The abundance of broccoli in the produce aisle proves its widespread popularity today. Its claim to vegetable fame is not only because of the nutrition it provides, like folates, iron, fiber, and many vitamins, but from the fascinating history of the broccoli plant. Broccoli Originates in Italy Broccoli's history s
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Carlos the guinea pig lives every day in the same boring way. One day, he meets a new guinea pig, Leonard, who invited Carlos on a climbing adventure! What will Carlos say?
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Contadas por gatos.
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As temperatures skyrocket drenching our clothes in sweat, we want nothing more than to shake our fists and shout profanities at the sun. Yeah, it gets hot in summer. Sweating bullets kind of hot. We need ways to chill out mentally and physically, especially after workouts Coloradans will never avoid.
While athletic wear or jeans and tees all day, every day, may dominate the fashion scene in our neck of the woods, certain occasions call for upscale upgrades. Whether you've stepped foot into one or not, clothing stores specializing in designer wear for the whole fam abound in Boulder County.
It took us a little while to realize that humanity's glorious inventions of the past created cataclysmic climate change for the future. The consequences, now, are obvious and worsening. As water levels rise, temperatures spike to new highs or plummet to new lows, and more animal species go extinct or become endangered, one thing is clear: the damage is done, and everyone on earth is paying the price.
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The San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department kicked off a project to install artificial turf in parks and athletic fields throughout the city. Although it quickly became clear that artificial turf provided numerous benefits over natural grass, many concerns arose among the city's citizens.
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A lot of people think you're joking when you say you want to be a professional triathlete. That's how many people reacted when I announced my decision to go pro. It probably seemed even more ridiculous considering my lack of experience in racing. My background in wrestling hardly prepared me for my first triathlon, but...
Coach and blog author Yaniv Yoseph kicked off his coaching career mid-2002 while completing his degree in physical education. He uses Stryd as a pure data field that amplifies performance without correlation to environmental issues such as weather, stress or physical conditions. STRYD: Tell us a little bit about your own running career.
The moment of truth arrived this week when we measured results of study participants as they ran their second 200-meter and 2k halfway through the study. This was a test performed at the midpoint of their training, during the week requiring athletes to run their highest mileage.
Two weeks ago, the main workout activity was 6 x 30 second hill repeats. This week, study participants ran two additional hill repeats. Short hill repeats allow the body to put more force on the muscle and effectively target the potassium pump in training. These workouts improve the body's ability to produce and recycle...
Peaks Coaching Group coach Rachel "Ruby" Zambrano has always been a runner. After taking a running hiatus to start a career as a firefighter and a family, she returned to the sport and became a triathlete. When the Teaxas resident decided to help others achieve their goals in endurance sports, she discovered a passion for...
"I appreciate every step of every run" Life threw me a major curveball after I left the army. In 2013, I received a grim diagnosis. I had stage four stomach cancer, and the outlook wasn't good. Three months of chemotherapy, surgery to remove my stomach and lymph nodes, and five weeks of daily radiotherapy...
We were back this week as the action continued in the fourth week of the Bobby McGee training camp! The main set of the this week's workout was 6 x 30 second hill repeats. Short hill repeats allow the body to put more force on the muscle and effectively target the potassium pump in...
The wait is over. Run mode on the Polar V800 now displays Power, Pace, Distance and Cadence data from Stryd! Ready to put these new features to the test? First, acquaint your Stryd and V800.
As a runner, you're always looking to improve. Perhaps your goal is to run a marathon, or to set a new personal record in the 10K you run every year. Often, improper training is a daunting obstacle preventing the realization of your running goals. Thankfully, that obstacle needn't stand in your way any longer.
Two weeks ago, the main workout activity was 6 x 30 second hill repeats. This week, study participants ran two additional hill repeats. Short hill repeats allow the body to put more force on the muscle and effectively target the potassium pump in training. These workouts improve the body's ability to produce and recycle...
The Stryd team is excited to partner up with Olympic running coach Bobby McGee to conduct a study on how participants using McGee's training plan with Stryd devices improve their 10K race times over 12 weeks. Last week was our first study session, and in it we took a baseline assessment of the participants by...
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This week, the dumb laws blog will focus on two sets of neighboring states: Virginia and West Virginia and North and South Carolina. What do railroad companies and Sundays have in common? South Carolina has dumb laws pertaining to both seemingly unrelated things, as it turns out.
Continuing down the northeast corridor this week, the dumbest laws continue to not disappoint. Connecticut may be home to some of the most intelligent people in the world thanks to the presence of many Ivy League universities. This doesn't stop it, however, from also being home to many stupid laws.
Ah, Missouri, the Show Me state. Let me just jump right into this edition of The Dumbest Laws in the United States. In Missouri, you can't honk the horn of a car that's not yours unless you have the owner's permission.
Texas. Home to the Bush family, the South by Southwest music festival, big trucks, Tex Mex, and some of the dumbest laws in the South. Knowing the conservative tendencies typical of the large southern state, it should hardly be surprising that homosexual behavior there was once a misdemeanor offense.
Working out way across the country with our Dumbest Laws in the United States series, we're now at smack dab in the middle of America's Heartland. Let's start with Nebraska, a state in which college football and corn are taken very seriously. Google search "Nebraska" and you'll likely find that "football" pops up as the first result.
The way that the "Fifty Shades of Grey" series flies off of bookstore shelves makes it pretty obvious that sex sells. I admit to getting caught up in that craze, and despite the lack of literary merit present on the pages of those novels, they certainly do entertain.
In Colorado, there is a famous city called Boulder. World-class geology professors teach at the University of Colorado Boulder, and the state's concert venue Red Rocks is known across the nation. So, naturally, Colorado takes rocks very seriously. This brings me to dumb Colorado law number one: one may not mutilate a rock in a state park.
A slew of recent crimes committed by minors has prompted debate over whether or not they should be tried as adults in court. Earlier this year in Wisconsin, two preteen girl brutally stabbed their classmate in the name of a mythical being known as Slenderman.
East Coast states may be small, but that doesn't mean they have fewer dumb laws than their larger counterparts. In Cumberland, Maryland, if you fall while playing games on a playground, you had better control your sailor mouth. In that city, using profane language on a playground is illegal.
Nevada is home to legal prostitution and Sin City. Yet, it is surprisingly not home to many stupid laws. However, its neighbor Utah makes up for that with a whole long list of weird laws on the books. Let's start with Nevada.
Perhaps New York and New Jersey thought they had dodged the bullet of all of the poking fun that is about to occur in this edition of The Dumbest Laws of the United States. Sorry guys, it's only fair that we point out the dumbest laws in ALL of the states, right?
It's any teen's worst nightmare: your girlfriend's mother discovers the sexually-explicit video you sent to her phone and she reports it to the cops. That's horrifying enough, but the cops in a recent incident are trying to take a 17 year old's humiliation to the next level.
As we continue our research into the dumbest laws of the United States, let's have a look now at Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Kentucky. I've heard of the cliché of throwing tomatoes at comedians who are bombing to the worst degree on stage, but never of throwing eggs at public speakers-an act that is strictly prohibited in Kentucky and punishable by a year in prison.
It seems that McDonald's will change its slogan yet again ever so slightly by making it just a little bit worse. Now, instead of hearing the phrase "I'm lovin' it" to accompany the iconic Golden Arches, you will hear "Lovin' Beats Hatin'." What's with McDonald's and bad grammar, anyway?
People tend to do some pretty clinically insane things to get back at their exes. Disgruntled men dumped by the girls of their dreams have posted naked pictures of them online, dated their best friends, and other concerning but far-from-deadly actions. However, the men starring in recent headlines have taken revenge to a whole new and disturbing level.
Whether near your home or on the other side of the country, you're responsible for knowing the driving laws wherever you go. Many drivers may not realize that these laws frequently change as you cross state lines, especially those relating to cell phone usage.
The candidate formerly known as Scott Fistler, who lot his congressional bid in Arizona twice, recently changed his name to Cesar Chavez in an effort to gain more traction with voters. Alas, he missed the filing deadline and won't be on the ballot under any name. Such a shame.
Remember Todd Akin? The guy who thinks women can't get pregnant is "legitimately raped." He's digging himself deeper. It's time to stop talking, Mr. Akin.
Cannibalism is truly the stuff of nightmares that, terrifyingly enough, still occurs today. Recently police found a 34-year-old man, Matthew Williams, eating the face and eyes of a 22-year-old woman whom he recently killed in a hostel in Wales. He later died after the police stunned him with a 50,000-volt taser.
Time and time again, celebrities have evaded prison sentences because they claimed to be too fragile for life behind bars. In the case of recently tried and convicted Olympian Oscar Pistorius, he may be able to serve just ten months of his five-year maximum for shooting and killing his then-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
If you, like Speaker of the House John Boehner, are interested in suing the President of the United States, here's your step-by-step guide. But beware -- even Justice Scalia isn't interested in stepping into this issue so you'll be in sparse company.
The 2014 Midterms just wrapped up, so of course the 2016 presidential race contenders have not even crossed the starting line. Or, have they? In my oh-so-humble opinion, the race hasn't just begun - it's already over. The cheering fans watching the contestants have already gone home and are reminiscing about the day's excitement over a nice dinner.
A new, faceless horror threatens to wreak havoc on our lives by stalking and killing children, and is now influencing previously innocent youths to kill. The being resembles a tall, slim featureless man, often depicted with tentacles protruding from his back. It is known as Slenderman, and while many believe otherwise, it does not exist.
Flashing red and blue lights in your rear-view mirror can cause the blood to drain from your face, your hands to become clammy, and your heart to do a gymnast-style somersault. After the immediate physical effects of dread set in, questions begin to catapult forth from your mind.
Lynching, torture, and deliberately planned hate crimes bring to mind antiquated racist and religious extremist groups like the infamous Ku Klux Klan. Tragically, these groups are not things of the past. In fact, many of them remain at large in the United States.
Extremist groups twisting religious ideologies to justify their violent acts are still active in the United States today. This infographic provides a glimpse into the basic facts about the most prominent religious extremist groups currently operating in the United States.
The amount of prison time doled out by courts to perpetrators of non-violent, drug crimes are often excessively severe, sometimes more than 100 years in prison. In one particular case, a man was sentenced to a lifetime behind bars for possessing a bag with traces of cocaine.
After Colorado's legalization of recreational marijuana, skeptics believed the rate of crime would elevate if not skyrocket; however, the opposite appears to be true. Since January 2014, when recreational marijuana sales began, robberies and burglaries have decreased in Colorado. Will Washington state take its cue from this trend?
The evil United States, a terrifying and corrupt country hell-bent on wreaking havoc on our world and threatening everything for which North Korea stands is on the offensive again. Our authorities recently uncovered a sinister, in-depth plot by an overweight Jewish comedy actor and his pretentious, marijuana-smoking sidekick.
Punishments often don't fit the crime, but cases of overly lenient or harsh sentences are especially prevalent in the world of the rich and famous. The NFL in particular has received a lot of attention for its recent punishments, as many see them to be inconsistent.
This week, let's venture to some northern states to see what entertainment they can provide with their dumbest laws. I'll begin with North Dakota, a state famous for Fargo-both the city and the Coen Brothers' film-and as a favorite spot for Lewis and Clark.
It seems that Democrat Brian Schweitzer, former Montana governor, has been watching a bit too much of "The Office." It's funny when Dwight Schrute, one of the characters, uses the term "gaydar" because he is Dwight. He truly believes that he orders an authentic device able to determine someone's sexuality.
So, it seems the self-touted "fearless" leader of North Korea is suffering from some sort of ankle, foot, or other lower body-related ailment. Until footage surfaced of Kim Jong-un walking with a cane, he hadn't been seen in over a month.
A close friend of mine passed away last weekend. My dear friend, Saturday Morning Cartoons, whom I will never forget, was murdered by a group of assassins headed up by cable and streaming video. Perhaps I should have seen it coming. The final life support system of Saturday Morning Cartoons, the CW television station, was finally terminated.
Security breaches among major companies such as Target, eBay, and Neiman Marcus dominated news headlines this past year and led many to wonder about the safety of the information stored with organizations throughout the United States. The statistics from the May 2014 US State of Cybercrime Survey are far from reassuring.
The bone-chilling, stomach-churning sounds of a knife tearing through human flesh followed by the camera panning over a decapitated corpse lying in a pool of the blood that once sustained it played on the screen. Yet, following this savage montage of brutality, no credits rolled.
Oh crap, I probably offended PC computers and everyone who makes, owns, or has ever owned one on an unprecedented level by using that term that way. How many people should I apologize to, now? The makers of PCs? PC users? PC computers themselves? I guess I would have to write code for that last one.
Despite some positive results of Colorado's marijuana legalization, like additional revenue and a decrease in crime, there are issues that require further legislative attention. The main point of dispute is the regulation, or rather lack thereof, of marijuana edibles.
One of the greatest fears of parents today is that their child or teen will be the victim of cyberbullying. Increasing numbers of young people today are engaging in malicious bullying acts online targeting their peers, which has emerged from the growing amount of social media platforms that enable them to hide.
Prominent religions worldwide preach many similar ideals, some of which include exhibiting kindness to others and living a peaceful life. Although these religions have vastly different teachings, they generally urge followers to be good and fair to one another.
There are some pretty bizarre trends going around these days, and just one of the many is men posting photos of themselves with tigers on online dating sites. Why? To seem manly and brave via some kind of weird, caveman-esque mating ritual showing that they can take on any wild beast to save his damsel in distress.
The name "Tesla" can provoke various thoughts: the character played by David Bowie in The Prestige; Tesla Motors; "tesla coil" and, of course, its inventor Mr. Nikola Tesla himself. Aside from providing the car company with a catchy name, the famous inventor's original 1882 design of an AC motor is the predecessor to the one currently used by Tesla Motors.
It's embarrassing to admit that prior to hearing about her interview in the Library of Congress, I hardly knew a thing about former Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder. My shame augmented after realizing we are both from Colorado and have connections with the University of Minnesota.
Some schools cancelled all classes the day following the Columbine shooting in Colorado in 1999. Students around the nation observed moments of silence in honor of the 12 students and one teacher who lost their lives in the massacre. Headlines covering the event did not seem to subside for weeks.
The candidate formerly known as Scott Fistler, who lot his congressional bid in Arizona twice, recently changed his name to Cesar Chavez in an effort to gain more traction with voters. Alas, he missed the filing deadline and won't be on the ballot under any name. Such a shame.
There is a new danger posing a massive threat to the health and longevity of young people. It holds the potential to be more lethal than MDMA, Heroin, tobacco, and every other street drug combined. The name of this new terror? Electronic cigarettes, designed to help the smokers of the real thing quit.
An international operation led by the United States caught a group of cyber criminals spearheading the largest cyber crime ring yet, one that infected approximately 500,000 to one million PCs globally. The group of cyber criminals, allegedly led by Russian national Evgeniy Mikhaylovich Bogachev who went by the aliases "lucky12345" and "slavic," stole approximately $100 million from individuals and businesses worldwide starting in 2007.
A new study conducted by the University of Missouri finds that those who experience repeated sexual assault are significantly more likely to develop psychological problems such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Bryana French, one of the researchers who spearheaded the study, points out that this was only one of a few studies that focus on types of sexual assault that fall outside of the narrow forcible rape definition.
at least, on one man's menu. The source of the meat? Himself. Now there's a fine example of self sufficiency for you. According to an article in the New York Daily News, a 25-year-old artist in Norway, Alexander Selvik Wengshoel, managed to acquire an unusual keepsake; his deformed hip after a replacement surgery.
She was the Hillary Clinton before Hillary Clinton. She stared gender stereotypes in the face and boldly took them on. She paved the way for women desiring to make their mark in the political world and did so with pride. Though she never once considered a career in politics growing up, Patricia Schroeder became a ...
Florida has so many moronic laws that it could almost take up an entire post by itself. The popular college spring break destination features some rather entertaining laws, for example one prohibiting committing "unnatural acts" with another person. Gotta love those vague terms! Furthermore, unmarried couples may not commit "lewd" acts and live together in the same residence.
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The acronym NASA, short for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has come to be synonymous with space exploration since Dwight D. Eisenhower established the administration in 1958. Since its creation, endeavors through NASA have led to a greater understanding of what lies in the vastness beyond Earth's
Meeting people is a challenge. Aside from work and school environments, venues serving as platforms to make personal connections leading to relationships are scarce. Bars provide the chance to strike up a conversation with your seat neighbor, but what if you don't drink? Persistent conundrums like these leave singles
Scantily-clad and slippery with sweat, hot yoga participants pretzel themselves into 26 floor and standing postures during 90 minute sessions.The results are both long-term and instantaneous, the former including improved strength and balance. Immediately after leaving the room, you are calm, cool and collected. Well,
The debate over whether coffee is detrimental or beneficial seems like a constant tug-of-war among health professionals. However, new reports appear to surface daily on media outlets about the positive effects of coffee. Sorry- caramel lattes topped with whipped cream and sprinkles don't count. The studies refer to
The abilities of GoPro cameras extend far beyond the realm of personal use. Recently, one of these portable, lightweight cameras captured video of a school of anchovies so massive that scientists say they haven't seen anything like it in decades.
Olivia Wilde's doing it. Miranda Kerr's doing it. Gwenyth Paltrow is doing it. I'm talking about a juice cleanse, of course, the hot new trend touting all sorts of health benefits. But should YOU do it, too? The benefits of a routine juice cleanse. Why is everyone raving about the juice cleanse?
Olivia Wilde's doing it. Miranda Kerr's doing it. Gwenyth Paltrow is doing it. I'm talking about a juice cleanse, of course, the hot new trend touting all sorts of health benefits. But should YOU do it, too? The benefits of a routine juice cleanse. Why is everyone raving about the juice cleanse?
Vegan diets often come under scrutiny for lacking essential nutrients needed by those who adhere to them. Recently, a strict vegan couple in France was charged with neglecting and depriving their child after she died at just 11-months-old.
Although breast cancer still affects millions of individuals worldwide both directly and indirectly, recent advancements in treatment methods for the disease are making it less of a formidable opponent for men and women alike. According to the Susan G.
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You've heard by now that liquid lipsticks are IN. After hearing this breaking news, you probably went out and bought some, ready to look lavishing at your next event, or on your next date. You love the look- liquid lipsticks suit you.
When you find an elusive pair of jeans that fit you perfectly right off the rack, you know you've struck gold. Jeans like that are hard to come by, which makes caring for them properly of utmost importance. The same goes for proper maintenance of your favorite false eyelashes!
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