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A Date That Will Live in Infamy
To all of those who sacrificed their lives at Pearl Harbor, to their families, and to service men and women around the world today defending our way of life…..THANK YOU. - Billy the Coach “Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” These were the first words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt announcing the attack by Japanese forces on U.S military facilities at Pearl Harbor. December 7th, 2011 will be the 70th anniversary of this epic event in American history. This historic milestone reminds us how dramatically the world has changed in 70 years, but also how fortunate we are that some things remain the same. In 1941, it was truly a different world from the one we know today. The average American earned a salary of $2,050. You could buy a car for an average price of $925 and fill it up with gas for under three bucks.
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DID I READ THAT RIGHT?
EU bans claim that water can prevent dehydration. - “The euro is burning, the EU is falling apart and yet here they are: highly-paid, highly-pensioned officials worrying about the obvious qualities of water and trying to deny us the right to say what is patently true. If ever there were an episode which demonstrates the folly of the great European project then this is it.” Learn more. |
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FIRST THE GOOD NEWS
So many Americans are living past 85 that it may push the designation of ‘oldest of the old’ from 85-plus to 90 and older, according to a Census Bureau report released Thursday. By 2050, the United States is likely to have 9 million people 90 and older, the report projected. In 1980, only 720,000 Americans were around who had lived past their 90th birthdays. That number grew to 1.9 million last year. Learn more. |
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NOW THE BAD NEWS
Two studies presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association in Orlando show Americans are getting even fatter and less healthy. One team projects that by 2020, more than 80 percent of U.S. men and more than 70 percent of women will be overweight or obese, and more than half will either have full-blown diabetes or be well on the way to developing it. Learn more. |
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THE HIGH COST OF ALCOHOL ABUSE
Excessive alcohol consumption cost the U.S. $223.5 billion in 2006 alone, and nearly half of that burden was borne by the government, according to a new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn more. |
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YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD TO RUN A MARATHON
I have been involved with marathons, professionally, for years and recently had the opportunity to watch the Ironman World Championships in Kona. I have observed for over a decade that the average age of “endurance” athletes is much older than one would expect. Learn more. |
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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA FOR FITNESS FANS
FitDeck is a unique deck of 56 playing cards containing illustrations and instructions describing over 50 different exercises, stretches, and movements. For example, the ‘no-equipment’ FitDecks contain exercises that require only your bodyweight to perform. ‘FitDeck Bodyweight’ is our flagship product in this popular series of ‘no-equipment’ FitDecks. Learn more. |
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I highly recommend taking a few minutes to view this informative video on workplace wellness produced by Gallup, Inc. The video covers 5 essential elements of wellbeing, how they impact the workplace and how individuals can apply these elements to create healthier lives and successful careers.
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