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Life&Times: Beating the odds -- Local martial arts academy one of very few led by female instructor

bcurd@amnews.com

The old cigarette ad slogan, “You’ve come a long way, baby” probably doesn’t appeal to Master Felicia Finn. “At first, the fight promoters told me to stand outside while my boxers were being weighed in.”¿She said no....

Tags: Judges, Arts and Culture, Justice System, Sports, Karate

Dogs Can Smell Cancer?

FOX 17 Web Producer

Dogs Can Smell Cancer? A new study adds to the body of research suggesting that "man’s best friend" may actually be able to smell cancer. Researchers in Germany found that dogs were able to pick up on the scent of organic compounds linked to the...

Tags: Egypt, World War II (1939-1945), Cancer, Medical Research, Politics

New law helps people safely get rid of medication

Tribune reporter

Locked mailbox-shaped containers soon may pop up at police stations and city halls across Illinois under a new state law aimed at encouraging people to properly dispose of unused medication. The prescription drugs that fill up the receptacles will...

Tags: Chemical Industry, Chicago, Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn, Pharmaceuticals

Working out obesity issues on 'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition'

"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" 10 p.m. June 13, ABC Episode: "Dana" The premise Dana Baker is a 44-year-old gospel singer who weighs 498 pounds. He freely admits to a regular diet of cookies, Hawaiian Punch and donuts. He sweats when...

Tags: Substance Abuse, Advil (drug), Aspirin (drug), Los Angeles, Sexual Assault

Football program brings more testosterone to Presentation College

jbahr@aberdeennews.com

 Presentation College, which has been around 60 years, experienced a milestone this week.  “For the first time in school history, men outnumber women on this campus,” said Lori Harmel, PC’s vice president for advancement.  Adding a...

Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Football, Awards and Prizes, Financial Aid, Education

Movie review: 'Warrior'

"Warrior" is too much of a good thing. A family drama set in the ultraviolent world of mixed martial arts, it shows promise but finally hits things so hard, both literally and metaphorically, that it's hard not to feel pummeled yourself by the time it's...

Tags: The Help (movie), Warrior (movie), Drama (genre), Joel Edgerton, Gavin O'Connor

Transgender bodybuilder returns to competition

Fox 5 San Diego Sports

SAN DIGEO - A Hillcrest man used to compete in bodybuilding in the early 1990s. On Saturday, Chris Bruce will return to the stage, competing as a female. “If you think about it, I am the ultimate body builder,” Bruce said. “Because that...

Tags: Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, ABC (tv network), Dancing, Physical Fitness and Exercise, International Olympic Committee

The Obama-haters' mindless enmity

Tags: Barack Obama, Newt Gingrich, Disasters, Sarah Palin, NATO

Romance review round-up

Tribune staff reporter

"Call Me Irresistible" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Avon, $13.99 After Meg Koranda convinces her best friend Lucy Jorik to dump her fiancé Ted Beaudine, everyone in Wynette, Texas, is upset with Meg for breaking up the town's golden couple. Now all Meg...

Tags: England, Prince (music artist), Television, Event Planning, Marriage

Tags: CBS Corp., Hydrocortisone, Human Interest

Eat these foods to help prevent cancer

The following article was submitted by Lynne Groeger, a registered dietitian specializing in Oncology Nutrition. She works for Peninsula Cancer Institute in Newport News, Williamsburg and Gloucester. Many plant foods, especially vegetables and fruits,...

Tags: Tangerines, Skin, Hormones and Metabolism, Garlic, Cancer