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Berman warns that even the best anti-obesity programs won't produce the gratification that politicians like best: quick results. That's because our growing waistlines are a product of so much else that is happening in the U.S. Researchers say it's not a coincidence that the obesity epidemic has coincided with a growth in the number of working parents who have less time to prepare meals from fresh foods; technologies that make it possible to mass-produce packaged and fast foods in cheap, enormous portions; financially strapped schools getting rid of their physical-education programs and playgrounds even...
...across a table. Thousands of years of evolution created human physical communication--facial expressions, body language--that puts broadband to shame in its ability to convey meaning and create bonds. What happens, wonders UCLA's Ochs, as we replace side-by-side and eye-to-eye human connections with quick, disembodied e-exchanges? Those are critical issues not just for social scientists but for parents and teachers trying to understand--and do right by--Generation...
...added McKiernan, who had four kills in the final ten points of the decisive game. “We knew that we really didn’t want to have our backs against the wall.” The match began with the Crimson jumping out to a quick two-game lead, and it looked as if Harvard was en route to an easy 3-0 victory over the Warriors. The last ten points again saw the two teams going down to the wire, but two key offensive errors on the Crimson’s side of the court enabled...
...themselves to the next step,” Stone said. “I don’t know whether that will happen, but they certainly have it all.” For the Crimson, some of its best chances came early on in the game when it made quick counterattacks at the UNH net. Harvard never managed to mount a consistent pressure on offense, but a couple of stellar plays put some fear in the hearts of the Wildcats faithful and some hope in the hearts of the Crimson fans—who together totaled 2061 in attendance...
...three kills from Freese, the squad took the lead and pulled ahead, moving on to the 30-24 victory. “It sounds kind of cliche, but we all played really well,” Freese said. The third frame fared better for Harvard. Pulling out to a quick 4-1 lead on a kill from sophomore Jamie Crooks, the Crimson never trailed on its way to the 30-18 victory. Every Harvard player saw action in the match, including freshman Jeff Nathan, who came in as a libero in game three. “Everyone works hard...