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March 29, 2009 - April 4, 2009 Archives

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How about a little Sunday stroll for charity?

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Providence Journal file photo / MS Walk participants take to Colt State Park in Bristol. On April 19, walkers from all over the country will take to the sidewalks to raise money for multiple sclerosis, in the annual Walk......

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 Tags  Bristol RI   multiple sclerosis   Narragansett RI   walk   Walk MS  

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Films about trees and people to warm hearts

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

By Tom Meade Journal staff writer The Providence Neighborhood Planting Program plans to show two uplifting films about trees Friday at 5:30 p.m. in Providence. The group is a street tree planting and maintenance partnership of the Mary Elizabeth Sharpe......

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 Tags  films   Neighborhood Planting Program   Providence RI   Wangari Maathai  

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How to get first lady-like arms, Part 3: Annie get your guns

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

In Parts I and II, we've discussed ways to get you started exercising your arms, and getting them back into shape. This last installment is designed for those who really want to build muscle -- not bulky, body-builder type arms......

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 Tags  arms   Arnold Schwarzenegger   dumbells   pulldowns   rows   strength training   weights  

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It's April Fools' Day: How about a backwards workout?

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Jake Cotter, 11, laughs while using the family stationary bike. It may sound foolish, but mixing up your workout routine offers a fun way to try something new and strengthen muscles you don't always use. These tips come from......

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 Tags  April Fool's Day   backwards   laughing yoga   stationary bike   treadmill  

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How to avoid the bacteria that lurks in gyms

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Providence Journal photo / Mary Murphy With reports of a late-season flu outbreak here in Rhode Island flourishing, it's time to take a look at how to keep yourself safe from the germs that linger in the gym. American......

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 Tags  American Fitness   ASDS   bacteria   gym germs   health   workouts  

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Wading with whales in Mystic

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By Tom Meade    Email

Here's an opportunity not to be missed. The Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is offering a limited-time beluga meet-and-greet training program. Throughout this spring break season, which runs until April 20, guests have the rare opportunity to get in......

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 Tags  beluga whales   Connecticut   husbandry   Mystic Aquarium  

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