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Obama warns teenagers of perils of Facebook

President Barack Obama warned American teenagers on Tuesday of the dangers of putting too much personal information on Internet social networking sites, saying it could come back to haunt them in later life.

Running To Prevent Aging

Running is most likely the oldest form of exercise. Sprinting from prehistoric animals was surely the impetus for this still popular form of physical activity.

Karzai headed for poll win; recount ordered over fraud

Afghan election returns on Tuesday put President Hamid Karzai on course for a first-round victory, but a watchdog that can veto the outcome said it had found clear and convincing evidence of fraud and ordered a partial recount.

Exercise Tips

It's been said a million times and counting: we all need to incorporate physical activity into our lifestyle. The benefits received from physical activity are vast and effervescent.

Toronto film festival promises deals, less glitz

The Toronto International Film Festival will pull back the curtain for its 34th edition this week, as an unofficial kick-off to the Oscars for an industry whose glitz factor has been dulled by the slumping economy.

Beginner Aerobic Routine

You've made up your mind; you're ready to start, excellent! There are a number of ways to exercise the body and each has specific benefits.

Avoid Aerobic Training Plateaus

How do you keep your cardio routine interesting and challenging? Do you let out a neighbor's pet Doberman and then run for your life (as Mitch does), how about tying yourself to the back of your car and have your wife pull you along at 20mph as you try desperately to keep up.

Resistance Training

Ok, finishing our discussion on beginning your fitness routine (kind of philosophical), let's look at the resistance portion of the program.

Creating Fitness Habits

We've all said or thought, Man if I could only do this consistently I'd be exactly where I'd like to be. Breaking old habits and creating new ones can be quite a daunting task, but certainly not impossible (remember all things are possible).

Try Yoga For Fitness

If you just can't get with the idea of going into the weight room or on a cardiovascular device such as a treadmill or bike, fear not! You can still work on increasing your fitness level.

GM board weighs cost to keep Opel unit

The board of General Motors Co began meeting in Detroit on Tuesday as the German government stepped up pressure on the automaker to clarify its long-term plans for its European Opel operations.

Physical Activity Guidelines

Recently the federal government released the first-ever comprehensive guidelines on physical activity. In case you're wondering what this means, it speaks about different levels of physical activity and the benefits that can be derived from physical activity at specific levels.

Exercise-Your Alternative Medicine

Okay, so here's a news flash again: exercise can be the key to eliminating many of the maladies plaguing your otherwise potentially healthy self.

Legal settlement clears way for 'Hobbit' movie

The Hollywood studio behind a film based on The Hobbit and trustees for author J.R.R. Tolkien's estate said on Tuesday they had settled a lawsuit that clears the way for what is expected to be a blockbuster movie based on the book.

UPDATE 1-GM board is told Opel costs could run higher

The cost to General Motors Co of keeping its European Opel unit could run $1.45 billion higher than the overly optimistic estimate prepared by the automaker in June, according to a report from a financial adviser presented to GM's board on Tuesday.

Altera ups guidance, says market improving

Programmable chipmaker Altera Corp raised its sales outlook for the third quarter, saying market conditions were improving, with the decline in the telecommunications sector turning out to be more moderate than expected.

Madoff feeder fund settles with Massachusetts

Massachusetts' top securities regulator reached an $8 million settlement on Tuesday with Fairfield Greenwich Group for having invested the bulk of its clients money with swindler Bernard Madoff.

Maximize Your Fat Burning Ability

When we burn calories as we attempt to lose weight there are some important factors to keep in mind. Our bodies have a very intricate mechanism for utilizing energy very efficiently.

Suntech says solar demand has turned up

Global demand for solar power has improved substantially in the last month, led by top solar market Germany, Suntech Power Holding Co Ltd Chief Strategy Officer Steven Chan said on Tuesday.

Benefits of Stretching

If you have been inactive for any length of time, chances are you have lost a percentage of the range of motion associated with your joints.

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