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) Slimmer, trimmer and chatting with Dr. Phil about it
YAKIMA -- Wendi Pearson was bored at work one day, so she sent an e-mail to the "Dr. Phil" show. A year and a half later, she was flown to Los Angeles to talk with Dr. Phil about her weight loss success.The program airs at 3 p.m. Friday on KIMA -TV.
"They flew me down there for four days, and seriously, we were each on there for 30 seconds," said the Moxee resident, who works part time at the Larson Gallery in Yakima. "Once I got there I wasn't one single bit nervous. ... I soaked in the experience and had fun with it."
The program shares the stories of Pearson and two other women who lost a combined total of 353 pounds and 32 sizes by following advice in Dr. Phil McGraw's book, "The Ultimate Weight Solution."
Pearson, 31, said she didn't want to appear on the show at first because she hated the idea of her "giant, fat pictures shown to the whole world." But she's glad she changed her mind. More>>
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) Could Violence Slow Geneva's Momentum
The City of Geneva recently picked up more than $40-million in state funds to live up to its name, “Gateway to the Finger Lakes." But some longtime residents worry a recent violent streak could slow the city's momentum.Police say an argument lead to gunshots fired on residential Oak Street, Wednesday night.
The shooting was the latest in a handful of violent attacks Geneva has experienced this past year.
Police arrested a former Geneva High School football star in July. He was later convicted of shooting and killing a 17-year-old.
Police investigated the shooting of a 22-year-old outside a downtown bar. Two teens were also stabbed outside a house party last month.
"It's unfortunate. Especially, for a nice small town like this, the things that have gone on lately. More>>
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) Dining Capsules
Absecon Gourmet Italian Cuisine, Pitney and Jim Leeds Rd. (609) 652-1398. Mid-priced Italian fare in casual attractive setting. Large menu should please everyone. Standard. $$Mt. Fuji Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, 136 White Horse Pike. (609) 383-8881. Beautiful surroundings. Typical hibachi shenanigans. Affordable.$Rifici's Ristorante, 308 White Horse Pike. (609) 272-2000. Large Italian-American menu, veal dishes are stand outs. Hand-tossed pizza, calzone and stromboli. Affordable. $ Vic's Subs, 742 Ohio Ave. (609) 645-0500. Small, deli-style setting with a homey feel. The TV's always on and the food is always fresh. Affordable.$. More>>
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) Local News
What started out as a plan to replace aging billboards promoting Bruce County's cattle industry is turning into a campaign to brand locally raised beef through the use of a website."It's a great opportunity to promote our largest commodity in the county and give it a new fresh face," said Chris Hughes, head of Bruce County tourism, which is developing the website for the Bruce County Cattlemen's Association.
"We saw it as a great opportunity to assist the cattle producers of the county to start to build that Big Bruce beef brand and gateway entrance signs are a great start. We'll combine that with a very educational website . . . that will tell people about the cattlemen of the Bruce, why you should eat beef, the health benefits and recipes."
Hughes said he plans to inject some humour into the program and showcase some of the producers and their animals. More>>
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) Jenkins puts weight issues behind him in switch to nose tackle
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Kris Jenkins really loves to eat. He's quick to acknowledge his passionate palate, and the proof is right there in a big, green No. 77 jersey."I'm a food person," the New York Jets' hefty defensive tackle said Thursday. "I think I've got like a second career whenever I retire as a food critic."
And people would certainly trust his dining suggestions. You don't get to 360 pounds without eating your share of savory and rib-sticking meals. Maybe Jenkins should consider a "Kookin' With Kris" show after he's done with football.
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) Local officials concerned for Kennedy
Local and state officials were stunned and sobered yesterday by news of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's apparent seizure first described as possible stroke and sent heartfelt wishes as his condition appeared to be stable yesterday.Kennedy, 76, has been an iconic leader often labeled as the "lion of liberalism" in the Senate, has extensive connections and friendships in Berkshire County, where news traveled quickly yesterday.
"I'm absolutely stunned," said state Rep. Willliam "Smitty" Pignatelli, D-Lenox. "I was with Sen. Kennedy three weeks ago at a higher education dinner, and he looked great and sounded great. His passion for service is still there."
North Adams Mayor John Barrett III said he and Kennedy exchanged greetings in December, not long after Kennedy had undergone surgery to open a severely blocked artery. More>>
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) 47% of Indian workforce overweight: WHO
Nearly half of the workforce in Indian industries, especially in urban areas, is overweight, and 27 per cent suffer from hypertension.These revelations came across in a study conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to gauge workplace health problems.
The survey showed that 27 per cent of the workforce suffered from hypertension, 10.1 per cent suffer from diabetes and 47 per cent were overweight.
This was particularly evident in industries located in highly urbanised areas, the study said.
The study recommends imparting health education for preventing Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD) and assess the impact of health education on controlling these diseases.
The surveillance started with a baseline survey of more than 35,000 employees and their family members in 10 different industries in India in the age group of 10-69 years and a detailed risk factor survey of 20,000 randomly-selected individuals. More>>
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) Cancer society challenges Americans to get active
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The American Cancer Society (ACS) has launched a new 10-week challenge to help people get active, stay active and have fun doing it.The Get Active Challenge program, online at http://www.getactivechallenge.org/, allows users to create individualized plans, track their progress, and get friends, family and neighbors involved, Colleen Doyle, director of nutrition and physical activity at the ACS in Atlanta, told Reuters Health. "You can get other people on a team with you and you can motivate each other," she explained in an interview.
A recent ACS survey found that 36 percent of people felt they had no control over their risk of developing cancer, Doyle noted. But in fact, she added, up to half of cancer deaths can be prevented by eating right, staying at a healthy weight, being active, quitting smoking, and getting the appropriate screening tests. More>>