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Local Doctor William Graber Discusses Weight Loss Surgery – Lap Band vs Gastric Bypass vs Gastric Sleeve

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:39:43 +0000

Local weight loss surgeon Dr. William Graber joined WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning to talk about rapid weight loss, and the different types of surgeries.

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Lion-Meat Tacos Cause Uproar at Florida Restaurant

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:08:07 +0000

We’ve all had those late-night “run for the border” cravings for a taco. But would you still be hungry if your taco was made out of . . . lion?

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McDonald's Is Dropping Angus Burgers From Its Menu As Beef Prices Reach An All-Time High

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:32:05 +0000

Fast food giant McDonald's is trimming the beef, in a big way. The Angus burgers is being eliminated, at least temporarily.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Doesn't Want Large Women in Their Stores — Is It Fair?

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:34 +0000

Fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is coming under fire for its decision not to stock XL or XXL sizes for women, ostensibly because they don't want that type of buyer in their stores.

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New Study Reveals McDonald's Is Easily America's Most Popular Business

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:36:07 +0000

When it comes to eating at McDonald’s, Americans are lovin’ it.

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'The Rock' Eats a Small Grocery Store Every Day to Stay in Shape

Jeff Schiller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:56:10 +0000

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a mountain of a man. He's always been a big dude but it seems the last couple years he's bulked up. A lot of jokes have been thrown around questioning his methods, but there is no denying The Rock looks like he came straight off the pages of a comic book

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Give a 'Puc' About Your Liquor With These Stainless Steel Ice Cubes

Mike Adams — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:05:47 +0000

Liquor connoisseurs who prefer their cocktails on the rocks but have a seething distaste for the watered down repercussions of using ice cubes - meet your “pucking” salvation.

Designer Dave Laituri recently unleashed his latest invention called 'Pucs,' which are stainless steel ice

Insanely Dedicated Man Keeps Log of All 6,297 Chinese Restaurants He's Eaten At Since 1955

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:26:44 +0000

When it comes to keeping tabs of his Chinese food, David Chan is most definitely not lo mein-tenance.

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Cornell's Food and Brand Lab Director, Brian Wansink, To Speak At SUNY-IT Today

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:30:27 +0000

One of the foremost experts on eating and food research will be delivering the Psi Chi lecture at SUNY-IT this month.

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"Mindless Eating" Expert Brian Wansink To Speak At SUNY-IT Next Week

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:15:44 +0000

One of the foremost experts on eating and food research will be delivering the Psi Chi lecture at SUNY-IT this month.

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This Dude Lost 175 Pounds — Watch His Amazing Video Transformation

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:40:01 +0000

Jon Calvo's lifelong dream has been simple: He's always wanted to be fit. Like many, he's tried and failed at losing weight dozens of times, and has struggled with his weight since the early age of 7

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Find Out What 2,000 Calories Actually Looks Like

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:09:51 +0000

Here's a helpful video, if you were wondering how many carrots you could eat without going over 2,000 calories. If that sounds like something you definitely do not need to know, 2,000 calories is also quantified in Big Macs, pizza, Chipotle burritos and delicious, delicious avocados

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You Know What This Minor League Baseball Game Needs? Milkshakes Made With Beer

Joe Student — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:07:22 +0000

How does a minor league baseball team plan to get all the guys to the yard this summer? Milkshakes, made with beer. You said baseball? Don't be dumb.

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The 'Baco' Bacon Shell Taco Will Either Make Baseball More Enjoyable Or Kill You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:09:00 +0000

The action on the field may not be the only heart-stopping thing fans of the West Michigan Whitecaps see this season.

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Delicious Things Columbia Students Could Make With Their Stolen Nutella

Emerald Catron — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:06:27 +0000

Apparently students at Columbia University are just like the rest of us, at least to the extent that they can't resist stealing massive quantities of Nutella whenever they get the chance.

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New Breakfast Sandwich Maker Might Be The Best Invention Ever

Joe Student — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:40:25 +0000

Screw Wheaties, dude. Breakfast sandwiches are the 'Breakfast of Champions.' Put it this way: after your last bender, did you wake up hungry for a bowl of fiber-y wheat or were you searching for savory meat, fluffy eggs and melted cheese — all wrapped up in a toasted English muffin? Right

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Chicago Considers Banning High Caffeine Energy Drinks

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:45:18 +0000

In response to the death of a teenager who died after drinking caffeinated energy drinks over a period of days the Chicago City Council is considering legislation banning high caffeine energy drinks in the city.

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Should Students Be Allowed To Bring Sugary Drinks To School?

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:23:28 +0000

A student in the Albany area was told that a juice box was not an appropriate "healthy" snack for lunch because of its high sugar contact and the student was prohibited from drinking it in class.

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McDonald's Getting Rid of Popular Menu Items — Is Your Favorite Getting the Golden Axe?

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:05 +0000

McDonald's is shaking up its menu. Except, instead of adding a hundred new items as usual, the Golden Arches is giving the golden axe to some crowd favorites.

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For a Healthier Heart, Try the Mediterranean Diet

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:20:21 +0000

A recent study explains that a so-called Mediterranean diet—specifically one high in extra-virgin olive oil—is a great way to keep your heart in good shape.

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