Word: pets
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...growing body of biological clues. For instance, several studies have found that people with ADHD have decreased blood flow and lower levels of electrical activity in the frontal lobes than normal adults and children. In 1990 Dr. Alan Zametkin at the National Institute of Mental Health found that in PET scans, adults with ADD showed slightly lower rates of metabolism in areas of the brain's cortex known to be involved in the control of attention, impulses and motor activity...
Charles also displayed his wide range of intellectual interests, rattling on about everything from holistic medicine and organic farming to the merits of national service and the demerits of modern architecture. In a conversation with Dimbleby, Charles opposed cuts in military spending and criticized ministers for not supporting his pet projects. But his most controversial statements involved the Church of England. Noting that all great religions contain common elements of truth and that his subjects follow a variety of faiths, he suggested that when he becomes King he should be called "Defender of Faith," rather than "Defender of the Faith...
...officers. Indeed, as classmate Yuri Anoshin explains, the school, following a popular practice of factories and government offices at the time, was "adopted" by the local KGB administration. This enabled Zhirinovsky and his peers to enjoy such rare amenities as flowers, potted palm trees, upholstered armchairs and pet canaries...
...Lint Channel has already arrived. fX, launched three weeks ago by the Fox network, is perhaps the ultimate example of disposable television. Along with its lighter-than-air morning show and a slate of oh-so-familiar / network reruns (Hart to Hart, Batman, Family Affair), the channel features a pet show, a consumer guide to rock CDs and a collectibles program. If it weren't for a Nightline-style interview show hosted by former CBS correspondent Jane Wallace, the network would be so insubstantial that it might float away...
Joanna M. Weiss '94 was editorial chair of the Crimson in 1993. for her next project, she plans to take on the health project, she plans to take on the health care crisis. he has a pet parakeet named Percy Pigeon...