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Christine Agro's career as a pet psychic to the stars started, as so many auspicious events do, with a particularly open chakra. The chakra in question did not belong to her, but to a young woman who happened to pop into one of Ms. Agro's yoga classes in upstate New York five years ago, and thanked her at the end of class for freeing up that center of spiritual energy.
When Ms. Agro moved to New York to join a boyfriend in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, a few weeks later, she had barely unloaded her Jeep when she noticed a familiar face coming down the street: It was that same Russell Bodine Jersey yoga student, who, it turned out, worked most of the time as a dog walker for the famed fashion photographer Bruce Weber.
Some New Yorkers would call it a coincidence; others would call it standard issue happenstance for Cobble Hill, where yoga instructors and photographers' assistants probably cross paths 14 times daily. Because Ms. Agro is also a trained clairvoyant natural healer and yes, that's what she puts down as her profession on her son's preschool applications she calls it kismet.
Before moving to New York City, Ms. Agro had just started, at her clients' requests, doing readings for their most mysterious loved ones, their pets. Upon arriving, she started focusing specifically on that niche for Mr. Weber, working regularly with him and his wife to help them understand their passel of dogs.
"Animals don't really have the ability to tell their people what's going on," said Ms. Agro, a young looking 42 (which she attributes to diligent managing of her energy, just as others attribute that good fortune to smart managing of their diets). "This is a way for them to have someone advocate for them."
Part medium, part mediator, she began doing readings that gave voice to the needs of the Weber family's dogs. Kindly don't throw us in the car http://www.bengalsnflofficialauthentic.com/authentic-russell-bodine-jersey.html without telling us where we're going, an irritated golden retriever named Palomino requested through Ms. Agro. Skye is such a big baby, vented a pup named True about a rival.
Ms. Agro doesn't need to see the pets to talk to them, just a land line she communes with the pets while simultaneously relaying the conversation to their owners by phone. She reasoned with the Weber family's dogs as she might her own 3 year old son, explaining the basics of compromise, occasionally using her training, she says, to remove some negative energy along the way.
"She does see everything," said Nan Bush, Mr. Weber's wife, who works with Ms. Agro weekly, and relied heavily on her when two beloved dogs were dying. "I've recommended her to so many friends."
There are famous people, and then there are people famous to famous people and almost no one else. They are the specialized service providers unknown to the masses, but beatified by the bold faced names who trade the coveted cellphone numbers among themselves. Into that category (of snowboarding instructors and antique repairers) has Ms. Agro softly landed.
The Weber family introduced Ms. Agro to Grace Coddington, the fashion icon and creative director at Vogue, who referred her to Buffy Birrittella, an executive vice president at Ralph Lauren; both cat lovers are now regular clients. Ingrid Sischy, the editor in chief of Interview, Joan Allen, the actress, and Julian Schnabel, the director and artist they all got results after seeking Ms. Agro's help to divine the whereabouts of missing pets. Although she sees the occasional civil engineer or journalist, overall her clientele skews toward the glamorous.
Some might theorize that Ms. Agro's fashion heavy followers represent a world already devoted to the power of the convincing fantasy (often a pricey one in this case, $100 per half hour).
Others might wonder if Ms. Agro simply brings her outer ether clients the compassion and common sense of a smart Brooklyn mom who shops mostly at Old Navy. And then there are those who would follow her instructions for their Samoyeds or Bengal cats all but off a bridge, either because they were true believers in a gift, or true believers in her impeccable In Style credentials.
Recently, says Ms. Agro, some of her clients have started asking if she'd consider working on behalf of those other creatures who can't articulate their needs: babies and toddlers. Ms. Agro is now working on developing that business, under the name the Psychic Mom. Since the only caretakers more obsessive than New York pet owners are New York parents, it seems likely that Psychic Mom will find some eager clients. Marketers would call it an untapped niche, but if her business explodes, Ms. Agro would probably just call it kismet.
The Atlanta Falcons needed a new start, and so they cleaned house.
Vick involvement in a dogfighting operation and a four win 2007 season combined to force a makeover that began with the hiring of general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith.
Some of the team biggest names will be missing when the team opens training camp July 26. The long list of players traded or released includes Warrick Dunn, DeAngelo Hall, Alge Crumpler, Rod Coleman, Jimmy Williams and Wayne Gandy.
Dimitroff, the former director of college scouting for the New England Patriots, made an early splash in Atlanta by selecting Matt Ryan, rated the top college quarterback in the draft, and signing Michael Turner, regarded as the top free agent running back.
Ryan faces unique expectations as he is asked to replace Vick as the face of the franchise even as some fans remain loyal to Vick. He also being asked to help shift the focus to the future.
think if you win, people will be happy, Ryan Marquis Flowers Jersey said.
do understand from an outsider perspective it was a tough year. I focused on the future now, and excited to be a part of that. early sign of acceptance for the new quarterback came when Falcons fans were seen wearing Ryan No. 2 jersey in minicamp this spring. Vick No. 7 jersey, still a common sight at the Georgia Dome last season, is the biggest seller in team history.
Many teams try to give rookie quarterbacks a year to watch and learn. For the Falcons, there may be no reason for patience. The sooner the transition to the Ryan era can begin, the better for the team to move past the Vick era.
Ryan doesn seem concerned about talk he could play or even start in the opening game.
think that certainly the goal, to prepare to play, to do everything you can to be on the field and play, he said. what I going to do. I think I did well picking things up in minicamp. I know there still a lot to learn. I think I done pretty well so far. Falcons tried Joey Harrington, Byron Leftwich and Chris Redman as starters last year. Ryan could surpass Redman as the starter with a strong showing in training camp. Harrington also returns.
The best protection for Ryan could be a strong running game, and that the Falcons plan.
Smith, the former defensive co ordinator in Jacksonville, brought in Mike Mularkey, the former Buffalo head coach, to design game plans and call plays on offence.
Mularkey and Smith plan to take advantage of Turner and Jerious Norwood as big play threats at running back.
and I have very similar philosophies in terms of offensive football, Smith said. want to be able to run the football. That the cornerstone of what we want to do. We have the players that will allow us to run the football. Falcons also signed safety Erik Coleman, cornerback Von Hutchins and tight end Ben Hartsock as free agents.
The Falcons, making use of Vick running skills, led the NFL in rushing in 2004 06. Smith says the Turner Norwood combination, running behind fullback Ovie Mughelli, could compare with Jacksonville tandem of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones Drew.
you have that kind of combination, I think it creates problems for the defence that used to trying to tackle a certain style of runner, Smith said. the next play, or the next series, you got to go tackle a different kind of guy. is the second new coaching staff in two years, but Smith at least has the advantage of not being surprised by Vick dogfighting case.