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It is our position that we must exercise extreme caution when interacting with strangers on via web. The internet has changed the way we live in many positive ways.

However, the anonymity of the internet has opened a Pandora’s box of dangerous behavior. Pedophiles and sexual predators have learned to use technology for their own evil purposes.

Recently, a young Hamilton County resident was murdered by a stranger he met on an online dating website. The reality is that danger may lurk not just outside your door, but maybe now within your doors through the family computer. However, we can reduce the risk of being victimized. We can talk to our kids (including college age children) about online safety.

We can utilize parental control software. Follow age limits on social networking websites. Monitor our children›s usage of chat rooms. A child’s computer should be out where you can see it, not in the child’s bedroom. Beware of private email addresses for young children. Use family email addresses and/or email filters. Even as times have changed, some things remain the same. The old rule, never talk to strangers, now includes strangers on the internet.

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It is our position that internet users can expect no inherent right to privacy. Since it’s advent, the focus of public debate has been the internet’s availability of explicit content to minors, the availability of information such as how to make home-made bombs, and the ability of Internet Service Providers to filter information or restrict use where such use does not suit their own best interest. All three of these hot topics have served as ample distraction for advertisers to seek better information on users oftentimes crossing the blurred lines of online privacy.

Recently, both Google and Facebook have faced lawsuits and regulatory reprimand because personal information about their users was divulged to advertisers. While information on a general, statistical level is good for many things including improving quality of products for consumers- specific information about a particular internet user is good for more sinister purposes.

While we support consumer privacy regulation, the speed at which the technology changes and the lacking ability of authorities to track down wrongdoers give us little hope for a safe and private internet environment. Users should avoid non-trusted sites, delete emails from any unknown source, change passwords frequently, and use common sense while browsing.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

In Miami, Fla, it is illegal for a man to wear any kind of strapless gown.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

ARTICLE 4. Legislative.

Section 9. The sessions of the General Assembly shall be held at the capitol of the State, commencing on the Tuesday next after the second Monday in January of each year in which the General Assembly meets unless a different day or place shall have been appointed by law. But if, in the opinion of the Governor, the public welfare shall require it, he may, at any time by proclamation, call a special session. The length and frequency

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of the sessions of the General Assembly shall be fixed by law.

(History: As Amended November 3, 1970. The schedule adopted with the 1970 amendment to Article 4, Section 9 was stricken out by the November 6, 1984, amendment).

Section 10. Each House, when assembled, shall choose its own officers, the President of the Senate excepted; judge the elections, qualifications, and returns of its own members; determine its rules of proceeding, and sit upon its own adjournment. But neither House shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any place other than that in which it may be sitting.

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From the backshop Derail the mass transit proposal This is another of those issues that just … won’t … go … away. We’re talking today about a mass-transit proposal, which we strongly oppose, that would loop Westfield into the discussion. Indy Connect has studied possibilities and proposed what it believes to be a feasible plan to connect riders from Hamilton, Boone, Marion, Hendricks, Johnson and Hancock counties to downtown Indianapolis. We’re giving this plan the thumbs-down before it gains possible momentum in the Legislature (although we don’t believe those folks aren’t going to fork over much, if anything, in the coming era of reduced spending). Two and a half billion dollars, folks? You wanna pay your share of that? We don’t. Since the Legislature probably won’t, either, it seems likely it would fall to each county to ante up by way of a ballot measure. To be taxed by the county for this would be onerous. It’s just as burdensome to consider the unsavory characters and circumstances mass transit would bring to our growing city. Let’s derail it before it gets even more serious attention. Tell your county representatives that you will not stand for it.

We don’t need it.

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg it is with great pleasure that we inform you: They’re back, folks, and presumably better than ever. The Noblesville Symphony Orchestra, begun as a division of the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, is scheduled to reunite for a solo show, Dec. 10 at Noblesville High School. The event gets under way at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Richard Sowers, will feature time-honored holiday season favorites, including the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky, and there will be audience-participation opportunities. We urge you to do your part to pack the house. For tickets, all of which are general admission, visit www.noblesvillesymphony.org or call 776.8878.

COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker Now that the last autumn leaves are finally falling from the trees and the turkey has been ordered, our thoughts shift from the halcyon days of summer to the short, cold days ahead.

But even as we brace for blustery winter, we anticipate happy prospects of joining family and friends in celebration of the various holidays of our own tradition. While we do not make merry in the same way (or even for the same reason), Americans are, in unison, preparing to rejoice.

The mailbox is stuffed with catalogs and magazines, paving the way for seasonal revelry. One such periodical arrived on our doorstep slightly before Halloween – its cover proclaiming a return to the simple joys for the season. Inside a calendar layout proclaimed the important holidays and milestones to be remembered in the upcoming final month of the year. December 1, it said, initiates Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights recalled by Jews around the world. December 4, National Cookie Day, will no doubt be a day of great joy to my nine-year-

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While we do not make merry in the same way (or even for the same reason), Americans are, in unison, preparing to rejoice.

two blocks from Carmel City Hall. Looking at the list of polling places, there are several polling places closer to my house. I even drive by two polling places on the way to mine.

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old son. The sixth brings St. Nicholas day. The eight recognizes Bodhi Day, honoring Buddha’s enlightenment. Kwanzaa kicks off a seven-day celebration of African-American culture on the 26th – the same day the Brits & Canadians enjoy the eponymous Boxing Day. For December 25, the publication simply writes “Very Merry.” It seems the word Christmas did not survive editorial review. This particular omission, intentional partisan statement or not, reminds one of the importance of celebrating our own personal traditions. Whether we attend mass on Christmas morning or prefer the frivolity of Festivus for the Rest of Us, no overt political correctness or social pressure should bar us from joining hands both in celebration of the plurality that is America AND to remember that individual beliefs have created our everlasting social aggregate.

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5. I provide solid water-cooler fodder.

Hemorrhoids, PTO fundraisers, minivan obituaries, raccoon extermination, homeschooling … what would you talk about with your gal pals at Wednesday Bible Study or Thursday MOPS if it weren’t for me? The northern Indy suburbs need some spice every once in a while; consider me your weekly dose of cayenne pepper!

6. I provide an opportunity for you to help others. A large portion of my Current paycheck goes toward providing crickets for my son’s gecko, a valued member of the Wilson clan. By continuing to read my column, you’re keeping me employed and little Quickie alive! God bless you!

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You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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» County tourism grows – The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau recently commissioned a study to determine the visitor spending and tourism economic impact at the county’s lodging facilities, attractions, campgrounds and restaurants in 2008 and 2009. When adjusted for inflation, the results show that tourism economic impact grew 3.1 percent annually between 2007 and 2009. The results also show that direct spending by travelers to Hamilton County contributed to more than 4,000 jobs with a total payroll of $82 million.

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» Holiday closing – In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Westfield Washington Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and remain closed on Thursday. The library will be open for regular hours on Friday, November 26. » Holiday bazaar - Maple Glen Elementary School’s PTO will holds present its Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bazaar will feature vendors, a bake sale and crafts for kids. The school is at 17171 Ditch Road. For more information, contact Jennifer Mroch at jmroch4@tds.net. » Volunteers needed at Agape – Agape Therapeutic Center in Cicero is looking for volunteers to assist riders, helping to guide the horse around the indoor arena and through the wooded trails that surround the property. For more information please contact Madie Goeller at 773-7433 ext. 18.

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3. I help you define your views. Consider me your personal devil’s advocate. The more I challenge your politics, platforms and positions and attempt to offer a different side of a story, the more refined your own thoughts become and, hopefully, the stronger your convictions. The best debaters are those well versed on both sides of an issue, and I’m thrilled to be offering you the Democrat, middle-class, workingmom take on life. (No need for specifics; I don’t want you stroking out before finishing this article; see No. 2.)

4. I’m your guilty pleasure. Like a horrible car accident, you just can’t help but stare at my column each week, even though you tell yourself you really shouldn’t read such “trash.” But it’s OK! You’re allowed to indulge yourself every once in a while.

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» Personal safety class – The Westfield Police Department will be hosting a personal safety class in an effort to educate, inform and protect residents. The class is titled “Refuse to be a Victim” and it will be held Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westfield Public Safety Building (17535 Dartown Road). The class is free for Westfield residents and space is limited. To make a reservation, please contact Lt. Mike Seagrave at 804-3200 or email mseagrave@westfield.in.gov.

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By Danielle Wilson My Current email account has been down for a few months due to some technical difficulties resulting from our move. While I’m sorry I’ve been unable to hear from and respond to my fans, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the absence of hate mail, although the powers-to-be (read: Steve Greenberg) have occasionally passed along some of the more potent letters.

About once every six months, I defend myself to these folks, but this time, with Thanksgiving upon us, I’m taking a new approach. Here’s why you should feel thankful for my column: 1. I make you feel better about yourself.

I’ve been called a “sinner,” “drunk” and “child abuser,” I’m apparently going to hell, and I will supposedly be divorced by 2012 because of the way I treat my husband. I’m also rarely funny and consistently cross the stupid line. How great you must feel in comparison to me!

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Cook highlights successes of 2010

By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield Despite the sputtering economy, Mayor Andy Cook said 2010 has been a successful year for the city of Westfield in many ways.

Cook delivered his annual State of the City Address before members of the local business community at the Bridgewater Club last Thursday afternoon. The speech, Cook’s fourth yearly address dating back to his days in the Town Council, was enCook titled “Highlights and Headlines” and focused on the city’s notable achievements and financial management.

Cook specifically discussed about seven programs and projects during his address, including the groundbreaking of the city’s third and largest fire station, the completion of a new allinclusive playground at Freedom Trail Park, the completion of the Grand Junction’s first phase, the announcement of the location of the Family Sports Capital of America development, the beginning of the Run with a Cop program and progress made in plans for a public safety train-

ing facility. He perhaps spent the most time, however, discussing the successes of the Westfield Youth Assistance Program in its first year.

Those successes include more than 200 children referred to and 45 completing a program that has little to no funding. The YAP is a unique program that identifies youth headed down the wrong path before intervening through mentors to steer their lives back in the right direction.

“This is the most meaningful and most effective of anything we have going because it works with our most important asset,” Cook said.

The second half of Cook’s address detailed the city’s current finances, which he said are in good shape despite the recession thanks to a citywide approach to doing more with less. In the address, Cook said the city is anticipating more than $1.5 million in appropriated funds to be unused this year. Additionally, the city’s Rainy Day Fund, its savings account, has exceeded $1 million – up from $400,000 in 2007.

“I think a lot of people are looking at what Westfield’s doing and it’s because of our department heads and our City Council,” Cook said.

“We’ve been able to get through these times because our City Council, department heads and city employees have been thinking.”

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Emily Yott Foundation helping kids with cancer

By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield Jim and Stephanie Yott never imagined themselves as gung-ho fundraisers. But after experiencing the overwhelming kindness of organizations aimed at helping families of kids with cancer and subsequently losing their youngest daughter, Emily, to leukemia, they felt driven to help others in the way they had been helped.

Thus, the Emily Yott Foundation was born.

“What’s really setting the stage for the foundation are different things that happened [to us],” Jim explains. The Yotts were beneficiaries of a variety of programs: Indiana Canine Assistance Network (ICAN), A Special Wish Foundation, and Give Kids the World among others.

Stephanie adds that it wasn’t just big charitable organizations that helped them, either: “We were just overwhelmed, people would just send us money. We’d open the mailbox, and there would be a check for $500.”

Emily Yott was two years old when she lost her battle to leukemia after 14 months of intense treatment, including a stem cell transplant.

“We felt like we could never repay the people who helped us specifically, but we could do similar things for other people,” Stephanie says.

Their first step was to set up an endowment through The Legacy Fund of Hamilton County.

“We wanted something that would extend in time,” Jim explains. They added another dimension to the foundation shortly thereafter:

their own 501-3c fund. The 501-3c has allowed the Yotts to donate more money immediately rather than waiting for returns on the endowment. “That’s been really rewarding,” Jim adds.

The Yotts also wanted to be able to help families, especially Hamilton County families, more directly than if they raised money for a national organization such as the American Cancer Society. “We wanted to help families forced to travel the journey of childhood cancer,” Jim explains. “Here we can raise money and [affect families directly].” He cites as an example a young cancer survivor who had outgrown her leg prosthetic: The Emily Yott Foundation was able to donate enough money to offset the outof-pocket cost for the new limb.

The Foundation has also made directed donations to several other families and local organizations. Thirteen Wii bundles were purchased this year for stem cell patients at Riley, Nintendo DS game systems were given to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital for kids receiving treatment, the foundation sponsored an ICAN puppy, and it helped grant two wishes through A Special Wish Foundation for local kids with cancer.

“We want people to know that we exist,” Jim explains. Stephanie adds, “We want to be well known – especially in Hamilton County – and we want people to know we’re here, and we can help.”

If you would like more information about The Emily Yott Foundation, visit the website at www.emilyyottfoundation.com.

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(Above) Owner Tammy Wittmann has invited several local musical groups to perform and artists to visit also.

Here local artist Carol Skinner works at the business.

(Right) At the open house locally based musician Jennie DeVoe came to perform.

Local business sponsors arts and philanthropies Current in Westfield Wittmann 20/20 Family Eye Care is hosting a fundraiser and special event the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Just a few months old, the Wittmann has hosted several youth performing arts groups, and this Saturday, Nov. 27 will have several Carmel High School students performing Christmas carols in costume. Any patrons who bring in old eye glasses for the Lions Club

or a non-perishable food item for Third Phases Women’s and Children’s shelter will be entered for a drawing for credit for a visit. There will be free hot beverages to warm up chilly shoppers and the performances last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wittmann 20/20 Family Eye Care is located at 2792 E. 146th Street. For more information call (317) 843-2020.

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COMMENTARY

By Ken Kingshill While we were out of town on Fall Break, I noticed a story on the front page of the USA Today that started to make my blood boil.

It stated that the Federal Highway Administration is requiring municipalities to change all their street signs from “THIS” to “This.” Apparently, back in 2003 someone did a study and determined that aging baby boomers like me have a harder time reading ALL CAPS. Therefore, in an effort to save lives, new federal regulations decreed that all street signs must be replaced by 2018 at local expense.

Muttering something about unfunded federal mandates, I dropped the paper and fired off an email to the Mayor and the Director of Public Works wondering if we were on top of this abomination. It was clear from their quick responses that my written words had failed to convey my utter disgust of the situation.

The Mayor replied that we are currently in the process of changing the signs. The Public

Works Director stated that we had secured a federal grant for approximately $200,000 to replace many of our street signs.

OK then . . . .

Apparently, we hadn’t gone off half-cocked, kicking and screaming about how terrible it was for the federal government to make us do this at our own expense (as I initially did). We weren’t quoted in the newspaper grandstanding about our displeasure and wondering how we were ever going to comply with this ridiculous dictate. The article I read had several such statements from officials of some rather well known cities.

Instead, we quietly exercised some initiative and found a way for the federal government to pay for their pesky unfunded mandate. Well done, if I may say so myself.

City Councilor Ken Kingshill is a Westfield resident and Realtor.

You may e-mail him at kkingshill@ westfield.in.gov.

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Taking to the skies size which easily seats eight and a Gulfstream or G IV, which can seat 10 and can do seven to eight hours of flight time. This plane, according to Blake, can even fly to Europe.

“This is different than flying with someone else such as a fixed-base operator where no one knows you,” Blake explained. “You go to a private terminal where we know you by name. It’s really more of a boutique experience.”

A local company is developing the world of private air travel

By Christine Bavender Current in Westfield Imagine flying the friendly skies without the hassle of crowded airports, long security lines or a horrible seatmate. It is possible to have the quiet oasis of your own, private flying experience in central Indiana.

Founded in 1999 in Omaha, Neb. and with locations in three other cities, including Indianapolis, Jet Linx offers a more personalized approach to private jet travel that has survived the down economy.

“It’s all about time, time for the meetings or time for the family, and for most it’s the combination of both,” said Casey Blake, president, Jet Linx Indianapolis. “We allow people to get more done and to be more successful at getting it done whatever they are prioritizing their time to do.”

How does it work?

Though one-time flights are offered, Jet Linx primarily works on a membership basis.

A $25,000 deposit is required upfront. That guarantees access and availability to a private jet with a 48 hour notice. Once a jet is booked, the member is then billed the applicable hourly rate for the aircraft based on the flight. These rates can be about $4,500 per hour of flight time for a medium-sized jet, though the number of passengers does not affect the price.

According to Blake, because of the “guarantees of service and simplicity of our programs,” Jet Linx attracts not only the business

Overcoming the recession

Blake traveler but the leisure traveler as well.

Located near Indianapolis International Airport, the company has a staff of five full-time and two part-time employees, including Blake, as well as 17 pilots who are all local. Planes include a light jet which can seat six to eight comfortably, the mid

The economy affected the private planes business just as it did so many others.

“We noticed a drop like everyone else, but it wasn’t in terms of the number of clients we service, it was how often they were flying. So we retained our client base, they were just flying less during the recession,” Blake said. “For example purposes, people started flying only seven times a year rather than 10 times a year like they were pre-recession. So, I’d say we saw a 30 percent drop in our existing client base.”

Blake said the company’s revenue mirrors the ups and downs of the stock market, so Jet Linx was certainly affected by the economic downturn. However, it was able to weather the storm by maintaining a local focus. While other private flight companies in the area attempted to expand nationally, Jet Linx remained focused on catering to central Indiana only.

Ready for the future

Despite fluctuating numbers and the recession, Jet Linx has worked hard to get ahead of the curve and become a business for what Blake calls the new economy. Currently, Jet Linx has 25 members locally, with one new member typically added each month.

“The thing about flying privately is yes, it is expensive and we understand that,” he said.

“But if you look at our program on national scale you will find the deposit we have is the smallest cash investment and we offer the lowest hourly rates, therefore providing the best value.”

That’s not to say Jet Linx is the only on-demand operator in the state or across the nation.

“But Jet Linx is the only one that guarantees these services 24/7/365 on a local scale and has the depth of organization we do,” Blake said.

“Our fleet is 30 aircraft plus between the four locations. So, we essentially have the infrastructure of a national organization through our corporate office and four locations.”

That, coupled with a continued focus on giving clients the best customer experience possible, will help ensure Jet Linx keeps flying far into the future.

“If we can create an experience where our existing clients are so happy with our service that they talk about it with their friends and business associates, we’ve accomplished two goals, we’ve exceeded our clients’ expectations and we’ve put ourselves in a position to win new business.”

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John Nagy (left) and Kyle Dill are two of Jet Linx's 17 pilots.

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DISPATCHES » ‘Read Like a Rock Star’ – Join the Westfield Washington Public Library Dec. 4, at 10 a.m., at the Westfield High School Auditorium, for the free concert “Read Like a Rock Star.” The program has motivated more than 250,000 kids across America to get reading.

With songs inspired by “Alice in Wonderland,” “Captain Underpants,” and more, kids can experience the connection between reading and songwriting. For more information, visit www.wwpl.lib.in.us. » College presidents’ income rising – Parents struggling with high tuition bills might be fuming when they look at the list of the top-paid presidents of private colleges and universities. The annual analysis of tax records by the Chronicle of Higher Education found 30 top executives out of the 448 institutions the Chronicle surveyed received a total compensation of more than $1 million in 2008. More than 20 percent had a compensation package that exceeded $600,000.

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» Ghost writer: Ed students most likely to cheat – The current issue of the “Chronicle of Higher Education” features a story by a professional ghost-writer of college student papers. One passage is particularly eye catching: “it’s hard to determine which course of study is most infested with cheating. But I’d say education is the worst. I’ve written papers for students in elementary-education programs… I’ve written essays for those studying to become school administrators, and I’ve completed theses for those on course to become principals….”

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Attitudes that are born of resilience PARENTING

By Becky Kapsalis Radio Commentator Paul Harvey wrote this The famed poet, Robert Frost, attributes his resilience and much of his success to the hardships and sacrifices he endured during his childhood. While most of us do not want to pass on any hardships to our children, we indeed have a responsibility to teach them to sacrifice and respect the things provided for them.

Beyond the materialism is a plethora of nontangibles that contribute to the overall well being of our children. It has been said that children are much more resilient than adults. Unless we teach them what it takes to be resilient, they may never experience the sense of accomplishment sacrifice begets.

We can live, teach and learn from our own sacrifices. Our children’ s adversities may come in different forms, but the attitudes towards these adversities are one in the same. For example, we can shape their attitudes and teach them resilience by …

1. Living within our means, and wanting only those things we can afford or have earned.

2. Sharing, without complaint, our time, talent or treasure.

3. Working smart to fulfill the family’s needs.

4. Not wanting more than we need.

5. Separating wants from needs.

6. Choosing what matters rather than what’s popular.

7. Carrying our own weight of responsibility.

8. Celebrating others’ successes.

9. Being humble. We are no less important or better than anyone else.

10. Being charitable. Giving a little, giving a lot, just giving of ourselves of what we’ve got.

11. Sacrificing time and talent, turning ordinary days into extraordinary days.

12. Appreciating all our material wealth, but living each day as though we’ve lost it all and are left with who we are.

Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday of mine because it involves giving of thanks. Thanks that does not cost a thing and is no greater gift to give. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Thank you for sharing your time with me.

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GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney Thursday is Thanksgiving, if you haven’t noticed, and the next day – Black Friday – is the biggest shopping day of the year. I will be doing my part to stimulate the economy on Black Friday by getting up at an ungodly hour to try to nab some deals on gifts for friends and family, and I presume many of you will be doing the same.

I’ll be hitting up some of my major favorites: Target, Wal-Mart, and Meijer. Did you notice that I wrote Meijer, and not Meijer’s? There’s a reason for that. The store name is Meijer, not Meijer’s. But if I had a quarter for every time I heard someone say he or she was going to Meijer’s, I’d be able to stop writing this column and retire to Tahiti.

I’m not sure exactly where this issue stems from, but there are a number of store names – particularly those that are or sound like a last name – that people nearly automatically assign possessive status to. Think about it: JCPenney, Nordstrom, Meijer, Eddie Bauer. How many times have you heard someone (yourself included) say JCPenney’s, Nordstrom’s, Meijer’s, Eddie Bauer’s?

The whole issue arises because many people, when they don’t have the store name directly in front of them, simply don’t remember which stores are plural, possessive, or both. So they add the “S” sound to the end of any store that sounds like it could be that way.

The error tends not to happen with certain

stores, though. Take my earlier mention of Target and Wal-Mart. Ever hear anyone add the “S” sound to the end of those? I’m guessing not.

While I don’t generally think this is a big deal in casual conversation or even ultra-casual writing (such as a list of stores you need to hit on Black Friday), in any formal documents or speaking engagements, it is important to be correct. I can remember a meeting in which a mall representative kept using JCPenney as an example, but she kept saying, “JCPenney’s will be open late,” or “JCPenney’s and other anchor stores.” Is it a huge deal? Not really. But it did make it seem that she didn’t know the actual name of the store, and for a mall representative, that’s not so good.

The end-all-be-all of the situation is this: Know your audience. If you’re chatting with friends or writing an informal email to friends or family, you probably don’t have to be as careful with how your say or write the store names. But if you’re writing anything that is to be published or speaking to a group, it’s always wise to use care.

And if you see me Friday morning, please don’t judge me by my appearance. Three a.m. is mighty early.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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The deal will allow passengers on AirTran, Delta and Virgin America to access Gogo Wi-Fi Internet service for free between Nov 20 and Jan. 2, 2011. Gogo normally costs $12.95 a day for flights over three hours, and the promotion will be available on more than 700 planes and to about 15 million expected passengers during the holiday season, Google says.

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-Associated Press » Artists encouraged to apply for grant - Hoosier artists in selected disciplines have until February 14, 2011 to submit applications for the Indiana Arts Commissions’ Individual Artist Program (IAP) grant. Individual artists living and working in Indiana may apply for up to $2,000 from the IAP grant. The grants are intended to assist artists with specific project-related costs, helping them further their careers and provide public benefit. Guidelines: www.in.gov/arts/individualartistprogram.htm. » Select travel days carefully – Look for flights that depart on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday, when fares are generally at their lowest, according to George Hobica, founder of airfarewatchdog.com. Also worth noting: on many routes, travelers pay a premium for round-trips that don’t include a Saturday.

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“A Year with Frog and Toad,” conceived by Adrianne Lobel, is very true to the story told in the books.

This production is well attended by families, and gets great responses from both adults and children. “It follows through all the seasons and is a really great story about friendship and what makes us all different. It’s really close to the heart,” Judy Fitzgerald, director of the musical, said. It takes its viewer’s through a journey of two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. This musical has been said to be enjoyable for people of all ages.

A coloring contest will be held for all participating attendees 12 and under. Children entering the contest will receive and immediate five dollars off their ticket price and are entered in a contest for the grand prize basket full of “A Year with Frog and Toad” books and keepsakes.

Simply download and print the picture off website www.actorstheatreofindiana.org, then color

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Frog and Toad are best of friends and have many grand adventures in the musical production

and bring to the door the day of the production to enter.

This production will run five times over December 3 to December 5 at 6701 Zionsville Rd.

Call for tickets or questions at (317) 216-5455, or visit their website at www.actorstheatreofindiana.org.

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Towner Whitney begins her story by telling the reader her real name is Sophya and that you shouldn’t believe what she says because she lies all the time. Actually, Towner has gaps in her memory, which began after her mental breakdown as a result of tragic events years before involving her twin sister, Lyndley. Towner eventually fled her childhood home of Salem, Mass. for California, but has now returned to settle the affairs of her great aunt Eva, who died suddenly and mysteriously.

Being home again brings back both happy and painful memories of her life growing up on Yellow-Dog Island, off the Salem shore, with her unloving mother, May, her little brother, Beazer, and her sister, Lyndley. The Whitney women all are lace readers. They have the gift of seeing the future through the patterns of lace. However the future that Towner sees is related to the past, and she is not sure what is real and what is illusion.

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The scoop: Burrito Joe’s is a fairly new establishment in the old Sinclair service station at 10th and Cherry, offering variety of Mexican fast-food in a family-oriented setting.

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THEATRE Alice in Wonderland

Directed by Connie Murello-Todd, the musical with book and lyrics by Jim Eiler, takes its viewers on a trip through the rabbit’s hole and into wonderland, Nov. 26-Dec. 12, at the Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave. Meet all the characters: Alice, the cheshire cat, the march hare, the mad hatter, the queen of hearts and more. Reservations are required for all performances. Call 317.773.1085. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for ages 12 and younger. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Redneck Christmas

Main Street Productions at Westfield Playhouse is bringing a little Redneck to Christmas. "A Good Old Fashioned Country Redneck Christmas" opens for a limited engagement on Thursday, December 2. Show dates are December 2 – 5, and 9 – 12. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m. curtain for Sunday matinees. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors. For reservations, call 896-2707. For details, visit www.westfieldplayhouse.org.

A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010

Inspired by the Golden Age of television, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, is taking a fresh approach to its own original holiday extravaganza, "A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010", opening its 18th edition, Nov. 26 and continuing through Dec. 23. The new version is styled after the classic variety shows of Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Dinah Shore and Bob Hope. For reservations, call 317.872.9664.

Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays. For complete show schedule, visit www. beefandboards.com.

A Carol of Christmas

The Family Praise Center, 2140 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, is presenting two dinner theater performances of "A Carol of Christmas," a musical adaptation of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 3 and 4, and a free Community and Family Day performance Dec. 5. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:45 p.m. Reserved-seat tickets are $15. The free family performance is at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 317.773.4630 or visit www.familypraisecenter.com.

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LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.

Friday – Endless Summer Band Saturday – Living Proof

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020.

Nov. 26 – Forte Nov. 27 – Greta Speaks Dec. 3 – Sour Mash Dec. 4 – Through Being Cool Dec. 10 – Loo Abby Dec. 11 – Cari Ray Band

Noble Coffee and Tea Co.

The following musical acts will be playing at Noble Coffee and Tea Co., 933 Logan St., Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 773-0339.

Nov. 26 – Steve Newby.

HOLIDAYS First Friday

The downtown shops and restaurants will be featuring special sales, Santa Claus will be in his house, and other fun events will be taking place at the monthly First Friday event, sponsored by Noblesville Main Street and the City of Noblesville, from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. This will be the last first Friday event until May. For information, call Noblesville Main Street at 317.776-0205.

Stoneycreek Farm Country Christmas

Continue a family tradition and take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas tree, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day, through Dec. 21 at Stoneycreek Farm, 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville. Visitors will also find a wide selection of freshly cut trees, fresh wreaths and garland at the greenhouse.

Sip hot cider and browse through the gift shop featuring custom-made wreaths and other unique items. Info: 317.773.3344, www.

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But I want to wear the holiday sweater Commentary

By Missy Higgins The holidays are approaching, and with the season comes something else ever so predictable: the return of the “holiday sweater”. Now, depending on your taste, history, family traditions, etc., this is either a good thing, or a shudderinducing thing.

I am one who has always loved it when all of the holiday paraphernalia starts coming into stores. I look at it and think how there is always such a mix of the tasteful and the cheesy, the elegant and the tacky. From home décor to clothing, we always have plenty to choose from.

So now take into account that I am an image consultant. It it’s my job to teach women how to look and dress their personal best. Combine that with my insatiable sentiment about the yearly arrival of Christmas sweaters and we have the potential for real problems.

Let me be really vulnerable here. I WANT a Christmas sweater. I DESIRE a Christmas sweater. I LONG for one! The problem is, I can’t find one that I would be caught dead in.

Now please hear me on this. I am NOT saying ALL Christmas sweaters are hideous, although I will tell you that there must be many with this opinion. In preparation for this article I found two shocking, albeit entertaining websites: www.uglychristmassweaterparty.com and

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Interestingly, when Grandma puts one on, it magically becomes cute. But Rudolph or a Jolly Snowman on me is not cute. And honestly, it’s not always the design that I’m not interested in, it’s the boxy way they fit. When you add the bulk of a loosely woven sweater with a straight cut from the armpit to the waist, you get the “gift” of looking like you gained 10 pounds. No thank you.

So far this year, the most, although short lived, hope I have had at finding my perfect sweater was when I saw some fitted T-shirts with sayings on them. I pranced over to the rack only to have my shoulders slump in despair as I read the front: “Dear Santa, Define ‘Naughty’”. Not a conversation I want to have with our four kids.

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Something that doesn’t swallow me up or have tassels on it.

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Get started now on your holiday decorating plan HOME DECORATING

By Sue Pelley I don’t know about you, but it always seems like I have plenty of time to prepare for the holidays. Unfortunately, the reality is that they will be here before we all know it. So, it’s not too early for you to start sparking your holiday creativity.

Here is Part 1 of my 10 Holiday Must Haves for 2010: Let there be light. Soft glowing light is complementary to you and your holiday guests.

Once you’ve turned the lights down low, bring out the candles by the boxful. From tall and tapered to short and stout, candles set a celebratory tone. For the most dramatic impact, group candles just as you would any other collectible, and consider display them on a silver platter for even more light and shine.

Haul out the holly. When choosing plants to help add a bit of holiday cheer to your home, think beyond traditional poinsettias. Why not consider filling metallic vases with bouquets of fresh flowers and holly? Or choose beautifully shaped topiaries covered with pepper berries or dried cranberries. Even a sprig of holly could be incorporated into your window treatment design as a creative and unusual tie back holder.

Precious metals. Silver still ranks as one of the most popular choices of metal, and you can incorporate it into your holiday plan in a number of ways: candlesticks, picture frames, even

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decorative boxes. But, by all means, don’t hesitate to mix things up a bit for even more visual interest. In formal rooms, why not combine your silver pieces with gold or polished brass accessories. And in a more casual room, try blending silver with pewter, copper and/or brass.

A east for the eye. The dining room itself should be a visual feast. Your table décor should be festive and exciting and alive with the color and sparkle of the season. Mirrored chargers will definitely add even more drama and excitement to your tablescape. Chandeliers can be transformed by simply adding a bit of garland, holly or metallic ribbon. Have you ever considered surprising your guests by adding a small beautifully wrapped gift on their salad plates? What a great table accent and memento.

Ornamental cccents. Christmas tree ornaments are not just for trees.

A simple holiday accent can be created by placing ornaments in a crystal bowl or glass urn. Round glass balls can even be used as table place cards when you write each guest’s name on them.

Noblesville residents and business partners Sue Pelley and JoAnne North operate Decorating Den Interiors. Design segments featuring Pelly have aired on HGTV. Pelley can be contacted at: suepel@ sbcglobal.net.

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DISPATCHES » Slow down the wrinkles – Vertical wrinkles around the mouth are mechanically etched into our faces whenever we talk, laugh, or eat. While you can’t stop the etching, you can slow it down by applying sunscreen regularly and using a collagen booster or a wrinkle-fighting treatment around your mouth daily. Try a product that contains hyaluronic acid (to plump up fine lines) or madecassoside (an ingredient that sinks in to repair cell damage).

-www.goodhousekeeping.com » Increased risk warrants earlier mammograms –Women in their 40s with a moderate family risk of breast cancer should get yearly mammograms, a new study suggests. British researchers followed 6,710 women under 50 who met criteria such as having one close female relative who had breast cancer in her 40s or younger. Such woman have double to triple the risk of having breast cancer as the average woman. The researchers estimated annual mammograms reduced the death rate by 20 percent in women with a moderate family breast cancer risk.

-www.msnbc.com » Sleeping, anxiety meds may shorten lives – Taking medications to treat insomnia or anxiety may shorten some people's lives, according to the results of a 12-year study in Canada. Respondents who, at the start of the survey, reported taking medication for insomnia or anxiety at least once a month had a mortality rate of 15.7 percent. By comparison, respondents who had reported not using such medication had a mortality rate of 10.5 percent. Researchers associated these medications with a 36 percent increase in the risk of dying during the 12-year period.

-www.msnbc.com » Night owls can’t kick the habit – Night owls may be more likely than early birds to smoke, and less likely to kick the habit over time, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that among more than 23,000 twin pairs followed for up to 30 years, those who described themselves as "evening types" -- usually alert at night and bleary-eyed in the morning -- were more likely to be current smokers and less likely to quit over time compared with morning people.

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Vitamin D-3: A boost to your body’s immunity during the winter NUTRITION

By Laura Marenco More than 200 different viruses can cause a cold alone, and every year we will likely spend a few miserable days and lose work time while battling the flu. While there is no cure for the flu or the common cold, we can take steps to boost our body’s immunity to prevent succumbing to cold and flu viruses. Getting enough vitamin D, particularly the vitamin D-3 form, may be one of the best ways to make sure your immune system stays strong through the winter.

Studies are confirming the link between blood vitamin D levels and susceptibleness to the cold and flu. Vitamin D is sometimes termed the “sunshine vitamin,” as our bodies produce much of what we need through exposure to the sun, in the form of vitamin D-3. It’s during the winter months in cold northern climates when the sun goes down early and we are outside less that vitamin D deficiency is more common, which incidentally coincides with the cold and flu season.

One recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine collected research from 19,000 participants on vitamin D levels in relation to incidence of infections. What they found was that those with low levels of vitamin D had significantly greater rates of colds and flu, and they clearly identified a link between the importance of vitamin D and our immune system.

Further research into the link to our immune system has shown that vitamin D is important for the production of an antimicrobial peptide called hCAP-18. It essentially helps our immune system cells be better equipped for killing viruses inside our body once we are exposed.

When it comes to boosting your immunity in the winter months, there may not be a more important vitamin than Vitamin D-3 to supplement our diets.

Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. You may e-mail her at laura@pointblanknutrition. com.

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Plastic surgery: the latest addition to the smartphone craze

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By Dr. Berry Epley Smartphones have undoubtedly taken over our lives. Spend time in any crowd or shopping mall and notice how many people are doing something on their phones.

Plastic surgery is no different in being swept up in the smartphone craze. There are now numerous iPhone and Droid apps designed to give your body a total makeover. People contemplating some type of surgical metamorphosis can now get to know what their post-procedure look may be thanks to these apps.

One of my favorites is called the iSurgeon game. It combines a game mode that enables users to try their hand at surgery. (Sounds pretty accurate, doesn’t it?) People can modify images ranging from lip enhancements, breast augmentations and many other improvements. Users can quickly simulate plastic surgery by easily modifying face and body features on their phone including, such operations as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, Brazilian buttlifts and tummy tucks.

With clever and unusual names like BodyPlastika, Modiface and FaceTouchUp, morphing a body part is becoming as easy as nuking a frozen dinner. With some of the apps, you can even turn your phone around, take your own photo and email them to the doctor with your questions.

There is a lot to be said for seeing the potential outcomes of cosmetic procedures. This is common practice in plastic surgery during a consultation and is of the greatest value in understanding what changes will occur in one’s own face. The public’s interest in this kind of personal “modification” is great, even if one is never going to embark on a surgical journey. While some plastic surgeons may criticize the concept of allowing patients to make changes to their own body parts – which may be wildly unrealistic and usually are – it is certainly a fun “test drive.” Having patients simulate what they want creates an informed dialogue.

While the smartphone and electronic manipulation can make plastic surgery like a fun game, it is largely just that. Let us never confuse Photoshop plastic surgery with real plastic surgery. While most people would quickly acknowledge that, a few do forget during the recovery process.

In the spirit of continual smartphone distraction, I must run now to answer an inquiry that just came in on my own iPhone app, Ask My Cosmetic Surgeon.

Dr. Eppley is an Indianapolis board-certified plastic surgeon.

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-www.forbes.com » Small businesses more optimistic about economy - In October, the Discover Small Business Watch – a poll of 750 business owners with fewer than five employees -- posted its biggest one-month gain since April. The fouryear-old monthly index leaped 10.4 points from September, to 84.2. Over a quarter of smallbusiness owners (28 percent) said they thought business would pick up in the next six months, up from 20 percent in September.

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Fast, don't think DOUGH

By David Cain Do you know the feeling of just knowing you are going to fail? Like when you stand over a four-foot putt and just know you are going to miss it? Or something as simple as you are about to throw a wad of paper into the trashcan but know you’re going to miss? How about as you stand in front of a group, prepared to speak, but you feel failure looming? We all know what it’s like to predict when you are about to choke, but is there a shared theme in all those instances and a way to avoid it?

Human instincts are a funny thing. When you trust your instincts, the result is often better than when you spend time thinking about how to perform. If you know your topic and have put in the time practicing and refining, you’ll often outperform if you don’t think about the process. Let your instincts prevail and run the show, and you generally see superior results.

I was standing in front of a group of 125 people recently and found myself thinking of exactly what I wanted to say before I spoke.

The practice in my head, the echo of what I should be doing dictated a performance that

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was subpar. Once I let go and let what I knew take over, the performance soared higher. Too much thinking was killing the show. Choking is commonly thought of in a sports scenario but it happens everywhere. If you think about the mechanics of what you are about to do, you’ll be primed to choke. If you stop thinking, your chances of success are greater.

This is not to say preparation isn’t important; it is critical. However, if you have prepared, it’s more common to succeed if you stop thinking about what you are doing and just do it. Think about operational process in your business.

While necessary, it feels like guidelines that are too inflexible, and all about the process seems to invite below average performance. If you trust what you know and how you know it should be done, often you’ll find a better outcome with less thinking and more acting.

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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Will you be shopping on Black Friday? Why or why not?

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I’ll be shopping in Iowa, but I’m going to start early on Black Friday.

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I took the whole morning off to shop. Things are always really cheap.

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Brain Balance provides specialized instruction and behaviorial support to children with learning disabilities. Focusing on the improvement of a child’s physical health, social and behavioral health, and academic potential, Brain Balance has been a successful program for hundreds of children, according to current center director and owner Brad Ralston.

In the Brain Balance program, children and parents are evaluated before hand to let Brain Balance know how they tailor the program to effectively improve the weakest hemisphere. “By integrating physical and cognitive exercises with dietary change, we are able to correct the underlying imbalance, improve function and reduce or eliminate the negative behaviors caused by one hemisphere being weaker than the other,” Ralston said.

Ralston says that this is a very contemporary way of approaching these disorders. “The research we have that proves this works has been collected over 10 years,” Ralston added. Disconnected Kids by Dr. Robert Melillo is a good way for someone to find out about the Brain Balance program. The neuro-academic teachers, sensory motor coaches and nutrition coaches at Brain Balance use the ideas in the book during the 20-hours of in center training they have with children and parents.

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Managing location data in pictures

DISPATCHES » Is an app malware? – One of the most reliable litmus tests for whether an app is a goodwill gesture or serious production from a determined developer, or just cruftware, is to scroll down to the "About the developer" section after first selecting an app in the Market, then hit "View more applications." If it looks like the developer doesn't have much breadth or depth in their efforts, you might not want to jump in, even at the cost of free. You won't necessarily get hit with spyware or viruses, but you'll likely find pop-up requests, a tricky definition of "free," and other disappointments.

-www.msnbc.com » FBI makes new friends to better monitor you – Last week FBI Director Robert Mueller met with companies like Facebook and Google in an ongoing campaign to expand the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. Companies like Comcast have to comply if the FBI wants to tap your phone or Internet access, but entities like Facebook do not.

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TECHNOLOGY

By Gary Hubbard EXIF data is a type of “metadata” that is embedded in photographs and that records a number of details.

Metadata is essentially data about the data (how confusing is this getting?) that is common to many digital file formats, including most of the documents you generate.

In the case of photographic images, the EXIF data can contain any or all of the following: • Date and time the picture was taken and any subsequent edits • Camera settings such as make, model, ISO speed, aperture, shutter speed, focus length and whether flash was used.

• Any software that was used to edit or touch up the photo • General description of size, resolution and copyright info • Longitude and latitude The list of potential data that can be mined from photographs is actually too long for this column, but some recent stories have created some fear of this extra information.

EXIF data is not some evil plot to undermine mankind; it was created more than a decade ago as a way for really valuable information about a photograph to be captured. (An easy-to-use online EXIF viewer is available at http://regex.info/exif.cgi.)

For instance, a photographer can compare various settings on images they like or don’t like to improve their photos in the future, or an amateur photographer can study what settings a pro is using to create some of the magnificent imagery on the Internet.

The location issue (or “geotagging,” as it’s often called) came into play when smartphones that were equipped with GPS, and a camera became popular. Depending on your smartphone, the

location data may be automatically captured on your photographs and available to anyone who knows how to view the EXIF information.

While this could be of concern in some obvious situations, not all pictures taken by a smartphone and posted on the Internet contain this information.

Facebook, for instance, removes any of the user-generated EXIF data when you upload images.

Flickr (and most photo-sharing sites) also strips out EXIF data for any picture that it resizes and only allows EXIF data to be retained on originals for those with paid accounts, which means you have to pay and purposely want that info on your network.

(Professional photographers want this ability for copyright purposes.)

If you take a picture with your GPS-enabled smartphone and email the picture from your phone to others, the location information will generally be included.

The easiest way to eliminate location information from your smartphone photographs is to turn off the location services while you are taking the picture. (Airplane mode will do it.)

Frankly, I’m not too concerned about much of anything that I take a picture of and share with others and like the fact that I’ll be able to go back to old pictures years from now and pinpoint where I was when I took it. (To each his own!)

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It’s giving back time!

RELATIONSHIPS

By Rachel Noble I’m so excited about the upcoming holidays – great food, visiting with family and friends and reflecting on things we are grateful for!

I’d like to remind us all that this is a time to not just think of ourselves, but to think about others out there: families who have loved ones fighting for our country, singles who may not have family nearby, those less fortunate and people who could use a smile and an encouraging word during these difficult economic times.

Whether it’s saying a prayer for someone, reaching out to offer your emotional or monetary support or whatever it is the spirit moves you to do, don’t forget to take some time to give back during this special time of year.

And although giving from your pocketbook is certainly needed, may I also encourage you to consider offering something just as valuable and sometimes harder to give? How about donating your time? Would you consider putting in your 110 percent and helping to serve food to the homeless, mentoring a child of a single parent home, baking a meal for a needy family, raking leaves for a single mother or doing something else that actually goes beyond writing a check?

Don’t know where to start? Look around you!

Pick a few people at your work, at your child’s

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school or even at the local Starbucks whom you haven’t gotten to know in the past. Listen carefully to hear if they have any needs. You’d be surprised, when you have your thinking cap on, how much need you’ll find out there.

I’ve been part of a single-parent group for several years now. We used to volunteer our time helping our community. And although we still volunteer in our community on occasion, we realized we had many needs within our own group! We’ve been overwhelmed with helping our own to do things such as packing and moving, raking and bagging leaves, fixing indoor appliances, babysitting each other’s children, painting and more. It’s amazing what needs you’ll find if you just ask!

One more thing: I’d like to give a quick shout of thanks to my loved ones: my daughter, God, my friends, my family, my readers and my work family. Thank you all for your love, support and friendship. I am TRULY blessed. And here’s wishing you all the very best in life. May you be filled with love, happiness and peace!

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

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Grace, peace and thanks person.”

SPIRITUALITY It’s easy to get this one confused, because

By Bob Walters we plainly see the world’s mayhem, chaos, evil, “Please” and “thank you,” we learn early in inequity, tragedy, disease and disaster. Let’s be life, are “the magic words.” They help us create clear: Satan is the engineer of the bad and espositive relationships with each other. chews peace because he is against God. “Grace and peace,” we learn in the Biblical Jesus Christ “himself is our peace” (Ephesians letters of St. Paul, are the magic words of the 2:14), because He is God. Christian life. They help us understand our lovAs we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, let’s ing and eternal relationship with God. note that in the Bible thanks is almost always diEach of Paul’s 13 letters in the New Testarected at God. Let’s also note that faith, hope, love, ment contains some version of the greeting, truth, salvation and mercy – the Good News of “Grace and Peace from God our Father and our the Gospel – are centered in Jesus Christ.

Lord Jesus Christ.”

Thanksgiving is a public holiday but groundThough occasionally dismissed as a routine greeting, “grace and peace” is loaded with mean- ed in the Christian faith. The persecuted Puritans in Great Britain arrived in America on the ing following the earthly arrival, life, teaching, Mayflower at Plymouth Rock in 1620. A year passion, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus of hard survival later, they celebrated a bountiChrist. ful harvest by thanking God. Abe Lincoln made Grace is Christ at work. It is God restoring us Thanksgiving official in 1863. in a way no one would have thought to ask for, While there are lots of ways to tell our hiswith the humble, loving servant Jesus – God intorical Thanksgiving story, it is God’s grace and carnate – beating back death and erasing our sin. peace that enable loving relationships and comIt is not a gift we can repay. It is not a gift we are s pose the true spirit somehow “charged” for. It wasn’t negotiated. It • ofitthanksgiving. ce wsutoEthank ion OC tHim. a Please remember is not a transaction or trade. Grace is the love of a R a • • L • E in ts God delivered through the work of Christ.

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The man cave is a myth COMMENTARY

By Randy Sorrell It’s official. The stodgy Wall Street Journal is belatedly reporting what savvy Hamilton County basement groupies have known for years: Over-reported “man caves” are in fact, NOT just man caves. They are chick / family caves too.

Sure, there are exceptions where dudes rule, slain beer cans scream forgotten fraternity days and the bar and pool table obnoxiously consume the majority of space. But the testosterone-starved reality is that most hairy guys can’t wait to share their theoretical man cave with those of the opposite gender and their Wii-toting kiddos.

In fact, most in our Palladium-endowed ZIP codes already have spectacularly loaded lower levels. And while we may have diminished spending appetites, our hunger for stimulating home improvement projects and the associated cocooning is greater than ever, in a Pavlovian response sort of way.

As the WSJ reported Nov. 12, “The struggling housing market is partly behind the evolution of the man cave into a multipurpose space” and is “prompting a welcome mini-surge in lower level upgrades,” according to me.

Appropriately named, these retrofits / facelifts are an ecoenviro-friendly way to transform a potentially existing stale space into one that magnetizes friends and families together. Stories of newly implemented family movie nights, ping-pong tourneys

and enlightened couples connecting in their new exercise room are encouraging.

Inspiring retrofits often initiate with the basics of a new paint color palate, light fixtures and crown molding. Advanced retrofits can lead to any preplanned phase-two implementation in which a bathroom or bar is installed, formalized storage lockers are built or dedicated space for the consuming craft brew hobby is found. These luxury features are designed to squeeze as much valuable space out of our loved homes as imaginable. Of course, any room is a candidate for these updates.

My man cave was never really intended to be one, which is convenient, because the resident females promptly consumed 90 percent with cute crafts, dog toys (yep, female too), flowery stuff and potpourri-smelling things that I am not entirely comfortable with. So, now MY garage is in the process of becoming a galvanized steel Mecca with shiny tools in full display, drenched in manly colors and smells.

Now I just have to figure out how to use the tools. Help!

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by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@ choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings. com.

The testosterone-starved reality is that most hairy guys can’t wait to share their theoretical man cave with those of the opposite gender and their Wii-toting kiddos.

DIYer blues: Dire damp difficulties REMODELING

By David Decker Do-it-yourself remodel projects and even simple resident home repairs would be a lot easier if they never involved water.

Whether the job means keeping water inside a shower enclosure, outside of walls, down a drain or off the roof, mismanaged moisture is a leading cause of what I call the “DIYer blues.”

A case in point recently walked into our showroom. The desperate homeowner asked if we “knew anything about grout.”

“Yes,” I assured. The seriousness of our visitor’s tone made me ask what needed to be accomplished. A new, self-installed shower, I learned, had a persistent, maddening, mystifying, hidden leak, and they had no idea why. The DIYer blues!

Upon hearing the description of the leak, it didn’t sound like a grout problem. It sounded like the “curb,” the thing you step over to enter the shower, hadn’t been caulked before the shower door went in. Water could seep behind, over, under and through the shower trim and leak out through tile not adjacent to the shower door.

It didn’t matter that the shower door had a perfectly applied line of caulk on all four sides.

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challenge to direct all that running, falling and splashed water down the drain and nowhere else.

As for grout vs. caulk, knowing when and where to use which and what kind is critical in keeping water where you want it.

I suggested they remove the door, caulk the curb to the tile and reinstall the door. Invited over to see the work in progress (with the door off), it looked like that was the right advice. I also recommended a new, more “downward” shower arm so water would hit more shower floor than wall tile.

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By Mike Redmond My sister Amy (the mother of Deniece and Denephew) is a dedicated Black Friday shopper. She spends weeks plotting and planning, working out just the right strategy for getting the maximum shopping out of one mere 18hour day. Then, on the day after Thanksgiving, she arises in the pre-dawn, straps on her helmet and charges headlong into full-out assault and hand-to-hand combat, all in the name of Happy Holidays and Peace On Earth.

I wonder, then, what she will make of the plans by two rather large retail concerns – let’s call them Wally World and Sheer No-Bucks – to kick off the Christmas shopping season not on the Friday after Thanksgiving, but on Thanksgiving afternoon itself.

Bad idea. Here’s why: Thanksgiving, as practiced by the overwhelming majority of households in this country, is a feast day devoted to the consumption of rich, dense foods – creamy soups and gravies, starches of all descriptions, artery-clogging side dishes and stupefying desserts. Even the salads – healthy foods the other 364 days of the year – are thick and viscous on Thanksgiving, made as they are from recipes calling for multiple cups of mayonnaise.

Add to this the main dish, turkey, a wellknown soporific, and you wind up exactly as you’re supposed to after taking on a load like that: unconscious. Given the quantities most of us consume in these super-sized days, it’s a wonder we wake up in time for Christmas, much less Christmas shopping.

It only stands to reason, then, that what you’ll find shopping on Thanksgiving afternoon will be Food Zombies, waddling aimlessly down the aisles as they fill their carts with Chia Pets and Inside-The-Eggshell-Egg-Scramblers.

The other reason I’m not wild about Black Friday being replaced by Gray Thursday After-

noon is it just adds up to another encroachment on one of the best truly American holidays, Thanksgiving, in the name of the Almighty Christmas Dollar.

It gets worse all the time. This year, the Christmas catalogs began showing up in my mailbox in September. By October I’d seen my first “holiday greetings” commercial on television, and we hadn’t yet gotten to Halloween.

Now we’re in November and not only are the commercials taking on on a certain tinsel-andmistletoe quality, one network is even promoting November holiday programming as a run-up to December holiday programming. It’s insane.

Now, let’s get something straight. I am about as big a Christmas nut as you’re likely to find in the bowl. I shop for decorations all year long.

I sketch out my tree on paper before I start applying the ornaments. Every horizontal surface of my house will soon be covered by Christmas knick-knacks.

But it isn’t going to happen before Thanksgiving. That is just wrong. Thanksgiving is the one holiday we can all celebrate, regardless of who we are, where we worship (or don’t) or what we look like. And it deserves more respect than to make it into nothing more than the kickoff for a spend-a-thon that has less to do with Christmas than with satisfying the demands of certain retail company shareholders.

I guess you can tell I won’t be out there on Thanksgiving. I’ll be home, sleeping in front of a football game, same as always. And as for my sister, you’ll have to ask her yourself. I called, but she wasn’t in. She was shopping. Or, as my brother-in-law called it, warming up.

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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By Dick Wolfsie MONDAY: Many people ask me if I polish off a column in one sitting (like I do with a Denny’s Grand Slam breakfast) or if I dabble with it, like my wife’s spinach soufflé. I’ve used both methods, but the pressure of completing a story in one day has taken its toll. I’m not as young or as funny as I used to be. My column is 600 words each week, so if I take Sundays off and divide by six days, I’d have to write exactly 100 words a day. Which means I’m done already, today. OK, see you tomorrow.

TUESDAY: I've been wrestling with whether I am going to count the day of the week at the beginning of the paragraph as part of the exactly 100 words I am going to write each day. I've decided that I will, because it gives me one less word to write and I am always looking for some new opportunity to skimp on work. As you can tell, I still haven't decided what the column is really about this week, but I believe a really funny idea is about to emerge any second. Heck, who cares? I'm finished. Time for lunch.

WEDNESDAY: OK, here's my idea for this week's humor column. One of the medications I am now taking lists a major side effect as belching. When I was a kid, that would be the kind of drug we would have all been hooked on because there is nothing funnier than belching in class when you are 7 years old. And then I realized how funny it would be if I took an overdose of that medication as an adult and had to go on TV. But here's the funniest part: Uh oh, sorry. I'm out of words.

Have a nice ...

THURSDAY: Not sure about that belching idea, after all. Seems awfully sophomoric.

Here's something: I can't sit at the computer and write my weekly column if there are dirty

dishes in the kitchen sink. Or if my bed isn't made. Nah, that's just too weird, even for me. Wait, how about this? My spice rack in the kitchen is arranged alphabetically and I couldn't fall asleep last night because I didn't know if should put the garlic salt under G or S. I could develop that into a full column, but why would I? It's quitting time. 100 words.

Exactly.

FRIDAY: Thank goodness it's Friday. I could have said TGIF, but why save words?

I’m liking the idea of spreading the writing out each day. The only downside is that this may be the worst column I have ever written. But it will be exactly 600 words and accuracy is very important. Sometimes one of the newspaper editors get a little touchy about some obscure grammatical point and next thing you know my lovely double-negative is gone. So please, editors, don’t not not change this sentence because it will mess up my count. Otherwise, this is another perfect 100. Yup. SATURDAY: My column is almost complete for the week. While you might question why any legitimate newspaper would print this drivel, a few readers may think this is a brilliant piece of creative genius. That's the wonderful thing about humor. It's so subjective. Of course, the truth is I didn’t write about anything of substance this week because I never sat down long enough to have one good idea. I was so obsessed with how long each paragraph would be, I forgot to put in any funny lines. So what. This is my final 100.

Take my word for it.

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DISPATCHES » Study defines exactly how cats drink It was previously thought that when cats lap, they extend their tongues straight down toward the bowl and curl the tip of their tongues. A new video created by an MIT professor shows that, instead of scooping liquid with its tongue, a cat dips just the tip of its tongue into its drink, then quickly flicks its tongue back to its mouth, making a "column of liquid" that it pinches off with its mouth for a drink.

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By Dr. Greg Magnusson It’s not like I’m hoping to advertise this service, per se, but Leo’s Pet Care did our first veterinary house call this past Saturday afternoon, and we were asked to euthanize a dog. I believe the owners of this ancient pooch were very grateful for the service, as was the poor dog herself. She was obviously suffering, and moving her even slightly caused her pain.

Euthanasia is performed via a lethal injection of barbiturate anesthesia into a vein, and it is usually quick and painless, as it was for this dog. Worthy of mention was that these clients seemed genuinely relieved to have found someone who would be willing to drive to their home, as they had called all over the city and found no veterinarian who would take on the job. They were new clients to us, and so agreed to pay in cash. Apparently Leo’s Pet Care is now in the house-call business. Now you know!

The decision to put your treasured companion “to sleep” is difficult in all cases, but some are worse than others. It’s easier to choose to end your pet’s misery when they are clearly in distress, but not so easy when you’ve watched them struggle with a chronic illness for weeks or months beforehand. Combine this with our tendency to humanize our pets, and it’s easy to see how euthanasia might remind us of our own mortality.

If euthanasia is in your pet’s near future, consider these questions: Will I be taking my pet home with me to be buried, or do I want

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Because the procedure itself is emotionally draining for both client and veterinarian, some practitioners have chosen to set rules to make the process easier. Some recommend (or require) sedation beforehand, some ask that owners not be present. Many veterinarians will offer you some time to be alone with your pet after death, if you wish. If you are concerned about any of these details or have particular wishes, please discuss them with your veterinarian in advance.

As for our clients from the weekend, I hope they remember their dog with love, and maybe even adopt another dog someday. As hard as euthanasia is, moving on can be even harder.

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is accepting applications for two LPN positions: one on one with special needs student (school days, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

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Successful candidates will meet the following requirements: Completed an accredited LPN Program Must hold a valid/current Indiana State Licensed Practical Nurse License.

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