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Ok, so I think its about time I stop thinking about it and just get down to it...so Monday will be the day!
I'm still scared-of starting, of not knowing what to do, of failing-but I need to try!
Anyone else planning to start on this date?
Does anyone have any advice they would like to pass on to newbies?
Good luck!!!
''You've gotta go there to come back''
Greetings , Thought you'd like a little advice from a Three time Challenger (not a Champion yet though). Be sure to read the book, take your Before and After photos. (put a copy of your Before photo up on the fridge, planner, calender or kitchen or pantry cabinet for inspiration and determination). Be sure to plan your meals and Free day in advance if you can. Drink lots of water, follow the plan in the book as closely as you can with resolve. Be patient for the results, some folks don't see the bigger results in losses and gains until weeks 6 or 7. Stick to the routine even in the face of problems or as we call them little challenges that come along. Keep some kind of journal with notes about your exercise and HIT results and eating patterns each week. Be sure to set attainable goals first time around and set intermediate goals as well to help guide you and if you transgress from the path, count it as a learning experience and get back on that horse and ride that trail until the end of the journey. Most of all Keep On Moving FOrward as best you can and ask for advice and support from us here on the forum and at BFL. BEst wishes always!! WPBILL
Thank you for your reply!
I have taken my pictures and taken some body measurements. My goals...well, I guess to lose weight, tone up,get fit and strong mentally and physically.
I have just done my weekly food plan and would like to share it...it was so difficult to think of combinations that would fit in with what I like/taste ok, and fit in with my day
Input welcome!
1 porridge fruit seeds
2 protein shake
3 tuna pasta salad
4 protein shake
5 tuna pasta salad
6 nuts yogurt
1 egg white omlette and wm bread
3 chick salad and fruit
4 egg white,fruit
5 turkey burger,potato,salad
6 yogurt seeds
1 cottage cheese,fruit nuts
3 chicken pitta salad
5 salmon cake rice veg
6 cot cheese cinemon apple
1 cot cheese fruit seeds
5 fish pasta stir fry veg
6 cot cheese peanut butter fruit
1 porridge fruit
2 avocado salsa
3 turkey sarnie salad
4 avocado salsa
5 salmon rice veg
6 french toast
1 french toast
3 turkey pitta salad
4 sweetcorn ham
5 steak potato salad
6 egg whites baked beans
(protein shakes for days when im at work-want to limit their use as very expensive!)
I would suggest making more concrete goals if possible. Examples. I will lose 10 pounds of body weight in the 12 week challenge. Something that is very easy to measure, so you can see success. I will be able to run a 5k at the end of the challenge. I will be able to do 20 pushups at the end of the challenge. Just a few examples there. There's nothing wrong with the goals you listed...just a little vague. Make them measurable, so you know exactly what you're aiming for. Be realistic about it.
As WPBill said, a lot of people don't see results until a little later in the challenge, so don't get discouraged if you step on the scale after 2 weeks and have only lost 2 pounds. It doesn't mean your hard work isn't paying off. A lot of women don't see significant results until week 10 or so. It's not that women do it wrong, their bodies are just wired differently then men''s bodies.
Put your goals in a variety of places. I have my goals on my computer desk at home, my visor of my car (as I travel a lot for work), and at work. This way, it's constantly on my mind.
PLAN!!! It can't be said enough. It's really the key to the BFL program. If you go to work with no food for the day, don't expect to be successful in eating clean. Think of every meal for the day. Have extra food in case there's an emergency. Almonds and apples are easy to pack, and easy to have on hand until you get to your next meal. Looking over your meal plan, I would add a carb to your meals where your having a protein shake, especially early meals. If you're going to skip a carb, I would recommend doing it meals 5 or 6. I usually skip the carb on meal 6, and a lot of times on meal 5, but I always have a carb on my first 4 meals. Also, make sure the rice is brown rice. It's a complex carb, which will last much longer than white rice, and you won't get hungry so fast. I'm lucky. A lot of people say they don't like brown rice, but I love it.
Stay on this forum for support!!! We're here for one another. Don't fall of the wagon...come here and ask for support!
Good luck and congrats on making the choice to change your life!!!
I'll hang in with you for the duration of the challenge.
I will begin my second shot at the challenge on 4/27, Saturday.
I was progressing nicely during the second month last time (February) when I had an ice fall which virtually incapacitated by right arms movement ( some tendon tears in my bicep and rotator cuff muscles, bone degeneration(at 60 years) and bone misalignment issues).. Yesterday was was final day of PT and I'm still working on getting my arm to extend overhead.
So my goals this time around will be more recuperative rather than developmental regarding my upper body. Overall weight loss and endurance will also be emphasized.
My advice. . .at the beginning don't let the scale control your perceived progress! Muscle is denser therefore heavier than fat. As you workout, it is possible to gain muscle mass at a greater pace that your losing fat.
Rather, let your attitude be set by how you feel . . . more energy. . . . controlled diet. . . . . . a successful exercise routine . . .
If you get offtrack once in a while... . just climb back on board.
I'm going to join you! Let's do this thing!
I'll be here and starting as well!
I'm starting on Monday too. Good luck everyone.
Rachel. xx
Hi! I'll be starting this coming Monday too, first time with the challenge. I'm a runner and have remained fairly fit, but the past few years have been super hectic, and somewhere along the way I let my fitness/health run free a bit. Now, the smoke is finally clearing, and none of my pants fit! So hopefully this will help me bounce back and give me a new&improved self to embrace my new living situation!
I am, however, a dietary vegan, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on meal replacements?? I think that for the most part I should be okay with seitan/tempeh/tofu as a lean protein and soy protein shake/bar options, but what is really stumping me is breakfast! Are eggs the only way to go? Would oatmeal with walnuts be a good swap, or is that too much fat? Any vegan bfast ideas would be totally helpful!!
Look forward to starting this journey with everyone! :)
I am starting TODAY!! This will be my second challange and I am really excited to do this again. It worked incredibly well the first time two years ago. Unfortunately I have found all of the weight I lost! Every pound. So...here I go again. But, I plan on exceeding my success of two years ago. I KNOW this program works!! I was walking, living proof. I can't wait to see my results and I look forward to keeping up with the BFL community online. Here is to us!! We can do this!!
Hey all!!
SophieT here from UK. I started the BFL on 8 April but hit a wall of flu last wednesday so had to rest off for a few days. I am back on track and intend to get back down the gym tomorrow morning early starting back on my leg weights!! I've done the BFL a couple of times before and it is the only thing that has worked for me in losing weight and changing my bodyshape!!
Good luck all for your new challenges, you wont regret it, just take it one step at a time!
I am about to go to my home gym and start my first day!! When I was 38, I saw Bill Philips on television and was so inspired that I did my one and only challenge. It changed my life. I fell in love with lifting heavy weights. Unfortunately, I have not been disciplined the past three years, and my BFL lifestyle virtually disappeared. Horrible pressures at work, a miserable boss and my Dad's passing (RIP Daddy!!) have kept me very unmotivated. I'm about to celebrate my 51st birthday and feel I need to practice what I preach again. Everyone at work looks to me as the queen of fitness, but little do they know how complacent I've been. Can't do it anymore, no longer making excuses, or feeling miserable. I'm fired up and ready to go : ) Just stick to the plan, don't wander from it. It does work. Be patient, be diligent and be strict. Try and take each day at a time, and if you mess up, don't say "I'll start again tomorrow," just take a deep breath, forgive yourself, and start again on your next meal or workout. Don't beat yourself up, just move on. It really is a good beginners program that lays it all out for you. You just need to follow it. One other thing I'd say is to prepare, prepare, prepare your food! And log everything. My success (up until three years ago) is definitely due to my weekly planning of nutrition and workouts (I've done a lot of non-BFL type bodybuilding programs over the years too, that took far more planning, and it always pays off to have it all prepared in advance). If you have any questions or just need inspiration from someone familiar with this program, I'm here. And hopefully, to stay. Don;t be scared! Just go for it, mind, body and soul. You totally deserve this!
Hi! There is a book put out by Tosca Reno (she's a 53-year-old body building inspiration of mine), and it's called Eat Clean Diet - Vegetarian Cookbook (you can get it on Amazon) that might be helpful. You can even check out her breakfast ideas prior to purchase as they can be viewed from the "look inside" feature and even have links to get the actual recipes (at least the ones I clicked on). I don't have that book myself, but I have her Eating Clean Diet cookbook though, and love it. The word diet is not to be thought of as low-cal deprivation : ) She's a body builder and eats like one! : )
Hi, Monday is day one for me as well. I have been in a couple of BFL challenges, read all the books, and I can tell you it really works. Just think in only as little as 12 weeks you can be in better shape than you are now.....amazing. One tip that has really helped me was to get up early drink two glasses of water then cardio, on my cardio days of course. I hate cardio and nothing felt better than having it out of the way first thing in the morning. Good luck to you.
Hi im starting today yippee and so is my daughter annabella she has blogged too we will do journey together be like a little club!! Good luck
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"Impressions from
South Africa" and Beyond
June 21–22, 2011
This colloquium held at the Museum of Modern Art in NY, convened by Judith B. Hecker, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Natasha Becker, The Clark, brought together scholars, artists, and museum professionals to reflect upon the exhibition, Impressions from South Africa, 1965 to Now, MoMA, and to tease out the broader issues raised in the exhibition. The exhibition, drawn entirely from the Museum's permanent collection, brought together prints, posters, books, and wall stencils by some thirty artists and collectives that demonstrate the unusual reach, range, and influence of printmaking in South Africa.
Participants included: Christophe Cherix, MoMA; Doryun Chong, MoMA; Jay A. Clarke, The Clark; Willie Cole, New Jersey; Erin Haney, Smithsonian Institution; Leslie King-Hammond, Center for Race and Culture, MICA; Alisa LaGamma, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Dan Leers, MoMA; Senzeni Marasela, artist, South Africa; Riason Naidoo, South African National Gallery (SANG), Cape Town; Chika Okeke-Agulu, Princeton University; John Peffer, Ramapo College; Lowery Stokes Sims, Museum of Arts and Design; Vuyile Voyiya, artist, South Africa; Sue Williamson, artist, South Africa
Also in attendance: Mitra Abbaspour, MoMA; Pamela Allara, Boston University; Lisa Binder, Museum for African Art; Yaëlle Birro, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Jan Cheifitz, New York; Christa Clarke, Newark Museum; Gwen Farrelly, MoMA; Starr Figura, MoMA; Laura Hoptman, MoMA; Amy Horschak, MoMA; Fritha Langerman, Michaelis School of Fine Art, South Africa; Jay Levenson, MoMA; Christopher Lew, Assistant Curator, MoMA PS1; Barbara London, MoMA; Glenn Lowry, MoMA; Leora Maltz-Leca, Rhode Island School of Design; Julie McGee, University of Delaware; Karen Milbourne, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian; Keith Moxey, Barnard College/Columbia University; Christine Mullen Kreamer, National Museum of African Art; Aidan O'Connor, MoMA; Jenny Schlenzka, MoMA; Cara Starke, MoMA; Josef Vascovitz, Seattle; Gary van Wyck and Lisa Britton, New Jersey
"Impressions from South Africa": Content, Reception, Criticism
Moderator: Aruna D' Souza
Jay Clarke, Vuyile Voyiya and Willie Cole
This discussion focused on the exhibition and issues related to organizing and presenting, as well as the repercussions for curatorial practice and future art historical study.
Curatorial Practice, Institutions, and Scholarship: Regional, Global, Alternative, and Beyond?
Moderator: Chika Okeke-Agulu
Riason Naidoo, Leslie King Hammond, Alisa LaGamma and Doryun Chong
Questions discussed: What are the spaces for the production and dissemination of contemporary "African" art on the continent and abroad? How is the work of contemporary and modern African artists located/positioned in fine/modern/contemporary or encyclopedic art museums? How is work understood by curators/scholars/audiences at home and abroad? What models have emerged to deepen our understanding and art historical knowledge?
Modernism: Global? Multiple? Cosmopolitan?
Moderator: Natasha Becker
Lowery Stokes Sims, John Peffer and Erin Haney
This discussion was directed at cross-cultural discourse about art and modernist art history in particular: How do art history and exhibitions engage with difference and the history of the dynamic interplay between different cultures in the twentieth century? What has the critical exploration of relationships between Europe and Africa contributed to our historical understanding of cultural difference in the visual arts? In a world where multiculturalism, globalization, and contemporaneity have become common, what unanswered questions remain?
Contemporary Connections: Artistic Practice
Moderator: Judy Hecker
Chika Okeke-Agulu, Sue Williamson, Senzeni Marasela and Dan Leers
A discussion of flourishing creative scenes—and surge of interest—in several African centers, including Johannesburg/Cape Town, Lagos, Bamako, Dakar, and Luanda; the disciplines of photography, performance, and media, along with painting, sculpture, and works on paper. Participants considered the transnational, diasporic and global links among/with these centers, and how the surge of interest in the work of contemporary African artists has recast the theoretical arguments pertaining to contemporary art in general.
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Head Injury, Age 4 and Older
Topic Overview
Head injury
Most injuries to the head are minor. Bumps, cuts, and scrapes on the head and face usually heal well and can be treated the same as injuries to other parts of the body. Minor cuts on the head often bleed heavily because the face and scalp have many blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. Often the injury is not severe, and you can stop the bleeding with home treatment.
Many head injuries can be prevented. Use seat belts and helmets, and make your home safe to prevent falls.
Common causes of serious head injuries in adults include:
- Car crashes. Almost half of all head injuries occur during a car crash. Teens and young adults are more likely to be hurt in car crashes than other age groups.
- Falls, which are more likely to involve children younger than age 5 and adults older than age 60.
- Sports-related injuries and work-related accidents. Men have about twice as many head injuries as women. Sports-related injuries are very common but are not always reported.
- Assaults and violent attacks. Gunshot wounds are the leading cause of death from a head injury.
Head injuries that involve force are more likely to cause a serious injury to the brain. A high-energy injury to the head increases the likelihood of a serious injury even more. Be sure to evaluate the person for signs and symptoms of a head injury after a fall or other type of head injury.
It is sometimes hard to tell the difference between a concussion and a more serious head injury. A person with a concussion may appear dazed, stare blankly, or cry for no apparent reason. Nausea, vomiting, headache, or dizziness may be present. A visit to a doctor is needed anytime mild symptoms persist. Even if a visit to a doctor is not needed, watch anyone who has had a head injury carefully for at least 24 hours to see whether signs of a serious head injury develop.
Occasionally, after a head injury you may feel as if you are not functioning as well as you did before the injury ( postconcussive syndrome ). You may have blurred vision, headache, nausea, vomiting, forgetfulness, or trouble concentrating. Some people have problems with balance and coordination and personality changes. These changes may be related to stress from the events around the accident that caused the injury or from the injury itself. Many people have symptoms for as long as 3 months after a head injury, and some even have problems for as long as a year afterward.
When a head injury has occurred, look for other injuries to other parts of the body that also may need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all life-threatening injuries that may occur along with a head injury and require immediate medical attention. Injuries to the spine , especially the neck, must be considered when there has been a head injury.
Check your symptoms to decide if and when you should see a doctor.
Check Your Symptoms
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Home Treatment
Home treatment for a head injury is only appropriate if there was no loss of consciousness or inability to recall current events ( amnesia ) after the injury. If either loss of consciousness or amnesia has occurred, check your symptoms to determine when to see your doctor.
Immediately after a head injury:
- Check for:
- Seizure .
- Confusion or not acting normal. Ask the person his or her name, address, age, the date, location, and the name of the president.
- Severe irritability or wanting to fight.
- Inability to remember what happened just before or after the injury.
- Trouble speaking or slurred speech.
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or unsteadiness that makes it hard to stand or walk.
- Symptoms that affect one side of the body more than the other side, such as numbness, weakness, or trouble moving.
- Loss of vision.
- Vomiting.
- A severe headache.
- Abnormally deep sleep, trouble waking up, or extreme sleepiness.
- To stop any bleeding, apply firm pressure directly over the wound with a clean cloth or bandage for 15 minutes. If the cut is deep and may have penetrated the skull, emergency treatment is needed.
- Check for injuries to other parts of the body, especially if the person has fallen. The alarm of seeing a head injury may cause you to overlook other injuries that need attention.
- Apply ice or cold packs to reduce the swelling. A "goose egg" lump may appear anyway, but ice will help ease the pain.
- Be sure to follow any home care instructions from your doctor. If you have questions about the instructions, call your doctor.
Minor head injuries
Many minor head injuries that do not involve loss of consciousness or amnesia may be treated at home. A person who has had a head injury should be watched for any problems from the injury. Home treatment can also help relieve swelling and bruising of the skin or scalp and pain caused by a minor head injury.
If a visit to your doctor is not needed immediately:
- Apply ice or cold packs to reduce the swelling. A "goose egg" lump may appear anyway, but ice will help ease the pain.
- You may use acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, to relieve a mild headache or pain from the injury.
- The injured person should be watched by a
responsible adult for the next 24 hours.
- Call 911 or go to an emergency room immediately if unconsciousness or seizure activity develops.
- Seek medical care if any new symptoms, such as vomiting, a severe headache, blurred or double vision, or unsteadiness, develop after the injury ( postconcussive syndrome ).
- Rest is the best treatment for a concussion . Get plenty of sleep at night, and take rests during the day.
- If a mild to moderate headache develops, lie down and try to relax your entire body.
- Take only acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, to relieve a mild headache or pain from the injury. Do not use other nonprescription or prescription medicines for pain without approval from your doctor.
- Do not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. Alcohol and illegal drugs can slow your recovery and increase your risk of a second head injury.
If vomiting occurs:
- Wait 1 hour after the last episode of vomiting
before taking liquid.
- After an hour, drink 4 fl oz (125 mL) of clear liquid every 20 minutes for 1 hour.
- As you feel better, begin to eat small amounts of clear soups, mild foods, and liquids.
- Keep eating clear soups, mild foods, and liquids until all symptoms are gone for 12 to 48 hours. Gelatin dessert, dry toast, crackers, and cooked cereal are good choices.
- Return to your normal activities gradually. Don't try to do too much at once.
- Avoid activities that could lead to another head injury. If your head injury occurred during a sporting event, you should be evaluated for a concussion and cleared by a doctor before returning to play.
- Ask your doctor when it will be safe for you to drive a car or operate equipment, if that is a concern.
- Take only acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, to relieve a mild headache or pain from the injury. Do not use other nonprescription or prescription medicines for pain unless your doctor tells you to.
- Do not use alcohol until your doctor tells you that you are well enough to do so. Alcohol and illegal drugs can slow your recovery and increase your risk of a second head injury.
Symptoms to watch for during home treatment
Call your doctor if any of the following occur during home treatment:
- Bleeding increases.
- Other symptoms, such as confusion, speech or vision problems, vomiting, or headache develop.
- Symptoms become more severe or more frequent.
Prevent injuries
- Wear your seat belt when in a motor vehicle. Use child car seats.
- Help your child prevent injury during sports and other activities.
- Do not use alcohol or other drugs before participating in sports or when operating a motor vehicle or other equipment.
- Wear a helmet and other protective clothing whenever you are biking, motorcycling, skating, skateboarding, kayaking, horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding, or rock climbing.
- Wear a hard hat if you work in an industrial area.
- Do not dive into shallow or unfamiliar water.
- Prevent falls in your home by removing hazards that might cause a fall.
- Do not keep guns in your home. If you must keep guns, lock them up and store them unloaded. Lock ammunition in a separate area.
Preparing For Your Appointment
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
Questions to prepare for your appointment
You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:
- When and how did the injury occur?
- Do you remember all the details before, during, and after the injury? If you do not remember, are there witnesses available who can tell you about the injury?
- How did you act after the head injury?
- Did you lose consciousness? If yes, for how long?
- What are your main symptoms? How long have you had symptoms?
- Have you ever had a
concussion (traumatic brain injury)
in the past?
- How long ago?
- How severe was it?
- How was it treated?
- Do you continue to have problems because of this injury?
- Was this injury intentionally caused by another person?
- What object caused the injury? Was there or is there an object in a cut on the head?
- What home treatment measures have you used to treat the head injury? Did they help?
- What prescription or nonprescription medicines do you use?
- If a cut or scrape occurred, is your tetanus immunization up-to-date?
- Were alcohol or drugs involved in the injury?
- Do you have any health risks?
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EHS captures first outright league title since 1976
By Tim Chambers
It took three decades and six years to break the drought, but Elizabethton's 21st win on Monday night was the oasis needed to do the job.
An 8-5 triumph over Sulllvan North was refreshing to say the least. 'Betsy earned its first outright conference championship since 1976 on senior night at Joe O'Brien Field.
It appeared in the early going that the Cyclones would make quick work of the Golden Raiders, but the orange and black had a tough time of putting away the pesky nine from Bloomingdale.
"It's a great accomplishment for this group of kids to win the league outright," said Elizabethton skipper Joe Nix. "They've worked their tails off all season long. Winning the conference was our first goal, but it's only the start. Give North credit because they've played us tough twice this year. Our kids never panicked — they just believed in one another to get the job done."
Elizabethton (12-2, 21-7) used its speed to score a solo run in the first inning.
Chad Pritchard singled then moved to third on a wild pitch that allowed him to take two bases. Wes Montgomery's sacrifice fly staked 'Betsy to an early advantage.
'Betsy tacked on four more in the second frame to increase its advantage to 5-0.
Cody Guess and Jordan Hinshaw drew walks and scored. Pritchard had an RBI single. Montgomery and Thomas Miller each drove home runs with two-baggers to aid the cause.
North took advantage of three walks and a hit batsman in the third inning to push across three runs. 'Betsy got one of those back in the bottom half with the help of Cory Richardson's line-drive single.
Base hits by Nick Copas and Payton Marshall plus a costly Cyclone error led to a pair of Golden Raider runs being scored in the fourth inning. The Raiders might have tied the game, but a critical baserunning blunder prevented them from having a potential big inning.
Berry went four innings to get the win, but it was the relief effort by Montgomery that turned heads. The crafty right-hander no-hit North over the final three innings to record the save with five strikeouts.
"McKenly got a little frustrated at himself because he was having trouble spotting it a little bit," said Nix. "He's normally got better control, but there was never any panic in the dugout at all. He knew that Wes would get the job done and he did. Wes pitched outstanding. These kids rally around one another. That's how it's been all year."
In addition to Montgomery, Elizabethton got some much-needed insurance from another pair of seniors in the sixth frame.
Jordan Hinshaw ripped a triple down the right-field line, then scored on Pritchard's third hit of the game. Montgomery plated him with a hard shot through the wickets of North's shortstop to account for 'Betsy's final total.
"We were cellar dwellers during my freshman season, so it's been a long four years," said Hinshaw. "The last couple of years we've caught fire and played well because the coaches have worked us hard. A couple of teams got hot late but we just kept playing at a steady pace. On and off the field we're a close knit bunch — not just during baseball season. Everyone believes in each other. To win the championship outright means everything to this team.
Pritchard ended the night going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and three runs scored. Milller and Quincy Jackson were 2-for-4 each. Hinshaw and Richardson added 1-for-2 performances with an RBI apiece. Montgomery drove home three runs and was 1-for-3.
Marshall had two of North's four hits. Cory Rowe and Copas shared the other two.
Elizabethton will travel to Happy Valley today for a 4:30 p.m. contest at Cannon-Gouge Park.
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Dzogchen is based on Indian Antecedents which then were further developed in Tibet in complete absence of any influence from Zoroastrianism, which by the time period you are talking about. We do not have any record in Tibetan, Chinese or any other language of a major contact between Tibetans and Zoroastrians. Zoroastrians strictly do not proselytize. We do have some evidence of contact between Tibetans and Manichaeans in Khotan however.
To clarify, DC and Z share unique ideas. This is from some where. If not from Z itself, then from what came before and it was so old it was just like the basic world view, or there was some cross pollination with Persian ascetics who must have crossed paths with Shang Shung meditators. Somehow these ideas stayed in an area and guys messed with them. But guys in Mexico and Africa, not so much.
If you go to a local Hindu temple and do an astrological puja, the Brahmin priest may give you rainbow colored threads representing the 5 elements.
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Twenty-eight people were wounded and taken to hospitals, according to the Erawan Emergency Center, a medical unit monitoring the political unrest in Thailand.
Demonstrators demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra began their latest round of rallies -- dubbed the "Bangkok shutdown" -- in the capital Monday. But their numbers have shrunk over the course of the week.
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text: Washington County Fair Board met Monday at 6:00 p.m., at the Courthouse Annex. A quorum, so just reports were given from those who were there. Queen Taylor Brandon reported on their trip to the Stock Show. Brandon spoke to the crowd at the Super Dog show about the Eastern Colorado RoundUp. RoundUp Girl, Chelsee Bruggeling, went to the Dancing Horses show and talked to people in the crowd. They also helped seat people and helped in other ways. Brandon said, "It was a long two days, but we really had a lot of fun. We are waiting now to see if we can go to Evergreen later in the year." Riley Brandon will remain Princess for this year's royalty. The Fair Board was asked if some of them could help with beef weigh in on Saturday, February 2. It was also reported that MQA training will be April 12 and the annual 4-H carnival will be April 5. Poultry and rabbit superintendent, Justin Wylie, said he has been in contact with people who might help sponsor new cages for the poultry. Wylie said if he got people to help sponsor new cages, he would have a plaque made with their names on it and hang it in the building. Wylie wanted to know if the Fair Board might help sponsor and Chairman, Phil Sims, said he would have to talk to the commissioners. Wylie also presented the budget from the Livestock Sale Committee, but as nothing could be voted on, it will wait until the February meeting. Wylie also said he would like to see someone else become superintendent of the mutton busting and calf riding. Wylie said getting the animals wouldn't be the work; but getting the fencing up, making sure the sound system is on and working and getting sponsors for the buckles would be the most work. Mutton busting and calf riding will only be on the Friday of fair this year and he said he would help for the first year with whoever takes the program over. If you are interested in becoming superintendent for the mutton busting and calf riding, please call the Extension Office at 345-2287 and leave a message with them for the Fair Board. The 4-H County Council suggested some themes for the fair this year. They were Under the Sea, something to do with outer space and Flintstones through the Ages. hey are looking for other suggestions, so if you have an idea for the theme for fair this year, call the Extension office and leave a message for the Fair Board. Elections for the Fair Board will be held next month and other business that has to be voted on by them will be discussed. The next meeting will be Monday, February 25, at 6 p.m. This will be the starting time through the winter months.


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The Postgraduate Diploma is normally completed between 1 - 3 years. Applications for admission in October 2014 will be accepted after 1st September 2013
It consists of two compulsory modules and four option modules selected from an extensive list of subjects. This provides the students with an opportunity to learn how the principles of health research can be translated into practical actions in selected areas.
Students who transfer to this programme of study from the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research, with three successfully completed modules, are required to undertake three additional option modules to fulfil the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma.
These are modular part-time programmes, particularly suitable for academically gifted medical and dental trainees with the potential to be the independent researchers of the future.
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The programmes are delivered through the Department for Continuing Education, with the expertise in curriculum design and teaching drawn from the Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, the Clinical Academic Graduate School and the Department of Statistics.
The two compulsory modules are:
Three further modules may be chosen from List B
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- Ethics for Biosciences
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- Evidence-based Diagnosis and Screening
- Introduction to Statistics for Health Care Research
- Systematic Reviews
- Randomized Controlled Trials
- Qualitative Research Methods
- The Structure of Clinical Trials and Experimental Therapeutics
- How to do Research on Therapeutic Interventions: Protocol preparation
- Biological Therapeutics
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In addition to the skills acquired during the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research graduates of the Diploma will be able to:
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- be able to apply health research solutions in a novel manner when analysing health research problems.
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The Cougars' (17-2-2) second trip to the state semifinals since 2010 was once again a short one as they fell to the Sundevils (20-0-1), 2-0, at Carson High School.
Eldorado's Andy Luna put the Sundevils in front in the 26th minute. The Cougars' goalie, Omar Trujillo, deflected a short cross with a dive but diverted the ball right to Luna who tapped his squad in front.
Less than two minutes later, Edgar Duran extended the lead to 2-0.
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Correctly predicting Eldorado would play defensively in the second half, Moreland brought a third player to the front.
Among a seemingly myriad of chances, the Cougars best chance to cut the deficit in half came in the 55th minute. Jonathan Garcia crossed the ball to Victor Garcia, who slid to get to the ball but pushed the ball just feet to the left of the frame.
Camacho constantly caused the Eldorado faithful to hold its breath, booming kicks from the outside but too often was unable to put his long-distance missiles on frame.
The loss capped an impressive season for the Cougars that saw them win the High Desert crown with an undefeated record, but lose in the regional title game last Saturday to Wooster and Friday in the state semifinals.
"I thought it was great season," Moreland said. "We went undefeated in our league, won league. It was disappointing not to win zone and disappointing this game but I think my guys really fought hard and gave it their all. That's all you can ask of your players. We'll be back next year."
Eldorado plays Palo Verde in Saturday's state championship match. Palo Verde eliminated Wooster, 2-0, in Friday's other semifinal.


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Now that the election is over, CEOs from a range of industries are saying loud and clear to Washington: Let's get a deal done on the "fiscal cliff" and give this economy a jump-start.
Fiscal Cliff: Complete Coverage
CEOs from JPMorgan, Aetna, Disney, Qualcomm, United Continental and AT&T have been calling on Washington to put the rancor aside and start working immediately to avoid sending the economy over the fiscal cliff, which is when tax increases and spending cuts go into effect at the end of the year. (Read More: Congress: Fiscal Cliff Cuts Would Mean Recession.)
"Let's get actionable plans on job creation, come together on energy independence, let's resolve the bickering and the fighting and polarization we've had," former Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli told CNBC.
The CEOs of JPMorgan and AT&T, as well as economist Larry Summers, also expect that dealing with the country's fiscal problem can re-ignite economic growth.
Housing is recovering and businesses remain strong, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said. "If we solve the short-term fiscal cliff and the longer-run fiscal issues, the economy can boom."
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said "If we could get this fiscal situation addressed, get a tax code that is more modern and competitive with the rest of the world, I think that with what's happening with energy in this country and what people are prepared to invest in technology, I think we ride a wave in this country for three or four years that's going to be very exciting," he said.
CEOs are optimistic that Washington will find a way to reach a consensus. As United Continental CEO Jeff Smisek said, "They don't really have a lot of choice, do they?"


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NEW: Layer Slider support, alternative homepage template, campaign author widget
New in version 1.5 of Franklin is a brand new homepage template with support for Layer Slider, a much requested campaign author widget and a hugely improved user profile page. We think you'll love it.
About Franklin
Franklin is a Wordpress crowdfunding theme, lovingly crafted from the ground up to be 100% responsive, elegant and bloat-free.
Built on top of Easy Digital Downloads and Crowdfunding by Astoundify, Franklin gives you the ability to crowdfund your latest project in style. Franklin is designed to work both for single-campaign websites and community oriented crowdfunding websites.
Note: Franklin requires Easy Digital Downloads and Crowdfunding by Astoundify for its crowdfunding features.
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Out of the box, Franklin integrates seamlessly with Easy Digital Downloads, which provides the Paypal payment gateway as the free default payment gateway. There are many other payment gateways available on the Easy Digital Downloads extensions page.
If you want pre-approved pledges that are paid out when the campaign goal is met, you will need to use either the WePay payment gateway, Paypal Adaptive Payments or Stripe(paid plugins).
- Supports Crowdfunding by Astoundify and Easy Digital Downloads
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- Alternative homepage template with Layer Slider support
- Custom user profile template
- Embeddable widget for easy sharing of campaigns.
- Widgetized campaign page
- Full-featured blog, with support for every post format: video, gallery, image, audio, aside, status, chat, link, quote
- Allow anonymous backers
- Contact page template
- Supports Ninja Forms
- Demo content included
- Multilingual ready. WPML support and .mo/.po files included
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- Fixed a bug encountered under certain campaign configurations.
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- Fixed incorrect countdown time.
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The MFA Fund is the Museum's annual fund for general operating support. Anyone may contribute, and gifts of all sizes are accepted—and encouraged!
Will I receive any benefits in exchange for my MFA Fund gift?
No. Donations to the MFA Fund are straightforward charitable contributions. No goods, services, or membership benefits are provided in exchange for MFA Fund gifts.
Is my MFA Fund gift tax-deductible?
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The Museum has many members and sells hundreds of thousands of admission tickets each year. Does it really need MFA Fund contributions, too?
Yes! The costs of operating a world-class museum are enormous, and unlike other institutions of comparable size and scale, the MFA receives less than 1% of its operating budget from any government source. Membership dues account for one quarter of the operating budget, but additional private donations play a critical role in keeping the Museum's doors open year after year. In fact, the MFA is one of the largest privately funded institutions in the United States.
How are MFA Fund gifts used?
MFA Fund donations support our annual operating budget. The entire Museum family—curators and cleaners, educators and electricians, exhibition designers and conservation specialists—use operating funds to carry out vital work. From supplying art materials for free children's programs to providing lighting and climate control in the galleries, support for the MFA Fund benefits all essential operations.
Can I designate my MFA Fund gift for a particular use?
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Can I make an MFA Fund gift in honor or memory of a loved one?
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With some pontoon manufacturers, it doesn't take much to decipher the name on the side of the boat.
Nothing is an afterthought on this model. At first glance we were impressed by the details of this fully-loaded Sanpan that includes a long list of standard features and great amenities.
Tom Smurthwaite was once a firefighter in Rochester, N.Y. A backdraft explosion blew him down a set of stairs and crushed his back, giving him spinal nerve damage, and leaving him in constant pain.
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At the request of Charlotte's City Council, The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee (CRC) convened representatives from City and County government, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, area non-profits and the faith community to form a community collaborative that addresses parenting, youth employment, mentoring and gangs.
Caregivers/Foster Parents: Barber Therapy and the Greenville Community CYO have partnered to provide a free support group for caregivers/foster parents who are providing care for children who have been removed from their primary caretaker. Group Meeting Schedule for the 3rd Thursday of every month beginning November 20, 2008, 12:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m. at Greenville Community CYO Family Center: Contact Person- Mrs. Sadler (704) 335-0887, 1211 Spring Street, Charlotte, NC 28206.
Free Parent Support Group: The Barber Therapy and the Greenville Community CYO Family Center have partnered to provide a free support group for parents who have lost temporary or permanent custody of their child or children. Anyone interested in attending this group, please contact: Sherille Barber (704) 301-0625. Group Meeting is scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of every month beginning November 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Greenville Community CYO Family Center.
The Free Store, located at 1211 Parkwood Charlotte, NC 28205, has donated items available for free to people going through hard times or struggling. Donated items include clothing, toys, furniture, household items, etc. This store is open to the public. Items are free and no paperwork is required. For hours, or if you would like to make a donation, call 704-580-5558.
Sharing Family Strengths Activity Booklet: Family & Children's Service in Minneapolis has published the Sharing Family Strengths Activity Booklet, a resource being made available at no cost to families, teachers, mental health professionals, social workers, and community professionals who work with kids and families. The 16-page hands-on guide is designed with the goal of helping parents and children identify and nurture family strengths through fun activities and helpful ideas. The Sharing Family Strengths Activity Booklet is available free while supplies last. To request a hard copy or download an e-copy in PDF format, visit their website http://www.everyfamilymatters.org.
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"Infant mental health," as this field is frequently called, is a relatively new area of concern. This web site is one small step toward improving awareness and knowledge on the part of families, professionals treating and caring for very young children and the public about "infant mental health" -- so that, working together, Mecklenburg County, NC, can become a place where:
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The Mackay cousins—Natches, Rowdy, and Dawg—would do anything for family, so when former DHS agent Timothy Cranston drops off four sisters that Dawg never knew he had, there is no question: The cousins will protect and care for the girls, and their mother, because they're family.
Five years later, Eve Mackay, the eldest sister, has graduated from college and settled in to life as a Mackay in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She works hard as a cocktail waitress and helps out at the bed-and-breakfast that Dawg bought for her mother. If she keeps herself busy enough, maybe she'll be able to stay away from the man she promised Dawg she wouldn't date, the man who has awakened her most ravenous fantasies…
He's Brogan Campbell, a biker rumored to be a traitor and a thief. But he's just playing a part; he came to Kentucky for a DHS mission that no one, except Cranston, is supposed to know about. Eve is the key to the whole operation, and his orders are to get her participation. But his need for Eve has nothing to do with stolen secrets and the safety of the country…
When Dawg took in Eve and her sisters, he warned them that if they ever lied, cheated, or betrayed the family, they risked losing everything. But desire and danger are locked in an inescapable embrace, and Eve has to make her choice between family or Brogan, for better or worse…
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TELLURIDE – Those interested in becoming a certified Wilderness First Responder, WFR, but lacking the nine days required for a standard-length class can now take a five-day Wilderness First Responder class with Kevin Dunkak of CPR World, the local outdoor safety education organization. The course will be held in Telluride from Oct. 11-15.
While covering the same material and meeting the same criteria as in a conventional nine-day WFR course, Dunkak's course is designed for those with tight schedules and the self-discipline needed to complete approximately 24 hours of pre-course preparation. Students who pass both written and practical exams will be certified Wilderness First Responders for two year, and will receive Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
The five days of class time will focus primarily on practical hands-on skill building for recognizing and treating backcountry injuries and illnesses. Through mock rescue scenarios, students will be able to assess whether a patient needs immediate help from rescuers, and, if not, how to treat the injuries, which could include fractures, cuts, sprains, dislocations and more.
"It's good for skiers, climbers, boaters and anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors in Colorado," said Dunkak. "The more self-sufficient and better prepared you can be for a fellow traveler's emergency, or your own, the better."
The course also teaches students how to respond to cold-related injuries, which could occur after an avalanche in the slide-prone San Juan region. Dunkak, who has trained many people who went on to work for the Telluride Academy and other guiding groups, said the course is also beneficial to outdoor guide.
Space is limited, with only six spots remaining. For more information, visit www.cprworld.com or call Dunkak at 970/729-2779. The deadline for registering for the course is Oct. 4; the course runs from Oct. 11-15, with classroom sessions at the Telluride Fire House, and outdoor sessions around Telluride. The cost of the full course is $675. To recertify your WFR certification, the cost is $300, and you need only to attend from Oct. 11-13.