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Mike Amoroso of Deltona, Fla. was asked to leave a Planet Fitness when his pro-life shirt offended another customer. (Image: ABC Orlando screenshot)

Withings Pulse. If you are looking for versatility in a fitness band look no further. The Withings Pulse boasts a "wear it your way" tracker. Wear it as a watch or in a pocket as a pedometer. With a built-in altimeter, heart rate monitor and two-week battery life, it stands out among the world of fitness trackers. Curious about your level of fitness as this year comes to a close? Pick up the Withings Pulse on their website and major retailers. Prices range from $99 to $120. (Photo courtesy of Withings)

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Striiv Touch Fitness Band. Those familiar with this column may recognize this gadget. I reviewed the Striiv Touch a little while ago and have to say, it has helped me keep my physical activity on track. Wear it as a watch or fitness band or both. Plus, it alerts you to incoming calls when synced with your smart phone and can make the sometimes challenging (time to get my steps in) fun with its interactive game on the connected application. The Striiv Touch is available for purchase on the company website and at major retailers for $80.

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Visitors walk behind an ancient marble head of ancient Greek warrior-king Alexander the Great, displayed at the Acropolis museum in Athens, Oct. 12, 2014. Alexander the Great was one of the world's most successful military commanders, who enlarged his father's kingdom to include an empire stretching from modern Greece to India. During his youth, Alexander was tutored by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle until the age of 16. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

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Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen with Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." There's a lot that doesn't add up in the latest entry from the first half of the final book in the series of popular young adult novels. (Lionsgate via Associated Press)

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"Foxcatcher" director Bennett Miller spoke with The Times at the Cappella hotel in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C. (Eric Althoff/The Washington Times)

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Children lined up for food outside a small hut at an orphanage in the jungle, 8 hours outside Kampala, Uganda. In the lower right corner is then-5-year-old Kinji. (Photo courtesy of the author.)

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FILE - In this June 15, 2012, file photo, a group of tourists from China take in the sights of the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall National Memorial, in New York. Chinese tourists, already among the fastest-growing and highest-spending groups of international visitors to the United States, are poised to make an even bigger impact, thanks to a rule change that would allow visitors to get visas valid for 10 years. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

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President Obama is mobbed by a crowd following a speech on immigration reform at Chamizal National Memorial Park in El Paso, Texas. [Associated Press]

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The White House is seen at dusk in Washington on Nov. 19, 2014. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

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AeroPress: This should help even the most discerning commuter get going, especially as this cold spell is upon us. The AeroPress offers a personal touch to your morning coffee. Use the coffee you want to use, grind up the beans yourself or get it pre-ground, it's up to you. With a scoop of coffee, hot water and 20 seconds you get one fresh cup of coffee at a fraction of the cost of the chain coffee places in a fraction of the time. AeroPress is available at leading retailers. Prices range between $25 and $60. (Photo courtesy of Aerobie)

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The Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers gives an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Jon Stewart on Tuesday night railed against Obamacare "architect" Jonathan Gruber and the Democrats trying to distance themselves from him since comments resurfaced in which he insulted American voters. (Comedy Central)

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Castaway island: Home of Fiji's official gourmet food ambassador, Lance Seeto (photo: Outrigger Hotels & Resorts)

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Mark Paffrath, a Navy veteran who worked at a hotel outside St. Louis, said he was fired from his job after posting pictures on Facebook that showed dozens of Homeland Security vehicles parked in the hotel's garage. (KTVI)

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2015 FORD MUSTANG GT500 - Any car with 662 hp for less than 60 grand is a real performance bargain, even if all it could do was drive in a straight line. The Shelby GT500, however, not only accelerates with alarming brute force, but it turns and stops surprisingly well, too, making it a hoot at the track. True, the unrefined interior and lumpy ride arenâ€™t pleasant, but the GT500 is as bad-ass as anything on the road. While the 2014 model remains on sale, its replacement based on the new Mustang wonâ€™t arrive until 2016.