Astronauts keep fit, thanks to Tony
NASA will honor a late employee and Pearland resident on Nov.14 for his work in designing special exercise equipment for astronauts.

Pakistan army stages UAV shoot-down exercise - Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Navy ...
ISLAMABAD ? Pakistan?s army has conducted a military exercise to shoot down drones, the Defense Ministry said Friday in the wake of repeated incidents involving unmanned U.S. drones flying across the border from Afghanistan targeting militant hideouts.

1.5 million Kiwis exercise at least 5 days a week
If the figures are to be believed 1,578,046 adult New Zealanders complete at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week.

Stay active, even in the winter
When the thermometer drops, so do most people's inclination toward exercise.

Army Mela 2008' tomorrow
`Army Mela 2008', comprising an exhibition of modern military weapons and equipment and a military pageant, will be held here tomorrow. Defence Minister A K Antony will participate in the day-long mela and address a veterans' meet.

Beat the blahs
Beloit?s Anytime Fitness personal trainer Ellen Jensen works with Tom Ptacin on his bicep curls Thursday afternoon. Many people may lose motivation to work out when the weather turns colder, but local fitness experts stress the importance of keeping up a regular exercise routine.

Mind Games | Athletes must exercise the mind as well as the body
First in a series. Sports psychology has made impressive advances in the past 10 years in helping athletes play better and enjoy their game more. These athletes have discovered that the mind is just as important a piece of sports equipment as anything else. If your body's movements match your mind's intention, your game improves. The key to winning, it turns out, is in your head. It is your ...

Exercise caution to prevent hunting mishaps
Deer hunting season is here. Look in the woods and among the bare trees and falling leaves and you are likely to see a tree stand.

Nigeria: U.S. Hands Over $120,000 Radioactive Detection Equipment to FG
The United States government has handed over nuclear radiation detection equipment worth of $120,000.000 to the Nigeria government for monitoring and safeguarding radioactive materials.

Pass area cities, schools take part in drill
Gov. Schwarzenegger lead California through its largest emergency response exercise ever last Thursday to test the state's readiness and response to a big earthquake.

'Mind spa' comes to retirement hotspots; This is your brain on exercise
SARASOTA, Fla. - Seniors in this retirement hotspot diligently packed the local Y, sweating to keep their bodies in shape. But after their workout, several couldn't remember where they put their car keys.

Crews work to tow capsized barge to safety
By Michael Gorman THE VANGUARD NovaNewsNow.com What started as a major rescue late Wednesday from a barge in distress at sea is turning into a major operation to get the vessel to shore and prevent a fluid leak. The Atlantic Larch tug was towing equipment for harbour dredging when it encountered rough seas approximately 20 miles off the coast of Yarmouth...

175 pounds lighter, woman takes flight
Two years ago, Karen Daniel was wider around than she was tall.

Water recycler on space shuttle works in spurts
The new water recycler aboard the international space station faltered during startup testing on Friday, sending experts in NASA's Mission Control into troubleshooting mode.

Emergency exercise heats up
The fake ice storm hitting the region encountered some real problems Wednesday during the season?s first snowfall.

SimCity Living
Will Wright, designer of video games, including Spore and the best-selling PC game series ever, The Sims, lives in a 5,000-square-foot, two-story contemporary home in the Oakland Hills.

School unveils new fitness center
By PATTY RAMUS News Staff Writer Alcona Community Schools faculty and students now have expanded exercise opportunities with the opening of the district's new fitness center located in Alcona High School.

5-10#x25 cuts are looming for education
Legislators say they don't want to scare education leaders too much when it comes to looming budget cuts.

NORTH MISSISSIPPI & NORTHWEST ALABAMA
Day in the Life COLUMBUS, Miss. - Aerospace physiology is the first phase of training for pilots. Instructors teach students how to recognize problems with their life support equipment, ground training and survival techniques in case of a crash.

New cell phone apps automatically track workouts and green transportation
Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to lift a finger to keep track.