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...have to be. Absolutely I'm encouraged. Afghanistan has been in the shadow of the Iraq war for a number of years. But I don't envy Mr. Obama his task in Afghanistan. The scale of the conflict has changed, and there's going to be no quick fix, no quick solution. I think we have to accept that we're going to be engaged there long-term. What long-term means, I don't know, but certainly years and possibly a decade...
...than cure, and a costly placebo at that. Some economists question whether just lowering interest rates to a historically low 4.5% will be enough to boost housing sales or prices. What's more, the plan could end up costing $25 billion a year, using up valuable funds needed to fix the housing market and providing no relief to the millions of homeowners now facing foreclosure...
...procedures like Botox, face lifts, and microdermabrasion are among the many tricks that can give aging skin a mask of youth. But Harvard Medical School researchers may have found a gene that can actually hold back the clock. If the quantity of a protein that regulates gene expression and fixes damaged cells is increased, genes may be less likely to deteriorate, according to the study. Cells that remain in better condition for longer age more slowly, theoretically allowing organisms to remain younger longer. “People may have an extended lifespan,” said Raul Mostoslavsky, a researcher...
...health. We've gotten into the habit of being reactive instead of proactive, living unhealthy lifestyles and relying on medicine to cure all our ailments. Emphasizing prevention through healthy eating, physical activity and regular checkups is the best approach to take if the U.S. wants to truly fix its health crisis. Sarah Grafelman, KIRKSVILLE...
...Although the Norton Anthology of English Literature will no longer be required to sit on the bookshelves of every English concentrator, those who are loyal to the English canon may still be able to get their fix: courses in the “Poets” and “Shakespeares” categories would explore foundational works like “Hamlet” and “The Canterbury Tales...