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As my previous post was so long trying to cover my actual 90-day plan, I also wanted to reflect on my take-out from The Body Coach, so here are my thoughts…
Is this plan worth the £147 you pay? YES.
For me, this was a small fee to pay (which I paid over 3 months at £49 per month). You get a personalised plan, a set menu and food list, and an education in nutrition, fitness and cookery.
Is it as straight-forward as it seems? NO
The way Joe presents the plan on his website and through his Instagram account, it makes out that the training isn't time intensive, and you can do it at home. I agree and disagree with this.
Yes, you can do it at home no problem, but he does recommend that you do your exercise fasted (meaning as soon as you wake up), but also expects you to drink supplements 30 minutes before starting to train. Therefore I was getting up at 5.30am to drink my supplement, and then start training at 6am, to be finished by 6.30am to either get to work on time or have it completed before my 18-month old got up. With the warm-up and cool down plus your 20-25 minute HIIT workout, it was at least 30 minutes per session sometime longer, opposed to the 20 minute work-out described.
Can you do it all from home? YES and NO
I was also a little annoyed about the variation of weights in Cycles 2 and 3. If I were to buy all of the weights needed, especially as you are expected to increase and decrease the volume of KGs in Cycle 3, you would need a whole family of weights. I had started this plan so I could do it at home, and didn't have to sign-up to a gym. Now I have finished, and I do want to continue to workout, I will probably look to invest in some weights, and actually set-up a home-gym, but that's beside the point.
The above two points were the only two cons for me, there were plenty more pros:
Is it another fad diet or truly a lifestyle / mindset change?
Even though I have moaned about the above points, there are so many pro's to doing this plan. I have been truly educated on the various food groups, and what is good for my body, and why it is so important to refuel your body post exercise. I hear and see all of these fad diets, which I have also fallen victim too , and see that they are never going to be sustainable. I do treat myself now and then to a glass of wine, or a piece of cake or (dark) chocolate, it might even be once every couple of days, whereas I had those treats multiple times a day prior to this plan. Now when I do have them, I enjoy them much more!! Since starting this plan, I can't remember the last time I walked in to a shop, and bought a chocolate bar, such as Wispa or Snicker. This would be something I would do every time I filled my car up, or each time I popped to the shops at lunch.
This 'mindset' change, really hit me when I went food shopping a friend, and they picked-up completely different foods for me. My shopping list is predominantly meat and veg, I don't go near any pre-packaged, refined foods, I swan through the bakery sections, no cheeses or desserts. In fact the majority of our food shop now comes from a local farmers market, where we get everything fresh, and cheaper.
I have also learnt to cook, and actually enjoy thinking about what foods I can have, and what sauces, or marinades I could add to them. Most of the recipes are based on TBC menus, but I know how to mix them up. I eat a lot more fish and eggs than I previously did, and include a wide variety of veg with every meal – sometimes even for breakfast. My whole outlook on food has changed.
I would advise anyone of thinking of doing this, listen to Joe when he tells you to prep. Week 1 of Cycle 1, I didn't do this, and it was time intensive every night, and not the best way to kick off the plan. For the remainder of Cycle 1, I pretty much cooked everything in bulk batches, and it saved a lot of time, and made it much easier to stick to the plan. Come Cycle 2 and 3, you get to know the meals, the healthiest ways of cooking food, as your mindset is changing, prepping just becomes part of your day-to-day life, whether that is physically cooking or mentally preparing your meal plan for the days / week ahead.
Finally, I have an exercise schedule and a goal. Previous to TBC, I would run a lot, and do some HIIT training with FitStar, but I would never know what I was aiming for. I would just do it in the hope some weight would fall off and I would be super slim again. Now I have a focus every session, and each session I try to push myself harder with heavier weights or more intense HIIT sessions.
Would I recommend people to do this? DEFINITELY YES.
The fact this is tailored to your body, your strengths and weaknesses. It would never be unachievable for anyone. It isn't a fad diet, it is a mindset change. Even though I didn't get the final results I wanted, I have made huge progress. I never thought I would start to see the definition I had at 18, but I can. I actually have a shape to my biceps, no more bingo wings!
I have also seen lots of people drastically change their bodies. One being my elder sister, who in Cycle 1 alone lost 12 inches across her body! I can't wait to see her results of Cycle 2 and 3.
If you have any specific questions let me know, or tweet me @jenuine_1 .
Its been a while since I wrote on my blog….5 months and 2 days in fact. However I have good reason. Back in April I decided to sign up to 'The Body Coach' AKA Joe Wicks. Joe is a strong believer that through eating the right food at the rights times, combined with short bursts of training, anyone can look super lean, and feel great for it, without it taking up too much of your precious time.
This ticked all the boxes for me. I couldn't be doing with tons of time in the gym, and hours slaving over a hot stove. With the promise of a 'hot bod' in 90 days and a personalised plan for a £150 (which I paid for over 3 payments interest free), how could I refuse. I had two beach holidays looming, and near enough packed away my treadmill never to be seen again.
So I signed up and literally hit the ground running on April 20th. You do three cycles over the 90 days, each cycle has a different purpose. Cycle 1 is about melting fat. My first HIIT session (You have to do 4-5 of these a week), took 25 minutes, but I thought I was going to vomit It was so hard, and that was doing the 'Basic HIIT' you-tube video. The first week, I had caffeine withdrawal, I was bloated as the meal portions are so large, I just couldn't physically eat it all, however the meals did taste pretty good.
During Cycle 1 I struggled with cutting back on lattes and chocolate, they are my weak points. My energy levels did increase hugely within a week, but come the end of week 3, I couldn't see much change in my shape, and I was starting to feel quite demotivated. I emailed my personal coach, Gemma, who gave me a good pep-talk. Plus I had read from others doing The Body Coach (TBC) that week 3 was always their lowest point, so I knew I wasn't alone. FYI Instagram is a great way to find others who are doing the plan, check-out mine to see more pictures of my experience.
I was so surprised by week 4, I could feel the difference in my clothes, which really spurred me on. End of Cycle 1 arrived and I was so excited to get on this scales and get my tape measure out, but I hadn't lost as much as I had of hoped. I weighed in at 1lb less, but had lots 3.5 inches from around my body. I got straight on to cycle 2.
Starting Photo / End of Cycle 1 Photo
Cycle 2 was harder for me, they introduced carbs for entire days on training days. I had this fear what I had lost before, was going to go straight back on, as I didn't eat a huge amount of carbs before I started this process. You are also given a list of ingredients apposed to a menu of set meals, and I am really crap at thinking up new things to cook, so I actually ended up just making most of the meals from Cycle 1, and now and then I would have a go at something new.
What I loved about Cycle 2 is you are introduced to weight training called GVT. However this did mean, unless I wanted to go out and spend a fortune on free-weights – even though TBC suggest you can get them at low cost from eBay etc – I don't have time to scourer the net searching for cheap deals or second hand goods. I decided if I was going to continue and see this through I would need to sign-up to a gym, even if just to see this plan through.
It was towards the end of Cycle 2, that I started to see a difference in the tone of my arms and legs, and a little on my torso, but again not as much as I would like. I still felt I had fat to melt, especially on my back, and that even though I was training 4 times a week, burning up to 600 calories a session, and eating all the right foods, I was gaining muscle but not loosing any more weight. My measurements confirmed my fears, I had lost no weight, but had lost another half an inch from my waist, my hips and my chest.
I had a holiday to ibiza for two weeks between Cycle 2 and 3, I took my training kit with me, not expecting to train much, but I did manage one session – which was better then none. I tried to stick to mainly protein and vegetables as my source of carbs, week one was better than week two. This holiday was one of my main goals for doing TBC. I wanted to be confident when I was by the pool or by the beach, but I also wanted to enjoy our time off as a family. it was our first family trip to a hot country, and my first two week trip for nearly 20 years. I didn't want to be restricted by a 'diet', so I did treat myself to ice-cream, cold beers and bowls full of pasta, but I was still always conscious to not have more than one meal of refined carbs, and I didn't see that as a bad mindset to be in, I certainly didn't feel like it prevented me from enjoying my holiday any more.
I picked up Cycle 3 when I got back.
Thank-god I was back to carbs post-workout only. Cycle 3, followed a similar format to Cycle 2, just less carbs, and a choice between a set of ingredients and a set menu. Most days I went for the set-menu, or the menus I had been given in the previous cycles. Also my weight training changed to DTP. I could barely walk after my first session, but it felt amazing! I was enjoying this even more than Cycle 2. You have 4 workout days, Legs Abs and Core, Shoulders, Arms, Chest and Back. They were killers, but each week got easier, so each week I pushed myself harder. (My first attempt at Leg day reminded me of going in to labour!!!).
Before I reached the end of Cycle 3, I had a boozy girls holiday in Tenerife, so I did an extra two weeks to compensate for the volume of carbs and alcohol I had consumed. I guess I was also holding out for some extra weight to drop off, or toning to happen, but I came to realise, I wasn't going to end this plan as toned and lean as I had hoped. Come my final measurement day, since day one, I had only lost 1lb, 0.5 inches from my chest, 2 inches from my waist and 1.5 inches from my hips (I some how managed to but weight back on my chest which isn't a bad thing!). However my none scale victory of being between 1 – 2 dress sizes smaller trumps all of those.
Starting Photo / End of Cycle 3 Photo (4 months later!)
At the end of the day, I feel like I have lost weight, I am a hell of a lot fitter, I am much more educated on what I should and shouldn't be putting in my body, and last but not least, combined with this and having a baby, I have realised how precious my body is, and how important it is to take the best care of it. I may not have the results I want yet, but I haven't given up.
If anyone is considering signing up to The Body Coach or have any questions, just let me know, or check out my next post 'Does The Body Coach really work?' for my pros and cons of the overall experience and whether I will be continuing with my plan.
So I promised I would update on my fitness progress after my June update. So here I am!
So, I thought I'd post an update of my June fitness progress, especially as I am having a total fat day so need to get motivated!!!!!!
Week 1: 2nd – 8th – disappointing!
Only did two Fitstar sessions and still no runs! Harry has cut down his morning naps to about 40 mins – 1 hour so I chose to do Fitstar, as these only take 30 mins and my run is at least 40 minutes, and I hate having to stop before my app program finishes. I was eating unhealthy but I did probably have a drink every night! I vowed the rolling week I would be better.
Week 2: 9th – 15th – an improvement
I did 3 Fitstar sessions this week, and three two mile walks with Harry, plus I cut down my alcohol consumption! I also started hula hooping. This was really hard, I did ten minutes, and in that only managed to continuously spin for 25 seconds! I have got a play hula hoop, after a quick Google I soon realised I needed a proper fitness hula hoop if I want to take this seriously. I read an article written by a mum vying to loose her baby weight through hula hooping. This has inspired me to continue, but not sure I want to invest in the real deal hoop until I know I will continually make use of it.
Week 3: 16th – 22nd – getting motivated
I am writing this on the 22nd, having been on holiday with my parents, Rich an Harry in Cornwall most of the week. I did my Fitstar, and a 4 mile hike on Monday and Fitstar again on Wednesday and Thursday and I did ten minutes of hula hooping too. I am really proud I still did my exercise whilst away, my healthy eating went a bit off track as mum only bought white bread (rich is in heaven as I only buy wholemeal) and we have had a couple of drinks each night. Today I am having a day off, mainly so I can get this blog post out!
As motivation to continue my exercise, I decided to take a picture and post it on here (feeling brave!!!!)
Waist: 30″ / Hips: 36.5″
In August I am going to post an update picture (gives me chance to recover and make up for holiday drinking in July). Fingers crossed I will have trimmed at least an inch.
I am also considering buying a FitBit Flex, my sister has one and loves it, and a couple of my friends have them. This is a wristband that records your daily movement and documents everything in an app. It also monitors your sleep (and I am not a great sleeper). Recording how long you slept for, how many times you woke up and also wakes you up silently so you don't wake your partner up. This may help me find out why I don't sleep great, whether it's my diet, my exercise or lack of.
If anyone has used a Fitbit please let me know whether you would recommend one? They are fairly expensive so would be a big investment for me.
Hints and tips welcome for eating health eating as I really struggle for non-carb based breakfast and lunches. I am having a juice for either one at the moment.
Wish me luck!!
In school I was always a keen runner, I don't think many would believe me now, but I actually ran cross country for my school. I gave it up at 16, as I wanted to be out with all my mates rather than training. Its one of those 'told you so' moments from your parents, when you look back, and think 'what could of happened' if I had stuck to what I was actually good at. Well I would be skinnier and toned for a start!
I have never struggled with my weight, and I took this for granted. I have (mostly) good skinny genes, but even they don't keep you skinny forever. The usual happened, I got in to a relationship, settled (and my fiancé being a superb cook hasn't helped), and put on a stone. This happened gradually over 5 years, so I only really noticed when looking back at Facebook photos for some 'thinspiration' to loose my baby weight, did I realise how much I had let myself go.
As mentioned in my earlier post No more (baby) weighting around, I bought a treadmill and downloaded a couple of new apps as a replacement for my gym membership. Between Rich and I, we were paying over £1,000 a year for our gym memberships, which neither of used since Harry arrived. Our Treadmill was a steal at £350, thats a saving of over £650 a year on our membership. Plus it folds-up, so doesn't need much room.
The apps I found via Facebook were advertised on my feed, I never click those ads as I always think they are scams – I was pleasantly surprised. Running for Weight Loss is the first app, this does exactly as it says on the tin. You loose weight by following a ten-week running program. I have been using this app for 12 weeks, and I am still only up too week 6 (oops!). You have to do 3 runs a week. I always find it better to run first thing in the morning, before any breakfast, but this isn't always easy with Harry. Each run is about 40 minutes, and I can't always guarantee he is going to sleep for that long, or I sometimes have chores to do during his morning nap. Ideally I would like to do two a week, and if I can manage three then great.
Running for Weight loss App
I am not going to lie, the runs are not easy, and throughout each run I battle in my head 'should I stop?', 'can I carry on?'. I know that my body shouldn't be tired, that most of the battle when running is in my head. I try to motivate myself by thinking about why I am doing this, to be healthy for Harry, to feel confident in myself, and so I can get in to my Zara Skinny Jeans!!
I have been combining my running with a bit of core training, using Fitstar . This is a free app, but if you want a specific training program i.e. to loose weight you have to upgrade to the premium at £2.99 a month. I used the app a couple of times before signing up, and I loved it. It was really easy, each session was only 30 minutes, and wasn't exhausting. The sessions are based on your fitness levels, and it continuously asks to asses your fitness through-out the programmes. I have never been one for doing push-ups, crunches etc but I knew I couldn't tone my body by just running. I decided to upgrade to the 'Get Lean' program, and to alternate between this and running, for at least 4/5 days a week. I had been looking at 'Results with Lucy' by Lucy Meck, there was a lot of positive press and success stories flying about, and this uses the same format as Fitstar, but it was £12 a month! I think I got a better deal.
I used both of these apps through-out the whole of April, as planned doing 4-5 days of training a week, along with eating 1,500 calories a day, and even though I didn't loose any weight, I could notice a huge difference in my body shape, especially towards the end, I was fitting in to my pre-pregnancy jeans with ease, I was starting to see some definition in my stomach, and my energy levels where through the roof. I didn't DREAD each run like I did at the beginning and I looked forward to my Fitstar training, as it was fairly easy, and I was seeing results.
May, however was a busy month, we were away every weekend, and my exercise plan pretty much stopped, with the exception of a run and a couple of Fitstar sessions.
I decided to pick back up my training and healthy eating from June onwards. I am on day 5, and 2 Fitstar sessions done this week, but still to do that first run!! eek!
It shows you don't have to spend a fortune, have a fully equipt home gym or a personal trainer to get fit. By cancelling my gym membership, buying the treadmill (shared with Rich), the two apps (£39 for the year) and a yoga mat (£8) I saved myself £294!!
Download the apps! They really work, and let me know how you get on, it would be great to hear someone else's results and experiences.
As soon as I got up I ran to the scales! Excited to see if I had passed the 4lb point, I had lost another 0.5lbs, meaning I has lost 4lbs in 3 days!!
I had woken up feeling great, and full of energy! I am not sure if that is down to the juice or because I was off to visit my best friend in Paris for the weekend!
My skin was looking great, not that I had ever had awful skin, but sometimes I struggle with small breakouts, blocked pores or just generally looking dehydrated!
I decided to take Jason's advice and make a juice (opposed to my fry-up idea), I made my favourite the Beyond Detox, refreshing and light. Perfect for for the morning.
I felt almost nervous about eating, not because I didn't want to regain the weight, but listening to Jason had really made my question what I am putting in my body. Even though a reason I had done this challenge was so I could indulge in Paris, I hadn't expected for my views of food to change.
I would definetly be thinking about the food I put in my body, not being so restrictive I don't have treats, but maybe reducing the amount of refined carbs and sugary goodies I indulge in, and snacking on more 'low intervention' foods.
During my trip to Paris, I found my stomach had certainly shrunk, I was getting full extremely quickly! I was also missing my juices, luckily we managed to find a super healthy eatery, and I got my fresh juice (carrot, orange and ginger) and it certainly helped the hangover.
On landing in Paris, my stomach felt the flattest it had been since before bubba was born, this was a lovely, rewarding feeling! On flying back from Paris I can say it was not feeling so flat, and even though I didn't indulge anywhere near as much as I thought I would, and we did a vast amount of walking, I can certainly feel I have probably put 1 or 2 of those lbs back on! But the main thing is I had a fabulous weekend, and didn't once worry about the calories!
So would I do it again? For sure! It was a great way to cleanse, loose a few pounds and get a flatter stomach perhaps before a big night out or just to up your energy levels. I am not sure I could or would want to do any longer than the 3 days.
I will be trying to continue with a juice every morning to kick-start my day, and if possible make a batch or two a week of the H20 Detox for my daily exercise drink. Why not give it ago! If you do let me know how you get on, I love hearing other peoples success stories.
Update: 6 days post detox, I have continued to start each day with the Dreamy Detox juice, and when possible eat a light lunch and a main meal, and I have managed to maintain my weight-loss.
I was so happy to be over half way and when I woke up in 24 hours I would be able to eat! I rushed straight to the scales, after yesterday's results I was excited to see if there had been anymore change, but also didn't want to get my hopes up! I was so shocked to see I had lost another 1.5lbs! I had been training for 4 weeks and not shifted 1lb and in 2 days lost 3.5lbs (though I knew it would be short lived a I can't survive on juice forever!).
Day 3 started off with my least favourite, Juice Master Super Detox, I reluctantly drank it all. In today's schedule I was due to drink double the amount of H20 Detox. I knew I would never do this, so made-up just one batch, and used this during my morning training.
Thinking today would be the easiest as my body would be getting used to the diet, and I would of mentally got over the lack of eating, but actually I was finding it the hardest.
All I could think about was food, and by lunch I didn't feel great, a little lightheaded. Perhaps I had overdone it with the exercise too, so I decided to eat a stick of celery. They say you burn more calories eating celery than the calories actually in a stick of celery!
I made up my lunch, which was the Beyond Detox, I knew this wasn't too bad, and drank all of it before taking Bubba for a walk. We did 2 miles which isn't unusual for us, but I was shattered, and just felt really hungry, I didn't want to give in, and knew I only had hours left, but felt like today was really challenging me, and I was battling in my head whether to just eat something.
I decided to see how I felt after my last juice. This was the Dreamy Detox (the one I made on day 2 and didn't end up drinking). This was LOVELY, so refreshing and light! You have it over ice, and it has no avocado or yoghurt to thicken it up! This was by far my favourite and I could of drank double the amount!
After this I was determined to make it to the end and just kept thinking how good it would feel to wake up tomorrow and of lost more weight!
I decided to watch the coaching video for day 3, it was worth it as Jason talks about how you make the transition back to eating, and recommended having a juice on day 4, then salad for lunch and protein based meal for dinner. This seemed sensible although all I could think about was a huge fry-up or pancakes and maple syrup!!
I started my day by seeing if I had lost any weight from day 1 and to my surprise I had lost 2lbs. As I am not really overweight, I just presumed I would loose the bare minimum, perhaps 1lb, but at least I would of cleansed my body. This spurred me on to complete day 2!
I knew this day would be a little harder as I was going out with my friend and her baby boy (Mason, he is 3 weeks younger than Harry). She was also doing the detox, but a 5-day (crazy lady), so at least I knew I wouldn't be tempted to eat as neither of us would be able to stop for lunch.
I decided to make my morning juice and lunch juice so I could take this with me in a flask. They also recommend you make up another bottle of the H20 Detox, but I still had 500ml left from the day before so I didn't bother.
Breakfast was Super Detox Smoothie, this included pineapple, blackberries, blueberries, bio-live yoghurt and ice. This was really thick due to the yoghurt, and in future I would only have half the amount of yoghurt as it was a little too much, and I ended up only drinking 3/4 of the pint.
Lunch was Dreamy Detox, at last a drink that didn't include betroot or avocado, this included apples, lemon, ginger, celery, cucumber and ice. I made this up, and put in a flask to have whilst I was out.
In the rush of getting the kids ready and out the door, I left without my juice, and left it on the side. So whilst I was out, I just had a peppermint tea, which I think is allowed as it has no caffeine and is 'low intervention'.
Jason Vale talks a lot about how your diet should consist of 'low intervention' foods, meaning foods that have had no or very little intervention from people. For example a 'low intervention' food would be fruit or veg as it is grown and sold without any intervention from people, unlike a supermarket fruit juice, that has been pasteurised, includes sweetners and has been processed to have a longer shelf-life.
Returning from my day out, I had my H20 Detox, and once the bubba was in bed, made my final drink of the day Beyond Detox.
Even though I had not had all my juices, I was feeling quite good. Jason mentions you would start to feel a 'juice high' once your body had got over the initial cravings. I think I had reached my 'juice high', and I was excited to see the results on the scales the next day!
Just Day 3 to go
So starting day 1 of my detox! Due to not finding my juicer till about midnight the day before starting, I only managed to do my shopping on the morning of day 1. So when bubba woke from his morning nap, I dashed out to ALDI and picked up my ingredients, by the time I made it back and got juicing I was having my 'breakfast' juice at 11.30am (only 4 hours after I would usually have my breakfast, so I was starving).
You have 4 juices in day 1, the first two being the same (JuiceMaster Super Detox), so I could of skipped a juice given it was almost lunch time, but I wanted to stick to the plan as much as I could. Therefore I just prepared and juiced enough for two batches and stuck one in the fridge.
The ingredients for the first juice included apples, cucumber, celery, carrot, lemon, yellow pepper, avocado and ice. You juice everything but the avocado and ice (obviously). Once everything is juiced you whack it in a blender with the avocado and ice. You need a really good blender, preferably one that is for using ice, which mine wasn't, so I was a little limited to how much ice I could use, and I had to blend for about a minute to make sure the avocado was complexly liquified.
This resulted in a PINT of juice!!! It was not what I expected, the avocado had really thickened it up, so it was like drinking yoghurt. I could really taste the pepper, I think in the future I maybe not add this, as even a small piece seemed to overpower the other flavours. I managed the whole pint, and it was so filling, I wasn't sure how I was going to fit 3 more of these bad boys in before the end of the day.
I decided to have my second, as an afternoon snack about 3.30pm. By now I was starting to miss my food, I wasn't hungry, more so the physical action of eating, like a biscuit with a cuppa.
The third juice was actually more of an energy drink, so the consistency was similar to water and squash rather than a thick yogurt. This was a relief as after my second juice I was feeling really full. This drink was to be drunk throughout the day instead of water, or to help you along when exercising. Called H20 Detox, it was made up of apples, lemon, pineapple, betroot and water (water being 75% of the drink).
I decided to use this when I was doing my core strength training (post to come on this). It had a strong betroot taste and with the sweetness from the pineapple, I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was, and was perfect for during and after my exercise. I would definetely make this if I was going on a long walk or doing a charity run! I felt it really made a difference to my energy levels.
I was starving after my training, my sister and boyfriend were both making their dinner, I was feeling really jealous, but not tempted, I wanted to stay on track. I made my final juice Beyond Detox, this included apples, baby spinach, betroot, parsley, cucumber, avocado and ice. Same as before you juice everything but the avocado and ice. I was really surprised you could juice spinach and parsley! This was probably my favourite of the day, still thick, but quite sweet.
I had made it through day, I felt really full, and very proud, only two more to go.
Juice detox: Day 2to follow soon…
As mentioned in my post No more (baby) weighting around , I am doing a 3-day juice detox in a last minute attempt to shed some lbs before a trip to Paris with my best friend . I have a wedding the week after my Paris trip, and can't risk not fitting in to my dress! Therefore my plan is to loose at least 3lbs with this detox, then I can indulge when visiting Katy, as she is forever telling me about the delicious food and wine she has been consuming since her move to france, and still fit in my dress.
I originally heard about Jason Vale / Juice Master from a friend who is also trying to shed those post-baby pounds! She is doing the 5-day juice detox, at the same time as me. I think she is a little crazy going straight in at the 5-day but she has more will-power than me.
Detox in summary: I can only have juice and water for 3 days!!! You are meant to loose between 3-7lbs and cleanse your body.
In preperation
I searched my loft for the juicer I bought about 6 years ago (if not longer), it had all the main components, few extras missing, but it would do! Dusted it off, now I just needed the app and my ingredients.
I downloaded the app (cost £2.99), and got my shopping list. You can buy a book for £9.99, but I thought I would try the app first and if it is something I want to continue with, I can buy the book. Even though they recommend buying the highest quality fruit and veg (they recommend organic), I knew this would cost a fortune, and I am on maternity leave so I dashed to my favourite supermarket – ALDI – got all my ingredients (bar the yoghurt and spinach) for £20! That's less than £7 per day.
The app is great, it has videos, instructions and the reasons why you are consuming such foods. The videos I find very helpful, there is one each day to coach you through the day and also explain how you are likely to be feeling, and why.
I've completed my first day of my detox and will be writing up my experience in my next post.
Fingers crossed it works!


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Teams comprising writer, director and producer are eligible.
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One person cannot be both the producer and director on the project. However, writer/director or writer/producer are eligible.
The key creative team may include only one person who has substantial previous professional (i.e. paid) film or television experience as a writer, director or producer.
The "key creative team" normally means a writer, director and producer.
A different set of key creatives may apply on non-linear projects or animation.The key creatives must all be permanent residents of NSW
Previous EFF and GEFF recipients are not eligible to apply to the Fund, however any key creative who has previously been a recipient of EFF or GEFF are eligible to apply in a different role (eg a producer can be a writer etc.)
All key creatives must demonstrate an intention to develop a career in screen content creation. Create NSW and SBS are committed to supporting increased participation in the industry of people from under- represented groups. .
Create NSW's general eligibility requirements can be found in our Terms of Trade. We recommend that the Terms of Trade be read in conjunction with these GEFF guidelines.
Create NSW is committed to supporting increased participation in the industry of people from under-represented groups including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CaLD backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQI people, people from western Sydney and people from regional NSW. Priority will be given to teams including people from under-represented groups.
Projects must be:
- at least 5mins to a maximum of 15 minutes in duration;
- fully developed and ready to shoot on/or close to the beginning of November. Note: for post-production applications, applications must be at the fine-cut or rough-cut stage with the latest footage having been shot within one year of the application closing date;
- Produced and post-produced entirely in NSW;
- Shot on and mastered on HD and able to be screened via theatrical release, television, online or mobile; and
- Maximum Australian Classification MA 15+
- Priority will be given to applications which explore LGBTIQ content.
Please read these guidelines alongside the Create NSW Terms of Trade which outline general eligibility requirements.
The following project formats are NOT eligible:
- Infotainment/lifestyle/travel/magazine/sports/education/game shows.
- Current affairs/news programs.
- Community television programs.
- Projects that have received production funding from Create NSW or other government film funding bodies.
- Existing student films or projects that formed or will form part of any assessment at any educational or training institution.
Please note: GEFF Projects cannot apply for nor receive funding from Screen Australia Hot Shots Short Film Fund.
Requests can be made for production and post-production or post-production costs only.
Grant monies cannot be used for retrospective funding or to purchase equipment.
Third-party investment is allowed under specific conditions and following consultation with Create NSW. Third-party investors must sit behind any deferrals in the recoupment structure.
Sponsorship and product placement may be allowed in the form of a grant, not an investment (it cannot be recoupable) but must be approved by SBS in advance.
Create NSW will contribute $15,000 and the SBS licence fee is $15,000. Producers will need to raise any additional finance to make their films.
We encourage applicants to approach industry facilities and negotiate deals, as well as crowd funding, distribution and other sources of funds to finance their project that conform to the SBS's published editorial policies and codes of practice.
Applications are currently closed. For announcements on the 2018 round subscribe to our enews http://screen.nsw.gov.au/subscribe or follow us on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube to hear more.
Your application will be competitively assessed against the following criteria:
- The originality and distinctiveness of the idea and/or story.
- The quality of the script, the director's vision, and other creative materials.
- Creative potential of the team, their unity of vision, and their balance of experience, along with a potential for skills development.
- The appropriateness of the budget and schedule, and the team's ability to realize the project within it.
- Evidence that the project/story is fully developed and ready for production.
- The cultural and economic benefit the project will provide to NSW, including career development.
The Executive Producer and Create NSW representative will read all applications and compile a shortlist.
Shortlisted teams will be interviewed by the Executive Producer and a member of the Create NSW sector investment team and the SBS commissioning editors, who will jointly make a recommendation on the final selections and the recommendation will be considered by Director Sector Investment (Create NSW) and SBS.
Please refer to the Create NSW Terms of Trade.
Successful teams will have a briefing with the GEFF EP.
At that point we will discuss Create NSW and SBS requirements, provide feedback, and go over any questions you may have.
You will need to finalise and execute the Create NSW grant agreement and the SBS Presale Licence within 4 weeks from the date of the briefing, unless otherwise agreed.
If this does not occur, the decision to financially support the project may lapse.
Obligations to Create NSW will include the following:
- Create NSW will contract only with the Applicant
- Projects must be completed in accordance with the terms of the Create NSW and SBS agreements.
- The Applicant will need to enter into a service agreement with each member of the key creative team and enter into any other agreements required in order for the applicant to own or control of the rights in the project.
- Create NSW will need to approve these agreements noted above prior to issuing its grant agreement to the Applicant.
- Grant funds cannot be drawn down until a grant agreement with Create NSW has been executed and specific conditions met.
- A copy of our pro forma GEFF grant agreement can be found here.
- Principal photography must begin within 8 weeks of 6 September 2017.
If you would like to provide us with feedback, or believe you have cause for complaint, please consult our Feedback, Review and Formal Complaints Procedures.

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Ashley & Brenda
Brenda and I met about 15 months ago. She walked into my work to deliver some parts and I knew she was the one. We talked for a few minutes and then she had to get back to work. We started to see each other regularly as she delivered parts. After a couple weeks I got her phone number from a friend to text her. The first time I text her I asked her to be my valentine. She said she couldn't because we were both still technically in relationships.
We still talked alot and even started hanging out. I broke it off with my girlfriend because I knew I had such strong feelings for Brenda. After about a month she did the same. The rest is history. She asked me on a date and we've been together ever since. She is my "one". I can't imagine anyone completing me any better than she does. We plan to get married on April 24, 2010.
Fast FactsFirst met: Work
First date: Never Neverland right after V. Day 2008
Got engaged: July 19, 2009
Ceremony location: Not sure yet
Favorite planning resource: Gayweddings.com
In Case You Were WonderingOur wedding colors: Green
We will be wearing: White dress/ Black suit
Who proposed to who: Brenda proposed
Our last name will be: Disotell
We are registered at: Bed Bath & Beyond


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Kim Kardashian West's Paris driver released with two others
PARIS — Three suspects in the Kim Kardashian West heist have been released, the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed on Wednesday.
Kardashian West's chauffeur and 16 others were detained Monday during raids across France.
The driver has been released along with two others as the investigation continues into the armed robbery of the reality star in October.
According to the prosecutor, those held are between the ages of 23 and 73 and can be held for up to 96 hours for questioning.
The suspects were picked up by French police on Monday for questioning over the theft at gunpoint of jewels and cash worth $10 million from Kardashian West in her Paris hotel room last year, a spokesman for the Paris prosecutor told CNN.
Jean Veil, Kardashian West's French lawyer, had described the detentions as "a nice surprise," according to France's L'Express magazine.
"On the one hand, it will perhaps mean the jewels will be recovered and on the other hand it puts an end to disgraceful speculation by some people, who thought it clever to pretend this robbery was a set-up or a publicity stunt by Madame Kardashian," the magazine quote's Veil as saying.
Gun held to Kardashian's head
The French Interior Ministry revealed five men threatened the concierge at the mansion with a weapon, handcuffed him and forced him to open the private apartment.
Two of the men were able to gain entry to Kardashian West's room, according to the Paris prosecutor's office, and a gun was held to her head.
A source familiar with the situation told CNN that Kardashian West pleaded for her life as she was threatened with the gun, and was bound and forced into a bathtub.
The men took two cell phones and jewelry worth millions of dollars, according to the Interior Ministry. But only one of the phones belonged to Kardashian West, the source told CNN.
The prosecutor's office said a ring worth an estimated 4 million euros ($4.5 million) and a jewelry box with contents worth about 5 million euros ($5.6 million) were stolen.
Kardashian's former bodyguard, Pascal Duvier, has said publicly he thought the robbery was an inside job.
"They're going to shoot me"
Kardashian West is expected to break her silence in the new season of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," where a promo shows her tearfully recalling the night she was robbed.
"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" stopped filming for a time after the heist and Kardashian West has not given any interviews about the incident.
The new season of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" debuts on E! in March.


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Nancy Ellen Dodd
MFA, School of Theatre, Playwriting
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Thesis: Pitter-Patter, Guit, full-length plays; "Miss Anne," one-act play
MPW, Professional Writing Program, Dramatic Writing/Screenwriting,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Thesis: Seventy Times Seven, full-length screenplay
BA, English; Minor: Communication,
CSU, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA,
AA, English
West Hills College, Coalinga, CA
Areas of Expertise
Editor, Magazine and Journal (print and online)
Non-Fiction Articles
Creative Writing
- Developed an extensive creative writing program to teach writing from idea to final manuscript in seven drafts using fundamental questions on structure, theme, premise, characterization, etc., including discussion of values and ethics, plus mapping the story, which is applicable to all forms of creative writing.
Teaching Experience
- Co-teach with Tom Shadyac (prominent feature film director, screenwriter, and producer) "Writing for Screen and Television," CRWR 410, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, Spring 2007
- "Writing for Screen and Television," CRWR 410, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, Fall 2006
- "Writing for Screen and Television," Com 410, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, Spring 2006
- "Introduction to Playwriting," UC Riverside, Extended Education, Riverside, CA, [hired to teach, Spring 2004, class canceled]
- "Writing - Realizing Your Dream," Bakersfield College Adult Ed., Bakersfield, CA, Fall 1999
- "Writing - Realizing Your Dream," Bakersfield College Adult Ed., Bakersfield, CA, Winter 1999
Professional Experience:
- Academic Editor, Participating (non-teaching) Faculty: Graziadio Business Report,
Pepperdine University, Graziadio Business School, 2004-Current
Responsibility for academic online peer-reviewed journal for business practitioners. Responsible for editorial content, peer review, redesign, expanding circulation, increasing prestige of journal and school's faculty; developing and Editorial Review Board of faculty and executives. Since August 2004, I have increased visits to the website from under 500,000 per year to over 1,000,000.
- Editor: Marshall Magazine, University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
Alumni magazine with readership of 55,000+; Responsibility for editorial content, assigning articles, editing, proofreading, deadlines, etc.; overseeing freelancers
- Creator and Editor: Marshall Review, University of Southern California, Marshall School
of Business, 2003-2004
Initiated and started this publication online as an academic/business practitioner journal; Responsibility for concept, editorial content, assigning articles, editing, proofreading, deadlines, etc.; overseeing freelancers
- Consultant: Social Science Journal, University of Irvine, 2002
Consulted with director of Social Science alumni relations and editor to initiate a start-up journal
- Managing Editor: Elan Magazine 1988-1990, 1994-1995 Consulting
Responsibility for assigning articles, artwork, photography, arranging celebrity interviews; editing and proofreading articles; coordinating advertising, circulation; promoting events
- "My Father's Footsteps," 5-minute short film, Culver Palms Church of Christ to accompany series on The Sermon on the Mount, November 5, 2006
- "The Hero," 37-minute short film, produced by More Pony Pictures, December 2002, released March 2003
- "My Father's Footsteps," staged reading, Fall Literary Arts Festival, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, October 30, 2006
- "A Special Gift," 10-minute children's play, SPICE Christmas Program, Grand Junction, CO, December 8, 2003
- "Pitter Patter," full-length play, Beverly Hills Actors Studio, Los Angeles, CA August 2003 accepted for production
- "Disposable," scene, The Skylight Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, May 21, 2003
- "Disposable," one-act play, 24th Street Theatre, Los Angeles, CA April 25-26, 2002
- Following Through: A Guide to Writing and Structuring Your Novel, 1998, a creative writing workbook: (80 pages, self-published for workshop attendees and sold on amazon.com)
Monthly Magazine Feature
- Better Nutrition, monthly feature for Heath & Beauty Aids, June 1997 - December 1998
- Articles Published
- 125+ articles and interviews (including celebrity interviews) published in a variety of magazines and newspapers in local, regional, national venues (clips and list available)
Creative Writing
Inspirational Writings
- "Our God," Christian Woman, May 1971
- "The Soul Upon the Loom is Woven," Expressionists: Magazine of the Arts,, Pepperdine University, vol. 35, 2004 - 2006
- "Awakening," The Fresno Bee, "Profile 74" Supplement, October 20, 1974
Short Stories
- "The Copy," Orpheus, A Literary Journal of CSU-Bakersfield, 1995-1996
- "Tiny Tears," Innisfree, Spring 1995
- "The Portal," Elan, January/February 1995
- "Sumpin' Bad's Happen' At My House," Elan, 1995 accepted for publication
Public Readings and Showings
Film Showings
- "My Father's Footsteps," inspirational short, Culver Palms Church of Christ, November 5, 2006, January 21, 2007
- "The Hero" shown Short Mondays Short Film Festival, Hollywood, CA, January 5, 2004
- "The Hero," Ranked in the Top 20 most viewed short films (#12), ifilm.com, Dec 2003 (currently listed in shorts "war/combat" category)
- "The Hero" shown California Independent Film Festival, Livermore, CA, November 1-2, 2003
- "The Hero" shown New Orleans Film Festival, New Orleans, LA, October 9-16, 2003
Public Readings
- "The Soul Upon the Loom is Woven", poetry, Expressionists: Magazine of the Arts Gala and Book Signing, Malibu, CA, April 19, 2006
- Tough Guy, excerpt from draft of novel, Writers of Kern, Bakersfield, CA, May 15, 1999
- "The Wedding Night", Writers of Kern Christmas Program, Bakersfield, CA, December 21, 1996
- "The Coffee Pot", Writers of Kern Christmas Program, Bakersfield, CA, December 17, 1994
Radio Broadcasts
- "The Cottage," "Valley Writers Read," NPR Valley Public Radio, 89.1, Fresno, CA, broadcast March 5, 1997
- "Tiny Tears," "Valley Writers Read," NPR Valley Public Radio 89.1, Fresno, CA, broadcast May 15, 1996
- "Cordelia," KKCC FM Cable Radio, Bakersfield, CA, broadcast November 28, 94
- "Tiny Tears" KKCC FM Cable Radio, Bakersfield, CA, accepted for broadcast
- "The Eyes of Mark" KKCC FM Cable Radio, Bakersfield, CA, accepted for broadcast
Honors and Awards
- Top 10 finalist in the Graziadio Business School Innovation Challenge (ideas for improving the school and programs), Pepperdine University, 75 entrants, 2006
- Graziadio Business Report received the CASE 2006 Silver Award for Web-Based or Electronic HTML External Audience Newsletters (based on the redesign I initiated and managed development of), Pepperdine University, 2006
- University of Southern California School of Theatre Commencement Speaker, Los Angeles, CA, May 2006
- Seventy Times Seven, full-length screenplay, University of Southern California, Phi Kappa Phi Student Recognition for Meritorious Achievement, 2000
- "Afternoon Critique with Kat Martin," Winner, novel Category (20 pg); excerpt: The President's Trigger, Writers of Kern (WOK) Contest, Bakersfield, CA, February 1997
- "The Cottage," 2nd Place, Short Story excerpt from Teacups, "To Get Ink" WOK Conference, Bakersfield, CA, September 21, 1996
- Finalist, WOK Inkslinger Contest, Novel Category; excerpt from Teacups, Ch 1, Bakersfield, CA, September 1995
- Finalist, WOK Insklinger Contest, Ch 1, excerpt The President's Trigger, Bakersfield, CA, September 1995
- "The Award," Semi-Finalist, Malibu International One Act Play Festival, Malibu, CA, 2006
- "Disposable," Finalist, One-Act Play, USC 2002 Jerome Lawrence One-Act Play Competition, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, April 2002
- "The Soul Upon the Loom is Woven," Best Sonnet, Class Award, Renaissance Literature, CSU, Bakersfield, Fall 1994
- Seventy Times Seven, Semi-Finalist, Kairos Prize, $50,000 Bi-ennial screenplay competition, 2006
- Seventy Times Seven, Nicholls Fellowship, placed top 10% out of 5500 entries, 2001
- Seventy Times Seven, Semi-Finalist, Chesterfield Screenwriting Competition, 200
- Seventy Times Seven, Nicholls Fellowship, placed top 8.5% out of 4150 entries, 1999
- Seventy Times Seven, full-length screenplay, University of Southern California, Phi Kappa Phi Student Recognition for Meritorious Achievement, 2000
- Seventy Times Seven Screenplay excerpt, Second Place, California Writers Club, Asilomar Conference, July 1999
Participation in Academic/Professional Forums
- Ethics Seminar sponsored by Act One/Pepperdine University at City of Angels Film Festival, DGA, Hollywood, CA, October 19, 2006
- "The Screenwriter: Creator and Cultural Leader," a retreat for screenwriters, faculty, and students, Pepperdine University, co-chair, April 7 & 8, 2006
- "Stories that Matter: A Forum on Screenwriting and Vocation," evening panel with leading screen and television writers, Pepperdine University, co-chair, March 9, 2006
Grants Received
- Pepperdine Voyage/Lilly Endowment Grant
Co-produced with Pepperdine Visiting Professor Todd Bouldin, Esq., "Stories that Matter: Screenwriting as a Vocation," with seven screen and television writers as panelists, Pepperdine University, March 2006
Co-produced with Pepperdine Visiting Professor Todd Bouldin, Esq., "The Screenwriter: Creator And Cultural Leader," A Retreat for Screenwriters and Students, April 2006
- Kerr-Erwin Foundation Fellowship in Writing, University of Southern California, MPW program, 2000
Academic Proposals
- Proposal for MFA in Screen and Television Writing, Pepperdine University, Humanities and Teacher Education Division, 2006 (in progress, program start planned for Fall 2008)
Faculty Committees
2006-2007 University Faculty Assessment Council, Pepperdine University
2005-2007 GPS IRB (Graduate and Professional School Institutional Review Board), Pepperdine University
2005-2006, Associate University Librarian Interview Committee, Pepperdine University
Writing Workshops Given
- Pepperdine WLA Staff Writing Workshop, Los Angeles, CA, 2006-Current
- Private creative writing workshops 2003-Current
- Bi-Weekly: Facilitator, Fiction Study Critique Group at Russo's Bookstore, Bakersfield, CA, June 1998 – August 1999
- "Following Through" Workshop, Palmdale Christian Writers Group, Palmdale, CA, May 11, 1999
- "Following Through" Workshop, High Desert Branch California Writers' Club, Victorville, CA, March 13, 1999
- "Writing & Writer's Block" talk, WIN-WIN Writer's Group, Fresno, CA January 9, 1998
- "Following Through" Workshop, Lake Isabella/Cerro Cosco Community College, Lake Isabella, CA July 31, 1998
- "Following Through" Workshop, City Books, Ridgecrest, CA, June 20, 1998
- "Following Through" Workshop, Russo's Bookstore, Bakersfield, CA, May 9 & 16, 1998
- "Structuring Your Novel" Workshop, Writers of Kern, Bakersfield, CA, March 21, 1998
- "Writing and Publishing Articles" Writers of Kern, Bakersfield, CA, November 15, 1997
Current Professional Affiliations
New Playwrights Foundation Workshop
Former Professional Affiliations
California Writers Club
IWOSC – Independent Writers of Southern California
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Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that gradually causes thinning of the cornea, the front surface of the eye. As keratoconus progresses, the quality of the patient's vision deteriorates and contact lenses or glasses no longer become a satisfactory solution for most people. At the Turner Eye Institute Dr. Chirag Patel specializes in the treatment of patients with keratoconus and can offer a variety of services to improve the patient's vision and quality of life, like Intacs, Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) and Corneal Cross Linking (CXL).
At one time, an invasive corneal transplant was the only option for treating keratoconus. Today specialist surgeons are increasingly using intacs for keratoconus as well as a variety of new methods. Intacs are prescription inserts and are an exciting new option between contacts and a corneal transplant that may be the best possible option to stabilize the cornea and improve vision for people with keratoconus. Intacs for keratoconus are indicated when contact lenses and glasses are no longer suitable.
Turner Eye Institute has been using intacs for keratoconus since the treatment was FDA approved for treatment of keratoconus in 2004. Dr. Stephen Turner was among the first surgeons in the country to use this type of treatment for keratoconus and has had excellent results. Using intacs for keratoconus offers an exciting new treatment for a disease that can often be both difficult to detect and even more difficult to treat. Within the website, you will find a discussion of available options for people suffering from keratoconus.
While Turner Eye Institute offers intacs for keratoconus, there are other possible treatments like Corneal Cross Linking (CXL) and Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) and it is important that you discuss these options with a trained corneal specialist like Dr. Patel in order to receive the best possible advice and possible treatment. After a complete eye exam, Dr. Chirag Patel can discuss with you the best possible method for treating keratoconus. In cases where keratoconus has progressed substantially, Dr. Patel might recommend intacs for keratoconus. In cases with less progression, other options like Corneal Cross Linking CXL) might be presented.
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Yeah, there may be other great minds, but, Tesla seems to be the benchmark for great minds when it comes to modern day breakthroughs. Especially, when the documented technology seems to be suppressed.
Is this another case of the man keeping us down? Or, just a fantastic mystery that deserves fictional status?
See "Harmony of the Spheres" post in Para-normal Potluck section for more on John Keely
Who was John W. Keely?
John Keely was an independent researcher specializing in the properties of sound during the mid to late 1800's.
What did Keely discover?
He was purported to have discovered techniques based on incredibly sensitive vibratory mechanisms which would allow the use of the Aether for practical purposes.
What devices did he build?
1) a machine to split the water molecule for the instantaneous release of tremendous pressures
2) an engine which was reportedly driven by the flow of Aether into its components
3) designed and built a mineral disintegrator
4) an acoustic microscope capable of viewing into the molecular and atomic interstices of matter
5) a globe which could be made to rotate with no outside source of power as a demonstration of the Aetheric flows into matter
6) a belt device which enabled the operator to induce levitation or gravity in a test mass
What happened to his work?
On his death in 1898 of pneumonia, a Boston businessman purchased the bulk of equipment.
On moving it to Boston, the man never successfully operated it which caused him to denounce Keely as a fraud.
Many of Keelys papers were given to a Count Von Rosen of Scotland these papers were taken to Stockholm in 1912 and have been unaccounted for since.
Scientific American dismantled the walls and floor of Keely's lab and found a large tank in the basement.
Leading from the tank into the walls were a multitude of tubes which led them to proclaim fraud on the basis that Keely "must have used" compressed air to power his equipment.
A Report on some of Keely's Work
Keely persevered in his researches, ever driven by observations of new phenomena. In the process, Keely was analyzing and measuring the frequencies and conditions under which each new event took place using analytical and test equipment of his own design. From these, it reported that many fine drawings and charts were drawn to illustrate the processes and laws governing his investigations into Sympathetic Vibratory Physics.
The practical dissociation of the water molecule on either one or more levels of aggregation would yield anything from a taffy-like substance to an electrical type force. Each of these products had different properties and released progressively more energy as the aggregate level size decreased.
Keely states in the Bloomfield-Moore that the water molecule could be dissociated on 620, 630 or 12000 cycles per second. Interestingly enough, our friend Dr. Andrija Puharich developed a device for de-gassing blood which he later adapted to the hydrolizying of water. This device is patented and runs on 600 cycles per second, amazingly close to the number Keely gives.
The Aetheric Motor was designed to tap the flow of aetheric force which flow the Neutral Centre of all mass. Keely designed a special motor to take advantage of this flow. As far as we can tell, it seems to have used a "rotating sonic field" to drive the shaft. This is directly analogous to the work of Nikola Tesla and his discovery of the "rotating magnetic field".
We have wondered if Keely and Tesla ever met. Tesla worked with brute force technologies when compared with the sensitized equipment of Keely. That is a major reason why none of Keelys instruments would work unless he was present. The orders of vibration required to produce the effects Keely generated were so delicate (due to the exquisite construction and limited amplitudes of the devices) that the least distortion would cancel the effect.
Tesla designed and used electrical devices which could be used by anyone, whereas Keely devices had to be fully understood and handled with the greatest care.
Today, things are radically different with the level of technology we have, the duplication of the Keely phenomena is held back only by two factors, money and time. Another intention of this manuscript is to illuminate the field so that others can contribute and possibly help to re-discover the principles that died with Keely.
The construction of the Aetheric Motor involved the use of "vitalized disks" which were mounted on arms attached to a rotatable shaft. When the correct order of vibration was achieved, the "vitalized disks" would be repelled from each other in a manner which would cause the shaft to rotate. Reports indicate that the shaft could rotate up to 110 RPM and with an incredible torque. This device went through hundreds of modifications and rebuilds in an attempt to correct what Keely termed "reversions". A reversion ocs when a motor running properly and in the correct direction suddenly reverses its' direction. This causes havoc with the motor shaft and any attached devices.
Keely never overcame this problem to a point which would allow its release to the public until the late 1800's. By that time, Keely had discovered a far superior method of generating and applying force. The stockholders of the Keely Motor Company, who had invested in the original Keely Motor Company, took legal action against Keely to recover some of their losses. When the judge ordered Keely to bring his devices to court for the purpose of revealing his secrets, Keely smashed them with a sledge hammer in an eccentric fit.
Some of Keely's experiments are still with us in annotated versions. One of which is the Mineral Disintegrator. The principle behind the Mineral Disintegrator accidentally discovered while carrying out a series of experiments with what Keely termed the Vibratory Lift. A large block of quartz was being used as a weight and connected with the Lift. When a specific order of vibration was achieved, the quartz block suffered partial disintegration. Keely managed to duplicate the effect and built a machine specifically for that purpose. This was one of the devices destroyed in his fit of pique.
In his work with acoustics, Keely found it necessary to design his own analytical equipment. This also meant the construction of platforms and tables capable of suppressing extraneous vibrations which could upset his experiments. Eventually, to gain a more detailed understanding of the true structure of molecular and atomic interstices, Keely built a microscope. This was no ordinary microscope however, it consisted of a lens with a built-in silver, gold and platinum wire. When properly excited, it yielded direct optical viewing into the heart of matter by projecting the image onto a wall for detailed study of the moving particles.
A normal microscope ranges anywhere from 200 to 2000 times. The famous Rife optical microscope could magnify up to 17,000 times. Modern electron microscopes, which do not use optical viewing, can magnify up to 350,000 times while a field ion microscope can magnify up to 5 million times. As you can see, Keely was and is far ahead of our most advanced technology. This is another device destroyed during the litigation.
In the latter part of his researches, from about 1880 to his death, Keely devoted most of his time to the perfecting of his Aerial Navigation System. This was based on an accidental discovery which brought about the levitation of a test mass. Again, Keely successfully analyzed and duplicated the feat.
The original version of the book "Keelys Experiments" has a subtitle of "Aerial Navigation". It is most curious that the mysterious Keely Airship is not shown nor described in this book. Due to a very knowledgable and sharing man, Mr. Victor Hansen, we were allowed to photocopy a drawing of the airship and the description of its operation.
It appears that sometime after the publication of the Bloomfield- Moore book, many copies were removed from the market and edited. We know for a certaitly that the section with the Aiship picture and its description were removed. We do not at present know if other information was removed. It seems that some pe or group has deemed the Keely work dangerous to mankind or has some nefarious purpose behind this action.
One of the Keely's initial levitation experiments involved a glass jar of water in which a metal weight was placed. Fastened to the top of the jar was a metal plate which had attached to it, a silver and platinum wire leading to the source of vibration.
After Keely tuned the vibrator to the test weight at the bottom of the tank of water, it was caused to vibrate. The weight floated from the bottom of the tank to the bottom of the plate attached to the jar. This was definitely NOT Archimedes' (pressure buoyancy) Principle.
Another similar experiment involved the use of 3 different sizes of spheres. The vibrator was tuned to a single sphere. When the vibrations ensued, the onsphere which rose in the water was the one to which the resonator had been tuned. Keely could demonstrate this principle on any of the 3 different sized spheres. Witnesses report that he could make any sphere rise halfway and stop, go completely to the top or descend, all under his control.
The famous psychic, Edgar Cayce gave many readings which dealt with vibration and the use of the Creative Forces. In one such reading, Edgar Cayce says,
"Stone floats in air as iron floats in water."
This is a direct reference to the prophet Elisha and his causing an iron axehead to rise from the bottom of the river Jordan to the surface.
If you have ever watched, "In Search Of:", you might recall the story of Edward Leedskalnin of Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida. I flew there to see thetructure and it is most interesting. Mr. Leedskalnin claimed he had discovered the secret of the Egyptians and their pyramid building. People claimed Ed sang to the stones to cause them to move, though no one claims to have actually seen him do this.
We have done quite a study on both organic and inorganic levitation. This information will be available in the complete edition of this work which should be available in November of this year. It will include many other histories and correlative studies. The order form is in the rear of this book.
Another of Keelys levitation experiments involved the use of a model airship. He reportedly caused the airship to ascend, hover or descend "as lias thistledown" when attached to a silver and platinum wire which was connected to a properly tuned vibrator.<
By far, the most exhilarating account is of the levitation of a steam engine weighing about one ton. Keely attached a belt around his waist which had a silver and platinum wire leading from it. He wrapped the wire around the engine, stepped back and struck the pre-set vibrators. The engine floated in the air while Keely moved it to the desired location. There were reportedly more than 20 witnesses.
Later, an engineer was consulted about the best means of moving the steam engine. His response was to remove the roof of the building so a derrick could be used to hoist the engine to the proper location. He did not believe that the engine had been easily moved earlier.
Another account involves the mysterious three ton sphere, fully four feet in diametwhich Scientific American discovered under the floor of Keely's lab after his death. The sphere weighed in the neiborhood of 6500 pounds and was estimated to have a bursting strength of 28,000 psi. The assertions were that he used compressed air which would "obviously" be stored in this container. (source - Dan A. Davidson)
What the Scientific American people did not look into, were the numerous newspaper and magazines articles written about Keely during his lifetime. One such article refers to a visit by a reporter to Keely's lab. In the article, the reporter says that he found Keely removing a section of flooring to make a large hole. As the reporter watched, Mr. Keely placed a strange belt with numerous attached mechanisms around his waist. Keely then attached a thin wire from the belt to the sphere which rested in the corner of the laboratory.
Mr. Keely then proceeded to concentrate while staring intently at theere. Moments later and the iron sphere rose in the air and "floated" while under the gaze of Keely. As Keely shifted his stare, the sphere floated over to and above the hole in the lab floor. As Keely relaxed his concentration, the sphere settled to the ground below the floor level. Keely then made slight adjustments to the belt mechanism and once again stared intently at the resting sphere. Again, the intense concentration directed his will toward the sphere. The sphere slowly sank into to ground as its weight was magnified through the concentrated and directed will of Keely.
The reporter was told by Keely that he simply was making room in the lab by clearing away some outmoded equipment. The true use of the sphere was as s reservoir for the etheric vapor which Keely's early experiments released from dissociation of the water molecule. As his experiments continually led him to more sophisticated controls, he found that the Aether could be conducted through the differentiated wires as mentioned earlier in this paper.
(Source: Keely-Net BBS / Vanguard Sciences}
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Re: An Album Called Leroy: Adventures in Faking This [RELEASED]
It feels like a disservice to put any of these songs last...
I have a solution!
6. Songs that haven't been recorded yet, because we want more and dammit why can't I listen to them yet
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It feels like a disservice to put any of these songs last...
I have a solution!
6. Songs that haven't been recorded yet, because we want more and dammit why can't I listen to them yet
Question: Teague, d'you think you could put up the lyrics for ICPOS? First two verses are clear but the speed-rap part of the climax is more than my codebreaking skills can take.
Also, Leonard has been stuck in my head for about three weeks now, with no end in sight. Dammit Chrystie.
The lyrics are up on the site. Click the liner notes button on the bottom right.
Although I've always kind of liked the idea that nobody ever really knows what I said. :-P And I'm really glad to hear Leonard is getting some love, I think it might actually be my favesies.
Heck, I still mishear Limp Dick Christmas light as electric Christmas lights.
It still works in my head (don't judge me!)
Hah. That's the radio version.
I enjoy harmonizing with the second repetition of the chorus for Limp-Dick at the end of the song.
I'm quite proud to at least be dicking around in a pool that makes lovely junk
Our man Alex and my man Andy were over last night for fun hangs (along with other people, including their girlfriends and our forum's-own-Bathilda...'s-sister), and the AIFT reunion of sorts prompted an impromptu live performance.
It's set up as a playlist here, which I have to link to like this because I can't embed it.
But, for embedding, here's the first song. There is also Leonard and Steve.
Now available on Amazon Music, Google Play and iTunes.
Which is really freaking me out. I'm Chromecasting my own record to my TV from Google's servers right now.
Rated on all three!
So I've fallen in love with Rilo Kiley, but a certain four-note sequence in one of their songs instantly makes me want to switch what I'm doing and jam to "Limp-Dick Christmas Lights" instead (occurs around the 2:44 mark).
(Three years on and I still love this album so much.)
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US gives aid for hydroelectric dams in PakistanAugust 20th, 2011 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) The US has provided funds to Pakistan to complete construction of two hydroelectric dam projects in the country, a media report said Saturday.
The US assistance is being provided to Satpara hydroelectric dam project in Gilgit-Baltistan region and Gomal Zam hydroelectric dam in South Waziristan, the Dawn newspaper reported quoting the US State Department.
"We are considering doing more in the sector," said the department's spokesperson Victoria Nuland.
There were also reports that the US would support the $12 billion Diamer-Bhasha dam project on the Indus river in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
Nuland said Pakistan had requested the international community's support for the project.
"We recognise that such a hydroelectric project would help meet many of Pakistan's long-term energy and water needs, as well as advance social and economic development," she said.
"We are considering how we can best support Pakistan's request, as are other bilateral donors and multilateral financial institutions."
The US, she said, has not yet made a final decision on this project. If the US supports the project, it will be the largest civilian aid from the US to Pakistan in decades.
Asked if the US was concerned if support to these projects would affect its ties with India, Nuland said the US had long supported development projects that enhance the daily lives of people throughout the region. "In doing so, we always take into account a project's potential regional impact," she added.
- Pakistan no to seeking NOC on dam from India - Aug 14, 2012
- US reiterates opposition to Iran-Pakistan pipeline - Sep 16, 2011
- Pakistan gets help from US to tackle energy crisis - Jul 18, 2011
- Pakistan launches 4,500 MW dam project - Oct 19, 2011
- US pledges 500 million dollars for Pak's Diamer-Bhasha dam - Apr 04, 2011
- Villagers threatened by dam cracks in Pakistan-administered Kashmir - Jan 09, 2012
- Pak's Gilgit-Baltistan reforms, attempt to divide Kashmiris: JKLF - Nov 04, 2009
- Pakistan dam develops cracks - Feb 21, 2012
- Help Pakistani Kashmiris' 'freedom struggle', India urged - Feb 22, 2012
- Claim Pakistani Kashmir before China takes over, India urged - May 10, 2011
- India summons Pak envoy, protests against "Gilgit-Baltistan' order, POK power project - Sep 11, 2009
- Demilitarise Siachen, says Nawaz Sharif - Apr 18, 2012
- Pakistan surveying poor for assistance - Oct 21, 2011
- POK leaders justify India's objection to Chinese projects - Oct 14, 2009
- Pakistan-Tajikistan road to cost Rs.2 bn - Oct 19, 2011
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You can play around with this spreadsheet by clicking the edit buttons at the bottom of each table. Of if you're adventurous, you can click edit for the whole page and change the underlying calculations.
Here you can play around with income from classes. If you check the Counted? box then that row will end up in the total hours.We may want different prices for each class, that's not hard to do.
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Shutter: Hinged panels fixed inside or outside a window/door that can be closed for security or privacy or to keep out the light.
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Certainly one of the best shutters, suitable for industrial units and backyards, a galvanized steel shutter which do not rust and can also be applied with powder coating to prevent it from getting dull.
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These shutters are with rectangular cut-out lathes which allows one to see inside. These are recommended to the shops who wants to exhibit their products for the display but in a secured manner.
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In December of 1978, two years after hed finished the solo recordings that would eventually be compiled and released as I Am The Cosmos, Big Star co-founder Chris Bell drove his car into a tree near his home and died instantly. It was a tragic end to the life of an enormously creative and talented musician who sadly didnt live long enough to see his work get the appreciation it so clearly deserved. At the time of Bells death, Big Star was still largely an unknown band. And while Bell had recorded enough material for a full-length album, no label was interested in releasing one. His lone solo release, a 45 of "I Am The Cosmos" and "You And Your Sister," had finally come out in a small pressing on a label run by Big Star mega-fan Chris Stamey of the dBs just a few months before Bells death.
In 1992, around the time of the first Big Star reunion, Rykodisc first pulled together this compilation from the small collection of multi-track recordings Bell had been tinkering with over the last few years of his life. After his tumultuous split with Big Star in 1972, Bell primarily collaborated with bassist Ken Woodley and drummer Richard Rosebrough. They recorded tracks at several studios in Memphis, them Bell traveled with his brother to Europe, mixing and overdubbing at studios outside Paris and at Abbey Road in London with Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. The songs Bell left behind from those various sessions, much like his work with Big Star, alternate between ferocious, soulful rockers like "I Got Kinda Lost" and "Get Away," and gorgeous open-tuned acoustic ballads like "Speed of Sound" and "You and Your Sister." In addition to the trio of Bell, Woodley, and Rosebrough, I Am The Cosmos features guest appearances by all of the other original members of Big Star: Alex Chilton, bassist Andy Hummel, and drummer Jody Stephens. Big Star engineers/producers John Fry, Terry Manning and Jim Dickinson all contributed to the sessions as well. One could reasonably argue that Bells I Am The Cosmos is at least as worthy of carrying the Big Star name as Chilton and Stephens Third/Sister Lovers.
Bell dealt with many demons in his short lifetime, so its not surprising that theres a palpable sadness to just about all of the songs on Cosmos. He sings repeatedly about unrequited love. Theres a lover whose family doesnt accept him ("You And Your Sister") and a friend possibly a bandmate? who was mean to him and made him feel like a fool ("Make A Scene"). He sings about no longer having whatever it was that once made his life worth living, and now just "waiting to die" ("There Was A Light"). By all accounts, Bell had turned to Christianity toward the end of his life, and while his spiritual longing is a major theme on several tracks, theyre far from straightforward Christian songs. Theres so much anger and pain and confusion in Bells voice and in the lyrics to songs like "Better Save Yourself," in which Bell references his own suicide attempts before saying "you shoulda gave your love to Jesus / It couldnt do you no harm." Its not exactly the most uplifting plea for salvation. The song "Look Up" seems on its surface to be about how much God wants to love us, but could just as easily be interpreted to be about Bell desperately wanting to be able to love someone.
To improve on such a remarkable and utterly classic collection of music would be a tall order, and while the tracks culled for the bonus disc on this new edition of the album are enjoyable, theyre not all that revelatory. The most welcome addition to the "Deluxe Edition" of Cosmos are the great new liner notes by Memphis-based journalist Bob Mehr. With or without the second CD of slightly different takes and mixes, and a very small number of truly never-before-heard songs, I Am The Cosmos is one of the two or three greatest "lost albums" in the history of rock and roll, and equally as great as any of the first three Big Star albums.
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"Leadership in the OCDSB is the demonstration of personal initiative to achieve a positive outcome."
At Glen Cairn we believe that everyone has the capacity to make a positive impact! Many of our staff and students take an active leadership role within the school, which helps to make Glen Cairn the great place it is!
As representatives of the student population, our Student Advisory Council provides input for our school-wide events and fundraising for the community. Glen Cairn works hard to promote leadership at all levels. We appreciate the leadership role our students take and recognize their efforts during our monthly assemblies. In addition, we acknowledge their contributions in our school announcements and assemblies.
Glen Cairn PS has a leadership team that includes 10 teachers, as well as the principal. Staff members continually update their learning to reflect current research and directions in the field of education. This is encouraged and supported by the Annual Learning Plan and participation in Board wide opportunities for professional development. Various staff members take on leadership roles within the school (Division Team Leaders, Associate Teachers, Mentoring, Computer contact). We are very excited and proud of the on-going staff initiative to bring the Monarch Project to Glen Cairn. Students are engaged in the metamorphosis and release of monarch butterflies. This project has awakened the imagination of the entire school community and we are pleased to continue it again this year.
Our School Council meets monthly throughout the year and is actively engaged in consultation and some fundraising activities. We thank our parents and volunteers through school newsletters and our annual volunteer appreciation event. Their on-going support is greatly appreciated.
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LaRon Landry Has Muscles Growing On Top Of His Muscles (Photo)
I'm not quite sure what LaRon Landry is holding in his hands in the above picture (which he posted on his Twitter account), but whatever it is, it seems to be working as it has the Redskins' safety looking more like a linebacker these days.
Landry has had his fair share of injury problems over the past couple of seasons and with a possible trip to the free agent market coming soon for the 27-year-old out of LSU, this image could be his ticket to a big contract. However, the image of his ripped 223-pound physique could also be his ticket to the NFL's drug testing labs.
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The Arkansas Senate passed a bill to ban tattoos, piercings and other similar body modifications which it characterizes as "non-traditional".
The bill was sponsored by Senator Missy Irvin of Mountain View, Arkansas and was named "An Act To Limit Body Art Procedures".
Irvin says that body modifications should be limited to "traditional" tattoos and piercings.
The bill was far from the first and it certainly will not be the last. Similar bills have tried and succeeded in the past.
In 1961, New York City declared it "unlawful for any person to tattoo a human being," a law that remained on the books for almost four decades. The tattoo trade was not re-legalized in New York City until 1997!
State appellate Judge Aron Steuer, declared that "what is harmful or injurious is a matter for the Legislature rather than the courts." The judge added that, "the decoration, so-called, of the human body by tattoo designs is, in our culture, a barbaric survival, often associated with a morbid or abnormal personality."
Fast forward to 2013. Irvin's proposal was to essentially ban scarification procedures and dermal implants, as well as certain tattoos which remained more or less undefined by the vague language of the bill she sponsored.
Almost unbelievably, this bill passed by a 26-4 vote. Following this, the bill was sent to the House, where it took on even more vague language. See the link above for the bill as it was eventually "compromised" on in the House.
The scarification ban from the Senate version was removed, while considerable ambiguous language remained. The House "compromise" bans dermal implants unless performed by a doctor. This essentially, and in practice, outlaws the body modification. As well, the bill's vague, undefined language – even in the edited, House version – while editing out some of the original language on tattoos, fails to define a number of important issues raised by the Senate version, including what they mean by "cosmetic" tattoos as opposed to "non-cosmetic" tattoos.
If the government dictating what you can and can't do with your body bothers you, SPREAD THE WORD!
(Article by M. David, image Sandy TrueBodyArt)