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Workers’ compensation is not mandatory Q. I was hurt in an accident at work. I spoke with my boss about being compensated for my medical expenses and lost time. He said he didn’t have workers’ compensation. Doesn’t every employer have to have workers’ compensation? Can I sue to collect? A. Let me begin by briefly explaining how workers’ compensation works. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment. Basically, workers’ compensation allows an employee to recover regardless of how the accident occurred or who was at fault. There is no requirement you show the employer was negligent. The amount of compensation, however, is limited and is determined by a schedule of payments. The trade-off is that in exchange for this “no fault� recovery, the employee must give up the right to sue his or her employer for the tort of negligence. Although workers’ compensation usually benefits both employers and employees, in Texas, it is not mandatory. If your employer does not have worker’s compensation, you have the right to sue to recover your lost wages and medical expenses. To recover, however, you must show more than simply the fact you were injured in a workplace accident. To successfully sue your employer you must show the accident was caused by the employer’s negligence---that is not acting as a reasonable employer would. For example, if your accident was caused by a defective machine that your employer knew was broken and did not fix, you would be able to show the employer was negligent and recover damages. On the other hand, if you simply fell over a machine and were not injured due any fault on the part of the employer, you would have no legal basis to sue your employer. Q. Someone who owes me money just died. Am I out of luck? Do his children have to pay? A. When someone dies, his or her children are not liable unless the child had agreed to pay the debt. You may not, however, be out of luck. After a person dies, his or her estate is responsible for the debts. You should file a claim with the executor or administrator of the estate. If there are any assets in the estate, they can be used to pay the money you are owed. Q. My father’s will left me $25,000. What else am I entitled to? My brothers and sisters received much more than I did.
Cyclone Affects Two Million People, Leaving Many Dead And Missing This article is reproduced from the Voice of Asia newsweekly archives in commemorations of its 25th anniversary. Published date December 15, 1988 ALCUTTA, (PTI) The death toll in severe cyclone has crossed the 500 mark with thousands of others listed “missingâ€? as relief and rescue squads were coming to grip with the “formidableâ€? situation in all the 22 blocks of south and north Parganas districts through operations on war footing. OfďŹ cials reports reaching here said surging water of a breached dam virtually washed away a village during the gale which killed 109 persons at Kalitala, Rainagar and Kalindi area in north 24-Parganas. Scores of fatalities in the area were caused by house collapse and uprooting of trees. The worst-hit south 24-Parganas reported at least 130 deaths while fatalities in its northern counterpart exceeded 150, ofďŹ cial sources said.
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Sprawling like endless stretch of marshy land the cyclone-battered areas had attened houses with their tops blown away and walls crumbled in random sections. The fury of the gale has put its mark everywhere, leaving ďŹ elds under oozy muck. The sources said a popula-
Sewa International’s Relief Efforts and Appeal for Cyclone Phailin Victims in Odisha, India speed up the relief operation.
A. Basically, a will determines how property is divided after death. All you are entitled to is what is specified in the will. If the will leaves you a sum of money that is what you are entitled to. It doesn’t matter if other siblings receive more or less than you do. There is no law that says brothers and sisters must receive equal shares of the estate. The only additional property you might be entitled to would be property left to you in a joint account or an account on which you were the beneficiary. For example, your father might have a life insurance policy that names you as the beneficiary. The proceeds of that policy would go directly to you and are not be part of the estate subject to the will.
Sewa team will visit other affected districts in the next couple of days to assess the damage and plan for relief operation. Based on the survey reports, Sewa plans to adopt some villages for rehabilitation. Over the next ďŹ ve days, the relief centers will focus to supply: safe drinking water, emergency medical supplies, cooked and dry food, and, fodder and temporary shelters for cattle.
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A woman walks back to her village after the cyclone hit Odisha. HOUSTON - Oct 15th, 2013
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severe hurricane the size of Katrina, called Cyclone Phailin, hit the eastern coastal state of Odisha, India, with winds over 125 mph on the night of Oct. 12. The State government had evacuated over 800,000 people along coastal Odisha to safer zones before Phailin struck, minimizing human casualties. The hurricane, however, caused severe damage to four districts - Ganjam, Khurdha, Puri and Jagatshingpur. In Ganjam, the worst affected district, 30 villages are submerged under water and 12 casualties were reported by 5 p.m. India time on Oct 13. Sewa International is working with partner NGO Utkal Bipanna Sahayata Samiti (UBSS) and has set up eight relief centers at Berhampur, Gopalpur and Chatrapur providing shelter to over 2,000 cyclone victims.
The post cyclone ood situation is grave in four more districts - Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur of North Odisha. Mayurbhanj is experiencing this kind of ood after 1973. At least 35 people have died here. People have lost much property as they couldn’t take away their clothes and valuables due to the unexpected situation. Volunteers from Sewa International and its partner organization UBSS are already on high alert and are reaching out to trapped people with dry foods. UBSS is providing all possible support to the affected areas. Health services teams are being formed to visit different places. Emergency relief medical teams will visit the sites as required. A senior member Sewa team has reached Ganjam to guide the local Sewa volunteers and
In this hour of need, Sewa International appeals to all to come forward and donate for the relief operations. Your donations will provide immediate help to victims and help reduce their sufferings. Send your generous donations by donating online at www.sewausa.org or via check to Sewa International, P.O. BOX 820867, Houston, TX 77282-0867. For more information, call Swadesh Katoch on (404) 935 - 8893 About Sewa International USA Sewa International USA is a Hindu faith based nonproďŹ t charity registered under the Internal Revenue Code 501(c) (3). Mission of Sewa is to serve humanity in distress, aid local communities, and promote volunteerism. Sewa volunteers across 38 chapters in 22 states performed more than 100,000 hours of community work in 2012. For more on Sewa http:// www.sewausa.org
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tion of about two million has been seriously affected by the cyclone during which several vessels including a cargo ship from Singapore sank in the Bay of Bengal. Two light ships of the Calcutta port trust remained untraced since they were swept into high seas.
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Alief ISD Superintendent H.D. Chambers (left); HCC Trustee Neeta Sane, District VII; HCC Acting Chancellor Renee Byas; Dr. Zachary Hodges, president of HCC Northwest; and HCC Board of Trustees Chairman Bruce A. Austin, District II break ground at the Alief Career Center.
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ASHINGTON, October 15, 2013 (AFP) - The US Supreme Court will hear an affirmative action case Tuesday to determine whether state referendums can ban race and sex as factors in university admissions. In 2006, the US state of Michigan voted on a measure to disallow affirmative action in college admissions. The high court will now weigh in on whether the ban is constitutional, taking into account the US constitution’s equal protection guarantees. The case comes on the heels of a high court decision just over three months ago concerning affirmative action at the University of Texas. In that case, the justices elected not to rule on the constitutionality of using race and ethnicity in admission, instructing a lower court to take another look at the matter. The decision left unchanged the principle of “affirmative action,” an enduring legacy of the 1960s civil rights movement originally meant to give
African-Americans a leg up in applying for jobs and education to counter decades of racism. On Tuesday, the top court will consider an appeal by Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who wants the justices to uphold “Proposition 2,” adopted in 2006 but struck down by an appeals court. The proposition, which became a constitutional amendment, prohibits Michigan’s public universities, colleges, and school districts from “discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment for any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.”
The biggest impact would likely occur in California, he said, because Michigan’s law was modeled on a similar one in California, voted on in 1996, which banned race, sex or ethnicity quotas in education and Californian government jobs. “Schuette therefore still has enormous potential to affect the extent to which affirmative action is actually used,” Soucek wrote ahead of the proceedings. Michigan is backed by Arizona, Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma and Virginia in its push against affirmative action. The plaintiffs, meanwhile, have the support of several other states -- including California.
But a coalition of groups backing affirmative action along with 17 former students argue the reform violates the US Constitution -- specifically its provision on equal rights.
Justice Elena Kagan, a progressive and former solicitor general, has recused herself from the case due to a conflict of interest linked to her previous professional functions.
Brian Soucek, acting professor at the University of California, Davis School of Law, said repercussions from the court’s decision will be felt well beyond Michigan’s universities.
This means the remaining eight justices on the prestigious panel -- three progressives and five conservatives -will take up the matter. Their ruling is not expected before next year.
ouston Community College broke ground Tuesday, Oct. 8, on Northwest College’s new Alief Career Center, 13803 Bissonnet. The 17,220-square-foot workforce building will be a state-of-the-art learning facility where students can train to qualify for certification in areas of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing. In addition to offering HVAC, electrical and plumbing certificates at the Alief Career Center, HCC developed a certified nursing assistant certificate last spring at the existing Bissonnet campus that created pathways for Alief ISD high school students to become CNAs and work at West Houston Medical Center with advancement opportunities in nursing or medicine before graduation. HCC Northwest is committed developing programs that will put people from the Alief neighborhoods to work in areas that Houston’s needs most. Acting Chancellor Renee Byas; Dr. Zachary Hodges, president HCC Northwest; HCC Board of Trustees Chairman Bruce Austin, District II; Trustee Neeta Sane, District VII; and Trustee Sandie Mullins, District VI, offered remarks about the facility and its importance to the community. Hodges talked about the great partnership between HCC and the Alief Independent School District. “This is just the beginning,” Hodges said. “Your support for skills develop-
ment for Alief students is so important; it’s about creating access and opportunity for them and their families. With Alief ISD and HCC working together, we are going to get students into the workforce by the time they graduate high school. H.D. Chambers, Alief ISD Superintendent, added, “Workforce development is In the best Interest of the community, the state and the nation. We, at Alief ISD, are committed to finding opportunities for every student, to helping them find develop meaningful skills to earn a meaningful wage for themselves and their families. And no wages are as meaningful as those available in these construction trades right now.” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment outlooks from 2010 to 2020 for HVAC, electrical and plumbing are faster than the average for most occupations due to construction demand, retirement of more experienced workers and stricter laws with environmental concern. Brian Burks, service director for the International Management District also addressed the audience, stating that the Alief Career Center represents an opportunity for many of the underserved young people in the neighborhood who want to go to trade school, but do not have access close to home. Leaders with community organizations, Alief ISD administrators and a representative from Congressman Al Green’s office attended the groundbreaking ceremony.
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Steps To Choose Right Hospital Go Long Way by Sudhir Mathuria hen you’re sick, you may go to the closest hospital or the hospital where your doctor practices. But which hospital is the best for your individual needs? Research now shows that some hospitals do a better job taking care of patients with certain conditions than other hospitals. When you have a life-threatening emergency, always go to the nearest hospital. However, if you’re planning to have surgery, or if you have a condition like heart disease and know you may need hospital care in the future, learn about your hospital choices. Understanding your choices will help you have a more informed discussion with your doctor or other health care provider. Make the most of your appointments with your doctor or other health care provider to learn about your condition and health care needs: Before your appointment, make a list of things you want to talk about (such as recent symptoms, drug side effects, or other general health questions). Bring this list to your appointment. Bring any prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements to your appointment and review them with your doctor or provider. During your appointment, take notes. Then, take a moment to repeat back to the doctor or provider what you were told. Ask any questions you may have. Consider bringing along a trusted family member or friend. Ask if there’s any written information about your condition that you can take with you. Call the office if you have questions when you get home. Talk to your doctor/health care provider about the following: Find out which hospitals they work with. Ask which hospitals they think give the best care for your condition (for example, have
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ASHINGTON (ANI) - A new study has suggested that lifestyle advice for people suffering from diabetes should not be different from that given to the general public, although those having diabetes may benefit more from the same advice. In this new study, Dr Diewertje Sluik, Department of Epidemiology, German Institute of Human Nutrition PotsdamRehbruecke, Nuthetal, Germany, and colleagues investigated whether the associations between lifestyle factors and mortality risk differ between individuals with and without diabetes.
Mortality was 62 percent higher in people with diabetes compared with those without.
Unsurprisingly, the researchers found that overall mortality was 62 percent higher in people with diabetes compared with those without. Intake of fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, pasta, poultry and vegetable oil was related to a lower mortality risk, and intake of butter and margarine was related to an increased mortality risk. While the strength of the association was different in those with diabetes versus those without, the associations were in the same direction in each case. No differences between people with and without diabetes were detected for the other lifestyle factors including adiposity, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and smoking. The new research has been published in Diabetologia.
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In addition to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the event is held in conjunction with National Mammography Day, to emphasize the importance of early detection through mammograms. The Pink Rose Survivors’ Celebration includes a D’Feet Breast Cancer “Celebration of Life” reception and program with guest speakers. Walk/Run Attendees will also learn about free breast health Move your feet for a cause Oct. 19 at the “Celservices available at Houston Methodist San Jacinto ebration of Life” race sponsored by the nonprofit through a grant from the Susan G. Komen FoundaD’Feet Breast Cancer, which includes certified tion. To qualify for these services, applicants must adult 5K and 10K runs, an adult 5K walk and a be: kid’s 1K run/walk through Moody Gardens. All • Between 40 years old and 65 years old (or 65-plus registered participants receive discounted admis- without Medicare coverage) sion to Moody Gardens and other surrounding • Uninsured, or has insurance that does not cover attractions. For details, visit www.dfeetbreastpreventative screenings cancer.com. • A resident of the local service area The 11th Annual Pink Rose Survivors’ Celebration Houston Methodist San Jacinto Cancer Cen- and balloon launch will take place Oct. 18 from ter Honors Breast Cancer Survivors 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Cancer Center Community Each October, Houston Methodist San Jacinto Room, located at 4021 Garth Road in Baytown. For Hospital honors local breast cancer survivors more information on breast cancer survivor events, with its annual Pink Rose Survivors’ Celebration screenings, or cancer services at Houston Methodist and balloon launch. San Jacinto, call 832-556-6543.
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Indian tycoon accused in US growth still ‘modest Ben Hall Calls For A to moderate’: Fed’s Reduction In Houston’s coal mining scandal Beige Book Property Tax Rate
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ASHINGTON, October 16, 2013 (AFP) - The US economy continued to grow at a “modest to moderate” pace in recent weeks, but a few regions reported slowdowns, the Federal Reserve said in a report Wednesday. Overall, contacts surveyed for the report remained cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook, “although many also noted an increase in uncertainty due largely to the federal government shutdown and debt ceiling debate,” the report said. The Fed’s “modest to moderate” characterization of growth
was the same as the prior Beige Book, released in early September. But of the Fed’s 12 districts, “growth slowed some” in four of them: Philadelphia, Richmond, Chicago and Kansas City. The report, a collection of anecdotal information across the country, will provide input to the October 29-30 monetary policy meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. It came as Congress scrambled to resolve a budget and debt ceiling impasse that threatened to drive the country to default on its obligations.
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(Houston, TX) – Ben Hall today announced his support for reducing Houston’s property tax rate by two cents, lowering the tax rate from $.63875 to $.613728 per $100 of taxable value. Today, Ms. Parker directed City Council to keep the effective tax rate for this year at $.63875, maintaining last years rate. Since the appraised values of properties have increased by four percent over the last year, maintaining last year’s tax rate is effectively a tax increase on Houstonians. “At a time when Houston’s economy is rebounding, our city leaders must look for more opportunities to incentivize business growth and economic investment in Houston. Instead Ms. Parker asked City Council to maintain a tax rate that effectively increases the tax burden on citizens,” said mayoral candidate Ben Hall. “By implementing forward thinking policies, we can reduce the tax burden on individuals, drive additional economic investment, and increase tax revenue for the city. A two cent property
tax rate decrease is a necessary first step in that direction.” The city would receive $102 million in additional tax revenue as a result of this tax increase. For each penny of this tax, the city receives approximately $17 million in additional revenue. Therefore, by reducing the tax rate by 2 cents, the taxpayers would save $34 million dollars while the city will still continue to receive $68 million in revenue. More importantly, this tax burden decrease would exponentially drive new business and additional tax revenue by incentivizing additional investment in Houston. “Reducing the tax rate is the type of forward thinking reform Houston needs but Ms. Parker has failed to advocate for even this simple change that would ensure Houston’s long term economic growth,” continued Hall. “We must reduce the regulatory and tax burdens on Houstonians in order to promote and sustain economic growth, not continuously drive up costs and drive out business.”
US Senate leader confirms deal to end fiscal impasse US regulators fined banking giant JPMorgan Chase $100 million for “reckless conduct” in the “London whale” trading debacle
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WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday that a deal had been reached with Republican leaders to end a fiscal impasse that has threatened the United States with default. Reid, speaking from the Senate floor, said the agreement called for reopening the federal government with a
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EW DELHI - Police have named one of India’s leading industrialists as a suspect in a high-profile corruption inquiry into the alleged illegal allocation of coal blocks. Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, was accused of criminal conspiracy along with the government’s former coal secretary P.C. Parekh, a federal police agency said. India’s national auditor last year alleged that the coal ministry had given away billions of dollars in windfall gains to 100 private and some state-run firms -- sparking a police probe into whether kickbacks were paid in exchange. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a first information report (FIR) on Tuesday claiming that Hindalco, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group, took coal allotments meant only for confirming the agreement, which has to be approved by both the Senate and the Republican-controlled House. US borrowing authority is on track to expire at midnight, and without an agreement the United States runs the risk of a default with potentially devastating consequences.
public sector companies, officials said. An FIR is the first step in a police investigation towards possible formal charges. The scandal has rocked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s Congress-led government, with the CBI investigating how the coal ministry, which was headed by Singh from 2004-2009, allocated mining licences. The decision by police to file a case against Birla, 46, viewed in the corporate world as a conservative businessman who plays by the rules, made headlines in Indian dailies on Wednesday. He joins a string of prominent figures named in the investigation including Naveen Jindal, chairman of Jindal Steel Power Ltd, a heavyweight Indian steel company. Police have lodged some 14 FIRs in the case. In a statement, Hindalco called the police allegations “preposterous”, while Birla told Economic Times newspaper separately that the company followed “all procedures in the coal mine allocation”. The latest development in what India’s media has dubbed “Coalgate” came after the coal ministry said it had lost key files and was unable to turn them over to the corruption inquiry. Some of the files have since surfaced.
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“It’s amazing to think that one player has gone through the whole set of changes,” Mathur told AFP. “There is much more money and there’s much more cricket. Players know there is much more at stake.” He said players were having to come up with new shots, like the backwards scoop, and carry out spectacular fielding.
“It’s much more competitive, more intense and that’s improved the quality of play.”
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achin Tendulkar may have been a constant at the crease for nearly a quarter of a century but the game of cricket underwent a revolution in that time, with India now established as the dominant power. When 16-year-old Tendulkar strode out to bat against Pakistan in November 1989, the West Indies were the world’s number one side, South Africa was still a sporting pariah and Twenty20 cricket was unheard of. Meanwhile concepts such as Duckworth-Lewis, powerplays and snicko had yet to trouble the game’s governing body -then ensconced in the old-world splendour of Lord’s in London before moving in 2005 to newly-built offices in Dubai. But while Dubai plays host to the International Cricket Council, observers say there is little doubt that Tendulkar’s India now exercises the real levers of power and its board is not afraid to flex its financial muscle. According to Lawrence Booth, editor of the cricketers’ almanack Wisden, India -- a cricket-mad nation which is home to more than a billion people -- is now the undisputed superpower of a game previously dominated by England. “Cricket should never be sniffy about the fact that the world’s second-most populous country regards it as their national sport,” Booth told AFP. “And the less well-off national cricket boards are utterly reliant on hosting Indian tours to top up their coffers, almost
exclusively through the vast TV deals they can broker with Asian channels.” Booth dates the eastwards shift of power to the 1996 World Cup, the second time that the 50-over tournament was staged on the subcontinent. But it was India’s unexpected victory in the inaugural World Twenty20 in South Africa in 2007 that really ushered in a sea-change, leading to the launch of the Indian Premier League a year later. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ironically was cool on Twenty20 in its infancy, fearing matches that lasted for only 40 overs would generate far less television advertising revenue than the 100 overs a day format. But since its launch, the IPL has drawn the world’s top players who turn out for city-based franchises owned by business moguls and Bollywood actors. Some players have earned in excess of a million dollars for the six-week tournament, leading stars such as the West Indies’ Chris Gayle to snub their national teams when their tours clashed with the Indian league. “I wonder to what extent the BCCI takes seriously its position at the forefront of the global game. Do they care about global cricket, or merely Indian cricket?” said Booth. But Amrit Mathur, former manager of the Indian national team who is now chief executive of the IPL’s Delhi Daredevils, insisted changes on and off the field during Tendulkar’s era had transformed things for the better.
Tendulkar himself has appeared lukewarm about T20. While he turns out for the Mumbai Indians, he made a solitary appearance for the national side in 2006 before making himself unavailable. He has been similarly cool towards another major development of the last few years -- the introduction of the decision review system (DRS) which allows teams to appeal umpires’ rulings through television replays. The Indian team refuses to allow DRS in its matches, a rejection widely attributed to Tendulkar’s opposition. Mathur points out however that Tendulkar has been one of the main beneficiaries of the advances in cricket, particularly on the commercial front.
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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 Opportunities for travel, romance & communications. Whether it be for business or for pleasure, take advantage of the situation before you. Set the standards, keep the flow positive & don’t try to preach your morals to others. Keep your private life private and your social life social. Your excess energy might put you in danger of saying or doing something inappropriate. Others may not be in a mood to have their limitations challenged. Romance your opponent until they are firmly in your camp.
Taurus(B,V,U)21 April to 20 May Share your creative ideas. Everyone will be fascinated with your conversations. Your showmanship & flair may be questioned by those in authority. Exhibit the benefits of the new venture. Peers may try to question your motives, respond with positive financial data. Collect & study the facts, you may be tested to remember, later. Don’t be too ready to accuse someone without knowing the facts, but you probably shouldn’t trust everything you hear. If you are selling something, you are likely to close the deals and get top dollar
Gemini (K,CHH,GH) 21 May to 20 June See some changes in your career objectives. Your skills are a valuable asset to any team on which you’re a player. Hold off on making your report final until you have listened to others concerns. There will also be changes in your domestic affairs. A chance meeting will be the start of a fresh new relationship. Spend some quality time & realize how special you feel. Your entire outlook will be transformed. Gatherings may be heated, refuse to take sides in family disagreements. It’ll only cause you to make bad feelings.
Cancer (D,H) 21 June to 22 July
His image adorns billboards across India and he has made a fortune from advertising products on TV ranging from Coca Cola to Castrol oil. He even has his own personal care brand known as “Sach”.
Schedule your ability to have discipline in your life. This is the way to achieve your immediate goals. Talk to a trusted friend about their experiences. If possible, try to get an extension on your deadline. Hasty actions could be worse for you than not acting at all. If you have more time, try to devote it to getting it right. Someone close to you will disappoint you. There’s no point in pretending to be objective, but at least you can be fair with your feelings. Partners in an intense friendship have many ways to communicate.
“He started his career in the late 1980s, when Indian cricket had yet to tap into its financial potential, but as he rose to prominence, it clearly helped that the BCCI had an obvious poster boy,” said Booth.
Transform information and data into a valuable opportunity. Take the time you need to streamline procedures and improve techniques. Once you do, you’ll be able to reap rewards beyond your expectations. Gather together with others who share your passion and want to succeed. Your ability to encourage them will pay off in many ways. Their gratitude will be overwhelming and surprising. Family members will try to bring you into their web.
“Would Indian cricket be where it is today had Tendulkar not existed? Probably. But it would have a less compelling story to tell.” International news organisations, including Agence FrancePresse, have suspended their on-field coverage of matches hosted by the BCCI since last year after the board imposed restrictions on picture agencies.
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Leo (M) 23 July to 22 August
Virgo(P) 23 August to 22 September Your ability to accept others misgivings honestly. The attention you receive will be encouraging rather than distracting. Your judgments could play a big role in their lives. A high level of confidence will announce to others that you’re ready to get down to business. Communicate your intentions clearly from the very beginning. The secret to your success will lie in finding a compatible partner to bounce off. If you continue to argue on every point, then you may need to look elsewhere.
Libra(R,T)23 Sept to 22 Oct New beginnings and a reconnection to the past. You could ruin your chances by using your most effective ammunition too early in the week. Rude or impulsive behavior is not easily excused. Regrets have a way of softening the hard edges. An old wound may be slow to heal. No one ever said it was going to be easy, but you know it’ll be worth it. Open your eyes to the reality that exists not what you perceive through your rose colored glasses. Look deeper and you will be able to make needed changes.
Scorpio(N,Y)23 Oct to 21 Nov Put things into a better perspective. Accent is on using your personality to open new doors of opportunity. Your cycle is high. You need to be cautious about who you trust with your personal & financial matters. Time is on your side, so don’t rush any big decisions. Remember that a relationship is as much about friendship as it is about obligation. If you and your partner aren’t having fun, it’s time to ask why. If the two of you were too much alike, there’d be no spark.
Sagittarius(BH,F,DH,TH)22 Nov to 21 Dec You’ll be able to achieve your immediate goals if you learn to listen closely to others. Verify your information and obtain written reference material. There’s no reason to take everything quite so personally. Don’t jump to any conclusions right away, allow some time to soften your overall view of things. You’ll need the time to digest your thoughts & emotions. Patience will be required in order to understand others perspective. Reconnect with what excites you and rejoin the life that’s going on outside your door.
Capricorn(KH,J)22 Dec to 20 Jan Use your wit & wisdom to help make others feel comfortable with new ideas. Invite others to join you while you step into a new realm of learning. Stress your independence, creativity and style. Your personality will be bubbling. Take on the leadership role & make sure you listen your own words. Relax and make yourself feel at home. Be aware of the limits to which a business relationship can be stretched. Be open to new experiences, and remember to say thank you. By week’s end you’ll have an extra burst of energy.
Aquarius (G,S,SH) 21 Jan to 19 Feb Connect with a new network of learning. Once you do, you’ll feel more confident in who you are. Volunteer work looks good on your resume, which can not only help others, but yourself, as well. By removing money from the equation, you allow yourself new avenues of exploration and expression. New friends can lead you to new avenues of social & professional exposure. Be yourself & you’ll be accepted & loved by all. Encourage others to pursue their talents.
Pisces(D,CH,Z)20 Feb to 20 March Gain valuable information. You are a survivor. Try looking up in reference books or on the internet. Remind others of how inventive you can be when you have to be. Enjoy the learning and bring the light to those who share your ideas. Check security issues and viable solutions will come to you. Everything will seem to be going in the opposite direction from what you had anticipated. Instead of letting it get to you, look on the bright side and be dazzled by what you see. .
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