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Somerset practical MBA program
Somerset CPAs will host its practical MBA program, “Leadership,” July 29 from 7:45-10 a.m. at the Somerset Conference Center (3925 River Crossing Parkway in Indianapolis). All members of management teams must out of necessity be managers, but that doesn’t necessarily make them leaders. The role of leaders involves more than just managing–it involves the ability to create a vision for their company or department, to determine the strategies required to achieve the vision and to motivate their team to work together to accomplish the vision.
Snack attack! Rethink your munchies
Munchies don’t talk back or say no. They instantly make you feel good. If you’ve ever speculated that your favorite snacks are nibbling at the crispy edges of your family health, you’re not alone.
How often this week did you eat on the run? Hectic days are spent running countless errands for the kids, hunting and foraging or plugged into our work station or home computer while chowing whatever is handy, or via industrial manipulation, what you’re hard-wired to crave. The quandary: Do your tasty sources of instant gratification convert to useful energy and health supportive sustenance? Read the rest of this entry »
Puffy eye relief
Puffy, tired eyes make a statement, for sure, but not the one you probably want to make. To revive your eyes, consider tea bags. Black tea is chock-full of astringent compounds called tannins that can help deflate and tighten the bags under your eyes. Activate the tannins in a tea bag by dipping in a cup of hot water for several minutes. Cool in the fridge, then apply the damp bag as a compress to the closed eye for 10 minutes.
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Your day in the sun
There’s a strong movement to at least double the amount of recommended vitamin D, which up to now has been generally accepted as 400 IU a day for adults. Many experts feel that adults should be getting 1000 IU, and some suggest higher levels, particularly during winter months. The best solution? Try to get 10 minutes of sun exposure on your arms and legs three times a week, and take a supplement daily.
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The whole deal
You need fiber to keep your heart healthy – but according to research by the Medical University of South Carolina, taking an OTC pill may not cut it. Psyllium supplements didn’t decrease levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein that measures inflammation in the body and is commonly found in high amounts in those who are obese. CRP has been connected to heart disease. The upshot: To protect your heart, don’t rely on pills; instead, make sure your diet is naturally high in fiber. Get your fiber fill with whole-wheat pastas and grains, beans and lentils, and fruits and veggies (leave the peel on for even more fiber power).
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At Play Calendar for the week of 07.30.09
Shakespeare in the Park · Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre will be performing the classic Shakespearian play Much Ado About Nothing for families to come and enjoy. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. | When: July 31 and August 1 at 8 p.m. | Where: The Celebration Amphitheater at the White River State Park | Cost: Free | Info: Call 233-2432 for more information.
Buck Creek Players · Taken from the old Carol Burnett Show, a postulant is sent to care for a widowed naval captions seven children. | When: Aug. 7-8 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 8-9 at 2:30p.m. | Where: Buck Creek Players, 11150 Southeastern Ave. | Cost: $25 | Info: Call 862-2270 for more information. Read the rest of this entry »
Restaurant of the Week
It’s hard to find a restaurant that serves good Cajun and Creole cooking in the Midwest, but there’s one little known shop that’s doing just that.
Cobb’s Cajun Cookin’ is serving up more than just your average gumbo. Only here will you find some of the South’s most well-known dishes done up in a way you wouldn’t imagine.
So you want to be a veterinarian when you grow up?
You love animals, so you want to be a veterinarian. How do you start achieving that goal? The first thing you should do is shadow or volunteer at a veterinary clinic to learn what it is really like to be a veterinarian. Typically, shadowing means watching a vet work for a half a day to a day. Volunteering involves helping out at a clinic regularly while learning useful skills for your future career goals. Not only will volunteering let you know if this is the right career for you, but you will also need to document hours of experience in the veterinary field for when you apply to veterinary school. Most schools recommend that you have at least 1,000 hours of experience before applying. Another benefit of volunteering is that many veterinary hospitals look to their volunteer pool when they want to fill paid positions. At our clinic, we accept shadows and volunteers who are at least 13 years old and have an A or B grade average. They also need to do a brief interview with us prior to shadowing or volunteering. Read the rest of this entry »
Protect your pet from summer heat
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With summer upon us, warmer weather beckons everyone outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. When family and friends gather for backyard barbecues and outings in the park, it is natural to want to include the pets. It is wise, though, to consider the health and safety of pets before taking them out into the heat for prolonged periods.
Pets cannot tolerate heat the same way people do. One big reason is that dogs don’t sweat, thereby lacking a natural way to cool down. To help ensure your pets don’t suffer from the heat, veterinarian Tracy Chase-Thompson, department chair of the veterinary technology program at Brown Mackie College in Michigan City, Ind., offers advice. “Heat exhaustion is one of the big things that can occur,” she said. “It happens more with dogs than cats, but it can occur with both.”
Heat exhaustion is a dangerous condition in animals that occurs due to lack of protection from hot weather and humidity. “It doesn’t take much time for heat exhaustion to develop,” said Chase-Thompson. “A dog can overheat in a hot vehicle in just 10 minutes.” Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy panting, drooling and labored breathing. “Gum color is another indicator. If gums appear red instead of pink, that’s a sign of an animal in distress.”
Even with an open door, if it’s in my garage, it’s mine
Once again I find myself at odds with one or more of my fellow citizens over a concept I like to call “the private ownership of movable property.”
Simply put, I am in favor of it, and by the look of things, quite a few of my neighbors are not, as they chose to remind me the other day.
This time my personal holdings have been reduced by one (1) electric lawnmower, one (1) power drill and 1 (one) 100-foot extension cord on a reel. The lawnmower and drill were fairly new — in fact, I think I used the drill all of twice. The extension cord was old. And wouldn’t you know it, that’s the one that upset me the most. We had a lot of good times together, that cord and I. But I digress. Read the rest of this entry »