Gary Picariello
I've traveled the world as a Broadcast Journalist working for the American Forces Radio & Television Service in the United States Air Force. Now happily retired after 23 years of service, and after re-settling in Southern Italy with my wife and daughter we've relocated to upstate New York while our daughter attends college.
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Is that Trip to the Emergency Room REALLY Necessary?A recent study that looks at upstate New York ER visits finds that over half-a-million could be resolved quicker and cheaper by local healthcare providers.
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Dried Plums and Your BonesMention the word "plum" and you'll probably think of a constipation cure instead of a natural remedy for increasing bone strength. But research is showing that plums do a lot more than just loosen up your stools.
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Rochester General Hospital Goes ElectronicFor Rochester General hospital, electronic files brings the complexities of maintaining and accessing patient records into the digital age.
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Chronic Dry Eye and YOUChronic Dry Eye is a medical condition that can be caused by any number of things including age, contact lens wear and even as a reaction to some medications. A little common sense can help prevent its onset.
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A Visit to Belhurst Castle in Geneva, New YorkA castle in New York's Finger Lakes region? Believe it, baby! So pack your bags and get ready to be pampered!
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Dig This: Urban Farming in Rochester, New YorkMore and more individuals are "going green" and growing vegetable gardens in and around the city of Rochester as a means to feed the hungry, both for themselves and for others.
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To Work at Home or Not Work at HomeMore and more men and women are working at home than ever before. But is working at home right for you?
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Book Review: Hand of FireA long-overdue new book on super-hero artist Jack Kirby that does more than just re-hash familiar points of his storied career as the creator/co-creator/architect of the Marvel Comics Universe.
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Spice Up Your HealthIt’s a rare spice or herb that doesn’t contain some type of medicinal benefit. The thing is we often lose sight of how spices can improve our health because our thinking leans more toward using spices as a meal-enhancer rather than a health-enhancer.
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Vets Who Go Back to School (Part One in a Series)For many veterans, the sacrifices of military life is a walk-in-the-park compared to the adjustment of going back to school
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Palliative Care and Your Loved OnesPalliative care includes a team of interdisciplinary professionals that work together with primary care doctors and staff and provide care options appropriate to a specific patient.
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All I Want for Christmas is a New ToolboxMen need tools. I'm pretty sure it's imprinted in our DNA. But before you rush out and purchase one of everything. Think about what you need and how you'll use it. Chances are, a set of the "basics" will suffice every time.
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One Glass at a Time: Exploring the Seneca Lake Wine TrailThe state of New York's "Finger Lakes" region is a wine-taster's paradise, with several dozen wineries awaiting you with open arms (and well-stocked wine cellars)!
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Talk About Cheesy: The Finger Lakes Region Cheese TrailNew York state's Finger Lakes region "Cheese Trail" combines great scenery with tasty cheddar and offers visitors even more reasons to visit, eat and drink (not necessarily in that order)!
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Metabolic Syndrome and the HolidaysMedical experts say there are five metabolic risk factors. If you have three or more you may want to be examined by a medical professional for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome.
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Downtown Rochester, NY: Park AvenuePark Avenue is the conduit for everything great regarding downtown Rochester, NY. Not too big, not to small but with something for everybody!
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Rochester, New York: The Spirit of the HolidaysDowntown Rochester's most famous thorough-fare is kicking off the holiday season in grand order and you're invited! -
Christmas Tree Farms in Rochester, New YorkSure, you could settle for an artificial Christmas tree this winter, but why not get a real one. And better yet, why not cut it yourself?
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How to Get the Most Life Out of Your Live Christmas TreeWhat's the use of getting a live Christmas tree if it dries up before you can re-plant it? Some common sense tips are all you need to keep your tree growing strong long after the holidays.
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This Thanksgiving: Eat Soup and Lose Weight?The benefits of soup before, during and after the Thanksgiving meal can save your waistline from a lot of non-nutritional abuse!
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Your Pre-Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving and Post-Thanksgiving Day Workout!The Thanksgiving meal, with its stuffing and pies can wreak havok on your waistline. The key to surviving is scheduling a working on the day before and day after, to include Thanksgiving Day itself.
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You Really Can Save Money by Clipping CouponsThere are a lot of money-saving coupons to be found in your local newspaper. How much money you can actually save the next time you go shopping depends on how much time you spend scrutinizing the coupons that are available.
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Zumba Dancing: All the RageZumba dance is fast-becoming (if it isn't already) all the rage and it's easy to see why: with a combination of Latin music and fast-paced dance, Zumba dance burns calories and give your heart a great workout!
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Legacy Craft FairThe Legacy Craft fair is one of many craft fairs in the greater Rochester area that give local crafts-people an opportunity to show off their skills and hopefully make a few bucks as well.
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A Veteran Reflects on Veterans DayUnless you've spent decades overseas, it's easy to lose sight of the enormous freedoms we enjoy in the United States and often take for granted.Also published on: -
Get the Point: Is Acupuncture Right for You?Over 2000 years later, acupuncture proves the Chinese knew a good thing when they saw it.
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Now That's Scary: The Downtown Ithaca Haunted History TourA creative and haunted look at the misdeeds of small-town America
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November is Diabetes Awareness MonthAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of all American adults are destined to develop diabetes or pre-diabetes by 2020 if they don’t make significant changes to the way they currently live.
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Sitting and Staying HealthySitting is everything: Sitting at a 130 degree angle puts less strain on your back. Much less it turns out than hunching forward or even sitting straight up
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Cranberries Are Good All Year LongMore and more medical circles are touting the cranberry as the next “super food” thanks to the level of antioxidants, vitamin C and cholesterol reducing fiber contained there in.
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How Much Salt? Think Twice Before Reaching for the Salt ShakerA startling 59 percent of Americans say they’re not concerned with their sodium intake, and a whopping 70 percent of Americans don’t know how much sodium they need each day.
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The Art of "Vine" DiningKnown for fine wines, New York's Finger Lakes region is also known for a good meal as area vineyards supplement their wine tasting with a full course meal.
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A Day Trip to Elmira, New YorkThe town of Elmira, NY is famous for being Mark Twain's summer retreat. But you don't have to be a literary genius to enjoy the local surroundings and historical flavor.
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More Adventures in Toronto, Canada: The Toronto ZooThe Toronto Zoo is one of the largest and most impressive zoo's in the world.
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Nothing Common About "The Commons""The Commons" is the name of the downtown section of Ithaca, NY but there's nothing "common" about it! A refuge for visitors, students and everyone else in between, the Commons offers something for everyone.
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Adventures in Toronto, Canada: Dr Flea’s Flea MarketToronto's most famous and possibly largest flea market has something for everyone. One and new, big or small, there are hidden treasures to be found!
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Adventures in Toronto, Canada: Downtown YongeDowntown Yonge is Toronto's most popular and most frequented part of the city. The phrase "Something for everyone" doesn't even begin to describe what awaits visitors!
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How the Military Prepared Me for a Career in Freelance WritingThe same principles that create success in the military: have and achieving goals in addition to work ethic and discipline translate quite well in the civilian sector)
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You and Your MattressComfort is ultimately based on a good night's sleep. So it's only right that some time and effort go into the purchase of a mattress.
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Lower Back Pain and You!Lower back pain may be inevitable but there's a lot you can do to lower the risk
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Lead Poisoning and Your ChildrenAlthough lead-based paint was banned in the United States in 1978, 40% of US housing units still contain some led based paint.
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The Benefits of ChocolateRecent studeis show a corolation between consuming dark chocolate and reducing the risk of heart disease.
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Time Management for StudentsKids are busier then ever these day. But some common sense time management tips can help your kids get the most out an already packed school day.
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Strict Form or Cheating?Each method has its place, but experience should determine how you get the weight from Point A to Point B
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Gravina Di Puglia Yields Its Historic PastArcheological study and excavation that began in earnest in the summer of 2000 has offered jigsaw-like clues as to the rise and fall of the small settlement of Vagnari.
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Folklore Dances of Southern ItalyPart folklore and part urban legend, the pizzica taranta has evolved from folklore and urban legend into a folk dance still observed and honored in Southern Italy.
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Sleep in a Monastery on Your Vacation!A monastery or convent provides just as much comfort and relaxation as a hotel. So what are you waiting for?
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An Aweasome Dinosaur Exhibit at the Rochester NY Museum and Science CenterThe Colossal Dinosaurs exhibit is interactive in the best sense of the word as visitors learn about this great creatures by look, touch and smell! -
Internet Workouts Save You Time and MoneyThe internet is a personal treasure trove of weight training information! So why aren't you taking advantage of it?
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The Benefits of Split TrainingSplit training basically breaks up your workout so that each day you are training a different group of muscles. The result being the muscles never get stale and benefit for maximum growth!
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The Joy of Power WalkingRegular walking is much too relaxed to really reap any tangible benefits. Power walking on the other hand uses virtaully all the muscles in your lower body including your arms.
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The Adrenalin Zone in Bari, ItalyThe Adrenalin Zone in Bari, Italy is an "aerial amusement park" that relies on your skill and agility room start to finish.
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Bari's Petruzzelli Opera House in ItalyFinally rebuilt and reopened after a closure of nearly 20 years, the Petruzzelli Opera is back in business and better than ever.
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The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, ItalyOver 170 years of locomotive history is contained in a refurbished Bourbon factory and it's a trip worth taking.
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Benefits of 100-repetition Workouts!100 rep workouts should not be done constantlly but a 2-week cycle within the larger framework of your normal workout routine will really shock your muscles like never before!
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The Importance of Repetition VariationHOW your perform each repetition is just as important as HOW MANYrepetitions you do!
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Negative Reps Are a Positive Addition to Your Workout!Negative Repetitions force you to fight gravitiy while lowering the bar during curls, bench press or any other weight exercise which in turn forces the muscles to adapt to heavier weight.
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Christmas Markets in Rome: Piazza NavonaThe Christmas Market in Piazza Navona has been an annual event for ages and shows no sigs of ending any time soon! -
Shoulder Shrugs Are Nothing to Shrug At!Because the traps and delts are great stabilizers for pretty much everything you do in the gym, shoulder shrugs as a great finishing exercise for pretty much all your chest, shoulder and back routines!
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Bounce Back from Muscle Fatigue!Too much of a good thing in the gym will make muscle and strength gains come to a crashing halt. Sometimes all you need is a break.
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Reverse barbell Curls and YOU!Reverse barbell curls may hammer your forearms into submission but the end result is more biceps strength and muscle mass!
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The Torino Egyptian MuseumOne of the most important collections of Egyptian culture in the entire world and presented in an easy-to-appreciate format.
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Adventures in Trani, ItalyThere's a lot more than meets the eye to this seemingly quiet port city off Southern Italy's Adriatic Coast!
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Genova, Italy Marine Park AquariumSure there's fish - that's to be expected! But never has there been so many species that were so accessible! You look, you'll even touch and you'll probably even get wet! That's the whole point!
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Work Those Abs!Crunches are often discounted as effective abdominal builders. In truth the crunch sculpts the abs and doesn't put stress on the lower back like conventional sit-ups do!
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EZ Curl Bar Vs. Straight BarThe actual difference between the EZ curl barbell and a straight barbell in terms of muscle growth is minimal. The EZ curl bar may offer better long-term benefits.
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Protein and Creatine - A Bodybuilder's Best Friend?There are quite a few supplements on the market these days. But as muscle-enhancers go, protein and creatine may be all you really need to make your muscles grow.
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Pescara All Year Long!This coastal town offers fun year-round thanks to the beach in its front yard and the mountouns in back!
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Venice Means Carnevale!If you're going to go to Venice you might as well schedule your trip during Carnavale!
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A Visit to Marostica!The medieval town of Marostica is cut from a page out of King Arthur's Court with a imposing castle that encloses the entire town within it's walls!
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Get Back to Basics with These Great Core-Strength Exercises!Lions, tigers and bears don't rely on pumping iron to increase their strength and agility! And neither will you after you add these exercises to your fitness regime.
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Skipping Rope for Overall Fitness!Skipping rope burns calories and builds coordination and endurance. It's also a heck of lot cheaper than joining a gym!
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I Love Pull-ups!Pull-ups are easy to do in theory but often difficult to do in actual execution! Hoisting your own bodyweight may be the challenge. There are some simple exercises to help you get over the pull-up hump!
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A Day at the Oria FestivalThe Oria festival is one of the most popular Renaissance Fairs in the Puglia Region and is held annually in the month of August. -
What, How Much and when You Eat All Effect Your Fitness ObjectivesSmaller meals eaten throughout the day give you more fuel to burn in the gym!
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The Sagra Di PesceIf you like to eat fish then you'll love the Sagra di Pesce! A festival that shines a spotlight on fish and offers plenty of opportunity to eat it!
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Strength and Fitness: You Achieve What You Believe!It's important to believe in your ability to reach your short and long-term fitness goals.
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More Great Exercises for Your ChestAs much as I enjoy the standard barbell bench press, it's the dumbbell press that often gives me the most satisfaction when working my pecs!
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Niagara Falls: The Good, the Bad and the UglyThe stunning natural beauty of Niagara Falls is offset by high prices on virtually everything.
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Wrist Exercises: The Key to Your Workout Regimen!Strong wrists are the foundation for good form and movement which in turn enable you to make postive gains in strength and muscle mass.
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The Best Calf-Building Routine EVERThe calf muscle is often relegated to the "muscle-group-I-should-have-worked-on-but-didn't" category. Not anymore! Here are some simple exercises you can do anywhere and anytime! -
The Joy of DIPSDips work your upper body with a focus on the triceps, the front and back of the shoulder with the remaining effort benefitting the biceps. What more could you possibly ask for?? -
Lose Weight by Adding Fiber to Your DietExercise and diet go hand in hand when you want to manage weight, but the cornerstone of your efforts should be FIBER! -
Living on the Edge: The City of PozzuoliPozzuoli is the departure point for ferryboats traveling to the outer islands in the Gulf of Naples and is historically significant even to this day.
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The Island of Capri's Blue GrottoThe Blue Grotto is famous for it's transparent shimmering blue water and the almost glow-in-the-dark qualities of the grotto interior.
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I Want My Mummy! - A Visit to Palermo's Capuchin CatacombsMummification may have been outlawed in 1881, but more than few well-preserved exceptions can be found here.
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Stile Mediterraneo: Promoting the Mediterranean Cuisine and Lifestyle of Puglia and Southern Italy!What better way to learn the unique cuisine of Southern Italy's Puglia Region than by immersing yourself in a hands-on cooking class!
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Water Parks in the Puglia RegionIf you wanted to visit a water park, you typically had to head to northern Italy. Fortunately, that is no longer the case as the Puglia regions boasts not one, not two, but THREE super-fun water parks!
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Bike and Wine Tours in the Puglia Region!What better way to experience the Puglia region than by bike? And what better way to enjoy the region's famous wine than by learning about it first hand! -
Theme Parks in the Puglia Region!Gone are the days when you had to travel to northern Italy to ride a roller-coaster! There are two great theme parks in the Puglia region and both are worth your attention!
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The Real Deal on Static Contraction TrainingStatic Contraction Training focuses on the middle of 3 phases of weight movement: Positive, Static and Negative
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Free Weights or a Weight Machine?Both free weight and weight machines offer benefits. It really comes down to what your workout goals are.
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Lift Heavy Weights!Lifting heavy weight boosts your metabolism, increases your strength and muscle and burns fat! -
Traveling the MurgeThe Murge is a wide expanse of land in which lie some of the Puglia Region's most historic towns.
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A Visit to LocorotondoThe town of Locorotondo is famous for its sparkling white wine, but that shouldn't be your only reason for visiting! -
A Day Trip to CasamassimaDespite the arrival of a mega-mall on the outskirts of town, Casamassima has managed to hold on to its identity.
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I Hate SpamSpam can wreak havoc on even the most security-minded e-mail users.
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Power Walking with Dumb BellsThe natural arm swing that comes with power walking is made-to-order for the addition of small dumb bells which in turn creates a great arm-toning work out.
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A Great Looking Back!The back is often overlooked in favor of the frontal upper body: pecs, arms and stomach. But some simple tips and exercises can give you a great looking back in no time. -
Say Goodbye to Flabby Arms!Flabby arms are simply hiding the muscles underneath! You CAN lose the flab and tone up those muscles, but it takes a little bit of work.
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Grottaglie: Ceramics Capital of PugliaThe rich soil of the Grottaglian countryside is a deep red: the perfect composition for clay and the main ingredient for terracotta. And the very foundation on which the town of Grottaglie has literally built itself.
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Altamura: My Kind of Town!Far from being the typical "medieval" village, the town of Altamura showcases an exciting mix of "long ago" and REAL long ago! -
The Real Deal on Sleep LossLiving life full throttle with little sleep might seem impressive when you're 20, but in the long run this type of lifestyle does more harm than good.
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Say Goodbye to Face FatThe face is made of muscles and any time you have muscles they can be worked out! So start working out that face of yours and tone up your cheeks and chin!
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5 Google Docs Tips for Smarter Working, Smarter CollaborationEasy to use and almost limitless in scope, the question is why AREN'T you using Google Docs?
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The Medieval Town of Mottola: No Ordinary Small TownWhether exploring the nearby canyon or walking the ancient cobblestone streets, the town of Mottola will keep your interest! -
A Healthy Body Means a Healthy Mind: Physical Activities for Cognitive MaintenanceStaying mentally active makes for great "brain food," but don't discount physical fitness for jump-starting the brain!
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Health and Wellness: The Benefits of SilenceWhat you think about can affect your stress levels, so try to leave yourself a few minutes to think of nothing at all. -
Health and Wellness: Your Friend the Push-up!Whether your goals are just to tone your arms, shoulders and pecs or grow BIG versions of the same, the basic push-up is really all you need to get you on your way!
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Health and Wellness: A Chuckle a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayModern science is acknowledging that a chuckle a day can provide a great jump-start to health and well being.
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Che Brutta Figura!!!No matter what country you're in, there are some things that just don't make sense. Sometimes it's just better to accept the culture at face value.
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I Am ThirdI Am Third will appeal to everyone who has had to come face-to-face with adversity.
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Walt Disney and Marvel Entertainment: A Match Made in Comic-Book Heaven!Walt Disney Productions recently acquired comic book publishing giant Marvel Entertainment for the low, low price of 4 billion dollars.
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(My) Top Five Sports Films!The subject of sports has always provided a great metephor for life. Despite the over-used sports-template from Rocky, some great sports films still manage to rise to the top of theDespite the heap.
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Alexandria, Egypt: Leave the Bikini at Home!Beautiful beaches, romantic sunsets and clothed bathers?
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Classic Movies of the 1980's: Grave of the FirefliesWWII through the eyes of two children is startling, realistic and unforgettable.
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Classic 1980's Albums: YES: 90125YES' 90125 album not only gave the band a number one hit with "Owner of a Lonely Heart", but the CD also went multi-platinum selling in the neighborhood of 6 million units.
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Running More Than One Business?? of Course You Can!What are the principals involved in starting and operating multiple businesses effectively? Inspiration and perspiration can only get you so far. Much more important are ORGANIZATION, SYSTEMS, and COMMUNICATION.
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There Really Are Free Things to Do in Costa RicaExcluding the obvious free activities like hiking, walking on the beach and sunbathing, there ARE free things to do in Costa Rica. It depends on where you go and at what time of the year and above all how you want to spend your time.
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2009 World Nude Day: Dropping Your Trousers for the Common GoodWorld Nude Day originated in New Zealand. Now, I'm still not entirely sure what goes on in New Zealand, but I can tell you that for at least one day out of the year whatever IS going on over there is happening in the NUDE.
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The (Healing) Power of ForgivenessTo forgive and forget? Easier said than done but the truth is, the act of forgiveness can cut your stress in half.
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Online Education and YouMen and women who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to take classes and study due to career, family and time restraints can seek out educational opportunities like never before.
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Memories of Thule, GreenlandPut yourself in an environment where you're surrounded by glaciers, don't have much of an option on who your neighbors are or what you can do in your free time, and you tend to look for the best in things.
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Technologically Challenged!So you don't really fit the description of "techno-geek?" Don't worry -- there are plenty of resources out there to help you be more informed.
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Foreign Language Summer CampsTrying to learn a foreign language in a classroom once or twice a week is close to impossible. Seriously, how much French or Spanish did you learn back in school? Several weeks in the right environment can yield the proper results.
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A Gormiti in My Pocket!Gormiti are little creatures that are...I don't know: part dragon...part rock man...part bad acid trip.
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On the Cusp of 25Surely over the years we've both had our moments of feeling fed up with one another. But not so fed up that we wanted to pack our bags and head out the door.
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Overview: "The Dark Knight"Dark Knight star Christian Bale makes donning Batman's black cowl as natural as you or I dressing for work in the morning
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My Biggest New Year's Resolution and 5 Ways to Keep It: Make at Least 10 Professional Contacts in 2009There are times when I need to ask questions about my writing and writing in general and do it with someone who doesn't treat knowledge like it is privileged information.
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Twilight Allows for a Little VisionTeen angst has always done well at the box office and TWILIGHT- the movie is just another in a long line of stories that began with Rebel Without a Cause and evolved into The Outsiders, Dawson's Creek and everything else in between.
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Vacationing by Motor-Home!Vacationing via a motor-home involves a lot of give and take. From sleeping to eating to washing you are never, ever really ALONE.
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Vacation in Croatia!Great food, stunning beaches and a pretty decent exchange rate makes Croatia a affordable and worthwhile travel spot for singles and families alike!
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Is it Jealousy or Lack of Social Skills?I really enjoy spending time with my spouse -- she's funny, intelligent, insightful and more. So why does this get misconstrued as jealousy?
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The Benefit of Water-WorkoutsWalking one mile in the water provides a workout similar to walking two miles on land, burning up to twice the calories in the same amount of time.
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So Why Are Arguments Good?According to sixwise.com, the top 5 things that couples argue about are money, sex, work, children and housework. Uh oh. Maybe I should start to worry just a little bit.
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Getting the Most Out of Running on the BeachRunning on the beach burns more calories than running on solid ground -- and that's good news for you!
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Evander Holyfield: Just Another Bum from the Neighborhood?Forget the house, the mortgage, and the 17 bathrooms. What about the kids? At last count it was 11 kids from what -- 5 or 6 different women?
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Me and My Gas-powered BicycleWhy should I buy a motorcycle when I can motorize my bicycle?
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Italian Beaches: A Whole Lotta Lovin' Going OnApparently,11:00 AM is a time of day when the 'ol hormones are hitting 7 on the Richter scale because we swam right into the middle an aquatic lover's lane.
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Zombies in Real LifeAccording to the TIME article, back in 1978, a man called Clairvius Narcisse turned up alive and well and a little worn around the edges after having been declared dead and buried nearly 2 decades before.
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The Difference Between Fortune and LuckA person can't just wait for either good fortune or good luck to arrive. You create your own luck by the opportunities you take and or make.
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The New (Old) Art of Speaking Face-to-FaceThe Internet has done a great job of eliminating the need to get "personal" and as a result a multi-million dollar industry was born!
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Bold and Beautiful: A (Not So) Guilty Pleasure?This program I more I see this program, the less I feel it is THAT different from real life.....
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Pope Benedict XVI: The Man Really CAN Work MiraclesCitizens have been compaining about the lack of significant city-upgrades for some time -- that is -- until the Pope scheduled a visit. Now THAT'S clout.
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Book Review: Kirby: King of ComicsVirtually every comic book character that has found a place in the public's consciousness can be traced to Jack Kirby! So why isn't this man receiving the proper credit?
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The Attraction Academy: Class is Now in Session!A few sessions in the Attraction Academy and you'll never worry about how to meet that special someone (especially when that person is in the middle of a crowded, noisy night club.
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Shark Cartilage: The New Wonder Drug?The active component of shark cartilage responsible for the regeneration of connective tissue is glucosamine, which makes shark cartilage especially attractive to bodybuilders and power-lifters.
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The Enneagram and YOUThe Eeneagram is broken down into 9 categories and we may use traits of each in our lives.
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Laughter Redeux: Learning to Laugh -- it CAN Be Taught!Children laugh 300- 400 times a day while the average adult a mere 12 -15. What the heck happened in our lives over time that we lost so much of our sense of humor?
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"Free" Student HousingAre landlords who offer "free rent" in exchange fo sex a few times a month preying on students or providing a service?
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More Housework....More Sex...?I do more than my fair share of chores around the house, but that's never been cause for my wife to shed her clothes.
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Laughing at LifeLaughter really IS the best medicine and you don't need a perscription to have it!
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The Birth of FlexPetzNot everyone wants to own a pet. FLEXPETZ fills that void by keeping animals in the hands of those who really want them!
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Kissing 101Kissing may seem like just a matter of puckering up, but at the Kissing School, students learn there's much more to a simple smooch!
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I Hate Rats - Especially the New, Improved ModelRats have been around since prehistoric times and show no signs of going away any time soon.
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"Power Walking" as a Power Source?A new invention harnesses te power of walking and looks to be a viable energy source for everything from pace-makers to cell phones!
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Me, My Wife and the Vibro-Reclining ChairThe last time my back felt this good, I was single and serving in the Orient.
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Building a Better AircraftWings may hold all the secrets for improving flight performance
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Canyoning: Extreme Water and Then Some!Your objective: manuever your way up, down and all around rivers, waterfalls and rapids -- and do it all on foot!
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Get Ready for the Micro CarIs smaller really better? A lot of car buyers in Italy and Europe are atarting to think so!
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Bode Miller is BACK!In many ways, still the rebel of skiing, but Bode Miller seems to have harnessed his energy in the right direction.
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The Festival of FireLike some crazy scene out of the "Wicker Man" -- the 22 meter structure was set ablaze -- its flames licking the night time sky.
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The POPE is Coming to Brindisi, ItalyAt age 81, the Pope's "World Tour" for 2008 beats anything Madonna or Led Zepplin could hope to do -- and will probably be a lot more lucrative as well.
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Moving DAVIDTourist congestionand smog will send the statue of David packing.
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Carnevale' Means PARTY!The Carnevale' celebration in the small town Putignano is a real crowd-pleaser and has been for hundred's of years!
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Marvel Comics to Produce United Nations Comic BookThe United Nations has long been nicknamed the "Blue Hats" - due to the blue helmets UN workers wear out in the field. Turns out that might not be a bad idea for a super-hero costume.
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Guava: My Secret Fruit for 2008Referred to as the "poor man's apple" in the tropics -- the guava jus may be the healthiest fruit there is!
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The Real Deal on the 24-Hour FluFor 24 hours I felt lke World War III was being waged on my body. And then just a quickly as it appeared, all the pain and discomfort went away.
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What Do Jamie Lynn Spears and Pamela Anderson Tell Us About Ourselves?Nobody is paying either of these "stars" to set an example -- but they do by default and in the worst possible way.
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Remembering Lt. Joe PetrosinoLt. Joe Petrosino was a "super-cop" long before the term was ever invented. he made lots of friends and even more enemies and that may have been his downfall.
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Gayle Sayers: My Life and TimesChicago Bears Hall-of-Fame running back Gayle Sayers recaps the years since he hung up his cleats and show that day-to-living is a lot more competitive than teh NFL ever was.
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Pamela Anderson (and Her Breasts) Turn 40..!Pamela Anderson and even more important - Pamela Anderson's breasts -- have managed to survive and actually prosper in the ensuing years since Baywatch sank off the shores of Southern California.
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Conquered by a Kitten!The very things that turned me off about cats several years ago - namely their independence and free spirit - I now find quite appealing.
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A Visit from the Year 2036!Time-traveler John Titor mapped out some startling revelations: namely that A US civil war would erupt around 2004/2005, that a variant of mad-cow disease would kill millions, and that the United States will transition from having 1 president to having 5.
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Modern Day PiratesModern day pirates are less apt to carry a cutlass and more likely to carry AK-47s or even rocket-propelled grenades.
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If You're Out There Harry Houdini -- Give Us a Sign!When Harry's beloved mother died, Houdini began a long and ultimately unfilled quest to contact his deceased mum. A journey that almost overshadowed his fame as a magician.
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Plastic Surgery -- Hollywood StyleAlthough my daughter really enjoys National Geographic and Animal Planet, there's one show she likes a whole lot more: Dr. 91020.
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Do YOU Believe in Ghosts?A recent Associated Press poll showed that more and more individuals believe in ghosts and UFO's.
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You, Me, and a Smelly CigarI don't know why -- maybe it's because I don't smoke or maybe BECAUSE I don't smoke I have a heightened sense of smell - but whatever the reason, I feel like I can smell a cigar a block a way.
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Holiday Blues? Kick the Crap Out of Them!There are many factors that affect holiday depression including age, location and environment. But one of the big influences on how we feel may just be physical.
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Crazy About CryptoMundo!Cryptomundo is the number one cryptozoology site in the world. Cryptomundo, averaged nearly 2,000,000 page views per month from May to August 2007!
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The Benefits of Creatine to Athletes and Weightlifters (but Especially Weightliters)Creatine -- far from being some miracle drug that will make your muscles double in size or make your sex drive go into 6th gear -- is actually a naturally produced compound that supplies energy to mus
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Dishwashing Made Easy!My wife hates to admit it, but men are better at washing dishes than women.
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We Can Learn a Lot from Celebrity -NudesJust think of how many more views your content will get if you can boast of having un-retouched photos of last year's Associated Content "Writer of the Year."
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What's Mine is Mine and What's Yours is MineExperts say communication is the key -- which may be difficult if you wait until the bills start rolling in before you start talking.
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Creative CriticismI've been on both sides of the table -- the one giving the critique and the one receiving the criticism - and believe me, putting fancy names on criticism doesn't make said critique any more palatable.
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Get Dirty!Apparently the bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae is present in a variety of things in addition to dirt. But why does it make you feel good?
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Ma'am Would You Please Get Your BUTT Outta My Face!Some things were just NOT meant to be: an extra-large person in an extra small bikini for example.
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Beating Bullies at Their Own GameAccording to recent statistics, 160,000 students miss one day of school each year because of bullying.
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Like Father like Daughter?Women who have negative or less positive relationships with their dads were not attracted to men who looked like their male parents
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Oral Hygiene Goes High-TechResearchers are currently...well...researching the possibility of a vaccine that may one day prevent cavities.
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The Only Good Camping Trip is PlannedMake sure that someone "back home" knows where you are going and when you should return. That way if rescuers need to come find you, they know where to look
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MORE of What Men Are Really Thinking AboutA recent field experiment demonstrates when a man and woman meet for the first time, men may be more likely to think about sex
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Children at Age 50: A Cut-Off Age for Childbirth?Women have to consider two types of health: "general health" and "reproductive health." There's a big difference between the two.
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The Case of the Bloated StomachSimple things such as talking while eating, using a straw or sports bottle, chewing gum, eating when you're on the move, drinking from a water fountain and eating when you're upset can all cause bloating.
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The Real Deal About the Apple PeelWhen it comes to the apple, the skins don't taste nearly as good, but according to current research, the apple skin is IN.
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Sleeping Away Unwanted Pounds?How much you sleep and quite possibility the quality of your sleep may work in tandem to affect the hormonal activity tied to our appetites.
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Sipping Beer in the Finger Lakes Region: There's More in Rochester, New York Than Just WineBeer doesn't have to be wine's bastard cousin. The Finger Lakes region boasts several micro-breweries and they are worth visiting
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Microsoft Windows Tips and Tricks: My Computer Talks!Windows is equipped with a program called "Narrator" which is an accessibility option designed to assist readers who are blind or who have impaired vision.
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Employment Tips for GraduatesTake the time to determine your career goals.Many graduates are so keen on "graduating" that they lose sight on what to do once they're out of school.