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    Being physically active lowers your risk for two types of cancer: colon and breast. Research shows that:
    • Physically active people have a lower risk of colon cancer than do people who are not active;
    • Physically active women have a lower risk of breast cancer than do people who are not active;
    • Some findings suggest that your risk of endometrial cancer and lung cancer may be lower if you get regular physical activity compared to people who are not active.

    If you are a cancer survivor, research shows that getting regular physical activity not only helps give you a better quality of life, but also improves your physical fitness.
    As you age, it's important to protect your bones, joints and muscles. Not only do they support your body and help you move, but keeping bones, joints and muscles healthy can help ensure that you're able to do your daily activities and be physically active. Research shows that doing aerobic, musclestrengthening and bonestrengthening physical activity of at least a moderatelyintense level can slow the loss of bone density that comes with age.

    If you have arthritis, research shows that doing 130 to 150 (2 hours and 10 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderateintensity, lowimpact aerobic activity can not only improve your ability to manage pain and do everyday tasks, but it can also make your quality of life better.
    Muscle-strengthening activities can help you increase or maintain your muscle mass and strength. Slowly increasing the amount of weight and number of repetitions you do will give you even more benefits, no matter your age. If you're a physically active middleaged or older adult, you have a lower risk of functional limitations than people who are inactive. Aerobic and musclestrengthening activities can help improve your ability to do the everyday activities, such as climbing stairs, grocery shopping, or playing with your grandchildren.

    Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age. It can also reduce your risk of depression and may help you sleep better. Research has shown that doing aerobic or a mix of aerobic and musclestrengthening activities 3 to 5 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes can give you these mental health benefits.
From: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/. Accessed on 10/18/2014

THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. If you're not sure about becoming active or boosting your level of physical activity because you're afraid of getting hurt, the good news is that moderateintensity aerobic activity, like brisk walking, is generally safe for most people.

Both diet and physical activity play a critical role in controlling your weight. You gain weight when the calories you burn, including those burned during physical activity, are less than the calories you eat or drink. When it comes to weight management, people vary greatly in how much physical activity they need. You may need to be more active than others to achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

Work your way up to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or an equivalent mix of the two each week. Strong scientific evidence shows that physical activity can help you maintain your weight over time. However, the exact amount of physical activity needed to do this is not clear since it varies greatly from person to person. It's possible that you may need to do more than the equivalent of 150 minutes of moderateintensity activity a week to maintain your weight.

You will need a high amount of physical activity unless you also adjust your diet and reduce the amount of calories you're eating and drinking. Getting to and staying at a healthy weight requires both regular physical activity and a healthy eating plan.

Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. But following the Guidelines and getting at least 150 minutes a week (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate intensity aerobic activity can put you at a lower risk for these diseases. You can reduce your risk even further with more physical activity. Regular physical activity can also lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels.

Regular physical activity can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which you have some combination of too much fat around the waist, high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, or high blood sugar. Research shows that lower rates of these conditions are seen with 120 to 150 minutes (2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of at least moderateintensity aerobic activity. And the more physical activity you do, the lower your risk will be.

Regular physical activity can help control your blood glucose levels.
From: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/. Accessed on 10/18/2014

THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. If you're not sure about becoming active or boosting your level of physical activity because you're afraid of getting hurt, the good news is that moderateintensity aerobic activity, like brisk walking, is generally safe for most people.

Both diet and physical activity play a critical role in controlling your weight. You gain weight when the calories you burn, including those burned during physical activity, are less than the calories you eat or drink. When it comes to weight management, people vary greatly in how much physical activity they need. You may need to be more active than others to achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

Work your way up to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or an equivalent mix of the two each week. Strong scientific evidence shows that physical activity can help you maintain your weight over time. However, the exact amount of physical activity needed to do this is not clear since it varies greatly from person to person. It's possible that you may need to do more than the equivalent of 150 minutes of moderateintensity activity a week to maintain your weight.

You will need a high amount of physical activity unless you also adjust your diet and reduce the amount of calories you're eating and drinking. Getting to and staying at a healthy weight requires both regular physical activity and a healthy eating plan.

Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. But following the Guidelines and getting at least 150 minutes a week (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate intensity aerobic activity can put you at a lower risk for these diseases. You can reduce your risk even further with more physical activity. Regular physical activity can also lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels.

Regular physical activity can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which you have some combination of too much fat around the waist, high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, or high blood sugar. Research shows that lower rates of these conditions are seen with 120 to 150 minutes (2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of at least moderateintensity aerobic activity. And the more physical activity you do, the lower your risk will be.

Regular physical activity can help control your blood glucose levels.
From: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/. Accessed on 10/18/2014

How to learn a foreign language on a budget
You don’t need expensive lessons to start – try smartphone apps, foreign TV and radio, online guides and your local library
 

Kerstin Hammes
Wednesday 18 February 2015

You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the value of learning another language.

[1]    While the benefits that come from learning a second
language may in theory be priceless, many are put off by
visions of shelling out huge amounts on expensive
resources, tuition or immersion courses. The good news
[5] is that it is actually possible to learn on a budget. Here are
a few tips for spending less and learning more:
    Start online
    Many new language learners now start with
smartphone apps like Duolingo and Memrise which are
[10] free. These apps start you off with vocabulary and basic
sentences in minutes, and their game-like interface is
ideal for anyone whose last contact with a foreign
language was a terrifying oral school exam. But you
should also make sure that you get plenty of natural input
[15] in your target language. Tune in to international radio
stations on TuneIn Radio. (…)
    Where to get materials for free
    For real results, a step-by-step course will help you
build up skills. If you like online learning, my best tip is
[20] to check out whether your target country’s international
TV or radio channel offers a structured language course.
These courses are produced by broadcasting
professionals and offer well-designed courses going from
beginner to advanced level. They feature multimedia
[25] materials and even soap operas from big names like
Deutsche Welle, TV5 Monde and Russia Today. If you
prefer materials aimed at English native speakers, the
BBC’s GCSE Revision area Bitesize has some of the
most effective online revision aids I have seen for Irish,
[30] Welsh, French, Spanish, and German. (…) Don’t forget
that pen and paper are also cheap and invaluable language
learning tools. Use them to keep track of new words,

write down new sentences in full and create your own
flash cards. (…)It’s also a good idea to visit your local
[35] library and let them surprise you. Libraries have access
to a large inter-library loan network, so they can get hold
of most courses you want. They also have huge amounts
of travel guides and phrasebooks to keep you inspired.
    Share your goal with others
[40]    The internet has good enough resources to let you
achieve a decent level in most languages from the
comfort of your home, but for many of us, learning in
isolation is difficult and boring. Even if it’s scary to walk
into a new room of language lovers, leave the house and
[45] connect with other learners right from the start. Making
just one friend who shares your goal or interest in another
language can make the difference between a fad that you
drop after 12 weeks and a new habit for life. (…)
    Spend only where it pays off
[50]    If you do decide to take your language learning
further, consider investing in small group or one-to-one
tuition. When you hire a language teacher, the money you
spend should buy you unrivalled personal attention. The
accountability that comes with lessons creates a boost of
[55] ongoing motivation that is almost impossible to find for
free.
    Most private tutors will offer you a free or cheap trial
lesson. These don’t mean there is a hidden obligation to
buy. Instead, a good tutor will want to learn as much as
[60] possible about you before charging you money. They are
all different and what is simple and comfortable for one
person might be difficult for the next. (…) Once you get
started, it’s easy to get past the idea that studying a
foreign language comes with a big financial burden.
[65] Remember to take your time and think of your new
language as something you will be learning for life, not
just for the next six months. There is only one way to fail
at language learning, and that is to stop completely.
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/feb/18/learn-foreign-languagebudget-app-online-library (Adapted).

Facebook - for rich people (for just $9,000)
By Doug Gross, CNN

September 16, 2014 -- Updated 1636 GMT (0036 HKT) | Filed under: Social Media

Netropolitan is the creation of James Touchi-Peters, former conductor of the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra.

[1]    (CNN) -- Would you enjoy social media more
without all those pesky 99-percenters
complaining about their mortgage payments and
high cable bills?
[5]    For a mere $9,000, Netropolitan is here to help.
    Launched Tuesday, Netropolitan bills itself as
"the online country club for people with more
money than time."
    Seriously.
[10]    To join, users must pony up $9,000 for dues
and a membership fee, then another $3,000 per
year after that.
    If it all seems like a joke -- an elaborate ruse in
an age when Facebook, Twitter and a host of
[15] other social networks are free -- the man behind
the idea assures you it is not.
    "This is 100% real, and I believe there is a need
and an audience for this service," said James
Touchi-Peters, Netropolitan's founder.
    Touchi-Peters, 48, a composer and former
[20] conductor of the Minnesota Philharmonic Or-

chestra, said he had trouble finding people to
whom he could relate on other social sites.
    "I saw a need for an environment where you
could talk about the finer things in life without
[25] backlash -- an environment where people could
share similar likes and experiences," he said.
    The hefty initiation fee, he said, "ensures that
our membership remains exclusive, but also
private."
[30]    Members must be at least 21 years old and
must register using their real names. Once in,
they may form groups around common
interests, but will have access to posts and status
updates by all other users.
[35]    There are no ads, the site is not indexed by
search engines, and moderators are active at all

times to police bad behavior (like spamming ads
for your own business).
    Clicking an ever-present button will call up a
[40] "Member Service Associate" to provide help
with the site at any time. That's a nicety that the
folks at Netropolitan want to make sure isn't
abused by its anticipated clientele, though.
    "Please understand that Netropolitan is NOT a
[45] concierge service," the site's FAQ section reads.
"Our Member Service Associates will not book
you a charter jet, or find you tickets to a sold-out
Broadway show. They exist solely to help
members technically navigate and find their way
[50] around the social club."
    Touchi-Peters declined to say how big he hopes
the site's user base will grow. It has been seeded
with "a select group of pre-qualified members"
and will always be exclusive, he said.
[55]    And if it all comes off as just so elitist, Touchi-
Peters notes that it's an online, and mobile, idea
with plenty of real-word precedent.
    "We view Netropolitan.club in the same light as
any country club out there," he said. "They have
[60] initiation fees and yearly dues for members.
Netropolitan is an online country club, focused
on connecting members around the world. We
believe there is a need for a community like this,
and we are filling the need."
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/16/tech/social-media/netropolitan-
social-media/index.html?hpt=te_r1

Facebook - for rich people (for just $9,000)
By Doug Gross, CNN

September 16, 2014 -- Updated 1636 GMT (0036 HKT) | Filed under: Social Media

Netropolitan is the creation of James Touchi-Peters, former conductor of the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra.

[1]    (CNN) -- Would you enjoy social media more
without all those pesky 99-percenters
complaining about their mortgage payments and
high cable bills?
[5]    For a mere $9,000, Netropolitan is here to help.
    Launched Tuesday, Netropolitan bills itself as
"the online country club for people with more
money than time."
    Seriously.
[10]    To join, users must pony up $9,000 for dues
and a membership fee, then another $3,000 per
year after that.
    If it all seems like a joke -- an elaborate ruse in
an age when Facebook, Twitter and a host of
[15] other social networks are free -- the man behind
the idea assures you it is not.
    "This is 100% real, and I believe there is a need
and an audience for this service," said James
Touchi-Peters, Netropolitan's founder.
    Touchi-Peters, 48, a composer and former
[20] conductor of the Minnesota Philharmonic Or-

chestra, said he had trouble finding people to
whom he could relate on other social sites.
    "I saw a need for an environment where you
could talk about the finer things in life without
[25] backlash -- an environment where people could
share similar likes and experiences," he said.
    The hefty initiation fee, he said, "ensures that
our membership remains exclusive, but also
private."
[30]    Members must be at least 21 years old and
must register using their real names. Once in,
they may form groups around common
interests, but will have access to posts and status
updates by all other users.
[35]    There are no ads, the site is not indexed by
search engines, and moderators are active at all

times to police bad behavior (like spamming ads
for your own business).
    Clicking an ever-present button will call up a
[40] "Member Service Associate" to provide help
with the site at any time. That's a nicety that the
folks at Netropolitan want to make sure isn't
abused by its anticipated clientele, though.
    "Please understand that Netropolitan is NOT a
[45] concierge service," the site's FAQ section reads.
"Our Member Service Associates will not book
you a charter jet, or find you tickets to a sold-out
Broadway show. They exist solely to help
members technically navigate and find their way
[50] around the social club."
    Touchi-Peters declined to say how big he hopes
the site's user base will grow. It has been seeded
with "a select group of pre-qualified members"
and will always be exclusive, he said.
[55]    And if it all comes off as just so elitist, Touchi-
Peters notes that it's an online, and mobile, idea
with plenty of real-word precedent.
    "We view Netropolitan.club in the same light as
any country club out there," he said. "They have
[60] initiation fees and yearly dues for members.
Netropolitan is an online country club, focused
on connecting members around the world. We
believe there is a need for a community like this,
and we are filling the need."
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/16/tech/social-media/netropolitan-
social-media/index.html?hpt=te_r1