No oxygen in the IMF ventilator

"By Mosharraf ZaidiThe News InternationalBeing of Pakistani origin qualifies an IMF employee to be as much of a Pakistani economy expert, as being of Pakistani origin qualifies a child that eats a lot of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to be an expert in Pakistani child nutrition....

Diet food 'may fuel obesity risk'

"Diet foods for children may inadvertently lead to overeating and obesity, say researchers. In tests on young rats, animals given low-calorie versions of foods were induced to overeat, whether they were lean or obese. The researchers believe low-calorie versions of usually...

Watch Your Weight Or Lose Your Job

"Overweight workers cost their bosses more in injury claims than their lean colleagues, suggests a study that found the heaviest employees had twice the rate of workers' compensation claims as their fit co-workers. Obesity experts said they hope the study will convince...

30 Things You must Know About Fitness and Nutrition

"You will be much more successful if you approach bodybuilding and fitness preparation not as a short-term goal (i.e. 12 weeks out), but rather as a lifestyle you inspire to maintain for the rest of your life."

Chubby children in London plan lean Christmas

"Christmas pickings will be leaner this year for several overweight children in London primed to fill up on healthy food such as Brussels sprouts and fruit instead of extra helpings of turkey stuffing and pudding."Last year, in my stocking I had lots of chocolates. This year...

The Green Papers -- Midterm Election USA 2006

U.S. Senate / U.S. House / Statewide offices.

The Bay Area Holds Its Collective Breath As the A's Head Home to Clinch

"Tuesday morning I found myself arriving at work both excited and downcast. I knew why I was excited: because the anticipation of a playoff game includes an unmistakable blend of "hoprehension"--the mixture that is equal parts "hope" and "apprehension". Why was I subdued?...