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Freitag thinks there's a pent-up demand for these hotels. When Starwood introduced the Westin Heavenly Bed, he says, "everyone thought it was, if not crazy, then highly unorthodox. Now name any brand, unless you're low-end economy; they all have deluxe beds." Starwood countered with the Heavenly Bath, and the industry followed. This time, says Freitag, "other brands aren't about to let Starwood get out in front...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Generation Y Hotel | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...past few months, New Delhi has promised an extra $153 million for tiger conservation, outlined a plan to move 200,000 people away from the edges of tiger parks and said it wants to expand tiger reserves. But with the conviction rate for poaching still pitifully low, saving tigers will often come down to better park management...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Postcard: Ranthambore. | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...around, since you're not doing much to burn them off. Your school is probably too far away for you to reach it on foot. Playmates may be similarly distant. And don't even think about parks or playgrounds--multiple studies over the past several years have shown that low-income communities tend to have fewer recreational areas. Though it's all outside your control, nearly every aspect of your environment is pushing you toward gaining weight--which is why 43% of Native-American 5-year-olds in South Dakota are overweight or obese...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: It's Not Just Genetics | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...anywhere is perceived to be dangerous. Xuemei Zhu, a doctoral student at Texas A&M University, surveyed the neighborhoods of Austin and found that even in dense communities, parents often refused to allow kids to walk to school, fearing they would become victims of crime or traffic accidents. "In low-income neighborhoods, the walkability didn't matter," says Zhu. "Safety is the No. 1 factor influencing them." Antronette Yancey, a professor at UCLA's School of Public Health, sees the same phenomenon in her city. "Parents say they'd rather have a fat kid than a dead kid," she says...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: It's Not Just Genetics | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...Cream 100 calories 55 mg of sodium 6 g of fat FACT: It's a good idea to ditch the Dixie Cup. Satisfy your sweet tooth with low-fat alternatives like frozen yogurt...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: School Cuisine | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

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