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Word #1 Multicohort Predicted maximal aerobic power in youth is related to age, gender, and ethnicity. Med Sci Sports. “The sample was a multicohort group of 2540 African Americans (N = 543) and Caucasians (N = 1997), 1279 (50.4%) girls and 1261 (49.6%) boys.” Involving multiple cohorts; adjective. Cohort: A group of people banded togetherContinue reading “Vocabulary Enrichment No. 2”

The trend from Asia known as “potato parties” finally made its way to San Jose when eight boys at a McDonald’s pushed several tables together and dumped $250 worth of fries onto said tables. A world record-breaking cost of caffeine hit the Bay Area with the “Quadriginoctuple Frap” which contained 48 cups of espresso andContinue reading “Feature Leads for News”

A valedictorian won a $5,000 scholarship to study Mechanical Engineering at the State Institute of Technology.   A Birch Drive home was destroyed by a fire last night while the owners were at the movies.   Police disposed of two sticks of dynamite found at an SJSU dorm yesterday during routine inspections.  

This singer, songwriter and guitarist was one of the great icons of Generation X. Even though he passed away over 25 years ago his music is still influencing millions. He loved to wear his obnoxiously large sunglasses. The same white round glasses that are worn by rappers today. He popularized alternative rock with his band.Continue reading “Mystery Character”

Myriad Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A countless or extremely great number. Sentence: The myriad of butterflies swarmed the couple. Innocuous Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Not harmful or offensive. Sentence: The boy’s comment was quite innocuous. Feign Part of Speech: Verb Definition: Pretend to be affected by a feeling, state or injury. Sentence: TheContinue reading “Vocabulary Enrichment No. 1”

A Magnitude 2.2 earthquake shakes Santa Clara County but no injuries were reported. Highway 9 closed from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while Caltrans crew clears fallen trees caused by wind and rain according to CHP spokeswoman.

No one wants to talk about what happens in the forest at night. Freak accidents are common. Especially to a search and rescue officer.  Out of place objects, strange noises and unnatural sightings. If something doesn’t belong do not touch it. You might lose an arm. This is the short story series “I’m a SearchContinue reading “My Favorite Writing”

By day I’m a student but by night I’m a star.

Tornadoes flattened the grain elevators.