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Whether we like it or not, cliques are a natural social phenomenon. And while in a utopian society, we might all mill about in a universal circle of love, I’m pretty confident that will never happen anywhere, nevermind at Harvard...
...certain extent, this phenomenon of enhanced performance under pressure is inherent to human nature. Physiologically, the body has evolved to switch on a reserved crisis mode, or “fight-or-flight” response, in times of stress. Culturally, it is common to hear of latent potential being uncovered in the wake of challenge and adversity, capabilities not even close to being fully realized until they are tested. In ordinary contexts—taking a difficult exam, for instance, or running in a competitive race—self-discovery is a positive thing. In the context of government...
...calls itself a "social bookmarks manager." It offers a dizzying collection of cool links but no commentary. ? Boingboing.net is a general-interest site featuring everything from tech how-tos to Supreme Court reporting. ? Engadget.com runs daily updates on nifty new devices. Hunting for the next iPod-like phenomenon? Look here first. ? Dailykos.com posts left-leaning political analysis from a variety of commentators. ?Instapundit.com is a Tennessee law professor's right-leaning take on key political issues...
...Lacoste USA's most profitable year yet. "I credit the whole company for this success," says Marshal Cohen, chief analyst at the NPD group. "They did a good job in Europe of keeping it a premium brand, and the U.S. followed suit. That drove this phenomenon...
This year, as part of that goal and in tandem with the launch of the initiative, Sasselov and Knoll with co-teach a Core course on the topic, Science A-54, “Life as a Planetary Phenomenon.” And Knoll added that public education—informing the average American, not just Harvard students—on the origins of life, is also a goal of the initiative...