Snacks served in large portions increased the amount consumed with a potential correlation to obesity in preschool-aged children, according to a recent study from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville and published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. An article on the study appears in the March issue of Food Nutrition & Science. [...]
Mar 30 2011 | Posted in
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A new NASA-funded study has revealed widespread reductions in the greenness of Amazon forests caused by last year’s record-breaking drought. “The greenness levels of Amazonian vegetation — a measure of its health — decreased dramatically over an area more than three and one-half times the size of Texas,” said Liang Xu, the study’s lead author [...]
Mar 30 2011 | Posted in
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Volkswagen of America announced a voluntary safety recall of 71,043 2011 model year Jettas in order to reconfigure a wiring layout associated with the anti-theft alarm system and horn. No injuries or accidents have been reported as a result of this condition. The recall affects sixth generation Jetta sedan vehicles built between March of 2010 [...]
Mar 29 2011 | Posted in
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Patients who have suffered a “mini stroke” are at twice the risk of heart attack than the general population, according to research reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. These mini-strokes, called transient-ischemic attacks, or TIAs, occur when a blood clot temporarily blocks a blood vessel to the brain. Although the symptoms are [...]
Mar 28 2011 | Posted in
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Sirius XM Radio announced it is honoring and celebrating the life of Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor with a wide range of special programming across multiple talk/entertainment channels. The tribute to the Academy Award-winning actress and tireless AIDS advocate, who passed away at age 79 on March 23, includes: Barbara Walters’ and Oprah Winfrey’s classic interviews [...]
Mar 25 2011 | Posted in
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High-Schooler’s everywhere are beginning to think about the biggest night of the year: prom. Whether it’s the first, second, or last prom, each year the butterflies and excitement feel brand new. With all the ins and outs that go in to prom planning, the excitement of the event can easily become overshadowed by the costs [...]
While oil prices rise in response to unrest in oil producing nations and increased demand from growing nations, Americans continue to discuss and consider alternative energy options and lifestyle changes amidst a slow economic recovery. Six in ten (61%) Americans describe themselves as knowledgeable about energy issues, including sources of electrical power and energy efficiency. [...]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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With analysts speculating that checking fees may soar, consumers face big decisions ahead. This month’s Financial Security Index, released by Bankrate Inc., shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans say they would bolt over increased bank fees. Among the findings: At 75 percent, adults making $75,000 or more per year, were most likely to consider moving [...]
Mar 21 2011 | Posted in
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A 1-0 UEFA Europa League round of 16 defeat in Portugal last week ratcheted up the pressure on Liverpool FC, but their previous record against Liga opposition – and SC Braga‘s past results in England – will give them hope. Alan’s 18th-minute penalty, following Sotiris Kyrgiakos’s trip on Mossoró, was the only goal in the [...]
Mar 17 2011 | Posted in
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A rare UEFA Champions League home defeat in the round of 16 sent Chelsea FC tumbling out of last season’s competition so the London club have extra motivation to gain a positive result against FC Kobenhavn. Carlo Ancelotti’s team hold the upper hand in the tie having run out 2-0 winners in Copenhagen on 22 [...]
Mar 16 2011 | Posted in
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