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Congratulations to Sheela & Duncan on becoming the proud parents of two beautiful boys.
you just doubled the 3rd generation population of our family in one shot
All,
I haven’t posted in a while and just been busy settling in the new work place, new house, new roommates and life after college…
Life hasn’t changed much but i still loved the move to the new city… I moved to Santa Barbara, CA and its a much more quieter place with mountains in the north view and beach in the south view…
New Workplace: Yardi Systems
Job Profile: Web Project Manager – managing clients in the property management sector
New Address: 345 Kellogg Way, Unit 9, Goleta, CA 93117
New Cell: 805-455-0957 (att)
You all are invited to my house year round, weather is great. 
Hope you make a note of the changes and speak to you all soon.
Paras
Dear Family,
believe it or not, its time to start planning for Medavo 2008, our next camping trip. To me it just feels like just last week we were doing Bhavnas in the cabins and playing frisbee golf in muddy woods. But its actually been almost two months. Summer is over and fall is here, the trees in our backyard are already shedding leaves.
The point is that we should start planning the next medavo camping trip. I have spoken a bunch of you on the phone and the general consensus is that the trip should be a 2 full days and three nights of camping, and during one of the early weekends of June.
I think we should have a conference call just like last time to discuss everything regarding the trip and finalize the details of the dates and locations of the trip.
Conference call
Saturday September 29th 2007
6:00 PM eastern time (5 PM CST, and 3 PM PST)
Conference Bridge number: (978) 431-1111
Pin Code will be: 928
Please check your calenders before you get on the conference call that way we can talk about and finalize on the dates.
Please call me with any new ideas or questions
Thanks,
Ashish
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We regret to inform you that Mangal is no more with us. He expired on June 7th, 2007 at about noon time at his native place Undoth-kutch. His association with us was about 25-30 years. We have lost one of our family member.
PRABHU ENA AATMA NE SHANTI APPE.
VASU-JAGDISH
Dear Family Members:
Dr. Denzel Smith (Duncan’s Nana Bapa) expired yesterday at the age of 95 in Vero Beach Florida. For the last week he was at his home, under the loving care of Sara, and other family members. He left this body peacefully. He will be cremated in Florida and the ashes will be buried in Arlington Cemetery next to his wife in June. He served in the Navy for many years, and so the honor of being buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His pleasant manners and earthly confidence will be missed by those who loved him. We had the privilege of meeting him in 2006, although he could not attend Sheela’s wedding due to his marginal health at that time. May his soul rest in peace.
Sara Pankaskie, Ph. D. (Duncan’s Nanima)
1459 Wyn Cove Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Karen Smith-Rohrberg (Duncan’s mom)
P.O. Box 344
West Falmouth, MA 02574-0344
Hans, Usha , Sheela-Duncan, Vivek, Chintan
Mark your calendars July 27th, 28th & 29th
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Just want to let everyone know that we have made the reservation for the Family Camping trip.
We have booked one Cottage with a bathroom, one tent site and the rest in cabins that have double beds and bunk beds. We can check in 2 PM on Friday and spend the weekend at the campsite. There is plenty to do in the campsite it self, and in the immediate vicinity of the campsite. We will camp Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
At this point we have not planned any specific activities for the weekend, so any ideas and suggestions are welcome.
We will plan the details of the trip as the time comes but for now please mark your calendars and start making any necessary travel arrangements for that weekend. For those of you that are flying Pittsburgh (PIT) is the closest major airport.
After considering many different options of dates and places for the family trip, we have finalized dates and a place for the Family trip 2007. Considering that we have the biggest concentration of people on the east coast and KY, we tried to pick a place in the middle. We will be going to a camp site in western Pennsylvania. The camp site is right off of Highway 80 which will be approximately equal driving time from most locations on the East Coast and from KY.
Date: Friday July 27th 2007, to Sunday July 29th 2007
Location: Grove City KOA Camp site, 1337 Butler Pike, Mercer, PA 16137
Web site: http://www.koa.com/where/pa/38103/
The camp site has a few different options for accommodations including RV Sites, Tent Sites, Cabins, and cottages. Please visit the website and check out the facilities and amenities. Any comments and opinions are welcome.
I will be calling you within a few days to start finalizing things and making reservations. We would like to make the entire reservation together to make sure that we can all be in the same area in terms of accommodations.
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.
