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Monday, May 30, 2011

Buffalohair, The ARC of the Pikes Peak Region Annual Dinner: Entering the Star Gate

The ARC of the Pikes Peak Region Annual Dinner: Entering the Star Gate

On May 21st The ARC of the Pikes Peak Region held and annual dinner and awards ceremony at the palatial Crowne Plaza Hotel. For those of you not aware of The ARC, it is an advocacy group dedicated to serving developmentally and intellectually challenged people of all age groups. They provide education and opportunities to people who would normally fall through the cracks in society. In any event I was there to do follow up interviews pertaining to the Joe Arridy story, an intellectually challenged person who was wrongfully executed many years ago. But what I discovered at the banquet was truly out of this world.

I’ve covered many stories from around the world and have grown quite cynical since humanity for the most part has been displaced by the concerns of material consequence. Fortunately this was not the case in Colorado Springs, Colorado on this hallowed night. Personally it was more like entering the proverbial Star Gate and being whisked away to a different universe inhabited by truly benevolent beings. The banquet was superb with the grace and elegance of a truly royal gathering. There was entertainment provided by Phil Taylor and the Bottom Line that added the perfect touch to this gala event. The meal was excellent and earned a 5 star rating from a culinary point of view.

Executive director Teddi Roberts gave a riveting speech along with other wonderfully talented people of this organization. World renowned Philanthropist and humanitarian Robert Perske and Terri Roberts awarded Denver Attorney David Martinez the first ever Robert Perske Justice for All Award for his invaluable efforts in garnering a pardon for Joe Arridy (Photo). Governor Bill Ritter sent a personal video message to ARC and honored the descendants of attorney Gail Ireland, the attorney who fought in vain to save the life of Joe Arridy. The event was not centered on Joe Arridy though but a multitude of accomplishments this truly noble organization, its members and donors were involved in over the last year. But what stole the show for me was the honors given to the beautiful people The ARC were dedicated to.

The smiles of joy these wonderful human beings gave as they received their awards were ever so endearing. I found it hard to hold back the tears as they gleamed with pride for they truly faced down and conquered their disabilities to become an integral part of society. In a world that has become deaf to the cries of the innocent it was refreshing earnest and selflessness. If only I could take them back through the Star Gate to the world from which I reside. They could teach our primitive life forms the lessons of kindness and understanding, what a wonderful planet it could be. But alas, this is only science to be among true champions of humanity on this stellar night. I was surely on another galaxy where people cared for one another in fiction for the planet I live does not comprehend nor is capable of understanding the axiom of love and compassion. Besides, I would not want to run the risk of contaminating something as pure and beautiful as The ARC and all their inhabitance.

Your Devil’s Advocate
Buffalohair
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Sunday, April 17, 2011

My Meal Plan


Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Monday 10/4/2010
Tuesday 10/5/2010
Wednesday 10/6/2010
Thursday 10/7/2010
Friday 10/8/2010
Saturday 10/9/2010
Sunday 10/10/2010

Warm Up/Prep

5 minutes
Circuit 1
1 ) Wide Grip Pulldown 3 sets of 15
This exercise targets the muscles along the side of your upper back.
2 ) Pelvic Thrust 3 sets of 15
This exercise uses your own body weight as resistance.
3 ) Jumping Jacks 3 sets of 1
1 minutes
This is an excellent form of cardio that you can perform anywhere.
Circuit 2
1 ) Seated Row 3 sets of 15
This exercise targets your upper and outer back muscles
2 ) Static Lunges 3 sets of 15
Like squats, these lunges really work your butt and thighs.
Circuit 3
1 ) Superman 3 sets of 15
Develop your own superpowers with this back-strengthening move!
2 ) Forward Lunge 3 sets of 15
This exercise strengthens the muscles in the legs for better control and balance.
Circuit 4
1 ) Dumbbell Biceps Curl 3 sets of 15
This simple curl isolates your biceps.
2 ) Jumping Jacks 3 sets of 1
1 minutes
This is an excellent form of cardio that you can perform anywhere.
3 ) Bicycle Crunch 3 sets of 15
The bicycle targets your rectus abdominus (inner and outer obliques).
Circuit 5
1 ) Concentration Curls 3 sets of 15
The concentration curl really isolates the biceps by taking any assistance from the back and shoulders totally out of the equation.
2 ) Jumping Rope 3 sets of 1
1 minutes
This is an outstanding form of cardio in terms of calorie burning and toning quads, hamstrings, and calves.
3 ) Russian Twists 3 sets of 15
Want six-pack abs? This is a full-on abdominal routine that works the rectus abdominus, internal and external obliques, and transverse abs.

Cool Down

5 minutes

Get Benched!

I know I'd normally yell at you for sitting down, but sitting isn't always so bad. For example, if you're interested in working your triceps with bench dips, by all means pull up a chair. Get ready to get some strong, toned arms. Stand with your back to a sturdy bench or chair. Bend your legs and place your palms on the front edge of the bench, your fingers pointing forward. Walk your feet out in front of you until most of your body weight is resting on your arms. Keeping your elbows tucked in at your sides, inhale, bend your arms, and slowly lower your body until your upper arms are parallel with the floor. Your hips should drop straight down toward the floor. Hold for a beat, then exhale and straighten your arms back up to the starting position, and repeat. Be careful not to lower your body too far or lean forward or away from the bench. You'll overstress your shoulders.
JILLIAN'S TIP OF THE DAY
Take It on the Road

You know the story — you go on vacation or a business trip and your exercise routine goes out the window. Well, it's time to break that pattern! Next time you have to stay in a hotel, look at it as an opportunity to change up your workout. Bench dips, lunges, squats, and push-ups don't require any special equipment. Many hotels have gyms and pools. If there's only a pool, do your strength-training exercises in the water, which provides some extra resistance. If the hotel doesn't have any exercise facilities, do your homework — search the Internet for a gym nearby that offers day passes — most do!
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