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Mixed Martial Arts Instructor George Nae knows the right and wrong way to run a martial arts house

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George Nae, like Nina Simone in her 1964 song, doesn’t want to be misunderstood.

Nae, owner of House of Martial Arts, 126th Street and Gray Road in Carmel, recently caught wind of some poor business practices at rival Champion Martial Arts. And as he tries to maintain his business’ credibility, he is also spreading the word about the diverse field of martial arts.

“Martial arts allowed me to concentrate on life,” he said. “It also is a way to get on the right path. That path is not reached by everyone in the martial-arts world.”

Champion Martial Arts owner Jonathan Stowe faced a civil suit in November from customers claiming he pressured them into signing long-term contracts. The suit alleges Stowe knew he could not fulfill the contracts because of impending evictions from multiple Hamilton County locations, including one in Clay Terrace. Stowe was ordered to issue $20,000 in refunds after a similar case in 2006.

When the suit surfaced, some assumed Nae was guilty of the same misdeeds “I run my business different from the way other people do,” he said. “I don’t know why he charged what he charged.”

There is a seemingly limitless range of martial arts subcategories, and Nae says each has its own style and teaching methods.

Nae has taught Hawaiian Kenpo, a form of mixed martial arts, for 15 years. He’s been involved in martial arts since he was 14. He says the purpose of the sport is to develop physical and mental strength.

His mentor, Bill Ryusaki, started teaching in the 1950s. Through Ryusaki’s name and experience, Nae built a reputation teaching and competing in Los Angeles.

“When I was in Los Angeles, it was easy because of Bill (Ryusaki),” Nae said. “Coming to Carmel, I noticed that it was a little bit harder. Mixed martial arts are not taught predominantly in Carmel.”

“The traditional forms of martial arts are practiced a lot around here. Traditional martial arts are old school. They focus on perfection.

Hawaiian Kenpo keeps the core values of traditional martial arts but does it in a more relaxed way. I mean, it was started by a bunch of Hawaiians.

How strict could it get?”

Jason Ewers is a member of a grappling team Nae is organizing. He works with Nae five to six times a week.

House of Martial Arts Nae (center) with his son, Andrew (left), and fellow instructor Art Moreno

“I was looking to get into grappling, and Nae’s adult side is great,” Ewers said. “It is not as structured. I’m 36 years old, and it’s going to be pretty hard to structure me anymore.”

Ewers and his wife both take classes at House of Martial Arts, and Ewers says he will get his 7-month-old son involved as soon as he is ready.

The family atmosphere is key in Nae’s classes. The grappling team often meets at Nae’s house to train or watch fights on television.

“Sensei (Nae) does a great job with kids,” Ewers said. “Other places are strict, but Sensei will only yell if he has to.”

After classes, Nae sometimes hosts a game of dodgeball to make coming back more fun.

“I don’t know anyone who will let you try this out free for a week,” said Greg Kishbaugh, another of Nae’s students.

“Sensei really loves what he’s doing and it shows.”

To get involved with House of Martial Arts, visit www. houseofmartialarts.net or call 317-575-9333.

www.houseofmartialarts.net 12570 N. Gray Rd. Carmel, IN 46033 317- 575-9333

16 THINGS TO WATCH FOR WHEN GETTING INVOLVED WITH MARTIAL ARTS

By George Nae 1. Know what your goal is, especially in relation to what the school teaches.

2. Learn who makes up the student body and classes.

3. Make sure the costs fit your budget and are worth the services.

4. Seek out the hidden costs.

5. Is there a contract to sign?

6. Get a test drive before you buy.

7. Research the instructor’s credentials.

8. Find out who really teaches the class.

9. How is the school going to meet your specific goals?

10. Don’t believe the black-belt-in-two-years programs.

11. Don’t assume anything on a Web site is true.

12. Is the school expanding or dying?

13. Try to find a school that is the owner’s only job.

14. Know what real self defense is, and find out if the school knows it too.

15. Does the school have a governing body besides the owners/instructors or conduct student surveys?

16. Get references and use them.

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By Brandon Bowman Current in Carmel

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Is it our responsibility as consumers to ensure that postage-paid correspondence is received? Are the mailings of newspapers, birthday cards, and letters viewed as less important than in the past? Has the impersonal Web finally killed the public trust of the USPS? No matter the answer, if something has been sent, it should be delivered. Granted, the system isn’t perfect. Errors are acceptable in such a complex process. But it is not tolerable to receive a weekly periodical on a quarterly basis. We deserve better.

executive laundry It is our position that all employees – from the executive suite to the union hall – should take a more prudent look at the overall health of their organizations. The competition is no longer between the office and the factory floor: The real threat to an operation can come from workers thousands of miles away. American companies are too quick to seek quarterly profits while ignoring long-term market implications. If the world has indeed changed, we must adapt to that change before it is forced upon us.

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bonuses and perks while companies slide further into despair only highlights the irresponsible greed of those in power.

Unable to manage their own greed, bailout banks are facing forced executive pay restrictions. At the same time, other companies are lowering quality, destroying shareholder value and eliminating jobs while continuing to fund excessive executive perks. Appropriate compensation plans attract talent and leadership, but a company’s culture comes from leadership.

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OUR GOVERNOR HAS THE RIGHT IDEA Gov. Mitch Daniels has told all public employees in Hoosier Nation to think about skipping a pay raise this year. What a great concept! He claims such a movement would loosen the vises on the skulls of schools and local governments and show cohesion with employees in the private sector, where pay increases this year are expected to be, uh, not so much.

Daniels says multitudes of state employees, including college and university faculty members, who are not part of formal organizations (read: unions) could take part in a salary freeze. Sure they could, Mitch, and we like the idea, but unless they’re threatened with their jobs we doubt there will be much volunteerism, if you will, at the office. Sad but true. Another way around this is to eliminate every single unnecessary employee from state and local payrolls, reduce spending like never before and, overall, let fiscal prudence rule the day.

• • • Indiana corn farmers are applauding the decision by the Indiana Government Center’s cafeteria operators to switch to corn-based plastic cups and containers.

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg They are made with materials manufactured by Cereplast, which has a facility in Seymour. Indiana’s Greening the Government program facilitated the decision to change from petroleum-based products. Can you even begin to imagine how much this is going to cost us?

• • • Caroline Kennedy apparently believes she is entitled to be the next junior senator from New York. All she has to do is appeal to Democrats, and we know how low THAT bar is set. The only way she could face competition is if the election is on the same evening as American Idol.

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CSO Announces Young Artist Winner - Daniel Perry placed first in the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition Dec. 7. Perry, who plays double bass, won with his performance of Bottesini’s Concerto No. 2, first movement.

The senior at North Central High School has been a winner and finalist at numerous competitions, including a first-place

finish in the 2007 American String Teachers Association’s National Solo Competition.

Daniel also participates in programs like the Indianapolis Symphony Side-by-Side Orchestra. He will be featured in the CSO’s “Family Fun!” concert Feb 8. at Westfield High School.

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just his experience he was jeopardizing; or my son’s 10th birthday, we gave it was also our son’s. I didn’t care if my him a three-day trip to anywhere husband got stuck without a rental car or in the continental United States. had to slum it at some rank motel. But I My husband and I naively becouldn’t bear the thought of this trip being lieved he would choose New York ruined for my son because his City or Washington, D.C., or dad couldn’t pull his act together. maybe even New Orleans or San So what to do? Back off and Francisco. History, culture, that let my husband handle it? Take sort of thing. over and do it myself? Both anNope. He picked Orlando, swers felt wrong. For two whole planning a day at Disney and days I said nothing. I didn’t another at Universal Studios. even mention the trip. I tried to My husband was thrilled, as he convince myself that everything would be accompanying him to would work out and that there ensure some quality father-son was nothing to worry about. bonding. Lucky SOBs. I didn’t work. I was big-time The two had about four stressed. But I still wanted to weeks to plan their adventure respect my husband and allow (set for the busiest and most Danielle him the opportunity to step up expensive travel time of the year: Wilson to the plate.

Thanksgiving), and after securWith five days left, I finally ing their flights, nothing much got done. I kept asking my husband if he’d snapped and asked if he’d taken care of the final details. “I haven’t, but if you’ll help booked a hotel, rental car and park passes, me, I’ll do it right now,” he said. And so if he’d contacted his uncle who lived he did and we all lived happily ever after. nearby. He would always reply, “Relax.

Or at least they had a great trip.

We’ve got plenty of time.”

Since that experience, I’ve tried to pay Plenty of time? I spent eight months attention to the way I interact with my planning our Europe trip and four orgahusband. More often than not, I do treat nizing a weekend trip to Maine. I spend him like a child. It’s understandable, since half a morning plotting an afternoon at I deal with children all day long. And on the library. many occasions, his behavior does warrant With less than seven days, I lost it and parenting, but it’s still not acceptable. He went “medieval nag” on my husband. is, after all, an adult, and I, thank goodAfter several minutes ranting about his ness, am not his mother. procrastination, he calmly said, “Babe, I actually married him for many of the stop trying to parent me.” qualities that now drive me crazy, so it’s I felt like I’d just been slapped. Parent something I need to work on. I have three him? My immediate thought was, “Well years until the next ten-year-old trip – if you’d quit acting like a 4-year-old, I surely enough time to get him graduated wouldn’t have to parent you.” But as the and out of the house. Right? day wore on, his words really bothered Peace out. me. Did I treat my husband like a child?

Was I such a control freak that I couldn’t Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contrust him to make decisions and assume tributing columnist. You may e-mail her at responsibility? danielle@currentincarmel.com.

In this case, the answer was yes. It wasn’t

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Flag protest sparks debate

By Brandon Bowman Current in Carmel

When Carmel resident Scott Diersing displayed his American flag in the early morning following the election of President-Elect Barack Obama, he turned a few heads.

One of those heads belonged to neighbor Larry Feasel, who “couldn’t imagine how an American could do something like that.”

The problem with the flag was its positioning. It was upside down.

“I love this flag and I love this country,” Diersing said. “Having an upside-down flag expresses distress. I did it to display my distress over the platform Barack Obama ran on.”

The United States Flag Code – technically federal law but rarely enforced – states, “The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.”

Feasel takes the rule seriously. He doesn’t see a need to use the flag for protest.

“I talked to the mayor, and he said everyone has a freedom of expression,” he said. “I just don’t like people disrespecting the flag.”

Feasel’s family has deep military ties. His father was in the Navy for 30 years, and his son-in-law is also in the Navy.

“My son-in-law also saw the upside down flag as disrespectful,” Feasel said.

Diersing is no stranger to the U.S. military, either. His great-grandfather fought in World War I, two of his grandfathers

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Carmel resident Scott Diersing fought in World War II, and his father was in the ROTC. He also had uncles in the Vietnam War. After Sept. 11, Diersing tried to enlist as well, but he was unable because of back injuries.

Diersing’s unusual flag display also caught the attention of the Carmel Police Department. Diersing caught an officer circling the house one day.

“I talked to him, and he thought someone in the house was in trouble,” Diersing said.

Diersing has since returned the flag to its original position.

“I was going to keep it up until the inauguration, but it just seemed like the right time to put it back,” he said.

He extended a hand to Feasel following the disagreement.

“I would shake his son-in-law’s hand and thank him for his service,” Diersing sand.

“We could talk about my flag as well. I’d love to tell him how I think about it.”

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TO YOUR DOOR Nails

By K.O. Jackson Current in Carmel

“I saw a need for it,” she said. “Some women are not able to get out of the Hilliary Benefiel enjoys the beauty house. New mothers may not be able to industry. It’s all her professional life has get out of the house and some women are known. busy.”

After graduating from high Benefiel says she gets about school, the Carmel resident 10-15 clients weekly, but her knew the traditional track for business has picked up so much success –attending college – recently that she is considering wasn’t for her. The beauty inhiring more nail technicians. dustry was her calling.

A typical Nails by Hilliary The 42-year-old mother of pedicure costs $35, and manione has managed a spa at the cures are free. But there have BENEFIEL Indianapolis airport. She has been times when Benefiel has worked with Chanel. And done both for free. for 22 years, she has been a licensed nail “There are some cancer patients who are technician. going through so much and are too sick to “I’ve always been in beauty industry,” pay,” she said. “I want to help them.”

Benefiel said. “It’s what I love doing.”

She plans to expand her service to But as every businessperson knows, to cancer patients by the end of January, promaintain success and achieve more sucviding free services to cancer patients in cess, you have to continue improving your nursing homes. craft.

“This is my way of giving back,” she Benefiel seems to be on the right track. said. “I have a client in a nursing home Last year, she started Nails by Hilliary: and it is the most rewarding experience To-Your-Door Nail Services, which serves for me to go to her. She can’t go anywhere, Carmel, Westfield and Noblesville. but she is such a really sweet woman and It’s like ordering pizza – you call her; she appreciates what I do for her. I appreshe brings her nail services to your home, ciate what she does for me.” office or hotel.

understanding the keystone ‘calamity’

Surprisingly, not all of our elected oft is too bad local politics have become so completely embedded in ficials have taken the time to meet with McBride to understand the situation and the Keystone debate. I hear more get on with a solution. Anyone with an questions about the redesign of Keystone Avenue than anything else open mind who takes the time to watch the interview will receive anthese days, and the majority swers to questions like: of questioners are justifiably • Why did Carmel want concerned about what they Keystone from the state in the are reading, hearing and first place? witnessing.

• How much money will ongoDuring the “public coming Keystone maintenance take ment” section of city council from the Carmel taxpayer? meetings on the issue, citizens • Why not just add lanes or have frequently said that gross put this off until the economy mismanagement has caused an improves? inexcusable over-budget ca• How could the engineerlamity. This week, I ask you to ing department have so badly consider, as I did, information underestimated the cost of the from a person “in the know.”

Jeff project?

The information is backed • Why should Carmel citiup with facts and, most imWorrell zens trust city officials and portantly, above the fray and American Structurepoint contractors outside typical Carmel politics. to know what they are doing? Are city City Engineer Mike McBride, a hisofficials wasting our money? torically successful licensed professional • What’s the story on the $4 million in in Carmel, sat down with me for an landscaping and decorative treatments? in-depth, unedited Keystone discussion Politics got us into this situation when for broadcast on the city’s Web site and Brainard gave in to a political foe daring Brighthouse channel 16. him to commit to $90 million. Politics Though I am frequently accused of being Mayor Jim Brainard’s biased crony, should not keep us from a $140 million city improvement with the state writing I am concerned with how my tax dolthe bigger of the two checks. lars are spent. The majority of the time, I agree with the mayor’s efforts to build Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He a world-class city. But just like all of us, recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Brainard is far from perfect.

I don’t like this mess, but Mike helped Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com me understand what went wrong.

Politics got us into this situation when Brainard gave in to a political foe daring him to commit to $90 million.

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Don’t tell me the names of your favorite he number one question my bars. Tell me the other places you go on a readers ask is, “Where is a single weekday evening or Saturday afternoon, person supposed to go to meet and I’ll include them in one of my upcomother singles besides a bar?” ing columns. Many thanks!

This, my friends, is the magic Single friends, here is my call question with no magic answer. to action. I will be at Woodland I have to ask myself, “What Bowl Jan. 16 with my single happened to good, sober fun?” guy and gal friends for some I wish people could get together good ol’-fashioned bowling. without having to get drunk.

Why don’t you join us? Here What happened to playing are the details: cards, going camping, and hangDate: Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. ing out in coffee shops? Frankly, Location: Woodland Bowl, I’m tired of the only places to 3421 E. 96th St., Indianapolis find other singles being swarmed (317-844-4099). with slobbering drunk people Cost: $7 (includes one game in your face asking for your and shoe rental). number, but who can’t even RSVP: You must to RSVP by remember your name. I want Rachael Noble Jan. 9 to nobleadvice@yahoo. more options. Don’t you?

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So where does one go to meet At approximately 7:30 other singles? My single girlp.m., we will go to Bistro de Paris, 11 W. friends and I usually go to coffee shops, Main St. in Carmel, for complimentary Barnes & Noble and/or Borders, the mall, the movie theater, festivals (especially those appetizers.

Feel free to bring a single friend or two in downtown Carmel), new restaurants and community events. And do you know (but they must RSVP), and come sober.

Let’s have intelligent conversation. I hope who we usually see in these places? Other you’ll join us and I look forward to meetsingle women.

So I’m wondering, “Where are the single ing your smiling faces! men hanging out?” Guys, do me a favor.

Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and E-mail me (nobleadvice@yahoo.com) and contributing columnist. She can be reached at let me know where you’re hanging out. nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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ife is about moments, small stories.

It’s about smiling more than you frown. It’s about being the best you can be and striving to top that performance. What would your life become if on every try you redefined yesterday’s definition of your best? Would you have any regrets? Here are my top four suggestions for a happier New Year and, dare I say, a happier life.

Risk more. Don’t be satisfied with status quo. I had a coach in high school who always said, “Winners do things that losers hate to do.” I’ll bet one of those things was mixing it up, changing things until you find the right ingredients.

Smile more. The key to smiling more is

smiling more. What you do in the splitseconds between problem and response translates into your behavior. It’s why some people count to ten. Counting gives you a chance to think, and thinking usually leads to more rational behavior.

Simplify. We humans have a knack for making the simple complex. Keep it simple. Start small and grow big. Everything doesn’t have to be some huge problem; it could be just a bunch of small hurdles. As you clear each one, you get closer to solving the bigger problem.

Remember this absolute fact: David Cain What is worth doing is worth Marketing doing now. Don’t ever wait Change things. It takes only to improve. You don’t need a days to create a new habit – some say just new year or a new month to make things around a month. If you create one positive better. Always take on life with a “start habit each month, you’ll have twelve new now” attitude. Think of it this way: You things to boast about this time next year. aren’t just starting; you are continuing to What if each new, positive habit replaces redefine your best. a bad habit? Then you will have changed David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital twenty-four things in your life for the media and online marketing company in better. I like those numbers. Resolutions Carmel. David welcomes your questions or are overrated. Why not just change somecomments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com. thing for the better every month? You don’t have to wait for the year to end.

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has been helpful, as she has attracted gym members to try Pilates. “I’ve seen so many different types of people come in here and seen how much it has benefited them,” she said. Abbott, formerly a dancer at Walt Disney World in Orlando, became a certified Pilates instructor in 2000 and opened her first Carmel studio in March 2007. Abbott said she encourages members of the community to try out a session of Pilates to see how it can shape their bodies and enhance their health. “It’s really rewarding to me to help people like that,” Abbott said, “so it’s definitely something that I’ll probably do forever.”

MONEY MATTERS What is the biggest loss you have experienced, and how did you recover?

“We had some investment loses, but we’re doing alright.

We cut back on a lot of our travel over Christmas.”

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“We call our situation ‘lock down.’ We reduced credit cards and went to the library to find our entertainment.”

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“I’ve been fortunate at the moment. Biggest problem is dealing with the unknown. I just try to keep in touch with the industry I’m in.”

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Carmel is now home to two Reforming Indy Pilates studios. The second opened Dec. 1 at 820 City Center Dr. The 1,000-square-foot studio, housed in Carmel Total Fitness, will feature more Pilates classes and a more relaxed atmosphere than the first location. The new studio also offers child care. Co-owner and senior instructor Kristen Abbot said the new location

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DISPATCHES Cancer Climbs Worldwide - By the year 2010, cancer may surpass heart disease as the leading cause of death worldwide. Cancer has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 2002. In 2009, 12.4 million people across the globe will be diagnosed with some form of cancer, and 7.6 million will die, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. By 2030, those numbers are expected to grow to 26.4 million diagnosed, with 17 million deaths. Natural health guru Dr. James Mercola says the primary cause of cancer is a diet of sugar and processed foods. He writes extensively on his Web site about cancer cause and prevention in the article “The Coming Cancer Explosion.”

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Pilates Grand Opening - Perfect Pilates Studio, 100 Union St. in Westfield, will host a grand opening celebration Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mayor Andy Cook will be on hand at 11 a.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event is open to the public and will feature free giveaways and Pilates demonstrations, $1 classes starting every half hour and one-day-only sales and discounts on sessions and packages. Free spinal and postural assessments, fitness and weight-loss consultations and chair massages will also be available. For more information, call 317-804-9542 or visit www.perfectpilatesstudio.com.

treadmill in your basement. However you decide to stay active, make it a priority this winter.

Try something new. Winter can be a

good time to take a class that interests you, get back into an old hobby or join a club/group.

Sometimes just stimulating your mind in a different way is enough to re-energize your spirit.

Plan something fun.

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Try keeping a regular exercise routine. You may

not be able to take a leisurely walk after dinner, but make it a point to find an indoor place to walk. Indoor walking tracks, large office buildings, and even malls can be great places to get some exercise. You can also take an exercise class, buy a workout video or dust off that

Whether it’s a gathering with friends and family, a weekend away or a date night with your spouse, having something to look forward to can be enough to boost the spirit.

Winter can be a hard time of year to stay positive and healthy. This winter, try one of these tips to keep you full of energy and off that couch!

Eve Olson, M.D., is the owner and founder of the Olson Center for Wellness. For more information, please e-mail askdrolson@currentincarmel.com, or call 705.1400.

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Cod Liver Oil Exposed - Research indicating a potentially harmful imbalance of vitamins A and D has taken the shine off cod liver oil. Dr. James Mercola no longer recommends the product, though he says fish oil and krill oil are still safe sources of essential omega-3 fats.

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Fifth-Graders Win Grant - The Center for School Improvement and Performance has announced that Julie Williams, a fifth-grade teacher at Carmel Elementary, has been awarded an Economic Education grant for $999. The Living Legacy grant will fund a classroom business project for fifth graders, who will produce holiday and birthday cards for sale. Profits will fund a “Race for the Cure” team in honor and memory of Mrs. Linda Ryker.

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Country music fans may recall a Dan Baird song from a number of years ago about a young man who had trouble with punctuation. His teacher taught him the appropriate use of punctuation marks, and in high school, his ability to punctuate properly helped him score dates.

Don’t believe me? Here are some of the lyrics: I love you, period.

Do you love me, question mark.

Please, please, exclamation point.

I want to hold you in parentheses.

I didn’t say it was a good song.

I’m fairly certain the appropriate use of punctuation is not the secret to getting dates (I don’t know this for certain – ask Rachel Noble for a more definitive answer). I do know, however, that using appropriate end punctuation will keep you from sounding like a 13-year-old girl at a boyband concert.

I’m talking about exclamation points. I think most people are able to figure out when to use question marks, but the exclamation point probably wins “Most Overused Punctuation Mark of the Year” ever year at the Grammies (you know, the grammar award with the same name as some big music award).

Let’s address the boy-band-fan situation. These folks use exclamation points for everything: I need to go to the grocery! I think we’re almost out of lettuce! It’s important to

have lettuce for salads! If you aren’t one of them, you know one. You’ve gotten e-mails from her (they’re usually women or girls, though occasionally a guy gets in on the action).

Everything ends in an exclamation point, as though every sentence contains the most exciting events in history.

Exclamation points are for just that: exclamation. And unless you want to be the boy-band fan who expresses every sentiment as though it’s the most fabulous thing ever, use them sparingly. Very sparingly.

Sparing use doesn’t seem to be a problem in formal writing. It does, however, happen frequently in informal forms of communication like e-mails. In fact, aside from the notes middle-school girls write to one another, I believe e-mail is probably the venue for most exclamation-point misuse.

So reread that email before you hit “send.” If exclamation points end more than five or ten percent of your sentences, you’re probably using too many. Ask yourself honestly, “Is this really a statement of excitement, surprise or other strong emotion?” Then remember F. Scott Fitzgerald, who said, “An exclamation point is like laughing at your own joke.”

Unless, of course, you’re thirteen and writing about the Jonas Brothers. Then you should probably have more exclamation points than sentences.

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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 bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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empowers out teens to make decisions in arenting teenagers presents an their best interest. Our words entirely unique set of of encouragement can normalchallenges. Though ize their up-and-down swings, your children are helping them maintain a balthe same, something ance between self-worth and physiologically, emotionally and mentally takes hold of them self-respect. during the teen years.

Parenting experts agree that We’ve been through teenage when teenagers are encourgrowing pains as well, so we can aged, they learn to appreciate identify what worked and what their own capabilities. They feel worthwhile and empowered to didn’t. We need to tap into our make wise decisions. own teenage experiences and Incorporate encouraging remember how we felt when we were encouraged by our one-liners throughout the day Becky Kapsalis parents. The times and circumsuch as: Ask YiaYia stances may be different, but • “There isn’t anything you can’t feelings are omnipresent. do when you put your mind to it.”

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• “Wow. Look at what you’ve accomplished.”

• “You’re such a good team player” For encouragement, I would give my children this daily ‘cheer’ before they went off to school or an event: “Give a little – give a lot – give it everything you’ve got.” As teenagers, they would roll their eyes and give me a funny look, but deep in my heart I knew they felt encouraged to be the best they could be.

I know I was right because I overhear them reciting the cheer to my grandchildren. Hugs!

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CHS on ‘Brain Game’ - Members of Carmel High School’s academic team will appear on WTHR’s “Brain Game” Jan. 10 at 7 p.m., competing against Anderson High School and Lawrence Central High School in the first round. The CHS team features seniors Nick Cooper, Matthew Johnston and David Yang and sophomore Daniel Goldberg. Senior Kevin Wang and junior Vikas Vavilala serve as alternates.

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Carmel Grants Announced - The Carmel Clay Education Foundation announced its fall grant recipients last week. Carmel Elementary received three fully funded requests. Cindy Baney and other elementary music teachers won $2,500 for the Lyrical Language of Literacy. Patty Cummins and Alison Faustino won $4,000 for After-School All Stars tutoring. Alecia Larkin won $330 for Real World Reflections.

By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield

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It may be hard to see past the subzero temps and the grey cloud cover, but now is the time to think FRESH! There is nothing better to help get rid of the winter blues than to update your look, and 2009 is the time to do just that!

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The economies of fashion It is perhaps the one issue getting the most headlines today: the economy. How will the economic forecasts of 2009 affect your ability to keep up with your look and how can you get the most “bang for your buck?”

When updating your wardrobe, instead of purchasing everything new for top dollar from Saks, focus on a few key items that will keep your wardrobe fresh. Look through your closet and dust off some accessories, shoes and handbags from the past couple years.

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like Victoria Beckham or Katie Holmes.

For those that are a little less daring, try the bob. From shoulder length to slightly shorter, the bob works for most anyone (think Heidi Klum’s new style that she sported at the opening of a new Victoria’s Secret recently in New York City.) A trained stylist will be able to take a classic bob and give it a modern twist.

For those not willing to let their long locks go, never fear!

Long hair with flowing layers is still a style of choice on the runways this season. Long hair, cut and colored correctly will also keep you on the style forefront in 2009. Wear it sleek and straight by day and wavy with a side-part by night.

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When Lipstick Disappears - If your lipstick disappears from the store shelf, try this advice from Good Housekeeping Magazine: “First try the brand’s website. Estee Lauder’s hotline (800-216-7173) offers discontinued products from many of its brands, including Clinique. When all else fails, create a clone of the shade. Giella will copy a lipstick, lip gloss or nail polish hue ($25 to $27; www.giella.com). Three Custom Colors Specialists can re-create any lip color ($55 for two tubes of lipstick; www.threecustom.com).”

- Good Housekeeping A Full Glass is Never Empty Beauty Bible baroness Bobbi Brown has a favorite cocktail to serve to guests: the Yogitini. It’s made with Grey Goose Vodka, a touch of vermouth, three olives and no ice. It was devised by Brown’s friend, Yogi Berra (yes, that Yogi Berra).

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sports. They listened politely when I sughe first time I tried an unconvengested a pair of upholstered chairs instead tional decorating technique was of the typical four to six dining chairs when my daughter, Lauren, was around a table. ready to move from a crib to a It took some time and consideration, bed. This was in the late 1970s, but eventually they embraced when decorating tradition was the idea. Today, two stylized not something to be challenged. wingback chairs are tucked in At first blush, one might the alcove with a small table. If think I did it for economic reayou asked them, I think they sons. Finances were tight, but would say it’s their favorite spot that wasn’t the reason. I just in the home. wanted a room that was not Another atypical use of furtypical or average. nishing was the round coffee Yep, that was the year that I table we installed adjacent hauled a piece of picket fence to the kitchen in place of a into the house and attached it normal kitchen table. We to the end of my daughter’s “big flanked the coffee table with girl” bed. four upholstered chairs, creatIn retrospect, it probably Vicky Earley ing a wonderful place to relax wasn’t the safest bed for a young Design and entertain. child. There were probably The unorthodox does not preservatives in the wood and have to be as controversial as my picketsplinters poised to assault. Regardless, this fence headboard. Vanities made from early inspiration developed into a garden furniture with sinks, armless benches used room complete with rainbows and garden as a coffee tables and upholstered chairs in accessories. the place of dining-room chairs all offer My appreciation for the unusual has matured, but it is still the portico for some unique touches that can help a home transcend the predictable. of my favorite unorthodox projects.

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If the Suit Fits - GQ Magazine’s suitbuying guide offers several tips about how a suit should fit – good information if that suit you’ve been wearing for years seems to have suddenly shrunk.

Jacket: It should button without straining, with about a fist’s worth of room between the button and your chest Sleeve length: You should be able to (just barely) cup your fingers up under the cuffs.

If you decide it’s time to buy a suit, GQ says the two-button is the style of the moment. If you like the three-button, go with the style with the top button near the bottom of the lapel.

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Best Plasma Pioneer Kuro Pro-111FD ($5,000): 50-inch screen has hyper-responsive pixels resulting in 80 percent less stray light and a contrast ratio seven times better than most plasma displays (www.pioneer.com).

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ver the past few weeks, I have seen an increasing number of computers with pop-ups telling the user they’ve been infected with viruses or spyware.

These pop-ups look very official, and they can easily fool you into believing your computer has real problems. The crooks who write these viruses know that when a user sees a recognizable name, they immediately (often without thinking) trust the source and do as Gary Hubbard instructed.

Technology The most common of these viruses, as of late, have been XP Antispyware 2009 and Pro Antispyware 2009. They pop onto your screen, tell you they have found numerous viruses and ask you to “click here” to get rid of them. They will ask for a credit card number. Do not supply them with credit card information.

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Scrapbooking Sanity Scrapbookers often have multiple projects underway (it’s their nature).

The editors of Scrapbooks Etc. Magazine offer this advice for managing unfinished work.

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• “I keep sketches of pages I want to work on pinned up on a bulletin board. If I find myself with an extra hour, I’ll start one of the projects on my list.”

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When Bobbi K. Samples opened the Artist’s Vineyard in Noblesville a few years ago, she planned to use the restaurant/ art gallery to support herself while establishing an audience for her paintings.

The gallery, which she co-owns with her son, usually features month-long exhibitions of local painters, photographers and sculptors.

In January, Samples hangs her own paintings.

“I’m inspired to paint by the beauty around me, especially the colors,” she said.

About seven years ago, Samples felt compelled “by God” to begin drawing with oil pastels. But because she felt her drawings showed little talent, she put the materials aside.

Two years later, Maggie Shively, a friend and fellow artist, encouraged Samples to try painting instead of drawing, noting her intuitive understanding of color.

“When I told (Shively) how much I admired her work, she said, ‘Oh, you could do that,’” Samples said. “I said I’d tried but can’t draw. She said, ‘Painting isn’t about drawing, it’s about light and shadow and you get that.’”

Samples took a few lessons from Shively, and she hasn’t stopped exploring since.

She created 85 paintings in her first year, encouraged by friends and family.

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What: “Hope Inspired” When: Ends Jan. 12 Where: Kuaba Gallery, 876 Massachusetts Ave. in Indianapolis Cost: Free Details: View new works by Christine Drummond of Carmel and paintings by orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe. The paintings by orphans are the result of an inspirational art project (“Ray of Hope”) conducted by Drummond in Zimbabwe. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Kuaba Humanitarian Foundation.

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“I’ve studied under Maggie and also under Randall Scott Harden (a Noblesvillebased landscape painter), but my husband (John W. Samples, executive director of the Christian HolyLand Foundation) is my biggest critic, fan and supporter,” SAMPLES Samples said.

Before opening the Artist’s Vineyard, Samples was a professional dancer and occupation- safety compliance consultant.

After selling her consulting firm, she set out to pursue what she once called “a silly dream” – a career as a painter.

Today, while her son manages the restaurant and wine bar, Samples finds satisfaction in building a community of artists and art patrons in the gallery, which has become a regional art destination.

Samples’ paintings are on display through the end of January at the Artist’s Vineyard, 68 N. Ninth St. in Noblesville.

Visit www.theartistsvineyard.com or call 317-219-3481 for hours and information on other upcoming events.

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one potato, two

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e all know the next line: “two potato, three.” But have you ever really pondered this magnificent vegetable and its importance in history?

If you have, you should know wars have been fought over it, it has saved entire civilizations from starvation, and it caused millions of Irish to flee their homeland. The potato has travelled the globe as a newly discovered superChef Michael food for a dozen naVlasich tions; it was traded Culinary Explorer for its weight in gold during the Klondike gold rush; and it is the fourth-most cultivated and consumed crop trailing only wheat, rice and corn.

Indians first grew potatoes in Peru, where the Spaniards discovered their taste and versatility. They delivered them to the Europeans, who did not accept them, believing they caused diseases like leprosy.

Marie Antoinette first made them popular to the masses, wearing potato blossoms in her hair. Around the same time, a French businessman tricked the public using reverse psychology. He placed armed guards around the potato crops during the day, but removed them at night, allowing thieves to steal the potatoes by the sack-full. This spread the vegetable across the countryside and convinced the common people they had value.

Potatoes first came to America as a present for the governor of Virginia from the governor of Bermuda in the early 1600s.

They became popular when Thomas Jefferson served them at a White House state dinner.

The next major advancement – the potato chip – was invented accidently in 1853. A famous railroad magnate, Cornelius Vanderbilt, had complained about the cottage fries at a restaurant. The chef, outraged, sliced a potato paper-thin, fried it in oil, and sent the pieces to the table. They were an immediate hit with all the guests, and Chef George Crum became the father of America’s favorite snack.

Contrary to popular opinion, potatoes are actually among the most nutritious foods. They are fat-free, low in calories, loaded with complex carbohydrates and high in vitamin C, potassium, fiber and iron.

From the colonial days, the following maxim has been used to distinguish potatoes: “There are two basic types of potatoes: waxy, which are good for boiling, and mealy, which are good for baking and mashing. To determine which you have, make a brine of salt water. If the potato floats, it is waxy; if it sinks it is mealy”.

Now that you can tell the difference, try this easy potato side dish. I use it regularly in banquet events at the Marriott Hotel, and it is always a hit.

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Phoenix Theatre Produces “Love Person” - The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will produce the rolling world premiere of Aditi Brennan Kapil’s Pulitzer Prizenominated “Love Person” Jan. 8 through Jan. 31 in its Frank & Katrina Basile Theatre. The play is presented as a partnership with fellow National New Play Network member theatres Mixed Blood Theatre (Minneapolis) and Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley, CA). Through the partnership, each theatre produces an independent production of the same

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e are nearly through Especially at Christmas, we Christians Christmas, a gift-giving love to say “Jesus Christ is” this or that: season when people reflect He is Truth, Love, Hope, Joy, Mercy, on Jesus Christ more than Salvation, the Way, Light, the Good any other time of year.

Shepherd, the Prince of Peace, the I say “nearly” because the Wonderful Counselor, etc. Then orthodox (Greek, Russian, eastwe harshly judge and/or argue ern, etc.) Christmas is actually with those who look at us and tomorrow. Also, fans of “The say, “I don’t understand.”

Twelve Days of Christmas” If there is one thing we should should know that Jan. 5 or 6, know as Christians, it is that our depending on which part of the actions are our real witness, not world you’re in, is the 12th day. our words. “No one is argued to Today marks the start of faith,” Cal Thomas wrote recently. the ecclesiastical season of As badly as we may want others Epiphany (Gregorian calendar), to understand our faith, we can celebrating the Magi’s visit to no more do that alone than we the child Jesus and thereby can provide salvation. Helping us manifesting Christ to the genunderstand our faith is the Holy Bob Walters tiles (a very big deal…it meant Spirit’s job; salvation is Christ’s job.

Spirituality Jesus came for all mankind).

And this is true: We can’t, Feel free to Google any of won’t understand Christ until we these terms if you care to ingest a larger involve the Holy Spirit. dose of church history and ecclesiastical traWhen Christmas is over, many people dition. Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant stop reflecting on Jesus. Believers should Christians agree on Christ’s position as son make every day a reflection of Jesus that in the father-son-spirit trinity, but they take will make others ask the Holy Spirit to vastly different approaches to doctrine, wor- awaken an understanding inside of them. ship, salvation and church organization.

That understanding is a gift God proChristianity can look very confusing from vides every day of the year. the outside. Shoot, it can look very confusBob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) isn’t missing ing from the inside. But many of us arrive at his own advice about words. That’s why these a point where faith overrides confusion, and columns are short. for that we must thank the Holy Spirit.

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The play is performed in American Sign Language, Sanskrit, spoken English, and projected e-mail. For more information, call 317-635-2381 or visit www. phoenixtheatre.org.

‘Peter Pan’ at Carmel High Carmel High School’s performing arts department has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Peter Pan.” Tickets, priced at $7 and $10, on sale Jan. 6 in the high school bookstore, which is open on school days from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Tickets also may be ordered on line at http://ccs.tix.com. To become a patron, which includes two tickets and a listing in the program for $30, contact drama director Maggie Cassidy at 317-846-7721, ext. 7477 or mcassidy@ccs.k12. in.us. The play will open in the high school’s Dale E. Graham Auditorium Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

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As reptiles grow more popular as pets, it’s important to understand proper handling procedures.

Wash hands after each handling.

A small amount of salmonella bacteria is harbored in the intestines of nearly all animals. Your pet reptiles and amphibians can become carriers. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning in people include loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. If salmonella poisoning is suspected, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

Salmonella occurs when a salmonella bacterium is allowed to multiply, often the result of unsanitary conditions or contaminated foods like spoiled meat. As a precaution, reptile owners should always wash their hands after handling their pets.

Children need to be reminded of this necessary hand-washing routine, especially before eating or touching food.

pets of the week Diamond is a 1-year-old female black and white American pit bull terrier. She is a beautiful girl who desperately needs to find her forever family. She arrived at the shelter when her previous owner could no longer keep her. She is unsure of her current surroundings and just wants to learn the comforts of a warm and loving home. Diamond knows the commands “sit,” “down” and “shake,” and she is gentle when taking treats. Because Diamond is feeling insecure, we feel she is best suited in a home with adults or teenage children.

Rasta is a 3-year-old female black DLH. She is an extremely loving little girl who absolutely loves to give hugs – real hugs with her front legs resting on your shoulders! Rasta is spayed and she needs a loving family who will keep her gorgeous coat brushed.

She arrived at the shelter with her fur so matted it looked like she had dreadlocks – not a good look for a kitty. Rasta would love to find her forever home.

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

Reptiles carrying the salmonella bacteria may display the following symptoms: greenish feces with green or yellow-stained wet uric acid, loss of appetite, enteritis (inflammation of the intestines) and pneumonia. If you notice these symptoms, have your pet examined by a veterinarian.

Socializing snakes: Though it is always safe to hold a snake firmly behind its head, it is not the best way to socialize or tame a pet snake. The snake will consider this method an unfriendly form of restraint.

Wearing gloves to tame an unsocialized snake is best. Using both hands, firmly but gently lift the snake from its housing unit.

Once you are comfortable holding your pet, loosen your grip, allowing the snake to move freely. If it tries to slither away, support its body with one hand and lead it back toward you with the other.

Lounging with lizards: Lizards should never be picked up by their tails, as this appendage can break off.

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Small lizards generally tame quite quickly. Larger species, however, require more patience. Before handling, owners should have their lizard’s toenails clipped to prevent scratching. Socialization sessions should begin with owners wearing gloves and keeping a firm grip (without squeezing) behind their lizard’s head. Once the lizard is tame to your touch, allow it to rest in the palm of your hand or lay against your torso.

Taming turtles: Most pet turtles and tortoises are harmless, making handling easy. However, some aquatic turtles can nip, so it is advisable to pick up all turtles from the rear of the shell. With repeated socialization, even the most introverted turtles will become tame, enjoying human attention.

Article courtesy of Petland, Carmel. For more information, contact Juan Lopez at 317-569-PETS.

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e were both afraid to go into the room. We walked back and forth in front of the door for several days, avoiding the inevitable.

Things were piling up outside, and I knew we couldn’t hold out forever.

But I didn’t want to be first, nor did Mary Ellen.

Our son Brett was home from college for winter break. “Brett, you try it,” I said. “I’m just not comfortable with the whole idea.

Dick Wolfsie It’s so big. And so Humor blue. I’m scared to death of it.”

“Dad, they’re just laundry machines.”

Easy for him to say. He’s young. He grew up in the high-tech world of computers and iPods. When I was his age, Post-it notes were the rage. Now, I was faced with technology I would have to master sooner or later. Our old washer-dryer set had been on the fritz, and as luck would have it, my wife won a brand new set of appliances in a raffle.

They arrived last week, and I watched as a crack technician installed the two behemoths.

“Don’t I get instructions?” I asked. I expected a short tutorial. Instead, I got a 74-page manual. In four languages.

I stared at the appliances for several minutes. Our laundry room looked like the cockpit of a 747. Between the machines, there were more than threedozen buttons. Each not only lit up when touched, but emitted a series of short, annoying beeps as if it were trying to communicate with me (like in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”).

Our old washer had two settings.

Changing from the normal cycle to the gentle cycle is not something a man does lightly, so I never messed with that. My wife sometimes ventured there, but for the most part, the Wolfsies put a normal spin on things.

I don’t have a lot of confidence with washers, in general. My wife won’t let me load the dishwasher because she says I don’t respect the slots. I think this is a design flaw inherent in the product. When I load my camera, I have very few decisions to make. I don’t have a gun, but it seems to me that the people who manufacture firearms make it pretty clear where to stick the bullet, so that even after a few Coors Lights, you’ll get it right.

Somehow, I end up melting all the Tupperware. I’m okay with cups and glasses, though my wife claims it matters which end is up. I think that’s just an affectation

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on her part. Mary Ellen also has this thing about rinsing dishes before putting them in the washer, but you don’t run underwear under hot water before throwing them in the washer. Am I right? I can see you nodding your head.

I scanned the buttons on the new Whirlpool and eyed the dial, which gave my options like silk, quick wash or wool.

One setting said hand washables, but I wasn’t going to stick my mitts in there

while that monster was turning. The setting for big, bulky items was OK with me, but I think the whole idea scared the dog half to death. One setting said sanitize, which I thought they threw in with every cycle.

The dryer had a setting called super hot, which I told my wife was especially for her. If we had been in a fancy restaurant, that might have gone over well. But we were home, standing knee-deep in dirty sheets and pillow cases.

My favorite button is the one that adjusts the volume of the other buttons, so that if you’re down in the basement, you can hear the machine upstairs alert you that it stopped washing and began spinning. I’m amazed Mary Ellen and I ever managed without this feature.

I have to go now. My socks are calling.

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