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...think it is pretty well documented through scientific studies that acupuncture, for example, can be very helpful in relieving certain things like migraines and other ailments, or at least [be] as effective as more intrusive interventions. I will let the science guide me." Of course, Christian Scientists would prefer he let faith do some of the guiding...
...popular cult figure is California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The governor's likeness can be found at makeshift gyms throughout the city, which use cinder blocks and old Soviet tank parts for equipment. To many young Afghans, Schwarzenegger embodies the virtues of discipline, goal-setting and accomplishment. Afghans prefer the U.S. to the Taliban, but they have suffered too long from 40% unemployment and a reconstruction that never arrived. Ralph Lopez, Cambridge, Mass...
...poverty-stricken young men. It may come as a surprise to many Americans that fitness and weight-lifting are fast-growing crazes in Kabul, and a popular cult figure is California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. To many young Afghans, he embodies the virtues of discipline, goal-setting and accomplishment. Afghans prefer the U.S. to the Taliban, but they have suffered too long from 40% unemployment and a reconstruction that never arrived. Ralph Lopez, CAMBRIDGE, MASS...
...Castle Hotel, the former residence of a co-founder of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The 40-room hotel, which is located on a 450-acre estate in Galway, is most famous as a fly fishing destination, with its salmon and sea trout fishery. If you prefer food with feathers, there's woodcock shooting, and for more peace loving folks, there are plenty of walking and riding trails and wildlife to see. Rates start at $320 per night. Connemara, County Galway, Ireland...
Greenough, Montana. This is the way camping was meant to be: big canvas tents, with proper beds and tables and chairs, and fireside glasses of wine with pan-roasted trout. The Resort at Paws Up calls it "glamping." Still, if you prefer sleeping within four solid walls, the resort also has 28 houses, all set on 37,000 acres of Montana wilderness. Through May 22, rates start at $465 per night for two guests, including all meals; from May 23 to June 16, rates start at $565 per night, with meals. Greenough...