Dahn Yoga, a Korean style of yoga, and LifeParticle.com, its partner for yoga classes online and guided meditation videos, are hosting a Yoga Gangnam Style Video Contest. To introduce the new free online yoga classes and celebrate the Korean origins of Dahn Yoga, they hope this contest will encourage people to have fun in yoga classes and in making their own videos.

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Like South Korean rapper, Psy, did with his smash YouTube hit, Gangnam Style, this contest offers a chance to step outside of the box. Participants need only make a fun video based on the theme and post and share it on Youtube. The video with the most likes wins.

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

What can I win?

First Place: Apple iPad or Projector (Choose one)--$500 value

Second Place: Video Camera--$300 value

Third Place: Ultimate Yoga Package (Yoga Mat, DVD, Book, and Yoga Tote)--$100 value

What do I do?

1. Watch the official contest video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKrfk8HsyTw&feature=plcp

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The first instinct is to dismiss the parents as yahoos who dont know the difference between yoga and yogurt.

But the second instinct, usually the better angel, is to try to understand whats going on here.

A group of families, maybe 40 altogether, is raising Cain with the Encinitas Union School District over free twice-a-week yoga sessions. Fired up by a local pastor and counseled by an Escondido lawyer, they believe yoga on campus amounts to spiritual indoctrination, a violation of their religious freedom.

In time for Halloween, the culture war is back with a full spinal twist.

In the early 90s, you may recall, North County school districts were inundated with breathless reports that teachers were exposing innocent children to dark books, R-rated movies and witchcraft.

Yoga, it seems, is the latest variation on the oft-repeated theme that Christian values are being undermined by multicultural public schools.

Look, its not news that Christians, from Baptists to Catholics, hear a few Sanskrit words and conclude that yoga is a Hindu religious practice. Or worse.

Two years ago, a southern Baptist minister set off a national firestorm when he preached that yoga is paganism, pure and simple.

Last year, the Salvation Army community center in Rolando risibly renamed its yoga classes stretch and tone to cleanse them of mystical overtones.

As Juliet (dressed in Lululemon) might say, Would a pose by any other name feel as sweet?

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The former Roma defender hit the headlines when approached and offered 200,000 euros to help influence a Coppa Italia match between his club Gubbio and Cesena in November 2011.

But Farina refused, reported the incident to Italian police and his evidence helped lead to the arrest of 17 people the following month.

It led to FIFA president Sepp Blatter naming 30-year-old Farina as a FIFA ambassador for fair play. He was also called up to train with the Italy squad by coach Cesare Prandelli, despite spending most of his career playing in Italy's lower leagues.

INTERPOL, who investigated the match-fixing scandal in Italy, also awarded Farina a commemorative medal for his contribution to crime prevention and law enforcement.

However his playing career has since stalled, with Gubbio unable to offer him a new contract after their relegation and other Italian clubs seemingly reluctant to employ him.

Farina, who has publicly disputed theories that he has been ostracised for breaking the 'omerta' of Italian footballers, said: "I know I did the right thing when I refused to get involved in the fixing of a football game.

"I went to the authorities because this corruption had to be brought to the surface. This level of deception has no place in football or in any walk of life.

"But it is also important to me that I continue to work in football and that I am able to pass on my knowledge because football is an inspirational game.

"A year ago I did not see my life moving in this direction but I am really delighted to be able now to contribute in this way at Villa.

"I wanted to move on with my life. Now I feel that I have real purpose again because of the support and opportunity Villa have given me."

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The former Roma defender hit the headlines when approached and offered 200,000 euros to help influence a Coppa Italia match between his club Gubbio and Cesena in November 2011.

But Farina refused, reported the incident to Italian police and his evidence helped lead to the arrest of 17 people the following month.

It led to FIFA president Sepp Blatter naming 30-year-old Farina as a FIFA ambassador for fair play. He was also called up to train with the Italy squad by coach Cesare Prandelli, despite spending most of his career playing in Italy's lower leagues.

INTERPOL, who investigated the match-fixing scandal in Italy, also awarded Farina a commemorative medal for his contribution to crime prevention and law enforcement.

However his playing career has since stalled, with Gubbio unable to offer him a new contract after their relegation and other Italian clubs seemingly reluctant to employ him.

Farina, who has publicly disputed theories that he has been ostracised for breaking the 'omerta' of Italian footballers, said: "I know I did the right thing when I refused to get involved in the fixing of a football game.

"I went to the authorities because this corruption had to be brought to the surface. This level of deception has no place in football or in any walk of life.

"But it is also important to me that I continue to work in football and that I am able to pass on my knowledge because football is an inspirational game.

"A year ago I did not see my life moving in this direction but I am really delighted to be able now to contribute in this way at Villa.

"I wanted to move on with my life. Now I feel that I have real purpose again because of the support and opportunity Villa have given me."

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The Southeastern Conference could be getting another makeover.

This one would have nothing to do with expansion.

The league that has won six consecutive national championships has more coaches on the proverbial ''hot seat'' than in any recent year, with potential openings at Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky and Tennessee. The Razorbacks are seemingly in disarray, while the Tigers, Wildcats and Volunteers have had all sorts of on-field problems.

With the season a little past the halfway point, talk about possible replacements is more rampant than speculation about the upcoming recruiting class or even basketball season. Well, not at Kentucky.

Still, all that conjecture can make a long season feel like it's never going to end.

''There can be outside distractions whether you're doing great or whether you're doing not as well as you certainly would like to be doing,'' Auburn coach Gene Chizik said. ''The great thing about college football is everybody's got an opinion. It's the greatest sport on the planet, and part of what makes it so great in this part of the country is that everybody does have an opinion.

''When you get into this, if you're not strong enough to handle that, then you're in the wrong business - both as a player and as a coach.''

The way things have unfolded at Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky and Tennessee, it could be gut-check time for all four coaches and their assistants.

The Razorbacks fired coach Bobby Petrino in April for hiring his mistress to a position in the athletic department and initially lying about her presence during a motorcycle accident. Athletic director Jeff Long then hired former Michigan State and Louisville head coach John L. Smith to a 10-month contract.

Arkansas (3-4, 2-2 SEC) went 1-4 in September, including home losses to Louisiana-Monroe and Rutgers. Making matters worse for Smith, he mistakenly referred to Arkansas as Alabama during a speech and told reporters to smile two days after a 52-0 loss to the top-ranked Crimson Tide. Smith also is making headlines for his $40.7 million bankruptcy.

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15-10-2012 18:04 The Osage Nation Diabetes Prevention, Health and Fitness Day was held on Friday, October 12 at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska, Okla.

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

EveryMove Inc., an innovator in health rewards-based marketing and incentives, and Precor, a leading home and commercial fitness equipment manufacturer, announced today a collaboration that will further the Precor goal of delivering a state of the art fitness experience for consumers and a competitive edge for facility operators.

Precor, through its networked fitness solution Preva, is creating inspired connections between people and technology that empower the fitness journey for exercisers and help facility operators better manage their business. This cloud-based solution was built in-house from the ground up to optimize cardio resources, revolutionize member communication and give exercisers a fitness experience that both motivates and challenges to help them achieve their goals.

EveryMove is building an interactive online and mobile experience for consumers that will help people connect and organize their health and fitness activities. These members can then turn their lifestyle actions into rewards and incentives from their health plan, employer and brands.

The collaboration between Precor and EveryMove will help create a seamless feedback loop for consumers, and provide real world value to their activities.

Precor is a global leader in fitness and we are thrilled to be working with someone who recognizes the opportunity to bring interactive engagement to its facility operators and their members. They are investing in the future and we could not be more excited to be a part of that journey, said Russell Benaroya, EveryMove CEO. We know that by working together we can impact the health of millions of people and that has purpose, he added.

Preva follows the Precor legacy of true fitness innovation. We are proud to offer solutions that help grow our customers businesses while providing their members with an unparalleled user experience that will improve their health and fitness in a compelling way, said Brent Brooks, Vice President of Networked Fitness at Precor. EveryMove understands how to translate activity into real life rewards and they are building an impressive network of health plans and brands to secure that value proposition. We will do great things through this partnership.

Precor and EveryMove will provide more details of their partnership in the coming months.

About EveryMove

EveryMove is building a rewards plan for health to help consumers turn their healthy lifestyle activities into valuable rewards from their health plan, employer and brands. EveryMove is leveraging the proliferation of health tracking applications and devices on the market today and turning that into value that consumers can understand and appreciate. Blue Cross Blue Shield funds EveryMove. For more information visit http://www.everymove.org.

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John Drury is a rare breed. At 6-foot-7 and 340 pounds he is a trucker who is also a dance fitness instructor. He cares a great deal about his health, but admits it's tough to keep in shape when you're behind the wheel 11 hours a day, often for weeks at a time.

"Last year, I lost 100 pounds driving a truck and dancing. In the last seven months I've gained back 40 pounds," Drury says of his constant battle with weight.

Like the rest of America's 3.5 million truckers, staying healthy on the road is a challenge for Drury. There are few opportunities to eat anywhere other than truck stops, and they aren't exactly famous for offering calorie-conscious meals. Opportunities to move and access to health care are also few and far between.

As a result, truckers are in bad shape. More than 50 percent of them are obese -? nearly twice the national obesity rate -- and they have a 50 percent higher prevalence of diabetes compared to the general population, according to National Institute of Health statistics.

Hopefully the situation is about to change. Companies who promote wellness have begun to view truckers as an ideal target for their services.

Arlington-based Snap Fitness, in conjunction with the wellness company Rolling Strong is opening gyms at truck stops nationwide. The first one is a 1,000 square foot facility located at the Flying J on Interstate 20 in Dallas, one of the busiest truck routes in the country.

For about $20 a month, drivers now have access to free weights and cardio machines. Their membership also entitles them to access at any of the 1,400 regular Snap Fitness facilities, 60 of which have tractor-trailer friendly parking lots.

"Truckers have huge unmet needs because of their lifestyle. Hopefully, the fitness centers help fill the void," said Gary Findley, Snap's chief operating officer.

Since opening about five months ago, 120 truckers have signed up.

Besides their Snap partnership, Rolling Strong offers truckside health evaluations that include a blood pressure check, body fat measurement and weigh in. They provide printed workout manuals plus a special internet health channel where truckers can log on for fitness classes and videos promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

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RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Health Net Federal Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Health Net, Inc. (HNT), today announced its sponsorship of the 28th annual Army Ten-Miler (ATM) on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012.

Health Net Federal Services is honored to again support the Army Ten-Miler. We are committed to health and physical fitness activities that help improve the quality of life for U.S. military service members and their families. This event also is an excellent opportunity to educate people face-to-face on the importance of preventive screenings, said Thomas Carrato, president, Health Net Federal Services.

To raise awareness of breast cancer screenings among women in the military and spouses of service members, Health Net Federal Services developed a unique camouflage and pink ribbon pin that will be distributed at Health Nets booth at the ATM Health and Fitness Expo, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20, 2012. Additionally, runners can stop by the Health Net booth on race day and pick up a free pin to wear as a symbol of a united front in the fight against breast cancer within the military community and serve as a reminder that screening saves lives.

At the booth, Health Nets goal is to educate TRICARE beneficiaries on preventive screening eligibility and guidelines and, highlight the free annual breast cancer screenings available to eligible TRICARE beneficiaries. All attendees are welcome to come by the Health Net booth on Friday and Saturday to learn tips to stay healthy and to enter the hourly raffle for an iPod Shuffle. Winners must be present to claim their prize.

On race day, kids can participate in the Health Net and Blue Star Families co-sponsored 100- and 200-meter Youth Runs and enjoy the ATM Youth Activities Zone, where they can meet and have their picture taken with Champ the Cheetah, the Activity Zones official mascot.

Following the race, Health Net will be handing out bottled water and other drinks to runners from its tent with Blue Star Families, which will be distributing Operation Honor Cards, a program encouraging Americans to serve as volunteers in their communities to honor service members, veterans and military families.

All proceeds of the Army Ten-Miler will support the Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), a comprehensive network of support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of active duty, Reserve and National Guard soldiers and their families. Certain civilian employees, military retirees and other eligible participants benefit from MWR programs as well.

About Health Net

Health Net, Inc. is a publicly traded managed care organization that delivers managed health care services through health plans and government-sponsored managed care plans. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. Health Net, through its subsidiaries, provides and administers health benefits to approximately 5.5million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare (including the Medicare prescription drug benefit commonly referred to as Part D), Medicaid, U.S. Department of Defense, including TRICARE, and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Net's behavioral health services subsidiary, Managed Health Network, Inc., provides behavioral health, substance abuse and employee assistance programs to approximately 4.8 million individuals, including Health Nets own health plan members. Health Nets subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs.

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Chays Tae Kwon Do

CARDIO KARATE & CAGE FITNESS: Cardio Karate is based on kickboxing, cardio, strength and core training. Cage Fitness maximizes fat burning and muscle toning in 30 minutes. Free trial classes available through Oct. 27 for all fitness levels. Cardio Karate times, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Sunday.; Cage Fitness, 6:05 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Chays Tae Kwon Do, 2720 Old Mill Drive. Call (262) 633-7090 to reserve a time slot.

Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association

FLU SHOTS: The fee is $32 and payable by cash, check or charge. Medicare Part B, WEA and Select Humana Plans accepted. For more information, call (262) 656-8400.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association, third floor, 600 52nd St., Kenosha.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 31, Sentry 5740 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant.

City of Racine Parks & Cultural Services Department

ZUMBA FITNESS: These fitness classes cost $1 and runs through the end of 2012:

Dr. John Bryant Center, 601 21st St., 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Tyler-Domer Center, 2301 12th St., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays or 6-7 p.m. Fridays.

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