June 2010

GSP vs Fresno's Koscheck

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 30, 2010 - 5:36pm
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Fresno's best, Josh Koscheck enters the UFC Octagon for the world title.

UFC 109: Relentless ()

Does Your Genetic Code Make You Fat?

Submitted by Peter on June 29, 2010 - 10:11am

James Fallon, a neuroscientist at the University of California-Irvine has used PET brain scan images of psychopaths and found that the images of serial killers shared similar traits.  Fallon believes that the body of evidence is growing and indicates that the brains of some individuals along with their personal histories predisposes them towards violence and damaging behaviors.  Fallon's study may also suggest that these traits

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Paul George Makes NBA Lottery By Being Selection 10

Submitted by Peter on June 24, 2010 - 8:31pm

Congratulations to Paul George

Former Fresno State Bulldog

NBA Lottery Pick #10

2010 Bulldogs of the Year

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 22, 2010 - 9:25am

Ryan Mathews

Fresno State's Ryan Mathews was voted Male Bulldog of the Year for 2010.  Mathews led all NCAA running backs from scrimmage and set Fresno's single-season records for rushing yards (1,808) and touchdowns (19).  Mathews was also named to the NCAA's First-Team All-WAC and Second-Team All-American Football squads.

Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market: Weekly Special 2010-06-21

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 22, 2010 - 8:17am

Seasonal Produce

  • Armenian Cucumber $1.00/lb Cucumbers 4 for $1.00
  • Green Beans $1.19/lb
  • Summer Squash $1.00/lb
  • Yellow Sweet Corn 4 for $1.00
  • White Sweet Corn 4 for $1.00
  • Yellow Crookneck Squash $1.00/lb
  • Zucchini $1.00/lb Apricots $1.69/lb
  • Organic Orange Cherry Tomatoes $2.89/box
  • Fresh Garlic $1.29/bunch
  • Pesticide Free Strawberries $2.89/box

Specials Plant of the Month Giant Hyssop

Agastache 'Summer Breeze' at $4.50 each.

NPR Quality of Life on Sports Medicine

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 15, 2010 - 4:31pm

QUALITY OF LIFE is a public forum on the air. We look at people and issues affecting all of us in the Central Valley. Listeners are invited to call in and participate. Heard on Tuesdays at 9 a.m and repeated Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. You can call us Tuesday mornings at 275-8989, or 1-800-224-8989 from outside the 559 area code.

NPR Quality of Life on Obesity

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 15, 2010 - 11:47am

QUALITY OF LIFE is a public forum on the air. We look at people and issues affecting all of us in the Central Valley. Listeners are invited to call in and participate. Heard on Tuesdays at 9 a.m and repeated Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. You can call us Tuesday mornings at 275-8989, or 1-800-224-8989 from outside the 559 area code.

Fresno State Dance Team 2010

Submitted by Peter on June 14, 2010 - 1:42pm

The Fresno State Dance Team is back with a vengeance in 2010.  Check out their competition videos at Varsity.com under the direction of Tiphanie McNiff, former Riderette 2009-2010.  The Lady 'Dogs are back...!

 

SportSkool on Comcast with Sean Astin

Submitted by Peter on June 13, 2010 - 2:16pm

Sportskool is a free new youth centerd sports show by Comcast OnDemand (On Demand-> Sports and Fitness -> SportSkool) and is hosted by actor Sean Austin (aka Rudy Ruettiger).  The show has some of the world's best known athletes like Shaun White, Mia Hamm, Bode Miller, Doug Flutie, Misty May-Treanor, Tony Gwynn, Bill Walton, Nomar Garciaparra, Jennie Finch, and Magic Johnson teaching parents and kids about sports and sportmanship.

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Fresno Fitness on Twitter

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 12, 2010 - 11:48am

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