Word: thrive
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Venter insists that constant challenge and exposure to new things are what keep his mind sharp at 59. "I thrive on external stimulation," says the man who launched a biotech firm and finished work on his autobiography last year while conducting oceanic research and running the genomic-research institute he founded. "The breadth of what I do continues to expand, which increases the chances of assembling unique views of the world...
Babies need to learn how to master new situations, but they also learn through repetition and thrive on predictability. "Having rituals, like bedtime and mealtime routines, brings order to babies' lives, which helps them organize their thinking," explains Tamis-LeMonda. Being able to anticipate future events as well as remember and create memories of past patterns fosters cognitive development. "Babies are very good at tracking statistical information in their environment," says Laura Schulz, a professor of brain and cognitive sciences at M.I.T. "They're incredibly sensitive to human action and to intentional acts in the world. They watch what people...
...Despite the possible rust acquired over winter vacation and reading period, the victories featured the combination of strong third-period play, an offense and power play in rhythm, and firm goaltending.HARVARD 6, CORNELL 3Freshman Brittany Martin got her second career win in net and the Crimson attack continued to thrive on the road as Harvard knocked off the Big Red to complete a four-point ECAC road trip weekend. Brine was the offensive star for the second straight day, netting two goals and assist while seeming very comfortable in her new roles on the top line and top power-play...
...complicating any White House plans for military disengagement. And Iraqi political observers warn that the longer they are poorly ruled by ?small, ordinary men,? the more their fellow countrymen will long for the return of a Saddam-like tough guy. When statesmen are hard to find, strongmen tend to thrive...
...they had a natural resistance to the chemical. It's the same phenomenon that breeds pesticide-resistant insects on farms. What's more, since many antibiotics wipe out numerous species of bacteria at once, the drugs inadvertently create a nice, clear field in which those that do survive can thrive...