Word: originated
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...days in cosmology-the study of the universe-verges on the bizarre. Astronomers have come up with one theory-busting discovery after another, hinting that a scientific revolution may be close at hand. At stake are answers to some of the most fundamental questions facing humanity: What is the origin of the universe? What is it made of? And what is its ultimate destiny...
Okay, so Weiner makes a much better composer than he does a historian. But if his version of the Pudding's origin is a load of hooey, his larger point remains valid: the Pudding show is steeped in tradition...
...tendency of depression to "run in families" is clinically (and logically) more likely to result from relatives' sharing similar environmental influences than from genetics. In their families of origin, children experience the emotional deprivation that leads to later depression and/or learn to be depressed by identifying with depressed parents. Nonetheless, many children who develop more adaptive defense escape depression, even when they grow up in a depressive family...
...with impressive titles and awards to their credit. Unfortunately they are of the `third-world-in-your-face' school of writing which says that everything is permitted without ability as long as you are outraged and oppressed. It is the warped notion that supposed diversity of viewpoint, place, ethnic origin and balance of genders will produce great...
...examination of the angst and irritation inherent to this difficult time of life. Metaphysical questions about the nature of scheduling, time's passage and the origin of the universe. Questions to be explored: Are you really going to get up in time for an 8:30 class? Will you go to a lecture on Friday if it's your only class that day? Will you make it from William James to Boylston? A satisfactory answer will not be provided...