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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

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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Abby Sunderland Found

Submitted by Peter on June 11, 2010 - 7:36am

Yes..!

They found Abby alive and well.  Her mast and rigging broke off in the storm but she is doing well. 

Great news.

 

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Teen Sailor Abby Sunderland Lost

Submitted by Peter on June 10, 2010 - 11:00am

Sixteen year old Abby Sunderland may be lost at sea.  She reportedly activated her emergency beacons this morning at 6AM while fighting 25 foot waves in the Indian Ocean.  Abby had difficulties in her quest earlier when her navigation systems failed.  The loss of her computer cost her the World Record for Youngest Person to Sail Around the World Non-Stop.  Still Abby persisted in her journey until today when the beacons went off.

Peter Kinloch Dies After Climbing Mount Everest

Submitted by Peter on June 3, 2010 - 7:47am

Peter Alasdair Kinloch (17 July 1981 – 26 May 2010), was a Scottish mountaineer who combined his fitness pursuits with charity work for OCD Action.  Peter was worked as a motivational speaker for OCD Action which provides support and information to anybody affected by

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Congratulations to Josh Koscheck of Fresno

Submitted by Peter on May 9, 2010 - 7:12pm

Josh Koscheck is a mixed martial fighter who has made Fresno his home.  Koscheck was in the Ultimate Fighter Championship (UFC) and is a former contestant in the The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).  Koscheck recently won his UFC 113 Fight against Paul Daley and will be facing George Sainte Pierre for the World Tiltle.

Koscheck owns the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in Fresno and runs the following classes:

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Lack of Sleep May Lead to Early Death

Submitted by Peter on May 5, 2010 - 4:20pm

Recently the news has been flooded with reports on fat genes, fat kids and fat adults.  Many of the articles suggest that in order to lower our obesity levels we should work out more.  For the most part I agree however more exercise is just part of the answer.  Exercise is one component of a healthy lifestyle not the whole just like dieting and eating properly aren't the complete answer.  To be fit, happy and healthy you need to rest too.

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Teen Sailor Abby Sunderland Around the World Trip Falls Short

Submitted by Peter on April 26, 2010 - 8:03pm

Due to failing equipment 16 Year Old Abby Sunderland has announced that she has been forced to end her attempt to sail around the world nonstop.  Yes, her NONSTOP attempt to sail around the world...  Abby's amazing trip has ended because her main auto pilot and backup auto pilot systems have both failed.   Due to the equipment failure, the young adventurer endured nearly

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