Word: peterson
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...athletes in Chariots of Fire jogged along the beach to its inspirited pulse, and Jennifer Beals went head over heels for its driving beat in Flashdance. Rock groups love its modish, high-tech tones, and jazzmen such as Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock have found its versatility irresistible. Laurie Anderson, the avant-garde performance artist, colored her United States, PartsI-IV with its plaintive, other-worldly resonance, and its dark bass notes lurk menacingly in the minimalist scores of Composer Philip Glass...
...sores that break out on her scalp about every six weeks. In Sacramento County, Calif., a 3½-year-old retarded boy with herpes suffered similar humiliations at his school. "A bus driver refused to have him on her bus, and several staff members requested transfers," reports Gerald Peterson, assistant superintendent for special schools and services. "It is an emotional issue...
...would like to clarify some points addressed in Katherine M. Peterson's article, "Harvard Joins Fight Against Bulimia (11/28/83). We formed Eating Problems Outreach, a student organization, because we are convinced that the issue of eating disorders needs to be further addressed on campus. The issue of eating disorders is not one of "us" (those who suffer or have suffered from eating disorders) and "them" (those who are "well"). We are all members of a culture that associates women's physical appearance with their value as human beings. None of us can remain entirely unaffected by these destructive values...
...students with concerns about eating. It is therefore an important addition to a wider network of resources in the Harvard-Radcliffe Community. Each person's concerns and needs are unique. Consequently, the many varied options for help on campus should be mentioned. The University Health Services, as Ms. Peterson noted, is currently running support groups to aid women with eating disorders. The Bureau of Study Council is also an important source of advice and support, since eating concerns are frequently intertwined with many other issues in a student's life. Room 13 and Response are two student-run services that...
Less certain is whether tight control can prevent or arrest the life-threatening complications of diabetes. But, says Dr. Charles Peterson, director of D.S.C.P., "we believe there's enough evidence to tell patients it will give them the best chance of maintaining good health...