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...William Osler, father of modern medicine, catapulted clinical practice forward by centuries. Marveling at heart transplantation, gene sequencing, and tissue engineering wizardry, Osler might perseverate on why millions lack access to basic primary care. Troubled by a nation advanced in technology but crippled by the problem of equal access to quality health care, the doctor places his dinner selection: compassion. The consummate healer eloquently speaks of aequanimitas–a balanced state of health, wisdom, insight, and clarity...

Author: By Howard A. Zucker | Title: Banquet for a Better World: | 6/2/2009 | See Source »

...saves in cutting these services in the short term. To understand why, it is important to clarify where this money was being funneled in the first place. One of the biggest problems for disabled youth is connecting with their peers and being taught how to live independently; often, they lack opportunities to enjoy regular lives and interactions. The bulk of the existing funding goes toward helping support centers sponsor events like bowling trips and athletic contests to encourage fellowship and social time. Built into many of these events are crucial moments when children are placed in situations through which they...

Author: By Marcel E. Moran | Title: Kicking Those Already Down | 6/2/2009 | See Source »

...spying,” to collect bits of data. The individual’s contribution may be miniscule, but the final product is a detailed portrait. And though many of China’s spies may not be professionals, the pool’s vast size offsets its lack of training...

Author: By Nicholas Tatsis | Title: Managing China? | 6/2/2009 | See Source »

...were passed from your father’s care to your husband’s care,” she said. DEFYING CONVENTIONSAlthough only a handful of women entered male-dominated professions directly after Radcliffe, those who did quietly defied conventional attitudes and dealt with a lack of female role models which they say initially limited their professional aspirations.Suzanne W. Sabath ’59 (originally Suzanne R. Wells), who initially concentrated in music, says that most of her classes were with men. Though she says the courses were coeducational, there were subtle gender barriers that ultimately convinced...

Author: By Brittany M Llewellyn and Laura G. Mirviss, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Radcliffe on the Cusp | 6/1/2009 | See Source »

...people interested in art,” he said. “There was nowhere we could work.” Studios were reserved for students studying architectural science; students who wanted to create were often forced to use their dorm rooms as ateliers. Frustrated with the lack of space, Szanton approached a dean who conceded a two-room apartment in Dudley House. There, Szanton and a dozen other students could paint and sculpt. The apartment was hardly set up as a studio, but, Szanton said, “there was nothing else on campus...

Author: By Madeleine M. Schwartz, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Making Room for Art | 6/1/2009 | See Source »

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