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...being out there and people knowing about what she’s doing adds to the visibility African-American women in science,” Alford said. “And visibility is the most significant factor that can contribute to the participation of African American women in the field...
...English the official language of the U.S. [June 12]. Bilingualism might have the effect of dividing the country. I sometimes feel even more like a foreigner when I encounter people who have no intention of learning English and assimilating into this great society. Uncontrolled immigration is the major contributing factor to bilingualism. Although I am an immigrant, I still disapprove of our government's irresponsible immigration policy. Deian Stankov Clarksburg, Maryland, U.S. It's worth noting that the official website of the U.S. President, whitehouse.gov, offers the option of viewing that site in Spanish. I suppose if English were...
...zips through his lunch, Elkann extols the benefits of knowing the books. "Finance is applied to everything," he says. "Look at this restaurant: maybe it seems overstaffed, but then you see that they move people in and out quickly, and you know that has a value." One factor that Elkann is indeed constantly weighing is time. His Blackberry is in subtle but continuous motion, out of and back into his jacket pocket. Elkann says his grandfather, who is universally remembered for his graciousness, could also cut you short. "The problem is speed," he explained. "He was impatient...
...English the official language of the U.S. [June 12]. Bilingualism might have the effect of dividing the country. I sometimes feel even more like a foreigner when I encounter people who have no intention of learning English and assimilating into this great society. Uncontrolled immigration is the major contributing factor to bilingualism. Although I am an immigrant, I still disapprove of our government's irresponsible immigration policy...
Social isolation has many well-documented side effects. Kids fail to thrive. Crime rises. Politics coarsens. Generosity shrivels. Death comes sooner (social isolation is as big a risk factor for premature death as smoking). Well-connected people live longer, happier lives, even if they have to forgo a new Lexus to spend time with friends...