Federal Way Relay for Life 2012: Celebrate and remember
Mirror file photo
File photo from the 2009 Federal Way Relay for Life. Learn more at www.federalwayrelay.org.
The American Cancer Society’s Federal Way Relay for Life runs June 1-2, from 6 p.m. to noon, at the Saghalie Middle School park, 33914 19th Ave. SW.
May 22, 2012
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Diabetes Dramatically on the Rise Among Teenagers
Nearly a quarter of American children and adolescents is developing type 2 diabetes or has already the disease, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in the journal Pediatrics. Diabetes and other metabolic conditions seem to spread more rapidly among the young and are harder to treat than in adults. The...
Regrets
When it comes to conflict we probably share some regrets. Regret for the things we said, regret for the things we didn't say, and certainly regret for more than our share of poor reactions. I saw this article a long time ago and stashed it away to share with you when it felt right. It feels right;...
Fresh Farmers Market Frittata
I love making frittatas. In my house I'm known as ... "The Frittata Queen"! I can make them a million different ways and yet there is alway something similar. Farm fresh ingredients only need sea salt and black pepper to make it complete. The flavor that you get from Organically grown leeks, broccoli, kale, onions,...
The True Cost of Healthy Eating
A common argument why Americans don’t eat better is that healthy food costs too much. A new study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) attempts to dispel this widely held belief by comparing the prices of healthy and less healthy foods. When analyzing costs per calorie, per edible gram and per average portion sizes, some highly...
Stigmatization Makes It Harder to Overcome Obesity
Obesity rates may be on the rise worldwide, but thinness continues to be the standard for physical beauty and attractiveness. Conversely, obesity is often linked with poor body image and low self-esteem, which only adds to the struggle with weight and weight-related health problems. “Modern Western culture emphasizes thinness, denigrates excess weight and stigmatizes obese...
Poor Behavior #12: Lack of Openness or Honesty
When people don’t know what’s happening they often get a movie going in their head that helps them explain the situation. The film versions they conjure up are rarely romantic comedies; rather, most resemble horror movies with terrible endings. A lack of honesty or openness at work can put everyone’s mental movie-making skills to the test....
Safeway’s "Search For Our Next Chef" Competition Finals
This week is the finals for the Safeway Culinary Kitchens Search For Our Next Chef Competition. On May 16 in Safeway's Culinary Kitchens in Pleasanton, CA the 3 finalists for the event will compete using Safeway's 100% natural, signature brand Open Nature. The finalist were chosen after chefs from across the country competed in San...
DITCH AMBER! I’m saying NO TO DOMINO’S!
I have been biting my tongue since this news came out last week. I was so upset when I saw so many people excited about the fact that Domino's Pizza had decided to "jump into the Gluten Free pizza game" in all of their locations. They even admit that the ingredients are Gluten Free and...
Poor Behavior #11: Having Unrealistic Expectations
Impracticable approaches to projects and tasks have certainly been the topic of many a gripe session between employees. The conversation often begins with one of them busting out with, “He’s never even done this job before,” and the other person responding with, “Really! What does he know?!” Having unrealistic expectations with your staff, boss, or...
Federal Way woman with terminal cancer: 'I feel good' | Charity concert helps family
Federal Way resident Julie Kathan, 53, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a fast-spreading and terminal brain cancer.
