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Page 3 February2010 Michigan South AsianDENTAL CARE FOR YOUR CHILDApril 2010 ISSUEBy Dr. Anil Gudapati, D.M.D.Why should we worry aboutbaby teeth when they are goingto fall out and be replaced byadult teeth?This is a question I am askedmany times in my office. It isvery im¬portant to maintainthe health of the baby teeth alsoknown as primary teeth. Neglectedcav¬ities can and frequentlylead to problems whichaffect developing adult teeth,also known as per¬manentteeth.Primary teeth or baby teeth areimportant for:(1) proper chewing and eating,(2) providing space for theperma¬nent teeth and guidingthem into the correct position,and(3) permitting normaldevelop¬ment of the jaw bonesand mus¬cles. Primary teethalso affect the development ofspeech and add to an attractiveappearance.While the front 4 teeth last until6-7 years of age, the back teeth(cuspids and molars) aren’t replaceduntil age 10-13. Cavitiesleft untreated will almost alwayscause pain and/or infection priorto the teeth falling out naturally.This can lead to disturbancesin your child’s sleep, activity,eating, drinking, and school attendance.If left untreated longenough, in¬fections can permanentlydamage the adult teethand spread to other parts of thebody.The Center for Disease Controland Prevention reports thatcavi¬ties are perhaps the mostpreva¬lent of infectious diseasesin our nation’s children.More than 40% of children havecavities by the time they reachKindergarten. The bacteria inour mouth breaks down sugarin the food we eat causing thetooth to break down, and overtime could eventu¬ally lead toa cav¬ity. Cavi¬ties can start atanytime once there is a tooth inthe mouth. The first tooth willappear in your child’s moutharound 6 months of age and allthe baby teeth, 20 teeth total,will erupt into the mouth around2 – 2 ½ years of age.This is why having your child’sfirst dental check up at 12months of age is very important.At your child’s first dentalvisit, the dentist should discusswith you proper oral hygiene,diet, proper use of fluoride andany oral habits your child mayhave. X-rays may be needed aswell if the dentist feels they arenecessary, along with topi¬calapplication of fluoride.Starting children off with gooddental habits now will(Continuation on Page 5)REAL ESTATESpecialAD Opportunity For:REAL ESTATE AGENTS& ProfesionalsWe welcome articles.info@michigansouthasian.comMarch 2010 ISSUEHEALTH SpecialAD Opportunity For:DOCTORS / DENTISTSHEALTH professionalsWe welcome articles.info@michigansouthasian.com

Page 7 February 2010 Michigan South AsianPRANA is Very Powerfuland Pious(Continued from Page 6)When pure wisdom arouses, thedevotee moves out from false,ig¬norance and gets towardsBrahma. The confused mindmoves inwards and look into theinternal conditions and then thepractitioner attains stable wisdom.The fragmented conditionsof mind become focused. Thisexperience of unlimited happinessand peace of the presenceof supreme soul inside the heartis known as Yog. Proximity ofgood mentors and practice of devotionand meditation developsthis wisdom in a practitioner. Thepractitioner feels that he or she isfree of rules of nature and is thepure, calm, pious, bright conscioussoul. This body, sensoryorgans and other feelings relatedto them, anger, lust, attachment,ego and pride are the qualitiespresent in nature, and not ownduties of soul.The man’s life is accomplishedwhen the soul finds out its identity.To¬day, the man knowsthe whole world, he is aware ofthat a person might do big yagna,lead an austere life and involvein lot of works of charity but hecannot get ulti¬mate happinesswithout un¬derstanding self orsoul also understands that he doesnot take anything along with him,whether is a multi-millionaire ora pauper. Thereforeself- realization is verynecessary.- Swami RamdevMENCANCOOK!Traditionally SouthAsian Men take backseatwhen it comes tocooking.NOT ANY MORE.We want to put them inthe driver seat.MICHIGAN SOUTHASIAN INVITESSOUTH ASIAN MENTO COME FORWARDAND SHOW THEIRTALENT IN COOKING.Email your recipe withyour photos and seeyourself in printSwami Ramdev’steachings have drawnhim recognitionthroughout the world.His upcoming yogacamp in Houston isalready garneringresponse from localcommunities and fromother cities with¬inthe US, and is expectedto draw a full houseon all five days. Formore infor¬mationor to register for theYog Science Camp,visit www.YogaCampHouston.com.Info@Michigansouthasian.comeverything going on in the universe,but is unaware of himselfor herself. It is an eternal truththat the feeling of ultimate happinessand satis¬faction is inside and liberation without understandingthe soul and nowhere else. Saintsoul and supreme soul.Yagyavalkya says in Upani-shad A person who leaves the worldMitra Camden Travel• Air Canada• Gulf Airways• Royal Jordanian• China Airlines• Jet Airlines• Sahara Airlines• Indian Airlines• Eva Airlines• Asiana Airlines• Qatar Airways• PIAWe are Consolidators and Wholesalers for Major Carriers1-888-811-LESScamdentravel@aol.comLowest fares all over theUSYour One-Stop Consolidator(15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE)Special Fare to Mumbai/DelhiCall us today.Consolidators for Air IndiaConsolidators for Singapore Airlines

Michigan South Asian February 2010 Page 8Meditation - Your Questions AnsweredQ: What is the differencebetween joy and bliss?Are they both same?A: No, they are different.In Sanskrit, there aretwo words, Santosha andAnanda. Santosha meansthat when something fromoutside touches us, we becomehappy. This happinessis dependent on theouter object. If the objectis not there, then there isno joy. Ananda means onethat has no end. This is thebliss we are interested in,which is causeless. Thatis why if you see the livesof great Masters, they didnot have any processionsbut they were in unshakablebliss. No one cansnatch their bliss awayfrom them.Q: What is the influenceof food on meditation?A:Food has little influenceon meditation. Seriousmediators have alwaysbeen following Satvikfood, which excludesnon-vegetarian, alcohol,onion, garlic and greenchilies. Onion, garlic andgreen chilies cause toomany thoughts that causemore stress.Q: Why is that I am notable to forget some of thepast incidents? They bringmisery again and again.A: Because we hold onto these past memories.Imagine when you werea child you did a mistakein the school. You werecalled in the school assemblyand your headmastersaid that you are a fool.The whole school laughedat you. Thiscreates adeep injuryin your being.Thisgets storedin your unconscious.You keeprecollectingthisi n c i d e n tand the associated emotiontoo and go throughthe same pain. This way,the engraved memory getsits strength and reinforcement.After so many years, youstill carry the memory,emotion and over a periodof time, develop vengeanceagainst the headmaster.You don’t wantto let go of this and keepon holding on to this. Afterso many years, wheneveryou come across anyother headmaster, the oldmemory and the emotionkicks in and you see thisnew headmaster, whomyou are meeting for thefirst time, with a prejudice.You are not seeing thingsas they are, rather youare seeing things as youwant them to be. Engravedmemories make your lifemiserable and meditationcleanses our unconsciousby removingthe engravedmemories.Q: What isPrana? A:Prana is thesubtle energythat ishelping usto live. Thisenergy is inthree layers.1. Basic Prana, which weget by food. That is whyif we do not eat food intime, we feel weak.2. Thesecond layer is the emergencylayer. For example,if a dog is chasing you, allof a sudden you get someadditional energy to run.This energy is availablein limited quantity.3. Thethird layer is the cosmicenergy which we can harnessby meditation. Whenour mind rests, we accesscosmic energy, which is inabundance. That is why,whenever you come outof meditation, you feel soenergetic.Q: What is the differencebetween mind andthoughts?A: There isno difference. Mind isnothing but a set of ourthoughts.Q: Do we need a Master tolearn meditation?A: It always helps to beconnected with a livingMaster. Your progress willbe phenomenal when oneis connected with the Master.Guru Krupa is importantin spiritual growth.Q: I have tried to meditatebefore, why it is so difficultto meditate?A: Lot ofpeople face this problem.Human body has a subtleenergy, which is calledPrana. When the flow ofthe energy happens withoutany blocks, then meditationhappens smoothly.Because of the intenseSamskaras, engravedmemories, it’s difficult todo meditation especially ifit is a silent technique. Littlebit of cleansing needsto happen so that silencewill happen on its own.That is why cleansing andenergizing of Chakras, energycenters, is importantbefore you actually startmeditating.Q: What is the main thingthat is needed for someonewho wants to takemeditation seriously?A:There are few things thatare needed for meditation.Make meditation a dailyactivity and practice meditationwith enthusiasm andjoy; not as a daily routine.When we sit for meditation,imagine as if you aregoing to do the meditationfor the first time. Haveone specific place in yourhouse for meditation. It isadvisable that this placeis not meant for anythingelse except meditation.Preferably sit in the sameplace and meditate dailyas the place where you aregoing to sit gets energized.Q: How do I know a particulartechnique is suitablefor me?A: Try few techniquesand practice them withan open mind. When youencounter the right technique,your heart will tellyou that you have foundthe technique that youhave been looking for.(Continued on Page 12)MARKETING EXECUTIVESCan you TALK & SELL.We are looking for you.Work from home.Flexible HoursEmail Resume:info@palepages.comDESI SUPPORT SYSTEMA 501 (c)(3) Non-profit organizationBECOME A PART OF SOCIALSUPPORT SYSTEM IN MICHIGANWe need volunteersinfo@desiss.org1-888-622-0941www.DESISS.org

Page 9 February 2010 Michigan South AsianMake A DifferenceBy Vidya KumarWe are already into Februaryand we are getting into our routineafter the holidays and theNew Year. February being theshortest month and spring ismore than a month away thisis the time to plan for the future.Future also means lookingahead to see how we can giveback to the community.When I landed in north America,the first task was to lookfor a family doctor. The firstfew visits to the doctor’s office,took up in filling the necessaryforms for organ donations. Thethought being you are saving alife and who cares what happensonce you are dead mademe go through the filling up ofthe donor forms.At the time the National BoneMarrow Registry was not heardand so no testing or forms werefilled up. When the awarenessspread and came to know thatwhen you are alive you can donatebone marrow- out of ignorance,I did not want to sign forthe Registry thinking that it willvery painful if I were to donatebone marrow.In one of the Bone marrowdrives it was explained anypatient’s best possibility offinding a match is within theirown ethnic group or anyone offull minority descent or anyonewho is of mixed ethnicities arefining it difficult to get a match.Also that the pain is minimumand there is no cause for anxietymade me get into the registrylast year.The statistics says that for Caucasianthe likelihood of findinga marrow match is 80% but forSouth Asians and other minoritygroups the numbers dropdrastically to less than 30%.This February month make it apoint to fill up the donor cardswhen you are waiting in thedoctor’s office for eyes, kidney,lungs, heart, etc. and also getinto the National Bone MarrowRegistry.We all have the power to helpand our little effort in filling upthe forms and getting into thenational registry can save a life.Readers are requested to writeany comments or suggestions toinfo@palepages.com.Read MichiganSouth AsainHealthBy Narender Pati, R.Ph,D.Ayu.International Wellness Foundationwww.iwfusa.orgHealth is a dynamic state ofbalance. If you are healthy inthe morning, it is not guaranteedthat you will be healthy inthe evening.If you took care of foot painand sighed with relief, you mayexperi¬ence stomach pain,headache, cold, congestion, orsomething else later.What are these dynamics andwhat needs to be in balance?How do we maintain a healthystate?HEALTH was defined as“absence of disease” until theWorld Health Organizationadopted a new defini¬tion in1978. WHO defines Healthnow as “a state of completephysi¬cal, mental, and socialwell-being, not merely the absenceof disease or infirmity”.According to Ayurveda, theold¬est medical system thehistory ever known, Health isdefined as “A state where thebodily humors, fires, tissues arein balance with ap¬propriateexcretory functions, along witha blissful soul, clear sensesand mind”. When all these arein line with your true nature,called Prakruthi, that you areborn with, and then health isexperienced. The more youdeviate from this true na¬ture,the more Dis-Ease.Is this true nature or “Prakruthi,”same for everyone?There is no one exactly likeyou in this universe; similarly,your Prak¬ruthi is as uniqueas you. You are not a standardized,pasteurized, or homogenizedentity.The first step in maintaining ahealthy state is to know yourPrak¬ruthi. That opens thedoor for un-derstanding yoursensitivities and tolerances. Ithelps you to adopt what fitsyour nature, and enhances yourhealth, at the same, time toavoid what can be bothersome.Your health and disease is theresult of interaction betweenyou and your surroundings.The interactive tools are yourfive senses: sound, touch, vision,taste, smell and the greatmind. The Intelligence is aseparate entity. The five sensesand the mind perceive the surroundingsand give us the senseof pleasure.(Continued on Page 16)Most South AsianStudents who travel20000 plus miles forstudies in Michiganfeel home sick withinthe first 30 days oflanding.They would love togo some place calledhome and talk to orspend time with afamily.ADOPT A STUDENTFamilies interested increating a ‘Home AwayHome’ for these studentscan email their contactinfo and we will post iton MichiganSouthAsian.com.Interesrted students willcontact you directly.Email:info@michigansouthasian.comPAMVis about telling children thatconsumption of violent contentin media can haveadverse health impacts.Join the Parent group today.www.PAMV.orginfo@pamv.org | 248-677-5523April 2010 ISSUEREAL ESTATESpecialAD Opportunity For:REAL ESTATE AGENTS& ProfesionalsWe welcome articles.info@michigansouthasian.com

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Page 11 February 2010 Michigan South AsianSave Maya - You Can Help Her(Continued from Page 1)Her chest x-ray showed a lotof fluid in her chest cavity, anda needle was inserted into thelung cavity to release the liquid.Right before she was sedatedand the breathing tube inserted,Maya asked for her little brotherJaden. We were quite happyto hear her, so daddy asked whoJaden was to see how alert shewas. When she didn’t respond,daddy asked if Jaden was hersister. Maya spoke right up andsaid, “No, he is my brother. Heis naughty sometimes and youand mommy put him in timeout.” We were so relieved toknow our little Maya was stillalert!We were frightened and hadno idea what was happeningto our little girl, while the doctorsworked furiously to find ananswer. Luckily, everyone onMaya’s medical team contributedto making the diagnosis injust a few hours! Unfortunately,it was discovered that Maya hasHLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis),a rare blooddisease involving the destructionof one’s normal blood cellsby the white blood cells. HLHis so rare that there is no currentdata on which to base survivalodds. While chemotherapy isgiven to control the disease, theonly known cure is a bone marrowtransplant. Maya has beenreceiving chemotherapy sinceSeptember 14, , 2009, the dayher diagnosis was made, andnow she is desperately seekinga matched bone marrow donorfor a cure.Maya was in the hospital for 10weeks, 6 of which were spentin the ICU. Even though Mayahas had several setbacks, shehas managed to bounce backeach time. She is our resilientlittle warrior. The hospitalstay continued throughNovember, but Maya madeenough progress that she wasable to come home temporarilyfor Thanksgiving! She enjoyeda bit of normal life again, andeven rode her bicycle with herbrother Jaden to the neighborhoodpark, played with her dollhouse, and had dinner with allHOW CAN I HELP?Become someone’smatch by joining the“Be The Match” Registryat a local marrowdrive, or on theNMDP website atwww.Marrow.org .Or call DESI SUPPORTSYSTEM at 512-687-4488 or Email info@desiss.org or visitwww.desiss.org formore info.of her family, something wetake for granted every day.Maya is only four, but she is sowise beyond her years. Mayais passionate about the environment.As sick as she was inthe hospital, she reminded hermommy to turn off the bathroomlights after she was doneto “save energy.” She scoldedbrother Jaden for wasting water“since polar bears are becomingextinct.” She cried whenshe saw a picture of earth thatdepicted “global warming” inone of her planet books, her exactwords, “Oh no mama, theearth is turning brown; we haveto tell people to stop littering andrecycle.” She loves reading andoften falls asleep with her favoritebooks “The Bernstain Bears”.We are now in Cincinnati gettingthe workup for transplant, whilewe wait to find that one miracledonor. Through this ordeal wehave learned Maya’s life, andt h o u -s a n d sof otherc h i l -d r e n ’ sl i v e sd e p e n don bonemarrowt r a n s -p l a n t s ,and weall needto findthe bestm a t c hpossiblein orderto havea succe s s f u land lifegivingtransplant. The moredonors who register in theNational Marrow Donor Program(NMDP) registry, thehigher the chances are of findinga perfect match. We needyour help to create a tsunamiof new donors to increase theodds of a match. Some ofyou havea loudv o i c ein yourm a n ycommuni t i e s ,some ofyou havel a r g ef a m i -lies andf r i e n dcircles;s o m eof youwork atinstitutionsthate m p l o yh u n -d r e d s ,e v e nt h o u -sands ofpeople.Please help us get the wordout. Maya’s HLH is in remissionat present, but any dayshe can relapse and so her statusis listed as Urgent. Pleasebecome someone’s match byjoining the “Be The Match”Registry at a local marrowdrive, or on the NMDP websiteat www.Marrow.org . Ifone person benefits from allthe effort on Maya’s behalf,we will consider it all worthit. Maya has given us an opportunityto recruit marrowdonors and to help expand theNational Marrow DonationProgram registry so that nolives will be lost because therewasn’t a donor for someone.We realize that people arewilling to help; they just needto know where to go to help.Please register today!READ Online at www.MichigansouthA-SAIN.com

Michigan South Asian February 2010 Page 12Urgent Appeal to support Earthquake Victims inPort-au-Prince, HaitiSEWA INTERNATIONAL USA[IRS Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity organization]Thousands of people are dead in Port-au-Prince, Haiti after a disastrous earthquake of7.0 magnitude struck on Tuesday January 12, razing major infrastructure in the capitalincluding many neighborhoods, the Parliamentary building, Presidential Palace, the maincathedral, the main prison, the UN building among others.With many hospitals in ruins (Doctors without Borders lostthree hospitals) in this poor Caribbean country, theearthquake has affected 3 million people - a third of thecountry. Disaster relief has just began in this poorestcountry in the western hemisphere with 80% of the peoplebelow the poverty line and 54% in abject poverty. Twothirds of the labor force has no formal jobs.Immediate relief is needed. Many hundreds are trappedand rescuers are working very hard. Medical supplies arein shortage.SEWA INTERNATIONAL IS WORKING WITH ITS PARTNER NGO “CHAI-Haiti”() TOWARDS HAITI EARHTQUAKE RELIEFSEWA is soliciting your tax-deductible contribution for the support of thesevictims. Your support will help reduce the sufferings of poor people.Donate online at http://www.sewausa.org or make check payableto ‘SEWA’ & mention ‘Haiti Earthquake’ Box 14622 Fremont, CA 94539Contact: info@sewausa.org, (440) 941-2525.MeditationQuestionsand Answers(Continued from Page 8)Every time you come outof your technique, you willbe energized and blissful.When you practice a techniquethat is not suitablefor you, you feel drainedof energy and lack enthusiasm.Sri Nithya MedhanandaSwami is a direct discipleof Paramahamsa Nithyananda.Medhananda conductsmeditation programsall over the world and currentlyhe is the vice-presidentof International VedicHindu University at Orlando.Email: ask4bliss@gmail.com.Read MichiganSouth AsainMost South Asian Studentswho travel 20000plus miles for studies inMichigan feel home sickwithin the first 30 days oflanding.They would love to gosome place called homeand talk to or spend timewith a family.ADOPT A STUDENTFamilies interested in creatinga ‘Home Away Home’ forthese students can email theircontact info and we will post iton MichiganSouthAsian.com.Interesrted students willcontact you directly.Email:info@Michigansouthasian.comnew year resolution• Earn More Money• Find Better Jobwww.OOOTA.COMYour Job Application Is Our Job

Page 13 February 2010 Michigan South AsianAAPI Conducts Global Healthcare SummitNEW YORK: Indian-originphysicians from the US, UK,Canada, Australia and other nationsgathered in New Delhi lastweek for AAPI Global HealthcareSummit to discuss and improvehealthcare delivery systemin collaboration with theirIndian counterparts.American Association of Physiciansof Indian Origin (AAPI),the largest and most rapidlygrowing US-based professionalorganization. and that conductedIndo-US Healthcare Summitfor two years in end of 2007and in Jan 2009 took the lead inputting together a world-classtwo day summit inaugurated byUnion Minister of Statefor Health and FamilyWelfare Dinesh Trivedi.This year, AAPI hasroped in British Associationof Physicians of IndianOrigin (BAPIO) andtop-notch Indian medicalprofessional associationsto make it truly a globalsummit.The Summit shared thebest practices and experiencefrom leading expertsaround the world todevelop actionable plansfor launching demonstrationprojects with focuson prevention treatmentand management of prioritydisease states inIndia with define measurablemetrics to ensurethat action plans are economicallyviable.The Indian associationsworking in tandem thisyear are Indian MedicalAssociation (IMA);AmeriCares India; Federationof Obstetric & GynecologicalSocieties of India(FOGSI), Indian Academy ofPediatrics (IAP); Association ofSurgeons of India (ASI); IndianSociety of Medical and PediatricOncology (ISMPO) ICONand Urogynacology and ReconstructivePelvic Surgery Societyof India. Healthcare companieslike Johnson & Johnson andPfizer are the global sponsorsfor the summit. The physicianswill discuss project –basedhealthcare system and timebounddelivery mechanism.The Summit brought togethersome of the world’s most renownedexperts to focus onpriority disease states such asAllergy & Immunology, Cardiovascular,Diabetes, InfectiousDisease (HIV/AIDS),Emergency Medicine, MentalHealth and Maternal & ChildHealth. This year’s summit hada wider global perspective withthe addition of medical tourismand Health Information Technology.Dr. Vinod K Shah, AAPI President,welcoming the gathering,said advances in vaccination,antibiotics, minimum invasivesurgery, robotic technology,diagnostic modality and understandingof genetics have showna breakthrough results. “Thisis a stunning achievement weall can be proud of and yet theproblem with access to healthcareis real, a striking contrast.The gap in health between poorand rich remains wide.”India spends only six percentof its GDP on healthcare ofwhich only 1.5 percent comesfrom government spending.The healthcare manpower andprovider are extremely low.There are only 100 physiciansfor 100,000 populations in Indiaand this is lower than whatis required to assure adequatecombat H1N1 virus and waysto involve global experts totackle the global endemic. Thedeliberations of the previoustwo Indo-US Healthcare summitshave created awarenesswith AIMS and other medicaluniversities starting post graduatecourse in emergency medicinewith the help and guidanceof US experts in the field, headded.The physicians also chalked outa definitive plan to use HealthInformation Technology as atool to improve efficiency, effectivenessin delivery and achealthcarecoverage.The prevalence of coronary arterydisease is alarming and willbe number one cause for deathand disability that can have adevastating economic impact.The prevalence of Diabetes,HIV/AIDS, Mental Health,Cancer and Nutritional & InfectiousDiseases also pose a gravechallenge.AAPI would like to partnerwith union and state governments,NGOs and Foundationsin improving the healthcare ofthe masses. The AAPI GlobalHealthcare Summit can be ananswer to prevent those direconsequences on the economyand social fabrics and what weare starting today can be a trueglobal partnership at much largerscale.“We deliberated on some ofthe issues of clinical relevanceto develop a plan and specificrecommendations to implementprojects that are significant andyet economically viable andhave a potential for broaderscope.”“Based on our experience andfeedback from a strategic planningsession, the 2010 Summitwas the first truly GlobalHealthcare Summit that focusedon India with the inclusion ofBAPIO and physicians of Indianorigin in the world, AAPIwill continue to be the lead organizerworking with Indian organizations,”he said.Dr. Vinod K. Shah met withUS President Barack Obama inWashington recently and pleadedfor increased residency slotsfor medical graduates while extendingAAPI’s support to hishealthcare reforms.Dr. Ajeet Singhvi, presidentelectof AAPI, chaired the strategicdiscussion panel of thesummit, said a separate panelof experts deliberated a concreteplan of practical action tocess to care. The physicians alsodiscussed on how to make useof profits from medical tourismto help the poor get better treatmentin India, he said.India is on the way to becomediabetes capital of the worldand brings with it cardio vasculardiseases. The Summit willdiscuss strategies to educate,prevent and manage the diseasewith the help of Government ofIndia. Recommendations fromthe previous Summits wouldbe used to create an effectivemodule. AAPI and Johnson &Johnson are leading the effortsalong with Indian Academy ofPediatrics to reduce Infant Mortalitywhichcame in forpraise fromthe Governmentof India.EncouragingIndian medicaluniversitiesto starta certificateprogram inallergy andi m m u n o l -ogy, tacklingmalnutritionproblems, Vitamin-D deficiency,andmother andchild healthcareinitiatives,settingup of healthdesk at hospitalsfor betterpatient management,cancerpreventionand awarenesswill be someof the deliberationsat the Summit.Johnson and Johnson alongwith Pfizer has been a key supporterof the Summit from itsinception and believe the companycan make a difference tohelp improve access, qualityand delivery of healthcare system.Photo caption:Union Minister of state forHealth and Family Welfare Mr.Dinesh Trivedi lights the traditionallamp to mark the inaugurationof AAPI Global HealthcareSummit in New Delhi onSaturday morning.

Michigan South Asian February 2010 Page 14MEN CAN COOK!RECIPE FOR GILLE FIRDOSE(GATES OF HAVEN)NO.OF PORTION- 4INGREDIENTS:Basmati rice-2 cupsMilk-4 cupsSugar-1/2 cupMava-7 ozcardamon powder-1/2 teaspoonPineapple-2 round slicesCherries-8 nos.Saffron strands for garnishBy Bhaskar JoshiIT PAYS TOADVERTISE INMICHIGANSOUTH ASIAN248-677-5523MichiganSouthAsianEditor: Bala KumarOperations:Ram RamaswamyJyothi K. MariswaranMadhumadhyPublisher:Vidya KumarDesign/Layout/Marketing/Distribution:Palepages llcMETHOD OF PREPARATIONWash rice a few times and soak for atleast 1 hour.Grind rice to a smooth paste.In the meantime bring milk to a boil.Remove milk from fire and whisk in rice paste.Add grated mawa,cook again till the paste thickens.Add cardomon pwd,chopped pineapple,cut cherries,remove from gas.Fill up 4 bowls and chill untill served.Garnish -few strands of saffron.info@michigansouthasian.comTel: 248-677-5523Fax: 512-685-2324email: info@Michigansouthasian.comwww.Michigansouthasian.com©All rights reserved.March 2010 ISSUEHEALTH SpecialAD Opportunity For:DOCTORS / DENTISTSHEALTH professionalsWe welcome articles.info@michigansouthasian.com

Page 15 February 2010 Michigan South AsianHaving Anxiety And Panic Attacks? You Are Not Alone! !(Continued from Page 1)shaking, perspiring, feelingdizzy or fuzzy, along with asinking sensation, weaknessin your legs; and a smotheringsensation, or that you are aboutto pass out. If so, you are notalone. There are millions ofpeople who go through similarexperiences, from time to time,at school, church, shoppingmall, crowded places, and evenin the sanctity of their ownhome.For some, these symptoms maybe so severe that they may notbe able to carry on their dailyactivities. This is an example ofa panic attack.Then, there are others whohave a general anxiety ornervousness for years, and gethooked on prescription pills,alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes tosuppress their symptoms. Theyalso experience nervousness,palpitation, sweating, and somedizziness, but, not to the extentexperienced by people withpanic attacks. Chronic anxietymay indeed be an external expressionof a mild depression.Panic attacks and anxiety disordersmaybe related to a familyhistory, a past traumatic experience,a bad relationship, stressat work place, financial crisis,and others. It may also representan emotional problem,where an individual dreadsfacing a situation and getsabscessed and overwhelmed byall things that can go wrong.That person may exhaust allthe energy in the negativethoughts, and thus allowing notime for the mind to respondnormally to a simple challenge.As a result, a person may feelvery nervous, weak, dizzy,and experience all other panicsymptoms just thinking of thedreaded outcome, which, inmany cases, may never happen.Most people with panic disorderor anxiety live re-creatingthe unpleasant past, and dreadingthe future. They never havetime to live in the present.Some panic or anxiety symptomsmaybe simply relatedto normal fight responsewhere your body may releaseadrenaline that increases theheart rate, respirations, andcauses flushing. Occasionally,flight response may be moreevident, where the heart ratemay slow down, you may feelweak in your legs, and mayfeel like you are about to passout. These symptoms are amanifestation of slowing of theheart rate and pooling of theblood in the lower extremities.There may be strong emotionalcomponents that can repeatedlytrigger these hormonal responsesto even simple situations.Some people with depressionmay have an imbalancein a brain neurotransmittercalledthe serotonin,which acts as a linkbetween nerve cellsand helps them totransmit data andcommunicate witheach other. Replacingserotoninhas been founduseful in controllingdepression andanxiety symptoms.What can you doabout these panicattacks and generalizedanxiety?The key is tounderstand what isprecipitating your attacks. Youneed to make a note of thosesituations that provoke yourattacks and how your mind andbody responds to those situations.Maintain a notebook andlist all the symptoms that youfeel before, during, and afterand anticipated attack. Usually,the symptoms begin long beforeyou face a stressful situation.From the time, you decidethat you have to face a stressfulsituation that may bring onyour panic or anxiety attack,list all the abnormal things youfeel in terms of heart rate, respirations,sweating, dizziness,fuzziness, spaced out feeling,hot sensation, or anything else.You may feel these symptomsseveral times before the dreadedincidence, but, do not worry.The symptoms may evenintensify, as you get closer tothe situation. But, once youdare and face the situation, youmay notice that your anxietylevel may indeed be a littleless, as your mind engages inthe actual act of dealing withthe situation, which leaves verylittle room for your negativethoughts. When the situationcomes to past and none of thedreaded outcomes happen, youare relieved. You feel like youcould have walked through thesituation, after all, without anysweat. The key to a successfultreatment of panic and anxietyattacks is to feel good, enthusiastic,and optimistic before youface a given situation so thatyou can put your best effort, focusall your energy on dealingwith the situation, and comeout feeling better, satisfied, andaccelerated; and not feelingdrained or exhausted.Panic attacks and anxiety aremulti-factorial, meaning; theymay be related to hormonal,physical, emotional, personal,or chemical imbalances in thebrain. Hence, a multi-prongapproach is essential in dealingwith these situations, in orderto gain substantial benefits. Itmay take a long time to gainconfidence and overcome fearand anxiety.Since, most of the physicalmanifestations of panic attacksare related to adrenalineor vagal excess, they can becontrolled by training our mindto respond to a give stress byreleasing lesser amounts ofthese agents by retraining ourthoughts, and the perception ofour challenges. Exercise alsohelps us to reduce our bodyresponse by releasing lesseramounts of adrenaline for agiven level of stress. We alsoneed to minimize our focuson these hormonal surges andrecall past positive aspects. Astime goes on your body willlearn not to respond to everysimple thought with a burst ofadrenaline. It is like developingimmunity to minimally negativethoughts that never reallyharm anyone in the long run.Meditation is an excellent wayto suppress your body’s responseto hormonal surges andengage your mind positively.As I mentioned, the momentyour mind perceives an ideaof facing a dreaded situation,it will shift the negativethoughts into overdrive. If youforce your mind to focus onmeditation and chant the word,“Om,” or something else thatsoothes your mind, now literallyyou have put your negativethoughts on hold.That will reduce yourbody’s adrenalinesurges. As you focuson the meditation,slow your breathing.Taking deep breathsin and out will helpto reduce your hyperventilation.Whenyou are not hyperventilating,yourdizziness becomesless obvious. Thesemay sound too goodto be true. And, youare probably right! Ittakes a lot of practiceand hence maintaininga diary is importantto chart your course.Knowledge is power. It providesconfidence and insight.Hence, reading a couple ofbooks on these topics mightshed some light on how expertshave approached these problemsin a systematic mannerthat can greatly benefit you.Imagery is a useful way toredirect your mind away fromnegative thoughts. I use thistechnique whenever I am doingstress tests or heart catheterizationson patients. I tell mypatients to imagine that theyare lying on a beach in Hawaii,watching a beautiful sunset,while sipping on their favoritedrink, and enjoying the fireplace.You can create your ownimagery or recall a pleasant ora funny incidence in your life,and slowly, reply the act, onestepat a time, and enjoy everymoment. By all means, takeyour time.You also need to get sufficientsleep. If you cannot sleep, becauseyour mind is in overdrivewith negative thoughts, tryreading a book, drinking warmmilk (no caffeine), or taking ahot shower.People with mixed anxiety anddepression may have a chemicalimbalance in the brain thatmay respond to serotonin releasingdrugs. There are naturalsubstances that can work onpeople with mild depression.One such agent is St. John’sWort. The active ingredient inthe wart (Hypericum)increases serotonin in the brainand helps in controlling thesymptoms of mild depressionand anxiety. Similarly, 5-Hydroxy-trytophan[5-HTP] alsohas been shown to increasebrain serotonin levels andimprove symptoms in milddepression casesIn resistant and persistentcases, a more challenging partis addressing the emotionalaspect, which needs the helpof a trained professional whois well versed in CognitiveBehavioral [CBT] Therapy.Disclaimer: The Informationprovided here is for educationalpurpose only. Please consultwith your physician for anymedical advice.Visit www.sugarlandheartcenter.comfor a more information.”nikam@windstream.netMENCANCOOK!Traditionally SouthAsian Men take backseatwhen it comes tocooking.NOT ANY MORE.We want to put them inthe driver seat.MICHIGAN SOUTHASIAN INVITESSOUTH ASIAN MENTO COME FORWARDAND SHOW THEIRTALENT IN COOKING.Email your recipe withyour photos and seeyourself in printInfo@Michigansouthasian.com

Michigan South Asian February 2010 Page 16Community CalendarFebruary 2010 Community Calendar and listingWe have compiled this event listing based on the information available on the web site (where ever possible) of the community/organization as of third Friday. Pleasecheck with the organizers to confirm its accuracy. We request all South Asian organizations to email us (info@michigansouthasian.com) their community calendar on orbefore 20th of every month, for the events happening next month. We will carry listing of all South Asian non-profit organizations in Michigan. If the Name, Contactinfo is not correct or has changed email us (info@michigansouthasian.com) the changes you want to see. E&OE.SCHEDULE:Friday, February 5,09:30 PM onwardsCRY Detroit presents“YOU & ME - A BollywoodAffair”. Blue waterEntertainment “You andMe” – A Bollywood Affair,music by DiRamsy atflairs fusion, 42050 GrandRive Ave, Novi, MI 8375.21+ can attend this show.The ticket price is $10 forregular and $5 for studentswith ID. Doors areopen at 9:30 PM. All proceedsfrom the show go toCRY AMERICA (http://www.crydetroit.org). ForVIP and more info, pleasecontact Monika at 586-610-6329.Friday, February 12,Gujarati Samaj of Detroitcalls for Valentine daydance at the Club Inferno.For more informationregarding the event, visithttp://gsod.org/ .Friday, February 12 –Sunday, February 14,09:00 AM onwardsThe Bharatiya Templeof Metropolitan Detroitcelebrates Mahashivarathri.Mahashivarathriis on Febryary 12. From09:00 AM – 12:30 PMand 07:00 PM – 01:00AM, various Poojas arebeing done. Sponsor willperform one Rudrabhishekam.The celebrationis on February 13 and 14.Poojas and Abhishekamsare being performed. Forsponsorship information,contact Temple office248-879-2552.Pooja Sponsorship forMaha Shivaratri:All Three Days Pooja$201Friday, February 12th,2010Ganesh Pooja $11Rudra Abhishekam $21Shiva Sahasranama Puja$11Bilva Ashtottara Pooja$21Ekadasa Rudra Abhishekam$101Saturday, February 13th,2010Himavat Lingarchana $11Jyotir Lingarchana $51Sahasra Lingarchana $51Sunday, February 14th,2010Rudra Havan $ 51Rudra Abhishekam $ 21Saturday, February 13 –Monday, February 15,Vishwa Hindu Parishadof America (World HinduCouncil of America),announces First AnnualHindu Heritage Camp forChildren from 8-18 yearsand parent volunteers andChildren below 8 yearsmust be accompanied byParents at Camp OwaissaBauer, 17001sw 264thStreet, Homestead, FL-33031.For more informationplease email dadebv@comcast.net or contactone of the following:Ram Agarwal305-238-0327Vijay Narang954-915-6913Ela Aneja954-283-8479Subbarayan Pochi305-273-0009Harsh Dave954-720-4540Shekar Reddy954-895-1947Girish Gandhi561-244-5813Rajni Shah954-752-4088MENCANCOOK!Traditionally South AsianMen take backseat whenit comes tocooking.NOT ANY MORE.We want to put them inthe driver seat.MICHIGAN SOUTHASIAN INVITESSOUTH ASIAN MENTO COME FORWARDAND SHOW THEIRTALENT IN COOKING.Email your recipe withyour photos and seeyourself in printInfo@Michigansouthasian.comHealth(Continued from Page 8)How we use oursenses and mind is thedif¬ferentiating factor inour health or disease.Understanding the fundamentalprinciples of Ayurvedacan help us knowbetter ways of self-careand caring for our lovedones.Ayurveda (Ayuh + Veda)literally means Wisdom oflife or longevity.For more information youcan email the author atinfo@iwfusa.orgApril 2010 ISSUEREAL ESTATE SpecialAD Opportunity For:REAL ESTATE AGENTS & professionalsWe welcome articles.info@michigansouthasian.com

Michigan South Asian February 2010 Page 18Legal SPCIALTips for Surviving Long Pending Adjustment of Status ApplicationsTips for Surviving Long PendingAdjustment of Status ApplicationsIt is a sad fact that unless Congresspasses legislation to allowrecapture of unused employment-basedvisa numbers, orcomes up with another solution,many foreign nationals willcontinue to be stuck in adjustmentof status limbo. As ofFebruary 2010, The EB-3 categoryis backlogged to 2002(2001 for Indian nationals) andEB-2 is stuck at 2005 for Indiaand China nationals.Here are some tips (and resources)for those waiting fortheir priority dates to becomecurrent:“Free” I-765 and I-131 renewals.If you paid $1010 (or $930for a child under 14 filing separately,or $600 together with theparent) for your adjustment ofstatus filing fee, there is no feefor extensions on your I-765,and I-131. In order to ensureyou are not charged this fee,include a copy of your I-485receipt notice showing thatyou paid the fee, also provingthe case was filed on or after7/30/2007. Note that you willhave to “paper file” this, as e-filing requires payment of the$340 fee. See the “Renewal”note on page 7 of the USCISinstructions to form I-765here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-765instr.pdfTwo Year EADs. USCISshould issue your EAD extensionfor two years, when yourpriority date is not currentas of filing the extension application,and your I-140 hasbeen approved. For more detailsfrom USCIS on two yearEAD extensions, see: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=62ae15d3ffd7a110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f-3d6a1RCRDProtection for Aging OutChildren. One great concernfor those interminably waitingfor their adjustment of statusapplications to be approved isthe status of their children, andensuring that they do not fallout of status. Congress enactedthe Child Status ProtectionAct (“CSPA”) in recognitionof the fact that long waits forpriority dates caused childrento age out, and consequentlyforced families to make painfuldecisions about splittingup, and relocating. For thosewhose children will turn 21 whiletheir adjustments are pending, theCSPA provides some protectionto their statuses, and “freezes”their age, if certain timeframesand conditions are met.Basically, for an employmentbasedadjustment of status case,the CSPA freezes children’s ageson the date the priority date firstbecomes current. Then, the timebetween filing and approval ofthe I-140 may be subtracted fromtheir age. This protection onlyapplies if the child seeks LPRstatus (files an I-485 or beginsconsular processing) within oneyear of the visa availability date(which is generally the prioritydate on the principal’s petition).For more details on generallyapplying the CSPA formula, seehttp://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegrams/telegrams_1369.htmlFor those employment-baseddependent children who do notmeet this criteria, and who doage out according to the formula,there is an automatic conversionprovision, which automaticallyconverts the child to the appropriate2nd preference family-basedcategory, retaining the principal’soriginal priority date. For moredetails on the mechanics of theCSPA, see: http://www.legalactioncenter.org/sites/default/files/pa-cspa_0.pdfChanging Employers WhileAdjustment is Pending. Manyforeign nationals waiting foradjudication of their adjustmentshave already taken advantageof the American Competitivenessin the Twenty-FirstCentury Act of 2000 (“AC21”)“job flexibility” provision (alsoknown as “permanent portability”).This law allows for ultimateapproval of adjustment ofstatus in cases where foreignnationals change jobs. Theconditions are:• The I-485 has beenfiled and remained un-adjudicatedfor 180 days or more;• The new job is in thesame or similar occupationalclassification as the job forwhich the petition was filed;and,• The I-140 for the initialemployer is ultimately approved.You should be sure to analyzethe position description setforth in the original I-140, andcompare it with the “new” position.If you can document thatthe two jobs fall under the sameDictionary of OccupationalTitles or O*Net position, the“same or similar” test shouldbe met.There are differing opinionson whether CIS must be notifiedof the change, or whetherone should wait for an RFErequesting details on the similarityof the jobs. You shouldmore strongly consider addressingthe issue up frontshould an employment changeinvolve changing home addresses(in addition to filingAR-11s for the entire family,and separately notifying US-CIS on each I-485 and relatedcase). Whether you choose tofile at the time you change jobs,or wait for an RFE, a carefullydocumented analysis prior totaking the mew position is thebest protection. See the followingUSCIS AC21 guidance formore details: http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/AC21Intrm122705.pdfDan Maranci is head of the Immigration& Global MigrationGroup in Verrill Dana’s BostonOffice. He represents nationaland multinational corporations,higher education and healthcareinstitutions, startups, and individualsin a broad variety of immigrationmatters.Effects of Divorce or Separation on your Immigration StatusBy Hanishi T. AliThis article provides basic informationabout the effects ofdivorce or legal separation onone’s immigration status wherea foreigner marries a US citizen(USC) or a legal permanentresident (LPR) and is given animmigrant benefit because ofthe marriage. Where a couple iscontemplating divorce or separation,it is important for theforeign spouse to understandthe impact a divorce or separationcan have on his or herimmigration status. It shouldalso be pointed out that marriageto a USC does not automaticallyconfer any typeof immigration status on theforeign spouse.Divorce decree obtained beforeGreen Card:Where a foreign spouse is attemptingto obtain permanentresidency through the sponsorshipof his or her USCspouse or LPR spouse as a resultof marriage to him or herand a divorce decree is grantedbefore the foreign spouse has obtaineda green card, then the foreignspouse cannot be granted thegreen card because technicallythe divorce has ended the legalmarriage and the foreign spousecannot be granted the green cardbased on marriage.Divorce granted after foreignspouse receives Green Card:a. Where a divorce isgranted after the foreign spouseobtains a green card (now calledan immigrant spouse), it does notchange/ invalidate a grantedgreen card where the immigrantspouse has been married to theUSC for three years or moreand has received an unconditionalgreen card. However, theforeign spouse may have to wait5 years to apply for naturalization.b. Where a foreignspouse is married to the USCfor a short time (two years orless) and a conditional greencard has been granted, the implicationcan be very different.Generally, when the spouse atthe expiry of the conditionalresidency period applies for afull permanent residence it canbe granted, if the spouses arestill married. However, if a divorcedecree has been obtained,then the immigrant spouse’sconditional permanent residentstatus can be terminated and s/he can lose his/her immigrantstatus.(Continued on Page 19)

Page 19 February 2010 Michigan South AsianEffects of Divorce or Separationon your Immigration Status(Continued from page 18)In certain circumstances, itmay, however, be possible for aspouse to obtain a waiverSeparation:Separation can mean either legalseparation or physical separation.Physical separation, i.e.spouses living apart, or legalseparation, i.e. a court orderor a written agreement directingor authorizing the spousesto live separate and apart, ingeneral, does not in itself constitutetermination of the marriagefor immigration purposes.In some states, however, legalseparation can constitute terminationof marriage for immigrationpurposes and the USCISmay deny a green card in caseswhere the parties entered into avalid marriage, but have sinceobtained a legal separation priorto the final adjudication of thegreen-card.If any of the above describedsituations is applicable to youor whether you are contemplatingseparation or divorce, it isrecommended that you discussyour circumstances with an experiencedimmigration attorneywho can help you understandthe implications and guide youabout your best options.Hanishi Ali is an internationalbusiness and immigration attorneyand can be reached at 617-500-3233.Read MichiganSouthAsianDNA/Specific Blood Group Antigen TestingAmerican Association of Blood Banks(AABB) laboratory reporting results(Continued from page 1)These foreign nationals, withfew exceptions**, must presenta valid passport, a validnonimmigrant visa issued byan American Consul, and a current,original approval noticeissued by the Immigration Serviceon Form I-797.There are many situationswhere the expiration date of theConsular-issued visa is earlierthan the expiration date of themost recent I-797 approval notice.The applicant is entitledto be admitted to the expirationdate of the Form I-797 ApprovalNotice provided the passportis valid for at least six monthsbeyond the requested date.This is the date that should beentered by the Customs Officeron the new Form I-94 that is issuedand stapled into the applicant’spassport.Immigration Parentage Testing1-800-996-9016Email: aabbtest@aol.comMaintaining a Valid I-94If the nonimmigrant worker re-USCISmains in the U.S. beyond theperiod of time indicated on theForm I-94 issued at the timeof last entry, he/she will be illegallyin the U.S. with all theattendant consequences. Thisis true even if they have a validForm I-797 with a later expirationdate.Here are a two of the most commonexamples where this islikely to occur-there are others:Example 1: The H-1 applicanthas a Consular-issued visa validonly until February, 2010. Becausehe and his employer filedfor and were granted an extensionof stay prior to his departure,he has a new Form I-797Approval Notice valid untilDecember, 2011. However, atCustoms he presents the old approvalnotice with a February,2010 expiration date. He willonly be admitted to that date.• If he does not plan totravel abroad again prior to theexpiration of this Form I-94,he and his employer must filea new H-1 petition and requestfor extension of stay right awayin order to maintain legal status.• If he does plan to travelabroad again prior to the February,2010expiration of thisForm I-94, he can seek reentryduring the limited period oftime that the Consular visa remainsvalid, being sure to presentthe correct Approval Noticeupon his return.• If he does travelabroad again prior to the expirationof this Form I-94, but willnot return until after the Consularvisa has expired, he mustmake arrangements to apply fora new entry visa at an AmericanConsulate abroad before returning.Example 2: The H-1 applicanthas a Consular-issued visavalid until July, 2010. Becausehe changed jobs recently, hepresents a new Form I-797Approval Notice from his newemployer valid until December,2011. He should be admitteduntil December 2011. Ifhis Form I-94 is mistakenlyissued with an expiration dateof July, 2010, he must have hisemployer apply for an extensionof stay by filing a new H-1Petition prior to July, 2010,unless, as above, he will betravelling abroad again beforethe Form I-94 expires. If heremains in the U.S. beyondJuly, 2010 in reliance on theForm I-797, he will be in theU.S. illegally.It matters not whether the mistakeis made by the applicant(by presenting the wrong approvalnotice) or the CustomsOfficer (in failing to grant theproper period of time). Ineither case, the applicant isbound by the date on the FormI-94 issued at the time of lastarrival-and must take correctiveaction in order to maintainlegal status.*Form I-94: this is the Arrival-Departure Record whichis filled out by the travelerenroute to the U.S. and thenpresented to the Customs Officerwith their passport andForm I-797 Approval Notice.Once the decision is madeto admit the applicant to theU.S., the Customs Officer willwrite the Class of Admission(e.g. H-1B or L-1A) and thedate to which admitted on thedocument and staple a portionin the passport. Remaining inthe U.S. beyond this date is aviolation of law.**Special rules govern brieftravel to Canada or Mexicoonly.MENCANCOOK!Email your recipe withyour photos and seeyourself in printInfo@Michigansouthasian.com

Michigan South Asian February 2010 Page 20The Basics of Business FormationBy Farah Ahmed, The Law Officesof Farah AhmedIf you are considering startingyour own business, one of thefirst decisions that you need tomake as a business owner ishow the business entity shouldbe structured. In deciding on theright business entity, you musttake several factors into considerationsince your ultimatedecision can have an impact onmultiple aspects of your business,including the payment oftaxes, your personal liability forthe debts of the business, ownershipsuccession, and the ease ofmanagement of the business. Inmaking this important decision,the following concerns must betaken into account:1. Your intended size andnature of the business.2. The level of controlyou wish to have in your business.3. Whether or not you willbe sole owner of the business.4. Your need for accessto cash out of the business foryourself.5. The level of personal liabilityyou wish to take on asthe owner of the business.6. The tax implicationsof the different business entities.7. Whether or not youwill need or intent to reinvestbusiness earnings into thebusiness.Sole ProprietorshipThe vast majority of smallbusinesses begin as sole proprietorships.These businessesare owned by one individual,usually the person who hasresponsibility of running thebusiness day-to-day. Sole proprietorsown all of the assetsand profits of the business,but also assume completeresponsibility for its liabilitiesand debts. Consequently, interms of the law, the businessowner is one and the samewith the actual business.Therefore, while sole proprietorshipsmay be the easiestand least expensive businessstructure in terms of creation,taxation and dissolution, soleproprietors take on unlimitedliability and are legally responsiblefor all debts againstthe business. Furthermore,sole proprietors often are at adisadvantage in raising fundsfor the business and oftentimes, are limited to using personalfunds or consumer loansto add capital to the business.CorporationOne option that intendedbusiness owners may have tolimit their personal liabilityand increase their ability toraise funds is to incorporatethe business as a corporation.A corporation is considered bylaw to be a unique, separateentity, apart from its owner(s).Consequently, a corporationcan enter into contractualagreements, can be sued orand can be taxed separate fromits owner(s). The owners of acorporation are its shareholders,and may elect a board ofdirectors to oversee the businessdecisions and/or managersto run the business day-to-day.Additionally, corporations canraise needed funds through thesale of their stock. In additionto these advantages, corporationstatus also comes withseveral disadvantages, such asthe need for increased time andmoney creation, increased stateand federal regulations andincreased overall taxation, dueto what is known as “doubletaxation.” Double taxation iswhen the corporation is firsttaxed for its profits and theshareholders are then taxedfor any dividends paid to themfrom the corporation.However, the Subchapter C taxelection enables the corporation’searnings and/or profits tobe treated as distributions andtherefore, pass through directlyto the personal tax returns ofthe shareholders. It is importantto note however, that thereare certain requirements thatmust be met for a corporationto be able to elect Chapter Cstatus and the assistance of aqualified attorney is helpful inascertaining this eligibility.Limited Liability CompanyThe LLC is another option forto-be business owners. TheLLC is a relatively new hybridbusiness structure in Texasand is designed to providethe limited liability featuresof a corporation and the taxefficiencies and operationalflexibility of a partnership orsole proprietorship. Finally,GPs (General Partnerships),LPs (Limited Partnerships)and LLPs (Limited LiabilityPartnerships) are also availableif an intended business ownerwants to avail himself/herselfto the advantages and disadvantagesof the partnershipstructure.In summary, deciding on theform of business structure thatbest suits your business needsshould be given careful consideration.It is recommended thatyou consult a qualified attorneyin order to help you select thebusiness entity that is rightfor you, as the decision willinevitably have long-term andwide-ranging implications. Theabove is a very basic outlineof the available options forbusiness structures and shouldnot be relied upon in place of aqualified attorney’s advice.For a free consultation with AttorneyFarah Ahmed, The LawOffices of Farah AhmedMARKETINGEXECUTIVESCan you TALK & SELL.We are looking for you.Work from home.Flexible HoursEmail Resume:info@palepages.com

Page 21 February 2010 Michigan South AsianCHECK YOUR SIGNBy Pandit ParasharARIES (March 21 to April20): You will make good useof extra time onhands. You willhave several reasonsto celebrate.People willappreciate yourhospitality. Uncertainty aboutwork will start to fade awayand the new associate will bevery compatible. You may alsoreplace one of your vehicleswith newer model. Spousewill be full of great ideas andmotivate you.TAURUS (April 21 to May20): You will entertain fewguests at yourplace thismonth. It isgoing to bebeneficial as faras the moneyis concerned. It will be betterto dispose off money makingstocks and wait for few weeksto buy them back. You maynot get the credit for hard workright away but won’t have towait long. You will call an oldfriend for little advice.GEMINI (May 21 to June20): Concentration of planetsin fifth shouldgive the muchneeded boost.New doorswill open and adream job couldbecome reality. You will bemaking several very calculatedmove and see results quickly.Things will start moving inright direction in career. Youmay finally get rid of peoplecreating troubles in the past.You will invite few people atyour place.CANCER (June 21 to July 22):Planets will make you very soberand discreet.You will acceptthe challengeand work ona almost foolproof strategy.You may also let go a relationshipnot working out so welllately, and focus on real issuesin life. Keep a tab on caffeineor nicotine consumption. Youmay put off your plan to buya business because of lack offinances.LEO (July 23 to August 22):Changes will start to becomeclear and imminent.You willsuddenly put arein on expensesand ask familymember to follow. You mayconfide in someone close andtry to seek direction. Do notsign any legal papers in a hurryor will regret doing so soon.You may travel to a nearbytown to attend a dinner withfamily this month.VIRGO (August 23 to September22): Valueof your assetsand stocks willappreciate. Youmay be in marketto purchaseanother vehicle. You may invitefew business associates and animportant person at your place.Deal will be beneficial and lastfor long time. Some of youwill be slowly getting readyfor an upcoming trip. You maypay a visit to a holy place withfamily.LIBRA (September 23 to October22): Financially anotherrewarding time.Money can pour infrom all directions.New opportunitywill move you upto a different leveland bring long term gains. Youwill contribute with money ortime to a charity. Strong planetsgive you a commanding positionat work as well as in sociallife. You will hear few goodnews.SCORPIO (October 23 toNovember 22): Right eye maystart to givesome trouble oryou may need tochange previousprescription.Letter and mail you send outwill get the job done. You mayhave to opportunity to shareyour experience and wisdomwith others. Do not hold muchlonger and dispose off moneymaking stocks and just wait tillanother week to buy them backat cheaper price.SAGITTARIUS (November 23to December 22): You are veryclose to some majorimprovementsin career. Thingswill materializevery quickly.Someone whowas too close at one time willcall you. You will learn andbenefit from inferior competitors.Business will improve andyou will make new clients. Financiallythings will continueto be tricky but you will meetall commitments.CAPRICORN (December 22to January 19): You may findwhat you havebeen looking forfar away fromhome and maybeoverseas. Holyplanets will helpyou keep making the best andthe right choices. Positivechanges jus around the corner.Commitments made in the pastwill start to drain you out fromnow and on. You may startshopping for an upcoming animportant trip.AQUARIUS (January 20 toFebruary 18): Keep an eye on afemale colleaguewho’s been tryingto create troublebut be diplomatic.Mars will causebig improvementon financial front. You mayfinally pay off an old debt thismonth. There will be somechanges at work soon. Youmay go to see an old friendalso. You will find it slighteasier to convince others withyour plans.PISCES (February 19 to March20): It should be another moralboosting period.You will getquick results forthe efforts youmake. Boss willalso make necessaryrecommendation. You mayneed to go through some kindof legal process also. Partywill be entertaining and youwill make new friends. Spousemay complain about aches andpains in the body.FOR ORACLE FINANCIALTRAININGwww.appssys.com281-381-0744

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