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...between their two countries. So he used his four-hour stopover in Mexicali to drive home U.S. concern over Mexico's $96 billion foreign debt. The U.S. has been urging Mexico to cut government spending and increase private investment. De la Madrid told Reagan that Mexico was making "increasingly strenuous efforts," but was hampered by factors like the dropping world price of oil. The Mexican President seemed close to endorsing a plan by U.S. Treasury Secretary James Baker that offers debtor nations new low-interest loans in exchange for implementation of free-market policies...
BENEFITS Strength training and other strenuous exercises tear down muscle fiber. During periods of rest, muscles repair and rebuild themselves, getting thicker and stronger. Exercise enables the heart to pump with greater ease during times of rest...
...only imagine what time travelers from that strenuous era would make of modern-day Americans, sitting on their duffs most of the day--in the car, at the office, in school, on the sofa--eating like a stevedore and then driving to the fitness club to log a mile or so on a conveyer belt. It just doesn...
...best-known routes is that of the Linz Marathon, which kicks off every April in the Austrian town famous for its torte (last month's saw over 10,000 competitors take part). Those planning to enter 2006's should start training now. Those not contemplating anything quite as strenuous should get down to the waterway anyway. The fresh air and ever-changing riverscapes will have you waltzing through your workout...
...kicks off every April in the Austrian town famous for its torte - an almond pastry with a lattice top over jam. Over 10,000 competitors took part in last month's race, and those planning to enter in 2006 should start training now. Those not contemplating anything quite as strenuous should get down to the riverside anyway. The fresh air and ever-changing riverscapes will have you waltzing through your workout...