Here are some pictures from competition that weekend.
In addition to the competition, which was hosted by George Washington University, our team had a lot of fun staying in D.C. We were able to walk around some of the Georgetown campus area on Friday night. Anyhow, here are the pictures. Enjoy
It was really nice that Chin was able to come and watch our competition!! Tina Kenia’s team (GWU) was also competing so it was nice to meet up with her too!
Oh yea, I thought you all may get a kick out of this….our team name was: Case Western Raas Gundas .
hi everyone, i got back from sierra leone last week and am closer to the computer now. when i’m there i have very little internet access; i apologize for my infrequent contributions to medavo. hansraj’s family went to alka masi’s for thanksgiving, which was nice: lots of eating and playing, walking in th woods and rigorous debating.
i just watched avi’s dance and it was AMAZING. i love the way that it retains many aspects of the traditional movement while infusing an explosive, youthful energy. i love the interaction between the movement and the music, like when the men would bend into an extended upside down “L” shape while the singer would chant “eeeeehhhhhh.” as paras said, the whole dance made me want to dance. i hope avi will teach me some of those moves. it looked exhausting- avi you must be in great shape. did you help to choreograph?
oh ji re maro halo sambro re….
on another note i was wondering if harakh kaka could post the duha he recited at the garba for sheelu’s wedding. we were trying to remember it last weekend.
on still another note, i don’t think i ever succeeded to post that essay i wanted to share about our work. it is now published and can be found at http://www.yale.edu/yjil/current_issue.htm.
We have been talking about idea of having a family trip or an outing for a long time. Nilam and I were thinking about this yesterday and thought that we should really get started on this right now if we actually want to get together in the summer.
Some ideas that we thought about are, a camping trip, a trip to Niagara Falls, resort etc. Dates: memorial day weekend, July 4th Weekend etc. These are all just ideas in the air right now, and open to suggestions.
I would like to ask everyone in the family that is interested in helping organizing such a event to be on a preliminary conference call.
Please let us know via the comments your thoughts about this and if you will be able to attend the call or not.
Can we have the conference call at
8:00 PM Eastern time Saturday 12/2/2006
Conference Call Bridge number 978-431-1111
Pin Code 627
One of my friends from Boston had come over and my ex roommates and i planned a short 2 day trip to the Grand Canyons. We were 4 of us and we had lots of fun trekking in the Canyons. You can read my entire description http://paras.mamania.org at my blog and view the pictures http://paras.nimcity.com/gallery at my photo gallery.
Paras.
Want to wish A Happy ThanksGiving Day to all.
We can save Turkeys as I think they are unfortunately slaughtered but we can still Appreciate all that we have in Life and can Thank all the people who made this possible.
Bai and bapa for giving Birth to me and all rest elders for their Guidance and love and all children for the joy they have brought in my life and all grand childern for wonderful pleasure and joy.
I love you all and share the love all around you and that is the best way to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Questions and Answers
Safety of Phenylpropanolamine
November 6, 2000
1. What action is the FDA announcing today?
The FDA has asked firms that market pharmaceutical or drug products containing phenylpropanolamine (fen-el-pro-pa-nol-a-mine) to voluntarily discontinue marketing them. We are also alerting consumers to the risks associated with the use of products containing phenylpropanolamine.
2. What is phenylpropanolamine?
Phenylpropanolamine is an ingredient used in prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products as a nasal decongestant to relieve stuffy nose or sinus congestion and in OTC weight control drug products to control appetite.
3. Why is phenylpropanolamine unsafe when this product has been in use for many years?
On May 11, 2000, FDA received results of a study conducted by scientists at Yale University School of Medicine that showed an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding of the brain) in people who were taking phenylpropanolamine. Phenylpropanolamine has been used for many years and a very small number of people taking the drug have had strokes. The Yale study helped show that the number of people having strokes when taking phenylpropanolamine was greater than the number of people having strokes who were not taking phenylpropanolamine. Although the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is very low, FDA has significant concerns because of the seriousness of a stroke and the inability to predict who is at risk. Because of continued reports to the FDA of hemorrhagic stroke associated with phenylpropanolamine and the results of the Yale study, we now feel that the risks of using phenylpropanolamine outweigh the benefits and recommend that consumers no longer use products containing phenylpropanolamine.
4. Are there any population groups at higher risk when using products containing phenylpropanolamine?
The Yale University study showed that the risk of hemorrhagic stroke was found mostly in women; however, men may also be at risk.
5. What types of products contain phenylpropanolamine?
Phenylpropanolamine is found in some prescription and OTC nasal decongestants and cough/cold products and OTC products for weight control.
6. If a patient brings me, a pharmacist, a prescription containing phenylpropanolamine, should I fill it?
FDA has not said that such prescriptions should not be filled. However, you should make sure that both the prescriber and the consumer are aware that the drug contains phenylpropanolamine and have discussed the risks and benefits of taking the product as prescribed.
7. My family has been using products that contain phenylpropanolamine; is there any danger?
In the Yale study, the increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke was detected, among women using the drug for weight control and for nasal decongestion, in the 3 days after starting use of the medication. While the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is very small, for this reason we suggest you stop taking the drug immediately and use an alternative drug product.
8. Is there another medicine that I can take in place of my medicine that contains phenylpropanolamine?
Yes, there are other products on the market that do not contain phenylpropanolamine. Ask your pharmacist or health care provider what other products are available for your needs.
9. How will I know if my OTC products contain phenylpropanolamine?
OTC drug products containing this ingredient may be identified by looking for “phenylpropanolamine” in the list of active ingredients on the label. If you are still unsure, check with your pharmacist to help you determine if a product contains phenylpropanolamine.
10. How will I know if my prescription nasal decongestant or cough/cold products contains phenylpropanolamine?
If you are using a prescription nasal decongestant or cough/cold product you should talk to your pharmacist or health care provider to determine if phenylpropanolamine is present.
11. If I have questions about drug products whom can I call?
Call 1-888 INFO FDA (1-888-463-6332)
12. How can I report a side effect with phenylpropanolamine?
FDA encourages anyone aware of a serious adverse reaction, including consumers, to submit a MedWatch report.
You can report an adverse event in two ways:
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch and click on “How to Report”
Call 1-800-FDA-1088
Congratulations Dear Ashish for getting award for “THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH” in your company.We are proud of you.Work hard and get to the highest point in every step of the life.
