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...fact that Hollywood sells us an enhanced version of romance should come as no surprise, of course. But does that portrayal reflect a pre-existing expectation that film buffs hold or does it instill it? As part of their research, Dr Holmes' team had around 130 student volunteers watch the 2001 romantic comedy Serendipity, while another group of the same size watched a David Lynch drama. Viewers of the romantic comedy were found to be more likely to believe in fate and destiny. It was a small study confined to one region, but, Dr Holmes argues, "it does give...
Though Ford is not receiving any of the $13.4 billion TARP funds, President and CEO Alan Mulally also expressed gratitude. Mulally also reiterated Ford's intent to stick to the plan it recently submitted to Congress, calling for the company to return to pre-tax profitability by 2011. That plan includes introducing more fuel-efficient vehicles - including a broader range of hybrid-electric vehicles. This week, Ford said it is doubling the output of hybrid vehicles in 2009. (See pictures of the remains of Detroit...
...major hurdles athletes in science concentrations must overcome is assembling a coherent schedule, especially due to the sequenced nature of science and pre-med classes. Unlike more flexible majors where there are few prerequisites to concentration classes, science majors generally have a set track of what needs to be taken at a specified time in one’s schedule. For example, Physical Sciences 1 is recommended before Chemistry 20 can be taken, which is required for Chemistry 30—if one of these does not fit into an already strained timetable, an individual’s schedule...
...There’s always a huge dilemma trying to schedule [labs], said women's basketball co-captain Niki Finelli, a Psychology concentrator also pursing a pre-medical track. “I can’t remember a time when there wasn’t an overlap—I always had to negotiate with my coach...
...flood the streets must be a relief. True, Thaksin's supporters, who wore red clothes during their rallies to contrast with the opposition's yellow shirts, are hardly pleased. But in a sign that there may be a brief respite from divisive politics, Thaksin told his supporters in a pre-recorded message played to a rally of supporters on Saturday night that "all sides [should] take one step back and respect [the results of the P.M. parliamentary election...