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...Japan-China summit?which has not happened since Koizumi visited Beijing in 2001?would only take place after "political obstacles" were overcome. "When it comes to Japan's top leader paying respects at a place where Class-A war criminals are enshrined," he said, "it is like pouring salt into an open wound...
...length. According to the site, it is very rare for a female to have a tusk. William Fitzhugh—director of The Arctic Studies Center (ASC), which is part of the Smithsonian Institution—explained the significance of Nweeia’s findings. He noted that, since salt water freezes four degrees lower than fresh water, the narwhal’s ability to detect salinity in the water would allow it to stay in waters that are less likely to freeze. “One thing this is showing is how little we know about...
WATER Staying hydrated while exercising is important, but drinking too much water can be as dangerous as not drinking enough. Research showed that hydrating too much over the long haul--during a marathon, say, or a long-distance bike ride--dilutes the blood's salt content and can lead to hyponatremia. The body's cells, including brain cells, absorb the excess fluid and swell, and growing pressure in the skull can cause permanent damage or death. Hyponatremia is surprisingly common; in a study of 488 runners of the 2002 Boston Marathon, 13% were over-hydrated. Many of the symptoms...
...Communications Chair, Tristan M.D. Freeman said, “We understand the nature of O’Reilly’s show and that it’s not going to be the most factually correct, so we can take it with a grain of salt.”He said that students at Brown were “most disappointed by the many factual inaccuracies in O’Reilly’s show, and the fact that this was broadcast on national TV.” He added the general reaction was “outrage mingled with...
...city's heart is the Suq al-Milh, or salt market. It's a good spot for buying oasis dates or acacia honey, or watching locals bargain over khat, a narcotic leaf. If haggling in other markets has left you jaded, this one's a refreshing change of pace?no one hassles you to buy here. Locals are mostly indifferent to your presence; a few are curious...