Monthly Archives: June 2010

David Sharp

If you’ve chosen to take the reckless route, are others obliged to rescue you when you get into trouble? When British mountaineer David Sharp died on Mt Everest on 15th May 2006, he might not even have made the news …

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Freely Exposed

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TAIPEI – Eggs from free range chickens contain nearly six times more of the toxic chemical dioxin than eggs hatched by caged hens, a Taiwanese study has found. Dioxin, a by-product of garbage burning and industrial activities, can cause a …

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Go Easy On Calcium Supplements

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CALCIUM, a necessary part of the diet to build strong bones and teeth, may increase prostate cancer risk in men who are of small build, a recent study found. The study also found that even at relatively low levels and …

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Langtang Himal

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, drive to Syabrubesi Day 2: Syabru Besi (1430m) to Lama Hotel (2500m) Day 3: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3400m) Day 4: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3800m) + short hike to Kyanjin Ri Viewpoint (4700m) …

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Jump Start

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TCM massage therapist Master Chan (not related to me) has given me a tube of Jump Start to try out. It’s some sort of ointment that improves muscle performance before exercise and speeds up recovery after exercise. I brought one …

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Expedition Not Quite Over The Hill 28th May to 31st May 2010

The results of th expedition are out. Chew Teck Hong and Raymond Lee not only made it to the summit, they also completed Walk The Torq. Leslie Ng made it to Pendant Hut, but aborted the summit bid. Pictures of …

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