This is a quick, breezy read with plenty of useful (and fun) diagrams. It is very comprehensive: from soup to nuts, or perhaps better put, from shelter to hygiene. There’s probably nothing in this book that you can’t find online, but as a general guide to lightweight backpacking it’s good to have it in one … Read more
Here’s the answer. Waterboarding Is Torture, Says Ex-Navy Instructor A former Navy survival instructor subjected to waterboarding as part of his military training told Congress yesterday that the controversial tactic should plainly be considered torture and that such a method was never intended for use by U.S. interrogators because it is a relic of abusive … Read more
The report was published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and reported on in all the major newspapers. The study suggests that just being overweight (but not obese!) is not the health hazard that other findings in the past have indicated. The study is sure to be controversial. Being Overweight Isn’t All … Read more
Back on August 13th I posted about how disappointed I was with my fitness Tom Faranda’s Folly: Health update; with my inability to complete my simple bench press test, and how puffed I was walking up Breakneck Ridge. I said I’d have to "step it up" in the gym. Well, I am doing better. My … Read more
Unlike many USA Today articles, this one is pretty comprehensive, including sidebars Put down the bacon! Report emphasizes cancer-fat links – USATODAY.com There is more evidence than ever that a person who weighs too much is more likely to develop cancer, a landmark report said Wednesday. And forget eating bacon, sausage and lunchmeat. No amount … Read more
Here’s an interesting article on obesity in the U.S. and how are eating habits are impacting the British – Bulging Brits losing battle with bangers – USATODAY.com LONDON — The "fat American" used to be the joke in Europe. The "fat Brit" could soon be getting laughs, too. A nation that once was slim — … Read more
For the first time, the boys did not go out trick or treating – they just went out tricking, meeting up with friends. No candy came home. Here’s Tim with his pal Justine, cleaning up – Joe – We had a nice Indian supper, with Brigid having her Tandoori with a beer while I drank … Read more