Blisters, big cities and dodging cars. James was in contact with his dad by cell phone and it appeared it’d be awhile before he arrived. James and I got our gear squared away and went to the pool area to sit in the sauna and swim. Donal disappeared somewhere and wasn’t seen again for a […]
Ecoist’s Eco-Friendly, Green Consumerism
In efforts to appeal to an ever-greener and socially-responsible consciousness among the general buying public, enterprising merchants and manufacturers have taken to turning garbage into gold. Last year, British designer Anya Hindmarch cashed in big on the rising green tide with her limited edition sale of her "I Am Not A Plastic Bag" cotton reusable shopping bag. At […]
Ten Foods to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight
No matter what plan you are following there are some foods that should be avoided if you seriously want to lose weight. Let’s look at 10 of them and the reason’s you should not allow them in your diet. 1. Sugar: Sugar is just empty calories with no nutritional value. There is even evidence that […]
A Consumer’s Guide to Choosing Cholesterol-lowering Medications
Most of the cholesterol we need is produced by our liver. Cholesterol is in all of our tissues and is a component of cell membranes and nerves. Hence, raising cholesterol levels through diet increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. With cholesterol, less is better. According to medical experts, the best way to achieve […]
Must Presidents be Folksy?
Why do Americans get so upset when their candidates – or their Presidents – are not "folksy" enough? I read how Obama looks uncomfortable drinking a "Bud" with blue collar guys at an American Legion post, or how Hillary and her pants suits really don’t fit in at a barbecue at a county fair. The […]
Maliki Bolstered by Basra Sweep
By Hiwa Osman (29-Apr-08) Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s recent crackdown on militias in Basra has opened a fresh chapter in Iraqi politics, given the army new impetus, and restored a degree of public confidence in the state’s ability to enforce the rule of law. But building on this success will depends greatly on his next […]
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