Kumar emphasizes taking a cautious approach when trying to achieve a thinner look. The summer should be a time for people to relax, have fun and feel comfortable with their bodies as they are outdoors and exercise more. Kumar suggests gathering nutrition information and consulting a fitness expert before coming out of winter hibernation. Losing and gaining weight can become a cyclical process as people eat more during winter holidays and diet during the summer. We had a very mild winter and companies did not have to produce much home heating oil.
Murphy notes that U.S. consumption of gasoline has spiked recently.
Refineries are running full speed right now. I certainly wouldn't buy a house with a long commute to my job thinking that gas prices will stay this low. The fair will feature musical performances, including hip-hop groups, African drummers and stilt walkers in African dress. Poet Sonia Sanchez, co-director of Temple's Women Studies program, will perform at the event.