The Washington Times:
The Bush administration has approved the export of sensitive equipment and expertise to China’s military and police forces to bolster security at the Beijing Olympics, according to a number of private and public interviews and documents.
The support includes security and military equipment that is restricted for export under the Export Administration Act, […]

Today’s NY Times has an article about a new study that shows resevatrol mimics the effects of a calorie restriction diet. Click here for the whole article.

Serious scientists have long derided the idea of life-extending elixirs, but the door has now been opened to drugs that exploit an ancient biological survival mechanism, that of switching the body’s resources from fertility to tissue maintenance. The improved tissue maintenance seems to extend life by cutting down on the degenerative diseases of aging.

The reflex can be prompted by a faminelike diet, known as caloric restriction, which extends the life of laboratory rodents by up to 30 percent but is far too hard for most people to keep to and in any case has not been proven to work in humans.

The Wisconsin scientists used a dose on mice equivalent to just 35 bottles a day. But red wine contains many other resveratrol-like compounds that may also be beneficial. Taking these into account, as well as mice’s higher metabolic rate, a mere four, five-ounce glasses of wine “starts getting close” to the amount of resveratrol they found effective, Dr. Weindruch said.

Given the ongoing conversation here and elsewhere about the value of the college degree, I found this article from the local paper quite interesting. It’s a profile of a local kid that just graduated with fine grades, yet is skipping college to become a farrier. An established farrier makes six figures around here, although it […]

Congratulations to Stafford Dem Chair Marc Broklawski, and also to Betty & Carlos Del Toro and family who have been asked by the Obama campaign to participate in today’s rally at the Nissan Pavilion.
Carlos says his family will lead the huge gathering in the Pledge of Allegiance.
‘Way to go!
UPDATE (by Chris): Awesome!
Also, Kaine, Warner, & Webb […]

Lots of things happening this weekend, starting Thursday night at the new Volvo/Mercedes park (behind said dealerships on fall hill).June 5 – Beach Wop @ 3400 Fall Hill Ave – $8/$4 The RhondelsJune 5 – Fredericksburg Festival of Arts #2 @ Trinity Episc…

In the spirit of the nation’s hurricane supplies checklist, and the recent storms, let me give you my list of a techie’s emergency supplies.Short term power outage suppliesLaptop (or 2) – for use while lighting occurring outside, disconnect the power b…

Musings Over a Pint: A Brewpub for Fredericksburg
This is walking distance from my house. Sweet!
(tags: Fredericksburg, beer)

The Washington Post is running an interesting article today on the rising interest in legal “moonshine” entitled Distillers Betting On ‘Boutique’ Versions of Hooch. Different from that produced in illegal stills in the south, this new beverage is upsca…

Last night Jhana Porter hosted a celebration at her home in Stafford that was only made possible because of people like her. When Democrats gather in Hampton next weekend to elect 18 at-large Obama delegates, I strongly urge them to consider Jhana.

This looks like it could be a great resource.
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