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...that use of ADHD drugs has spun out of control in the U.S. "No where else in the world are 10% of 10 year-old boys diagnosed and treated for ADD," says FDA panel advisor Curt Furberg, a professor of public health at Wake Forest University, who voted in favor of the warning. "I don't argue that there are some kids who need that treatment, but it's probably overused." Doctors Furberg and Nissen are also concerned about the rising number of adults on these drugs. About 10% are over 50, a group that has a higher rate...
...Gangsta-Funk” aesthetic attain success as pop music—and “The Dark Side” faded into obscurity. Jacoby speculates that the rapid chart ascendancy of rap music in the mid-90s was precisely why it fell out of favor with WHRB DJs. “I think the lack of interest in rap during those years was the result of there being no real underground hip-hop scene,” he says. “Part of what college radio should do is spotlight overlooked artists.” But now, perhaps...
...currently requires all students receiving support from the College to contribute $2,000 from their summer earnings to the cost of their next year of schooling. This policy, while not entirely unreasonable, places an undue burden on students receiving financial aid, and encourages them to forgo nonpaying positions in favor of salaried summer jobs.Director of Financial Aid Sally C. Donahue frames the College’s expected contribution more favorably. “Summer opportunities are really not limited by expected summer income contribution,” she argued, explaining that the expectation that students work or borrow...
...this album for “Sukie” alone; it’s a fun, sassy, organ-driven romp that’s destined to become a staple of their live shows. And if you haven’t yet discovered Belle and Sebastian, do yourself a favor and pick up “If You’re Feeling Sinister.” Your rainy days will improve tremendously. —Staff writer Michael A. Mohammed can be reached at mohammed@fas.harvard.edu...
...contacts of lobbyists with lawmakers, and stricter rules on former congressional staffers or members taking lobbying jobs. But the more dramatic reforms being discussed immediately post-Abramoff, like stopping lawmakers from using corporate jets and "leadership PACs"-which aspiring congressional leaders use to dole out money to and curry favor with other members, and often have lobbyists serving as treasurers-now have a much smaller chance of passing...