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Holy freaking shit! How cool is this? I'm going to learn German. And Japanese. And about other cultures. And and and...
Obese? That's because you eat too much, says top doctor
The obese are being treated as if they have a medical problem when often they simply eat too much and exercise too little, a leading doctor has said.
Dr Hamish Meldrum, head of the British Medical Association, argued that the "over-medicalisation" of weight gain meant that many individuals failed to take responsibility for their own health.
Doctors are being expected to dish out pills and carry out surgical interventions that have "limited benefits", according to Dr Meldrum, a GP practising in Yorkshire.
Well, now I need a "no shit?" tag. Duh.
70 Amazing Houses from Around the World
Do you prefer the quiet calm of a house on the water or the daring adventure of a house hanging off of a cliff? A giant space in which to sprawl or a tiny nook in which to seek solitude? Whether you aspire to something exotic and unique or comfortable and cozy there is sure to be a house here for you. Sorted into eight types, here are seventy of the most amazing, unusual, offbeat and unique houses in the world.
Mom allegedly uses daughter's ID to be cheerleader
A 33-year-old woman stole her daughter's identity to attend high school and join the cheerleading squad, according to a criminal complaint filed against the woman.
Wendy Brown, of Green Bay, faces a felony identity theft charge after enrolling in Ashwaubenon High School as her 15-year-old daughter, who lives in Nevada with Brown's mother.
According to the complaint, Brown wanted to get her high school degree and become a cheerleader because she didn't have a childhood and wanted to regain a part of her life that she'd missed.
This makes me extremely sad.
Dog calls 911 to help owner having seizure
An assisstance dog calls 911 and saves his owner's life last week in Scottsdale.
A dispatcher with the Scottsdale Police Department took a call from an assistance dog who barked on the other end of the line.
SPEEDING HAMSTER OVERTAKES RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC
ASTONISHED drivers crawling through rush-hour traffic watched themselves being overtaken ... by a hamster in its playball.
Treacle’s tiny legs were a blur as her plastic globe travelled faster and faster.
Afraid that the little rodent would run herself to death, Nick Smith leapt from his car and snatched her from the gutter.
Even those without top notch grades can now go to Ivy League schools. With the the availability of open courseware classes coming out of some of the finest schools in America, the range of subjects is astounding. If you have ever wondered about the beginnings of Hip Hop, wanted to learn a new language, would like to create a film for social change, or are interested in learning about robotics while playing with Legos, then these courses are right up your alley. All you need to do is click on any one of these courses below to have access to free, online education.
Holy freaking shit! How cool is this? I'm going to learn German. And Japanese. And about other cultures. And and and...
Obese? That's because you eat too much, says top doctor
The obese are being treated as if they have a medical problem when often they simply eat too much and exercise too little, a leading doctor has said.
Dr Hamish Meldrum, head of the British Medical Association, argued that the "over-medicalisation" of weight gain meant that many individuals failed to take responsibility for their own health.
Doctors are being expected to dish out pills and carry out surgical interventions that have "limited benefits", according to Dr Meldrum, a GP practising in Yorkshire.
Well, now I need a "no shit?" tag. Duh.
70 Amazing Houses from Around the World
Do you prefer the quiet calm of a house on the water or the daring adventure of a house hanging off of a cliff? A giant space in which to sprawl or a tiny nook in which to seek solitude? Whether you aspire to something exotic and unique or comfortable and cozy there is sure to be a house here for you. Sorted into eight types, here are seventy of the most amazing, unusual, offbeat and unique houses in the world.
Mom allegedly uses daughter's ID to be cheerleader
A 33-year-old woman stole her daughter's identity to attend high school and join the cheerleading squad, according to a criminal complaint filed against the woman.
Wendy Brown, of Green Bay, faces a felony identity theft charge after enrolling in Ashwaubenon High School as her 15-year-old daughter, who lives in Nevada with Brown's mother.
According to the complaint, Brown wanted to get her high school degree and become a cheerleader because she didn't have a childhood and wanted to regain a part of her life that she'd missed.
This makes me extremely sad.
Dog calls 911 to help owner having seizure
An assisstance dog calls 911 and saves his owner's life last week in Scottsdale.
A dispatcher with the Scottsdale Police Department took a call from an assistance dog who barked on the other end of the line.
SPEEDING HAMSTER OVERTAKES RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC
ASTONISHED drivers crawling through rush-hour traffic watched themselves being overtaken ... by a hamster in its playball.
Treacle’s tiny legs were a blur as her plastic globe travelled faster and faster.
Afraid that the little rodent would run herself to death, Nick Smith leapt from his car and snatched her from the gutter.