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Carmel Arts & Design District – prepare to have your socks rocked as 16 national and local bands converge on three stages for Rock the District July 11.

The third-annual, free event begins at noon and ends at 9 p.m. with music, food and activities for all types of rock ‘n’ rollers. Local bands like Tax Brandywine and Shaded Sound join national acts like Aimee Allen and David Barnes for the music festival in Old Town Carmel.

Allen recorded her upcoming album “A Little Happiness” in Carmel over the past year before moving back to her home state of California. She’ll perform her single “On Vacation” for festival goers, which exhibits her distinctive high-energy pop sound with a Reggae inspiration.

“I played Rock the District last year and had a really good time,” Adams said. “I’ll be doing a lot of crowd participation, teaching the crowd some songs. I’m going to put them to work.”

Allen’s album debuts July 21, and her single is available now on iTunes. She will be touring with Sugar Ray this summer and playing at the Vogue in Broad Ripple July

17. So, Rock the District attendees can catch her again if they don’t get their fill

at the festival.Main-stage headliner Barnes de-

scribes his sound as “blue-eyed soul-ish” because his voice is reminiscent of Michael McDonald (of The Doobie

Brothers fame). The national

recording artist has played several shows in Carmel, and said the Indianapolis area is one of his most played.

“I think there’s a music appreciation there that’s pretty unparalleled,” Barnes said.

However cliché the goal may be, Barnes said his main show objective is for people to dance and have a good time.

“I love playing in Indianapolis and Carmel. It’s always fun to get back,” Barnes said. “I almost feel like these shows are benefit shows where we say ‘Hey, thank you, keep listening.’”

Rock the District not only provides entertainment for its expected 10,000 patrons, but also a way for the com-munity to get to know the area, according to Andrea Stumpf, marketing and communications director for the district.

“It’s our way of inviting the community down with all the businesses open and activities for everyone,” Stumpf said. “Because of the wide array of bands, we draw people from all over the Midwest.”

New to this year’s event are the Rock ‘n’ Recycle Area and the Kids Zone. The recycling area will feature fair trade clothing, sustainable arts and crafts and recycling containers, according to Megan McVicker, special events and operations the district.

“This is a community-wide festival for people to experi-ence music and shopping,” McVicker said. “But it’s also an opportunity to spread the word about recycling and everything needed for a green-living lifestyle.”

The Kids Zone will feature family-friendly entertain-ment like an air guitar contest, face painting and a build-your-own stuffed animal booth. Sugar Buzz Sweet Parties for Kids and Indy Dance Academy will sponsor these kid-centered activities.

Rock-related art, like 12 full-size wooden guitars painted by local artists and an 8-foot tall guitar will be displayed at the Carmel Clay Public Library and in local businesses. The Arts & Design District Business Association of Carmel will auction the painted guitars to fund local artists and begin a scholarship fund for Carmel High School art students.   

Parking for the event will be available at the Carmel Lions Club and other public parking areas, as well as on-street parking in the district. The event coordinators are looking for volunteers and those who give their time get free snacks and a T-shirt.

For more information, photos and schedules visit Rock the District’s Web site (carmelartsanddesign.com/rockthe-district) or call 571-ARTS.

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exPensive air Conditioning orange barrels, orange barrelsIt is our position that the phasing out of

the R-22 “Freon” refrigerant failed to ac-complish its intended goal, while unjustly increasing the burden to homeown-ers, and that it should be halted. Much of our well-intended efforts to go green are poorly thought out, poorly executed, based upon bad science or simply (and sadly) plain old marketing gimmicks.

For many decades, Freon was a safe and reliable refrigerant. While no definitive environmental con-cerns were made public, the Clean Air Act of 1990 called for the phasing out of Freon. The replacement chemical is being marketed as more efficient and environmentally friendly, although there

is little empirical evidence to support such statements.

On the other hand, the cost of the new refrigerant 410-A, or “Puron,” is several times more than its predeces-sor. What’s worse is the cost to hom-

eowners replacing not just outdoor A/C equipment but also indoor equipment, as the new refrigerant is incompatible with systems in most homes.

While we appreciate and ad-vocate for responsible efficiency

and environmental awareness, this measure does not do much more than increase the cost of maintaining homes for the benefit of a few HVAC equipment manufacturers.

It is our opinion that the tubular white traffic management devices now placed at the entrance to Interstate 465 East south-bound on U.S. 31 are not accomplishing their intended outcome and should be reconsidered and perhaps removed.

As we drive through our fine city, it is difficult to find a road that isn’t infested with the all-too-familiar orange bar-rels. We get it – these neon creatures are a positive sign of growth and improving infrastructure. And ap-propriate controls are necessary to ensure the safe and smooth move-ment of our citizenry.

However, these plastic weeds seem more of a driving hazard and certainly not much of a benefit.

The ever-increasing number of those damaged and destroyed from collision (count them on a daily basis for rush hour fun), strongly suggests that they are causing more problems than they are worth. Unappealing aesthetics aside, white pylons directly on top of a painted white line are quite difficult, at best, to discern even in daylight.

We assume they’re intended to prevent people from irresponsible driving – laudable and most understandable. But as a practical matter, the benefit is difficult to discern. Alter the color. Install better signage warning traffic of their existence and use or remove

them. Good intentions don’t save lives, but good design can.

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Today’s the day, folks. Inside this edi-tion of Current in Carmel you’ll find the postage-paid card (shown here) we’ve been talking about the last few weeks. Again, we hope you’ll take 20 seconds to fill out and drop in the mail to us. You may elect, instead, to go to www.currentincarmel.com and complete the “card” electroni-cally. You may recall we’re at-tempting to qualify for a different (and better) permit from the U.S. Postal Service, and we need your help to get it done. Once we qualify for the permit, we’ll be able to invest our postage savings in the product, giving you more of the same topical infor-mation you have requested and have come to expect. If you signed the card during the weekend at our CarmelFest booth, your job is done, and we thank you very much for your support.

supreme Court gets it COrrECt - We congratulate the Supreme Court for ruling that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions because of their race. As Justice Anthony M. Kennedy said, “No individual should

face workplace discrimina-tion based on race.”

say it ain’t so - We’re very disappointed Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard sought fewer spending cuts and

recommended more tax increases, three to be exact, to shore up the Capital Improvement Board. Gee, sound like something Bart Peterson, the former mayor, would have done? Does Ballard not get why voters, rightly, kicked Peterson out?

KUDOs – To Cherie Piebes, owner of Artisan Masterpiece and the chair for the Rotary Freedom Ball, and her band of committee volunteers for making the event at the Ritz Charles an overwhelming success. As is her custom, she left no detail to chance.

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Like many of us, I remain on a quest for the perfect balance – that state of perhaps unattain-able nirvana that comes from having each and every element

of life working correctly at the same time. But life doesn’t seem to want to cooperate. Just when the refrigerator repairman completes his task and departs (it took three visits, by the way), I jump in the car to head to that af-ternoon meeting (for which I am already late) only to discover a warning message instructing me to check the engine. Unfortunately, it has been years since checking the engine has meant anything more than take the car to the dealership and pay them to check the engine.

After the meeting (for which I was most assuredly tardy), the visit to the dealer discovered a malfunctioning sensor – soon repaired and on my way. Upon arriving home, my eldest was having trouble making the household printer work. We attacked that problem

and soon discovered that the settings had been mysteriously, well, reset. After an hour or so, we were back in business.

Because I was at the car dealer, not my desk, during the day, I checked my mes-

sages at home. It seems there was some crisis (or at least some drama) between one of our customers and one of our employees. After calling about the details, we decided it could wait until the next morning.

Why is it that we no sooner fix one thing until another thing breaks? A scientific mind might suggest that our lives have become so compli-cated that constant mainte-nance is a natural eventuality (as soon as we started wearing clothes, we needed a rock

upon which to beat them – then a wash tub). But I like to believe perfect balance is out there: If we only had the time to find it!

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In recent weeks, much has been written about how suburban coun-ties, particularly Hamilton County, should lend financial support for the Capital Improvement Board bailout.

Similar comments have been made when attempting to find funding for Indianapolis road infrastructure, Indianapolis safety and security initiatives and Indianapolis safety-net programs, such as Wishard Hospital.

Marion County residents everywhere are pointing to Hamilton County as a source of future dollars to ail its current woes. Proposals to tax those who commute from the suburbs into Indianapolis to pay for infra-structure, and increased income tax on suburban counties to fund the CIB are particularly popular.

Proponents point to the fact that Hamilton County residents use many of these services but don’t pay for them. Opponents indicate that by visiting the city and enjoying dining, sports and park-ing, Hamilton County residents are paying their fair share of taxes already.

Carmel’s higher-than-average net as-sessed value, combined with a significant percentage of income derived from a

strong corporate presence, make it an espe-cially good target. Mayor Ballard has come calling for aid, as he’s tried to put together a CIB fix with a multi-year solution that hits the mark financially, but doesn’t leave

a lingering bad taste in the mouths of voters come 2012.

History is ripe with stories of leaders who have succeeded or failed as a result of alliances or partnerships made with leaders from neighboring territories. These agreements were often made for profit or personal protection, to ward off attacks from inhabitants from one ter-ritory, or to create a stronger army to defeat a third party.

Currently, very few good models of regional taxa-tion exist across the country. Municipal leaders in Hamilton

County will have to decide just how far regionalism should extend. And, if we support Indianapolis initiatives financially, what do we get in return?

What do you think?

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CArMEl rEsIDENt COMPEtING FOr MIss INDIANA - Christina DeVoe of Carmel is com-peting for the title of Miss Indiana 2009 – the official preliminary to the Miss America Scholarship Pageant. After a week of appearances, rehearsals, and competition, the new Miss Indiana will be crowned on the evening of June 27 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center.  Indiana has been under the spotlight in the pageant world after Katie Stam of Seymour won the title of Miss America in January. DeVoe is a 2008 graduate of Loyola University with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Music, and she currently she holds the title of Miss Wabash Valley 2009. 

lEGACY FUND GrANts $1.5 MIllION tO COUNtY PArKs - The Friends of Hamilton County Parks has received $1.5 million from Legacy Fund’s Coxhall Garden Society Fund. The grant money will fund restoration projects to the mansion on the grounds of Coxhall Gardens as well as add amenities to the park. Additions to the current park include a museum, which will be housed in the mansion on the grounds. Funds will be used to bring the property, built more than 40 years ago, up to current building code. Stairwells, a fire suppres-sion system, new electrical system, handi-capped accessibility, including an elevator are all part of the plan, which is expected to take two years to complete.

DISPATCHES

What starts with a speed-ing ticket in Bay Minette and ends in the bowels of souvenir hell? Family road trip to Alabama!

That’s right, folks, I just sur-vived a week in Fort Morgan with eight children, three sisters, two brothers-in-law and one parental unit in a palm tree. Fortunately, my husband joined me halfway through the adven-ture and kept me from jumping off the third floor balcony into the very shallow pool below. Good times.

All joking aside, this vaca-tion was the first in many years that actually felt like a vacation. My youngest is now five, which means no naps, no diapers, and for the most part, no drowning concerns. True, had she fallen into the deep end upside down, she prob-ably wouldn’t have made it, but she’s old enough to know she can’t go swimming alone, unlike her younger cousins who em-ployed any and all devices to get past that security gate, lifeguards be damned.

And though the week started off poorly – I wasn’t kidding about the speeding ticket (seriously, how this cop could pos-sibly write a citation to a strung-out mom and her crying/fighting/on-the-edge-of-losing-their-minds children in their 14th hour of driving amidst rapidly deteriorat-ing mini-van conditions is beyond me). And though it ended in less-than-stellar fashion (never expect a pleasant hour when you take four kids into Souvenir City on a Friday afternoon), the rest of the time was pretty awesome. Perfect weather, fantastic beach, lovely sunsets – your ideal summer vacation.

Even better, everyone actually got along. Seventeen bodies in one beach house could easily result in smack downs and hurt feel-ings, especially when charades and five bottles of wine a night are thrown into the mix. But amazingly, both the children and adults behaved themselves and, I think,

honestly enjoyed spending time with each together. We took turns cooking meals, pitched in with clean-ups, babysat each other’s kids, united against fat people in thongs, and concentrated on what makes

a family vacation a unique and rewarding experience: family.

See, my parents are adamant about keeping everyone under one roof when we do these types of trips, even though most of us would prefer sepa-rate condos. Why? Family. They want their grandbabies eating pancakes in the morning to-gether; they want their daugh-ters watching Lifetime movies on the couch at noon together; and they want enough space at the dinner table so that we can all hammer the crap out of blue crabs and share butter-dipping bowls, together.

But I have four sisters, three of whom are married. Suffice it to say, we have quite an array of personalities that don’t always gel, and inevitably, considerable high-qual-ity drama ensues. It doesn’t matter though. I’ve mentioned this before: Family is family, for the good and bad. And what better way to appreciate your family than building mermaid sand castles, perform-ing brilliant karaoke (my toddler nephew can sing the fashizzle out of Kanye West’s “Heartless”), and boogie boarding amidst sharks? (It was real, damn it; I saw what I saw!).

To wit, my husband, who can barely tolerate three days of Morris Family to-getherness, is already planning next year’s trip. He understands that even though the Alabama coast isn’t his ideal vacation, our kids will remember this time with cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents forever.

Here’s hoping your summer includes some great family memories as well.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and con-tributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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Another issue has cropped up with the Keystone Avenue project, but if you don’t live in the neighborhoods just east of Keystone between 98th and 106th streets, you may not even realize it.

That issue is the permanent closure of 99th Street east of Keystone to Chester Street.

The closure of that short stretch of road came as a complete surprise to resi-dents Kim and Brian Mayes, who live in Shadybrook, a neighborhood just north of the now missing section of road.

“I can’t even tell you how frustrating this is,” Kim said. “I can’t believe they would completely remove a road like this without any kind of warning.”

Brian Mayes, the Shadybrook Homeowners’ Association president, had been complimentary of the city’s updates to residents affected by the construction. But on May 15, he woke up to find his inlet to Keystone not just closed, but torn into chunks.

He asked some workers at the site about it, and they informed him that they had gotten the work order only three days prior. By May 21, 99th Street east of

Keystone was gone, replaced by soil, grass seed and straw.

Jeremy Kashman, the Keystone Project Manager, explains that the permanent clo-sure of the small section of 99th Street has always been part of the plan, but the sudden-ness of the final closure was unintentional.

“There was notification given before, but not necessarily right before this hap-pened,” he said.

The Mayeses and several other Shadybrook residents question that the closure was always part of the plan, won-dering in an e-mail, “If they’d always planned to close it, why didn’t they just do it from the start?”

At an informal meeting to discuss the closure, most of the 13 attending residents agreed that they wouldn’t have purchased their current homes had it not been for the easy access to Keystone.

Mayor Jim Brainard said the closure was strictly a safety issue.

“In the past, we have received many complaints from residents about speeding cut-through traffic in the neighborhood,” he said. “The removal of the 99th Street access also enhances safety for Keystone drivers by further reducing the number of at-grade intersections on this soon-to-be free-flow corridor.”

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A giant of a man lives within our midst. A man who could not be described as physically tall – instead, he is gigantic in attributes more important than

anything aesthetic. Suffering from scoliosis since childhood and standing no taller than five feet, Doug Dolen will always be someone I look up to. Doug is a bigger person than I could ever be.

To those who know the man with the generous spirit, magnanimous personality and will to give and give, Mr. Doug Dolen is the obvious choice for this year’s Carmel Rotary Outstanding Service Award. Given to a member of our com-munity who is not a Rotarian, Doug joins a distinguished list of previous winners.

The award pays tribute to the body of work Doug has generated volunteering in the community. His list of accomplish-ments is extensive. His first love is working with the Carmel Fire Department giving safety demonstrations to schoolchildren throughout the year. However, it is a rare Saturday when you do not see Doug freely giving his time at the Carmel Farmer’s Market. He also volunteers at his church, the Carmel Friends Church, as well as other events throughout the year.

When I asked Doug about receiving the award, his response was as I expected, humble. He thanked the Rotary and shared his surprise and feelings about what such an award means to him. When

pushed, he acknowledged that lots of people are congratulating him and making a big deal over his award.

“I love Carmel and all of the people. I love what I do,” Doug said.

Doug is a man blessed with a gigantic heart that always gives. He has a personality that draws people in because he is so friendly and engaging. So often, as he struggles to maneuver his bulky back brace into a position that offers the least amount of discomfort, he is still smiling, encouraging and genuinely fo-

cused on the person he is speaking with. Never have I heard him complain.

By any measure, Doug Dolen has stat-ure and standing in Carmel with plenty to spare. Fortunately for us, we will continue to reap the rewards of the larger than life, towering gentleman who I shall forever refer to as “Big Doug.”

Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com

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By Margie thomasCurrent in Carmel

While other Hamilton County cities are struggling to find revenue to meet infrastructure needs and operational costs, Carmel is weathering the economic downturn well, even seeing a reduction in local property taxes to homeowners while maintaining services and mainte-nance, officials say.

The reasons for the general fiscal health of the community are many, but two of the more significant reasons are the con-tinued successes in economic growth and the city’s achievements in attracting new residents. 

The city also has been aggressive in seeking additional ways to fund local infrastructure.  Tax dollar distribution by the state is based on population.  In July 2007, the city funded a special census to measure population. The result showed a 35 percent increase since the 2000 census. Estimates show the new count will result in an additional $3.5 mil-lion in state funding for Carmel. “The cost to conduct the census was less than $800,000 so that amounts to more than $2.7 million in additional revenue that the city would never have received had

the special census not been conducted,” Mayor Jim Brainard said.

City departments also are focused on saving tax dollars, he said, and the city consistently has found ways to keep ex-penditures under the approved budgets, resulting in approximately $12 million dollars in savings since 2005.

The city has a reputation for seeking out alternative sources of funds such as the $90 million dollar state grant for the Keystone CarmelLink project and a suc-cessful program of seeking federal grant dollars.

Carmel is one of a very few cities that manages matters with the benefit of a detailed, constantly updated fiscal Plan. The plan, introduced Brainard more than a decade ago is designed to track and project revenue, expenses, TIF rev-enue and bond payments. An additional benefit of the fiscal plan is the ability to move through the budget process more smoothly. The fiscal plan often is cited as a major reason that Carmel maintains high credit ratings by outside analysts and rating companies such as Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.

What’s next:  Outsiders look at Carmel, debt, Keystone (July 14 in Current in Carmel).

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By Brandie BohneyCurrent in Carmel

Hannah Larson and Lexi Lorch have been riding a neighbor’s tandem bicycle quite a bit this summer, but the trip they embarked on last Tuesday was complete with picture-taking, prayers, and 30-plus family members and friends wishing the two well on their journey. 

That journey is a 13-day riding and camping adventure to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis, to help out fami-lies affected by the disease’s debilitating effects and to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The girls will ride the tandem bicycle to a different MS family’s home every day, and each evening, the girls will help the families in whatever ways they can. “

We’ll just do whatever needs done,” Lexi said.

The girls plan to make dinners, do yard work, help with odd jobs and various other tasks. Hannah also noted, “One (woman with MS) is going to have a bunch of people over to raise money for MS while we’re there. She’s going to have an ice cream party, so we’re going to help her get ready for that.” 

Most of the stops the girls have planned are in the north-suburban Indianapolis area.

“The furthest (destinations) are Geist and Greenfield,” Lexi said.

Lexi’s father, Kurt Lorch, who was di-agnosed with MS in 1996, will be accom-panying the tandem riders on the longer rides; the girls will come home periodically throughout the nearly two-week journey. 

In addition to their current ride, Lexi and Hannah are also going to ride the tandem bicycle in the MS 150 this September. Their goal is to raise $13,000 for the National MS Society by the time they ride in the MS 150.

If you would like to contribute, you may contact Joy Lorch, Lexi’s mother, at 317-518-9040 or Lexi’s sister MacKenzie at mackenzielorch@yahoo.com. The girls will also be selling orange awareness bracelets and T-shirts to raise money and awareness.

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By Dr. David sullivan Current in Westfield

Q:  Dr. sullivan, when I wake up in the morning, I have a lot of pain and tightness in my Achilles tendon. I’m a pretty active guy. I work out about three times each week, and I play basketball once a week. What is causing this, and how do I get rid of it?  A:  Most likely what you are experi-

encing is Achilles tendonitis. This can be caused by any increased stress or trauma to this area. Even though you exercise fairly regularly, you may not be stretch-ing adequately, especially for that weekly basketball game.

Basketball, running and certain other sports can really put a lot of added stress on the Achilles. When the calf muscle, which becomes the Achilles towards the heel, is not adequately stretched, extra

pull is placed along its course, causing inflammation around and within the substance of the tendon. This causes the pain you are having. If it persists or is ignored it can become more swollen and more susceptible to rupturing.

What you need to do is avoid strenu-ous activity until it improves. During this time and in the future, you need to stretch regularly to help prevent injury. If you feel stretching alone is not helping to improve your condition, you should see a medical professional for further treatment.

Please send your questions to Dr. Sullivan via e-mail at drs@westfieldfoot.com.

Dr. David R. Sullivan is a board-certified foot surgeon and certified wound specialist with Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. He can be reached at drs@westfieldfoot.com or 317-896-6655.

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GrEAt CHICKEN BrEAsts – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts offer great convenience and a good way to get protein (half your daily value in a three-ounce serving) without a lot of fat (three grams total, including just one gram of saturated fat) or calories (140, only 8 percent of them from fat). Broil, bake, or grill – don’t fry – to keep chicken a smart choice.

-Health & Nutrition Letter

strONGEr BONEs lONGEr – Vitamin D can lower your odds of breaking a hip or other bone. Researchers pooled the results of 12 trials that tested vitamin D on bones other than the spine in more than 42,000 people and 8 trials that tested vitamin D on hip fractures in more than 40,000 people. All the trials involved people aged 65 or older. In the trials that gave higher levels of vitamin D, the risk of broken bones dropped by 20 percent. In the few trials that gave lower levels, the risk of fracture did not fall. What to do: If you’re under 65, take a daily multivitamin with at least 400 IU of vitamin D, If you’re 65 or older, take at least 600 IU a day. Many experts recommend 1,000 IU a day for people over 70.

-Nutrition Action Health Letter

sAlMON FOr YOUr sKIN - If you spend your summer vacation soaking up the sun, your best defense (second to sunscreen, of course) may be what you order for dinner. Healthy omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish can boost your skin’s defenses against UV damage, explains epidemiologist Adèle Green, Ph.D. In a study published in the April 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers followed the eating habits of more than 1,100 Australian adults for approximately five years and found that those who ate a little more than 5 ounces of omega-3-rich fish—such as salmon and tuna—each week decreased the development of precancerous skin lesions by almost 30 percent. The lesions, called actinic keratoses, are a common sign of chronic sun damage and can develop into skin cancer if left untreated. Scientists think the omega-3s act as a shield, protecting cell walls from free-radical damage. So next time you head to the beach remember your sunscreen and hat, and make reservations at a restaurant that serves great seafood.

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“Can I do/go” inquiry. They are:1. It is not age appropriate!2. It is not safe!3. It is not affordable!4. It is not the best time!5. It is not honest, reliable or

respectable!6. It is not part of our value

system!7. It is not how our family

does things!It is important to note that

we are responding to the request – not the child – so the child understands that our decision is based on what we believe to be in his or her best interest.

On the other hand, because children are instinctively self-effacing, the responses below are those you do not want to use, because they may cause chil-dren to develop a negative perception of themselves.

“You’re not old enough” or “You’re too young” translates into “You’re a baby.”

“You’re dangerous” translates into “You’re a menace.”

“We can’t afford it” translates into “We are poor.”

“We don’t have time for this” translates into “You’re not important.”

“You’re lying, unreliable or disrespect-ful” translates into “You’re worthless.”

“We don’t like your friends” translates into “We don’t like you.”

“You’re not thinking of the family” translates into “You’re selfish.”

Sometimes we rack our brains trying to come up with a “do no harm” response. When applicable, refer to the non-personal reasons list, find the appropriate response and know you’re not saying “no” for “no’s” sake. You’re saying “no” because your child needs limits.

Saying “no” also helps your kids save face in front of peers. “My par-ents won’t let me” makes us the scapegoats and removes any peer pressure.

Hugs!

Have a parenting topic or question? Submit it to Ask Yiayia, aka Becky Kapsalis, Certified Parent Coach, at askyiayia@indy.rr.com.

bYob asaP!By Brandie BohneyCurrent in Westfield

I’ll be honest with you. I’m not exactly up on all the latest technology. I’ve never sent a text message. I just learned how to use instant mes-saging this year. I’m what you might call technologi-cally declined. 

I do, however, use e-mail extensively, and I am noting an incredible increase in text-style abbreviations.

In case you’re not sure exactly what it is that I am referring to, here are a few common abbreviations:

lOl = laugh out loudttYl = talk to you laterBFF = best friend forever (not to be used without both Fs)sAHM = stay-at-home mom (Yes, even the soccer-mom group has gotten involved.) The problem is people are becoming

so used to using the abbreviations that they have stopped using real words. I can’t decide whether this is a laziness issue or some sort of club to which I don’t belong. If it’s a club, I decline any attempts to get me to join. 

Here’s the problem: These abbreviations would be fine if they were left solely to text messaging or even instant messaging

or – and this one is a real stretch for me – very informal e-mails between

friends. But they aren’t relegated to those uses. People are using these crazy abbreviations

in professional e-mails, more formal requests and confirmations, and even

employment applications. Look, I don’t want to be a stodgy old

grammarian here, but when it’s not a matter of paying per letter, extensive use of multiple abbreviations is not only un-necessary, but also kind of goofy and to-tally unprofessional. When I was younger, there were only a handful of abbreviations that anyone used extensively, and since texting (or e-mail, for that matter) hadn’t been invented, they were all spoken: “FYI, Marty’s party is BYOB, and he needs more appetizers ASAP.”  

Goofy then, goofy now. Write it out, folks. And if you can’t remember what it stands for, you shouldn’t be using the ab-breviation, anyhow.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher who developed a mastery-learning system of teaching grammar to high school seniors. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at bbthe-grammarguru@gmail.com.

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CElEBrAtE JUlY 4 ON MIAMI BEACH – Prices reduced up to 60 percent; one bedroom condos from $300,000.

trUMP OCEAN ClUB PANAMA DEAls! – Three units at $330,000 – buy below developer price.

For more information on these and other real estate deals, visit www. toptenreales-tatedeals.com.

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AlphaGraphics (12955 Old Meridian St. in Carmel) is offering job seekers a complimentary set of 25 resume copies, 25 sheets of blank paper for cover letters and 25 matching envelopes. This is a limited time offer for out-of-work-residents. For more information, call 317-844-6629.

lOOKING FOr WOrK/NEW EMPlOYEEs? - Send your abbreviated resume (in the format below) to hire@currentincarmel.com and we will feature it without your name. Companies are encouraged to e-mail us (again, hire@cur-rentincarmel.com) to express interest in any featured candidate. We will send all company information to the candidate, who is free to contact the employer if interested.

tHIs WEEK’s CANDIDAtEs:CANDIDAtE #1

looking for: Full-time sales and/or market-ing positionExperience: Account management, ter-ritory management, prospecting for new business, sales analysisEducation: Bachelor’s degree in marketing

CANDIDAtE #2looking for: Full/part-time position in the school system. Clerical, classroom aidExperience: Banking operations for 21 years. Compliance of consumer loans, cleri-cal. Interested in starting a new career in the school environment. I enjoy the children’s excitement in learning.

BUsINEss NEtWOrKING – The Carmel Alumni Business Networking group will meet July 15 at Dooley O’Tooles, 160 E. Carmel Dr. The group offers shared business contacts to expand your cliental, an idea-exchange to enhance your sales, and opportunities to reunite with your fellow classmates. It meets every first and third Wednesday. For more information, visit www.carmelalumnibusinessnetwork.com or contact Brian Borshoff at 317-846-1005 orbborshoff@aol.com.

CArMEl ENtrEPrENEUr rECOGNIZED – Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Ranj Puthran with the Regional Champions award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth. The Puthran-Harpold Agency is now one of the top Allstate agencies in the nation in auto, property, commercial, power sports insurance and financial services sales. With a team of dedicated employees, Puthran is committed to helping customers meet their protection and retirement needs while managing a successful small business. “It’s a tremendous honor to earn Regional Champion recognition,” said Puthran. “My agency’s commitment is to serve our customers and the Carmel community.” The Puthran-Harpold Agency is located at 815 W. Carmel Drive in Carmel and can be reached at 317-844-4683.

rOtArY ClUB AWArD - The Rotary Club of Carmel has named Douglas Dolen the 2009 recipient of the Club’s ROSA award. ROSA stands for the Rotary Outstanding Service Award and is presented each year to a non-Rotarian who has provided outstanding volunteer service to Carmel and its citizens. Since retiring from the Carmel/Clay Schools, Doug volunteers much of his time with the fire department, where he provides safety demonstrations for school children. He also volunteers for the annual Muscular Dystrophy collection and Hoosier Burn Camp, alongside the firefighters. In addition to his assistance at the Fire Department, Dolen also volunteers at the Carmel Farmers Market and Carmel Friends Church.

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When you really want to know about someone, what do you do? Well, you ask their friends, you ask your friends, you ask

people who know people who know that person. You do a social search. It’s the same thing with searching online. If you really want to know about someone, do a social search.

Online, the term “social search” simply means that you search social networks. More and more people are opting for convenience and search-ing in the areas where they spend their time to learn about people or issues. It’s called a social search. And it’s a good reason to make sure your company has a presence in key social networks.

While using Google is as common as getting up in the morning, it’s becoming more and more commonplace for people to conduct their search in LinkinIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or the like when they are looking for information

about a person or company. If I wanted to know about you, chances are I would con-duct a social search rather than a general search. It’s often a more productive place to learn about a person or a company

versus a search using a general search engine. Don’t misun-derstand, Google still delivers, but when it comes to a person or company, social search can really hit the spot.

As the essence of how people search on the Internet shifts, so must the mindset of companies and people who want to be found through search. As terms like social search and reputa-tion search become more com-monplace, any company must have a search mindset when they do anything online. After all, if you want to be found,

you have to be easy to find.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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I am sitting here reading news sto-ries on the Internet about Michael Jackson. Wow. Just a couple of weeks ago, I took a poke at him in my column as I reflected on life in the

‘80s. Now I wish I hadn’t done it. 

Of course, I had no idea he would be dead in the next couple of weeks. And I wasn’t really looking to be malicious; I was just trying to make you laugh. Now I am sad.

We’ve lost something. In spite of all his strangeness and scandal and financial trouble, he was a genius. His contributions to music and popular culture will live on, as the body of work of geniuses does. But we’ve lost the living, breathing entity that made the magic happen. I pulled up YouTube and watched a few live performance clips. He pulled you in; he captivated you; he made you wish you could dance like that...

We’ve become so jaded and desensitized to greatness that we no longer notice when it’s in our midst. Mass media and technology has made the amazing so easily

accessible that we cease to be amazed. That should upset us. What should upset us even more is how callous we are to the greatness that exists around each of us daily. Look around, it’s right in front of

you.Our capacity to feel wonder

and awe and excitement are gifts from God. Not allowing ourselves to feel those emotions diminishes us. Michael had the ability to draw those things out of people. His passing reminds us that greatness can leave our midst in an instant.

Did I think he became weird? You bet. Was he really a pedophile? We’ll probably never know for sure. What I do know is that a sliver of great-ness has left the universe, and that’s worth mourning.

Where does greatness exist for you, and what have you done to pause and truly appreciate it?

Kent Burns is a Carmel resident, investor and co-founder of CrossConfirm. He is also a professional speaker and author of What’s Your Why? He can be reached at kent@currentincarmel.com.

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MONEY MATTERSHow would you rate the Westfield city government’s

handling of the economic downturn? 

“They got started with all these expenditures before the economy got so bad, but it’s still hard to see new buildings coming up when there are vacant ones.” 

Jill Broadhacker Carmel

“They are handling it well. I especially don’t want to see them take cuts from teachers.”

Dianne Cosey Carmel 

“The downturn was not well handled. The city had already extended itself, and if it weren’t for the money from the federal government, we would be in big trouble.” 

Eugene Gabbard Carmel

type: TraditionalAge: Built in 2007Neighborhood: Shelbourne Estates, located at 131st Street and Shelbourne Road in West Carmelsquare Footage: More than 6,500 square feet with the finished basementrooms: This two-story home features five bedrooms and five full baths, family room, living room, dining room, main-level den, kitchen/nook, sunroom and finished lower level with the fifth bedroom.strengths: This home is barely lived in, has lots of hardwoods, is priced below original purchase price and is situated on a private, tree-lined homesite with a

nicely landscaped yard. Challenges: There are a lot of homes on the market at this time in this price range with similar features.

Keith Albrecht is a Carmel resident and realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate Groups. Contact him at 317-819-3388 or Keith@KeithsHomes.com.

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Moody’s Butcher shopFounder and CEO: Adam MoodyAddress: 11145 N. Michigan Rd.

Zionsville, IN  46077Web site: www.moodymeats.com

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Moody’s Butcher Shop, which opened its Zionsville/Carmel location July 1, is putting the “agri” back in “agriculture,” owner Adam Moody said. Moody, a proponent of locally produced food, owns a 250-acre farm and slaughterhouse in Montgomery County, Ind., where he and his family live. The new butcher shop is Moody’s second retail store. A fifth-generation farmer, Moody said he began selling his processed meat

in 1997 at Zionsville farmer’s markets and opened his first retail store in 2000 in Avon, Ind. “We’re excited about being back in the Zionsville/Carmel area,” he said. “We really hope that we can integrate into this community as we have in Avon.”

Moody said his business takes the guess-work out of food purchases because of its ability to inform customers about where their food came from. Moody’s retail store offers a variety of meats, including beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and fish products. It also sells eggs, barbecue sauce and spe-cialty burger patties.

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•$700,000 for Brown Tree Snake Removal and $172,000 for Rodent Control in Hawaii courtesy of senior Appropriations Committee member Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii).

• $2.0 million for the Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center, Stoneville, Miss. and $3.7 million for National Center for Natural Products Research in Oxford, Miss. were two of the 30 earmarks worth $27.1 million obtained by Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.).

• $270,000 for the Montana Sheep Institute supported by the two Montana Senators, Baucus (D-Mont.) and Tester (D-Mont.).

•Appropriations Committee Member, Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) obtained 20 earmarks worth $8 million including $250,000 for the Midwest poultry consortium, Iowa State University, and $405,000 for Agriculture-based industrial lubricants research at the University of Northern Iowa.

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We worry when we don’t pray enough.

My pastor friend Dave told me of a life-long, vigorous churchgoer who

came to him in a panic because he didn’t think he was praying enough.

Knowing the man’s deep and active faith, Dave advised him to write down every thought he had about God. Dave got a call the next day. The man’s panic had been allayed within hours.

When we are serious about our faith, we discover God is rarely far from our thoughts, even if we aren’t on our knees.

There is no substitute, of course, for a block of uninter-rupted quiet time in prayer, meditation, Scripture study or contemplation. Contemplation is the deep “prayer without words” where we focus on the glory of God, the sacrifice of Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

My scholar friend George was mentored by a monk at a monastery in the Egyptian desert. Philemon would sit in his cell for days or weeks in isolation, listening for his Lord’s voice to bring light to the most deep, difficult or confusing elements of Scripture, the Cosmos, human life, rela-

tionships, even God’s Existence and Being.George’s faith and teaching are unusu-

ally rich in the fruits of his encounters with Philemon’s dedication to and depth of prayer life.

It is important to note that Christian prayer is directed outwardly, to the Creator of the Universe. That’s the source and place of the Trinity in the Christian faith. Even as the Holy Spirit dwells within us, Christian prayer reaches out to the community of the Holy Trinity.

Be aware that a “mantra,” popular in some faith sys-tems, is not an outward, God-directed prayer; it points inward, only to our consciousness.

It is the relationship each of us has with God the Father through Christ the Son in the Holy Spirit – and the re-lationship that exists within the Trinity – that is unique to the Christian faith.

Only our prayer life – even in short bursts – can capture the richness, peace and joy of that relationship.

Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) was reminded that Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS) is a terrific prayer mnemonic.

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EYEs tHAt WIll WOW - To start learn-ing how to apply eyeliner, choose the correct products. Eye pencils may seem goof-proof, but their wax base makes them prone to smearing. Because powder doesn’t contain oil and provides a slick-free application, it has the most staying power. For a natural look, use a flat, angled eyeliner brush to draw a series of three dots on the outer, center, and inner areas of your upper lids as close to your lash line as possible. Then connect them. To achieve standout eyes, do the same for your lower lids, making sure the top and bottom lines meet at the outer corners.

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All IN tHE BOttlE - Whether we’d like to admit it or not, half the selling point of a cologne is the bottle: The coolest ones sell scents, and the ones that you’d rather not keep in your medicine cabinet, well, don’t make it there (however good their contents may smell). We’re glad to report that Swiss Unlimited, the new men’s scent from Victorinox, falls into the former category. The brand stays true to its outdoorsy heritage with a rubber-encased rectangular flacon affixed with a carabiner—maybe a little heavy on the in-nuendo for our tastes, but the case makes the bottle pretty much unbreakable, so it’s legitimately ready for the trails.

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If the market in your neighborhood is hot and buyers are lining up to make offers, you may not have to do much more than run the vacuum and list it.

Assuming your home is in an area impacted by the free fall of housing sales, it is critical to present your home in the best light possible.

Plan on spending money on a few important areas. Of all repairs, fresh paint is the best investment you can make. New kitchen appliances, upgraded plumbing features and updated lighting fixtures will usually give a good return for your money, as well.

Often, professional help is worth the extra expense. Professional painters, tile install-ers, carpet layers and electricians know their trades and will do a better job than any do-it-yourself attempt. An error at this point is costly, and the frustration of preparing a home can try the stoutest of souls.

Selecting the right color to paint the exterior of your home will make a huge difference in selling price. Look at the other homes near yours and select comple-mentary colors.

Historically, the color of home that sells the most quickly is yellow, but the wrong

tone or shade of yellow can kill a potential home sale. Avoid yellows with green under-tones and bright yellows, and choose pale yellows with creamy or beige shades instead. In general, a muted color palette will com-

pliment larger, higher-priced homes, while cleaner colors with brighter trims are appropriate for smaller, simpler homes.

The realtor’s age-old advice of “neutralize, neutralize, neutral-ize” is the quickest route to an erasure of our decorating sins.

Consider that the flip side is the home that is decorated beautifully with quality and good taste will sell before any other property. Buyers often can’t visualize potential, so a home that is decorated well has the advantage.

Fewer, rather than more, colors on the main level will make the home flow. When every room is a different color, there is a lack of continuity.

Spending time planning for your home’s sale, rather than just rolling the real estate listing dice and then taking your chances, will net more money and a faster sale.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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Whether you have a thick coif or fine tresses, you need to properly tame the frizz and fly-aways in order to look your best!

“Before blow drying thick, coarse hair, use a smoothing balm, like Davines Relax-ing Fluid,” said Salon 01 hair designer, Ka-tie Rector. “Work the product through the ends then blow dry using a round brush.”

To create an even smoother look after blow drying, use a flat iron. Separate your hair into small sections and spray each sec-

tion with a protectant and shine product like Aquage Beyond Shine. Then, run the flat iron over each section of hair.

“For fine hair, finding the right product to tame the strays and fly-aways is also im-portant,” Rector commented. “I find that a light product like Brocato’s Blow-Out Serum has just enough control without weighing hair down.”

Work a quarter-size amount of the product through the ends of the hair while damp, before blow drying.

Professional Tip: Only apply products to the lengths of the hair, keeping it away from the scalp area to avoid weighing down the hair and looking greasy.

it’s time to tame that mane!

We strive to exceed expectations with every service and every product for each guest every day.

We believe in introducing you to many other team members in the salon, hoping that you will feel comfortable visiting any stylist or any technician based on appoint-ment times that are most conve-nient for you.

Salon 01 offers French Hair Cut-ting. We use this method because we believe that this system gives

softer, more feminine layers that are complimentary to the face shape of the guest. You will notice the difference of this tech-nique from the beginning of the service.

Salon 01 is an education based salon. We encourage our staff to share their educational experi-ences with you, and we encour-age you to ask questions about what is happening at Salon 01 be-cause there is always something new. We love the opportunity to

educate our guests on our techniques, our products, the services we offer and our community involvement.

Check out our website for ad-ditional infor-mation about Salon 01 at www.salon01.com!

salon 01 is committed to excellence

By Christi Thompson

“Great eyebrows can upgrade your entire look.” Salon 01 Esthetician, Alice Oshier said. “Most of us over tweeze under tweeze, but the key is getting the shape that best suits your face.”

Sculpted brows add life and expres-sion to your face. Having a professional shape your brows can be an educational experience. Professional estheticians can look at the shape of your face and the natural arch of your brow and accentu-ate the arch to best suit your look.

If you are struggling with unbalanced brows, or are waiting patiently for over-tweezed brows to grow back in, there are several products available that can help fill in your brows until they are back to a natural, neat and sculpted shape. For example, a brow shaper kit or brow tint would help create the illusion of full, shapely brows.

Just take a look on the red carpet. All the celebs are sporting clean and shapely brows because they know it is an added touch to their Hollywood look.

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PlEAsING PUZZlEs – The Pocket Posh series presents puzzles in a small, stylish package. Each 4-by-6-inch volume – chose from Sudoku, crossword, logic, word search, and hangman – has a decorative cover, like the branch-embellished crossword compilation shown. Just the right size to stash in a purse or briefcase for a discreet on-the-go game, these books make an irresistible gift for the puzzle enthusiast in your life.

-Martha Stewart Living

HANG IN tHErE – Free up valuable counter and drawer space by suspending cooking utensils from a sleek, restaurant-style rail. Prized by pros for cutting culinary chaos, they’re simple to make (all you need is a stainless steel cabinet handle and S-hooks), slim enough to squeeze in almost anywhere (islands, backsplashes), and quickly expandable (just add more S-hooks).

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What: Carmel Repertory Theatre presents Oliver!When: July 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and August 1, 8 p.m., July 19, 26 and August 2, 2:30 p.m.Where: Clay Middle School, 5150 E 126th St. in CarmelCost: $12 students/seniors, $15 adultsDetails: Larry Creviston directs “Oliver!,” a musical about growing up as an orphan in 1830s England. Call for reservations.Info: 317-767-3973, www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com

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For Current In CarmelThis summer, the beauty and artistry

characteristic of the Carmel Arts & Design District has extended beyond its galler-

ies. Beginning in June, the performing arts took center stage as the District premiered its free Sunday afternoon concert series, “Jazz on the Monon.”

Musicians take the stage in the grassy area located on the southwest corner of Main Street and the Monon Greenway from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday. Upcoming local performers scheduled to appear include:

•July 12 – The Uptown Quartet •July 19 – Monika Herzig •July 26 – Blair Clark •August 2 – Wendy Reed • August 9 – Heather Ramsey

“The Arts & Design District isn’t just a center for the visual arts – there’s a wealth of local music talent growing here as well,” explained Ron Carter, president of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. “Jazz on the Monon will allow us to provide a full arts experience for our guests. After spending time exploring the paintings and sculptures in our galleries

or enjoying a meal at one of the nearby eateries, visitors can unwind with family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of live music at no cost.”

Concert attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets, and bike racks will be provided for guests that prefer to pedal and park. Bike racks will not be monitored, so guests should plan to bring a lock to secure their bicycle. For visitors arriving by car, parking is available at the Carmel Lions Club parking lot and other public parking areas, as well as on-street parking in the District.

For a complete list of musical and per-forming groups, or information about other Carmel Arts & Design District events, visit www.carmelartsanddesign.com or call 317.571.ARTS (2787).

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“Jazz on tHe Monon”

the Uptown Quartet

I write a lot about the history of food, going back in time to the beginning of documented history. But there is one food category, according to Europe, that I have yet to touch on.

If I were to ask, “What is the one item that Europe considers a food, but in America is categorized with tobacco and fire-arms?” What would you guess? Stumped this week? Well, the answer would be wine.

To the United States, wine is in a category with all other alcohol products, shunned

by some religions, embraced by others, and governed with strict rules and regula-tions and a minimum age requirement for consumption.

In European countries, as well as many others, it is treated like bread, cheese or thick steak, with little or no regulation on consumption. Wine, along with most other alcoholic beverages, has been docu-mented from the beginning of time as food, monetary traded goods, medicine, and a privilege for all social classes, rich or poor.

We all have read of wine in the bible. Also mentioned is beer. Beer has been brewed dating back to Africa more than 8,000 years ago, showing commercial brewing dynasties existed and in everyday life through the 12th century.

Russia has vodka; Spain has sherry; the English have gin; and even with our

perceived uptight, backward views, the United States has invented some all-time worldwide favorites like corn rye whiskey, first distilled in the colonies in 1640 using local ingredients shared by the Indians.

Bourbon was invented here in Bourbon County Kentucky, where it rapidly became in demand and was eventually distributed nationally and soon worldwide, making it the top industry in the state.

Many cultures actually encourage consumption of alcoholic beverages for nutrition or medicinal cures. The young learn to respect it and are taught not to overindulge. The old debate remains: Are we better off with our stance? That is for you to decide.

Just like food, there are recipes for most base alcohols. The following is a recipe for Kahlua I enjoy. It is actually easier to make than you may think, but like any-thing good, the longer it ages, the better it becomes.

Chef Michael R. Vlasich, CEC, AAC, is a Carmel resi-dent and the executive chef at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. You may e-mail him at che-fmichael@currentincarmel.com

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Indianpolis, IN 46220Phone: 317-252-5555

Hours: Monday – Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. –

12 a.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Naked Tchopstix has fresh fish and an upbeat and colorful setting to make your next night out for sushi memora-ble. There is an extensive selection of fresh fish and non-fish sushi available. Also, a large selection of entrees from Japan, China, and Korea are available on the menu if sushi is not your thing. Take out and delivery are offered. Naked Tchopstix makes catering avail-able as well as a beer and wine list. Reservations are accepted. For veg-etarians, try the tang soo tofu.

Kaylen Colson, server at Macaroni Grill

Where do you eat? McCallister’s Deli

What do you eat there? I get the McCallister’s club without fail.

What do you like about McCallister’s Deli? We used to go there after lacrosse games in high school, and it has become a hangout for me and my friends.

McCallister’s Deli2271 Pointe Parkway, Suite D

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Ingredients:•1.5oz.OronocoRum•5wedgeslime•1tbsp.sugar•3oz.freshsqueezed lime juice•Crushedice

Directions:1. In shaker, muddle 4 lime wedges and sugar.2. Add Oronoco, lime juice and ice.3. Shake vigorously.4. Strain contents into a chilled martini glass and garnish with lime wedge.

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Culinary Explorer

•3cupsgranulatedsugar•1qt.water•11tsp.premiumblendinstant

coffee•3cupsvodka(cheapisfine)•3tsp.vanillaextract

Simmer sugar, water and coffee for one hour. Cool and add vodka and vanilla. Store in a glass bottle. It can be consumed immediately, how-ever, it becomes better with age.

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WEST aFRICaN PEaNuT-ChICkEN STEWis food governed liKe tobaCCo and firearMs?

Clockwise from above: Parks director MarkWestermeier and his wife, Sue; Shari and Jeff Worrell,co-chair of CarmelFest; race course architect PaxtonWaters and his wife, Rosemary; Current Publishing presi-dent Brian Kelly and his wife, Maggie; and “The HeckGirls,” Carmel High School student Melanie (left) and citycommunity relations boss Nancy (right), with ROSA Awardwinner Doug Dolan, everybody’s favorite volunteer.

Incoming Carmel Rotary President SueMaki and her husband, Tom Kopostasy,enjoy the moment of her officially becoming“the big wheel” of the club.

CarmelFest 2009 Chairman Gary Freyenters the banquet hall as “Uncle Sam,”urging attendees in a rhyme to buySpark Buttons. (He loved the Segway!)

FREEDOMBALL!

Hundreds converged on the Ritz Charles inCamel on June 27 for the annual RotaryClub event featuring dinner, dancing and asilent auction. (Photos courtesy ofSalimNajjar)

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BookWes & Lee BucherBetty BuruchianDon & Beth CampbellJoan & Larry CiminoMark Cobb

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DolenMacy DuncanMargaret DurbinSteve, Patty & Kate

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Nancy FellCalvin & Kay FieldEthel FolgerFredericks FamilyAnn & Jeb GaitherTim & Bev GallagherRon & Suzy GivensLarry & Nancy GlazeJon & Rachel

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ShadrickGene ShafferKurt & Cynthia SmithTina SmithJack & Joy StaffordMary E. StephanDebbie StiegRichard F. Taylor IIIJacqueline Turso

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A special thank you to Children’s Summer Reading sponsor Case Handyman & Repair

What’s a Great Library Worth to You?10 for 10 Campaign

The Carmel Clay Public Library is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in the current building, located at 55 Fourth Avenue SE. As the Library Foundation joins in this celebration and looks ahead to the next 10 years (and beyond), we have asked the community to help us ensure that your Library serves you and your fellow residents now and into the future.

The Foundation greatly appreciates the donations made by the following donors June 17-30:

the 19th WifeBy David Ebershoff

“The 19th Wife” comprises two parallel stories. The first is a fictional account of the life of Ann Eliza Young, Brigham Young’s infamous 19th wife, who fought the prophet in a public divorce in the late 1800s and spoke out against plural marriage. The other is a modern-day murder mystery in which Jordan Scott returns to the polygamist cult in which he grew up after learning that his mother has been arrested for his father’s murder.

These two stories differ significantly in tone. The latter is a harsh depiction of a 21st century polygamist cult and its ramifi-cations, while the former is a more poignant story of one family’s struggle for holiness. Together they form a thought-provoking examination of the nature of faith.

In addition to intertwining these two stories, Ebershoff’s well-researched novel also combines various literary forms, including diaries and church docu-ments, to create this fascinating and complex examination of polygamy in the United States.

Reviewed by Katie BuckCCPL Readers’ Advisory Librarian

Visit the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Web site at www.carmel.lib.in.us for more book reviews.

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tHEAtrE‘Forbidden Broadway’In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, “Forbidden Broadway” irreverently pokes, prods, teases and lampoons anything that Broadway has to offer – but always with love. Journey through more than twenty Broadway shows and spend the evening with Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Mandy Patinkin, Julie Andrews, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables,The Lion King and so many more in this entertaining tribute to some of Broadway’s greatest shows and stars! Performances to be held at The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th Street in Carmel. Tickets are $45 with dinner, $25 show only. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.actorstheatreo-findiana.org.

‘sanders Family Christmas’It’s a familiar cast in a new show to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre as it

celebrates Christmas in July with the singing Sanders family. “Sanders Family Christmas,” the original sequel to “Smoke on the Mountain,” is live on stage this summer through August 22. Come back to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church as the audience plays the role of the congregation for this festive oc-casion. The Sanders Family have been invited to return for singing and wit-nessing on Christmas Eve, 1941, before sending the boys off to World War II. Even one of the Sanders’ own, Dennis, will be called to serve his country. There are 54 performances of “Sanders Family Christmas” in the intimate atmosphere of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $34 to $57, and include Chef Odell Ward’s dinner buffet, full salad bar and unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. Parking is always free. For reservations, call the box office at 317-872-9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.  

lIVE MUsICThe following musical acts will be playinglive at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746:July 10: Skip & the LPsJuly 11: Why Stop NowJuly 17: Twisted GoldJuly 18: Roadhouse

all JulYKim Carlson, a Carmel artist, will exhibit her artwork in watercolors and acrylics on the Art Wall of the Carmel Clay Public Library, 55 Fourth Ave. SE. in Carmel, during the scheduled July library opening hours. For more information, call 317-529-6350.

ThROuGh JulY 26At The World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery, 40 West Main St. in Carmel, Montessori Learning Center students will exhibit their artwork. For hours open, call 317-846-8182

ThROuGh auGuST 22Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road in Indianapolis, presents “Celebrate Christmas in July,” part of the popular “Smoke on the Mountain” series by the Sanders Family. For more information, call 317-872-9664

auG.1 ThROuGh auG. 26Learn about watercolor painting as Carmel artist Linda M. Bachofner paints and shows her artwork at the World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery (40 W. Main St.). Bachofner, whose artwork has been accepted by the Indiana Watercolor Society and the Hoosier Salon, is also a past president of the Carmel Arts Council. She incorporates her 28 years of watercolor studies into her Carmel studio. Call 317-844-6033 for more information.

For listing in the Carmel Arts Calendar, e-mail Doreen Squire Ficara, executive director of the Carmel Arts Council, at dsfcarmelarts@yahoo.com by the 18th of the prior month.

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Leaving – returning to find that certain goodbye was the last – is a hard concept to grasp. Many Carmel High School students felt this way as a beloved and precious

friend to hundreds sadly fell out of their lives. Students have been grieving the loss of a lively and beautiful young woman who filled CHS with a gorgeous smile and infectious laugh.

This sudden loss has touched everyone, and for many it was a dose of reality. This lively teen didn’t deserve to leave her life on Earth behind, but it was proof that teens are not invinci-ble. I think everyone has come to the realization that any one of us could have landed in the same unfortunate situation.

After the accident, many students have come to part with old be-havior and turn the page over to see that living life angry, keeping grudges and never resolving things with enemies is not the way to live. Tomorrow is always a new, unpredictable day, and it never promises to bring everyone with it.

I think many students learned from this accident, and in the end, many will grow into better people as a result of this tragedy. I now realize the pain of loss, but

mostly the importance of life and the days God gives us on Earth. I know this experi-ence will change me, I am more aware of how I act towards people and always keep-ing in mind that last conversation may

be the last spoken words I say to them, because anything is possible.

This experience has also taught many CHS students that the best way to deal with loss is not to be angry, but to rejoice that our beloved friend is in a better place.

At the candlelight ceremony, a close friend and a CHS stu-dent put it into perspective. He described all of us on Earth as caterpillars living in a perfect little world, until we realized that one caterpillar went miss-ing. The caterpillars went fran-

tic and started freaking out about the loss of a good friend. Everyone was sad, until they looked up, and above was a gorgeous butterfly.

This story put everyone at ease, because our dearly missed friend is sitting by God’s side and watching over us. So rest in peace our beautiful butterfly.

Maddi Bourgerie is a student at Carmel High School. Contact her at maddiclarexo10@aol.com

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Here I am, visiting my family in my home state of Oklahoma (go Sooners!). Okie-land – where the people are friendly and there’s plenty of food to

eat if you get hungry! It seems most people in this

part of the U.S. sure do like to have fun – more than making money, climbing the corporate ladder or buying expensive things. Friends, family and having fun are No. 1.

Growing up in this culture, where we grow our own food, homeschool our children and leave the door unlocked in case someone wants to stop in, we enjoy the simple life and the company of our dear friends and family.

Something I noticed when I moved to Indiana was a difference in the way people greeted each other. Unless you have visited the southern part of the United States, you may not understand what I’m talking about. For instance, in Oklahoma, people wave to each other while driving down the street and stop to say hello (even to strangers) while shop-ping at the Piggley Wiggley. Don’t get me wrong; I love Hoosier land! But in this culture, it is not easy for singles to meet each other.

I get e-mails all the time from women who complain that men never approach them. And from men, I hear they won’t approach women because they get rude responses. I believe it, too, because as a

woman all I get from other women in Indiana are glares! I can’t even imagine being a man and having to approach women.

Do you realize how much easier it would be for a man to approach a woman if the culture were already set up for him to do so? In places like Indiana, it’s not so easy. When the cultural tendency is to keep to yourself, it’s awfully intimidating for a man to get the courage to strike up a con-versation with a woman.

So gals, if you want men to talk to you, start making eye contact. Smile and give them the go ahead to talk to you. If a man approaches you and you’re not interested, politely decline and wish him well. Not only is this part of good man-ners, but you’ll also make it easier for the next time he tries to wrangle the courage to approach another gal!

Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and contributing columnist. She can be reached at nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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Just like 70 years old is the new 50, good is the new great.

Even post TARP funding and other stimulus matters, consum-ers are quasi-reluctant to part with

their well-earned paychecks. Certainly we are still impact-ing our GDP, but just a little more cautiously.

The not-so knee-jerk reaction is that we are buying fewer SUVs and more Smart cars. We are visiting Bub’s and Joe’s Butcher Shop more often than Eddie Merlot’s, and we are scaling back on the massive

dream-home improvement projects and becoming satisfied with more simplified backyard escapes. This is all probably a good thing.

Must we absolutely and immediately have all the gushing luxuries of a dream backyard? Not really. Most are beginning to recognize that a simple deck and/or brick patio with an enveloping landscape will happily satisfy our needs. Instead, a boulder-surrounded fire pit will rock most people’s world anyway.

Despite that note of conservatism, the adjacent photo has nothing to do with good, and the entire project was beyond great – even fantastic, as the homeowner is almost famous for saying.

The intricately fabricated arches mimic historic interior doorway details as well as exterior limestone accents, and the green-friendly roof echoes that of the renovated Meridian Kessler carriage house. It’s a massive lanais with recessed lighting, a bead-board ceiling and over-sized 12”x12” columns. Kristi and Bill have napped more than once under the structure, and in its

short two-month history, they have hosted multiple functions.

So, here’s the point: Let’s not get caught up with perfection and having it all now, when having something good will accom-plish the great. It’s great to gather with our family and friends. And it’s great to cele-brate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improve-ment firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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good is tHe neW great!There are more than 450 spe-

cies of ladybugs in North America. Some are native, and some have been introduced from other countries. Most North American species are beneficial, with both adults and larvae feeding pri-marily on aphids. They also feed on mites, small insects and insect eggs.

Most ladybugs found in gardens are aphid predators. Some species prefer only certain aphids, while others will seek out and dine on most any kind of aphid. Some prefer mite or scale species. If aphids are scarce, they’ll feed on the eggs of moths, beetles, mites, thrips and other small insects, as well as pollen and nectar. Not as delicate and re-fined as they seem, they’ll also feed on their own young.

To encourage these beneficial in-sects into your garden, supply them with food and moisture. Small and shallow-faced flowers provide adults easy access to nectar and pollen: plant alyssum, herbs from the dill and mint families and flowers from the daisy family.

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Princess is a 1-year-old female brindle and white American pit bull terrier/bull terrier mix. She is a very outgoing girl, and she is still a bit of a puppy. Princess arrived at the shelter when she was only a few months old and was adopted, but on April 14 she was returned to the shelter because she wasn’t getting along well with other animals. Princess is spayed, house trained and she is good with children old enough to handle her exuberance.

lilly is a 10-year-old female tortie DLH. After living with her family for 10 years, Lilly was surrendered to the HSHC. She has been spayed and declawed in front. Everyone who knows Lilly loves her. She is gentle and affectionate and would make a very nice companion for someone who does not have another cat.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com.

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tEAr stAINING IN CAts - ‘Tear staining’ is a common problem with particular breeds of cats, especially Persians, and can get unsightly if not taken care of. Tears are bactericidal, which means they kill the bacteria that can cause infections of the eye. Normally, tears flow across the surface of the eye and quickly drain through the tear duct. This discoloration at the corners of the eyes is caused by normal tears that spill out and lay on the surrounding hair. For breeds that tend to have tear stains, you could clean hair in affected areas at least weekly with a tear stain remover product.

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PUPPIEs WItH PArVO – Dr. Mary Marcotte, a Carmel veterinarian who rescues pregnant and nursing animals, is looking for donations from the commu-nity to treat the ten puppies she most re-cently rescued from Indianapolis Animal Care and Control for parvo. Without intense treatment, victims of parvo die of dehydration. Treatment generally con-sists of IV or sub-cutaneous fluids and antibiotics. There is no cure. Dr. Mary can only treat the symptoms palliatively, and try to keep the dogs alive by preventing dehydration and loss of proteins. With treatment, their chance for survival is about 80 percent. Without treatment, their chance of death is 80 percent. Anyone wishing to make a donation or sponsor a puppy may contact Dr. Mary directly at furryfamilyvet@hotmail.com.

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For Current in Carmel If a dog is man’s best friend, then what

is a dog to another dog?This question emerges from the lips of

many canine owners each year. The answer is especially important when a dog owner is considering the adoption of a second dog.

People, especially pet lovers, like to think their dog would love a companion, another furry being to romp and play around with throughout the day. That is true for some dogs. In fact, some dogs are almost inseparable. They eat together. They sleep together. They exercise together. They even love riding in the backseat of the family car together.

TOGETHERNESS: NOT FOR EVERY DOG

But not all dogs cherish the thought of sharing “you” with another hound. If another dog was invited into the house,

privileges might change. The blanket on the couch might not be big enough for two. The new dog might covet the rawhide bone bought for the old dog. The routine, nightly walk eagerly anticipated by Spot now includes Inky, and, truth be known, Spot might not be thrilled.

So how can you tell if your faithful best friend would like a companion before actually bringing one home? Try a couple trial runs.

One night stand: First, you should have a suitable canine companion come to your home and stay the weekend.

Weeklong stay: Second, you should have a suitable canine companion come to your home and stay a week, possibly two.

The term “suitable” is very important here. Suitable canine companions are gen-erally of the opposite sex. In dogs, males and females generally get along a lot better than two males or two females. (The dogs should spayed or neutered, of course!)

Other considerations for finding a suit-able pal for your dog surround age and size. Both dogs should be about the same age so that the energy levels are equal. Matching an older dog, which has slowed down quite a bit, with a young and physi-cally aggressive dog is not recommended. Neither is it a good idea to match a Chihuahua with a great dane. Generally, the big dog will overpower the little dog no matter how much you try to intervene.

If your dog appears happy-go-lucky and unstressed by the weekend visitor, you should try a longer trial period. One to two weeks should be enough time to reveal your dog’s companion likes and dislikes. If all goes well, your pet would most likely enjoy having another dog around the house.

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My wife Mary Ellen has a walk-in closet, but this evening she walked in at 7 p.m. and didn’t come out until midnight. Another

few minutes and it would have become a sleep-in closet.

You see, the Wolfsies are plan-ning a mid-summer cruise, and this is a ritual Mary Ellen goes through before every trip. She is not the kind to go out and spend money on a new wardrobe until she has exhausted every possible combina-tion her current articles of clothing might provide.

I’m no numbers wiz, but my buddy Chuck who teaches math at IUPUI told me that assuming she has five pairs of shorts, four skirts, nine tops, three pairs of sandals and, let’s say, six necklaces, this represents about 200 billion different com-binations. I did not mention this to my wife, because she’s already under enough pressure to get this all done by the end of July. Also, that’s a lot of times to walk up and down the stairs just to ask for my opinion – which she never takes.

By the way, I face a similar decision dilemma when I have to choose four top-pings out of 32 for my pizza.

The first time Mary Ellen hobbled into the den wearing a different fashionable shoe on each foot, she asked me, “What do you think?” I said I thought her two shoes should match each other. It wasn’t funny on Monday night, so you can imag-ine how annoying this had become by Friday.

“Do you like these sandals with these shorts?”

“Actually, I’m not really fond of that combination, Mary Ellen.”

“Fine, then, I’ll ask someone else.” That’s when she asks our son …

“I think they look really cool together, Mom.”

Brett is going to make a wonderful husband.

The truth is Mary Ellen is an excellent traveler, including her ability to pack effi-ciently. She actually thinks about it before she starts. You can understand why this bothers me. It’s like creating a shopping list before you hit the grocery store or asking directions when you’re lost. Where’s the spontaneity? The adventure?

Before packing, she takes into account stuff like climate. Then she looks at the itinerary to see how many evenings will require formal clothing. Then she mixes and matches various outfits as I have ex-plained above, so she can dress differently

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each day, but pack the fewest things. Then –oh this will just kill you – she reflects on how to actually put her clothing in the suitcase so it takes up less room. I love her to death, but is this annoying or what?

I have a different approach. I buy suit-cases about the same size as my bureau drawers. For every day we’re going to be gone, I throw in a drawer. This system has

never failed. True, one time in Hawaii I had 50 pairs of socks, four wool sweaters and one pair of underwear.

Men learn to throw a football, hit a wedge shot and fly fish. But no self-respecting man would put down his Budweiser to learn the fine nuances of packing a suitcase. Mary Ellen says she learned the art from her mother and that I

would be well served to find a similar role model in my life.

When I was a kid, I watched my grand-mother stuff a turkey. That was good enough for me.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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I’m sure we’ve all seen the commercials – couples of, shall we say, a certain vintage talking about how in today’s hectic world they can’t always ...

Wait a minute. Could you send the kids out of the room for a second?

Are they gone? OK.They can’t always follow their

instincts where Mommy And Daddy Special Time (middle aged version) is concerned, and that’s why they like Daddy’s new prescription, which gives them a little more flexibility in this regard.

And after all they’ve given us all that information, a guy comes on and tells us about all the highly alarming potential side effects. (“If toenails turn black, dis-continue use and call a podiatrist; if you begin making noises like a camel, call a veterinarian; if your eyeballs explode, oops”).

Then we go back to the couple, who by this time are sitting in side-by-side claw-foot bathtubs, outdoors, facing an ocean sunset and holding hands.

That’s where they lose me. I just can’t take the message seriously after that, be-cause it raises too many questions.

For example: Who in the world puts two clawfoot bath-tubs out in the middle of nowhere?

Are they filled?If so, how’d they get the water up there?

Did someone pipe the hillside or did they have to carry it up in buckets?

Is it hot or cold?Why two tubs? Wouldn’t one big tub be

more to the point, considering the nature of the pharmaceutical?

And so on.I’m sorry, but the whole thing looks

pretty silly to me.Which, you’ll have to admit, has

never been all that unusual for television commercials.

The daytime TV of my kidhood had some lulus. I remember they were just full of busybodies. There was the mother who kept micromanaging her daughter – al-though back then, it was known as “boss-

ing around” – until the daugh-ter shouted, “Mother! Please! I’d rather do it myself!” and had to go find relief in the medicine cabinet. Or the liquor cabinet. I forget which.

Then there was Aunt Bluebelle, who sounded like Olive Oyl (mostly because she WAS Olive Oyl – or to be more accurate, she was Mae Questel, who provided Olive’s voice in Popeye cartoons) who always seemed to show up with a roll of paper towels just after some-thing had been spilled. The

woman had a spooky sense of timing. And then there was the queen busybody

of them all, Mrs. Olsen, who kept run-ning around the neighborhood with a coffee pot in her hand, showing up all the wives. Their husbands would take a sip of Mrs. O’s brew and get all moony-eyed and ask for seconds. Meanwhile, the wife was stewing, “He never asks for a second cup of MY coffee,” missing the point entirely. The coffee was drugged. Mrs. Olsen was slipping him a Mickey! It was all part of her plan to steal all the husbands and take them to the Planet Of Swedish Women Who Wear Bathing Suits And High Heels, And Carry Spears.

Of course, I may be confusing that one with a movie I saw on Sci-Fi Theater.

But if not, I think you can agree it prob-ably led directly to the commercial I men-tioned earlier. After all, a guy who comes home late and says he was shanghaied to the Planet of Swedish Women is going to face separate bathtubs. At least.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Twitter is getting more mainstream attention from some of the biggest stories of the year: The Hudson River plane crash and the election tur-moil in Iran to name a few. But it’s important that you understand what Twitter is and isn’t.

The first mistake most new users make is trying to compare it to an existing communication system. It’s not like e-mail, it’s not like text messaging, and even though it’s referred to as a micro-blog, it isn’t really like blogging.

Twitter is another way to com-municate with others, either one-to-one or one-to-many. Most specu-late that the reason that Twitter has caught on so well is that it’s the easiest way to interact with a large group of people.

Because it’s a completely different approach to communicating, my first bit of advice is just start “listen-

ing” to the conversations of the people you are following. It won’t take long for you to get a feel for the communica-tion protocols.

Here are some common mistakes made by new “Twitterers.”

No profile picture – This is a social media that connects people. Seeing a human face makes a huge difference in how the rest of the community perceives you. Most won’t follow/engage with users who haven’t taken the time to put a face on their profile. (It kinda screams that you don’t get social media).

No bio info – If you don’t fill out the bio that explains who you are and what you’re interests are, it’s kind of hard to get folks engaged with you. Twitter connects people with common interests and backgrounds; make sure you make yours known.

No links in tweets – Whenever possible, include a link to more info about what you are tweeting about. How valuable would Google be if it brought up brief descrip-tions of info you sought but no links to learn more?

Not validating others - Twitter is not a “me” com-munity, it’s an “us” community. Don’t always “tweet” about yourself, as that often comes across as a monologue. Twitter is a dialog, so you need to let others know that you agree, disagree or appreciate the information they have posted. The best way to validate others in Twitter is to “retweet” what they have posted with your two cents added.

long conversations between two users – Don’t alien-ate your followers by having long one-on-one conversa-tions with a single user. If it isn’t really for the rest of the followers, learn how to use the DM (direct message) sec-tion of Twitter.

Use 3rd party applications – The Twitter Web site has limited capabilities for managing your account, but programs like Tweetdeck (http://tweetdeck.com) are in-dispensable for novices and veterans alike. If you have a smartphone, check around for free Twitter applications that will give you the freedom to tweet (with pictures even) from your phone.

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