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...when Libya's Muammar Gaddafi agreed to dismantle his secret unconventional-weapons program [Dec. 29-Jan. 5]. Gaddafi may have seen Saddam's fate and become worried that the war on terrorism might be moving toward him. It is encouraging that Libya has come clean about its attempt to develop weapons of mass destruction (WMD). But there is a strong possibility that countries not listed as rogue states or part of the "axis of evil" may still be producing WMD. As we salute Gaddafi's cooperation, let us hope that nations like North Korea and Iran are paying attention. Harold...
...with NASA's astronauts reduced to hitching rides on Soyuz modules, the private-rocket crowd is fired up because a privately funded ship might be ready for takeoff within a few years. Since 1996, several teams have been racing to develop a three-person spacecraft that could reach the edge of the atmosphere and repeat the feat within two weeks--the qualifications required to win the $10 million X Prize created by entrepreneur Peter Diamandis to encourage private spaceflight. Leading that race is legendary aerospace engineer Burt Rutan, who is gearing up for another test after his rocket plane broke...
...WATCH OUT FOR FROSTBITE The nose, ears, fingers and toes are particularly vulnerable to cold and need to be covered. If the temperature drops low enough or the wind is fierce enough, frostbite can develop on the corneas of the eyes as well, says Dr. William Roberts, president-elect of the American College of Sports Medicine. Men whose pants are too flimsy--or who insist on wearing just shorts--can develop a very painful condition known as testicular nip. Watch out too for earrings, nose rings and any other metal object that conducts cold right to the skin...
...Cold air can be particularly hard on your lungs if you have asthma, but it can also trigger problems in folks who don't. Wearing a scarf or mask will reduce the amount of cold air going into your lungs. Call your doctor if you cough a lot and develop shortness of breath after exercising. "Minus 10 is not that bad if you're dressed for it and are used to it," says Dr. Roberts...
Charlesview’s location in the heart of North Allston would provide the University with an opportunity to develop a center to the new campus and would revitalize an area currently defined by a Dunkin’ Donuts, a gas station and autobody repair shops...