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In a crueler time, it was easier for kids to stay thin
Yet, at the same time, the issue of childhood obesity grows. On one hand, some folks get worked up about the veto, but yet, the personal responsibility regarding obesity is left unchecked. Study after study shows obesity, at any age, is responsible for many other health problems (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, stroke, etc). Rather than decry the government's unwillingness to pay for insurance, why can't the public take responsibility for their health in terms of weight control? We now are in a generation where parents grew up with the advent of prepared foods, fast food restaurants, etc. The their families didn't teach them to cook. A generation later, the former children of that generation are now parents, and they don't know how to feed their families. To be sure, there are some with genetic health difficulties that create an overweight condition.
Handshake ‘disrespect by Boruc’
Maybe some people are saying I am only just playing for a new contract but that doesn't bother me because I am an honest player," he added. "Six years ago, I was playing in the third division, so this is the best thing which as happened in my career to be playing for Rangers in the Champions League. "Playing against Barcelona would mean a lot to me. They are obviously a big team and a Spanish team as well, so all the time you love to play against teams from your home country. Me, Carlos and every player in the changing rooms would love to be on the pitch against such a massive club." If there was a predictable lack of tiredness from Scotland call-offs Scott Brown and Alan Hutton, Barcelona on Tuesday will be the third massive game in seven days for Barry Ferguson, despite him playing through a thigh problem sustained in the first half.
Leeza Gibbons
Every time Hollywood thinks they've figured her out, she cleverly moves another step up the ladder and successfully places another title among her many achievements. It's Leeza Gibbons' passion and drive combined with her warmth and wisdom that has enabled her to become one of the most respected and recognized professionals in the broadcast industry.From television news journalist and host, to radio personality, producer and businesswoman, Gibbons has been entering America's living rooms for over 20 years. She was recently named the host of Lifetime's successful primetime magazine, "What Should You Do?", a dramatic reality series offering empowering, life-saving information about moments of crisis. This is just another outlet for Gibbons' brand of offering programs and products that enhance the lives of women and their families.It was a need to serve her own family that prompted Gibbons to leave her daily post as managing editor and host of the newsmagazine "Extra" in order to form the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation (a 501c3, non-profit) - her most personal endeavor to date.
Storm spreads rain, damage across Indiana
State Police say wind and heavy rain might also have been a factor in a fatal crash in New Albany. The head-on collision killed 41-year-old Charles Ennis of New Albany. Marilyn Prince of Poseyville says she was fixing dinner when the storm was suddenly upon her. She says there are no warning sirens in the rural area, so she and her husband had no time to get to the storm cellar. The storm destroyed their house as they cowered near the refrigerator. The highest recorded wind gust was 81 mph in Greencastle. Hail more than a half-inch in diameter was reported in some areas. National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Koch says severe weather in January is rare. He says moisture from the Gulf powered last night's storm. Martinsville damage Tuesday night's unusually powerful storms ripped off part of the roof of the Morgan County courthouse in Martinsville and sheared off the tops of trees.
Heroes & Villains: We Want It That Way
We're kvelling like Boca Raton bubbes down at the Bat Cave this week. It turns out that one of the HEROES of NBC's resurrected American Gladiators series went to Cornell, proving once again that Cornell is the only Ivy that offers a practical, real-world education. According to our most favoritest informants, the HEROIC revival of the awesomely cheesy American Gladiators features HEROIC Real Live Alumna Jaime Reed '01 kicking ass and taking names as the be-scrunchied gladiatrix, “Fury." The Gladiators, incidentally, are a clear sign that the '80s are the number one decade for dancing around in your underwear. Risky Business, anyone? Reed's scrunchie in particular, and the show's revival in general, make us hope that the '80s have, at long last, jumped the shark, paving the way — in our darkest fantasies — for the HEROIC return of Power Rangers, Oval Office oral, and flannel.
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