Word: excesses
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...some ways, more rewarding than his present. In their hostile environment, the Kalahari Bushmen find enough to eat with less effort than most civilized peoples. Anthropologist Lee estimates that the Bushman's daily diet averages 2,140 calories and 93.1 grams (3.26 oz.) of protein-well in excess of the estimated daily allowance for people of their vigor and size (1,975 calories, 60 grams of protein). The Bushmen have about the same proportion of people over 60 in their society as are found in Western nations...
...motto, the new bishop chose Omnium servus (Servant of All). He worked as hard as ever, but carried his duties with a light bonhomie. In the evening he was frequently seen at the theater or concerts, and occasionally he indulged in a bit of mountain climbing. About the only excess that some Müncheners objected to in Defregger was the fondness he bore for his former military connections. He celebrated Mass for the annual reunions of his old army outfit, the 114th Jäger (Sharpshooter) division, and regaled them with rousing, nostalgic sermons. "What the dust...
...absorb the pesticide through the fatty yolk sac. In birds, DDT kills off the young by interfering with the female's egg-laying process. Though the exact chemistry is still obscure, the pesticide apparently sends the mother bird's liver into a frenzy of enzyme production. The excess enzymes break down such steroids as estrogen that are essential to the manufacture of calcium. Lacking adequate calcium, the bird's eggs emerge thin-shelled and flaky, offering scant protection for the embryo. In at least one instance, reports the National Audubon Society, which has just joined the public...
...rides with the wind in his face rather than at his back, the lingering radiation from the so-called "big bang" would appear slightly stronger to an observer on earth when the planet is moving toward the radio waves. Conklin figured that if he could somehow determine the apparent excess of radiation caused by the earth's own motion, he could, in fact, then measure the motion itself...
...what stores, banks, finance companies, auto dealers and other cred itors must do to comply with the Truth in Lending Act that Congress passed last year. Among other things, the consumer must be informed in advance of the exact amount of any loan or credit, including insurance premiums, any excess of an installment price over a cash price and the exact length of time he has to pay. He must also be told the precise annual interest charge. In most cases, creditors must also disclose how much total interest the consumer will have...