Word: developable
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Although Baker has said the commission will develop its proposals by consensus, there were signs last week that the group had hit some speed bumps. Sources say renewed pressure from both political flanks in the U.S. is making it difficult for the commission's center to hold. Emboldened by their takeover of Congress, Democrats have sent unmistakable signals that they favor some movement, if not reduction, of forces at the earliest possible date. Meanwhile, present and former government officials say Vice President Cheney intends to oppose any proposal that would make regional talks with Iran or Syria a key part...
...although running for office may tap some of the same know-how as putting on a show, legislating has required Reeves to develop new abilities. During most council meetings, as her eight colleagues debate taxes and other municipal business, Reeves quietly takes notes. Pointing to the sea of paper on her office desk, she says, "The more I read and the more I get these stacks of paper to a livable level, I feel that I'm adjusting to the job well...
...identical and fraternal twins born in Sweden from 1935 to 1958 found that if one identical twin suffered from anorexia, the odds were significantly higher that the other did as well. Just because someone is genetically predisposed to anorexia, however, doesn't mean she or he will develop the disorder. The next step will be to figure out which genes are involved and how they affect the brain...
...responsible, known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), used to be seen mostly in hospitals but are now turning up all across the U.S. MRSA can still be treated with other antibiotics, but the Infectious Diseases Society of America has called for Congress to pressure the pharmaceutical industry to develop new, stronger drugs to fight the superbugs...
...coffee destined to be the next health food? Researchers found more evidence that drinking coffee--with or without caffeine--decreases the risk of Type 2 diabetes in those who are prone to develop the condition, perhaps by boosting the body's metabolism a bit. (Exercise is, of course, even more effective, but maybe you need that extra jolt to get yourself moving.) Coffee also seems to decrease slightly the risk of liver damage in patients with a history of alcoholism, perhaps because coffee contains lots of antioxidants. But the news isn't all good. Drinking lots of coffee during pregnancy...