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Canadian teenager questioned by police for carving name into 8th century Japanese temple

Toshodaiji Temple (Getty Images ) A Canadian teenager has been questioned by police for allegedly carving his name into a wooden pillar at an 8th century temple in Japan. The 17-year-old boy sparked fury among locals after defacing the UNESCO-listed Toshodaiji Kondo temple in Nara on Friday, July 7. A Japanese visitor saw the boy carving the pillar with his fingernail and told him to stop before notifying temple employees. He was later questioned by police on suspicion of violating the cultural properties of the protection law. “On the southwest side of Toshodaiji Kondo, there are wooden pillars supporting the…
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Lab Grown Diamonds on the Luxury Market: How Can They Gain a Competitive Advantage? 

Lab created diamonds, also known as lab grown or synthetic diamonds, have emerged as a sustainable and ethical alternative to natural diamonds. As these man-made gems gain popularity, they are increasingly making their way into the luxury market. However, to gain a competitive advantage, lab grown diamonds need to distinguish themselves from their natural counterparts. This article explores the strategies lab created diamonds can employ to gain a competitive edge in the luxury market.  One way lab grown diamonds can differentiate themselves is by emphasizing their sustainable and ethical qualities. Consumers today are increasingly conscious of the environmental and social…
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Roundnet- A Fun, Inclusive Activity for Physical Education

Roundnet, commonly known by the brand name Spikeball, is a fast-paced and exciting sport that has been growing in popularity around the world. It’s a team sport that is played with a small trampoline-like net and a ball. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the rules, gameplay and benefits of roundnet. background Spikeball was invented in 1989 by Jeff Knurek, who was looking for a way to create a new and exciting beach game. He created a prototype of the game using a mini trampoline and a beach ball, and the game quickly gained popularity among…
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Eating a Mediterranean-Style Diet May Equal Taking 4,000 More Steps

New research is suggesting that what we eat can also help contribute to our daily step goals by as much as 4,000 additional steps. People who had a healthier, Mediterranean-type diet were found to have better physical fitness. Eating healthily was associated with better metabolic health, as well. For many people getting enough “steps in” has become part of a daily fitness goal. So much so that everything from Google Maps to Apple Watches helps us keep track of how many steps we’ve taken in a day. But new research is suggesting that what we eat can also help contribute…
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I’m a gym girl – I’m not toned, tan, fit, nor ready for summer but I will 100% be in a dental floss bikini all season

A FITNESS fan said she’s nowhere near ready for summer — but that’s not stopped her from hitting the beach. She may not have the figure or bronzed glow she wants, but she’ll be rocking a dental floss bikini all season. 2 Lily, a gym girl, said she’s not anywhere near summer body readyCredit: TIKTOK/@lilytings Lily (@lilytings) shared the workout video with over 200,000 TikTok followers. The body-positive influencer said that even though she’s not where she wants to be physically for the warmer weather, it’s not going to stop her from having fun. She used lyrics by Snoop Dogg…
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Man Turned ChatGPT Into a Fitness AI That Helped Him Lose 26 Pounds

A desk worker who hated running asked ChatGPT to write a workout plan to make him enjoy exercising. Now he runs 6 days a week and loves it. Along the way, he has lost weight and improved his health. ChatGPT has the power to provide accessible coaching — but be wary of errors and other limitations. loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app A Seattle-based technologist said he got hooked on a running routine, improved his health, and lost 26 pounds — not…
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Summer Rejuvenation: Reflecting on the Past and Planning for the Future

Jeff Mushkin Jeff was first exposed to SPARK in 2004 while working for the Shasta County Public Health Department in California. He became a SPARK trainer in 2005 and oversaw the SPARK Community Grant Program for Shasta County until 2007 when he joined the SPARK team. Jeff has spent the past 12+ years in SPARK curriculum design, professional development, and equipment selection. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, a master’s degree in Public Health, and over 20 years of experience in physical education, health, and nutrition. Jeff spends his time with his wife Julie, daughter Katie,…
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Laziest fitness freak ‘walks’ on a treadmill while binging on alcohol & snacks; watch

Are you a fitness freak? If you are seriously concerned about your health, regular walking must be on your workout list. There are innumerable health benefits of walking and one can obtain the best benefits of walking in the open environment. However, many people are unable to dedicate a specific time to walking; the treadmill gives them the ultimate solution to maintain their health. Apart from walking, a fitness freak needs to follow a specific diet to achieve more health benefits. However, you might not have ever seen or heard of any fitness freak walking on a treadmill while enjoying…