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After the vows, to defeat the postnuptial blues, doctors say, couples should get adequate rest and exercise; communicate constantly; focus on the benefits of marriage, like having a built-in support system; and start thinking about the future in terms of family or finance. Women should stop thinking of themselves as "the bride" and throw out those wedding magazines, then plan social events for after the honeymoon, so they have other parties to look forward...
...Today’s high schools and universities abound in courses geared towards teaching people “how to think.” Science, math, and English courses focus not on teaching specific material but on “approaches” and “methodologies.” On the surface, this seems to make sense. With so much information readily accessible, why waste mental space on facts like the population of Russia or the circumference of a circle? Humans have limited mental capacity. Even Sherlock Holmes had to purge his mind of random trivia occasionally...
...further than President-elect Barack Obama’s transition website—aptly located at www.change.gov—to remember his promise of a new and improved Presidency. Yet, as Obama begins the vetting process for cabinet-level and advisory posts, many Americans have decried his focus on Washington insiders. Such critics claim that, by hearkening back to people who held positions in the Bush and Clinton administrations, Obama is abandoning his entire platform of change. What this argument fails to address, however, is that even those experienced politicians whose names may be familiar can still produce profound...
...want to be a generation of players that changes what Harvard soccer is all about,” Akpan said. “This is a big win.”While the team recognizes the significance of the win, its celebrations will be muted as the focus turns to tomorrow’s second-round game against No. 8 South Florida.“Reality is that we haven’t accomplished anything substantial yet,” Sager said.His coach could not agree more. “No one’s content...
...while the team recognizes the significance of the win, its celebrations will be muted as the focus turns to Tuesday’s second-round game against No. 8 South Florida...