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In the United States, more than 78 million adults and 12 million children are obese.
Kelly Brownell is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Yale University, where he also serves as professor of epidemiology and public health and as director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity.
On food deserts
"There are places, especially… Read More
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After five months of positive readings, the Architecture Billings Index slipped back into negative territory during April, an indication that demand for design services declined.
The score for April was 48.4, compared with 50.4 in March. A score… Read More
A growing number of states are encouraging kids to race through high school in three years. The reasoning: No more senior slump and lower taxpayer costs for schools. Sue Shellenbarger… Read More
The 36-year old is currently playing a rich and powerful man, Thakur Vikram Singh, in Phir Subah Hogi on Zee TV. "When you are working in a daily soap, there are no fixed working hours. I am lucky that Raj [Rajeshwari] is from the same profession and understands it completely. There are no cat fights between us when I come late from shoot or can't give time to family," Badola said. Badola, who was seen with his wife in dance reality series, Nach Baliye, says: "I always feel it is easier to work with someone else's wife instead of your own. Everyone expects you to have an amazing chemistry, which puts unnecessary pressure on… Read More
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GENEVA (Reuters) - A diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries, used to reinforce alliances between nations and pawned to pay off royal debts sold for 9 million Swiss francs ($9.57 million) at Sotheby's in Geneva on Tuesday night.
The auction house called the "Beau Sancy" diamond "one of the most important historic diamonds ever to come to auction", reflecting its role in the fluctuating fortunes… Read More
Artist Richard Prince is appealing the 2011 ruling that found him liable for copyright infringement.
"I mean a lot of people would probably say, 'Well, wait a minute, you really can't do this. You can't go out and buy a book and sign it, call it yours and sell it.' But for me, that's very easy to do," he said.
Prince's deadpan style did not seem to do him any favors in the Cariou case. In his deposition, Prince admitted he did not intend to comment directly on the Rasta… Read More
After graduating in 2007 from Loyola Marymount University, Rachel Jones was laid off from two jobs consecutively in her chosen field, public relations. In the grueling nine-month job search that ensued, she sent her résumé… Read More
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iStockphoto Farms around the world are providing amenities that rival those at top hotels and resorts.
VACATIONING ON A working farm might be rewarding and educational…but luxurious? Yes, now that farms around… Read More
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Getty Images Veterans and family members wait on line to attend a job fair Nov. 23, 2009, in New York City.
Even… Read More