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Police Continue Search Ashirwad’s 3rd Vedic Fair 2014 - A Novel Way To Understanding ‘The Vedas’ for Missing Spring Break College Student

by Shobana Muratee

and hollerin’ and stuff like that, but really that’s about the extent of it. Most of them come here to have fun you know get away get away from school for a little while,” Dismuke said.

But she too is concerned for the missing student’s safety.

“I hope everything works out well and i wish the best for this young man’s family,” she said.

Police have contacted family members who say it’s not like Reny to disappear without letting someone know where he is.

Those family members say they are planning to travel to Panama City Beach tomorrow to help out with the search.

Reny Jose

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ANAMA CITY BEACH (WJHG.com/ News Channel 7) Friends and family of a missing spring breaker are sending out pictures of Reny Jose, hoping someone has information that could help find him.

Bay County sheriff’s investigators have searched up and down Panama City Beach for traces of the 21- year -old Rice University student.

Investigators are very concerned about Reny Jose. They found his clothes and other belongings in a garbage can near the home he was renting on the west end of the beach.

Reny Jose arrived in Panama City Beach Saturday with a group of friends to have a little spring break fun. They rented a home on Front Beach Road.

But the vacation took a frightening turn when they realized Reny was missing. The last time friends saw him was Monday about 7 p.m. When he hadn’t made it home by 11:30, they called police.

BCSO Captain Ricky Ramie said, “Basically what we did is we called the investigations out as well as other patrol and marked units and we have searched the beach up and down and underneath some of the high standing beach houses as well as with the air unit we’ve searched very thoroughly in that area for him.”

Carolyn Dismuke lives close to the area where the group was staying. Having lived on the beach for 15 years she’s seen her fair share of spring breakers.

“I’ve see you know the typical riding in the back of the trucks and hoopin’

If you have any information that could help please call the Bay County Sheriff’s Office at 747-4700 or Crime Stoppers at 785-TIPS.

Held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Cinco Ranch High School, Katy TX, the Vedic Fair 3 turned out to be yet another successful event mainly for the families. It was a complete package

Ruthvik Jonna stands in front of exhibit showing Lord Krishna with mouth and globe presentation which won the first prize winner for below 10 category at the Vedic fair 2014

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United States’ First Lady felicitates Indian acid attack victim Laxmi

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ASHINGTON - US First Lady Michelle Obama has felicitated Indian acid attack victim Laxmi after she won the International Women of Courage Award for successfully leading the campaign against acid attacks on women in India.

threw acid on her face while she waited at a bus stop in New Delhi’s busy Khan Market in 2005, disfiguring her permanently.

Her attacker, a friend’s 32year-old brother, threw the acid to destroy Laxmi’s face after she refused to respond to his romantic advances.

Obama and the large crowd at the State Department auditorium was moved and touched when Laxmi, a standard-bearer of the movement to end acid attacks, recited a poem recounting her experience on the occasion yesterday.

“You haven’t thrown acid on my face; you threw it on my dreams. You didn’t have love in your heart; you had acid in it,” Laxmi recited soon after receiving the prestigious award along with several other women from different parts of the world including Afghanistan and Fiji. The original poem was in Hindi. Laxmi was 16 when an acquaintance

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INCO RANCH, Katy - It’s a herculean task for anyone to break down the Vedas to a five year old, making it fun and enjoyable. But Ashirwad, - A Blessing, a non-profit organization in Houston has not only achieved this but has taken it to the next level by teaching the simple art of vedic learning, both for the children as well as the adults.

For three consecutive years, Ashirwad has been holding the Vedic Fair in the city drawing crowds in thousands.

This year was equally exceptional and elaborate.

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Recognition for her effort through this award, is a great encouragement and motivation for the girls and women of India, many of whom still are not able to speak out against the atrocities inflicted upon them, Laxmi said soon after receiving the award.

“After this award, girls of India would think, if Laxmi can do this, I can also raise my voice against injustice,” Laxmi told a news agency in an interview.

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama embraces Laxmi, recipient of the International Women of Courage Award 2014, during a ceremony at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2014. (AFP Photo)

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Friday, March 7, 2014 Continued from page 1 for family entertainment and education.

Vedic chants initiated the Fair in ‘Kool Kailash’, in Katy where a diorama of Kailash 15 ft Manasa Sarovar, the abode of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati, was built in association with IACHF architects Sachin Sharma, Radha Sharma and Sukhi Kohli. An Ice Shiva Lingam was installed floating in the middle of the Manasa Sarovar which created a gracious ambience of Lord Shiva’s abode. It was visual delight to see Lord Shiva and Parvati in the midst of Kailash and visitors spared no time in getting their pictures taken near the deities. Vamshith Kundoor, a young devotee shared her experience of visiting 18 shakthi peetas along with archana Kumkum (Vermillion) with many visitors.

The India Exhibit Presentation Competition had 50+ participants with diverse presentations giving a panorama view of Indian heritage, culture and traditions. It depicted Gods, temples, places, important rivers, festivals, lifestyle, yoga, health, languages, art, dance and music, even kings and renowned scientists were excellently presented by young generation of Indian-American descent. Divena Donthi was winner and Anika Ravishankar was runner up in ten and above category. Ruthvik Jonna was the winner and Vishnu Nataraja runner up in the nine and below category.

The Cooking Competition was an interesting dimension of the Fair where chefs demonstrated healthy and easy cooking styles. The winner was Manjari Guturu for her dishes: Cranberry Fiber Rice & Quinoa Veggie Delight (Salad)) and Renu Ahuja was runner up for her dish Dahi Gujia. How 2 Workshop showed learning free Yoga & Meditation, Sanskrit, Rangoli, Indian Classical Dance, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Dandiya, Dhothi, Saree Styles, Indian Wedding was well attended. The Vedic Bazaar that featured 20 booths for shopping, soliciting, socializing and feasting was active and buzzing till closing time.

Later in the evening, the

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Ashirwad’s 3rd Vedic Fair 2014 - A Novel Way To Understanding ‘The Vedas’

Performers of the ‘I am Shiva - The Mahadev,’ a two- hour play. Sri Ravula of Ashirwad in the role of lord Krishna (in blue).

Vedic Fair 3 Talent Showcase started with Sloka-thon recitation of Vishnu sahasranama slokas without seeing

by Ashirwad’s students Rhea Bhat, Shreya Sarathy, Pritam Hegde & Saanika Halapeti.

This was followed by classical music performance by Swarasudha Music Institute students

and the vibrant Bho Shambho dance performance by Abhinaya School of Performance Arts students choreographed

by Guru Indrani Parthasarathy.

Around 6:30 PM was held the Ashirwad’s Vedic Walk, a colorful show case of Shiva Puran Icons by 25 kids (ages 4 to 10 years) and was cheerfully ap-

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Once again, the Vedic Fair 3 was a phenomenon show and a testament of hard work, high quality achieved through sheer dedication of the Ashirwad - A Blessing team of Geetha and Sri Ravula, play Artists, performers, How 2 Workshop Experts, Sponsors & Supporters IACHF (Sachin & Radha Sharma, Sukhi Kohli), Shri Sitaram Foundation, Hindus of Greater Houston, Mandap Creations, Frontier Consulting, ISKCON, Sanatan Hindu Center, Katy Indian Cultural Association & Booth Vendors.

There is something bigger next year - Ashirwad A Blessing announced Lord Krishna’s abode GOLOK and prime time play Krish – The Blue Man as Vedic Fair 2015 highlights. For updates visit FB page facebook. com/VedicFair or AshirwadABlessing.org. (With inputs from Ashirwad).

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‘I am Shiva - The Mahadev,’ a two- hour prime time play directed by Ashirwad’s Chief Teacher Geetha Ravula depicted important episodes of Lord Shiva through delightful dances, enchanting acting by a team of 46 artists. The performance was so exquisitely

Gollu presentation was the 2nd prize winner in above 10th by Anika Ravishanker seen standing in front of her station.

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The child could also be liable if the child was old enough to understand someone would get hurt and tried to hurt your daughter, or knew you shouldn’t throw debris and still did. On the other hand, if the children were all just playing, and this was a case of “kids will be kids,” the child probably has no liability. If you think the child or the parent fit these standards of liability and no one will help pay of your bills, consider filing a claim in justice court.

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Missouri City, FBISD to host Student Career Day March 26 MISSOURI CITY, TX - From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, the City of Missouri City will continue its commitment to fostering student development and partner with the Fort Bend Independent School District to host a special Student Career Day at the Community Center in the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

At the annual event, students from Ridge Point, Marshall, Elkins, Willowridge and Hightower High Schools will have the opportunity to earn employment or student internships from local businesses and corporations.

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by Rashmi Shenthar f you have been seeking a values -based, world class education, focusing on the all round development of children in areas ranging from academics to performing arts, we have some very exciting news for you! Goswami Academy, conveniently located in the heart of Houston is a primary school that caters to children from pre-school age through third grade, with plans underway to add higher grade levels.

Goswami Academy promises to be a pioneer in the field of valuesbased education, creative academics combined with spiritual values drawn from the principles of Dharmic Education. We commit to academic excellence though interactive and experiential learning that is inquiry-based, building on a robust curriculum designed by experienced educators, with over 50+ years in the Education sector.

Traditional subjects are taught in multi-level age groups, thus encouraging peer learning and also building a strong sense of relationship amongst the students and the teacher.

Our experienced teachers and staff commit to nurturing every child through their formative years building on mutual love and trust.

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FRIDAY, March 7, 2014

Holi Hai! – A Celebration of ‘Braj Style’ at Radha Madhav Dham, Austin on March 15

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USTIN - Radha Madhav Dham is pleased to present “Holi Hai”, an exuberant and interactive celebration of the Indian festival of color, from 2 PM to 8 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2014. The program will be held all day at Radha Madhav Dham’s beautiful outdoor facilities and will comprise activities for all ages.

Holi, the Festival of Colors, is the season of hope and joy and a time of love and forgiveness. In India, it traditionally marks the beginning of the spring season. In the U.S., at the Radha Madhav Dham Temple,

Holi revelers

Holi is played in the playful and devotional style, as it is in the Braj district of India, in fond and loving remembrance of Radha and Krishna’s Divine pastimes. A diverse Texas community, both Indians and westerners, join in this joyful and colorful celebration of Holi with colored powder and vibrant dance & music.

This year’s festivities will begin early at 2pm, with Indian food booths (serving delicious chola bhatura, dosa, samosas, pakoras, jalebis and chai) and kids games, rides and a petting zoo. Later in the evening, Indian dance presentations,

a ‘Holi leela’ performance and a talk about Holi’s significance will be held on the outdoor stage, followed by joyful play with Holi colors at 6pm, a Holi bonfire, and concluding with special kirtans on the outdoor Maharas Mandal.

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WATCH Children’s Health Fair Brings over 3,000 Attendees to Sugar Land Free Health Screenings, Immunizations Interactive Education and More

WATCH Committee members Colony Meadows 5th grade Choir performing at the Sugar Land Town Square

SUGARLAND – The annual WATCH Children’s Fair in Sugar Land Town Center gathered record crowds on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Over 3,000 people were drawn to the “Ready, Set, Go” event for the free health and dental screenings, immunizations, games, prizes, helmet giveaways, interactive games and fun at WATCH Health Fair.

WATCH an acronym to ‘watch’ for weight, activity,

tobacco, cholesterol and hypertension is an initiative of the Ft. Bend Medical Society Alliance, in collaboration with Ft. Bend Independent School District. Since the year 2000, the physician spouses of FBMSA have organized the program and worked with FBISD schools to instill preventive healthcare in early childhood. Over the years, the program expanded to a children’s health fair and is now a commu-

nity collaborative program.

“We are now beginning to see results in our students,” said FBMSA president, Nomita Bajwa. “Now, after 14 years, we know we are making a difference!”

The WATCH program as part of the FBISD curriculum has been awarded by the Texas Medical Association Alliance for three consecutive years as an outstanding and innovative program.

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Children of all ages flocked to over 60 partner booths which were fun and interactive. Whether it was food demos or learning about tobacco risks or the proper use of sunscreen the crowd enjoyed the beautiful, sunny day, the fun and the exciting performances.

WATCH Fair included student groups from schools throughout FBISD who entertained the crowd with

music, dance, yoga, roping, tinikling (performance art form from Philippines) kung fu, drill, color guard and other more.

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Kejriwal apologises for clashes between AAP, BJP; FIR ďŹ led in Delhi

by Priyanka Dube, Shreya Dhoundial, Rupashree Nanda, CNN-IBN

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ew Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has apologised for the violence and street clashes between AAP and Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Delhi, Lucknow and many other places and appealed for calm. The detention of Kejriwal in Gujarat on Wednesday sparked off street clashes between AAP and BJP workers.

An FIR has also been ďŹ led in connection with the clashes in the Parliament Street police station in Delhi on charges of rioting, damaging public property and obstructing public servants. 33 people from both parties have been detained at the Parliament Street police station. “Our workers were protesting peacefully. But they may have thrown one or two stones at the BJP workers after they

were attacked. I don’t think this is right and I apologise on behalf of my party. I also appeal for calm and ask my supporters to not protest further,� Kejriwal said.

The AAP chief, who’s on a Gujarat tour, also added, “We’ve toured various parts of Gujarat and we see that there is no development, even though Modi claims there is. There are ruins instead of infrastructure for primary healthcare centres.�

Senior AAP leader Prashant Bhushan has now said that no ofďŹ cial FIR has been lodged against any of its leaders. The party has also said it will lodge a formal complaint against the Delhi Police for brutally beating two of its members who were not part of the protest.

AAP leaders will meet the Election Commission today and will demand a probe into the series of incidents.

AAP leaders also accused

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of ordering action against Kejriwal. “Modi had ordered for everything that happened today. BJP does not want the reality of Gujarat to come to light,� said AAP MLA Jagadeep Singh.

There were angry clashes and stone pelting as AAP and BJP workers clashed in Delhi, Lucknow and even Gujarat on Wednesday, soon after the Lok Sabha election dates were announced. AAP workers ďŹ rst targeted the BJP headquarters in Delhi around 5:30 pm, after hearing reports that the Gujarat Police had detained Arvind Kejriwal in Patan. AAP workers were seen hurling stones while BJP workers inside the ofďŹ ce also attacked them throwing chairs outside.

The sources said that the proposals would be submitted to the prime minister suggesting the inclusion of government’s representative in the committee, and to hold direct

Talking to Geo News, the Taliban’s negotiating committee coordinator Maulana Yousuf Shah said that the meeting with the prime minister would be an important step to move peace process forward.

The situation outside the BJP headquarters soon went out of hand and the police had to use water cannons to control the violence. More than 20 people from both sides were injured and had to be taken to hospital.

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AAP leader Ashutosh was at the forefront of the incident. “This is Narendra Modi’s politics of hate. This is the same as the one seen during the 2002 riots,� he said.

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IEV, (AFP) - The US and Russia stepped up diplomatic efforts to defuse the Ukraine crisis Wednesday amid heightened tensions on the ground in the flashpoint area of Crimea as gunmen threatened the UN envoy.

US Secretary of State John Kerry held the first direct talks with his Russian counterpart as Washington warned Moscow it risked losing its coveted G8 place over the worst East-West crisis since the end of the Cold War.

A man sitting on a balcony surfs the web on an iPad while listening to music on his iPhone in Berlin on June 23, 2011 (AFP/File, David Gannon)

And in Crimea, gunmen part-seized a Ukrainian missile facility in Cape Fiolent near Sevastopol, Ukrainian officials said.

French President Francois Hollande (C) speaks with US Secretary of State John Kerry (R), French Foreign Affairs Minister Laurent Fabius (L) and Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov (2nd L) at the Elysee presidential palace, March 5, 2014 (Pool/AFP, Alain Jocard).

an application allowing users to log events and photographs taken during the day as well as tracking how far Meanwhile, gunmen part-seized a Earlier on Wednesday, the European Germany, want an “exit plan” from the they walk and checking their sleep Union unveiled an aid package worth crisis which could be discussed from missile facility in Cape Fiolent near cycle. at least 11 billion euros ($15 billion) to Wednesday in Paris, French Foreign Sevastopol, Ukrainian officials said, apparently without violence.

Smart watches, connected by wire- support Ukraine’s new pro-EU leaders Minister Laurent Fabius said. less Bluetooth technology to the the day after the US announced a $1 This would include plans for a uniRussian soldiers were holding some smartphone, are still trying to find billion loan guarantee pledge. ty government, the return of Russian parts of the base although the misa mass market, however, said ZimThe West continued its strategy of forces to barracks, the dissolution of sile depot itself remains in Ukrainian ermann. “Smart watches still lack combining support for the new govern- extremist elements, the validity of the hands, Volodymyr Bova, a defence good design and functionality so upment in Kiev with pressure on a defiant 2004 constitution and the importance ministry spokesman in the peninsula, take of those devices have been very of presidential elections. told AFP. Russia to back down. slow,” she explained.

And a mission of 35 military observAt another missile facility in EvpaUS Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Research house Canalys nevertheers will be sent to Ukraine by the Orga- toria on Crimea’s western coast, promade clear it was also prepared to act less predicts a boom in connected nization for Security and Co-operation Russian demonstrators unexpectedly bracelets and watches, with sales ahead of a summit of G8 leaders in in Europe (OSCE) in a bid to “help de- tried to storm a base which pro-Russian June. surpassing 17 million units this year escalate tensions”, its Secretary Gen- soldiers had previously taken over. and approaching 45 million in 2017.

“We are on a path where I think it’s eral Lamberto Zannier said.

Lavrov told a press conference in “It’s about having an independent clear Russia cannot sit in Sochi at G8 A US official said Tuesday an an- Madrid that the Russian Black Sea nameetings while it’s pursuing the poliproduct that works as a standalone nouncement on Russian sanctions is val fleet were under “special measures and does not need to be connected cies that it’s now pursuing,” Lew said. likely this week. of alert and control” but remained in Lavrov and Kerry were meeting for to your smartphone,” said Archana their assigned bases.

The EU is set to hold an emergency Vidyasekar, specialist at analysts the first time since Moscow-backed summit on Ukraine Thursday.

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Ukraine but is located next to Russia ed late last month after three months of The flurry of diplomacy comes the “I think that is going to define the protests which left nearly 100 dead. day after angry public exchanges be- and has a Russian ethnic majority. It is success of the market in the consumstrategically vital, offering access to the In a bid to end the crisis, US Presi- tween the US and Russia which under- Mediterranean within a day’s sailing. er industry.” dent Barack Obama has outlined pro- lined the sense of frustration on both Elsewhere on the peninsula, the situ-’ The first elegant smartwatch’ posals including Russian forces re- sides. ation was mostly calm. turning to their bases in strategically Obama said Tuesday Russia was “not Samsung was one of the first In Simferopol, the capital of Crimea, heavyweights to enter the market, crucial Crimea, home to Russia’s Black fooling anyone” after it claimed it had no troops operating in Crimea and Ker- local people were watching the crisis releasing last September its Galaxy Sea naval fleet.

Gear smartwatch, which lets a user Obama also wants the deployment of ry accused it of an “act of aggression” closely. read text messages and emails, check international observers and the start of after visiting the new interim governOne resident, Sergei, welcomed the online services such as the weather talks between Moscow and Kiev, a US ment in Kiev. presence of thousands of pro-Russian and make calls. official said.

Putin had earlier insisted on his right forces.

But with a lukewarm reception But Russia insists there are no troops to use “all available means” as a “last “This is normal because if there were resort” in Ukraine during his first press no Russian soldiers, it would be like from critics and, according to ana- from its military operating in Crimea. conference since Yanukovych’s ouster. Kiev here, exactly the same. People lysts, disappointing sales, Samsung “If they are the self-defence forces launched a new version Sunday, the - Crimea, east on edge calmed down when the soldiers arGear 2, which includes a camera, TV created by the inhabitants of Crimea, rived,” he said. we have no authority over them.

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by Rob Lever WASHINGTON, February 27, 2014 (AFP) - Americans have become so enamored of the Internet, they would more readily forgo television than online access, a survey showed Thursday.

The Pew Research Center survey released ahead of the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web found 53 percent of US Internet users would find it “very hard” to give up Web access, up from 38 percent in 2006.

Even when counting those who don’t go online, Pew said 46 percent of all adults would find it hard to give up the Internet.

By contrast, Pew’s survey showed 35 percent of all US adults television would be very hard to give up, compared with 44 percent in 2006.

Women were more likely than men to be attached to the Internet, as were people with higher levels of income and education, Pew said in the report issued ahead of the March 12 anniversary.

- Cell phone second on list The cell phone comes in a close second to the Internet: 49 percent of mobile phone owners said it would be difficult to give up their handset, up from 43 percent in 2006. That amounts to 44 percent of all adults who say now that their cell phone would be very hard to live without.

Meanwhile landline telephones are losing favor.

Just 28 percent of landline telephone owners said it would be a hardship to live without this, a big drop from 48 percent in 2006. Because many people have already dropped their landlines, the finding means that just 17 percent of all adults would find their landline very hard to give up.

Pew noted the spectacular growth in use of the Web, especially since 1995. Some 87 percent of American adults use the Internet, either from a PC or mobile device, up from 14 percent in 1995.

Pew also found that Americans are using the Web more often: 71 percent go online on a typical day, compared with 29 percent in 2000.

In 1995, 42 percent of US adults had never heard of the Internet and another 21 percent had only a vague notion of what it was.

The rise of mobile device use represents the biggest shift in access in recent years: 68 percent of US adults now access the Internet on a cell phone, tablet, or other mobile device, at least occasionally, Pew found.

Pew found that 90 percent of US adults have a cell phone and twothirds of those use their device to go online. A third of cell phone owners say that their primary online access point is their phone.

Mobile access took a huge leap forward with the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, and some 58 percent of adults have a smartphone now.

- Web is ‘a good thing’ The report found 90 percent of Internet users say the World Wide Web has been a good thing for them personally and only six percent say it has been a bad thing.

Three out of four said it been a good thing for society, while 15 percent say it has been negative.

“Using the Web -- browsing it, searching it, sharing on it -- has become the main activity for hundreds of millions of people around the globe,” Pew said.

“Its birthday offers an occasion to revisit the ways it has made the internet a part of Americans’ social lives.”

“Today the market for fitness bands is growing well and this segment will be exploited over the next years,” said Annette Zimermann, analyst at technology consultants Gartner Inc. Sony Mobile revealed on the opening day of the fair its SmartBand SWR10, a bracelet that comes with

The volatile situation in Eastern Ukraine showed little sign of easing as a dozen people were hurt as pro-Russian protesters took back the regional government building in the city of Donetsk.

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Wang, Arora turn up the colour at Paris fashion

Models present creations by Manish Arora during the 2014/2015 Autumn/Winter collection fashion show, on February 27, 2014 in Paris (AFP, Miguel Medina) was born in California to Taiwanese parents launched his own label -- a mix of relaxed chic and streetwise edge -- in 2007 when he was just 23.

His arrival at Balenciaga in late 2012 followed the departure of Nicolas Ghesquiere, considered to have made the house very much his own during his 15-year tenure.

India’s Arora, meanwhile, laid on the sporty youthfulness with a shovel in a collection characterised by colour overload.

Hooded puffa capes came in printed waterproof techno fabric while other capes showcased Arora’s signature embroidery.

A model presents a creation by Manish Arora during the 2014/2015 Autumn/ Winter collection fashion show, on February 27, 2014 in Paris (AFP, Miguel Medina)

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told reporters backstage.

PARIS, February 27, 2014 (AFP) Balenciaga designer Alexander Wang on Thursday served up knitwear with a dash of colour at Paris fashion while Manish Arora simply took psychedelic and turned it up several notches.

The designer said he noticed that knitwear was “quite absent” while going through the archives at the fashion house and decided to try and bring some of that “vocabulary” to his collection.

A year after making his debut for Balenciaga, one of the most illustrious names in fashion, New York wonder boy Wang, 30, said he had delved into his own knitwear background for his latest collection, continuing the process he began last season of stamping his own mark on the house.

For autumn/winter 2014/15, Wang went for knit dresses with big stripes in orange and navy or purple and black, while asymmetrical jackets and coats came in mottled lilac and crimson or black and yellow with black trims.

“It started with the idea of the sweater... almost every look has an element of knitwear, whether embroidered, whether printed or laminated,” Wang

In other looks, leg-elongating slim fitted trousers with a slight flare were teamed with jackets with wide faux fur collars and strips down the front.

Considered a prodigious talent by the fashion world, the designer who

Laplandic pom-pom hats, Peruvian circle skirts, dropwaisted Chinese workers’ trousers and dangly multi-chain gold jewellery all made an appearance and Arora’s LED-lit flashing sneakers teamed with striped leg warmers were almost a show in themselves.

Elsewhere on Thursday, Frenchman Guillaume Henry also brightened up his Carven collection with plenty of winterwarming colour -- with looks in peach, light blue, crimson and burgundy.

Coats and jackets came with wide belts, zip fronts and highnecked collars; skirts were short with thigh boots or long but split at the front to well above the knee.

The Paris collections move towards their mid-point on Friday with shows by Dior, Isabel Marant and Issey Miyake.

Nine days of ready-to-wear collections for autumn/winter 2014/15 -- featuring some 90 shows -- are due to wrap up on Wednesday.

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OUSTON, TX [March 3, 2014] – Houston Community College ASPIRE (Asian Scholarship Program Inspiring Results and Excellence) will host its second annual Scholarship Breakfast Thursday, May 8, at the Junior League of Houston. HCC is proud to announce Ash and Leena Shah of Impex Group Holdings as the 2014 Honorary Co-Chairs of the event.

The HCC-ASPIRE program is committed to inspiring HCC’s students and faculty members to excel in the academic world, as well as in the community. The Shahs, who credit their career accomplishments to their concentration on education, wish to relay this same attentiveness to the HCC student base and understand the growing financial needs of Houston’s Asian population within the HCC student body.

Ash Shah, who moved to the United States 25 years ago from Mumbai, India, earned his bachelor’s and MBA and has grown his startup plastics company from a small player to a major competitor in the $56 billion plastics packaging industry. He serves clients ranging from Frito-Lay Inc. to Mars, Inc. Impex has earned significant brand recognition throughout the years, allowing Shah to more recently switch his efforts to taking the company to the next level, with intentions of offering his customers new lines of products while increasing Impex’s overall market share. The success of Impex Group Holdings can no doubt be attributed to Shah’s unwavering drive and work

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with the rank of Major General. So, where is Dr. Ivany now? He is at the University of St. Thomas. That’s right, the University of St. Thomas.

Dr. Ivany became the eighth president of the University of St. Thomas and although an Army background is fairly different from a university, both require the ambitious leadership. Although Dr. Ivany uses his authority in a different way at the campus

Dr. Robert Ivany in his office.

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thought of the ultimate response to Dr. Robert Ivany’s question. “What makes a leader?” he asked. In my head, I had a jumble of words and sentences ready to blurt out my complex definition of a leader. It was an intricate description that probably only I out of the many people in the room would have understood.

As the son of Hungarian refugees from World War 2 who moved to Ohio to escape the “evil empire” of communism, Dr. Ivany changed my definition of a leader. Dr. Ivany presided as the commandment of the U.S. Army War College and served as the Army Aide to President Reagan. He retired from the Army

Dr. Robert Ivany speaks with the YLDP students.

setting from his Army life, both require the qualities of a leader: a person who has faith and character. Dr. Ivany changed the ambiance in the room with his perfect definition of a leader- someone who not only has a stellar and confident personality, but also devotion.

As a high school student, sometimes my faith gets pushed to the corner, as I have college applications and after-

school activities taking up my time. There’s not a day where my faith is not tested, but it gives me a greater opportunity to stay true to my own values and build my own characterthe person I want to become.

Dr. Ivany reminded us that our beliefs make us the leader that we want to become. Besides, if a leader does not have their own faith in hand, how can one expect them to lead others to the top?

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A promising alternative to fish oil source of Omega 3 production: Role of algal biofactories

Prof. Meenakshi Bhattacharjee

by Prof. Meenakshi Bhattacharjee, Rice University, Houston TX. lobal fish stocks are declining and cannot provide a sustainable source of omega-3 fatty acids. An alternate source of this valuable product thus is a necessity to bridge the gap between production and demand.

Worldwide, consumption of omega-3 PUFAs, estimated at 123.8 thousand metric tons worth US$2.3 billion in 2013, is forecast to be 134.7 thousand metric tons valued at US$2.5 billion in 2014. By 2020, it is projected that demand for omega-3 PUFAs globally will reach 241 thousand metric tons with a value of US$4.96 billion, thereby posting a volume CAGR of almost 10% and a value CAGR of 11.6% between 2013 and 2020.

Omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) provide significant health benefits like prevention of atherosclerosis, thrombosis, arthritis, cancers, etc. and this has led to an increased consumption as dietary supplements. Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are found in animals, transgenic plants, fungi and many microorganisms but are typically extracted from fatty fish, putting

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additional pressures on global fish stocks.

Although the conventional source of EPA and DHA is marine fish oil, however, recent research have proved that higher amount of EPA and DHA can be produced by algae. When produced from algae, is a vegetarian source of docosahexaenoic acid, DHA that is a long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid and is important for brain, eye and heart health throughout the lifecycle. Other applications include infant formulas, products for pregnant and nursing women, food and beverage products and dietary supplements. EPA is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that acts as a precursor for prostaglandin-3 (which inhibits platelet aggregation), thromboxane-3, and leukotriene-5 groups.

Health benefits of Algae produced Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids represent an important structural component of human cell membranes, particularly neuronal cells. The consumption of EPA and DHA supplements has been shown to prevent cardiovascular, nervous system and inflammatory conditions Regular consumption of ω-3 fatty acids can help reduce the risk of hypertension, thrombosis, myocardial infarction and cardiac arrhythmias. This occurs because ω-3 fatty acids increase the high-density lipoprotein/low-density lipoprotein (HDL/LDL) ratio and decrease the total cholesterol/HDL ratio.

Omega-3 fatty acids have also demonstrated positive effects on brain function and the nervous system. In pregnant women, the adequate intake of EPA and DHA is crucial for healthy development of the fetal brain.

In infants, arachidonic acid (ARA), an omega-6 fatty acid, and DHA are also required for normal growth and functional

development. Interestingly, increased consumption of DHA may also diminish the severity of depression and schizophrenia. Immuno modulatory effects have been observed when ω-3 fatty acids were used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, asthma, lupus and cystic fibrosis. Children ingesting Omega 3 more than once a week had a lower probability of suffering from asthma. Increasing the levels of DHA and EPA in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis has also been found to reduce pain and improve conditions. There is currently therefore a large demand for microalgae in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industry due to their healthpromoting effects. Microalgalderived PUFA, such as ARA and DHA are added as fortifications to infant formulae-an industry that is worth $10 billion per annum alone. To date, microalgal extracts can be found in many face and skin care products, e.g. anti-aging cream, refreshing or regenerative care products, sun cream, emollient and anti-irritant in peelers. Dermochlorella is actually extracted from Chlorella vulgaris, which can stimulate collagen synthesis in skin supporting tissue regeneration and wrinkle reduction. Protulines is a protein-rich extract from Arthrospira (Spirulina), which helps combat early skin aging, exerting a tightening effect and preventing wrinkle formation.

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Top 10 Women Health Care Questions on the particular circumstance and is not a routine procedure.

3) Will my doctor be there for my delivery?

You should find out if your doctor is in a call group, how often (your) doctor is on call and have that discussion with them.

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by Sabina K. Cherian, MD, Ob-Gyn. 1) When can I find out the sex of my baby?

It should be possible to tell the sex in the fourth to fifth month of pregnancy. To check for fetal anatomy and to assess well-being and growth are the main indications for ultrasound.

All other ultrasounds are up to the physician’s discretion.

2) Will I have an episiotomy during my delivery?

An episiotomy is performed in an emergent situation or if the physician feels this will prevent a larger laceration. This decision is based individually

4) What types of hysterectomy are there and which one is best for me?

labor. Most doctors will offer this about a week after the due date. Most doctors would not do an induction prior to 39 weeks unless there is fetal or maternal indication.

various methods of laparoscopy, postpartum sterilization and sterilization at the time of cesarean delivery are offered.

patient’s baseline.

6) Will an epidural give me chronic back pain?

9) What is considered a heavy period?

A period lasting more than 7 days or more than 80 ml blood loss during one cycle is considered abnormal. The best definition is when it is heavier than a

The first appointment ideally should be between the age of 13 and 15. Discussion about the HPV vaccine and adolescent physical and mental issues can be addressed at this time as not to be missed.

There have been no randomized controlled studies showing that an epidural causes chronic back pain.

There is vaginal hysterectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopic total or supra cervical hysterectomy (leaving the cervix behind) and robotic hysterectomy. All of these can be performed with or without removing the tubes and ovaries. The mode of surgery depends on uterine size, history of prior surgery, body habitus, and presence of precursor cancer cells or cancer itself. Blood loss, duration of hospital stay and anesthesia time are all important things to discuss with your surgeon.

7) How much caffeine can I have if I am pregnant?

5) What is an induction?

9) What is the best sterilization technique?

An induction of labor is giving a patient medication to soften or ripen the cervix and induce uterine contractions and

Moderate caffeine consumption (less than 200mg/day) does not appear to be a major contributing factor in miscarriage or preterm birth.

8) Is vaginal discharge normal?

Any discharge that is considered abnormal from a patient’s normal baseline should be evaluated by a physician to distinguish what it is. This can be done either by wet mount or culture. Self-treatment is not recommended.

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‘Tribo-electric,’ the buzzword of the future?

by Richard INGHAM

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ut at sea, gentle waves provide power for thousands of homes. In cities, dancefloor moves generate electricity for nightclubs. In the countryside, hikers use leg power to recharge their phones.

It is an alluring goal of clean, reliable power free from geo-political risks -- and scientists in the United States said Tuesday it lies within reach, thanks to a smart way to harvest energy called tribo-electricity.

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology said they had built a simple prototype device that converts stop-start movement into power.

Waves, walking and dancing -- even rainfall, computer keys or urban traffic -- could one day be harnessed to drive sensors, mobile gadgets or even electricity plants, they contend.

Zhong Lin Wang, a professor of materials science and engineering, described the invention a “breakthrough.”

“Our technology can be used for large-scale energy harvesting, so that the energy we have wasted for centuries will be useful,” he told AFP by email.

“Tribo-electric” is a modern term with ancient roots -- from the Greek word for “rub.”

Its electricity is created from friction between two substances causing a charge of electrons to be transferred from one to the other.

It commonly happens, for instance, when plastic-soled shoes are in contact with a nylon carpet, causing the snap of static discharge when one’s hand touches a metal doorknob.

Because tribo-electric is so unpredictable, it has been generally shunned as a power source.

The preferred method has been magnetic induction -- a turbine driven by nuclear- or fossil-powered steam or water.

But, in a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, Wang’s team said they had overcome key hurdles to converting a haphazardly-generated electrical charge into current.

Their prototype comprises a disc about 10 centimetres (four inches) across, designed to show the potential from a small, portable generator moved by ambient energy.

Inside are two circular sheets of material, one an electron “donor” and the other an electron “receiver,” brought together through rotary movement.

If the sheets are separated, one then holds an electrical charge isolated by the gap between them.

Sandwiched between the two discs is a third disc with electrodes, which bridges the gap and helps a small current to flow.

At a top speed of 3,000 revolutions per minute, the device generated 1.5 watts.

This gave it an energy efficiency of 24 percent, three times greater than piezoelectric, the previously best source of mechanical electricity harvesting -- and as efficient as magnetic-induction turbines.

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Severe winter weather hurts US growth: Fed Beige Book

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ASHINGTON — Severe winter weather hit US economic activity in January and early February, but the outlook in most areas “remained optimistic”, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book survey said Wednesday.

The regional review, which is used by Fed officials to set monetary policy, confirmed that unusually harsh winter

storms had hit manufacturing, retail and auto sales and construction in a number of areas, contributing to sluggish growth data.

Growth was just “modest to moderate” across eight of the 12 Fed regions, while stable in one and slower in three: New York, Philadelphia and Chicago -- all of which were battered with intense snowstorms during the

Calm down: The Great Chipotle Guacamole Scare is a non-issue. Right?

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and other large oil companies have invested record amounts on exploration and production projects to boost oil and gas output. Last year, Exxon spent $42.5 billion, an amount the Irving, Texas company describes as a peak.

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have not yet disrupted Exxon’s activity in Russia, where it is prospecting for oil and gas in Arctic waters, Tillerson told investors.

“We don’t see any new challenges out of the current situations,” said Tillerson, noting this would change if there was government action such as sanctions.

Still, the company has put on hold its pursuit of the Ukraine Skifska block in the Black Sea, it said.

For 2014, oil and gas production is expected to be 4 million barrels oil equivalent per day (boed), little changed from last year.

damage the Chipotle brand.

And that certainly seems likely, given the recent outcry over the prospect of an existence sans guacamole.

period.

Employment levels continued to increase in most areas, while price and wage pressures were mostly subdued. As in recent months, the report highlighted the existence of shortages of specialized skilled labor.

Even so, the report concluded, “The outlook among most districts remained optimistic.”

Exxon expects flat output in 2014, spending to drop 6 pct xxon Mobil Corp, the world’s largest publicly traded energy company, said on Wednesday it expects oil and natural gas production to be flat this year as overall spending falls 6 percent to about $39.8 billion.

Investors who had expected production growth sent shares down 3 percent in earlier trading. The company’s current outlook for output, provided at an annual meeting with investors, was adjusted from a year-earlier to exclude some volume from Iraq and Abu Dhabi, the company said.

“We took a set of low margin barrels off the base,” Exxon Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson told investors.

Evan Calio, an analyst with Morgan Stanley, noted at the meeting that oil and gas production growth has been “elusive” for Exxon.

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But how likely is such a state of being?

Chipotle doesn’t actually expect avocados to become so difficult to grow that they’re unaffordable. Instead, the chain likely mentioned the effect of climate change to cover its bases with investors.

An employee prepares to make fresh guacamole at a Chipotle restaurant in Hollywood, Calif. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg)

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Growth is expected to pick up from 2015 to 2017, when production is expected to grow 2 percent to 3 percent as major projects add an additional 1 million boed.

“Production has been down for a few years. It explains why this stock is a weak performer. They are spending a lot of money, but they are spending to tread water,” said Phil Weiss, chief investment analyst at BaltimoreWashington Financial Advisors.

This year, Exxon said it expects to bring 10 major projects into production, most of them targeting more profitable crude oil or other liquids.

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Chipotle fans – and there are many – are in a near panic over a recent report from the company which seems to suggest that climate change could cause guacamole to disappear from the chain’s menu.

The reality may be much less dramatic.

The hullaballoo started earlier this week when the Thinkprogress.org blog drew attention to Chipotle’s annual report, filed last month with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In a section of the report covering “risks related to operating in the restaurant industry,” the Mexican-style chain mentioned that “changes in food and supply costs could adversely affect our results of operations.”

Factors for such changes include “general economic conditions, seasonal fluctuations, weather conditions, global demand, food safety concerns, generalized infectious diseases, fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, product recalls and government regulations,” according to Chipotle.

The company went on to describe how prices for many ingredients “escalated markedly” during 2013 and will likely continue to rise during 2014, especially for avocados and meat. Recent drought conditions haven’t helped.

The chain also explained that its focus on sustainable and responsible sourcing forces it to operate in “generally smaller and more concentrated” markets, where pricing fluctuations are often more deeply felt.

But the passage that seems to have resonated most with Americans notes that “increasing weather volatility or other long-term changes in global weather patterns, including any changes associated with global climate change” might impact the price or availability of Chipotle’s ingredients.

One possible outcome could lead Chipotle to “choose to temporarily suspend serving menu items, such as guacamole or one or more of our salsas, rather than paying the increased cost for the ingredients,” the report notes.

The Denver chain acknowledges that such a change could cause restaurant traffic and sales to take a hit and even

Other alerts from Chipotle in the same report caution that revenue could suffer if the company has trouble renewing existing leases or that some restaurants may close temporarily if an outbreak of food-borne illness occurs.

Such warnings are par for the course for public companies filing regulatory documents.

As Chipotle spokesman Chris Arnold wrote in an email, the warning “is nothing more than routine and required disclosure.

The sky is not falling.”

“We have seen similar conditions with regard to avocados before – and incurred higher prices because of that – but we have never stopped serving guac and don’t anticipate that now,” he wrote.

It’s a “non-issue,” he said.

Chipotle makes an awful lot of guacamole, and 70 avocados are required for each batch. The company uses 97,000 pounds of the fruit on an average day, or 35.4 million pounds a year.

But the avocado industry appears equipped to handle the demand, at least for now.

Last year, nearly 1.7 billion pounds of avocados entered the U.S. market, 460 million pounds of the total originating from California, according to the Hass Avocado Board.

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Check your list and make sure you cover all the bases. Others will be ready to open up to you and to share all of what they have, both spiritually and physically.

Taurus (B,V,U) 21 April to 20 May An Indian Naga Sadhu takes a holy dip at Sangam on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami during the annual traditional fair Magh Mela in Allahabad on February 4, 2014. (AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

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emale sadhus, or holy Hindu women, have broken away from tradition and formed a new all-female group in India.

Female “sadhus,” or holy Hindu women, have broken away from tradition and formed a new all-female group in Indiathat they hope will end male domination of spiritual practices.

In the northern city of Allahabad a group of women sadhus formally established their group or “akhada,” holding ceremonies on the banks of the River Ganges which is considered sacred

by Hindus.

Mahant Trikal Bhavanta, a leading woman sadhu, told AFP late Friday that the allwomen akhada was believed to be the first in the history of Hinduism in India.

An akhada is a group of sadhus — reclusive ascetics

or wandering monks who renounce normal life and are often widely respected for their holiness. India has more than a dozen such groups, all male-dominated.

According to some Hindu lore, it is believed the first akhada was formed by Hindu philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in the eighth century with the aim of safeguarding the religion’s interests.

Bhavanta said the all-women group was facing criticism from male sadhus, who claim the move goes against age-old customs.

“Nowhere in the Hindu scriptures is it mentioned that women cannot have an akhada of their own,” she told AFP. “We are facing criticism from men because the move ensures that from now on, sanyasins (women sadhus) will also stand to rise in the

seers’ hierarchy, and the subjugation of women in the akhada system run by men will end,” Bhavanta added.

Those who become women sadhus and renounce possessions in a quest for enlightenment are often widows.

Every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela religious festival is held in Allahabad, drawing legions of wandering holy men and women. Smaller, similar events are held every three years in other locations around India.

The event has its origins in Hindu mythology, which describes how a few drops of the nectar of immortality fell on the four places that host the festival – Allahabad, Nasik, Ujjain and Haridwar.

Bhavanta said her akhada would participate with its own flag in the Maha Kumbh to be held in Nasik next year.

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Cancer (D,H) 21 June to 22 July Your motivation and positive reinforcement, will feel moved into proclaiming an alliance between yourself and your peers. Your message will come across in a way that encourages others want to join in. You know just which emotions to draw out of others and when to do it. You could combine valid points of view to provide a dynamic effort.

Supporters will rally for your cause. Look upward and forward. Doubts should not be considered an option. Teamwork is easy for you and it could prove to be very profitable.

Leo (M) 23 July to 22 August Get back to your basic needs and wants. Your dilemma is that everybody wants a piece of you. There’s usually a reason for everything that you do, but your creativity may be driven more out of necessity than talent. If you want to try to turn this situation around, you’d better start now. Use the raw materials you have on hand to demonstrate your idea of art and beauty. You’ll have no choice but to be yourself when you journey on this new adventure. The mysteries will start to wear thin and expose the harsh reality that really exists.

Virgo (P) 23 August to 22 September Recent events have put your emotional and physical well being out of whack. Static energy will only cause you to short out your battery. Simple pleasures will be needed in order to help you to relax. Strong words will only bring strong re-actions. Realize that tempers may be short in those sensitive areas. You need a break from away from extreme solutions to dealing with simple problems. Stay confident in who you are and you’ll be ensured a smoother ride. A compromise on your part will restart stalled talks.

Libra (R,T) 23 Sept to 22 Oct Partnerships, which will bring you more resources than if you try to go it alone. Listen to reason rather than emotion. If you start to promote your own ideas others will find it hard to deny your requests. By week’s end, you should try to slow down your pace a little so you don’t forget certain details that are important to you. You’ll need a cool and level head while others are losing theirs. A secret will be revealed in time, so you’d better learn to wait. Know your limits and try to work within them.

Scorpio (N,Y)23 Oct to 21 Nov Put your ideas into motion. In order to accomplish your immediate goals, you must reach out and try new ways to get the job done. If you want to see results, you should know who can help. Maybe there really is a way to benefit from this power surge you feel. You have a great network of allies that can provide you with some solid support. Several unreasonable requests may be brought to you. Try to hide any displeasure or disapproval. The week appears dotted with demands and duties, especially expense and emotional needs.

Sagittarius (BH,F,DH,TH) 22 Nov to 21 Dec Someone who you’ve recently pushed away will try to return into your life. Everybody will want to be your friend, but your words may hurt your cause. You’ll have to work on being more understanding without losing your winning edge. The week end’s activities will provide you with food, friends and good conversations. The rest you get will help you to replenish your energy and improve your perspective. Get as much done early in the week as you can since cooperation is poor.

Capricorn (KH,J) 22 Dec to 20 Jan Your positive flow has actually put you in a better position than you were before. You may have to act before you think you are ready to do so. Trust your intuition and don’t allow others to intimidate you. Friendships and love relationships will flourish once you decide to speak strongly from your heart. Your wishes and dreams will thrive on the new secure place you’ve found within yourself. We may SEE the Archer shell out ‘like it or not’ and then “normal expense” would be the ‘mean line’.

Aquarius (G,S,SH) 21 Jan to 19 Feb Act on your emotions. Sometimes, you may be too quick to re-act, but this week, you’re right to take a stance. Others are the same as always, but your perception of them will change radically. Be aware that your words and your actions will affect them greatly. You can probably talk your way out it, but everybody is watching to see the outcome. Stay calm and your confidence level will rise. Everybody wants security, but their concepts may be different than yours.

Pisces (D,CH,Z) 20 Feb to 20 March Your need to find new ways to succeed. Before moving ahead on your own, think about ways to unite others. Human emotions cannot rule you, this time. You must try to look at things on an a more intellectual plane. Try your best to stay clear of those who try to bring you down to their level. You need to look beyond the immediate to understand how the bigger picture works. Everyone needs to feel secure, some may rely on luck but you have your own strategy in place.

Making your family comfortable, secure and ‘harmonious’ is very important to you for several reasons and they may have to do with a deeply personal reason/s, possibly ‘new members’.

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Location: 17130 McLean Road Pearland, TX 77584 Contact: (281) 489-0358 Web: www.meenakshi.org

Hare Krishna Dham (ISKCON) Prog: Gaura Purnima on Sunday, March 16th.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

Ashirwad - A Blessing Temple Location: Katy, Hwy 249 & Sugar Land.

Contact: 281.995.0930/ 281.808.2159

Chinmaya Mission Prog: Location:10353 Synott Road, Sugar Land, TX77498.

Phone: 832.541.0059.

Website:www.chinmayahouston.org.

Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya 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.

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Hindu Temple of The Woodlands Location: 7601 S. Forest Gate Drive at Woodlands Parkway, Spring, TX 77382.

Contact: info@woodlandshindutemple.org, 832-585-0001 Website: www. woodlandshindutemple.org.

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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:

Shri Satyanarayan Sai Puja Darshan

Location VPSS Vallabh Hall, 11715 Belfort Village Dr. Houston 77031.

Contact:713-530-2900 Website:www.vpsshaveli.org

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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Gurdwara Sahib of SW Houston

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

Dr. Ambedkar International Mission Inc. U.S.A Prog: Location: India House 8888 West Bellfort Avenue Houston, Texas 77031

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.

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

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

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Location: Katy, Hwy 249 & Sugar Land.

Contact: 281.995.0930/ 281.808.2159

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.

Global Organization for Divinity Prog: Mahamantra chanting: Weekends: 8 to 11 AM & 4 to 7 PM, Weekdays: 7 to 8 AM & 6 to 7 PM. Every Saturday morning: Children’s heritage classes and Srimad Bhagavatam classes.

Location: 3642 Bailey Ave, Manvel TX 77578 Contact: 281-402-6585, houston.god@godivinity.org Website: www.godivinity.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.

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Prog: Location: 14102 Schiller Road, Houston TX 77082 Phone: 281.596.9642 Website: www.jvbhouston.org

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Telugu Christian Fellowship Prog; Every third Saturday 6:30 PM. Worship is in English Location: The Triumph Church, 10555 West Airport Boulevard, Stafford, TX 77477.

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Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center Prog: Daily classes in Raja Yoga Meditation To register call or email.

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