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...these lies? Sure. They are the psychological equivalent of political spin. The cold facts are that as you age, you will begin to lose your capacity for working memory, just as you will lose muscle mass, eye strength and balance. We call this aging, and none of us will escape it. But the new study reminds us of the power of belief: People can be persuaded to believe either positive or negative stereotypes, and it can have a real impact on their performance in life...
...will be taken off the list in the coming weeks, as the office is still waiting to hear from some admitted students. The admissions office aims to have all decisions out by July 1, Fitzsimmons said. He added that it is possible that students admitted off the waitlist will begin hearing as early as today, but more should find out by the middle of next week. The number of students admitted from the waitlist will depend in part on the number of students who choose to defer their offers of admission for a year. So far, 31 students have elected...
...Unfortunately, money takes precedence over everything, even health. Businesses do not like to see their pockets picked twice by an unruly and inconsequential panic. That aversion to loss will only make things worse if thousands and thousands of people begin to die and commercial interests are slow to recognize it and slow to react...
...Granted, although Obama’s “permanent campaign” may not be an efficient or beneficial one, it is prudent politically. Some have claimed that, in the age of 21st-century politics, when campaigns begin two years prior to elections and opponents are unwilling to compromise, “permanent campaigns” are the only feasible means of maintaining support. If Obama does desire to win the 2012 election, he must start now in order to avoid losing ground to opponents who do not have to face the demands of the presidency. But, although...
...would have dared wonder if a priestly TV phenom like Bishop Fulton Sheen had a girlfriend. But today, the temptations for an attractive media star, ordained or not, are greater - especially in the narcissistic Gomorrah of South Beach. And Cutié was never a shy altar boy to begin with. Born in Puerto Rico to Cuban parents, he was a popular DJ as a teen, and still likes disco music and getting buff...