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Ambiga to contest in GE…
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In the aftermath of the April 28 Bersih 3.0 rally, Malaysia now has a third force.
But Ambiga is much bigger than Hindraf, MIC and Palanivel. In fact, she is probably the biggest thing around at the moment. And unlike the other three, she has international appeal as well.
RK Anand, Free Malaysia Today
Imagine if the above headline is for real and the Bersih 3.0 chairperson decides to enter the political ring instead of delivering blows from the sidelines.
Will she win? Given the right constituency, she will probably knock out her opponent(s) cold.
Although Bersih consists of a steering committee made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds with a common objective, it is S Ambiga who has become the face of the movement and the punching bag of its detractors.
Ask any burger seller, posterior excercise specialist or ikan bakar connoisseur and he or she will attest to this.
During the last general election, observers credited, among others, the mammoth Hindraf protest as being one of the catalysts behind the voters casting their ballots for the opposition.
Hindraf managed to awaken the Indian community from its deep political slumber and at the same time sent their traditional representative MIC into near coma.
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Study: In-patient, out-patient stroke rehab might benefit from yoga
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Contact: Arlene Schmid Arlene.Schmid@va.gov 317-988-3480 Indiana University
SAN FRANCISCO -- Researchers looking into the value of adapted yoga for stroke rehabilitation report that after an eight-week program, study participants demonstrated improved balance and flexibility, a stronger and faster gait, and increased strength and endurance.
The study, involving researchers from the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and IU Bloomington, exposed older veterans recovering from stroke to yoga. The men and women had completed their post-stroke occupational and physical therapy before the study but continued to have impairments.
The findings from two new analyses of the study will be presented on Wednesday during the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in San Francisco.
Arlene Schmid, rehabilitation research scientist at the Roudebush VA Medical Center and principle investigator of the VA-funded study, said loss of functional strength, flexibility and endurance is common after a stroke, which can lead to long-term disability. She said 5 million Americans are living with the consequences of stroke, which can alter patients' lifestyles through decreased independence in activities of daily living, limited mobility and reduced participation in society.
"Clinicians need methods to manage and improve these post-stroke physical impairments," said Schmid, also an assistant professor of occupational therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at IUPUI.
Her analysis, "Physical Improvements After Yoga for People With Chronic Stroke," examined gains in functional strength, flexibility and endurance as a result of the yoga and found significant improvements in all areas. The yoga activities, she said in her report, might have "improved neuromuscular control, likely allowing for strength improvements in affected limbs, sides or areas of disuse."
Tracy Dierks, associate professor of physical therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, focused his analysis of study findings on how well study participants could walk after the program.
In "The Effect of Balance Exercise Therapy on Gait Parameters in Individuals With Chronic Stroke," he reports that after the yoga program, the study participants showed improved balance and faster gait speeds with longer steps or strides. But, while the veterans could walk faster, they were unable to sustain this faster speed for the duration of the six-minute test.
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Yoga improves recovery in stroke patients
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Washington, May 31 : It might be beneficial to include yoga in the in-patient or out-patient rehabilitation people receive after a stroke, researchers have suggested
A study looking into the value of adapted yoga for stroke rehabilitation found that after an eight-week program, study participants demonstrated improved balance and flexibility, a stronger and faster gait, and increased strength and endurance.
The study, involving researchers from the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and IU Bloomington, exposed older veterans recovering from stroke to yoga.
The men and women had completed their post-stroke occupational and physical therapy before the study but continued to have impairments.
Arlene Schmid, rehabilitation research scientist at the Roudebush VA Medical Center and principle investigator of the VA-funded study, said loss of functional strength, flexibility and endurance is common after a stroke, which can lead to long-term disability.
'Clinicians need methods to manage and improve these post-stroke physical impairments,' said Schmid, also an assistant professor of occupational therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at IUPUI.
Her analysis examined gains in functional strength, flexibility and endurance as a result of the yoga and found significant improvements in all areas. The yoga activities, she said in her report, might have 'improved neuromuscular control, likely allowing for strength improvements in affected limbs, sides or areas of disuse.'
Tracy Dierks, associate professor of physical therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, focused his analysis of study findings on how well study participants could walk after the program.
He reported that after the yoga program, the study participants showed improved balance and faster gait speeds with longer steps or strides. But, while the veterans could walk faster, they were unable to sustain this faster speed for the duration of the six-minute test.
'The gait findings from our study have the potential to greatly impact clinical practice for gait recovery. The yoga intervention was designed to improve balance, not gait; we did not focus on improving gait at all. Yet we saw major improvements in most clinical gait measurements. But one often overlooked deficit remained: the inability to sustain gait speed for endurance,' Dierks said.
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Yoga Aid Foundation Announces 24-hour Global Yoga Challenge
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International Nonprofit Aims to Host 200 Events in 20 Countries During 24 Hours-Donating 100% of Money Raised
SYDNEY, Australia, May 31, 2012 /CNW/ - Yoga Aid Foundation, an international nonprofit that raises funds for charities through philanthropic yoga events, announced it will host a one day around the world yoga tour benefiting 20+ charities internationally. On September 9, 2012, The Yoga Aid World Challenge will unite yogis around the globe to raise $1million with 100% of proceeds going to the selected charitable organizations.
Starting in Sydney Australia, the 24-hour yoga relay will travel around the world and end sundown in Los Angeles. The Yoga Aid World Challenge will bring together renowned teachers, studios and students in 20+ countries, creating a united community, focusing on raising money for charity. During these events, yogi participants will embark on a yoga practice as a way to celebrate the funds they raised for the charity partners.
Unlike other events, all expenses are supported privately - ensuring 100% of donations go straight to the charities.
The Yoga Aid World Challenge supports select charities in each country. This year, the Yoga Aid World Challenge chose three charities that embrace the power of yoga to support the Canadian leg of the relay:
"The Yoga Aid family is calling on the entire international community to band together and host at least 200 events in 20 countries and raise more than $1 million for charities during the 2012 Challenge," said Clive Mayhew, Co-founder, Yoga Aid Foundation.
Those individuals inspired by The Yoga Aid World Challenge are encouraged to signup and become Community Ambassadors. Ambassadors bring The Yoga Aid World Challenge home to their communities by creating, organizing and hosting a local event, in a nearby park, studio or community center. Furthering Yoga Aid's commitment to giving, the Foundation will provide all of the necessary event tools and funding for the creation of any local event scheduled during the September 9th 24-hour global yoga-relay.
"The Yoga Aid World Challenge is more than just our way to give back - its an international charitable platform uniting all yogis for the greater good and activating a sense of joy in giving back to the world." Eriko Kinoshita, Co-founder, Yoga Aid Foundation.
For information on Yoga Aid or to become a Community Ambassador, please visit: http://www.yogaaid.com/
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International Coach Federation to Honor DFW Corporate Coaching Programs at Annual Prism Event
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DALLAS, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The North Texas Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF) will recognize DFW organizations that embrace coaching as an integral part of their leadership and business strategy at its 6th annual Prism Award event on Thursday, June 21 at the Hilton DFW Lakes Conference Center.
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The event begins at 3 p.m. with an interactive panel of Human Resource executives from the nominated Organizations: Lisa Reynolds, System Director Organizational Effectiveness at CHRISTUS Health, Doug Henderson, Vice President, Learning and Organization Effectiveness at ACS, a Xerox Company, and Bill Behrendt, Ph.D, Vice President for Human Resources at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. A cocktail reception, dinner and awards will follow. Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus, Southwest Airlines is the keynote speaker for the awards dinner. Colleen will discuss how Herb Kelleher, her Servant Leader boss of 40+ years, mentored and coached her, which enabled her to lead and develop Southwest's 35,000 Employees.
"The transformative power of coaching in organizations is measured by the initiative's effectiveness, strategic application to key business issues, and its return on investment to the organization," says Jim Cooper, Prism Event Chair. "During the afternoon panel discussion, the nominees will present their results in areas such as: leadership development, change management, team effectiveness, culture, performance and organizational alignment, all which support their reputations as employers of choice."
Sponsors are: UT Dallas School of Management, iPEC Excellence in Coach Training, and Multi Health Systems. Previous Prism award winners include: McKesson Corporation, Lewisville Independent School District, Raytheon, EDS, IBM Americas, University of Texas at Dallas Jindal School of Management, and Oracle.
To learn more and to register for the event, go to http://www.icf-nt-prism.com.
About North Texas ICF Coaches
North Texas ICF Coaches, the first chartered chapter of ICF, was formed by individual member- professionals who practice leadership, business, career, and life coaching. With over 21,000 members dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high professional standards, providing independent certification, and building a network of credentialed coaches, ICF is the leading global coaching organization, and defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
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Bonner's Oropeza coaching one last game: Hero Bowl
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TOM OROPEZA thought his coaching career was over after his Monsignor Bonner team fell to Archbishop Wood in the Catholic League AAA football final in November. Little did he know he would get the opportunity to coach one more game.
Oropeza will lead the East All-Stars, composed of seniors from Del-Val League schools as well as Bonner, Archbishop Carroll and Cardinal O'Hara, in the 36th annual Delaware County Hero Bowl, 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Widener University. The game will benefit the Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County, which provides college scholarships for the children of first responders who have died in the line of duty.
"It's a tremendous opportunity and a great privilege," Oropeza said. "I grew up in Delaware County and played football at Monsignor Bonner, and to be able to be a part of this game as a head coach is humbling and exciting. I certainly am grateful for the opportunity."
Oropeza, a member of Bonner's 1994 Catholic League championship team, joined the Friars coaching staff in 2000 following a playing career at Lehigh University. He inherited a winless team when he was named head coach in 2007, and Bonner went 21-35 in five seasons before he decided this spring to step away.
"It was time for me to enter another stage of my life," said Oropeza, who has a young son and has cited the need for more family time than a football coach gets to spend. "I'm glad I got the opportunity to coach one final game and will certainly take in the experience."
The East All-Stars will face a West All-Star team that features players from Central League schools along with Episcopal Academy and the Haverford School of the Inter-Ac. The participants were selected from 21 schools by the Delaware County Coaches Association, and many will take their talents to college programs in the fall.
"One of the neat things about this game is being able to meet some of these kids and be a small part of their life," Oropeza said. "They're at a point in their life where they're going to be moving on to different things. I'll be able to follow them whether it be football or other ventures in their life and say that I was a part of their life. That's a neat experience and I'm enjoying being able to give back to these kids."
The Hero Scholarship Fund, established in 1977, has provided 34 scholarships to children of police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives. The fund has already identified its next two scholarship recipients: the sons of Lt. Nicholas Picozzi Jr., a member of the Lower Chichester Fire Department who was killed in a March 2008 house fire. He was 35.
Said Delaware County public relations director Bill Lovejoy: "It's a way for a community to show its support for the price that these men and women are willing to pay to protect and serve their community."
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