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NOAA predicts another busy hurricane season

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes.The prediction by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is more than what's considered an average Atlantic season. Last year was the third-busiest ...
Tests No common germ behind illness cluster

In tests on seven of the nine patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found no sign that the illnesses were caused by any single germ, CDC spokeswoman Sharon Hoskins said in an ...
Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.Concerts, lectures and wreath-laying ceremonies are planned at the Vicksburg National Military Park.On Thursday, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Vicksburg stamp that's part of a Civil War commemorative series. On Saturday, ...
Ala. governor reviewing some bills from final day

CLANTON, Ala. (AP) -- Gov. Robert Bentley says he's signed many of the bills the Legislature passed on its final meeting day, but he's holding back a few for additional ...
UA Engineering Professor Named Fellow by ASME

Dr. Stanley E. Jones TUSCALOOSA, Ala. --Dr. Stanley E. Jones, the James R. Cudworth Professor and University Research Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at The University of Alabama, was elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME. Jones was elected for both his research contributions as well as his accomplishments as an educator. He is one of ...

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The Hidden Fortress (Kakushi toride no san akunin) [DVD]

In the critical community during the 1950s, there were two paradoxical lines of criticism of postwar Japanese cinema. On the one hand, some critics complained that Japanese films were too exotic and densely layered, filled with exorbitant amounts of detail that weighed them down. On the other hand, there were those who complained that Japanese cinema was becoming too Westernized in its attemp ... ...

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Franklin residents start tornado relief effort

RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- After Oklahoma residents shipped items to Franklin County following a devastating 2011 tornado, the community is looking to repay the ...
Analysis Toomers Oaks as old as 85 years

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- An analysis of Toomer's Oaks has revealed the trees were as old as 85 years when they were removed last month after being poisoned by a University of Alabama ...
Funeral of nine year old Oklahoma tornado victim is today

Oklahoma - The first funeral for the Oklahoma tornado victims killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School is Thursday. Nine year old Antonia Candelaria, one of seven children killed after the elementary school was destroyed by a tornado Monday, will be buried at a local church following a celebration of life. According to an online obituary, Candelaria is described as ‘the sweetest ...
No injuries after shots fired outside graduation

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) -- Macon County School Superintendent Jacqueline Brooks says shots were fired after a high school graduation ceremony in Tuskegee, with no injuries ...
Auburn among fastest-growing US cities

The estimate released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau shows Auburn was among the top 15 fastest-growing cities with populations of at least 50,000 ...

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The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.

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I arrived into Portrush, after a journey from Belfast to Londonderry on the M2 Motorway. Having seen Londonderry I was ...

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Food and exercise tips for summer slim down

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) exercise and nutrition experts have offered tips for those in search of a summer slim down.

EatRight by UAB Weight Management Services Clinical Dietitian Lindsey Lee R.D., said nutrition is necessary to support weight loss efforts.

"Incorporate good nutrition habits - eating fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and lean protein sources - to get the calories you need to maintain an exercise program," Lee said.

"If you restrict calories too much, you could start to feel burn out," Lee stated.

To bolster the burn, Lee suggested: Fill up on lower calorie fruits and vegetables, choose water over high calorie sodas and decrease high calorie, high fat options.

The expert suggests switching up food preparation: Instead of steaming vegetables, grill them or toss unique vegetables like skewered okra or fresh asparagus on the grill.

"The one important thing to remember is to limit the fat source you use. Try different herbs and spices to season your veggies instead of heavy amounts of olive oil, canola oil, or butter," Lee said.

Restaurant meals can be deceptive and pose a special challenge to healthy eating.

"Even meals you think are healthy in restaurants are loaded with calories because of cooking methods that add a lot of fat and sodium, so ask to have foods prepared as light as possible to avoid extra calories," Lee suggested. ...