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A WII BIT OF EXERCISE
IN aerobics class at the gym, you don't get a failing grade when you skip a few push-ups. But if you stumble on your dance steps playing 'Dance Dance Revolution' on Wii, you just might get an 'E,' and (worse!) the virtual-crowd boos. And if you're

Work out? Where's the time
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The Superhero Workout
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Exercise May Protect Girls From Future Breast Cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years -- starting as young as age 12 -- can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. Middle-aged women have long been advised to get active

Government to Unveil Fitness Test for Adults
ASHINGTON (AP) -- If you didn't get a Presidential Physical Fitness Award in school, the government is giving you another chance to prove you're in shape. An adult fitness test is being introduced Wednesday by the President's Council on Physical Fitness

New 'American Gladiators' Features A Low-Carb Fitness Buff
Monica Carlson is now 'Jet' on the hit NBC-TV show 'American Gladiators' When NBC Now hosted by wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and boxing great Muhammad Ali's little baby girl Laila Ali, this show gave one man and one woman the chance-of-a-lifetime to

Fitness sector still "buoyant"
The value of the UK fitness industry increased by 2.6 per cent in the last year, giving the sector an estimated value of around £3.7bn. According to the Fitness Industry Association?s (FIA) State of the Industry Report, the net increase of 41 fitness

Social factors affect mood-exercise link for women
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who get at least 3.5 hours of leisure-time activity each week are less likely to be depressed, research from Australia shows. In contrast, the amount of exercise women got on the job, doing housework, or going from place

Findings on UK fitness industry revealed
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has revealed initial findings from ground-breaking research carried out on its behalf by Leisure-net Solutions on the size of the UK fitness industry. Commissioned in part to assess the penetration of REPs?

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London, May 15 - Nestle SA, the world's largest food group, said on Thursday it aims to increase growth from its central and eastern Europe (CEE) region with the aim of seeing one fifth of its European sales coming from the area. Currently, Nestle's CEE

Israel Citrus Semi Annual 2008
, citrus production in Israel is forecast at 580,000 tons, an 8 percent decrease compared to the previous year. The lower harvest was a result of the cold spell that hit Israel mid-January 2008, which destroyed about 50,000 tons of citrus. Citrus exports

Fortune Brands' Court Action to Have No Impact on V&S Deal - Pernod Ricard
â?? French Pernod Ricard SA, co-leader in the global wine and spirits industry, told the media the closing of its acquisition of Swedish Vin & Sprit (V&S) shouldn't be delayed by rival Fortune Brands Inc's court action against V&S.

Scandinavian and British Dairy Farmers Unite in Joint Venture
- Almost eleven thousand Danish, Swedish and British dairy farmers are uniting in a joint venture that will see farmers within Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP) become part owners of Arla Foods UK plc, through their investment company, Milk Partnership

Baltika Develops Business Abroad
Source: Baltika Breweries May 15 - Today, May 15th a contract was signed between Baltika Breweries and Brasseries Internationales Holding (Eastern) Ltd (BIH Eastern) for the purchase of Baku-Castel brewery. The deal will come into force after receiving

ThaiBev to Buy 43.9% Stake in Japanese Restaurant Group Oishi
- Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev), Thailand's largest alcohol beverage company, said it has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a 43.9% stake in Oishi Group PCL for about THB3 billion (USD 93.8 million). Oishi Group is a

V&S and Fortune Far Apart on Jim Beam Stake Price
Stockholm, May 15 - Vin & Sprit and Fortune Brands are far from agreeing a price for the former's stake in bourbon maker Jim Beam, V&S said on Thursday, which Swedish media said could delay Pernod Ricard's acquisition of V&S. French spirits

Girls, young women can cut risk of early breast cancer through regular exercise
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Breast cancer risk reduced by exercise
ST. LOUIS, May 15 (UPI) -- Girls and young women who exercise regularly between ages 12 to 35 have a substantially lower risk of breast cancer before menopause, a U.S. study said. The study of nearly 65,000 women, published in the Journal of the

Teen Exercise Lessens Breast Cancer Risk
CBNNews.com- WASHINGTON - Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years - starting as young as age 12 - can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. Middle-aged women have long been advised to get

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Cadbury Sees Strong First-Half, Shares Rise
London, May 15 - British confectioner Cadbury Plc said on Thursday its first-half sales growth was expected to be above 6 percent, while its trading margin would rise 1.5 percentage points, sending its shares higher. The maker of Dairy Milk chocolate,

Nichols plc: AGM Statement & Board Appointment
Source: Nichols plc May 14 - John Nichols, Non-Executive Chairman of Nichols plc, the soft drinks group, will make the following statement at the Group's Annual General Meeting to be held later today: Board Appointment 'Further to the Board changes made

Olam International Reports 38.5% Growth in Q3 FY2008 Net Profits
â?? Olam International Limited (â??Olamâ? or â??the Groupâ?), a leading global, integrated supply chain manager of agricultural products and food ingredients, today reported a year-on-year 38.5% growth in Net Profit After Tax to

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited: Financial Statement for the Three-Month Period Ended 31 March 2008
Source: Thai Beverage Public Company Limited May 14 - From the first quarter 2008 onwards, the reporting of business segments has been rearranged to add a new segment called â??non-alcoholic beveragesâ?, which consists of energy drinks,

Kids' sport: more than health and fitness
Children learn fair play, gender identity, self motivation and much more through participation in sport activities, a new book argues. 'Recent advocacy for physical education and sport has highlighted their benefits in the fight against childhood

Regular exercise for young women can reduce their risk of breast cancer
Women's Health News The latest research on breast cancer is good news, it says that regular exercise can reduce the risk. In a large and detailed analysis on the effects of exercise on premenopausal breast cancer, researchers have found that girls and

The Presidential Fitness Test Grows Up
Adults prepare to test their flexibility as part of the launch of the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports new national adult fitness test. (Brendan Hoffman/Associated Press) The Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, which

Posture exercises can improve workers' health
A simple office-based program of relaxation and posture exercises can reduce the incidence of headaches, and shoulder and neck pain by more than 40 per cent, new research suggests. Such exercises could also halve analgesic use, according to researchers

Increased Evidence Finds Exercise Beneficial To HIV-Positive People, Sacramento Bee Reports
An increasing amount of evidence is finding that exercise can improve the health of HIV-positive people and reduce the risk of AIDS-related illnesses by increasing muscle mass and improving heart and lung endurance, the Sacramento Bee reports. Many

Exercise During Teen And Adult Years Linked To Lower Premenopausal Breast Cancer
Research from the US suggests that exercising or being physically active is linked to a reduced risk of invasive premenopausal breast cancer, and the reduction is even higher when girls and women start regular physical activity in early adolescence and

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Hot Property: Producer Erik Nelson lists his Los Feliz home at $2,649,000
Hollywood may be following the work north. Erik Nelson, a producer of more than 75 television specials and series, is selling his Los Feliz home and relocating to Vancouver, Canada, where most of his TV production is.He's not just leaving Hollywood

Hot Property: Producer Terence Michael lists his Playa del Rey bungalow for $981,000
File this under the category of listening to your own advice: Terence Michael, the executive producer of Showtime's 'I Can't Believe I'm Still Single' show, which premieres June 22, is selling his beach house in Playa del Rey. Why? Seems he is no longer

Add Decorative Moldings to Your Home
A boring, drab room gets a real lift with the installation of even a little decorative molding. Crown molding finishes off the ceiling and baseboards frame the floor. There are lots of ways to use decorative molding, but some parts of your room will

Even in this climate, there's no rule like an old rule
Whether you're a buyer, seller or borrower, chances are you're confused.With the mortgage and housing markets in such flux, how can you make a sound decision? Experts point out that traditional 'rules' of real estate still apply. Here is a how the maxims

Up on the roof garden
Green roofs reduce flood risk, support wildlife and delight everyone. By Noel Kingsbury Only a few years ago, anyone who suggested growing plants on a roof might have been dismissed as a complete crank. Not any more. Green roofs have started to appear

Chelsea Flower Show: Marshalls Garden Design Forum
The Marshalls Design Forum is the place to learn al you need to know about creating your very own show garden. All the most interesting plantsmen, designers and horticultural trendsetters at Chelsea will be sharing their inside knowledge at the

Garden events: What's on this week (May 17 - May 26)
Your guide to the week's gardening events, up and down the country May 17 The Berkshire Hardy Plant Fair is at St Peter's Church Hall, Earley, Reading, 1.30-4.30pm. Free entry; refreshments available (0118 970 1305). 17 - 26 One House Nursery & Gardens,

Chelsea Flower Show 2008: Runners and riders
Page 1 of 3 On the eve of the greatest flower show on earth, Tim Richardson highlights this year's on-form designers There are 21 main show gardens at this year's Chelsea Flower Show - and picking the main contenders is always a tough call. However

Chelsea Flower Show 2008: Chelsea pensioners
The Chelsea pensioners are a British institution, and they are attracting celebrities to their cause, writes Diana McAdam Elizabeth Hurley is not, perhaps, someone you would immediately associate with the Chelsea pensioners. Yet she is one of a number

Camassia: How to grow
Ursula Buchan gives her tips on how to grow a North American beauty The month of May belongs to the tulip, but there are other bulbs that can add something different to the borders at a time when the summer perennials have not yet hit their stride.

NEW HOME FOR ARTS CENTRE
Situated in the picturesque town of Ruthin in North Wales, the Ruthin Craft Centre is internationally renowned as one of Britain's foremost applied arts centres. The centre now has a new home designed by Sergison Bates Architects, consisting of three

SURF THE NET
Beach-themed accessories are ideal for decorating seaside homes. At www.whatidlove.co.uk, you can find seashells, driftwood boxes (£14 from the Sea Garden), bunting (£20 for 3.5m from the Stripe Company) or even a beautiful ?Beach? word in a box

RGBE opens 1.6m visitor centre in Scottish Borders
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Shopping for Flowers with De Juan Stroud
DE JUAN STROUD loves flowers. He holds them, sniffs them, looks deeply into their petals and studies their shading. Sometimes, if they dont look quite right, he shakes them vigorously, oblivious to the snow of petals falling to the ground. Mr. Stroud,

Making Their Own Limits in a Spiritual Partnership
TEN years ago, Michael Roach and Christie McNally, Buddhist teachers with a growing following in the United States and abroad, took vows never to separate, night or day. By never part, they did not mean only their hearts or spirits. They meant their

Building Rage
ADMIT it: You do not regard contractors as sensitive creatures. There are times you are not even sure they are quite human. They track all that dirt into your house. They seem unable to clean up after themselves after a days work. They are unaware that

Colorful caladiums add flair to summer garden
Caladiums are as much a fixture in the summer landscape as bedding begonias and impatiens. Landscapers and gardeners plant them en masse in shady borders and fill big containers with their bright colors and bold markings. Often, caladiums are a better

Ikea's spring looks combine color, maturity
There's no doubt that oodles of Ikea's Lack side tables and pattern-happy duvet sets decorate young people's apartments around the world. The contemporary furniture emporium is a favorite of twentysomethings and thirtysomethings for its stylish decor

Is companion planting a way to garden more organically?
Companion planting, which means growing certain plants near specific vegetables to repel destructive insects or attract beneficial ones, has great appeal to those who don't use chemicals. But be aware: It's difficult to tell whether the method works.

Applause for Design Stars
Their designs cover furniture, computers, sewing machines, shopping bags, houses, public gardens, airports and stage sets. Nine winners of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum's national design awards were honored last week at the New York museum, an

Blog Watch
Finding the classic brown-and-blue color combo overplayed, local blogger My Notting Hill ( http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com) considers a different pairing: brown and green. Lots of lovely photos provide inspiration for this fresh mix, including two

Deal Time for Thos. Moser Fans
Admirers of Thos. Moser's spare cherry wood furniture know that the high-end Maine- made pieces rarely get marked down. So fans are willing to line up for the occasional company sale, even if it offers only 10 to 15 percent discounts. The Georgetown

An Artist's Hands-On House
'Welcome to my handmade hippie house,' says artist Jeanne Drevas. 'I've only been working on it for 35 years.' Back in 1972, Drevas, who grew up in a modernist home in Fairfax County's Hollin Hills, bought 14 wooded acres in Rappahannock County near

Ecosource Home and Garden launches eco-friendly dinnerware
Grçnware bridges ecosource?s current product lines to the tabletop category -- Casual Living, 5/14/2008 11:31:00 AM Chad Callihan and Chuck Rose, managing partners of ecosource Home and Garden, unveiled grçnware, a line of eco-friendly dinnerware,

Hot Property: Frankie Muniz drops price on Hollywood Hills home to $3,695,000
So much for celebrity cachet. Even Hollywood types with homes listed for sale are feeling the market's slowdown and lowering their asking prices.Some recent price drops:* Real estate savvy Frankie Muniz, the Emmy-nominated star of the hit TV series

Garden furniture: Are you sitting comfortably?
Garden seating is set to rival indoor furniture for chic - and for expense, says Nicole Swengley We've put up with grotty garden furniture for far too long. But at last we can dispense with uncomfortable plastic loungers and wrought iron chairs now that

Eco homes: No London garden is too small to grow your own
With rising costs, anxieties about food miles and pesticides, it's time to GIY (Grow It Yourself). Sarah Lonsdale digs up the story With soaring food prices pushing the average family's food bills up 750 in a year, there's never been a better time to

Pointers to make your foray into used furniture pay off
-- If it's for a new home, live there for a while before filling up the house. 'You have to figure out how you want to live in the space before you furnish it,' said Phyllis Long of Ricochet Consignment. When you know what furniture you might be looking

Country Homes & Interiors at the RHS Chelsea flower show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Take a trip around five stylish glasshouses and discover the delights of summer living Discover inspiring ideas for summer living at the Country Homes & Interiors stand at this years RHS Chelsea Flower Show. That talented

you'd think furniture reuse would be catching on
But recycling involves some processing in order to obtain a raw material that can be turned into a new product. Reuse, on the other hand, simply redeploys an object. So it stands to reason that 'antiquing,' as furniture reuse is known in some circles,