishna!
Congratulation parbhu!, Visakha Anjali Devi Dasi….beautiful name.
Hare Krishna!
Sun, 02/24/2008 – 18:19 — NityānandaChandra
Thank you Hare Krishna
Thank you Hare Krishna
Mon, 02/18/2008 – 03:27 — abrennan
How cute
just like her parents
welcome to the world Visakha Anjali
May Krishna's blessings be upon you and your parents
Visit the Food Channel @ Krishna.com
Sun, 02/24/2008 – 18:19 — NityānandaChandra
Thank you prabhu
Thank you prabhu


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3: in third place is Derek Lam store in New York by Japanese architects SANAA.
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6: in sixth position is Snog frozen yogurt shop by Cinimod Studio.
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'Star Wars' actor Richard LeParmentier dies
(CNN) -- Actor Richard LeParmentier, who memorably felt the force of Darth Vader's wrath as Adm. Motti in 1977's "Star Wars," has died, CNN confirms. He was 66.
According to a statement from production company Lucasfilm, LeParmentier was born in Pennsylvania, but had been living in the UK during the peak of his acting career.
His role in "Star Wars" may have been a small one, but it was "unforgettable," Lucasfilm said.
LeParmentier's portrayal of Adm. Motti "demonstrated both the lofty hubris of the Galactic Empire, and the rumbling power of the Force. LeParmentier has the distinction of being the first actor telekinetically throttled by Darth Vader on-screen for his disturbing lack of faith."
(As it turns out, LeParmentier was one of the actors who auditioned for the role of Han Solo, but ended up being assigned another character. When that role was cut, his agent sent over the script for the part of Adm. Motti. "I read it, and I thought, 'Well, OK, it's two scenes at least, so I'll do that,'" LeParmentier told Star Wars Insider magazine in 1998.)
LeParmentier's resume extends far beyond the "Star Wars" galaxy. He appeared in a number of film and TV projects, including titles like "Superman II" in 1980, the 1983 James Bond film "Octopussy," and 1988's "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in June.
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The traditional "Festa delle Marie" evokes the homage that the Venetian Doge offered every year to twelve beautiful but humble venetian girls, offering them magnificent jewels as a bridal dowry. The "Festa delle Marie" is articulated in different days and it is the occasion to admire the traditional venetian period costumes. The event will be inaugurated Saturday 22nd of February, with the parade of the twelve girls selected in the previous weeks. The walking parade, escorted by the historical groups of C.E.R.S. and the Venice Carnival groups (Ass. Amici del Carnevale di Venezia and Ass. Internazionale per il Carnevale di Venezia), will reach San Marco stage at 16.00 pm, where the twelve "Marias" will be introduced to the crowd waiting for them.
The event is organized by the Associazione "Venezia è… (Storia arte cultura)".
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"For the cup in the hand of the Lord of pure wine is full of mixed" (ver. 8). Justly so. "And He hath poured out of this upon this man; nevertheless, the dreg thereof hath not been emptied; there shall drink all the sinners of earth." Let us be somewhat recruited; there is here some obscurity....The first question that meeteth us is this, "of pure wine it is full of mixed." How "of pure," if "of mixed"? But when he saith, "the cup in the hand of the Lord" (to men instructed in the Church of Christ I am speaking), ye ought not indeed to paint in your heart God as it were circumscribed with a human form, lest, though the temples are shut up, ye forge images in your hearts. This cup therefore doth signify something. We will find out this. But "in the hand of the Lord," is, in the power of the Lord. For the hand of God is spoken of for the power of God. For even in reference to men ofttimes is said, in hand he hath it: that is, in his power he hath it, when he chooseth he doth it. "Of pure wine it is full of mixed." In continuation he hath himself explained: "He hath inclined," he saith, "from this unto this man; nevertheless the dreg thereof hath not been emptied." Behold how it was full of mixed wine. Let it not therefore terrify you that it is both pure and mixed: pure because of the genuineness thereof, mixed because of the dreg. What then in that place is the wine, and what the dreg? And what is, "He hath inclined from this unto this man," in such sort that the dreg thereof was not emptied?- Augustine, Expositions on the Psalms, at Psalm 75:8 (Psalm 75, Section 10)
I'd like to draw the reader's attention to Augustine's particular expression, "ye ought not indeed to paint in your heart God as it were circumscribed with a human form, lest, though the temples are shut up, ye forge images in your hearts."
And again Augustine wrote:
"Their idols," he saith, "are silver and gold, even the work of men's hands" (ver. 4). That is, although we cannot display our God to your carnal eyes, whom ye ought to recognise through his works; yet be not seduced by your vain pretences, because ye can point with the finger to, the objects of your worship. For it were much worthier for you not to have what to point to, than that your hearts' blindness should be displayed in what is exhibited to these eyes by you: for what do ye exhibit, save gold and silver? They have indeed both bronze, and wood, and earthenware idols, and of different materials of this description; but the Holy Spirit preferred mentioning the more precious material, because when every man hath blushed for that which he sets more by, he is much more easily turned away from the worship of meaner objects. For it is said in another passage of Scripture concerning the worshippers of images, "Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth." But lest that man who speaketh thus not to a stone or stock, but to gold and silver, seem wiser to himself; let him look this way, let him turn hitherwards the ear of his heart: "The idols of the Gentiles are gold and silver." Nothing mean and contemptible is here mentioned: and indeed to that mind which is not earth, both gold and silver is earth, but more beautiful and brilliant, more solid and firm. Employ not then the hands of men, to create a false Deity out of that metal which a true God hath created; nay, a false man, whom thou mayest worship for a true God; one whom any man who should receive into his friendship as a true man, would be insane. For resemblance of figure, and the imitation of the limbs, hurrieth away the weak hearts of mortals with its degrading affection: but as thou shewest each member as it is constructed, so also shew the duties of each of those members, whose figure, O human vanity, doth attract thee.- Augustine, Expositions on the Psalms, Exposition 2 on Psalm 115, Section 1, at Psalm 115:4
While I encourage you to read the entire exposition (link to the entire exposition - please note that ccel.org version of this particular Psalm has been subjected to significant redaction, which has been noted with elipses (...) but nevertheless omits much helpful content), notice here Augustine's arguments against images. In particular, note his argument "Employ not then the hands of men, to create a false Deity out of that metal which a true God hath created; nay, a false man, whom thou mayest worship for a true God; one whom any man who should receive into his friendship as a true man, would be insane." I am sure that those who wish to excuse their own idols will be quick to point out that Augustine's comments are directed against the pagan idols. That's very true. He is speaking about pagan idols. Yet you will read carefully and not find him defending images of Jesus as being different from these pagan idols.
Quite to the contrary, Augustine states, "That is, although we cannot display our God to your carnal eyes, whom ye ought to recognise through his works ... ." Augustine does not say, "we can display Jesus, who was God and man," but rather simply "we cannot display our God to your carnal eyes."
And again, we recognize that some will say that when they portray Jesus, they only portray his humanity, not his divinity. Yet will anyone think that Jesus' image is made on account of his humanity rather than on account of his divinity? Is not the very reason and purpose for the creation of the image and its use because it is acknowledged that Christ is the God-man and not a mere man?
Yet even if we were somehow persuaded that those who create such imagines really mean only to portray Jesus' humanity (somehow separated from his divinity without destroying the unity of his person), how shall we come to accept their practice of representing the Trinity itself in human form (by three-faced or three-headed grotesqueries), or even the Father alone in human form (as so famously found centrally within the Sistine chapel)?
Surely Augustine was glad not to see the day of such widespread idolatry. Had he seen it, we may rightly suppose he would have condemned it as he did the pagan idolatry, and for many of the same reasons.
For indeed Augustine condemned not only the pagans but in the Jews condemned the idolatry of the golden calf:
"And they made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the graven image" (ver. 19). "Thus they changed their glory, in the similitude of a calf that eateth hay" (ver. 20). He saith not "into" the likeness, but "in" the likeness. It is such a form of speech as where he said "and they believed in His words." With great effect in truth he saith not, they changed the glory of God when they did this; as the Apostle also saith, "They changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man:" [Romans 1:23] but "their glory." For God was their glory, if they would abide His counsel, and hasten not; unto Whom is said, "Thou art my glory, and the lifter up of my head." [Psalm 3:3] That "their glory," that is, God, "they changed in the similitude of a calf that eateth hay," that they might be devoured by him, by whom those who are wise according to the flesh are devoured: for "all flesh is grass." [Isaiah 40:6]- Augustine, Expositions on the Psalms, Psalm 106, Section 19 (at vss. 19-20)
Let us, therefore, learn from their error and turn our eyes from idols to worship the true and living God in Spirit and in Truth.
As Augustine explained:
"Confounded be all they that worship carved images" (ver. 7). Hath not this come to pass? Have they not been confounded? Are they not daily confounded? For carved images are images wrought by the hand. Why are all who worship carved images confounded? Because all people have seen His glory. All nations now confess the glory of Christ: let those who worship stones be ashamed. Because those stones were dead, we have found a living Stone; indeed those stones never lived, so that they cannot be called even dead; but our Stone is living, and hath ever lived with the Father, and though He died for us, He revived, and liveth now, and death shall no more have dominion over Him. [Romans 6:9] This glory of His the nations have acknowledged; they leave the temples, they run to the Churches. "Confounded be all they that worship carved images." Do they still seek to worship carved images? Have they not chosen to forsake their idols? They have been forsaken by their idols. "Confounded be all they that worship carved images, who glory in their idols."- Augustine, Expositions on the Psalms, Psalm 97, Section 11, at Psalm 97:7 (read the whole exposition here)
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Skyo Lodge Mount Rainier Packwood Vacation Rental
(News Item #0256, Published: 11/13/11, Author: William Victor May, PackwoodSunspots.com)
For years Skyo Lodge, settled in the shadow of Mount Rainier National Park, had been a favorite vacation rental. Now it has been updated, renovated and is under new management with Packwood Sunspot Managers.
The large rustic home sits at the center of the small town of Packwood Washington, just off U.S. Highway 12 a convenient jumping off point for trips into the park, on the way to newly enlarged White Pass Ski area, and handy to countless trails and backwoods destinations like pristine Packwood Lake. The area is an easy scenic drive just two hours from Portland three hours from Seattle.
The Lodge is owned by three families who have used it as a group getaway for many years, offering it to rental guests when not in occupancy. Skyo had been a very popular rental for years.
Packwood Sunspot vacation Rental managers were engaged to update the unit. As members of the Vortex Organization, Skyo will be offered to guests through the Sunspot Vacation Rentals Network using their comprehensive Turn-Key full full-service management program. That means the property is now available to a much wider audience and new travelers are finding this comfortable getaway for their winter, summer and year round retreat.
The home has three bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, a large kitchen and dining area. "We have always enjoyed the great-room type layout where we can watch football, play board games and breath in the clean mountain air, "said Bud one of the owners.
"Sunspots was hired to give us fresh ideas for advertising and friendly onsite service," noted Steve another owner. "The property is now pet friendly, has handy parking and nice views both South and North to the mountain."
"I grew up skiing at White Pass and have marveled at how Packwood has retained its small-town mountain charm," noted William May, President of the (the Vortex). "Now I get to spend time there helping out, and I'll get more days at the ski area."
Guests can see photos, amenities and book online at (www.SkyLodge.com)or any of the network websites such as MountRainierSunspots.com . Reservation phones are open every day of the year at 360-454-0050 for instant rental information.
About the Vortex Organization - Started in 1999, Vortex is now the largest Vacation Rental Management company in the northwest operating in a dozen communities, under the Sunspot Vacation Rentals, Goldener inns and other brand names. Operating from a central office with reservations, marketing and other services, partnering with local managers to offer clean and comfortable private vacation rental cabins, condos, homes, lodges & chalet's in several states. Contact: 888-628-8989 firstname.lastname@example.com


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When attempting to lose weight most nutritional guidelines limit the amount of calories consumed in one day. To help cut down on snacking and build self control consider challenging yourself to maintain a state of mild hunger until it is time for your next meal.
Personal finance blogger Mr. Money Mustache points out how to trick yourself into turning mild hunger into a tool:
it's an unusual feeling for a rich-world person, but once you get used to it, having a slight craving in your tummy can make you feel invigorated and warriorlike. When you are really hungry, eat a good meal. But if you're just slightly hungry, imagine that your body has moved its suction tube from the usual "stomach" setting, over to "stored fat reserves". It is now a positive challenge to maintain this mild hunger as long as possible, because you want to keep that suction going for many hours each day.
Keep in mind that this technique should not be confused with anorexia, but if you have a visible beer belly a little mild hunger won't hurt you. Also consider that many eating plans revolve around several small meals instead of the traditional breakfast-lunch-dinner paradigm, and this technique won't be the best for that. If you do want to try it out you can always supplement with very low calorie snacks such as celery, cucumbers, or carrots. These add nutrition and can dull the sharpness of a hunger pang without disarming it completely.
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Observations with Richard Beecham: When the chips are down – get out and vote
Immediately, the warning sirens begin to sound, in a shrill, accusatory honk. Skinflint alert.
Two other chums came to the conclusion that they would lend him 50p, but only so long as they could scoff a third of his £1.50 portion of chips.
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Hide AdAt first, I took this as a mildly amusing and logical solution to a problem that was entirely the fault of the frugal chipee, and his empty stomach later on would be just punishment.
But these situations seem to crop up more often than they used to.
A quid for some fags here, 50p to put in the bank to make up a tenner to get out of the machine there, £50 for the leccy bill and you can have those milkybar yoghurts in my fridge.
Everyone is skint.
Mine is a strange generation – promised so much during our formative years, with television providing an aspirational, frenetic bombardment of lifestyles and our parents' comparatively steady job prospects. By the time we entered adulthood in the late 00s, the party was over. Someone spent all the money.
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Hide AdIt seems to be because of this that hand-to-mouth existences have become so accepted as part of modern life. Zero hours contracts have become the new norm. Is it any wonder young people are disillusioned?
Earlier this year, comedian Russell Brand suggested in the New Statesman that people should abstain from voting in protest at the ruling class' ignorance of their hardships. It seems some were way ahead of him.
Just over 50 percent of adults under 25 took to the polls at the last general election, while 78 percent of over-65s made their voices heard.
So it seems fitting that the Institute for Fiscal Studies this week published a report that showed standards of living among young adults have been hit the hardest since the recession – incomes for twentysomethings have fallen sharply since 2009 – while income for pensioners is, incredibly, five percent higher than pre-recession figures.
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If we are to take such a dim view of political parties so as to think they want nothing more than power, then why should we expect them to engineer policy towards you if it doesn't mean anything to their chances of becoming elected?
Voting is about more than the choices on the form – it is about making sure your problems are taken into account the next time around.
So register to vote for next year's general elections – it is your duty for future generations to see that they are not without the things you take for granted.
Until this oft talked about revolution comes, it is your only realistic choice.
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I love NOFX, but I don't have this album. I need to change that very soon. Good review.
Album Rating: 4.0Thanks for the feedback so far guys.
i like nofx, but i dont like this album. its pretty different than their opther stuff, and i think i like the others better. good review though
Album Rating: 4.5excellent review, you really hit the nail on the head in describing the album and you also provide an ibteresting account of the reaction it (and the band in general) can stir between those who enjoy (sometime too much) and those you don't (ditto). Probably their best album too, and my favorite along with Pump up the Valuum and I Heard They Suck Live.
Album Rating: 4.0As of now, my favorite would have to be So Long, and Thanks For All The Shoes.
Album Rating: 4.0I'm finally going to see them LIVE!!! February 21st 2006, the day I lived.
Album Rating: 3.5Decent review, but 'White Trash...' prevails over this. 'My Hear is Yearning' is one of the best filler tracks that I have ever listend to.
i used to not like nofx, but then, as i listened to them more and more, i realized that it was stupid to not like them because they are so good. i think that my favorite is either catching z's or counting sheep, but i like this one alot. Nice review.
Album Rating: 5.0Great album, this got me into pretty much everything post-blink-182. It's a tad overrated by some NOFX fans (I prefer Ribbed and SLATFATS) but totally solid all the way through, and definitely a pop-punk classic. 4.5/5
Album Rating: 4.0There pretty fun to listen to.They make me feel happy. Good review too.
The songs I have heard off this are awesome. Average review. It isn't bad but, detail, detail, detail!This Message Edited On 02.14.06
Album Rating: 5.0Heavy petting zoo is their best album
Album Rating: 3.5I'm currently getting into these guys. I've heard Never Trust a Hippy, Wolves in Wolves' Clothing, and part of War on Errorism and I've taken a liking to them. After hearing this album, I can tell that they're earlier stuff is gold. Great stuff.
Album Rating: 4.5I was trying to convince my friend to by this, but he got 'Smash' by the Offspring because hes a fool.
I was trying to convince my friend to by this, but he got 'Smash' by the Offspring because hes a fool.
thus really is a good review alright album too hehehehe
Album Rating: 3.5Awesome album...The Brews!!
Album Rating: 3.5We're the Brews, sporting anti-swastica tattoos....Oye Oye!!
Album Rating: 4.0I think this is going on my Top 20 All Time list.
I picked this album up along with Greatest Songs a while ago...i had already liked them and had some stuff on my mp3 player but after seeing them live i decided to pick up the cd's and i dont think i'll ever regret it, its such a great album and Perfect Government even though short is such a great song along with Dont Call Me White Make it one of my favorite albums in my collection
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The National Association of Academies of Science (NAAS) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the scientific and science education goals of its state, regional and municipal academies of science. The NAAS consists of 47 state, regional, and community academies of science, which are organized to encourage scientific inquiry and research experiences.
One of the most important functions of the NAAS is sponsorship of the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS).
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The AJAS mission is to introduce, encourage and accelerate pre-college students into the world of science, engineering and technology by enabling and integrating their participation into the social, cultural and scientific activities at the AAAS Annual Meeting. More information about AJAS is available on Facebook.
AAAS Memberships for AJAS Students
AAAS and its journal Science award honorary one year memberships to students participating in AJAS to encourage and support their science and engineering aspirations. Students who represent their state at the AAAS meeting and representatives of state academies unable to send delegates to the meeting earn the memberships, in recognition of their achievements at the state level. The memberships are awarded at the NAAS/AJAS Annual Meeting in February.
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State Academies play an important role sponsoring and organizing activities that create opportunities for middle and high school students to conduct and share their research. These activities include annual science festivals, journals for the publication of findings, and professional development activities for teachers. AAAS supports this work through a research grant competition that provides funds to support the efforts of the academies to promote student research.
Applications for the State Academy Research Grants are available online. The deadline for submission is the first Friday of December with awards made at the NAAS/AJAS Annual Meeting in February.


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Ceiling Repair: Fix a Sagging Ceiling
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020Two solutions for a sagging ceiling
Solutions for sagging drywall
If your ceiling drywall is sagging between joists, sometimes called "pillowing," it's probably on the top floor and attached to the roof trusses. If so, I bet the installers used 1/2-in. drywall instead of 5/8-in. Half-inch drywall can sag if it's hung under roof trusses that are spaced every 24 in. It isn't strong enough to handle the span, and the weight of the attic insulation just makes the sagging worse.
You only have two choices: Rip it out and replace it with 5/8-in. drywall or add spacers and new 5/8-in. drywall below it. Ripping out the old stuff is the most professional approach, but it's a nightmare job. You have to pry out the ceiling drywall along the edges and pluck out all the old drywall screws. As if that weren't enough fun, the attic insulation may collapse into the room.
If you can live with a lower ceiling height, you can save a lot of time by installing a new ceiling below the old one. Add the 1-by furring strips (on 16-in. centers) shown in Figure A. Use 1x3s rather than 1x2s because it makes the drywall easier to hang. (But if your ceiling sags more than 3/4 in., use 2x2s.) Screw the 1x3s to the truss framing with 2-1/2-in. drywall screws spaced every 2 ft. Next, install and tape and finish new 5/8-in. drywall. If you have ceiling fixtures, you'll have to extend all the boxes so they're flush with the new ceiling.
Figure A: Easy Ceiling Fix
Screw 1x3s to the trusses through the old ceiling and then install new 5/8-in. drywall.


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Couple has been living under a rock, literally
[Yahoo Homes editor's pick, 2013: Every December, we look back at our most popular stories of the year. We've had some terrific ones recently, like the amazing artist who hand-carves soaring, swirling caves where none existed before; and the architect who, hit by foreclosure, built a tiny house for $11,000; and the architect who put the world's "biggest public toilet" in a glass cube in the middle of a clearing. But our most popular story of the year was this one, published way back on Jan. 24, 2013.]
For many people, the idea of living under a rock might seem like the punchline of a joke. But for one Mexican couple, a hut wedged below a 130-foot boulder in Coahuila, Mexico, has been home for the past 30 years.
A reporter recently visited the couple, Benito Hernandez and Santa Martha de la Cruz Villarreal, in their primitive desert home 50 miles south of Texas. Hernandez is a farmer who plants and collects the Candelilla plant used in making Candelilla wax.
He first saw this boulder 55 years ago, when he was 8, and decided to make it a home one day. Twenty years later he was able to secure rights to the land.
"I started coming here when I was 8 years old to visit the Candelilla (harvesting) fields, and I liked it here. I liked it and then I continued visiting every three to four months. I wasn't married and I didn't have a family yet, but I liked it and I had to keep coming to put my foot in (on the property) because lands here are won through claiming them," Hernandez told Reuters.
The home, made of sun-dried bricks and cement, has a dirt floor, a wood stove, and no plumbing. Electrical service is said to be unreliable. A nearby stream supplies fresh drinking water. In winter, though, the water source freezes over.
"It gets very cold here and we struggle to get food. We have to work hard here on the Candelilla (fields). That's the only job we have. That's what we live from," said Hernandez.
The couple have seven children, six of whom are married and live nearby.
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In my pediatric practice, it is not uncommon for a parent, given the space and time, to reveal a critical and unexpected piece of information. Consider these two stories, with details changed to protect privacy. Jennifer's Mom was desperate for a change in her ADHD medication. A previous doctor had diagnosed her and now she was increasingly distracted in school. In telling me Jennifer's story, Mom focused on all the different medications she had been on and how they had controlled her symptoms. Towards the very end of the 50 minute visit Mom almost casually dropped this information. "She's wary of therapists because of what happened with DCF (Department of Children and Families.)" I asked why. Recently, Jennifer had told a therapist about her stepfather's behavior and it had been reported as possible abuse.
Five year old Kevin's Mom was distraught about his constant fighting with his younger sister. He always had to have everything first, his demands were escalating. They were having increasing difficulty getting out of the house in the morning. I saw them for 2 fifty minute visits. The first involved the whole family and we talked about some common approaches to managing behavior. I was struck by Mom's level of distress, which seemed out of proportion to this fairly typical sibling rivalry. Towards the end of the second visit, when Mom was alone with Kevin, she quietly began to cry. I looked puzzled. She told me of the horrible accident that had taken the life of her older brother when she was a child. Her family had never mourned this loss. That trauma came flooding back now that she had two children of her own.
"If you ask questions you get answers-and hardly anything else." This well know aphorism in medicine comes from a book, The Doctor, HIs Patient and the Illness by Hungarian psychiatrist Michael Balint. In this book he documents his experience running groups for primary care doctors. He writes of the "doctor as drug," describing how doctors use themselves and their relationship with their patients as an important part of the care they offer.
Time and space, then, is the treatment. It gives patients a chance to say what is really important, the things that won't come out if doctors just ask questions. For parents who feel stressed and alone, an opportunity to sit in a quiet room with respected and attentive listener for 50 minutes is invaluable. It gives them an opportunity to think about their child, rather than simply get advice about what to do. In both of these cases, telling their story was essential for effective treatment. For Jennifer, she needed an acknowledgement of the trauma of that experience with DCF, which now got in the way of her asking for help. Kevin's mother recognized how her own unresolved loss interfered with her ability to respond effectively to her children. In a brief visit structured by questions, parents are unlikely to develop the comfort required to open up.
The world of business has its own saying: "Time is money." For the private health insurance industry it is more profitable to cover a brief "medication check" than a 50 minute visit. Put this together with huge marketing efforts from the pharmaceutical industry and you have a big problem. Prescribing medication takes much less time than sitting with someone until they trust you enough to talk about what is important.
Primary care practices must have a large staff to manage the complexities of multiple different insurance plans. Office managers spend hours making calls and filling out forms to get insurance companies to give prior authorization for such things as MRIs and neuropsychological testing. In order for the practice to be viable and support this staff, the doctors are forced to see more patients in less time.
The interests of the private health insurance industry and the interests of children can stand in direct opposition to one another. As health care reform (I hope!) proceeds, the perspective of this non-voting population must be taken into account.
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The Table Comes First: Family, France, and the Meaning of Food (Paperback)
From the author of Paris to the Moon, a beguiling tour of the morals and manners of our present food mania, in search of eating's deeper truths.
Never before have we cared so much about food. It preoccupies our popular culture, our fantasies, and even our moralizing. With our top chefs as deities and finest restaurants as places of pilgrimage, we have made food the stuff of secular seeking and transcendence, finding heaven in a mouthful. But have we come any closer to discovering the true meaning of food in our lives? With inimitable charm and learning, Adam Gopnik takes us on a beguiling journey in search of that meaning as he charts America's recent and rapid evolution from commendably aware eaters to manic, compulsive gastronomes.
Author of the beloved best seller Paris to the Moon, Adam Gopnik has been writing for The New Yorker since 1986. He is a three-time winner of the National Magazine Award for Essays and for Reviews and Criticism and of the George Polk Award for Magazine Reporting. He lives in New York City with his wife and their two children.
"Adam Gopnik brilliantly weaves together the history, philosophy, and culture of food with his deep passion for cooking and the shared pleasures of the table."
—Ina Garten
"At once sweeping and intimate. . . . Gopnik's story is more ambitious than a history of restaurants—it's about how we taste, dream, and argue about food. . . . The Table Comes First indulges gourmands everywhere. And it's a refreshing defense of the nation responsible in so many ways for the way we eat now. In Gopnik's distinctive style, it is encyclopedic yet personal and funny, and it drives at deeper truths."
—The New York Times
"Exuberant. . . . What flows through [The Table Comes First] is a deep fascination with gastronomy as a life force and with the way it's awakened and flourished over the last couple of centuries. . . . Gopnik acts as reporter, historian, participant and philosopher as he leads us on a kind of walking tour of the food world."
"Unapologetically intelligent yet charmingly witty . . . [here is] history, nutrition, philosophy, anthropology, and sociology all rolled up into one delectable streusel of insight and illumination."
—The Atlantic
"Gopnik is the nearest thing there is—in the English-speaking world, at any rate—to a philosopher of food. . . . These essays blend enormous erudition with great elegance of expression, and pack intellectual firepower too."
—New Statesman
"I need to read anything that Adam Gopnik writes, and this book on food, eating and—it follows—life is a particular feast. His acuity, grace, sensitive intelligence (in short, his brilliance) are, as ever, dazzlingly displayed and yet with the lightest of touches."
—Nigella Lawson
"Gopnik would surely be the world's greatest dinner guest; he can make any subject fascinating, and always backs up his curiosity with unhurried research and an acute eye for the telling detail."
—Chicago Tribune
"Compelling. . . . Gopnik gets elbow deep in heady theory, culinary history, and his own passions. . . . He is a champion at making connections, wild and free-ranging. Among the allusions are revelations."
—The Boston Globe
"The perfect book for any intellectual foodie, a delicious book packed with so much to sink your teeth into."
—Padma Lakshmi
"Entertaining. . . . Gopnik's long experience with France and fine dining yields some fine observations. . . . [Reading The Table Comes First,] you feel as if you're sitting across the table from an amusing friend recounting his adventures."
—Minnesota Star Tribune
"Gopnik's discussions on the changing nature of tastes and how it defines what we believe to be 'good' and 'right' in food are a timely study on the divergent yet complementary trends in modern cooking."
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Gopnik's writing about food is highly intellectual and profoundly witty, while also being warm and personal and rooted in common sense. He thinks hard about the routines of the table, and makes you think too."
—John Lanchester, author of The Debt to Pleasure
"Those who share Gopnik's twin affections for food and reading will find plenty to savor in The Table Comes First. . . . He's an essayist in the grand tradition, throwing out pithy sentences that offer the reader plenty to argue about, and then blithely contradicting himself on the next page. It's easy to imagine how pleasant a table companion he must be."
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Why veil the cross and other images during Passiontide?
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Interesting post. However, one reason that I don't think it should be done in the modern parishes is that now is the one time of year that we actually have a decent sized crucifix. The rest of the year (starting on Easter) we have this "risen Christ" superimposed on a cross, with the only crucifix being the dinky little "processional" model that can barely be seen from the front pew.
CHC - April 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM
- Father Ryan Erlenbush said...
It is very disturbing to hear that your parish does not have a Crucifix for the majority of the year.
What a terrible break from tradition!
However, I would note that breaking from tradition even further (by not veiling the cross during Passiontide) will scarcely solve the problem! :)
I would suspect that if modern liberal parishes started veiling during Passiontide, the people would begin to understand why the crucifix is so important ... then, perhaps, they would demand the crucifix the rest of the year.
Peace. + - April 12, 2011 at 12:52 PM
The usual way of discerning a Catholic church from that of other Christian denominations: the Catholic church has a large crucifix prominently displayed. Many of the protestant churches (from Calvin on - the "Prosperity" gospel, e.g.) deny the need for suffering as part of the human condition, even for those who are being saved. Many private homes owned by Catholics also display at least one crucifix on a wall.
Jesus says that we disciples are to take up our crosses and follow Him. What is the point of hiding our belief?
TeaPot562 - April 12, 2011 at 1:07 PM
- Father Ryan Erlenbush said...
You ask a good question....I hope you read the article, you will find your answer there (in fact you will find four answers).
Peace. + - April 12, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Thank you, Father, a beautiful description of a powerful tradition. It brings me back. My parish church is beautiful and pretty much the way it was 120 years ago, but we do not veil the crucifix and statues anymore. As a child, I remember feeling special when the holy objects were veiled, the Sisters explained the traditions to us skillfully and so we prayed the traditions. Your 4 reasons are true. Michelangelo
- April 12, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Thank you Father. I have a question though: during Lent we may gain a plenary indulgence for reciting the 'Prayer Before a Crucifix' after receiving communion before an image of Christ crucified.
If this prayer is said before a veiled image, would the indulgence still be gained? - April 13, 2011 at 7:34 PM
- Father Ryan Erlenbush said...
You ask a great question! ... the prayer itself does not specify that you be able to actually see the wounds (referring rather to interiorly contemplating the sufferings of Christ) ... still, the indulgence is gained only when the prayer is prayed before a Crucifix (so it is not enough simply to think about the crucifixion).
It seems, then, that the indulgence is gained ... the veiling of the crucifix is by no means a denial of the crucifixion but instead is a means of entering more fully into the humility of the Cross.
Hence, it seems to me that the indulgence would be gained even when the prayer is offered before a veiled Cross.
Moreover, there is nothing in the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum which indicates any differences for Passiontide -- so, I think we can presume that the Church intends to grant the indulgence before a veiled Crucifix as before an unveiled one.
Peace and blessings! + - April 13, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Gratias tibi, Pater reverende!
As an aside, I wonder if you would consider opening an 'Ask a Theologian' box or suchlike, for us simpletons to pose those nagging questions about the faith that keep us up at night? I have found so many fruitful answers on this blog, that I have not had the chance to get from others I speak to. Thank you again, Father! - April 14, 2011 at 5:05 AM
I am happy to report that this morning I discovered that our new pastor covered our statues in the Church! I think this is the first time it has been done in over thirty years. Sunday they were not covered, but they were today.
Now, I would like to ask your prayers, because he is intent on putting a Crucifix behind the altar but is, as you can imagine, experiencing some, er, opposition.
Blessed be God for everything!
Veronica - April 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Father Ryan Erlenbush said...
Thank you for the recommendation! I have been thinking about doing this for some time and, after talking with the other contributors to this blog, I will be creating an "Ask Reginaldus" page ... where you will be able to e-mail me at a gmail account [or leave a shorter question in the comment box] and I will do my best to respond.
Peace to you; oremus pro invicem!
@Veronica, I am very happy to hear that the priest will be taking up this venerable tradition. Yes, indeed, we must always pray for our priests -- that God give them fortitude and counsel (as Gifts of the Holy Spirit).
Peace. + - April 14, 2011 at 3:13 PM
- Mairie said...
We reintroduced this tradition about four years ago - our intention was to create a 'blank canvas' with the church for people to have the feeling of travelling with the historical Christ to Holy Week - therefore no saints, Mary etc. We have a large crucifix about three quarter real size. It is a wonderful image draped in purple with the truth hidden within.
As a tradition there are those who love it and those who hate it but at least it has an effect - April 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM
- Father Ryan Erlenbush said...
Word in the Hand,
It sounds like your reasoning is most closely associated with the fourth reason given in the article -- namely, a particularly powerful re-entry into the historical mystery.
I think that there is much to this -- going through holy week with Christ.
Also, I like the idea of the "truth hidden within"!
Thanks for sharing! + - April 15, 2011 at 3:01 PM
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A proposal at Harvard University would ban all fraternities, sororities and single-gender clubs starting in fall 2018, a measure that's largely aimed at the school's exclusive, all-male social clubs that have been blamed for problems with sexual assault and alcohol abuse.
The recommendation was announced Wednesday by a faculty committee that was created in March to examine the school's rules surrounding single-gender clubs and suggest improvements. The final decision on any change now falls to Harvard President Drew Faust.
In its 22-page report, the committee said it hopes to create an environment where clubs "cease to have a pernicious influence on undergraduate life."
"In order to move beyond the gendered and exclusive club system that has persisted - and even expanded - over time, a new paradigm is needed," the committee wrote, "one that is rooted in an appreciation of diversity, commitment to inclusivity and positive contributions to the social experience for all students."
For years, Harvard's administration has sought to crack down on secretive all-male social clubs that are known on campus as "final clubs." They include a handful of groups that have been around for decades, including the Porcellian Club, which dates to the 18th century and counts President Theodore Roosevelt among its past members.
But the faculty committee said those clubs are a product of their times and "due to their resistance to change over the decades, they have lapsed into products behind their time."
A separate Harvard committee reported in March that members of the clubs have "deeply misogynistic attitudes" and a "sense of sexual entitlement." A school survey found that 47 percent of female seniors who interacted socially with the clubs had experienced non-consensual sexual contact during college.
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Students and alumni from some clubs have strongly denounced those accusations and said they don't have problems with sexual assault. Messages left with several final clubs were not returned on Wednesday.
The proposal would forbid students from joining final clubs, fraternities or sororities - even those that are co-ed - starting with incoming students in fall 2018. Students found to have violated the rule would face disciplinary action from the university.
Although Harvard doesn't officially recognize fraternities or sororities, there are several local chapters open to Harvard students.
One fraternity, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Massachusetts Gamma Chapter, posted a statement on its Facebook page Wednesday saying the committee "has chosen to dismiss the concerns" of many Harvard College students who've benefited from membership in social organizations.
"Our chapter, like many other Greek organizations, is proud to foster an environment where people of different backgrounds, opinions, and identities may come together in authentic ways," the statement said. "Our open rush process and need-blind financial aid programs are cornerstones of who we are, and we take great pride in recruiting and accepting members of all races, creeds, religions, sexual orientations, nationalities, and socio-economic backgrounds."
A group that represents three fraternities that include Harvard students also spoke out against the proposed ban.
"Freedom of association and speech are paramount for the intellectual and spiritual growth of students," Heather Kirk, spokeswoman for the North-American Interfraternity Conference, said in a statement. "We urge Harvard to focus on creating a culture of health and safety on campus that also respects students' rights."
The proposal goes beyond an earlier rule that was announced last year barring members of single-gender groups from serving as sports captains or leaders of other campus groups. That policy drew pushback from students and some faculty, leading administrators to convene the new committee to revisit the issue.
If approved, Harvard would join other colleges that have taken heavy actions against Greek life groups. The Harvard proposal is based on longstanding fraternity bans at Williams College in Massachusetts and Bowdoin College in Maine. More recently, some schools have banned alcohol at fraternity parties following student deaths.
Pennsylvania State University tightened its rules after 19-year-old student Tim Piazza died in February from injuries he suffered during a fraternity pledge night.
The Harvard committee said its proposal is partly a reaction to those types of stories.
"The committee's deliberations were carried out under the shadow of tragic events relating to hazing and excessive drinking at other campuses across America," the group wrote. "The Committee's recommendation is in part intended as a preventative step."


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PESHAWAR: Islamic Development Bank has approved $251 million loan for Pakistan's polio eradication programme following the donor agencies' refusal to offer funding, according to the relevant officials.The $300 million programme, which is for 2013-15, seeks complete vaccination of children to ensure eradication of the crippling disease in the next three years."Pakistan has designed its own polio eradication programme for the next three years after donor agencies refuse to provide further anti-polio funding. The three-year programme will cost $300 million of which $49 million will be arranged by the government, while the rest will be provided by IDB," an official said here on Monday.
According to him, the loan is a welcome development at a time when the international donors have expressed their inability to pump more money into Pakistan's anti-polio programme.The official said the government had requested the Jeddah-based IDB for loan for its polio eradication campaigns."Now, it is the government, which will be responsible for all financial liabilities regarding polio vaccination," an official said.Pakistan has not been able to eradicate polio since World Health Organisation launched Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1994 when the disease paralysed 3,50,000 children in 125 countries around the world every year.
According to officials, donors say Pakistan has been missing vaccination targets and changing strategies to cope with situation.Donors also insist they have been spending $100 million in Pakistan every year but the vaccine-preventable childhood disease is far from being eradicated.Last year, 58 fresh polio cases were recorded.
In 1997, Pakistan assured the global community that polio would be eradicated by 2000 but cases continued to surface leading to the missing of another deadline in 2004. Thereafter, deadlines after deadlines passed with the latest being that of 2012.The officials said the donors financing polio eradication activities in Pakistan didn't want to provide the country with more funds for the purpose.They said part of IDB loan would go to WHO and Unicef supporting the government's polio eradication efforts.
The officials said the UN agencies would get their share from the money for payment to staff involved in polio campaigns at the monitoring or social mobilisation side along with the government."We have to tell the people that any foreign funding is not involved in the campaign to dispel the impression that the programme is used for getting some hidden objectives, like making recipients infertile and impotent or spying on the Taliban," an official said.
The official added: "We can allocate this big money to other childhood disease after succeeding in doing away with polio."He said last year, around one dozen donors had apprised to the government of their inability to fund the programme any further. – Dawn