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...thought to be just 1 in 2,500; today about 1 in 170 kids born in the U.S. fall somewhere on the autism spectrum (which includes Asperger's Syndrome), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some of the spike can be reasonably attributed to a new, broader definition of the disorder, better detection, mandatory reporting by schools and greater awareness of autism among doctors, parents and educators. Still, there's a nagging sense among many experts that some mysterious X-factor or factors in the environment tip genetically susceptible kids into autism, though efforts...
...come to something nobody would strongly object to as opposed to something everybody would be excited about.” The lack of a strong decision-maker killed any inspiring ideas in each proposal. Later, when administrators were attempting to implement the non-plan, the application of the broader portal courses was pathetic at best. So far, only the Humanities and the Life Sciences courses show up in the Courses of Instruction, though the idea was approved by small subcommittees almost two years ago. Indecision persists and the crisis at the core remains. In view of our cyclical short-term...
Dick Cheney tries to keep a low profile as Vice President, quietly advising President Bush and focusing on national security matters as far away from the spotlight as possible. That may be wise, since Cheney is not a popular man among the broader American public; his approval ratings (37% in a recent CNN poll) are lower than even the President's. But in election season the Vice President remains a big draw for conservative audiences. In this midterm election cycle, he has held 114 campaign events across the country and raised more than $40 million for the G.O.P. cause...
...visiting Japan, South Korea, China and Russia in the hope of isolating North Korea as punishment for its nuclear test. But despite the unanimous adoption by the Security Council of a package of sanctions largely targeting trade related to North Korea's weapons program, clear differences remain over the broader strategic question of how to deal with Pyongyang...
...table-mate, Anthony Micallef ’09, said he would prefer “more variety” in the fish selection. And more fish variety is exactly what HUDS has cooking. Martin said that Lawrence R. Kessel, HUDS executive chef, has worked to create a broader seafood menu. Mozaffarian and Rim probably wouldn’t recommend dropping a line in the Charles, but would certainly approve a serving of dining hall Mahi Mahi...