Lomba Menulis Cerpen (Cerita Pendek) 2012 “Generasi Muslim Bergerak Mencetak Karya”

Deadline: 17 Maret 2012

Bismillah.
Assalamu’alaikum.

Festival Muslim 2012 Present:

Daftarkan sekarang Karya Cerpen Muslim(KaCeM)

Syarat-Syarat Umum :

1. Lomba ini terbuka untuk umum Tingkat Nasional
2. Tema : “Generasi Muslim Bergerak Mencetak Karya”

Syarat-syarat Khusus:

1. Ditulis di atas kertas ukuran A-4, diketik berjarak 1,5 spasi, huruf 12 font calibri, margin: 3333
2. Panjang askah 1011-2012 kata
3. Setiap peserta hanya boleh mengirimkan satu judul.
4. Naskah ditulis dalam bahasa Indonesia baik dan benar. boleh menggunakan bahasa asing, daerah, pokem, ataupun bahasa gaul dengan format italic
5. Naskah disertai biodata singkat pengarang (nama, asal, pekerjaan, No hp) dan font bebas.
sertaka lampiran: Fotokopi KTP/KTM, atau kartu keluarga(Pilih salah satu)
6. Sebelum naskah dikirim, pastikan ada medaftar dengan format di bawah ini:
(FM_KCM_NAMA_JUDUL_KOTA)
kemudian naskah dapat dikirim melalui: karyacerpemuslim@gmail.com
7. Semua identitas di scan dan dilampirkan dalam satu folder bersama naskah.

Pegumuman: 26-Maret-2012 melalui:
Website: http://www.masjid.its.ac.id/
Facebook: Jmmi its-Surabaya
Cp: Hanum Febriliani (085730099364)

Audisi Motivasi Mini

Deadline : 27 Maret 2012

Assalamu'alaikum Wr. Wb.

Salam Positif!

Setiap orang pernah gagal, tetapi kegagalan bukan akhir segalanya. Banyak orang gagal yang kemudian bangkit dari kegagalan, lalu berhasil mencapai tujuan yang ia impikan.

Jatuh-bangun sudah menjadi rangkaian proses dalam pencapaian keberhasilan. Proses itulah yang mendewasakan kita, untuk kemudian mampu memaknai hidup yang sesungguhnya berharga.

Lalu bagaimana cara untuk bangkit? Banyak orang terjatuh, kemudian makin terpuruk dalam kegagalannya. Banyak orang yang tidak menemukan cara untuk berdiri dari jatuhnya. Banyak orang kehilangan alasan untuk melanjutkan perjuangan.

Motivasi. Itulah yang kita butuhkan untuk memecut kembali semangat agar mampu meneruskan perjuangan. Motivasi akan mengisi kembali pundi-pundi asa dalam jiwa, sehingga akhirnya kita mampu mencapai tujuan dan bertahan ketika kembali terjatuh di perjalanan.

Mengingat pentingnya motivasi bagi pribadi seseorang, maka kami, segenap panitia mengajak semua teman untuk turut berpartisipasi dalam AUDISI MOTIVASI MINI memperingati 2 tahun berdirinya Percetakan Muslim Sukses Barokah (PMSB). Kami sadar, melalui motivasi dari teman-temanlah, PMSB dapat bertahan dalam kerasnya persaingan.

Untuk itu, melalui Audisi Motivasi Mini ini mari kita berbagi motivasi yang menginspirasi sesama, agar tidak ada yang tidak bisa bangkit dari kegagalannya. Lewat kata, kita tunjukkan kepedulian kita!

Persyaratan :

§  Peserta adalah anggota grup Percetakan Muslim Sukses Barokah atau PMSB (untuk yang belum menjadi anggota, silakan bergabung dengan mendaftarkan diri di link http://www.facebook.com/groups/119116734832663/)

§  Motivasi dikirim dalam bentuk file word (*.doc) sebagai attachment (bukan dalam bodi email) ke email percetakanmuslim@ymail.com dengan subjek: MONI_judul motivasi_nama peserta.

§  Motivasi merupakan karya sendiri, bukan saduran atau menjiplak dari kalimat motivasi yang pernah ada.

§  Motivasi maksimal 50 kata, termasuk judul.

§  Tema bebas, asalkan mengandung pesan positif.

§  Menggunakan bahasa Indonesia yang baik dan benar, dan sesuai EYD.

§  Menyertakan biodata berisi nama asli (bukan nama pena), usia, status pekerjaan/pendidikan, nama kota tempat tinggal dan alamat, serta nama fb. Ditulis di akhir naskah (tidak dipisah).

§  Setiap peserta hanya diperbolehkan mengirimkan SATU motivasi terbaiknya.

§  Peserta wajib mentag/ copas info lomba ini ke 12 teman fb lainnya.

§  Motivasi diterima oleh panitia mulai tanggal 27 Februari 2012, dan selambat-lambatnya tanggal27 Maret 2012, pukul 23.59 Wib. Apabila pengiriman motivasi sebelum atau setelah tanggal tersebut dianggap gugur.

§  Pengumuman naskah yang lolos Insyaallah tanggal 17 April 2012.

§  Segala keputusan yang berkaitan dengan proyek ini adalah mutlak dan tidak dapat diganggu gugat.

Hadiah:

Pemenang pertama mendapatkan Pulsa Rp. 50.000 + 1 buah buku tanda terbit.

Dua pemenang lainnya mendapatkan masing-masing 1 buah buku tanda terbit.

97 motivasi yang lolos mendapatkan discount 20% untuk pembelian buku Motivasi Mini yang akan diterbitkan secara indie, dengan syarat kontributor tidak menerima tanda terbit, dan royalty akan digunakan untuk pengembangan grup Percetakan Muslim Sukses Barokah.

Contoh:

Rasa Sakit ----> judul

Isi:

Rasa sakit di badan adalah pertanda ada sesuatu yang harus diobati.

Terimalah rasa sakit, ambillah tindakan untuk mengatasinya dan Anda akan bertambah dewasa.

(Paul Hanna) ----> nama penulis

Oke!

Selamat berkarya, selamat memotivasi sesama!

Wassalamu'alaikum Wr. Wb.

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Lomba Puisi Wedding

Deadline: 6 Maret 2012

Bismillah.....

Kuizinkan kau melukis impian di kanvas hatiku

semarakakan warna hidup ini

Menindaklanjutin QN  di MP saya kemarin. Sehubungan dengan postingan lama saya mengenai permintaan tolong membuatkan puisi. Berharap agar tidak berkesan berlebihan, tapi pada kenyataannya baru 3 puisi yang nyantol.

Setelah melalui pertimbangan, saya putuskan untuk dijadikan lomba. Selain itu guna menyambung silahturahmi dan niat berbagi.

Tidak ada syarat khusus kok, dan saya tekankan siapapun boleh berpartisipasi.

Syaratnya : 

1.    Tema puisi: Pernikahan, bisa konsep Islami maupun umum.

2.    Panjang puisi max 2 halaman, ketik Time New Roman, Font 12, Spasi 1,5 dalam format Rtf.

3.    Kirim via email dengan judul subject : Judul puisi + penulis ke alamat ivoniezahra@gmail.com. Naskah dikirim dengan attach bukan di badan email.

4.    Hasil puisi boleh di posting di blogatau note FB masing2 tag min 20 kontak dan bisa menaruh link di komen postingan ini, menyertakan link lomba diakhir postingan.

5.    Lampirkan biodata singkat di akhir naskah secara deskriptif.

6.    Deadline naskah terhitung mulai tanggal 21 Februari - 6 Maret 2012.

Juri lomba :

Dhieny Megawati, salah satu penulis buku A Cup of Tea for Single Mom dan BMI di Hong Kong

Hadiah:

·    Puisi terbaik pertama;  Novel Aura Biru Langit Hong Kong bertanda tangan penulisnya + Voucer pulsa + Souvenir Pernikahan dan Insya Allah dibukukan (menyusul)·    Puisi terbaik kedua; Novel Partisi Hati bertanda tangan penulisnya + Voucer pulsa + Souvenir pernikahan dan Insya Allah dibukukan (menyusul)

Dan Insya Allah, dua puisi terbaik akan saya bacakan sendiri di acara pernikahan.

So, bagi yang jago atau pengen nulis puisi buat saya. Silakan berpartisipasi.

Selamat Menulis

Ivonie Zahra & Ihwan Hariyanto.

Nb: puisi yang sudah masuk, secara otomatis diikutsertakan lomba ini dan bagi yang merasa tidak jago menulis puisi, silakan sebarkan ke teman-teman yang menyukai puisi, terima kasih.

 

Hadiah puisi terbaik pertama

Hadiah puisi terbaik kedua

Event FF AWARD WR MARET 2012

 Deadline: 27 MARET 2012

TEMA: "Aktualisasikan Diri dengan Menulis"

Mulai Maret sampai Juni 2012, Cerpen Award diganti dengan FF Award, yang sama-sama akan dibukukan dalam satu buku: Antologi Cerpen, Puisi dan FF Pilihan Writing Revolution 2012.

Syarat dan Ketentuan:

1.    Terbuka untuk anggota Writing Revolution dan umum, GRATIS.

2.    Kisah yang bisa berangkat dari realitas sehari-hari yang ditambah dengan bumbu imajinasi yang ditulis dalam bentuk cerita (narasi dan dialog) yang mengalir lancar, indah dan enak dibaca.

3.    Setiap peserta hanya boleh mengikutkan 1 tulisan terbaiknya, yang belum pernah dipublikasi atau diikutkan lomba dan ditulis pada bulan.

4.    Panjang tulisan 300-600 kata atau 2-3 halaman spasi 2, jenis huruf TNR, ukuran 12, kertas A4.

5.    FF ditulis dan dipublikasikan di note/catatan FB lalu sebarkan sebanyak-banyaknya ke teman dan kenalannya. Harus mencantumkan informasi FF Award WR ini bagian bawah notenya.

6.    Tulis di judul note-nya: FF AWARD WR: Judul Tulisan

7.    Atur privasi Note/Catatan FF Awardnya menjadi"PUBLIK" sehingga koordinator bisa membacanya. Jika tidak, maka tidak bisa dinilai.

8.    Kemudian tulis nama, judul FF kemudian copas/salin link Note/Catatan Cerpen Award tersebut ke bagian komentar Dokumen "Update Peserta FF AWARD WR MARET 2012", atau klik di sini: http://www.facebook.com/groups/kampungWR/doc/353732078000534/

9.    HARUS mencantumkan LOGO Writing Revolution di NOTE/CATATAN Cerpen Awardnya, caranya: klik link ini lalu klik kanan gambar (Save Image as): https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAF7qNkKn-IU08lh2IRmgrFWrrckPmPvBeZJJ-178iykBtUAD0JY_ocSUDJepXG47bvjJqXUubPeV-nLN9J4HBkGBNkJP4pavH4KVBokF5Ibso_0nIIeD9uxOgHPYik9o0P48PQ0efqTqH/s1600/Logo+Writing+Revolution.jpg

10.  Koordinator: Nyi Penengah Dewanti dan Bintang Arini

Prosedur Seleksi dan Penilaian:

§  Dipilih 50 tulisan FF dengan jumlah dukungan  "LIKE/SUKA" terbanyak untuk bisa melaju ke SELEKSI 2 (dua).

§  Seleksi 2 dilakukan oleh Dewan Juri yang akan menilai FF yang lolos seleksi 1 tersebut untuk menentukan satu Pemenang Utama dan dua Juara Favorit.

§  Tujuan Event Cerpen Award ini adalah menumbuhkan keberanian peserta mempublikasikan karyanya serta mencari penulis muda yang memiliki semangat besar belajar menulis cerpen yang akan diberi Beasiswa SMCO selama 3 tahun.

Hadiah:

§  Pemenang Utama mendapatkan hadiah uang tunai Rp 100.000 dan Juara Favorit mendapatkan beasiswa SMCO. 

§  Karya FF ketiga pemenang dibukukan dalam Antologi Cerpen, Puisi dan FF Pilihan Writing Revolution 2012.

Sponsor

Sponsor Lomba CERPEN AWARD ini: Sekolah Menulis Cerpen Online (SMCO), info lebih lengkap silakan klik: http://menulisdahsyat.blogspot.com/2011/03/sekolah-menulis-cerpen-online-smco.html#more

AUDISI FTS GOKIL: MENERTAWAKAN KEKONYOLAN DIRI SENDIRI

 Deadline: 10 April 2012

Syarat dan Ketentuan:

1.    Terbuka untuk umum dan anggota Writing Revolution.

2.    Tema: "Menertawakan Kekonyolan Diri Sendiri".

3.    Merupakan kisah nyata berupa kekonyolan, kegokilan, kelucuan atau "kegilaan" yang pernah dialami sendiri oleh penulis, teman/sahabat/keluarganya, yang ditulis dengan gaya bercerita (narasi dan boleh memasukan dialog) yang mengalir, menggelitik dan memberikan suatu yang bermanfaat bagi pembaca, karena kejadian itu bukan cuma lucu tapi juga memberikan pelajaran yang berguna, minimal bisa bikin yang bacanya terkekeh-kekeh, xixixi....

4.    Setiap peserta hanya boleh mengikutkan 1 tulisan.

5.    Panjang tulisan dengan judul 200-300 kata atau 1-2 halaman spasi 2 (ganda), kertas A4, margin 3 cm semua sisi, jenis huruf Times New Roman ukuran 12.

6.    Tulis biodata di bagian akhir tulisan maksimal 50 kata.

7.    Tulisan dikirim dalam LAMPIRKAN FILE (Attach File) ke email: Antologi_WR@yahoo.co.id

8.    Tulis di judul email: FTS GOKIL WR: JUDUL TULISAN-Nama Penulis.

9.    Sebarkan informasi ini sebanyak-banyaknya di FB dan Blog kamu.

10.  Koordinator: Rurin Kurniati.

Kontributor:

§  Lima tulisan terpilih mendapatkan beasiswa SMCO (Sekolah Menulis Cerpen Online) Writing Revolution.

§  60 tulisan terpilih akan dibukukan yang diterbitkan oleh Penerbit Writing Revolutionyang akan dipasarkan ke toko buku besar di seluruh Indonesia.

§  Setiap kontributor harus membayar di muka (sistem preorder) sebesar Rp 75 ribu, nanti masing-masing kontributor mendapatkan 3 eksemplar bukutanda terbit.

§  Pembayaran preorder untuk setiap kontributor dari tanggal 10-20 April 2012. Ada pemberitahuan lebih lanjut.

§  Semua kontributor mendapatkan royalti 10% dari harga buku dengan perjanjian tertulis.

§  Judul buku: "Philosophy of Cat, Menertawakan Kekonyolan Diri Sendiri".

§  Buku gokil yang penuh hikmah^^

§  Buku terbit awal Mei 2012.

Sponsor

§  Sponsor event ini adalah: Sekolah Menulis Cerpen Online (SMCO). Info SMCO lebih lengkap silakan klik: http://menulisdahsyat.blogspot.com

Proyek #TLL_KSPA

 Deadline : 23 Maret 2012

Q : Apa itu Project #TLL_KSPA?

A : Proyek terbaru dari Kerabat SPA! 

TLL_KPSA : Tegal Laka Laka with Kerabat Sang Penulis Amatir

Wow.. Sang Penulis Amatir mau bikin proyek baru lagi nih..

Siapa aja yang boleh ikut?

Semua boleh ikut..! Laki-laki, perempuan, tua, muda, WNI, bahkan WNI yang ada di Luar negeri juga boleh ikutan kok.

Caranya mudah…

• Gabung dulu ke Grup Kerabat SPA (http://www.facebook.com/groups/346596772040197), karena semua naskah akan harus diposting di wall grup Kerabat SPA.
• Berteman dengan Kerabat Sang Penulis Amatir (http://www.facebook.com/kerabat.spa)
• Tulis ceritamu tentang Tegal. Boleh tentang tempat wisatanya, kulinernya, orangnya. Cerita saat kamu pernah tinggal di Tegal, atau kamu asli dari Tegal. Kamu punya teman yang asli orang Tegal yang bicaranya memakai logat ngapak-ngapak? Bisa menceritakan kejadian unik saat makan di Warteg (Warung Tegal), setting tidak terpaku di Tegal. Semuanya boleh diceritakan di proyek ini.

Syarat apa saja untuk project kali ini?

1. Tema bebas boleh tentang cinta, putus-cinta, kenalan, piknik, apa saja yang penting mengenai Tegal.
2. Karya boleh berupa puisi, cerpen, atau pengalaman pribadi (Diari).
3. Panjang naskah maksimal 5 halaman A4, tulisan Times New Roman – 12 – 1,5 spasi ya.
4. Tulisan adalah karya sendiri bukan plagiat!
5. Copy naskah kamu ke wall grup Kerabat SPA, diawali dengan : TLL – Judul – Nama Pena
6. Di bawah naskah, sertakan biodata singkat kamu maksimal 50 kata dalam bentuk narasi.
7. Peserta boleh mengirimkan maksimal 3 naskah.
8. Deadline : 23 Maret 2012.

Okelah kalo begitu.

Cukup sekian, selamat menulis…!

Salam KSPA…

Abdominal fat I feel frustrated

 Everybody prefers to have a flat stomach and i mean six ABS . In addition to the unpleasant appearance resulted from excess belly fats, it may pose serious health conditions. Belly fat increases the risk of inflammation and hardening of blood vessels. Considering this, people having accumulated fats in the midsection for a prolonged duration are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and heart problems. Hence, it is very essential to lose stomach fats.

The chances of developing belly fats are more in people who indulge on eating excess fatty foods and drinking beers. Generally, women, following their pregnancy, tend to put on more belly fats. As far as the best ways to remove fat are concerned, there are no magic tips as such. Experts say that a specific diet plan or a particular exercise is not effective to target belly fats only. On the brighter side, stomach fats are the first to get rid of while losing weight. Let's take a look on how to remove stomach fat.

How to Get Rid of Stomach Fat

As per statistics, about 99 percent of individuals who have lost weight successfully, lose stomach fat prior to losing fats in the other body parts. Also, it is observed that the upper body part loses more weight in comparison to the lower portion. It is due to the fact that the type of fat in the waistline is visceral fat, which is easier to lose than the fats located under the skin (subcutaneous fat). Hence, with proper ways for fat removing, one can sport a flat stomach. Following are the tips to lose fats from stomach:

Cook Your Own Food

ًWe must agree that any special diet condition and one is in charge from beginning to end.Those who want to get rid of stomach fat are often attracted towards fad diets or crash diets. But remember, they are good for short-term results. Moreover, these diet plans can cause deficiency of important nutrients and can lead to several health problems. To lose tummy fat fast, you should follow a balanced and healthy diet. Your diet should be high in protein and fibers, moderate in carbohydrates and low in fats and sodium. Make a habit of cooking your food in less oil. Avoid overeating or over-consumption of calories. Your meals should include foods that burn fats, for example, apples, citrus fruits, chilies, pulses, cinnamon, cucumbers, ginger, asparagus, and tomatoes. Including home-made food in your diet can help control the daily calorie intake.

Include Whole Grains in Your Diet

One of the best way to lose stomach fat is adding adequate amounts of whole grain foods in the diet plan, rather than consuming refined grains. Studies have been conducted on people who consumed the same diet, but with different grain servings. In one group whole grains were given with fruits, vegetables and other food items; whereas the same diet with refined grains was served in another group. The outcome is that participants consuming whole grains lose belly fat more than the others.

Change Eating Habits

In addition to the foods that are included in the diet plan, what is equally important is the timing and frequency of eating. No doubt, serving a large meal at a time is the key factor for gaining excess fat. The logic behind this is that the body does not get time to covert the fats into energy. In order to avoid such a condition, you can consume less servings frequently. Instead of 2 large meals, you can have 4-5 smaller meals per day. This will speed up your metabolism. Your body will burn more calories and store less fat. Having 4-5 meals during a day will keep you satiated and help you stay away from junk food. Reduce the intake of sugar, sugary drinks and alcoholic drinks. Incorporate low glycemic fruits and vegetables, nuts, lean protein foods, whole grain cereals, beans, legumes, fish, low-fat versions of dairy products and small amounts of healthy fats (like olive oil) in your regular diet. Drink lots of water, at least 8 to 10 glasses, in a day. Water is essential for the health of the cells. It aids in digestion. It works as a detoxifying agent and as an appetite suppressant. Do not skip your meals and have a heavy breakfast.

Exercise to Lose Stomach Fat

And in contrast to many people's views about removing stomach fat, spot exercise is not effective for getting rid of belly fats. Even if you perform several rounds of crunches or abdominal exercise daily, you are not going to flatten your stomach. Nevertheless, you can strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles with spot exercise. While speaking about the exercises to lose belly fat, performing moderate physical activities for about 45-50 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week, is sufficient to effectively remove fat from stomach. The more time you indulge on rigorous cardio exercise (like brisk walking, cycling, running, jogging, etc.) and aerobic exercise, the faster you will lose belly fats. Remember, skipping a few days in between will only mean you start all over again. You can increase the duration and intensity of the exercise gradually, as your stamina increases. Do not forget to perform 5-10 minutes warm-up exercises before you begin with your exercise regime

Adopt Lifestyle Changes

Be active and avoid use of locomotives for short distances. Prefer taking the stairs instead of using the elevator. Walk as much as you can and avoid driving your vehicle for short distances. Avoid late night dinners and heavy food at night. You should enjoy your dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed. There are certain lifestyle changes that can indirectly help you to lose tummy fat. Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol. Stop smoking and avoid taking too many medications. You should stay away from all those things which lead to hormone imbalance and obesity. Yoga, meditation, music, leisurely walk, sports activities, vacations, sufficient sleep, etc. help lower stress, an unavoidable factor of modern life. Excessive stress can result in hormonal imbalance and obesity. So, leading a stress-free lifestyle is important, if you want to shed those extra pounds.

In the last but not the least, the best way to lose belly fat is to follow the above tips from today itself. Many times, we tend to postpone things until the day comes, when it is too late to correct. Be patient and inculcate healthy lifestyle changes to lose stomach fats effectively. Losing stomach fats not only improves your appearance and general health, but you will also become more confident with yourself

The new way to lose fat quickly

The concepts that coming to everybody when he thinking to losing weight-

 Health info :

 When we make up our minds about losing weight, there are always certain exterior motives pushing us to do so. It could be anything from weddings to class reunions, or romantic vacation to an exotic place or summertime. Or (in the case of defense personnel) even an inspection by the senior authorities. The need to look beautiful, thin, and flattering at such occasions can make some of us want things badly. While losing a sizable amount of weight is good for everyone's health, doing so in a non-healthy way can be dangerous. Before you even begin to put yourself on the road of starvation, remember, keeping yourself from nutrients that nourish your body is a very bad deal. This will only make you lose water weight, which you will gain right back as soon as you start eating. So, how can we go about losing weight properly? Do you have 2 weeks to spare? Do not fret any further as help is at hand. There are some fool-proof ways that can aid in bringing about weight loss in a short span of time. Here are the key ways to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks. It consists of a combination of two measures which have to be followed simultaneously.

Tips to Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks

And whichever weight loss program you adapt to, make sure you get a green signal from your doctor. You have to be careful, so that the program will be easier for you to maintain your goal for now and the future.

• Intensive Exercise:

Some form of physical exercise everyday, for one full hour, will be very beneficial. This refers to intensive exercising, not casual physical activity. Exercises can include either brisk walking, cycling, swimming, jogging, running or even a combination of these. Joining a gym for the same will also help, because if you have spent money on a weight loss program, you are more likely to follow it with complete discipline.

Getting into intensive aerobic exercises and strength training activities will help you lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks. By eating less and sensibly, you are reducing your daily calorie intake in the first place. Plus, by adding rigorous workout routines, especially, cardiovascular exercises, you are doubling your chances of losing weight quickly. Understand that 1 pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. In order to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks, you will have to lose 17,500 calories in a week. For this huge chunk of calories to be lost, you need to take your doctor's advice about your body type and its efficiency to handle it properly. You don't want to make yourself malnourished and weak by the end of 2 weeks.
  

Now the important step working out at the gym or home, start walking in the mornings and after dinners. You will have to add an extra hour of walking to your present exercise routine. Add running, jogging, rowing, swimming, hiking, or cycling to your cardiovascular exercises. Alter these exercises throughout the week and see how your body sheds calories in a healthy manner.

Weight training is another way of improving the appearance of your body, as it basically involves a type of strength training that uses weights to increase stamina. Types of equipment include barbells, dumbbells, pulleys and stacks in the form of weight machines, and the body's own weight in case of chin-ups and push-ups. Weight training exercises help in improving muscle strength, bone-density, flexibility and metabolic rate. These exercises help in getting rid of excessive flab, and give your body a toned look. However, they need to be done under the guidance of fitness trainers and experts.

•   Changes in Eating Pattern:

Instead of eating 3 large meals, break it up into 6 small meals in a day. Smaller, more frequent meals keep your blood sugar stable and provide a steady source of energy, which in turn fuels your metabolism. Many of us who wonder how to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks often forget this fundamental rule because we have become conditioned to the routine of 3 meals a day. Also, you need to understand that it is you and only you who can control the way you eat. By that I mean, the time at which you eat, the kind of food you eat, and most importantly, the amount of food you consume. The point here is to eat less and not to get hooked on fad diets. The unnatural fad diets that claim you can eat anything you wish and still lose weight are impossible. A tiny fact these diets leave out is that the people who are eating anything they want, exercise a lot as well. So, the calories are burned quickly and in no time. But the fact of the matter is, nobody really wishes to eat less and starve themselves to lose a few pounds.

For first and foremost, go on a detox diet. It will cleanse your body thoroughly and help you lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks in a healthy manner. You can also take a look at healthy recipes to prepare at home, to keep your diet in check. Add fresh fruits, vegetables, beans and lentils, oats, all types of potatoes, brown rice and noodles, fresh fish (nothing frozen or defrosted), unsalted nuts and seeds, natural yogurt, and herbal/fruit teas in your diet. Once you are through with the first phase of this diet, eliminate fast food from your life. Along with this, you need to steer clear of red meat, chicken, turkey, sausages, burgers, cheese, cream, butter, all foods containing wheat, sweets, chocolates, soft drinks, alcohol, coffee, and tea.

The harsh truth of our lives is that junk food is unhealthy. Get rid of the habit of snacking on junk food every now and then. Say good-bye to burgers, fries, deep-fried foods, soft drinks and sodas. If they have to be eaten, eat them in moderation. Wherever possible, replace them with healthier snack options like salad (without any rich dressing), nuts, fruits and brown bread sandwiches.

Research has proven the effectiveness of certain food items in fighting fat. These food items include almonds, soybean, eggs, lentils, fish, yogurt. Almonds are high in Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), which can accelerate your metabolism. Also, almonds have a high fiber content and the good fat (HDL) which satisfies appetite very soon. So you are less likely to have cravings and overeat. Eat a handful everyday. Eating eggs for breakfast makes you feel fuller for longer, so that you eat less at your next few meals. Calcium-rich fat-free yogurt can boost your body's fat-burning mechanism, and accelerate weight loss. Lentils being high in protein and soluble fiber stabilize blood sugar levels. The end result is - a flatter tummy.

And in addition to the above, drinking 8 glasses of water and getting sound sleep of 7 hours everyday will improve the effectiveness of the new exercise and diet routine. All these measures have to be followed with consistency and require a lot of discipline. They have to be practiced everyday for 2 weeks, and then there will be results for all to see. Stick to a healthy weight loss program, drink more water throughout the day, and take multivitamins. To lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks requires a strong commitment, mentally and physically. There are many other ways to lose 10 pounds in such a short duration, but they include crash diets. Crash dieting is, altogether, an unhealthy practice and not at all the best way to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks! These types of unhealthy diets and weight loss programs should not be followed as they don't provide any positive results for you or your body. You may think you have lost weight for good, but all you end up losing is water weight, which will return quicker than you imagine.

In health experts would say that there is no one best way to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks, because what works for one person may not work for the other. But in general, a combination of the two measures given above is recommended for all those who enroll for weight loss programs. Of course, it goes without saying that it would do you a lot of good to carry on with these change in lifestyle for the rest of your life! Good health is one of the best gifts that we can give ourselves. So, prepare yourself and follow your goals till the end.

Rick Santorum’s Abuse of The Republican Primary Process

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USA Today, 2-28-12
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) – Mitt Romney on Tuesday denounced rival Rick Santorum's automated phone calls urging Democrats to vote against the former Massachusetts governor, calling the tactic "outrageous and disgusting."
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-02-28/romney-santorum-robocall/53280620/1
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During yesterday’s close and heated Michigan Republican Primary for President, Rick Santorum’s campaign ran a RoboCall program “asking Democrats to vote for him in the Republican Primary". This action is clearly an act of desperation and also a hostile act upon the Party he seeks to nominate him for President.
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Any Republican who calls upon the Michigan Democrats, made up heavily of Obama’s Government Motors GM-UAW membership, to vote in a Republican Primary is clearly not deserving of Republican nomination for anything, no less President!
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The Virginia Legislature just addressed and then let stand the Open Primary Process. A major reason not to adopt a Party Enrollment System was that “it’s never really been abused”. Hello! Santorum is now the Poster Boy of such abuse and if he were on the Primary ballet in Virginia next Tuesday there’s every reason to believe he would abuse the system here also.
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A Party Enrollment System enables voters to associate themselves with the platform, values and objectives of the party of their choice at a particular point in time. This personal choice increases the probability that party candidates will be chosen consistent with the party and its membership and not to entities outside the party seeking to disrupt and misdirect the membership’s choice.
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Rick Santorum admits using robocalls in Michigan primary campaign
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/28/romney-admits-robocalls-michigan-primary?newsfeed=true
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LCD thermometer

In this page, I introduce the LCD thermometer 

At this thermometer, the IC thermo sensor (S8100) or the diode (1S1588) is used as the thermo sensor. When using the IC thermo sensor, the thermometry to +100°C from -40°C is possible. Also, when using the diode, the measurement to +150°C from -20°C is possible. Both sensors are contained in the kit.This time, I used the diode as the thermo sensor to measure more than +100°C.ICL7136 of Intersil (Harris) is used for the thermometer and is measuring the change of the forward direction minute voltages of the diode by the temperature. The 3-1/2 digits liquid crystal display (SP521PR) is used for the display. The most significant digit can display only "1".The consumption electric power of ICL7136 is very small and it is possible to operate about 3 months continuously with the 9-V cell.The main parts are contained in the kit. The plastic case and the cell are contained. But, there is not a connection cable of the sensor.

Circuit drawing
of the LCD thermometer

Parts explanation

of the LCD thermometer

Most of the parts are contained in the kit.

IC for the voltage measurement (ICL7136)

The ICL7136 is the IC for the analog/digital converter. This is the IC to display the analog voltage in the digital.
The IC to be using this time is the DIP of the 40 pins.
The voltage to ±200mV or ±2V can be measured in few errors.

Data sheet for ICL7136

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 Liquid crystal display (SP521PR)

This is the TN(Twisted Nematic)-type liquid crystal display.
It is possible to 4 digits display but the display of the maximum figure is only "1".
It isn't possible to work continuously in the direct current. However, when applying the about 5-V DC voltage between the backplane (common) and the terminal, the color of the segment which corresponds can be temporarily changed to the black. With this, the correspondence of the terminal and the display segment can be confirmed.
When using the 5-V power supply, the resistor as much as 10K-ohm must be put in series to prevent from big electric current's flowing in case of the short circuit.
The specification of SP521PR to be using this time is as follows.

The letter height : 12.7 mm
The maximum applied voltage : 10 V
The operating temperature : -10 to 55°C
The storage temperature : -20 to 60°C

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IC socket

This socket is used to install ICL7136 and the liquid crystal display.
It is the socket for the DIP of the 40 pins. The socket to use for the liquid crystal display cuts off either side to make the interval of the pin line wide.
In case of the socket for ICL7136, the parts are installed inside the socket. So, when there are the supports in the socket, they must be removed.

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Diode for the temperature sensor (1S1588)

This is the diode to use as the temperature sensor. The original use of this diode is the diode for the switching. The one of the other name can use for the temperature sensor if being the silicon diode.
But, the mold type doesn't suit because it is difficult for the temperature change to spread through the joint immediately.
The transistor can be used instead of the diode. It connects the base with the collector and it uses the part of the connection between the base and the emitter for the temperature sensor. The use example is mentioned to the manual of ICL7136. When using the transistor for the temperature sensor, the type which is stored in the metallic case suits.
The lead wires of the diode are insulated with the tubes that the heat can be endured(the glass fiber tube so on). And, the shielded wire is used for the connection with the thermometer.

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Potentiometer

These potentiometers are used for the zero adjustment and the scale adjustment. Because it changes the resistance value by the pitch of the screw, the resistance value can be changed in detail.

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Resistor

As for the resistors which are contained in the kit, the resistors of 1% of the tolerance are used.
As the thermometer, the accuracy with the resistance value isn't too necessary. However, because it handles the minute voltage, there is possibility that the resistance value change by the temperature has an influence on the measurement error.

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Multilayer ceramic capacitor

This capacitor is used for the high frequency bypass of the power supply. Because it is for the high frequency bypass, the multilayer ceramic capacitor with the good high frequency characteristic is used.

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Film capacitor

These capacitors are the capacitors which are used for the input voltage measurement, the reference voltage setting and so on of the ICL7136.
The polyester film capacitors are used.
Because it influences the precision of the measurement, it is better to use the capacitor which few changes of the capacity by the temperature. Also, it is better to use the small size one because the place to install is narrow.

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Ceramic capacitor

This capacitor is used for the clock generator of ICL7136. To make oscillate at the frequency of about 50 KHz, the ceramic capacitor with the good high frequency characteristic is used.

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Printed board

This is the printed board which is attached to the kit. Because the print pattern is already made, you solder the parts only to the fixed position and can make the thermometer.

When using the diode sensor, the resistor (R4) to control the electric current of the diode is necessary. As for the pattern of the printed board, the mounting of this resistor isn't considered. The solder resist (the green paint) is painted the mounting position of R4 which is mentioned to the pattern drawing. The solder resist in the part must be scraped off with the cutter knife and so on before mounting the resistor.

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Shielded wire

This wire is used to connect the diode temperature sensor and the thermometer. The input impedance of ICL7136 is very high and is easily influenced by the noise signal from outside. So, it makes the influence little by the shielded wire
I used the shielded wire of the 2 wires which were at hand, but it is OK in the shielded wire of the single wire.
This part isn't contained in the kit.

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Wiring terminal

This terminal is used to connect the wire of the temperature sensor and the power supply.
This part isn't contained in the kit.

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Stud

The pattern of the printed board is pictured near the hole for the fixation. There is a gravity which touches the circuit when using the metallic stud. Therefore, I used mold-type stud.
Instead of stud, the plastic spacer can be used. Also, the insulation-type washer can be used, too.
This part isn't contained in the kit.

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pattern drawing

 

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