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Vancouver waits to roll out bike share program
Last year, it promised to launch the bikes this summer. A local cycling advocate speculates the city is delaying until the same operator irons out glitches in a program launched in New York.
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City council pondering options to protect Waldorf Hotel
City staff wants the hotel added to the Heritage Register. It’s a preventative move, because a development permit would need to be approved before demolition. The matter goes to council next week.
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Facial rejuvenation acupuncture another way to look young
Cosmetic acupuncture, which has been used for thousands of years, uses very fine needles on certain points of the face where wrinkles are most noticeable.
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Blues, Blackhawks and Ducks win on opening night of playoffs
St. Louis, Chicago and Anaheim record winnings in the NHL playoff opening games.
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It may be a good idea to sneak it in at the office
Do you ever try and sneak in some personal time at the office? Despite what you might think, getting some exercise during the day can make you happier and more productive.
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How to pick a contractor
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News1130 Home Improvement Profiles
Listen to Mike Loyd’s features with information for all of your home improvement needs. Please check out the “Related Stories and Links” feature box to the left for advice on how to start your home improvement project! 1. How to pick a contractor 2. Rebates
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April 5 – Depression, stroke risk, walking versus jogging
- The University of Southern California is developing a virtual human platform to act as a support tool for doctors that can help diagnose depression
- An increase in potassium and decrease in salt in your diet will reduce blood pressure levels and lower the risk of stroke, a new study says
- In the walking versus jogging debate, researchers say it isn’t how long you exercise, it’s how much energy you spend while you do it
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April 3 – Diluted chemotherapy drugs, organs for transplant
- Questions are being asked about the impact of lower than intended doses of chemotherapy drugs on the treatment of cancer patients
- A study suggests education efforts aimed at large general hospitals could increase the number of donor organs available for transplant
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April 3 – Food swaps
Food and nutrition specialist Rose Reisman offers some alternatives to high-calorie foods.
