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...Governors can be hugely influential in many ways. They can develop policies that affect the real lives of millions of Americans within their states, which then percolate up to the federal level. They play a major role in the redistricting process for Congress and the state legislatures. And, during a presidential contest, they can rally around one of their own party members with the kind of fundraising and machine-politics mobilization that is unmatched by any other individuals or organizations in the country...
...After you finished school you worked as a clerk for Aer Lingus. How did this travel affect you and your writing...
...risk. Greece’s current fiscal situation, in which the government is struggling immensely to pay the bills and teetering on the edge of financial collapse, is a prime example of this, as a Greek default could create a dangerous run on the Euro, which would negatively affect all of Europe because of the united monetary policy. And Spain, Portugal, Ireland, and Italy unfortunately are not far behind when it comes to rapidly approaching fiscal crises...
...Harvard is careful to stay focused and not let the hype affect the team...
Saxe's research suggests a mechanism by which opioids may affect PTSD risk. Trauma researchers have long known that social support is critical for recovery from PTSD, and that the brain's natural opioids are involved in feelings of nurture and bonding. Saxe found that the pediatric patients in the hospital who had the most anxiety about being away from their families were also the most likely to develop PTSD, but in those treated with opioids for pain, the risk was reduced. "The pathway was opioid dose reducing separation anxiety, and reduced separation anxiety reducing PTSD," says Saxe. (See pictures...