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A will does not have to divide property equally Q. I have five brothers and sisters. Some of us are on better terms with our father than others. Our mother passed away last year and left everything to our father. I have been told that if my dad dies, the law requires my father’s estate be divided equally between all the children. Is this true? A. If your father dies without a will, his estate will be divided between all of his children. With a will, however, he has the right to dispose of his property any way he wants. For example, he can leave all of his property to his children in equal shares, unequal shares, or can leave some of the children all the property and others none. In fact, the law does not require he leave any of his property to his children. The bottom line is that under Texas law, a person has the right to leave property to whomever he or she wants. The important thing is to have a will clearly spelling out how you want your property distributed after your death. Q. I live in a senior’s only apartment complex. Many of us find we often must walk on a driveway on the property. There is one small 10 MPH sign, but the residents and visitors speed down the driveway about 30. This is very dangerous because many of us use walkers or canes. I’ve emailed the manager to please put more speed signs up and put in speed bumps to slow people down, but nothing has changed. Is there any thing that can be done legally before someone gets killed in the driveway? A. It is very difficult to use the law to force someone to take steps to protect you. The law does, however, impose liability if reasonable steps are not taken and as a result someone is injured. It sounds like the best approach may be to let management know of the seriousness of the problem, and the possibility of injury. I suggest you give the complex written notice that you fear for your safety due to speeding cars, and you expect they will immediately take reasonable steps to prevent it. Send it to the manager and the owner if you know who that is. Let them know they could easily put up more signs or speed bumps. You may also want to mention that there could be substantial liability in the event a resident is seriously injured. Q. I know you have to stop for a school bus loading or unloading children if you are traveling in either direction. Does this apply when you are on a divided highway? A. Now that school has started, it is a good time to remember that a driver traveling in either direction must stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading school children. You do not have to stop, however, if you are on the opposite side of the school bus on a separated roadway. For example, if you are traveling east on a highway divided by a median planted with grass, you do not have to stop for a school bus stopped on the other side of the median. The highway must, however, be divided by a space where cars may not drive. A highway is not considered divided, however, if only a left turn lane separates the roadways. Q. I have been living in the same apartment for almost a year, just paying rent month-to-month. In June, my landlord and I agreed that we would extend the agreement until December at the same rent. Now the landlord says he wants me out next month. He says our oral agreement is not enforceable. A. As a general rule, agreements dealing with land, such as a sale or lease, must be in writing to be enforceable. There is an exception, however, for certain leases. A residential lease for a year or less is enforceable even if it is not in writing. If you and your landlord have an agreement from June to December, it is enforceable. Of course, you will have to prove that the agreement exists. Do you want to know more about your legal rights? Visit my website, www.peopleslawyer.net
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Dream of Tagore Grove and Tagore Statue and Path forward
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agore Society of Houston (TSH) would like to welcome all Houstonians to the Unveiling Ceremony of the statue of Rabindranath Tagore at Tagore Grove, Ray Miller Park on Friday, September 13th at 7:00 PM. This momentous occasion is a landmark in supporting TSH’s ongoing efforts to spread the vision and the message of the great Indian literary icon and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, the first Nobel Laureate from Asia. Tagore Society of Houston, inspired by President Ruma Acharya (Deysarkar), visualized a memorial for Tagore right in the heart of Texas in the city of Houston – a Texan city with a diverse international flavor. Houston has been named the most ethnically diverse city of United States; as a magazine article put it - “In Houston, America’s Diverse Future Has Already Arrived”. A Memorial for Tagore is very appropriate for this international city. Tagore’s compositions celebrate the joy of living also and love towards every human being. He was a social reformer, patriot and
above all, a great humanitarian and philosopher with visions of globalism of mankind during a time when the world was engulfed in 2 global wars in the first half of last century. After sustained efforts by Ruma, the Honorable Commissioner of Harris County, Pct. 3, Steve Radack approved to erect a full figure (6’4”) bronze statue at the northwest corner of the Ray Miller Park of Harris County. Ray Miller Park is located at the south side of the intersection of Eldridge and Briar Forest Road in Houston, Texas. TSH members planned to build a grove with flowering plants, shrubs and trees to create a natural setting which Tagore envisioned as the route to environmental education and sustainable living based on preserving nature. The statue will sit inside a fenced enclosure with an arbor with flowering vine behind the statue. The fenced enclosure will be surrounded by newly planted rose bushes as well as three Weeping Willow trees and several Gem Magnolia trees. The bronze statue was designed and built under
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the guidance of a renowned sculptor at the Calcutta Government Art College. It was shipped from India in early September to be in Houston for the ceremony on September 13th. This project was funded by PFP Inc and Techno-India and many patrons of TSH and we thank them for their generosity. The concept of Tagore Grove was inspired by Tagore Society’s mission to advance Rabindranath Tagore’s vision for a “Borderless World” and “Universalism”. Tagore Grove will be a place epitomizing peace and an ambience conducive to introspection for the entire Houston community including the international community and all visitors to Houston. This landmark monument will be a symbol of Houston’s commitment to promoting international peace and harmony across different religions and culture, as envisioned by Rabindranath Tagore. TSH will sincerely appreciate your presence on the historic occasion of the unveiling ceremony of the statue of Rabindranath Tagore at Tagore Grove, Ray Miller Park.
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by Parvaiz BUKHARI RINAGAR - Every summer for two months, hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus, some chanting hymns, trek high into the Himalayas in Indian Kashmir in a gruelling pilgrimage to a cave shrine. Surrounded by clouds and 3,800 metres (12,800 feet) above sea level, the Amarnath shrine is one of Hinduism’s most revered sites. But the debris left behind is anything but sacred. By the end of the 55-day pilgrimage season, rubbish, including plastic bottles and bags, as well as human waste, can be found strewn across the mountain trails that wind through the fragile Himalayan environment. Some of the rubbish falls into melted glaciers rushing through the valleys, threatening a vital source of drinking water for thousands of people who live downstream, experts said. “There are more than 53 glaciers in that area,” said Professor Shakil Ramshoo, who heads the earth sciences department at the University of Kashmir. “Huge quantities of fecal matter and waste generated from the many eateries directly finds its way into the water bodies, deteriorating the water quality,” he added. The government and pilgrimage organisers insist they continuously improve measures to protect and preserve the environment. Sewage systems have been installed at the start of the mountain paths and a number of composting toilets have been set up -- on a trial basis -- along the way. But management of the area is a source of tension in the Muslim-majority region. In 2008, the transfer of a parcel of land to shrine administrators, partly to build better facilities, sparked separatist claims of a Hindu takeover and triggered anti-India protests in the region. The transfer was later rescinded. “We have to fine-tune it further,” Navin Choudhary, head of pilgrimage administration, conceded of current facilities for the trekkers. “(However) we are committed... The environment of the area is extremely important,” said Choudhary, chief executive officer of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board. He added: “We have to preserve it while providing any facilities for the yatris (pilgrims).” Pilgrims from across the globe visit the Amarnath shrine to view its remarkable natural ice formation, worshipped as a symbol of Shiva, the god of destruction. Hindus believe it
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Hindu pilgrims travel past rubbish along the mountain track to the Amarnath cave shrine on August 18, 2013 (AFP, Tauseef Mustafa)
Tel: 713-774-5140 season shortened to limit any environmental damage, said Arjimand Hussain Talib, a consultant on international development and conservation in the region. “Any visits to Amarnath cave have to be strictly controlled as per the carrying capacity of the area,” Talib said. Some of the pilgrims, who can afford it, take a helicopter from the twin base camps in Sonmarg and Pahalgam -- two popular tourist destinations in the region. But the chopper rides, along with the body heat of thousands of pilgrims, are adding to environmental concerns. Both are blamed for speeding up melting of the nearby glaciers in the ecologically sensitive area. “On any given day during the pilgrimage about 30,000 people, emitting radiation at 37 degrees Celsius, are in the vicinity hastening the melting of these glaciers,” Ramshoo said. Many pilgrims also defecate in the open near the glacier-fed streams whilst temporary food shacks generate mounds more waste, he said. Authorities say hundreds of temporary pre-fabricated toilets are set up every year all along the two tracks leading to the shrine, but only a few are bio-degradable ones, that can ensure waste does not reach the
Hindu piligims walk past a latrine along the track to the Amarnath cave shrine on August 18, 2013 (AFP, Tauseef Mustafa)
Rubbish lies in a partially fenced off area along the track to the Amarnath cave shrine on August 18, 2013 (AFP, Tauseef Mustafa)
was in the cave that Shiva revealed the secrets of life and immortality to his divine consort Parvati. The sacred stalagmite appears each year in the cave -- although it often melts away before the annual pilgrimage ends. “All difficulties and worries vanish by visiting this place. That is why everyone comes here,” said Shopinder Achariya, a pilgrim from the Indian city of Lucknow who has trekked to the shrine every year since 2001.
More than 350,000 pilgrims hiked to the cave this season, which ended on August 21, down from a record number of 620,000 last year. Rainy weather and a security clampdown following communal clashes were partially responsible for the drop in this year’s visitors, officials said. Despite the fall, environmentalists say a cap should be placed on the annual number of pilgrims and the
“This place is special because here Lord Shiva narrated the eternal story to Mother Parvati,” Achariya said. Devotees come in large numbers even though the pilgrimage has been attacked in the past by Muslim rebels opposed to Indian rule of the region. At least 32 pilgrims were killed in 2000 when militants attacked pilgrims. Ten more were killed the following year and there have been minor attacks since then.
streams. Frequent rains in the valleys also wash away some of the rubbish, making it difficult to collect for disposal, environmentalists say. Pilgrimage administrators counter that the clean-up operation is extensive, lasting two months after the season ends. “We see to it that all the garbage in the area is properly disposed off,” Choudhary said.
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Edible algae - coming to a rooftop near you?
A woman prepares a spirulina shake in Bangkok on June 24, 2013 (AFP/File, Nicolas Asfouri) by William Davies BANGKOK, August 27, 2013 (AFP) - On a hotel rooftop in Bangkok, dozens of barrels of green liquid bubble under the sun -- the latest innovation in urban farming. Proponents of the edible algae known as spirulina say it could help provide a sustainable source of protein as an alternative to meat. Three times a week, Patsakorn Thaveeuchukorn harvests the green algae in the barrels. “The algae is growing so fast,
normally the doubling time is around 24 hours,” said Patsakorn, whose employer EnerGaia uses Bangkok’s rooftops to grow spirulina. With its high levels of protein and nutrients, “it is beneficial to food security,” he told AFP. “If you compare it to meat it will take six months to grow a kilogram of beef, but this we can grow in a week,” said Patsakorn. Spirulina has been described by health food experts as a super-food, and it is becoming
Heroin, amphetamines head list ... Continued from Page 20 from injecting drug use, for shared syringes help spread HIV and hepatitis. The study, based on a new analysis of the vast Global Burden of Disease Study for 2010, predictably found that cannabis was the most-used illegal drug worldwide. Like cocaine, it was a smaller source of death and disease compared to heroin and amphetamines, the investigation found. As for drug addiction, the paper found that 17.2 million people were dependent on amphetamines in 2010, compared to 15.5 million for opioids and 13 million for cannabis. A regional breakdown of the figures found that rich economies such as the United States, Britain and Australia had 20 times the rate of death and disease compared with the least affected countries. Among developing economies, South Africa stood out as having exceptionally high rates. Cocaine dependence was highest in North America and Latin America, and Australasia and Western Europe had some of the high rates of heroin dependence, it found. “Our results clearly show that illicit drug use is an important contributor to the global disease burden,” said Degenhardt. “Although we have fewer means of responding to some causes of burden, such as cocaine and amphetamine dependence, well-evaluated and effective interventions can substantially reduce two major causes of burden,” she said, pointing to addiction to opioids and injecting drug use. But, added Degenhardt, “the challenge will be to deliver these efficiently and on a scale needed to have an effect on a population level.” Using high-powered computer modelling, the team estimated that disability and illness caused by the four categories of drugs rose by more than half between 1990 and 2010, a rise partly explained by population growth but also by heroin addiction. Overall, illicit drug dependence amounted in 2010 to just under one percent of the total global burden of death and illness. This is only one-tenth of that inflicted by dependence on alcohol and tobacco, which however occurs among far more people.
Ecstasy and LSD were not included in the study, as the data for use of these drugs was often sketchy.
more popular worldwide. Rosa Rolle from the UN’s food and agriculture organisation (FAO) says it has been an important food source for centuries. “It grows naturally in Lake Texcoco in Mexico. It was eaten by the Incas,” she told AFP. “It’s in many countries that border Lake Chad in West Africa and is a protein source for a lot of people.” However she warns that it can lead to health problems for people suffering from gout, as it produces a lot of uric acid, and says people need to be educated about spirulina’s positive and negative effects before they consume it. “You need some nutritional information, but for people without medical conditions it would be fine,” she said. The empty space on top of Bangkok’s many skyscrapers provide suitable growing
conditions for spirulina as the constant high temperatures and sunlight are ideal breeding conditions. The algae also helps combat carbon dioxide levels through photosynthesis, its champions say, and growing it in cities means it can reach consumers the same day it is harvested. Once the spirulina algae has been collected, it is hand rinsed and spun dry in a modified washing machine. It then has to be hand pressed into jars, as there is no machine yet available that can work with the thick, jelly like substance it produces. “There has been a lot of trial and error,” Derek Blitz, technology director at EnerGaia, told AFP. “It is great for vegetarians and vegans. It’s also packed with anti-oxidants. It is really good for cleansing your body.” In their laboratory, lines of different sized test tubes all connected to one another act as the breeding ground for the algae. On the rooftop, barrels of different shapes are in testing, to see which will produce the highest yield. The company says it is the only producer of fresh spirulina in the world; other companies only sell dried and processed varieties. Jars of the algae have a shelf life of around three weeks from harvest, though Blitz plans to increase that so it can be exported abroad. “The advantages of having it fresh are that it has virtually no taste, so you can mix it with anything,” he told AFP. “Eating dried spirulina is like eating a cooked vegetable as opposed to a raw one, so you are getting a little bit more nutrition out of it (when fresh). The other reason to eat fresh produce is because there’s a lot
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Mice study shows age-related memory loss is reversible WASHINGTON - US researchers said Wednesday they have identified a new protein in the brain that triggers age-related memory loss, a finding that may someday lead to new treatments to reverse it. Using live lab mice and eight human brains that were donated for science, the team led by Nobel laureate Eric Kandel at Columbia University found that a gene called RbAp48 was linked to the kind of memory loss associated with aging. The amount of protein the gene produced was almost 50 percent lower in old brains than in younger ones, said the study in the US journal Science Translational Medicine. The RbAp48 changes were the most significant seen among all the 17 genes that appeared to lead to age-related changes in a less energy involved in producing it.” And chefs across Bangkok are starting to experiment with the algae. Bill Marinelli, the owner of the Oyster Bar, is a convert. “It is really good for you,” he told AFP, in between mouthfuls of green pasta made with the algae. “We add it to dishes to increase the nutritional value.” The colour of the algae is so strong that anything it is mixed with instantly turns green. But despite that, and the fact it has no flavour, Bill is still keen to use it in his dishes. “I’m looking at it as an alternative to animal protein. We can cut back on the amount of protein we serve as fish or meat, and incorporate spirulina for the additional protein source,” he said. Spirulina has been used as a food supplement for decades, and is popular among body builders. The question now is whether consumers will see it as a possible alternative to meat and fish.
part of the hippocampus known as the dentate gyrus. When the researchers took their findings to the lab for further study on transgenic mice set loose in a maze, they found that switching off the protein in younger mice made them forgetful, while increasing the protein in older mice boosted their memory. “We were astonished to find out that this increase not only improved the memory of these mice but it led to young-like performance,” said co-author Elias Pavlopoulos. “The old mice performed as well as young mice.” The findings provide the first molecular evidence of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), said the researchers. “Our studies support the idea that age-related memory loss is a disorder independent of AD,” said the study. While the research is still in its early stages, scientists were hopeful that since the gene expression was detected in both mice and human brains, that a pathway to treating humans is a future possibility. “Our findings have a strong potential to be translated into new therapies,” said Pavlopoulos. Kandel, who won the Nobel in 2000 for his work on the physiological basis of memory storage in neurons, said the “fact that we were able to reverse age-related memory loss in mice is very encouraging.” He said it is too early to say whether this protein is the only one involved in age-related memory loss, or if there are others. “But at the very least, it shows that this protein is a major factor, and it speaks to the fact that agerelated memory loss is due to a functional change in neurons of some sort,” Kandel said. “Unlike with Alzheimer’s, there is no significant loss of neurons.”
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Epoch Elder Care – Keeping Local New York Life Agent the Elderly Mentally Young Amiralli Dodhiya Is Offering Added Protection And Security Through AARP Products
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is always one phone call away, helping with monitoring of the home situation at all times. For caregivers who have an elderly parent or spouse with Dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, Epoch has specialized services. Epoch's specialists also provide these additional services: - Memory care: Memory loss cannot be reversed, but it can be delayed by engaging in Memory games and providing cognitive stimulation. Epoch specialists are able to engage the elderly and keep their brain stimulated and sharp. - Respite care: when the ECS are at home with the elderly person, the primary care giver can rest assured that we will take care of all situations, leaving the elder to do other things. - Attendant training: full time attendants are often illequipped to handle Alzheimer's and similarly difficult diseases, they can also at times be abusive or negligent. Epoch specialists help set an example for the attendants, help guide them as well as keep an eye to ensure they are giving quality
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seling, conflict resolution, setting examples) Elder Care Specialists (ECS) spend time with elderly clients at their own homes - their primary role is to be a companion, friend and resource to the elderly. The ECS accompany the elderly on outings, read and discuss articles, play games, help them go back to their hobbies / discover new ones, assist with email, Facebook and Skype, help them blog about their topics of interest and share stories with each other. Through this relationship, Epoch also provide for all athome elder care needs including entertainment and social outings, doctor visits / referrals, placement of maids and nurses etc. The ECS are also able to help the elderly manage their medication and read vital signs including blood pressure, blood sugar, pulse rate and temperature. The ECS
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As per Indian Vedic Astrology the Moon sign is considered, in which every Rashi has control over certain letters, which are initials of your name. Whereas in Western system of Sun Sign, all the people born in one month belong to the same sign. For example, every year approximately around 21 of March to 20th April, the Sun is moving in the Aries Constellation. So all the people born in that month belong to the Sign of Aries. If you were born in between those two dates then you are a Aries born.
Aries (A,L,E) 21 March to 20 April Personal health issues which may influence your attitude. Dwell on what you can do, not what you can’t. Strive hard to get past old restrictions. Big expectations may bring unexpected pressure. You’ll need to keep your composure. Show how well you can work with teammates. You may want to keep an eye on stimulants so you can remain focused and productive. You may have ‘one day after the other’ with a loaded plate and accomplishments are likely to be impressive. You also may be desiring for ‘change’ upgrades, improvements and ‘the end to hassles. ASIE and AEE members with Mayor Annise Parker
Taurus(B,V,U)21 April to 20 May being named the job growth capital of the nation. In addition, she bucked the trend of most other major U.S. cities by balancing three city budgets during the tough economic times without raising taxes or having to eliminate police or firefighter jobs. “
ASIE President Vishal Merchant and Andrea Ranft of AEE receive a proclamation from Mayor Annise Parker by Dinesh Shah
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merican Society Of Indian Engineers (ASIE), a Houston based organization established in 1994 for engineers, architects, designers, and engineering technicians organized jointly a luncheon event with the Asian American Engineers and Architects, another Houston-based organization known as AAE formed in 1986 to honor City of Houston Mayor Annise Parker at The Wynden, located on South Post Oak Lane north of San Felipe. About 220 members of both organizations, their guests, sponsors, and few dignitaries including Rogene Gee Calvert, who is currently running for City Council At-Large Posi-
tion #3 attended the event. The event was successful due to hard work by both organizations and the sponsorship of thirty six engineering and architectural firms of Houston area. At the beginning of the program, Andrea Ranft of the AAE made the welcome remarks. Vishal Merchant of the ASIE made the introductory remarks for his organization. Since the event was held on August 15, Merchant announced “Happy Independence Day” to Mayor and all the guests. He praised the mayor while introducing her, and said, “Her accomplishments as mayor include job growth far exceeding the number of jobs lost during the recession, resulting in Houston
Mayor Parker express her gratitude to both organizations and their community. Further to her message, she proudly talked about the economic progress and diversity in the city. She said that Houston is the great place to build a career in any field including engineering, architectural, and construction. She added that the energy, medicine, international trade, aerospace, and many other sectors are doing well in the city. She briefly talked about the city employees, infrastructure including 16,000 miles streets and more than 6000 miles water lines, and city government. She quoted “Government is not a business, but it should be run with strong business principles.” AT the end of her speech, during Q & A, she talked about Astrodome, Hike and Bike trails, public transportation, new police complex, and eliminating program for homelessness in the next two years. The program was concluded with a feeling of successful event.
Feeling like you have been working far too hard? You need to find ways to change your old routine. Take the time to smell the flowers. You may feel vulnerable to others criticism right now. Push those negative thoughts out of your mind. You will achieve all your desired goals. Many may have a ‘special goal’ important deadline or just a pivotal time surprise them, even if they are NOT planning it or even aware of it and they will NEED family cooperation, support and involvement. Most of these appear to be exciting and reward situations.
Gemini (K,CHH,GH) 21 May to 20 June Discrepancies which will be found within recent events. You will be worried about your future employment. Insist on receiving honest answers. Your future plans may not be envisioned by all. Others may look for fault, but you’ll appreciate the strong aspects that can help the most. There may be consistently ‘two ways to go’ this week in almost ALL your choices or directions. Your stars show favorable focus and ‘foresight’; respect it and use it, especially when it comes to behavior/discipline decisions, progressive directions and financial issues.
Cancer (D,H) 21 June to 22 July Realizing your immediate plans may not be as simple as you thought. You will need to look a lot deeper to be able to see your future more clearly. You will start to feel better once you begin to be your fun loving self. Even though times have changed, you need to hold onto your past. Many solutions may pepper your week and strong ‘encouragement energy’ is likely, as you become enthused by the cooperation, progress, improvement, respect or attention given you by other members.
Leo(M) 23 July to 22 August You are feeling the weight of your many responsibilities. Once you get your routine right, you will have much more flexibility with your time demands. Emotions are very high. You need to try hard to keep your temper under control. Once you understand the truth, cooler heads will prevail. Happy feelings, new beginnings and mile stone event planning is likely this week for a reasonable cross section, especially when it comes to seasonal vacations, weddings, births and special events and in larger gathering/groups.
Virgo(P) 23 August to 22 September Your strong ties to your roots which will help you deal with a situation on a different perspective. You’ll see how one could be misunderstood. Some interesting news from far away may help you to understand recent events. Your research and investigations will find the reasons. Good news, the end of ‘old problems’ new opportunities, cause for celebration and health/fitness threats ‘vaporizing’ during THIS week are any/all likely for you or members of your family! How wonderful! Enjoy the good times and memorialize them in picture, film or other methods.
Libra(R,T)23 Sept to 22 Oct The fact that even though you do not always fit the normal mould, you definitely have your own style. Aspects of your personality will shine this week. You may have to show your true colors to those who doubt your loyalty. If your heart is true then you will have nothing to worry about. What a wonderful and progressive week ‘over all’ for MOST of you but a small cross section of you MAY and I say “MAY,” hit a pocket of time when illness/injury could ‘put you down off your feet or your game’, with digestive, common cold/flu.
Scorpio(N,Y)23 Oct to 21 Nov Knowing your goals are solid. All eyes will be on your recent accomplishments. Take advantage of this opportunity to blow your own horn a little. Your change in focus will prove that you did in fact learn an important lesson. Teamwork will help accomplish the tasks you require. Some minor bickering IS possible but appears to be more ‘working out the bugs’ especially if conversations and exchanges take place and particularly IF they involve money, Keep vocal tones calm with AND between members. Most of you have it well handed.
Sagittarius(BH,F,DH,TH)22 Nov to 21 Dec Good communications that will continue as long as you lead in the discussions. You will realize that you are very important to others plans. Whether you are preparing fine dining or simple comfort food, your past experience give you that little edge on your competition. Enjoy. Your stars show a very busy AND demanding for a number of reasons with many of you multi tasking and doing some ‘chasing, errands or travel’ for either family and/or career.
Capricorn(KH,J)22 Dec to 20 Jan The fact all roads you take this week will lead you to a sort of spiritual awakening. Use this time to refresh and rejuvenate your positive energy. Good relations with those you work with will enable you to spread your influence. Some interesting employment opportunities exist. Cleansing talks, getting ‘on the same page’ with a problem member, especially elders or in-laws is very likely this week. Some of you may ‘strike deals’ with members, sign legal documents or form alliances to achieve important goals with good progress or success indicated.
Aquarius(G,S,SH) 21 Jan to 19 Feb Need to value the instinctive powers that you possess. Sharing your enlightenment with younger people will help you to progress. Your positive energy will help you to meet tight deadlines. You will be surprised at how much you can accomplish once you get started. Avoid too many ‘ups and downs’ emotionally this week as they tend to send you ‘off your wobble’ and shorten your fuse. Your brain is good and you are creative at problem solving, particularly IF it saves you money!
Pisces(D,CH,Z)20 Feb to 20 March Some bright expectations that may turn out not to be enough true information. You may have to look elsewhere for what you really require. Family and friends will invite you to join at gatherings. Take them up on invites and you will be able to find new way to share your ideas. While there may be some spike in ‘struggle’, the days that follow appear to improve steadily, especially after weekend, when financial ‘good news’ of a variety of kinds is VERY likely. Enjoyable gatherings and long, fulfilling talks appear likely. Your smartness is in tip-top shape once again and can be used to avoid hassle more than profit or progress.
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RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES & ORGANIZATIONS OF HOUSTON - call Voice of Asia 713-774-5140 Hare Krishna Dham (ISKCON) Prog: JANMASTAMI celebrations on Wednesday, Aug 28 from 6:30 to midnight. Artis at 7pm and Abhshekam at 7:30 Pm. Everyday, 7 Aratis and bhoga offerings daily. Sunday Festival: 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Location: 1320 West 34th St, Houston, TX 77018. Contact:281-433-1635/E-mail harekrishnadham@gmail.com Website: www.iskconhouston. org
Shri Radha Krishna Temple Prog: Janamastami Celebration on August 30, 2013. Bollywood Style Dandiya Raas with DJ Nish from 7:30PM to 11:30PM.Kirtan will be 11:30PM to 12:00AM. Location:11625 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77072 Phone: 281-933-8100 Website: www.SRKT.org.
International Hindi Association (IHA) Prog: 16th Biennial Hindi National Conference on August 30, 31 and September 1 (Labor Day weekend) at VPSS Haveli, Houston. Workshops, seminars, Hasya Kavi Sammellan and music. For registration contact Sangeeta 281 7889750 or Swapan 281 3820348 or visit www.hindi.org
Indo-American Charity Foundation Prog: Silver Jubilee Celebrations at Hilton Americas on Sept. 21st, 2013. For more information, call Gala Chair Ramesh Cherivirala at 713-875-4336.
India House Prog: Free Yoga classes every Tues, Thurs, & Sat Free Dance classes every Sun Free Computer classes every Mon, Wed, & Thurs Medical Clinic every Sat Cultural Library every Sun For info call 713-929-1900 Email: info@indiahouseinc.org Website: www.indiahouseinc.org
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Prog: Sundays Dewan 10:00 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Langar Location:14811 Lindita Drive, Houston, TX 77083 Phone: 281-498-5200 Website: www.gurdwaraswh.com
Temple Hrs: 9 am to noon and 5 to 9 pm. Sri Astalaksmi puja: 7 pm. Sri Laksmi Archana will be performed on request all day. Location:same as Chinmaya Mission. Website: www.saumyakasi.org;
Prog: Friday Prayer - 1:30 PM Children’s Classes | Interfaith meeting | Location: 1333 Spears Rd, Houston, TX 77067 Imam - Mohammed Zafarullah Contact : Work: 281-875-3400 | Cell: 713-874-4363 Zafarullah_Hanjra@hotmail.com www.Alislam.org
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Prog: Regular prog :Sloka Classes for kids and teens. Location: Katy, Hwy 249 & Sugar Land. Contact: 281.995.0930/ 281.808.2159
VSNA, Houston Prog: Monthly Mahamane event. Puja, Vachana Sahithya discourses, Aarthi and Prasad Contact: vsnahouston@gmail. com/832-545-1185 (Jyoti Biradar) Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/VSNA.HOUSTON Website: https://sites.google. com/site/bsusorg/home
BAPS Prog: Location: 1150 Brand Rd. Stafford, TX. Contact: 281-765-2277 Web:
Sri Meenakshi Temple Prog: Location: 17130 McLean Road Pearland, TX 77584 Contact: (281) 489-0358
Arsha Vidya Bharati Prog.:Sanskrit classes and special worship sessions for all ages Location: 2918 Renoir, Sugar Land, TX 77479 Contact: 281-606-5607 or AVB. Houston@gmail.com Web-site: https://sites.google.
Vedanta Society of Greater Houston Prog: Vedanta teachings Sundays at 10:30 AM Location: at 14809 Lindita Dr. Houston, TX -77083. Website: www.vedantahouston. org
ISSO Prog: Darshan daily from 7.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.; Aarti daily from 7.45 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Location: 10080 Synott Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Phone: 281-530-2565 Web:
VPSS Houston Prog: Location VPSS Vallabh Hall, 11715 Belfort Village Dr. Houston 77031. Contact:713-530-2900 Website:www.vpsshaveli.org
Shri Satyanarayan Sai Puja Darshan Prog: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Every Thursday Abhishek Location: 16338 Kensington Dr, Ste 110, Sugar Land 77479. Phone: 713-933-8821 / 9359.
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Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple Prog: Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra Parayanam: daily 6.30 p.m. Location:10098 Synott Road. Sugar Land, TX 77478 Phone: 281- 498-2344 Website: www.ashtalakshmi.org
Hindu Worship Society Prog: Open all days except Thursdays (by appt). Regular Puja and Prasad. Sunday Service 11:30 AM to 1:30 Location: 2223 Wirtcrest Lane Houston TX 77055.
Barsana Dham Houston Chapter Prog: Satsang every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: India House, 8888 West Belfort 77031 Phone: (713) 855-9818 for details Website: www.jkphouston.org Weekly Radio Program-1460 AM Saturdays 10-11 a.m.
Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir Prog: Location:3845 West Bellfort, St., Sugar Land, TX 77498 Website: www.babamandir.org
Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Prog: Every Friday Satsangh from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Bhajans and Devi Puja, Discourses. Location: 12530 Ann Louise Road, Houston, 77086. Phone: Contact Vishnu at (832) 309- 7181.
JVB Preksha Meditation Center Prog: Annual Family Camp “Understanding Joy & Sorrow” on March 29 - 31, 2013 (Good Friday Weekend) Bellville, TX. Location: 14102 Schiller Road,
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