Selfie Declared Word of the Year by Oxford Press
Oxford University Press names selfie as 2013 word of the year reflecting widespread use of smartphone self portraits. The piece notes fans seek arm length close ups with idols and invites readers to comment at the Aiken Standard site or via mail and email.
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Study finds children less fit than parents in running and cardio
A global review of studies on millions of youths shows kids now run a mile about 90 seconds slower than their parents did 30 years ago and cardio fitness has declined roughly 5 percent per decade since 1975 for ages 9 to 17. The American Heart Association presented the findings at its conference with Dr. Stephen Daniels noting reduced activity levels.
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Selfie fever spans stars to everyday people
New York reports on the selfie craze as a global habit. Celebrities from Hillary Clinton to Rihanna share photos with fans while ordinary people like a Dallas worker embrace posting and viewing self portraits, highlighting social media’s growing role in daily life.
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