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...think [our defense has] been the constant to our whole season,” Harvard coach Jamie Clark said. “Anytime you’re [allowing] below a half goal a game, you’re doing well...
...contradict the commonplace idea that autism rates have exploded in the two decades. Researchers found no significant differences in autism prevalence among people they surveyed in their 20s, 30s, 40s, right up through their 70s. "This suggests that the factors that lead to developing autism appear to be constant," said Dr. Terry Brugha, professor of psychiatry at the University of Leicester and lead author of the study. "I think what our survey suggests doesn't go with the idea that the prevalence is rising...
...planning to increase student fees another 32%. The U.C. system must chop $637 million out of its budget this year following the agreement between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the legislature on how to close California's massive $26 billion shortfall in July. Many of the protesters believe the constant increase in fees over the past decade is endangering the university's mission as a public university that offers students an outstanding education at a cost that middle- and working-class families can afford. (Read a story about budget cuts at the University of California system...
...also said that the results of this study may apply to students, too. “Students at Harvard are preparing for careers in which creativity is essential,” de Graaf said. “They need time to reflect and refocus. Our culture’s constant demand and “now-now” pressures don’t give them these sorts of breaks.” While Perlow acknowledged that the study’s results could be superficially applied to Harvard students, she said that the greater implications related to how teams...
...Turns out, Franklin has not only provided Galster with constant companionship, but also some social perks as well. Galster describes Franklin as a “chick magnet.” Their friendship goes so far that Galster has included Franklin in rowdy drinking games. “Franklin has had his share of Beiruit games,” said Galster, laughing...