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Weekend stakes recaps
Uriah rallies to victory in Long Island 'Cap
OZONE PARK, N.Y. - Owner Gary Tanaka and trainer Harro Remmert won the Long Island Handicap two years ago with the German-bred 3-year-old filly Moonlady. They did it again in Saturday's running of the Grade 2 Long Island, winning with Uriah, another 3-year-old German-bred filly.
On a turf course rated soft because of rain, Uriah split horses under Norberto Arroyo Jr. in deep stretch to win the $150,000 Long Island Handicap by a nose over Sunstone.
The final time of 2:42.48 was more than 15 seconds off the course record.
Uriah, who had won four of her first six starts, all in Germany, trailed early, and came through a hole on the inside in the stretch. "She was a little shy at first coming through that hole, but I chirped to her a few times and she got through," said Arroyo.
Uriah paid $18.60 as the fourth choice in a field of 11 fillies and mares. Sunstone, a 15-1 shot with two lifetime wins, outfinished co-second choices Mot Juste and Sulk, who finished third and fourth.
- Dave Litfin
Churchill Downs: Caught in the Rain again
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Caught in the Rain is now 3 for 3 on turf after her 32-1 upset in the $173,700 Mrs. Revere Stakes at Churchill Downs,
Caught in the Rain, based at Philadelphia Park with trainer Guadalupe Preciado, stalked the pace in the Mrs. Revere, a Grade 2 turf race for 3-year-old fillies. With Eddie King Jr. aboard, she put away front-running Styleistick, turned back a strong challenge from Bedanken, and finished a neck clear of a torrid late run from Glia, the 5-2 favorite in a field of 11. Bedanken finished another neck back in third.
Caught in the Rain ($66.20) finished 1 1/16 miles in 1:46.25 over a yielding turf course
- Marty McGee
Hollywood: Puxa Saco still perfect sprinting
INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Puxa Saco ran her sprint record to 4 for 4 by rallying to capture the $100,000 Moccasin Stakes for 2-year-old fillies.
Puxa Saco settled just off the early pace, then unleashed a determined rally to collar pacesetting Watching You midway through the seven-furlong race, and drew away to win by two lengths.
Puxa Saco, trained by Jenine Sahadi, was timed in 1:21.84 on the fast main track and she paid $3.60 as the odds-on favorite.
- Jay Privman
Calder: Best of the Rest best in Rose
MIAMI - Best of the Rest put an exclamation mark on Calder's inaugural Florida Million card when he rallied to post a 1 1/2-length victory over The Judge Sez Who in the $200,000 Carl G. Rose Classic. The Rose was one of six statebred stakes worth a combined $1 million on the program.
Best of the Rest ($2.80) ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:51.87 over a fast track.
o Coolbythepool ($11.20) regained the title of queen of Calder when she rallied from far back to outfinish 25-1 Sara's Success and Cellars Shiraz and post a neck decision in the $200,000 Elmer Heubeck Distaff Handicap.
Coolbythepool is scheduled to be bred to Montbrook in 2003.
o Miesque's Approval scored a head victory over Sir Brian's Sword in the $150,000 Bonnie Heath Turf Cup. Miesque's Approval ($3) rallied down the middle of the track to overtake Sir Brian's Sword in the final 40 yards of the 1 1/8-mile Turf Cup, on a "good" grass course.
o Tour of the Cat ($8.80) withstood a stretchlong bid from New York invader My Cousin Matt for a three-quarter-length victory in the $150,000 Jack Dudley Sprint Handicap. Built Up rallied mildly to finish third.
o Supah Blitz benefited from a blistering pace and a track that appeared to favor outside closers to win the $150,000 Jack Price Juvenile Stakes by a length. Supah Blitz ($23.20), last down the backstretch, angled wide entering the stretch, and ran down Hear No Evil in the final sixteenth of a mile.
o Elegant Designer ($5.60), back at her Calder base after a race in New York, won the $150,000 Joe O'Farrell Juvenile Fillies Stakes by three lengths. Crimson and Roses finished second in the 12-horse field of 2-year-old fillies, with Running Debate third.- Mike Welsch
Mountaineer: Docent draws off in Mile
Neither rain, mud, nor the four rivals he faced could to do anything to slow down Docent in the $102,900 Mountaineer Mile Handicap at Mountaineer Park.
Docent, ridden by Jeremy Rose for trainer Tim Ritchey, drew off to a six-length victory in the Mile, covering the distance in 1:38.32 over a muddy track and earning a career-best Beyer Speed Figure of 104.
It was the third stakes win in the last four starts for the 4-year-old Docent, who was racing just 11 days after finishing third in the Grade 3 Stuyvesant Handicap in New York.
Smashing Beau finished second, 1 3/4 lengths in front of Tour the Hive.
- Joe DeVivo
Hoosier Park: Crafty Shaw scores in hot time
ANDERSON, Ind. - Crafty Shaw ($5.40) won the $103,600 Michael G. Schaefer Mile by 1 1/4 lengths in a meet-best 1:35.69 over a track rated good. The time was more than two seconds faster than the previous best at the distance this season.
Also on the card was the $74,000 Indiana Futurity for statebred colts and geldings. K K Avey ($5.20) rallied boldly through the stretch to run down Groovy Zone and post a one-length victory.
- Bill Hodtwalker
Delta Downs: Statebreds on parade
VINTON, La. - Louisiana-breds continued a lucrative fall schedule at Delta Downs, with five stakes restricted to those bred in the Bayou State.
Mighty Merlin ($5) got things started with a 3 3/4-length victory in the Louisiana Premier Juvenile.
The Starlet Stakes, for 2-year-old fillies, went to Itsmybag ($8.20) who held Kool K. J. safe late to prevail by 1 1/2 lengths.
Zarb's Luck ($7.20) won the Premier Day Sprint by 1 1/4 lengths under defending riding champ Guy Smith.
Prized Amberpro ($4.60) rallied strongly in Distaff and won by 6 3/4 lengths.
In the featured $100,000 Premier Championship Stakes, recently named Louisiana Downs horse of the meeting Walk in the Show ($4.40) proved too much for top local handicap performer and even-money favorite Oak Hall, posting a 3 3/4-length win.
- Jeff Taylor
Other Saturday stakes
o Yo ($3.40) won for the third time in four career starts by holding off Senor Cielo Two by a 1 1/4 lengths in the $50,000 Nursery Stakes for Pennsylvania-bred 2-year-olds, the final stakes of the season at Philadelphia Park.
o My Girl Lisa, the only filly in the field, beat nine males in the $44,200 Crafty Drone Stakes at Hawthorne. Ridden by Chris Emigh, My Girl Lisa won by a length, covering five furlongs over a firm turf course in 56.30, .20 off the track record. Longshot Only You won a three-way photo for second with Man o' Rhythm another neck back in third.
Super Fuse shines in Huntington
OZONE PARK, N.Y. - Florida shipper Super Fuse overcame the loss of his right blinker cup in the starting gate and a sloppy Aqueduct main track to win Sunday's $82,475 Huntington Stakes for juveniles by 3 1/4 lengths.
American Mon, the 4-5 favorite, rallied under jockey Jerry Bailey to be second, 1 1/2 lengths ahead of First Blush. Silver Squire, the morning-line favorite, scratched due to the sloppy track conditions, trainer John Kimmel said.
Super Fuse, the 120-pound highweight under Carlos Gonzalez, showed speed while four wide down the backside, crept up alongside Buzzy's Gold and First Blush around the far turn, took the lead straightening for home, and edged clear while under a drive. Super Fuse covered the six furlongs in 1:10.40 and returned $8.10.
"Going into the gate, he ripped a piece of his right blinker off, but there was no time to fix it,'' Gonzalez said. "I was pretty nervous; thankfully, he broke alertly and we got a good spot. He was just better than this field.''
It was the fourth victory in five career starts for Super Fuse, a son of Lite the Fuse trained by Richard Ciardullo Jr. Super Fuse will return to Florida and be pointed to the $100,000 Spectacular Bid Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 3.
- David Grening
Churchill: Dr. Kashnikow's River City, again
Dr. Kashnikow, whose most recent victory came in this race last year, used a fortunate head-bob to defeat 53-1 shot Foster's Landing by a nose Sunday in the $175,650 River City Handicap at Churchill Downs.
With Robby Albarado riding, Dr. Kashnikow, a 5-year-old Canadian-bred gelding, rallied from 10th in a field of 11 and gained a slight advantage in deep stretch. But then Foster's Landing, who raced near the pace, rallied back, and it was a timely bob of the head that preserved the repeat triumph for Dr. Kashnikow.
Dr. Kashnikow returned $8.60 as second choice after finishing 1 1/8 miles in 1:51.44 over yielding turf. His second win in the Grade 3 River City came after seven defeats in the interim.
Dr. Kashnikow foiled what would have been the first Churchill stakes victory for apprentice rider John McKee, who rode Foster's Landing for trainer Dale Romans.
Moon Solitaire, the 117-pound starting highweight and 7-5 favorite, finished 10th.
- Marty McGee
Hollywood: Rolly Polly tough in turf dashes
INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Since arriving in this country from France, Rolly Polly has sprinted on the turf and dirt, and run long on turf. But she has done her best in turf sprints. In Sunday's $75,000 Safely Kept Handicap at Hollywood Park, she won her fifth turf sprint without a loss in the United States with a late rally to get up just in time.
Rolly Polly, the heavy favorite, received a perfect trip in the 5 1/2-furlong race. She sat third early behind the dueling leaders, Wild Tickle and Harvest Girl, as they clicked off fractions of 22.55 seconds and 45.09 for a half-mile. Still third with a furlong remaining, Rolly Polly surged late and won by a half-length in 1:03.01 on the firm course. Wild Tickle and Harvest Girl finished in a dead heat for second.
Rolly Polly ($2.80) has now won five times in nine starts for trainer Bobby Frankel, including last year's Safely Kept. Her last four victories have been by a combined margin of 1 1/2 lengths.
"She always makes it close. The last 50 yards, she takes off, no matter the distance," Frankel said. "Maybe she's smarter than we are."
Rolly Polly, a 4-year-old daughter of Mukaddamah, has won 10 times in 17 starts. She was ridden this time by Kent Desormeaux because Pat Valenzuela, who had ridden Rolly Polly in her three prior starts, is on suspension.
"This is a big win for me," said Desormeaux, who had just one prior victory in two weeks at this meet. "It'll pick my head up."
- Jay Privman
Colonial Cup: Flat Top wins, Eclipse may follow
Flat Top likely clinched his second Eclipse Award with a victory in Sunday's $100,000 Colonial Cup steeplechase at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C. It was the second straight Grade 1 victory for Flat Top, who previously won the Breeders' Cup Steeplechase on Oct. 19.
Flat Top is trained by Janet Elliot and was ridden by Rob Massey.
Flat Top won by 6 1/4 lengths, with Tres Touche second and All Gong third. Flat Top ran the 2 3/4 miles over soft turf in 5:25.20.


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A former cop arrested over the murder of the British al-Hilli family in the French Alps was ruled out as a suspect today.
Eric Devouasssoux, 48, had been under police surveillance for three months but 72 hours after arresting him on Tuesday, prosecutors said they still had absolutely nothing to link him to the 2012 slaughter and he was no longer under investigation.
A host of circumstantial evidence brought Devouassoux to the attention of the murder squad with even his own solicitor admitting police had a duty to bring the amateur hunter in for questioning.
But Annecy prosecutor Eric Maillaud said today: "No charge is brought against him in the murder case of Chevaline."
Devouassoux's lawyer Marc Dufour said he completely denied having anything to do with the al-Hilli murders when interviewed, adding: "He says he has nothing to do with the case and that he did not attend the scene of crime that day."
Devouassoux was arrested because of a resemblance to an efit of a man seen near the scene of the murders and his mobile phone put him in the area at the time.
But the married dad-of-three will be released from custody by 10am tomorrow at the latest.
Police will apply to open a formal investigation into arms trafficking against him after finding a huge cache of World War II weapons when searching addresses linked to him.
Mr Maillaud said: "He will be referred to the public prosecutor at the end of his custody and a criminal investigation will be opened to further investigate these facts of arms trafficking."
They were investigating whether the guns were part of "illegal activity committed by an organised gang".
Devouassoux's father-in-law accused the police and Gendarmerie - France's military police he used to be part of - of a 'judicial plot' against the disgraced ex-village bobby.
Claude Littoz-Monnet said: "This is a judicial plot against my son-in-law. Gendarmes and police - we know what they are worth. They're capable of anything."
Jean-Luc Falcy, a friend of Devouassoux also arrested after being found with antique weaponry, will face the gun-trafficking inquiry.
Detonators and explosives found in his attic are believed to have been stolen from his job on local construction sites.
Surrey engineer Saad al-Hilli, 50, was gunned down alongside his wife Iqbal, 47, his mother-in-law Suhaila al-Allaf, 74, and French cyclist Sylvain Mollier, 45, near Lake Annecy in eastern France in September 2012.
The al-Hilli's daughters, Zainab, seven, and Zeena, four, were the only survivors of the savage attack.

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When selecting seats on the plane here are a couple of tips that might save you.
Firstly taking the effort to actually select a seat at least puts you in the running to having a marginally better flight than the otherwise random seat next to the fat smelly guy with two crying babies.
Seat guru
Seat selection has been made into somewhat of a science by sites like Seat Guru, where they break the seats selection down by Airline and plane type to optimise your comfort.
Their guru advice in a Guide to Booking the Best Airline Seat covers all the basics, and gives you the tools to do it:
1. Do your research;
- Look beyond price
- Compare pitch and width dimensions
- Compare seat availability
2. Select your seat at time of booking (or when first available)
3. If not available when booking, call the airline directly
4. Check-in online
- Many airlines only allow the exit rows to be filled on the day of the flight so this is worth keeping in mind.
5. Considering get an elite status
- Many airlines offer upgrades or preferred seat booking ability to their members
Buying two seats across three
This one really only ends up working on a half empty flight, but when you are flying as a duo, try selecting an aisle and the window seat if available. Most people won't normally select the middle seat unless its a packed flight or automatically assigned by the check-in staff or system. And if someone does end up sitting there, well they are normally more than happy to trade places for a slightly better seat that will allow you to sit together.
What is your seat selecting hack?
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Rep. Bill Ohm, a Families First Pledge signer who voted with Cornerstone 89 percent of the time, is running alongside Willard Brown for one of two seats in Hillsborough 36 (Nashua Ward 9).
Rep. Ohm, a high-tech company executive with more than 30 years of experience, served on the House Ways and Means during the past term.
As a member of the Ways and Means committee, Rep. Ohm served a critical role in accurately predicting the state's revenue within 0.0003 percent of actual state receipts for fiscal year 2012. His committee was responsible for a resolution (HR 11) that not only accurately predicted state revenues, it also required legislators working on the budget to spend no more than the revenue prediction. It was this resolution that led to the Legislature's 11 percent state budget reduction (HB 1 & HB 2) that also reduced taxes and fees without using any budgeting gimmicks or passing costs down to cities and towns.
Rep. Ohm was the prime sponsor of HB 1477, an environmentally conscious effort that reclassified "spent material" so that it has to be processed before use.
Rep. Ohm also co-sponsored a bill led by Rep. Carl Seidel that will give more time to start-up companies to recover their losses before having to pay taxes on their income. HB 242 increased the amount of losses investors can carry-forward on their business tax returns from $1 million to $10 million. This will very clearly increase the number of people willing to give seed money to entrepreneurs with good ideas, and that will definitely help the economy and families who depend on good-paying jobs.
According to his Web site, Rep. Ohm knows how to set priorities, manage budgets and complete complex programs to create real value. The MIT and Harvard Business School graduate has not only managed teams of more than 100 employees, he created more than 30 new jobs and consistently delivered profits for more than six years while leading ADE Technologies.
Upon re-election, Rep. Ohm wants to ensure New Hampshire keeps its status as a state without a sales or income tax to preserve the New Hampshire Advantage. Having these taxes on the books only gives weak lawmakers cause to keep spending and increasing the size of government, two actions that actually harm the private sector economy, he writes on his Web site.
"We want excellent public services and benefits for all citizens—good schools, hospitals, public safety, infrastructure and assistance for the unfortunate," Rep. Ohm writes on his Web site. "New Hampshire can deliver these services by growing the private sector; by increasing the proportion of revenues from business rather than taxing individuals' incomes."
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New England Reflections Calendars Raise Funds for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs and Patients
September 11, 2013
Keene, NH
CMC/DHK is pleased to offer the "New England Reflections" 2014 calendar for sale with photos by Jeffrey Newcomer, MD, Pulmonologist at CMC/DHK. As in past years, sales from the calendar benefit the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and help cover the cost of pulmonary rehabilitation for area residents lacking insurance coverage.
The calendars are sold for $15 each in the Elliot's Wish Gift Shop at CMC/DHK and locally at selected gift and specialty shops. You may also purchase calendars online at CHFbreathe.org. "We are grateful for the regional merchants' support and enthusiasm in selling these calendars to benefit our Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients," said Jeff Newcomer, MD.
The calendar images were selected to capture the character of the region throughout the four seasons. Samples of Newcomer's photography are available on his website at www.partridgebrookreflections.com.
The annual fundraiser underwrites reduced and no-cost participation in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and other chronic lung diseases. Through a series of 24 sessions, a range of medical specialists offer information and assistance on using oxygen, inhalers, and medication. Participants learn ways to manage shortness of breath by retraining their breathing and conserving energy. The program also helps people build lung capacity through aerobic conditioning and strength training.
Most participants in Pulmonary Rehabilitation are referred by a physician. For information on Pulmonary Rehabilitation, contact Farnum Rehabilitation Services at CMC/DHK at 603-354-6730.
The Cheshire Health Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization supporting Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene, a nonprofit community hospital and clinic with a mission to lead our community to become the nation's healthiest through our clinical and service excellence, collaboration, and compassion for every patient, every time. Founded by CMC/DHK, Healthy Monadnock 2020 (formerly Vision 2020) is a community-wide health initiative designed to actively engage the citizens of Cheshire County in the process of becoming the nation's healthiest community by 2020. To learn more, call 603-354-5400 or visit cheshiremed.org.


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The following are promising approaches for children in, or at risk of entering, the child welfare system:
Child Welfare
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program® draws on social learning, cognitive-behavioral and developmental theory, as well as research into risk and protective factors associated with the development of social and behavioral problems in children. The program's multi-level framework aims to tailor information, advice and professional support to the needs of individual families. It recognizes that parents have differing needs and desires regarding the type, intensity and mode of assistance they may require. Triple P interventions range from media messaging on positive parenting, to information resources such as tip sheets and videos, to targeted interventions for specific behavior problems, to more intensive parent training targeting broader family issues such as relationship conflict and parental depression, anger and stress.
Differential Response/Alternative Response
Differential response is an approach that allows child protective service agencies to respond differently to accepted reports of child abuse and neglect, based on such factors as the type and severity of the alleged maltreatment, number and sources of previous reports, and willingness of the family to participate in services. Differential responses are characterized by an emphasis on an assessment of the needs of families and children with less emphasis on determining if the maltreatment occurred. Families and children are referred to community-based alternatives responders for services.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a behavioral family intervention for children 2-7 years of age with disruptive behavior disorders. It has been identified as a best practice for physically abusive parents. PCIT integrates concepts from social learning theory, traditional play therapy, and attachment theory to enhance the parent-child relationship, increase children's pro-social behaviors, and increase parents' behavior management skills. The program is implemented in two phases: The first phase is the Child Directed Interaction phase during which parents develop child-centered interaction skills. The second phase is the Parent-Directed Interaction phase during which effective discipline skills are the focus. PCIT gives equal attention to the development of the parent-child relationship and the development of parents' behavior management skills.
Tree House
Treehouse is a non-profit agency in Seattle, Washington that serves foster children. Treehouse provides services that fill the gaps in addressing the needs and improving the lives of children in foster care in enrichment and education. In particular, Education Advocacy, a distinctive private/public partnership with the Washington State Legislature, works state-wide to protect students' educational rights and remove barriers to school success. Educational advocates work with schools, social workers, caregivers and students to resolve difficult issues and improve school success for children in foster care. Learn more about Tree House.
Intensive Family Finding
Intensive Family Finding is a set of innovative strategies to help find lifelong connections for children and youth in foster care. This technique locates and engages family and significant others for children and youth in out-of-home care. The goal is to locate long-term, caring, permanent connections and relationships for the youth. Practitioners are finding that the establishment of just one lasting connection for a youth in foster care can give hope, an increased sense of rootedness and stability, and the opportunity of a better individual outcome. Family Finding helps us rethink what is possible to improve stability and permanency for our most vulnerable youth. Learn more about Intensive Family Findings
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TeenScreen Schools and Communities Program
TeenScreen offers voluntary mental health and suicide risk screening to teens and their families. The program is designed to facilitate the implementation of mental health checkups of youths ages 11 to 18 within school and community-based settings. TeenScreen offers participating schools and communities access to evidence-based resources to conduct screening.
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a prevention and intervention program for adolescents at risk or already engaging in problem behaviors. This program is an alternative to out-of-home placement or incarceration. FFT focuses on all family members, particularly younger siblings of the referred adolescents. Treatment consists 8 to 12 one-hour sessions and is designed to motivate change and eliminate obstacles within and outside the family that may encourage negative behaviors.
Systems of care
A System of Care (SOC) is a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that are organized to meet the challenges of children and youths with serious mental health needs and their families. SOCs are administered through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Families and youths work in partnership with public and private organizations to design mental health services and supports that are effective, that build on the strengths of individuals, and that address each person's cultural and linguistic needs.
Substance Abuse
TeenScreen Schools and Communities Program
TeenScreen offers voluntary mental health and suicide risk screening to teens and their families. The program is designed to facilitate the implementation of mental health checkups of youths ages 11 to 18 within school and community-based settings. TeenScreen offers participating schools and communities access to evidence-based resources to conduct screening.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) created the program model for CASASTART. This program targets children who are at high risk for substance abuse, delinquency and academic failure. This program uses the collective power, resources and expertise of a variety of partners: schools, law enforcement, social service and healthcare agencies, funding institutions, community residents and the families of the children at risk.
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Nothing left to fight for is nothing left to lose...
Emperor Dharma Yudhisthir of the Kauravas and Empress Panchali Draupadi rule over the unified realm of Aryavarta, an empire built for them by Govinda Shauri with the blessings of the Firstborn and by the might of those whom everyone believes long gone - the Firewrights.
Now the Firewrights rise from the ashes of the past, divided as before in purpose and allegiance - those who wish to use the knowledge of their ancestors for the greater good of the new empire and those determined to avenge the annihilation of their kin. Sinister plans are afoot, and no one, it seems, can stand in the way of the chaos about to be unleashed - not the Firstborn, not the kings of Aryavarta, and not Govinda Shauri.
As a plot to destroy Govinda's beloved city Dwarka takes an unexpected turn, and Dharma Yudhisthir gambles away his empire, the tormented empress is forced into a terrifying exile and Aryavarta teeters once again on the brink of destruction.
Condemned by his own failures, Govinda is left a broken man. The only way he can save Aryavarta and the woman in whose trusted hands he had left it is by playing a dangerous game: He must betray a terrible secret that the Vyasa has protected all his life. A secret that may well destroy the Firstborn, and the Firewrights with them.
A sequel to the bestseller Govinda,in Kaurava the author has rewritten Mahabharata. Alongside a new take on the mythology, what is interesting is a backdrop of another story, a fight between First borns (Order of Vasishta) and Firewrights (Order of Angirasa). Kaurava begins where Govinda ended, with conspiracies brewing to bring down Dwarka as well as Indrprastha.
This tussle had begun in Govinda and is continuing in Kaurava. The main characters still is Govinda Shauri and many new characters like Duryoddhan (Syoddhan), Dussasan, Vidura, Asvattama, Jayadrath, Vasusena, Shikandi, Dhrishtadyumna, Dharma Yudhisthir, Bhim, Arjun (Partha) and Panchali join in. In her version of the Mahabharata, the author has rearranged the events and presented them in a more believable manner (eg) the part were Yudhishtir plays the game of dice with Duryodhan - he was not fooled or forced into playing it, but he played because he was a compulsive gambler. More believable right? A compulsive gambler will not stop at anything, like Yudhisthir didn't wince to higher the stakes to even making his wife a pawn.
Every character is described in depth and make so much more sense, their flaws and their strengths all put in front of the reader to assess. If you love mythology, you simply cannot give this series a miss. And if you haven't read much of Hindu mythology, here is a good and entertaining source to start from.
Rating: ****/5
[This review is for Hachette India. The opinions are strictly my own and not been written under any obligation.]


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Melanie Kannokada is an American actress and model. She is known for her roles on series including "Rules of Engagement," "Parenthood," and "NCIS: Los Angeles."
Melanie Kannokada is not your typical actress and model in that she comes from a background that is completely unrelated. Born to Indian parents in the suburban town of Park Ridge, Illinois, she spent her youth with a drive and aspirations not found in many children her age. To obtain a 2nd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate which she went on to become a two-time bronze medalist in at the Pan American games would be impressive enough, but this was but one of many accomplishments to accompany her skills as a pianist and captain of her high school varsity cheerleading squad. This was all before attending college at Stanford University, mind you.
Melanie earned her degree at Stanford in Mechanical Engineering, which would help land her a job as a business analyst at the consulting firm McKinsey and Company. But it was likely not just her degree alone which won her the position, as during her time in college, she also served as acting student body president for a year, was accepted into the Mayfield Fellows program, and was even a member of the Cardinal cheerleading squad. Even with all this going on, she still managed to help co-found the Hospital for Hope India project with fellow classmates as well as won the title of Miss India America in 2007.
Alas, even with all of her successes, Melanie realized that all that she had accomplished had been for others, and that she had never pursued her true passion of acting and modeling. After two years at McKinsey and Company, she did just that, landing numerous commercials and print campaigns for brands including Bare Minerals, Bud Light, and Head & Shoulders while also being featured in magazines like Vogue India, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan.
Melanie's acting credits continue to grow, as well. After playing substantial guest roles on series such as "Rules of Engagement," "Parenthood," and "NCIS: Los Angeles," she eventually worked her way to not one, but two series regular roles on the series "The Brink" and "Brown Nation" by 2016.


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Los Trancos Loop Trail is a 2.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Los Altos, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
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The San Andreas Fault runs nearly the length of the state. See it up close and personal. Most Bay Area residents have felt the earth move-quite literally. You probably know that the San Andreas Fault runs nearly the length of the state. But did you know that you can see the fault for yourself? As you follow the lines of posts that mark the various fault breaks in the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve, you can find out what's happening when you feel that temblor underfoot. You may be surprised to see some of the effects of earthquakes in this otherwise tranquil Santa Cruz Mountain spot.
A little buggy, but overall a nice and relaxing hike
great walk but at the end we saw the sign saying no dogs! so maybe remove the dog friendly tag.
This is a fairly easy trail with many short sections. A 3+ mile loop will only gain about 400' in elevation. A couple of nice views but mostly you're in a mixed forest. The San Andreas Fault trail, a loop, will take you by a fence which has shifted over 3' from the ground movement of the '06 quake. When leaving the trail head closest to Skyline, take the left hand route and you'll see the best view you will see while on the hike. This is a good hike for someone not looking for a lot of elevation gain. It's not flat by any means but probably one of the flattest hikes in an area with lots of hills. It gets 4 stars for being relatively flat and for the earthquake loop.


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NHL, Bettman Need to Take Action on Concussion IssueDecember 20, 2011
The number keeps getting higher.
There are 27 NHL players that currently occupy the injured reserve list with concussions or concussion-like symptoms, including several of the league's most prominent athletes.
Sidney Crosby, Claude Giroux, Chris Pronger, Milan Michalek, Jeff Skinner—the list keeps on growing.
Now that the public understands just how serious some of these injuries are, one would think the league—who should have the players' best interest in mind—would be ready to take control of the situation.
Unfortunately, that has not been the case.
"I don't believe it's a crisis, I don't believe it's an epidemic," said deputy commissioner Bill Daly. "...As long as we understand the nature of these injuries and we're approaching it responsibly, which I would suggest we are, there's not a whole lot more we can do about it."
In addition, Commissioner Bettman is not convinced that injuries sustained during NHL games are affecting players' long-term health.
"They're still looking at a very limited database," he said. "There's no control element because you have to look at everything that went on in a person's life before you can make a judgment as to what a brain may show when you open it up.
"I think it's unfortunate that people use tragedies to jump to conclusions that probably at this stage aren't supported."
While there may not be enough information at this point to fully detract Bettman's comments, the evidence is mounting.
In a study conducted in 2009, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) found in former NHL enforcer Reggie Fleming was linked to repeated head trauma, undoubtedly caused by the physical beating he took over the length of his career.
And while Fleming lived a long life—dying at the age of 73—he suffered from "cognitive decline, behavioral abnormalities and ultimately dementia."
Derek Boogaard was diagnosed with advanced stages of CTE postmortem. He was only 28.
With head injuries being the hot topic these days, more studies like McKee's will be conducted in the near future. When they reveal the inevitable, the NHL will have no choice but to make some serious changes.
And when that time comes, the league—particularly commissioner Bettman—will look foolish for not acting sooner.
That isn't to say the NHL hasn't taken some measures to increase player safety; plexiglass boards certainly help, as does the new player safety education.
But they haven't done enough. Not by a long shot.
Because while Bettman can talk all he wants about how the NHL's concussion protocol is passable, players continue to get hurt at an alarming rate. And while Brendan Shanahan has created headlines and stirred the pot, he's been nearly powerless when it comes to preventing concussions: Only one player on IR with a head injury was struck by an illegal hit.
Something more drastic needs to be done about this problem, and the fact that the NHL is failing to step up to the plate is not only cowardly, it's gut-wrenching.
Despite a lack of conclusive, irrefutable evidence that links head injuries to severe health problems, anyone with common sense can see the correlation. Instead of jumping ahead of the medical curve, Bettman is prepared to fall behind it. By doing that, the players will suffer.
So what can the league to do make the game safer?
For starters, they can work towards implementing better equipment. Cascade helmets, which are endorsed by Mark Messier, are safer than the models NHL players wear. If Cascades became mandatory, the number of concussions would almost certainly drop.
Another idea would be to eliminate—or at least reduce—fighting. While many fans enjoy this aspect of the game, its consequences may be more damaging than once previously thought.
While this situation is discouraging to say the least, it's gaining recognition at the right time. With the collective bargaining agreement between the league and Players Association set to expire next September, the NHL has a golden opportunity to take drastic measures.
Whether or not they do so, however, has yet to be seen.


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If you're interested in an engineering career but would prefer to attend a smaller university than one of the major engineering schools, UC's applied physics degree may provide a tailor-fit solution for you. The typical applied physics major attends Cumberlands for three years, taking physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer programming and general education courses, then transfers to the University of Kentucky and completes an approved set of engineering courses and general education courses. This typically requires two to three semesters at UC. Upon completion of this work, the student is awarded a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics degree from University of the Cumberlands. A student may choose to complete the remaining engineering requirements at UC to obtain an engineering degree. If you're counting, that's two degrees in about five years. Maybe it's time you spoke with us about earning your applied physics degree at UC?
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Check out Judith Hill performing Stevie Wonder's "These Three Words" as part of The Black & White Sessions.
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Vocal: Judith Hill
Piano: Tony Guerrero
Written by: Stevie Wonder
Judith Hill has been praised by Rolling Stone for her "stellar powerhouse vocals." In addition to penning and performing her own material, Judith – who wrote her first song at the age of four – has backed such artists as Stevie Wonder and the late Michael Jackson. Hers is one of the stories told in director Morgan Neville's acclaimed 20 Feet From Stardom, a film that shines the spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. The film has won the Film Critics Award for Best Documentary and an Academy Award for Best Documentary. The film also won the 2015 Grammy for Best Music Film. Hill, who was also featured on the film's soundtrack, was a contestant on season four of "The Voice." Judith has already garnered much praise for her live performance as opener for Josh Groban, John Legend and Prince both in the US and the UK.
Judith Hill's debut album, "Back In Time," produced by herself & Prince is out now on NPG Records.
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