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5 Things Includes Ways To Work Up a Sweat

What you need to know today, Aug. 17

Well, you’re almost half-way through the work week, or there’s still half a week left to go. Regardless of whether you look at it as half full or half empty, here are five things to consider as you go about your day in Land O’ Lakes.

The weather

After a fairly dry Tuesday, we’re back to more of what you should be used to by now with a three-digit heat index and that chance for rain any time and any place. Hey, it’s Florida in August. You're gonna be hot.

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You can always dance

So, if you think you can dance, or think you can’t and want to change that, the is opening registration for its 2011-12 fall season. Registration is 5-8 p.m. today.

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It’s dancing, sort of

Maybe it isn’t your traditional dancing, but Zumba does have music, a beat, movement and steps. So maybe it is. Classes take over the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex tonight with things starting to shake at 7 p.m. are open for ages 13 and up. The cost is $6 per class.

Can’t keep a beat?

You can still get the heart pumping with free at Pasco Health and Fitness. The classes run from 6-7 p.m.

Who knows if he could dance

But who’d argue with Genghis Khan who died today in 1227 while putting down a revolt? By the way, on his deathbed, Khan ordered the rebellious kingdom wiped from the map.

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