As It Happens - Tuesday Edition

Part One

Biggest Loser study
A dispiriting new study shows that, when it comes to losing weight, our bodies actually work against us — and tonight, the biggest loser in the history of "The Biggest Loser" reflects on his uphill battle.  

Auditor General report
In a new report, the Auditor General says the Canadian Army is sending reserves overseas without knowing if they're prepared to be deployed.  

Coleslaw guy 
Coleslaw may not be considered a precious commodity, but a Massachusetts man thinks it's salad gold — and he's launched a Facebook page dedicated to moving that side dish to centre stage. 

Part Two

Australia fracking
Last week, we spoke with an Australian MP who lit a river on fire and claimed it was due to fracking — but a spokesman for Australian petroleum producers pours cold water on that idea. 

Walt Whitman health
A newly discovered series of articles on "manly health" proves that poet Walt Whitman was an enthusiastic supporter of neck beards, quality shoes, muscles, and breathing. 

Part Three

Hot Docs: Tiny Tracks
A new documentary takes us into the basement of a Toronto home, where a miniature replica of the Boston streetcar system is inextricably linked to the walls — and to the owner's late hobbyist husband. 

Nepal tweets
Robert Penner is a Canadian scientist who's been living and working in Nepal. In the past, he's tweeted about everything from Nepalese politics to what he's watching on TV. But yesterday, he sent out a tweet that was more urgent: "I repeatedly asked Nepal Police to tell me under what charges they're taking me but they won't say."