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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 2011

Page

13

New Year Reflections and Global Traditions for 2011

The piece surveys New Year origins from ancient Babylon and Janus to modern resolutions, urging realism and small, meaningful changes. It shares examples like dancing instead of gym visits, improving food quality, and family experiments, plus brief notes on customs from Spain, Sicily, Britain, Norway, and Norway.

Babylon Janus Rome Yan Chu Shen Tan

The Power Balance bracelet debate and placebo claims

The article surveys bands promising pain relief and balance gains via wearing a bracelet. Critics call it a placebo or hoax, while supporters report mixed results. Tests show some individuals notice no difference, and experts warn trends fade without healthy habits.

Hevdt Heydr Noel Paraiso Paraiso

Community Events and Classes Across West Texas

The Odessa area hosts the Junior Wrangler Clinic with a basketball viewing and performanc e during a Jan 3 event at the Odessa College Sports Center with pre registration Jan 10 13. Angel Food Ministries offers monthly low cost food boxes with distribution at month end and online ordering. The Poetry Society of Texas announces Student Awards 2011 poetry contest with haiku entries. World Heritage seeks area representatives to host exchange students. Reading clubs, toastmasters, and multiple rotary clubs hold weekly meetings in Odessa Midland Monahans Pecos Fort Stockton Kermit Alpine Andrews and nearby towns. A wide range of continuing education classes and dance studios list offerings from CPA review to Tai Chi and Latin dance with schedules into January and February.

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