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A recent Hamilton County Health Department report found the community wastes over $300 million a year on health care, worker's comp, and lost productivity costs associated with obesity. Now, some companies aim to cut those costs by getting employees healthy. Many people cite "time" as the main reason they don't keep fit. What if instead of taking a coffee break at work, you could take an exercise break? "The Simpsons" continue to provide social commentary today, but could its creators have know this power plant corporate exercise program actually exists to some extent in the Tennessee Valley? "There are 36 different fitness facilities at our corporate, nuclear, hydro and fossil plants," says Sonja Gillespie, TVA's Livewell Manager.
BTAC Issues Grants to Communities
NEWMARKET, Ontario (BRAIN)The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) has announced the six recipients of the $25,000 in grants. Awarded twice a year and available to cycling focused community groups, BTACs Grant Program will support projects that put more people on bikes. This spring the funding goes to organizations that are conducting projects which fall into the following categories: education, advocacy and facility enhancement. An important selection criterion is whether the project will make measurable improvements to the overall cycling landscape in Canada. Education: Vancouvers After School Bikes program receives $5000. Developed by PEDAL Energy Development Alternatives (PEDAL) and partially funded by Translink, the three-year program will seek to improve access to bicycles and cycling in Vancouver elementary schools.
Bucks briefs for Feb. 26
Bucks briefs for Feb. 26
Bucks County Courier Times
Fire company gets $81,000 from FEMA MORRISVILLE - The Morrisville Fire Co. will get $80,750 from the federal government, according to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds are part of $779,992 distributed to Pennsylvania fire departments from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. Nationally, some $18.3 million in firefighter grants will be given, according to FEMA. The Assistance to Firefighters Grants program is an effort by FEMA to ensure that firefighters continue to have what they need to do their jobs, improve community safety and prevent the loss of lives, FEMA said. More reports in alleged jewelry scam DOYLESTOWN - Eight more people have told police that John A.
You can get onstage at Stratford
Appearing: NPR talk host Diane Rehm (10 a.m.-noon weekdays, WUOM-FM, 91.7) , on March 11, to give the Sweeny Memorial Lecture at Christ Church Grosse Pointe. More details from Ann Marie Aliotta at 313-884-7369, or Cyndee Harrison at 313-885-4841.
Signed: Beyoncé to executive produce -- and star in -- the Darnell Martin movie "Cadillac Records" for Sony BMG Films. She will play Etta James in the 1950s period film.
Premiering: "Renée Zellweger: The E! True Hollywood Story" at 6 p.m. March 1 on E! Entertainment TV. To be mentioned: Her romantic escapades with actor Jim Carrey, former Detroit rock star Jack White and ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, not to mention her annulled marriage to country star Kenny Chesney.
Announced: By metro Detroit's the Heat And Warmth Fund (THAW) that its 5th radiothon on WWJ-AM (950) Feb.
First Edition Cycling News
Two weeks prior to the start of the Tour of California, BMC rider Scott Nydam's father, Ron Nydam was diagnosed with acute leukemia, made worse due to a previous low white cell count disorder. Before stage three started Wednesday morning, Nydam was leading two jersey categories as the event's most aggressive rider and king of the mountain thanks to his courageous back-to-back breakaways in stages two and three. Nydam is using his lengthy breakaways as a form of tribute to cancer patients for the strength and survival they must display on a daily basis. "My breakaway was a statement I was trying to make, [and] even though I didn't make it to the finish by myself, I was out there showing my Dad that I was fighting," said Nydam about his efforts during stage two during which he took over the leader's jersey in the king of the mountains and the most aggressive rider classifications.
Giants take hard road to SB XLII
So in a weird kind of way, it seemed fitting that the Giants gained just 5 yards on three plays and had to call again upon Tynes, who had missed a 36-yarder at the end of regulation. His 47-yard field goal sailed true, and Tynes raced off the field as if he couldn't get to Glendale for Super Bowl XLII fast enough. "I just wanted to get out of the cold," he said. When asked about the final minutes of regulation and overtime, a wry smile crossed Manning's face. "I think we like to make things exciting on this team, and it's another example," Manning said after the Giants 23-20 victory. "We don't like to win the easy way on a short field goal. We like to hit the long one to win it." The Giants took an improbable path to Super Bowl XLII. If the Patriots (18-0) took the interstate, the Giants took a few Forest Service roads.
City paramedic bike team to receive grant tomorrow
The Baltimore Fire Department is receiving tomorrow a $7,125 grant to help support the agency's paramedic bicycle team, the city announced today. Money will be used for portable radios.
The bicycle team was established in 1999 after celebrations at the Inner Harbor drew tens of thousands of spectators and made it difficult for bigger ambulances to reach people in need.
"As the number of large city events increases, so has demand for Bike Team services," Acting Fire Chief Gregory Ward said in a statement. This year, the bike team is assigned to 11 downtown events expected to draw a total 1.5 million people.
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