While
coastal areas get back to normal after Hurricane Irene, the effects of
the storm continue inland where torrential rains have led to the worst
flooding that’s been seen in over 80 years in places like Vermont. Up to
15 inches of rain fell on some spots and utilities say it could take
weeks to restore power to all of the millions of customers that were
effected. Source Link
Half
of all American adults are now using social networks, according to a
new study. The Pew Internet & American Life Project says that
includes one-in-three baby Boomers who use social networks daily. But
the power users are women aged 18 to 29; nine out of ten use social
networks and nearly 70% visit web sites like Facebook or Twitter on a
daily basis. Source Link
Pumping
iron or hitting the bricks -- which exercise does the most to get rid
of belly fat? A new study says you should lace-up the running shoes
because joggers lost more of the deep fat that raises the risk of heart
disease and diabetes. Even combining resistance training and running was
no better than running alone to help shed fat around the midsection.
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