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Yosemite rock climbing could be facing an ‘existential crisis’
Nov. 28—Could big-wall rock climbing in places like Yosemite Valley be regulated out of existence? That’s a question swirling around the climbing community this week in the wake of new proposals by federal land agencies to tighten regulations on outdoor pursuits like rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, canyoneering and caving that depend on protection from…
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Ask the Pediatrician: Flying with baby
Taking a baby on a plane is something that most parents approach with trepidation—with good reason. Babies and air travel can both be unpredictable, and they don’t always mix well. But some advanced planning and preparation can help make for a better experience for your baby, for you, and for everyone else on the plane.…
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The absent parent syndrome and its impact on child development
The absent parent syndrome refers to parents who are not present during their children’s childhood, which has consequences on the child’s development. This situation may be due to several causes. “Long working hours, a job transfer, a separation, a complicated divorce or death. However, the absence of the father or mother is not always due…
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Elevate Your Game: Emeralda Golf Club, Indonesia’s Pinnacle of Luxury
Indonesia, a land of breathtaking natural beauty, is home to a golfing gem that has been making waves in the world of luxury golf. Emeralda Golf Club, nestled just 20 minutes from Jakarta, stands proudly as Indonesia’s best golf course, a title it has earned and retained with grace, charm, and unwavering commitment to excellence.…
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Expo 2030: Bad defeat, we’re disappointed says Gualtieri
(ANSA) – ROME, NOV 28 – Rome’s getting just 17 votes in the Expo 2030 final with Riyadh running out a comfortable winner to host the event with 119 was a “bad defeat and we’re very disappointed,” Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said after the decision at the BIE in Paris Tuesday. Replying to reporters…
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Longevity and lifestyle: How social interactions contribute to longer life
Longevity, the art of living a long and healthy life, is a topic that captures widespread interest. While genetics and lifestyle choices like diet and exercise play crucial roles, the impact of social interactions on extending our lifespan is often overlooked. This blog explores how engaging in meaningful social connections can contribute significantly to our…
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2024 Housing Trends: Lower Rates, Lower Rents, More Affordability
Attention, home buyers, homeowners and renters: 2024 might treat you more kindly than 2023 did. The housing market was downright hostile in 2023. The 30-year mortgage rate rose from about 6% in February to 8% in October. The median home price peaked above $400,000. Home affordability plunged. 2024 will bring lower mortgage rates, forecasters predict.…
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Uffizi director Schmidt gets Italian citizenship
(ANSA) – ROME, NOV 28 – The German-born director of Florence’s Uffizi Galleries Eike Schmidt gained Italian citizenship on Tuesday against the backdrop of apparent tension with centre-left mayor Dario Nardella in relation to his possible bid as city mayor on a centre-right ticket in municipal elections next year. “I have not heard from…
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Waterfront Home On Oregon’s Oswego Lake Delivers On Lifestyle, Luxury
Anyone who has ever had the privilege of living on the waterfront will tell you that this is living. The new house has a big waterfront view on Oswego Lake. LUXE On the western edge of Oregon’s Oswego Lake is an exclusive district known as the Gold Coast. The neighborhood enjoys access to recreational and…
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Physically active adults & the COVID-19 lockdown.
Introduction The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic and a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020.1 Public health authorities around the globe have undertaken stringent containment measures including lockdowns, quarantine, social distancing, travel restriction and schools’ closure.2,3 Prolonged lockdown, especially within the high-risk environments (ie, fitness facilities), has…
