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- December 15, 2010
“I would never discourage exercise, ever. Spin class is great exercise. But it’s not an activity where you start off at full speed. And it’s important for the public to realize this and for trainers to realize this.”
READ MOREWith tons of debris from last March's tsunami in Japan washing ashore along the Northwest coast of the US, no one knows yet how they're going to collect it all, dispose of it, or pay for the cleanup. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is paying $84,000 to have a 66-foot Japanese dock that washed ashore
READ MOREAt a young age, Gabby Douglas took it upon herself to make her own dreams come true, and she succeeded, due largely to an enormous amount of willpower, dedication, and hard work. She decided she had to train with Shawn Johnson's coach, Liang Chow, even if it meant leaving her family in Virginia, and she
READ MOREAn investigation into trace amounts of arsenic found in bottled juice has prompted Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, to push for the Food and Drug Administration to lower the standards for arsenic in juice drinks. While further investigations continue, the advocacy group is recommending avoiding giving infants under 6 months any type
READ MORE“We are sorry to inform you that as of Feb. 28, you will no longer have a job. We’re going to outsource your position to this company in India.” That’s what Robert Harrison, a senior telecom engineer with the University of San Francisco Medical Center, said happened to him.
READ MORE“It’s because the content on these platforms is so addictive, and every like, comment, and share triggers dopamine release in the brain. This constant stimulation trains the brain to crave instant rewards. Hence, the slower tasks feel dull, leading to popcorn brain.”
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