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Obama’s Incredible Shrinking Presidency
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The collapsing Obama presidency
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At 90, the Rand McNally atlas is as iconic as the American road
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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The Tesla Story Spreading Around the World
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Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members
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Leonard Marsh, legendary Snapple co-founder, dead at 80
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Obama's Morehouse speech sparks backlash on race
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IRS abuse confirms Americans fears
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EXCLUSIVE: Todashev neighbors discuss FBI surveillance, shooting
Michael Janati
Michael Janati is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise, and CPR/AED certified through the American Red Cross. He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Health Promotion Management.
Michael has worked as a fitness manager for a large commercial gym, and has experience training a variety of clientele. During his employment at an outpatient day program for clients diagnosed with severe mental illnesses, he conducted fitness outings and health/wellness groups. There, he played an integral role in helping motivate clients to become active as a means of coping with their illnesses.
Michael is competitive in races, having successfully completed a half-marathon, sprint triathlon, an indoor triathlon, as well as a number of 5Ks. He enjoys running, swimming, tennis, strength-training, flag football, and bowling.
Currently, he resides in Michigan, where he is working towards his Juris Doctorate.
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In My Orbit
Opinion, analysis, and musings on politics, pop culture, reinvention, and the resultant flotsam and jetsam floating around the right-of-center quadrant of the Left Coast.
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Obama’s Incredible Shrinking Presidency
The trifecta of IRS, Benghazi, and AP/Rosen email scandals are shrinking the credibility of the President.
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L.A. Mayor’s race: Lesser of two evils or diametric leadership styles?
Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti, L.A. Mayoral candidates revealed diametric leadership styles and sought to change minds in Black L.A.
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Five takeaways from the Benghazi hearings
Did Wednesday's Benghazi hearings reveal incompetence or cover up? Maybe a combination of both.
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The Los Angeles Mayor's Race Charisma Gap
Voters phoned it in for the L.A. mayor primary. Would charismatic candidates have made a difference? Will its lack affect turnout on May 21?
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Obama’s Incredible Shrinking Presidency
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Sightseers' Delight
Consummate traveler Todd DeFeo explores the unique stories that make destinations worth going to.
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The Editors Say
We welcome you to the intimate and personal thoughts on the news and events we, as editors, watch, read, and discuss with our writers every day.
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Political Potpourri
A collection of reader guest articles, thoughts and opinions by Communities writers and breaking news and information.
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Freedom of the Press is not Free
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Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch
Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.
Recent Entries by Michael Janati
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Institutional racism in the aftermath of the Rodney King beating
Published 12:00 p.m. June 20, 2012
How Drug Laws and a Broken Public Defender System are Leading to Injustice Against Minorities
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Bloomberg ratchets up war on obesity: Proposes ban on soda
Published 11:00 a.m. June 2, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg continues to use the regulatory arm of the government to promote health despite critics sounding off.
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Red Light Cameras: Increasing Safety or Profits?
Published 12:00 a.m. May 22, 2012
Nearly half of all states now allow surveillance cameras to capture red light runners. These “ticketing machines” may actually increase the rate of accidents.
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The Mediterranean Diet: The Secret to a Longer, Healthier, and Fuller Life
Published 12:00 p.m. May 14, 2012
In an era of fad diets, the only one that has stood the test of time is the Mediterranean Diet. Defying everything we have become accustomed to, the diet is essentially a way of life, stressing the fresh, natural, and active.
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Why employers are telling many new college graduates they are not welcome
Published 10:47 p.m. May 8, 2012
There was a time when college degrees were held in high esteem; today, they may actually be more of a liability than an asset.
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The Government’s Backward Approach on Student Loan Disbursement (Part 1)
Published 12:39 p.m. April 28, 2012
The Federal Government is indiscriminately distributing student loans in spite of the fact that the economy is fragile and tuition costs are rocketing.
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A Nation Overworked: Abandoning Happiness and Health for Paychecks: PART 1
Published 4:30 p.m. April 22, 2012
America is one of the most overworked countries in the developed world. Our obsession with work is contrived from cultural expectations and laws that are acting as barriers to a healthy social life, happiness, and physical health.
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Santorum’s Fight: Strong family structure and marriages are necessary for economic revival
Published 4:04 p.m. April 16, 2012
Santorum courageously ventured into areas often considered taboo. Rather than marginalize him as a religious zealot, we should examine the validity of his assertions.
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Active Transport (Part 2): Walking and biking counter high gas prices and bad health: PART 2
Published 1:34 p.m. April 11, 2012
Pain at the pump may actually be a blessing. Maybe now we will venture to try alternate modes of transportation that could improve our health, productivity, air quality, and save us money.
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Active Transport (Part 1): Walking and biking counter high gas prices and bad health: PART I
Published 10:14 p.m. March 31, 2012
Pain at the pump may actually be a blessing. Maybe now we will venture to try alternate, modes of transportation that could improve our health, productivity, and air quality.
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Graphic Cigarette Labels: A Step Backwards in Combating Nicotine Addiction
Published 11:50 p.m. March 23, 2012
The government’s “anti-smoking campaign” follows a troubling trend of making fear laden messages the key component of health campaigns.
