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Fifteen seconds is better than five, though five is still better than nothing when it comes to improving flexibility.

A new study out of the United Kingdom suggests a significant benefits from holding each stretch at least 15 seconds as opposed to five seconds or not stretching at all.

Twenty-four college students (average age 20) participated in the five-week training study.

Those in the five-second group performed each stretch nine times, while those in the 15-second group did each stretch three times.

While both groups improved their passive range of motion, those who held their stretches longer showed greater improvements in active range of motion as well.

Obama NAACP Speech "Your Destiny Is In Your Hands... No Excuses"

NEW YORK - President Barack Obama on Thursday traced his historic rise to power to the vigor and valor of black civil rights leaders, telling the NAACP that the sacrifice of others "began the journey that has led me here." The nation's first black president bluntly warned, though, that racial barriers persist.

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MLB All Star Game

President Barack Obama winds up to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis


The American League has not lost an All-Star Game since 1996.

UC chief lays out 'draconian' budget cut plan

Budget cut proposals

UC President Mark Yudof will propose that the governing Board of Regents close an $813 million gap as follows:

-- Campus reductions: (40 percent or $325 million) It will be up to the 10 campuses to decide how to cut. Some have already axed programs and courses. Layoffs are expected.

-- Furloughs/pay cuts: (25 percent or $203 million) 80 percent of employees would have to take unpaid time off. No furloughs during class time.

-- Student fee increases: (25 percent or $203 million) Although no new fee hikes are proposed, fees have been raised twice this year, 10 percent each time.

-- Systemwide belt tightening: (10 percent or $82 million) This would include debt restructuring and other adjustments.

The regents will meet from Tuesday through Thursday at UCSF-Mission Bay. They will vote on Thursday.


http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/07/11/BA5D18KG4E.DTL&type=education

More Pictures

Best Pizza in the whole wide world. Grimaldi's pizza


4th of july

Ellis Island


Lady Liberty



Brooklyn Bridge


Contemplating life


Yankee stadium


Just like the movie


Only on vacation. Frozen hot chocolate



Times Square


Central Park


atlas


St Patrick Cathedral (one of the oldest church in the United States)


Rockefeller Park

Picture Update

Just came back from NYC. It was such a great vacation with lots of sightseeing, great food, and experiences. NYC is rich with culture and I encourage everyone to travel as much as possible when the time is right. Going hiking in Yosemite in August. Enjoy the pictures

Empire state building


Wall street


I can't even imagine 9/11 happening in real life


so sad


Radio city hall



The Metropolitan Museum. We literally spent 5 hours at this museum. It is Huge


Egypt


Prettiest stain glass I have ever seen.


Pablo Picasso's self portrait


Knights men



Bike riding in central park.


Apollo theater


Paying respect to the king of pop


Mama Mia Broadway show


Who you gonna call..... Ghostbusters

I'll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you
(Like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you
('Cause you're there for me too)


Sitting on the Brooklyn Bridge


Madison Square Garden.


NBA store


Kidrobot Flagship store

Vacation Time

Off to New York City.


Pictures will be posted when I come back. Hope everyone is enjoying summer vacation.