Word: profoundity
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Several discussion leaders said that even in a complex world, seemingly insignificant efforts by individuals can make profound differences...
...Already, a quarter of 50-year-olds have lost their mothers, and half have lost their fathers. In a society that continues to shy away from speaking openly about death, it appears this group may not be any better prepared than previous generations for what experts say is a profound, life-changing experience...
This is but one example, yet it illustrates one of the most profound differences between Canada and the United States. Americans, on the whole, seem to look at themselves predominantly as individuals whose government exists to serve their needs, whereas in Canada a stronger sense of collective social responsibility defines our politics and our identity. Oddly, this makes Canadians an extremely passionate people about their country, fellow citizens and society. If you are planning to seek asylum up North from the results of this insipid election, I advise you to prepare yourself for a completely different approach. Canada, after...
SUNNY BABIES A child's birth date can have a profound effect on the rest of his or her life--and not just astrologically. A Missouri State University study reports that children born from January through March are more likely than other kids to suffer depression and anxiety later in life. Part of this can be attributed to the effect of seasonal affective disorder on the mother during pregnancy. There may also be a nutritional link: in the winter, mothers tend to eat too many carbohydrates and too few veggies and proteins...
Earlier this year Medical School Professor Frank McKeon genetically engineered mice that lack p73 to see whether they would develop cancer, just as mice that lack p53 do. The mice had "profound" defects in their metabolism and their nervous systems, but no tumors...