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...think there is such a thing as a rational market? -Femi Awolusi, Denver I believe in markets, but I don't believe that you can have unregulated, unfettered markets. Since the beginning of time, they have been prone to excesses. The key thing is to make sure we have a regulatory system that can evolve with the markets...
...trans fats and high-fructose corn syrup) continues to grow, eating-disorder experts are increasingly confronted with patients like Rutzel who speak of nervously shunning foods with artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and rigidly following a particular diet, such as vegan or raw foods. Women may be more prone to this kind of restrictive consumption than men, keeping running tabs of verboten foods and micromanaging food prep. Many opt to go hungry rather than eat anything less than wholesome. (See how to prevent illness...
...Schmitz pokes fun at Wagley's claim that "'those who engage in premarital sex are more prone to depression and more likely to get divorced'" by snarkily reminding Der Spiegel's readers that "she just read some brand new scientific literature to this effect...
...Japanese press for dodging responsibility, Toyoda tried to undo the damage by offering his first personal apology over the recalls. He did not, however, offer any specific solutions. On Tuesday, Toyoda finally announced that the company determined the brakes of the Prius and other hybrid models are prone to malfunction for a split second on frozen and slippery surfaces, but can be fixed by reinstalling the software that runs the braking system, a relatively simple procedure which takes 30 to 40 minutes...
...group also considered strategies for better management of water resources and the ethical issues surrounding the decision to rebuild cities in zones prone to flooding...