Of all the surprises since Sept. 11, perhaps the most unexpected development is the discovery of at least one American, possibly as many as three, who have been fighting with the Taliban. Two of the suspected Americans are said to be in the hands of the Northern Alliance and have not yet been identified. One, however, has been positively identified as John Philip Walker of Fairfax, Calif. Currently, he is in the custody of American forces.

Mountains, tents and bears (oh, my) surviving a cold camping trip
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

The dictionary definition of hypothermia is a condition of abnormally low body temperature. Most men will say this explains why ladies have such cold feet. Women will say that hypothermia could be the condition that makes all men's hearts so cold.

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