Word: informally
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...first-year UC campaigns came to ape their Washington counterparts. Candidates, concerned with distinguishing themselves from a large pool, seemed to lose focus on what was important or relevant to the position they sought. Instead, they resorted to provocative slogans and ploys that served more to distract than to inform...
...Competition did become intense earlier this fall as it is now, and students new and old can’t be blamed for trying their hardest to succeed in their activities. But we may allow the lessons of the freshman campaigns to inform our vote for president. The campaign that takes its time to develop serious and innovative ideas for the UC might not be the most glamorous or funniest one. But it is the one most deserving of our attention and our vote. After all, Washington may be a long way off, but the road starts here...
...Does your medical training inform your writing in any way? Not that I'm aware of, frankly. Part of the attraction of writing when I was in practice was that it was such a radically different undertaking than medicine, which is very regimented and straightforward. I guess the only thing I would say is, both as a writer and as a doctor, especially in primary care, you have to have a sense of people. It doesn't hurt to have some kind of understanding of why people behave the way they do, what motivates them, what they're afraid...
...another report, with recommendations for treating the particular problem of obesity, including giving those with severe mental illness better access to dietary consultations and promoting the prescription of low-weight-gain antipsychotics. The agency is currently working on creating a tool kit for federal health-care providers to better inform them on the issue...
...Event organizers will continue to emphasize the most marketable aspects of charity events to maximize the impact created. For these charity dances, however, it takes two to tango and our undergraduate population must take a stand. We must inform ourselves and be open to understanding the charities that we support. We should be empowered, not overwhelmed, by the charitable opportunities we have. Charity events should not merely be hats to wear to feel good the following weekend when we drink the day away outside Harvard Stadium. Let us remember that we are not limited, nor overwhelmed, but empowered every...