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Lightening the load for transit police

Article from: The Boston Globe Article date: November 16, 2008 Author: Linda Kush

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Steven O'Hara is good at losing weight, but he's just as good at putting it back on.

"I have no idea how to diet," said the MBTA Transit Police officer. "I lost 51 pounds on Weight Watchers and gained it all back, and I do Atkins every other week, 4 pounds of hamburger dipped in mayonnaise," he added, referring to the popular diet that drastically limits carbohydrates.

With his weight creeping toward 300 pounds, he signed up for a nutrition and fitness regimen for MBTA Transit Police officers and administrators, sponsored by the Wellbeing program at Shaw's Supermarkets.

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Oprah Tops Powerful Celebs List Again

Posted Jun 12, 08 11:12 AM CDT in Arts & Living,  Glossies 

(Newser) – Forbes ranks the 100 most powerful celebs of 2008 (complete with tweens), and Oprah leads the pack for the second year running. Stars are judged on the size of their paychecks and media clout, including their showing on the Internet. Here's how the A-listers stacked up:

  1. Oprah Winfrey
  2. Tiger Woods
  3. Angelina Jolie
  4. Beyonce Knowles
  5. David Beckham
 

  1. Johnny Depp
  2. Jay-Z
  3. The Police
  4. JK Rowling
  5. Brad Pitt
Click below for 90 more influential media darlings.

Sources: Forbes, Reuters

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