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Exercise Improves Kids' Academics (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)

The end of 2008 brings some discouraging news about our kids' brains and brawn. Recent results from an international math and science test show United States students are performing near the middle of the pack compared to other countries, while their levels of obesity continue to climb.

The new YMCA (The Times-News)

Looking for a way to kick off your new year? Gary Ettenger, CEO of YMCA of Twin Falls, hopes you'll give the new Elizabeth Boulevard Y a shot. On Dec. 29, the facility reopened after closing for a remodeling.

Resolutions: Expert urges commitment and setting realistic goals to succeed (El Paso Times)

EL PASO -- You're 50 pounds overweight, smoke, bite your nails and yell at the kids. Sounds like a good time to make a few New Year's resolutions, eh? What's on your list? |

Resolutions: Expert urges commitment and setting realistic goals to succeed (2:38 p.m.) (Las Cruces Sun-News)

Resolutions: Expert urges commitment and setting realistic goals to succeed (2:38 p.m.)

Travellers vent anger at Air Canada's holiday delays (CTV Toronto)

The Consumers' Association of Canada says they've received more than 200 complaints from travellers -- most targeting Air Canada -- about flight cancellations and delays that disrupted their Christmas holidays.

Marriage that lasts a lifetime (Evansville Courier & Press)

Ten years ago, a United Way needs assessment identified the decline of the traditional two-parent family as the No. 1 challenge facing our community. In response, a group of community and religious leaders created Community Marriage Builders, an organization founded to provide couples with the skills and tools necessary to create and sustain marriages that last a lifetime.