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Inaugural workout, day one

January 8th, 2007 · No Comments · Fit By Fifty, Mini-Posts

Arrived at about 810am, did 25 minutes on the elliptical, showered, got upstairs in time to log in. Better if arrive at about 730am.

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Why Do Gay Rights Matter? Here’s One Reason

January 8th, 2007 · No Comments · Episcopal, Good and Joyful Things, Hot Off The Presses, Notty Problems: Even Leaving Doesn't Solve Them, Only in Utah...

Utah is a hard place to be "different." If you're not Mormon, it can be hard to make friends and be accepted, until you find the right religio-social pigeonhole for yourself. And if you were raised Mormon, but can no longer conform for some reason, it's even harder. If your family rejects you, but your [...]

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One work of fiction deserves another

January 8th, 2007 · No Comments · Books, Mini-Posts, Only in Utah...

Salt Lake Tribune - Book says Smith came from Jesus family tree
Oy. 

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Adult ADHD Undertreated

January 8th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Fit By Fifty

BBC NEWS | Health | Adult ADHD not treated properly
A recent survey of children with ADHD in Newham, in London, found although symptoms tended to decrease between the ages of seven and 17, the 17-year-olds showed a level of hyperactivity similar to that found in a group of normal seven-year-olds.
When the same [...]

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Gearing UP

January 8th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Fit By Fifty

Okay, I finally got a reason to get going on a fitness program. The health club in the building at work offered a great deal for a 6 week "jumpstart" program for emplyoyees of my company, including some nutrition counseling and 6 weekly sessions with a personal trainer.
So last Friday I signed up for the next 6 [...]

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