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...subjects write down things for which they are thankful. She has found that taking the time to conscientiously count their blessings once a week significantly increased subjects' overall satisfaction with life over a period of six weeks, whereas a control group that did not keep journals had no such gain...
Still, I was torn, so I decided to check it out for myself. I turned to a source of infinite wisdom to gain a little perspective: my five-year-old niece who attends my old elementary school in Texas. Much to her rambling pleasure, I asked her pointed questions about her kindergarten class, expecting to hear tales of religious indoctrination. (After all, it’s Texas—a place that recently revised school textbooks in order to brainwash its youth on the evils of homosexuality.) If Texas elementary schools were cracking down on “Christmas?...
...rust,” Norman said. “But when the crowd gets involved like that, it’s tough—they gain a lot of momentum...
BENEFITS: Relieves itching, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. RISKS: Depending on the formulation, dry mouth, irritability, nervousness, irregular heartbeat, increased appetite, weight gain. Older types cause drowsiness (and may even be used as mild sleep aids). Children are at greater risk of suffering seizures. Nightmares, irritability and unusual excitement are also more likely to occur in children...
...crown prince's complaints: "... there are still some things that I have not fully understood yet." As for the inherent nature of official duties, Akihito requested that the future Emperor specifically indicate what he has in mind, "or at least indicate a direction for them, and in so doing gain the cooperation of those around him." Amid this extraordinary show of public bickering, the government last month announced its decision to create an advisory board to begin considering a change in Japanese law to allow princesses to succeed to the Chrysanthemum Throne. With battles in the royal family, 2005 could...