LIFESTYLE News, Jul 16, 2011

Entertainment / Lifestyle Malaysian Digest Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:04 PM PDT Is the new ban on entertainment outlets during Ramadan by Kedah government fair?

Wine-guzzling Gauls star in Montreal exhibit on history of fermented grapes Hamilton Spectator Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:04 PM PDT The history of France bears witness to the raw power of a hangover headache â after all, alcohol overconsumption and a hard-partyinglifestyle apparently devastated the entire Gallic civilization.

Beer belly or muffin top? A perilous lifestyle disorder SiliconIndia Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:24 PM PDT New Delhi: For all those who don't think twice before gulping a pint of beer and royally ignore their bulging bellies, it's high time to cut down on parties and poor lifestyle and take corrective action!

Chain World Videogame Was Supposed to be a ReligionâNot a Holy War Wired News Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:27 PM PDT Jason Rohrer is known as much for his eccentric lifestyle as for the brilliant, unusual games he designs. He lives mostly off the grid in the desert town of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He doesnât own a car or believe in vaccination.

Best Places to Adopt a Pet in the Sacramento Area CBS Sacramento Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:03 PM PDT Trying to find a pet to fit your lifestyle can be a challenge. If youâve ever found yourself asking if the dog in question is going to get along with your cat, or if that eye-catching feline will enjoy apartment life, we have some places you can turn to for help.

Nomad lifestyle on the brink of vanishing as drought bites The Scotsman Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:28 PM PDT AS THE sun rose into a cloudless sky, Fatuma Ahmed sat in the shade of her stick-and-rag hut, frying thin maize pancakes that will be the only food she and her children will e

Essence of the East Coast The Star Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:13 PM PDT KL Lifestyle Art Space is running an exhibition entitled East CoastNative from now until the end of this month. The exhibition comprises works of Chang Fee Ming, Ismail Mat Hussin, Mokhtar Hussain, M. Zain, Khalil Ibrahim and Nik Rafin.

Lifestyle The Telegraph Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:53 PM PDT Nouveaau, a lifestyle exhibition, partnered by t2 , at The Oberoi Grand, 11am to 8pm.

Body Image Mentor Teaches Life and Happiness BEYOND The Diet PitchEngine Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:43 PM PDT Yes, you cannot lose weight without a better way to eat and a more active lifestyle. But when it comes to the losing battle, we know one thing: It just doesnt work. Enter Body Image Mentor, Laura Fenamore. Laura entered the diet and weight loss realm LONG before it was the flavor of the week, and after twenty years of leading others to live longer, healthier and rockin body lives,...

Wilkin Co. workers getting fit] The Wahpeton Daily News Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:36 PM PDT More than a dozen Wilkin County employees are participating in a weight-loss and healthy lifestyle program for the next six months

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HEALTH News, Jul 16, 2011

Health screenings today at Yakima workshop Yakima Herald-Republic Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:46 PM PDT YAKIMA -- Screenings for diabetes and blood pressure, mammography and prenatal care will be provided through a women's wellness workshop today at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Yakima.

To Your Health: Breast cancer drug effective as preventative The Ambler Gazette Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:38 PM PDT A drug prescribed for post-menopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer may also be a good preventative for women in the same age group at high risk of getting the disease, according to a recently released study.

Final portion of UNT mental health study presented to county McKinney Courier-Gazette Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:37 PM PDT MCKINNEY - The final phase of the University of North Texas' (UNT) three part mental health study has been completed and while the county ranks better than most in terms of quality of life, the study showed the county's mental health services overall could use an upgrade.

Pediatric Center of Excellence here for children Douglas Dispatch Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:36 PM PDT Open since June 6, the Chiricahua Community Health Center is proud to have one more facility to help sustain the good health in Douglasâ kids. The new Pediatric Center of Excellence is now open to take care of children and teens from 0 ââ 21 years old.

Rural Health Clinic losing critical staff Kern Valley Sun Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:31 PM PDT Susan BarrKern Valley Sun The July 6 Kern Valley Healthcare District trustees meeting was markedly unexceptional as board and administration worked their way through a brief, routine agenda.

Retina cells require vitamin C to function properly News-Medical-Net Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:30 PM PDT Nerve cells in the eye require vitamin C in order to function properly - a surprising discovery that may mean vitamin C is required elsewhere in the brain for its proper functioning, according to a study by scientists atOregon Health & Science University recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

Court won't block AHCCCS cuts Douglas Dispatch Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:26 PM PDT PHOENIX -- The Arizona Supreme Court late Friday refused to block the state from scaling back its health care program for the poor next week.

Measles comeback prompts vaccination urging Key West Citizen Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:24 PM PDT Although there hasn't been a single reported case of measles in Monroe County this year, the local health department is urging residents to get vaccinated due to the recent increase of measles... read more

E. coli strain not yet found in Missouri St. Joseph News-Press Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:23 PM PDT A strain of E. coli plaguing overseas travelers does not pose a threat to the region, a local health official said. And the co-owner of a localhealth food market said heâs sold kits to grow sprout seeds, with the seeds mentioned in investigations into a cause of the bacteria found inGermany.

Taylor eyes indigent health care reform Plano Courier Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:22 PM PDT PLANO -- After a legislative session full of discussions on indigenthealth care and the costs associated with it, the state of Texas can breathe a sigh of relief.

 

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GREECE News, Jul 16, 2011

Vanessa Williams: What I Ate Today (in Greece) OK! Magazine “I'm in Athens, Greece at the moment so food for summer has been light,” she tells me. “To start my day, I had a cup of herbal tea followed by a cup of mango juice. I eat scrambled eggs and yogurt with fruit when there's time for me to sit down. ... See all stories on this topic »

Greece Will Default—and Four Other Reasons to Like Europe Wall Street Journal Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti (left) and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Rolling fiscal crises have rocked Europe sporadically since early 2010. Greece, Irelandand Portugal have required rescuing. Greece is up for a second bailout, ... See all stories on this topic » Wall Street Journal

Eurobank, ATEbank of Greece Fall Short on European Stress Tests Bloomberg Greece's banks took protective measures in a difficult economic environment and the stress test results are “encouraging,” Bank of Greece Governor George Provopoulos said. “The big challengesGreece's economy faces today demand not that they simply ... See all stories on this topic »

Greece voices optimism as Greek banks pass European stress tests Xinhua We continue to encourage efforts to tackle the major challenges the Greek economy faces today," Bank of Greece Governor George Provopoulos said. Greek banks depend on the ECB, since they have been shut out of the international funding markets over the ... See all stories on this topic »

Greece's DEPA ready to ensure annual export of 24 bn cu m of Azeri gas for Europe Azerbaijan Business Center At that, Greece itself is ready to expand the import of Azeri gas. "Today, Greece'sneeds make about 4 bn cu ma year, and 700 million cu m are imported fromAzerbaijan. In 2020, this demand is going to increase up to 7 bn cu m and the volume of imports ... See all stories on this topic » Azerbaijan Business Center

Hot across Europe Becoming more unsettled WeatherOnline Lots of warn sunshine across Germany, Poland into Hungry, Austria and the former Yugoslavia into all of Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey. Quite hot across Turkey and Greece today. Some showers to come for parts of the Ukraine. Lots of heavy showers to come ... See all stories on this topic »

Rhodes: Living up to the romantic myth Kathimerini This sun-drenched and naturally bounteous island in the southeastern corner of Greece's archipelagotoday has been dubbed the “island of roses,” living up to the romantic myth. In Greece's post-1960 tourism boom, it grew into one of the main poles of ... See all stories on this topic »

Treasuries Head for Weekly Advance Amid Concern Over Greece, U.S. Recovery Bloomberg Data today will probably show the cost of living in the US fell in June for the first time in a year. German government securities climbed and Greek two-year yields extended this week's surge as the debt-stricken Mediterranean nation struggles to avoid ... See all stories on this topic »

'Opa!' We Are All Greek! Huffington Post (blog) Likewise, Greece and her citizens are now being forced to reassess what really matters in life. Not unlike other nations in the contemporary era, today's Greece and Greeks must reengage with some traditional values and customs from which they had ... See all stories on this topic »

Riots breaking out in Greece today - Honda-Tech Riots breaking out in Greece today General Discussion and Debate. www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?p=45650136

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BARACK OBAMA News, Jul 16, 2011

Tigers to activate Carlos Guillen Saturday WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:14 PM PDT Sparta's Town and Country Days festival is underway. This is the fifth ... President Barack Obama has invited the Dalai Lama to the White House Saturday, ... White Sox rip Tigers to start second half WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:14 PM PDT Sparta's Town and Country Days festival is underway. This is the fifth ... President Barack Obama has invited the Dalai Lama to the White House Saturday, ... Obama warns US 'running out of time' for debt deal AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:12 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama pressed polarized lawmakers to avert economic "Armageddon" by quickly forging an elusive deal to prevent an early August debt default with ruinous global consequences. Bachmann Off to Fast Start on Funds, but Plays Catch-Up Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:10 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Representative Michele Bachmann collected nearly as much money in two weeks as several of her rivals for the Republican presidential nomination raised in more than two months, according to financial reports filed Friday, but President Obama outpaced all candidates by activating a network of high-dollar donors and grass-roots supporters. Republicans Hold Up Vote on Extension of F.B.I. Term Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:10 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration's plans for Congress to smoothly extend the tenure of Robert S. Mueller III as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are derailing, raising an outside chance that he may have to step down temporarily early next month. Obama pushes to stabilize U.S. finances The Houma Courier Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:06 PM PDT WASHINGTON â Struggling to avert an unprecedented national default, congressional leaders jettisoned negotiations on a sweeping deficit-reduction package Friday despite a plea from President Barack Obamato âdo something bigâ to stabilize Americaâs finances. Deadlock deepens; Senate will try Plan B Pocono Record Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON â President Barack Obama and Republicans traded demands for a serious deficit plan Friday, as an acrimonious stalemate deepened in negotiations to avert a looming U.S. government default. Obama to meet Dalai Lama Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:04 PM PDT US President Barack Obama will welcome the Dalai Lama on Saturdayand pledge support for human rights in Tibet, officials said, defying warnings from China after pressure built at home for a meeting. Obama issues debt ceiling deadline ABC Asia Pacific Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:59 PM PDT US president Barack Obama has turned up the pressure on congressional leaders, giving them between 24 and 36 hours to come up with a plan to raise America's debt limit. President Obama to Meet With the Dalai Lama at the White House Fox News Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:58 PM PDT President Barack Obama has invited the Dalai Lama to the White House Saturday, making time for the Tibetan spiritual leader who is in Washington for an 11-day Buddhist ritual.

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