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...along with the bad pathogens, heat-treating milk destroys beneficial bacteria, proteins and enzymes that aid in digestion. Some people with a history of digestive-tract problems, such as Crohn's disease, swear by the curative powers of unpasteurized milk. Others praise its nutritional value and its ability to strengthen the immune system. "I have seen so many of my patients recover their health with raw milk that I perceive this as one of the most profoundly healthy foods you can consume," says Dr. Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician and author who rails against the medical establishment on his website...
...stakes are incredibly high. "To say yes to the right things"--and not be overwhelmed, overworked and generally stressed out--"you have to say no to a lot of other things," Ury says. The payoff, he notes, can be twofold, since delivering a respectful, decisive no can paradoxically strengthen your relationship with the person on the receiving...
...Qaeda terrorism. Sen offers his most profound observation when he addresses current attempts to decrease inter-group tensions in countries like Britain, where immigrant groups have not been able to fully assimilate.According to Sen, when governments support moderate voices within religious factions, they “bolster and strengthen the voice of religious authorities while downgrading the importance of nonreligious institutions and movements.” This policy assumes that people prioritize religion above all else and therefore feeds the roots of discontent—even when the state intends to do the opposite.Sen’s work...
...standpoint and Republicans—more specifically neocons—for ignoring tried and true public policy in favor of more imperialist maneuvers. This book is a good read if you want to find out what America should have done in the recent past, or if you need to strengthen your anti-Bush arguments for the sake of good old-fashioned friendly debate. It’s short, painless, and actually quite interesting, even for one without any knowledge of politics. If only such a clear and thorough analysis existed before the last election. —Reviewer...
...construction on a life sciences research center in Allston is scheduled to begin this June. The center’s close proximity to HBS is expected to strengthen collaboration between HBS professors and faculty from across the University...