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Bloomsday Security: Changes Will Be Made In Wake Of Boston Attack

Bloomsday Security: Changes Will Be Made In Wake Of Boston Attack
SPOKANE, Wash – Nearly 50,000 people will cross the finish line in the 37th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run on Sunday, May 5th – and this year more than ever, in the wake of the attack in Boston, security issues are taking center stage. "We're really heartbroken to see that happen

Bloomsday Security: Changes Will Be Made In Wake Of Boston Attack

Bloomsday Security: Changes Will Be Made In Wake Of Boston Attack
SPOKANE, Wash – Nearly 50,000 people will cross the finish line in the 37th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run on Sunday, May 5th – and this year more than ever, in the wake of the attack in Boston, security issues are taking center stage. "We're really heartbroken to see that happen

READ IT: Bloomsday Statement Regarding Boston Marathon Explosions

READ IT: Bloomsday Statement Regarding Boston Marathon Explosions
STATEMENT FROM BLOOMSDAY OFFICIALS: We at Bloomsday are heartbroken about the events at the Boston Marathon, and we extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families. We are saddened that such a wonderful celebration of health and fitness ended in tragedy.Since our own event will take

Joe Weider, fitness mentor to Schwarzenegger, dies

Joe Weider, fitness mentor to Schwarzenegger, dies
By JOHN ROGERSAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Joe Weider, a legendary figure in bodybuilding who helped popularize the sport worldwide and played a key role in introducing a charismatic young weightlifter named Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world, died Saturday. He was 93. Weider's publicist

Analysts predicting slow start for 'ultra-HD' TVs

Analysts predicting slow start for 'ultra-HD' TVs
By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) - "Ultra-HD" TVs are set to be the talk of International CES, the gadget show kicking off this week in Las Vegas. But the televisions aren't likely to account for much of the market even four years down the road. That is the conclusion of

Black women battle obesity with dialogue, action

Black women battle obesity with dialogue, action
By By STACY A. ANDERSONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it was a matter of life or death. Toni Carey wanted a fresh start after a bad breakup. All three have launched individual campaigns that reflect an emerging priority for

Recall news

Recall news
By The Associated Press The following recalls have been announced: ____ LED TVs DETAILS: Haier 42-inch LED TVs imported by Haier America Trading L.L.C. of New York, N.Y., and sold at Fry's Electronics and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers

Facebook, GE launch Olympics app

Facebook, GE launch Olympics app
NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook and General Electric launched an Olympics-themed app to get people to share health goals with their friends, from eating better to exercising. Called HealthyShare, the free application gives users health challenges inspired by Olympic