• Bay Area Community Health & Beauty

    CPIC 7th Annual African American Breast Cancer Conference Returns to Oakland

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    The Cancer Prevention Institute of California, in collaboration with the Stanford Cancer Center is pleased to invite you to attend the 7th Annual African American Breast Cancer Conference, "Each One Reach One (EORO):

    "Working Together to Make a Change" taking place on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 8:00am - 3:30pm at the Conference Center at The Cathedral of Christ the Light located on Harrison St. in downtown Oakland.

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    Exercise, Diabetes and Carbohydrates

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    Many people with diabetes have special needs that should be considered when planning an exercise program.

    Exercise can cause your blood glucose levels to drop too much, especially if you take insulin or other glucose-lowering medications. Symptoms of hypoglycemia, or "low blood sugar," include feeling shaky, lightheaded, weak, confused, anxious, fatigued, irritable, or hungry, headache, breaking out into a clammy sweat, or even…

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  • Arts & Culture Inspiration

    Palm Sunday – Cultural Resources

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    Palm Sunday (or the Sunday of the Passion) is the celebration that falls on the Sunday preceding Resurrection Sunday (Easter). It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, days before he meets his fate of crucifixion. All four Gospel writers narrate the event: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19. The collective report of the biographers…

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    Are Your Fitness Goals Reasonable?

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    In life, we're told to dream big. Reach for the stars. Go for the gold. While I think everyone would agree that having big aspirations is admirable, not to mention inspiring, you should take a more calculated approach when setting fitness goals. It may seem counterintuitive to start small, but remember that you want to set yourself up for success not burnout or injury.
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    Oakland on the Move – Career Expo

    A FREE EVENT! Building a bigger and better Bay Area

    April 7th – Oakland Coliseum – Career Expo
    Where: Eastside Club (Oakland Coliseum) – Oakland, CA
    This expo will focus on Bay Area opportunities. Careers in engineering, design, sales, administrative/clerical and more.  Training and educational program resources.  Apprenticeship opportunities in the Trades.

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