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Today's Music Pick - 11/26/09
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LARRY BRADLEY
Not sure if anyone is reading these but I might as well make it three days in a row... I said I would go a little harder today so let's bring in Chicago - Punk band, Rise Against. These guys are gaining a lot of momentum these days and with their success they will soon be considered more rock than punk, i.e. Green Day. Start off with "Savior ...
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Health Tips for November 27
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Meredy
Health Tip: Managing Herniated Disk PainA herniated disk occurs when the nucleus of a disk in the back or neck pushes out of the disk toward the spinal canal, putting pressure on surrounding nerves.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers this list of potential non-surgical treatment options:Rest your back, taking care to avoid any strai ...
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Thanksgiving ‘09
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Monica O.
I started the day with a 6 miler. My legs are tired from running four days in a row, but I wanted to get in some good mileage before all the eats!Breakfast was oat bran. I needed something warm after a cold run! I made the whole Thanksgiving spread with the help of my mom. This was our first time ever doing it like this. Normally we have T-day with ...
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New Job, New Obstacles
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Susan
Okay, am I the only non-American who’s been oddly craving turkey and stuffing all day? :P Well, holiday or not, I hope everyone had a fabulous Thursday :DMine started off a little too early for my liking, so I went for a little comfort in a big bowl of oat bran.With almond butter and marshmallow fluff. Mature, yet immature all at the same tim ...
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thanksgiving!
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Amanda Lindsey
after the 87 mile ride with Judi on Sunday, i wasn't sure how the legs would cooperate for the race this morning. i mean, i felt great on the ride. i lifted weights and swam a little on Monday. I swam masters on Tuesday... then, on Wednesday, I went out for an easy 7 miles. and my legs felt sooo heavy. at that point, i decided i would just have fu ...
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Dangers of Fried Fish
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Heartstrong
We’ve all heart that fish is heart healthy and high in omega 3 fatty acids. The fish that has the highest concentration of omega 3 fatty acids includes salmon, mackerel, trout, sardines and anchovies. But does the cooking method affect the health benefits of fish?The Multiethnic Cohort living in Hawaii and Los Angeles followed over 82,000 m ...
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how fit are you?
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Richard S.
You know exercise is good for you. You look for ways to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, and you set aside time for longer workouts at least a few times a week. But if your aerobic workouts aren't balanced by a proper dose of strength training, you're missing out on a key component of overall health and fitness. Training with ...
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Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
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Aliesa George
Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density, and can go unnoticed and undetected until you start breaking bones – which is a scary thought because by the time your bone density is low enough to cause fractures, it is more of a challenge to exercise and enjoy a healthy quality of life without fear of additional injury or accident.When bones begin ...
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Australian ETS = Carbon Tax + Consumer Welfare
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Suhit A.
I have been rooting for the ETS for a while now but with better understanding of the legislation (thanks a lot to the commentary on BusinessSpectator.com.au) I have learned that the ETS in its current form is not going to solve Australia’s problems at all. With ability to pacify any group that the government seems fit and the issue of carbon ...
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