In many parts of the U.S. and here in New York City, we ve had the pleasure of experiencing above-normal temperatures, and the sunshine has brought hibernating city-dwellers outdoors to soak up the warm rays while enjoying a number of activities jogging, playing basketball, riding bicycles, or just lounging on park benches. Over the weekend, I was running along the East River when a man rolled by and caught my eye.
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In many parts of the U.S. and here in New York City, we ve had the pleasure of experiencing above-normal temperatures, and the sunshine has brought hibernating city-dwellers outdoors to soak up the warm rays while enjoying a number of activities jogging, playing basketball, riding bicycles, or just lounging on park benches. Over the weekend, I was running along the East River when a man rolled by and caught my eye.
Read More »Video: Disabled Haitian helps others back on their feet
Three days after the earthquake that struck Haiti, Shelove Julmiste was told her crushed leg would have to be amputated. She thought she would never walk again. Now two years later, Shelove is running Haiti's first rehab program and helping people get back on their feet
Read More »5 alcohol-isms for New Year’s
1. Drunk walking contains a bigger risk factor than you might think. The journal of Injury Prevention cites January 1 with the high incident rates of pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes (PDF)
Read More »Photo Issue 2011: Dark Duel
"I loved the idea of a showdown between these two iconic characters, because while they fight on different sides they also share some remarkable similarities," said photographer JD Hancock. "The Dark Knight and the Dark Lord are both orphans who learned at the feet of the masters before embracing a fearful alternate identity and dedicating themselves to a relentless crusade against their enemies." ( "In The Messy NFC Battle, Consumers Are The Biggest Losers" ) Photo by JD Hancock See more of the best photos of 2011
Read More »Photo Issue 2011: Dark Duel
"I loved the idea of a showdown between these two iconic characters, because while they fight on different sides they also share some remarkable similarities," said photographer JD Hancock. "The Dark Knight and the Dark Lord are both orphans who learned at the feet of the masters before embracing a fearful alternate identity and dedicating themselves to a relentless crusade against their enemies." ( "In The Messy NFC Battle, Consumers Are The Biggest Losers" ) Photo by JD Hancock See more of the best photos of 2011
Read More »Is it Time to Rethink your Job Interview Questions?
Recently an article was published on www.mainstreet.com about the Ten Companies with the Toughest Interview Questions , questions that would make anyone nervous if they were put on the spot and asked these questions in a job interview. The idea is to see how people think on their feet, how they decipher a problem or issue, and how they go about processing a problem. It's not necessarily about if they got the answer "right" (many of the questions don't even have a right answer), but what was the candidate's thought process?
Read More »Timber! Fainting fiancee floored by proposal
When 20-year-old Brittany Hillard removed her blindfold to see boyfriend Cameron Humfleet get down on one knee and propose, she was literally swept off her feet.
Read More »DNA in Dirt Offers Ecological Clues in Species Diversity
By Amy Maxmen of Nature magazine Ecologists have spent decades trapping and tagging species in the name of understanding biodiversity, but a far easier way may lie just beneath their feet. [More]
Read More »Video: New knee replacements have some on feet in 1 day
A breakthrough procedure for partial knee replacements is making it possible for some patients to be back on their feet and nearly pain free after just one day. Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports
Read More »Too Hard For Science?–Journey to the Core of the Earth
A grapefruit-sized probe could help solve mysteries right beneath our feet
Read More »Holiday high heels? Tips to save your soles
Holiday heels may look dazzling, but can be agony on your feet. But you don't have to switch to wearing only Crocs. You can still wear stilettos (sometimes) and sidestep heinous maladies by treating your feet right
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