Mr. Madrigal says he had to learn some newsgathering techniques, but he thinks all comedians are journalists in a way.

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When we started this Fit Nation adventure back in April, I said my goal was to learn new habits and some techniques that would get me on the right weight-loss track.

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Some get over it faster or learn techniques to manage their fear.

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The fellowship will allow her to spend some time in California, USA to learn pioneering techniques and collaborate with two leading research groups at University of California, Berkeley and Stanford Medical School.

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