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Among the many mysteries that befuddle autism researchers: why the disorder affects boys four times more often than girls. But in new findings reported online today by the journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchers say they have found a genetic clue that may help explain the disparity...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Genetic Clue to Why Autism Affects Boys More | 5/19/2009 | See Source »

...watch this space, then? Right. Zuma is still an unknown quantity. His appointments only give a small clue as to how his government will be. But keep watching. South Africa is Africa's political and economic heavyweight. It sets the tone for much of Africa. What happens here matters - and that will be especially true in the coming year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Zuma's First Moves as South African President | 5/11/2009 | See Source »

...state despite bitter opposition from his GOP-dominated legislature, argues that Chick-fil-A would never let its franchisees cook their chicken however they want; why should the Republican Party let its elected officials promote Big Government? "We're essentially franchisees, and right now nobody has any clue what we're really about," Sanford tells TIME. "You can't wear the jersey and play for the other team!" (See pictures from the view of the floor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: One Year Ago: The Republicans in Distress | 5/7/2009 | See Source »

...method is called "dynamic immersion," in which users are taught a new language through images, text, and sound. There is neither translation nor grammar explanations. You learn by listening to people talk in the language you're trying to master, and by reading words on a screen. The images clue you into the meaning of the words. The system eschews rote memorization - Rosetta Stone promises you'll learn a second language in the same way a child learns his or her first...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Rosetta Stone: Speaking Wall Street's Language | 4/25/2009 | See Source »

This week, Roving Reporter got wordy at the Boston/Harvard Crossword Puzzle Tournament. We talked about favorite clues, closet nerds, and using crosswords to pick up girls. I also had the opportunity to hang out with one of my idols, The New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz—for 39 whole minutes. But, hey, who’s counting? Will Shortz, Editor of The New York Times Crossword Roving Reporter (RR): Mr. Shortz, it’s an honor to meet you. So, what’s your favorite crossword clue of all time? Will Shortz...

Author: By Logan R. Ury, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Roving Reporter: Crossword Puzzle Tournament | 4/8/2009 | See Source »

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