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...breakdown of fat," he explains. But Greenberg is trying to find out whether there are normal variations in the gene that codes for perilipin that affect a person's risk of becoming obese or developing diabetes. In a study conducted with Ordovas of 1,600 people in Valencia, Spain, Greenberg determined that some of the mutations do seem to correspond to a thinner physique and reduced glucose and triglyceride levels. But other variations in the same gene seem to predispose women to be heavier and have less healthy results in blood tests...
...Italian prosecutors have concluded that their country, too, participated in that operation; a trial in Milan of 22 American alleged cia operatives may begin before the end of this year. The Marty report also alleges some degree of collusion from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Britain, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Macedonia, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Turkey. For a practice "utterly alien to the European tradition," an awful lot of European nations were apparently willing to help. So is Europe serious about opposing torture? On paper, yes: Section I, Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights states: "No one shall be subjected...
...America's game. The first wave of Euros from the early '90s - Vlade Divac of Serbia, Toni Kukoc and Drazen Petrovic from Croatia - had to earn the begrudging respect of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and the basketball establishment. The next wave - Nowitzki, Peja Stojakovic of Serbia, Pau Gasol of Spain - could play, but still faced the question of whether they could carry a team deep into the playoffs. Nowitzki proves they can. On behalf of American hoops fans: Vielen Dank, Dirk. Many thanks...
...written at least a couple of lines about Athletic Club de Bilbao, the last romantic soccer team worldwide. It's not that I don't like Foer's favorites, Arsenal and Barcelona, but he should have mentioned that Athletic Club de Bilbao is one of the oldest teams in Spain and has always played with only Basque players. So if somebody wants to be romantic about the game, he should be an Athletic Club de Bilbao fan. It's not an issue of cups and success. It's a matter of pride and principles. Mikel Lazaro Bilbao, Spain...
...freedom reach us as well. As a matter of fact, we in the south of Europe are a key component in preventing fanaticism around the world. The day the geographically big nations listen to the small ones, things will be better for all. Roger Bofill Vic, Spain...