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I 've experienced this.  Here's some advice: 1. Try running on softer surfaces. 2. Try warming up slowly with at least a 10 minute walk. 3. Eat your bananas!  They're high in potassium and help. 4. Get new shoes and get them from a running store so they're properly fitted. 5. Walk for 5-10 mins...

a_majoor:  Very interesting post from those sources.

Case against Afghan Christian convert dismissed CTV.ca News "The case against a man who converted from Islam to Christianity was dismissed by an Afghan court on Sunday because of a lack of evidence." http://sympaticomsn.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060326/afghan_convert_060326

MC, can you provide a link or reference to this article?  Thank you.

Switzerland presents an interesting case. "For a small country, the only way to raise a sizable army is to put every able-bodied man under arms. This is how Switzerland managed to stay independent despite repeated attacks throughout history."  http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Conscription...

Agreed, but I think 2 years full-time is enough. I also think "conscientious objectors" should have to provide some form of community service in lieu of military service.

I can get more data on US military weaponry from wired magazine online.  In fact, if you want a more comprehensive look at cutting edge military technology, just google.  I still hold firm that the technical details that were printed aren't anything to get excited about.  One sentence hardly...

I googled the Times article in question.  I don't see any important technical details.  In fact, the Times said they purposely ommitted such information to protect the troops.  So what is the finger pointing at the media about?  ....perhaps to draw attention away from the fact that "Pentagon...

Aluc, quote: "will spread their legs for any chance to make $$$$$. Prostitutes!" You can be angry but don't be offensive.

Okay, that's a little freaky.  I talked about the "T" word and referred to Voldemort in this thread.  That was 3 days ago.  The there's an article 1 day ago by this journalist.... "MARK STEYN SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST  "This week's Voldemort Award goes to the New York Times for their account of a...

Clasper, I just saw your reference to Timothy McVeigh and agree. It seems that if an act of violence, done for political or ideological reasons, is organized and possibly sanctioned by a group, then it satisfys the media's idea of terrorism.  Terrorism with a big T. This nutbar, however poorly...

The media had no problem referring to Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma Bomber, as a terrorist....but that was 1995.  Now the word has far scarier connotations. (As an aside, the scenario Kind of reminds me of the Harry Potter books.  No one wants to say the Dark Lord's real name - "Voldemort". ...

Yes, it's pretty clear they don't want to say the "T" word. I looked up the definition of terrorism on dictionary.com and it seems pretty straight forward to me: ter·ror·ism     ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (tr-rzm) n. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an...

Love him or hate him, I enjoyed the "interview". Afterall, how often do you see a politician turn the tables on a reporter and make him squirm? Trudeau: "So what would you suggest? That we protect no one since we can't protect everyone?"

Pike, thanks for posting that. 

This is great.  It is 36 years old, but it's refreshing.  Decisive political leadership in action.  I wonder what the response would be today? "Canada looks more like a police state than a democracy eight days after the kidnapping of British Trade Commissioner James Cross. On Parliament Hill, a...

"Selfless, dedicated, and strong."  That's good! I can't get this article out of my head.  I was thinking about it while doing a weight workout.  Isn't it interesting that the American pitch is egocentric - "Be all that you can be" while the Canadian pitch - "Duty with honour," appeals to a...

Michel, excellent article.  Thanks for posting it.

I highly recommend Glucosamine and Chondroitin.  It made a huge difference for me as well as a friend of mine (we do endurance races).  http://www.knee-pain-management.com/supplements.html "Cartilage has a limited ability to regenerate (possibly because it has no blood supply.) However, many...

Walrus, I agree with all advice but would add this. If you're not better in 72 hours you've probably torn something.  Drop back on the weight or intensity a little so you can fully recover in 48-72 hours after a workout.  You may be doing too much too soon.  The advice on more reps, less weight...