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...house of representatives had a resolution on the table detailing the genocide inflicted upon the indigenous population by their forefathers, then perhaps the rest of the world might begin to take these pompous asses seriously. Why can't Americans look in the mirror and see what hypocrites they are? Graham Turner, Newton On Rawcliffe, England...
...evidence, an interdisciplinary team of doctors and psychologists determines the severity of the gender variation and whether to recommend the child for hormone blockers. But the final decision rests with the parents. To help inform families confronted with such choices in the future, the Boston team plans to begin clinical trials that will gauge the long-term effects of blocking the maturation hormones. "We don't claim to have all the answers," says Spack. "But right now, people are suffering because of those who won't ask the questions." There are many mysteries about the transgendered. This could clear...
...true that our forebears could never agree when the cycle should begin. The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year as the Nile rose at the end of August. The Incans picked the year's shortest day (June 21 in the southern hemisphere), while Chinese New Year usually falls on the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice. It was Pope Gregory in 1582 who finally settled on Jan. 1 for Europeans. But wherever it lands, it serves its purpose: the past falling away, its demons chased out by bells and whistles and drums, a new year born...
...this time around? There may be hope. The price spike is likely to filter down to gas pumps and home heating-oil tanks just as voters begin choosing presidential nominees, which presents a rare chance to force this uncomfortable issue to the top of the political agenda. And in fact we may be better at tackling this problem than we tend to believe, as Daniel Yergin, chairman of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, points...
...possibilities are endless for the Harvard women’s basketball team in the 2007-2008 season. With a core of veterans, talented freshmen, and a steadfast coach, the Crimson will know no bounds this year. Harvard begins its title defense Saturday with its first game of the season on the road against James Madison. Last year, Harvard managed to turn around what began as an abysmal season. The Crimson lost its first six games of non-conference play and everyone believed all hope was lost for a team that began with such high hopes. But things began to turn...