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Flax piupiu that bought luck in Battle of Jutland goes on display

Edit NZ Herald 23 May 2016
A Maori grass skirt worn by a British naval captain during World War I's largest sea battle has gone on display. The traditional flax piupiu skirt was seen as the item of luck that saw the battleship HMS New Zealand survive the... ....

Physical activity can lower the risk of 13 different cancers, claims new study

Edit DNA India 23 May 2016
A new US study has found a link between higher levels of physical activity and lower risks for 13 different types of cancers, including three of the top four leading cancers among men and women worldwide ... of physical activity between 1987 and 2004 ... Overall, a higher level of physical activity was associated with a 7% lower risk of total cancer....

SNYC holds annual general meeting

Edit Nation 23 May 2016
There were general presentations on activities the SNYC has organised nationally and internationally like values for all, youth festival, youth buzz, youth conference, Sesel Enspir Mwan, gospel shows, youth fairs to name but some....

Is Fitbit An Accurate Way To Measure Our Health?

Edit Inquisitr 23 May 2016
The activity tracker Fitbit is marketed as a device that can help monitor things such as your heart rate to better improve your lifestyle, but according to a new study Fitbit might not be as accurate as advertised ... In order to get a fair reading, researchers asked 43 adults to participate in different levels of activity throughout a 65-minute session, from jogging to jump-roping to treadmill running....

Death toll from Indonesian volcano climbs to six

Edit Dawn 23 May 2016
Three people also remain in a critical condition after Mount Sinabung, a highly-active volcano on Sumatra island, unleashed a series of fresh eruptions on Saturday afternoon, disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said ... “There shouldn’t have been any public activity [within the red zone].” Many living in temporary shelters had begun moving back to their farms for economic reasons, despite repeated warnings, he added....

UPDATE 1-Stada counters activist investor's board move with its own candidates

Edit Reuters 23 May 2016
* Active Ownership says expects entire board to be newly elected (Adds statement from Active Ownership, paragraphs 5-7) ....

Older and Bolder Dancers of Oklahoma City kick up their heels to inspire others

Edit The Oklahoman 23 May 2016
Staying active ... “My mother was always really active, and when she moved here from Kansas City, which is our hometown, she wanted to be able to dance ... “It helped her to keep active, people she could visit and talk with, and when she could no longer dance, she still wanted to attend ... We do chair yoga, we do laughing yoga, we do all kinds of things to keep them young and active,” Endres said....

Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Kills At Least 7

Edit WPTV 23 May 2016
Since then, it's been highly active, and the government declared a danger zone around the mountain ... Mount Sinabung has killed at least 25 and displaced tens of thousands of residents since becoming active in 2010 ... ....

A day at the museum

Edit The Hindu 23 May 2016
This has a calendar of 16 interactive activities and educational programmes to engage the young audience with the museum collection and environment ... Activities include painting, printmaking, art of puppetry and making paper masks. ....

Can exercise really reduce the risk of getting cancer?

Edit The Guardian 23 May 2016
While it hasn’t been proved that physical activity mitigates your likelihood of getting the disease, the evidence shows a strong link – so get moving ... Which is just as well, since almost one-third of adults are classified as “inactive” ... Gammon says the data was based on four hours of activity a week – the standard recommendation to prevent heart disease. How active you have to be to reduce your cancer risk is unknown ... Get on your bike ... ....

More than 500 arrested in cannabis operation

Edit Otago Daily Times 23 May 2016
Detective inspector Craig Scott said the operation targeted those who cultivate and deal cannabis as the gateway drug to other criminal activities ... "This year police placed a strong emphasis on seizing the assets gained from drug dealing and assets used to assist and enable the criminal activity....

School fee hike: Parents want UT administration to redraft policy

Edit The Times of India 23 May 2016
Not satisfied with the draft policy formulated by the UT education department in order to regulate fees and commercial activities on school campus, The Chandigarh Parents Association (CPA) have submitted a representation to MP Kirron Kher demanding direction to redraft the policy and have the CBSE board and MHRD to intervene....

Revival of Sector 17 on cards, what about Sector 34?

Edit Indian Express 23 May 2016
It is also recommended that the sub-city centre needs to be transformed into a hub for all professionals, business and cultural activities ... A theatre street is proposed to hold street plays, exhibitions where audiences will seamlessly merge into the plaza, creating greater opportunity for casual gatherings, chance encounters, recreational activities and a pause point in the hustle bustle of the busy and crowded commercial complex....
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