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Taking brisk, half-hour walks just six times a month appeared to cut the risk of premature death by 44 percent among twins in a study researchers say is the first to separate the influences of heredity and exercise on longevity.

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Couchsurfing … www.couchsurfing.com is a social networking site with a real difference. The basic and essential purpose of it is to extend, free of charge, hospitality to others. In the main it is a ‘backpackers’ resource on one end and a network of people willing to adventure in their own homes by being willing to provide accomodation or meet up with ’surfers’.

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An essay about Organic and Biodynamic Foods. Organic/Biodynamic refers to the production method used to grow crops and process food. Organic/Biodynamic farms maintain and replenish soil fertility and health without the use of synthetic or artificial chemicals, such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

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http://www.naturalgourmet.ie – Roasted Butternut Squash, Ginger, Apple & Mint Risotto. A slow recipe for a Saturday or Sunday. Read more »

http://www.thegreenrepublic.co.uk – The Environmental Defense declares that the petroleum extraction programme in Canada is the 'Most destructive project on earth.' The programme is based in the oil sands of Canada and is known as the Tar Sands Project. What is particularly alarming is that even Peter Lougheed who was the Alberta Premier who began the project is requesting a drastic change in the project... Read more »