| A First Visit To An Acupuncture Clinic
When first contemplating making an appointment at an acupuncture clinic many people consider this for various reasons usually related to their health. Persistent pain, stress-related symptoms, or other problems such as weight loss are the common areas associated with this field of Chinese medicine. In China, however, people often use their acupuncture visits as a periodic tune up in order to stay healthy. Chinese acupuncturists often get paid as long as their client is healthy, rather than when their clients have symptoms. There are two major parts to the diagnosis as the acupuncture practitioner begins his analysis. Physical observation and a discussion of your symptoms and environment form the basis of the examination and all observations will be written down and used together with the discussion with the practitioner.
Adventure Racing 101 at REI in Concord
Co-founders of Bay Area Adventure Racing Babes & Dudes, Jen Klafin and Galen Pewtherer, discuss the ins and outs of adventure racing at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at REI in Concord. Free. At The Willows Shopping Center, 1975 Diamond Blvd. Call (925) 825-9400. Elephant Pharmacy Licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Tatyana Ryezvina teaches the basics of Chinese herbology from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22. Learn about the history of Chinese herbal medicine and take a tour of the herbal pharmacy. All events are free. Berkeley events are at 1607 Shattuck Ave. Call (510) 549-9200 or visit http://www.elephantpharm.com. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Interventional cardiologist Eric Johnson speaks about the serious heart condition peripheral arterial disease from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Thanks to technology, home theater systems get some fresh air
It uses a wireless feed to stream TV, FM/Internet radio, personal video, slide shows and online services to a 26-inch flat-panel LCD-HD Sharp with zero-glare glass screen.
The system is insulated and temperature controlled. It comes with a floatable remote (in case it falls into the pool) and marine-grade speakers.
"Pool & Spa magazine has reported that people are dumping more money into their backyards since 9/11," said Lux's Andy Vaccaro. "But nobody was making a TV you could leave outside 24/7. So after two years of R&D, we started offering one." Pricing ranges from $5,500 to $7,300.
Richardson's parents, Gail and Frank Tondo, installed a slightly less ambitious pedestal-style model on their Allendale, N.J., patio. Essentially, it is an all-weather, permanent outdoor TV with cable feed.
Father tries to shield his son from flying bullets
It was just after midnight when bullets started flying on Radio Street. At that time, 15-year-old Wilkins Rosario, was outside talking to his parents. "Next thing you know, a dark green car pulled up at shot at him," said Mizal Rosario, Wilkins Rosarios brother. Witnesses say the car sped down the street and someone inside started shooting. Police say the shooter was aiming for Rosario. Rosario's father jumped on top of him trying to shield him from the bullets. When it was over his father was okay, but Rosario was hit several times, once in the head. Friends say Rosario is like most teenagers. He likes to play baseball and football. "He's a nice kid, everybody likes him. I don't know how somebody could do that to him," said his friend, Jendayi. Rosario's younger sister is also in the hospital.
Horny elks give Asia 'Swedish Viagra'
Antlers from Swedish reindeer, elks (moose) and deer are being marketed in Asia as a 'Swedish Viagra'. The horns are processed at a hotel in Fredrika in Vsterbotten county, northern Sweden. The antlers are sawn into pieces in Sweden before being made into pills in east Asian countries, particularly Hong Kong and Taiwan. The pills are sold for large amounts of money as 'Swedish Viagra', according to Helmut Haidic, the Sweden-based Austrian behind the business. .
Disappearance of RAW official raises questions
13 (PTI): The disappearance of Dewanchand Malik, an official of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) described by his wife as a Bangladeshi national, has thrown the external intelligence gathering agency in a quandary over appointments made by it in 2000-01. Malik was appointed during this period in RAW's Aviation Research Centre (ARC) in Kolkata as a Class-I officer. He went missing after his wife filed an affidavit in a court in Kolkata in 2005 that alleged he is a Bangladeshi national, sources in the intelligence agency said. He has not returned for duty and raids conducted to trace him have yielded no results, they said. Malik's appointment has raised questions over recruitments made by RAW during 2000-01 as authorities suspect they were done in an arbitrary manner, sources said. The Director of ARC filed a complaint with Delhi Police about the matter and a case was registered.
Foster families brighten lives of a few lucky kids
USM L-A College team sees how love and attention, along with some outside help, is making a world of difference. The foster parents were waiting patiently when the group of college students and faculty from Maine arrived at the orphanage. They stood with their clean, well-dressed children, most in wheelchairs. The parents had come to this orphanage in Lu'an, China, for advice, eager to learn from a group of occupational therapists from Lewiston-Auburn College how to improve the lives of the disabled children in their care. This is a major success story in China, moving disabled children from orphanages into homes so they can be part of a family. This foster program is sponsored by an international group, Love Without Boundaries, which is providing foster care for 300 children in 12 Chinese cities.
SPORTS IN JUNEAU
The girls session will be held from 8 a.m. to noon with the boys session taking place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is for athletes entering grades 9-12. Instructors will feature Director of Basketball Operations at Gonzaga University Jerry Krause, former JDHS boys coach George Houston and UAS Recreation Manager Phil Paramore. Maximum player to coach ratio will be 8-to-1. Each session will include scrimmage games and players will receive individual skill assessments from coaches. Fee is $50. Info: Phil Paramore, 796-6545, phillip.paramore@uas.alaska.edu. ••••• MEETINGS / CLINICS / ANNOUNCEMENTS • Youth Indoor Soccer registration - Juneau Parks and Recreation youth indoor soccer registration will run from Aug. 13-24 with late registration through Aug.
Christina Applegate divorce a done deal
With Children," and actor Schaech married in October 2001. They separated in November 2005, citing irreconcilable differences, according to court papers. Schaech filed for divorce Dec. 5, 2006. Applegate's publicist, Ame Van Iden, and Schaech's publicist, Cindy Guagenti, both declined to comment Friday. The judgment awarded Schaech more than $1.5 million in bank accounts dating back to last February, a cement Buddha in Applegate's possession, and a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500. Applegate, 35, was awarded two of the ex-couple's Los Angeles residences, a 2006 Lexus and more than $7.5 million in bank accounts dating back to late December 2006, according to court documents. Applegate has starred in movies including "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," and earned a 2005 Tony Award nomination for her Broadway role in "Sweet Charity." Schaech's acting credits include 1996's "That Thing You Do!" and 2005's "Sea of Dreams." Both waived the right to seek spousal support.
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