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Consumers in their mid-50s to mid-60s spend 30% more on cars than any comparable group, and as the huge baby boom generation moves into that age bracket, carmakers are naturally catering to their latest tastes. Says Steve Barnes, 68, of Atlanta, owner of a snazzy Lexus SC 430: "I've been through the minivans and SUVs, and I was looking for a fun experience...
...national survey, almost 10% of girls ages 12 to 17 said they had used illegal substances in the past month; by the time they're in the 18-to-25 age bracket, it's 16%. For most substances, boys and girls use at similar rates. But girls ages 12 to 17 are more likely to abuse psychotherapeutic drugs such as Valium. They are also more likely to have used inhalants--such as air freshener, glue, paint or cooking spray--in the past month. A total of 6.2 million American girls and women have risked brain damage and death by "huffing...
Harvard was one of 12 teams to earn the right to advance to bracket play, but the Crimson was knocked out by Maryland in the first round with a 5-2 defeat...
...round-robin record was still Harvard’s best-ever mark at the tournament. Last year, the Crimson went 2-2 and just snuck into the 12-team bracket before winning three straight. Two years ago, Harvard didn’t win any of its four Buzz games...
Shortly after the Charleston game, Harvard learned that its first bracket opponent would be Maryland (14-9), another ACC school...