It's a lifetime strategy, not overnight magic. In the beginning, forget stopwatches, heart rates, and technique. Just go for a walk at a comfortable pace slightly above a stroll. Fifteen to 30 minutes would be nice.

After a half-dozen such sessions, you'll want to get beyond strolling. Start by timing how long it takes you to walk a mile comfortably on flat ground. It will probably take between 15 and 20 minutes. That's your starting capacity. Build from there.

Use your car's odometer to measure different routes so you don't have to walk the same path every time. Two miles per course is a good start. Once you can walk this path comfortably, you can begin to measure intensity. Figure your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age in years from 220. To calculate your training heart rate, multiply the result by .6. This is the beginning of your target zone for aerobic training.

At this point, the goal is three to five times a week with a heart rate in your target zone for 15 to 60 minutes. Schedule your walks in advance and keep your appointments. The key to defending yourself against heart and circulatory problems is to stay active.

Lending Money to Relatives
A New York Times/CBS News poll shows a third of respondents had loaned more that $500 to a relative and were never repaid. Further, family relationships were more stressful than before. If you are still convinced that you want to help a family member, financial planners suggest drawing up an agreement you both sign. It should specify the exact loan amount and repayment schedule. If the money isn't repaid, the sum may be tax deductible, but you will need proof that it was actually a loan.

Last year the Pentagon spent $5,100,000 to equip Andrews Airforce Base with a third golf course

Each day Americans sustain an average of 12,877 dog bites.

Each day Americans spend an average of $2,000 per second on legal drugs.

In January, 50 La-Z-Boy recliners were delivered to the CIA.
--Harper's Index