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Who's to Blame for Eating Disorders?
If you're like me you're a little sick of all the flip-flopping on who is ultimately responsible for contributing to eating disorders in young women. First it was the modeling world and media. Then Gisele piped in and blamed parents.
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Would You Take a Stanford Class on iTunes?
Maybe you're wondering if it's even possible to take a class on iTunes. It is now — and not just from Stanford, but from Yale, Wharton, Berkeley, and more. In a relatively new move, prestigious colleges and universities are making lectures, classes, and even written materials available online.
Top 10 Dream Colleges: Students Want Stanford
While those of us in the professional world are experiencing a resurgence of college spirit through March Madness, high school seniors are rushing to the mailbox and frantically checking email to find out where they've been accepted. According to a Princeton Review survey of college applicants and parents, almost seven of 10 respondents say the economic downturn has affected their college application decisions. Nine out of 10 respondents say financial aid will be essential.
Oprah's Requirements For a Truly Successful Life
'Tis the season of caps and gowns. Last year, Oprah spoke to Stanford's class of 2008 about her lessons on feelings, failure, and finding happiness, and this year the mogul lent her presence and words to Duke University's class of 2009. Her theme was success and her message was simple: money is great, but it's not everything.
Study: President Bush's AIDS Plan Saved 1.2 Million Lives
The public hasn't warmed up to George W. Bush since he left office, but a new study out of Stanford University shines a positive light on the embattled president's legacy. The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, started in 2003 under Bush, has saved 1.2 million lives in Africa, according to the study published yesterday.
Front Page: Death Toll Rises After Italian Earthquake
- Italy's prime minister announced that 207 people have been confirmed dead and 15 are still missing, after a 6.3 earthquake hit the city of L'Aquila yesterday. About 100,000 have been left homeless. — Wall Street Journal
- The University of North Carolina defeated Michigan State last night to win the national college basketball title.
Daily Tech: The Palm Pre Is So Hot Right Now
- The Palm Pre got taken for a test drive at CTIA this week and features that were ridiculously good looking include Google Maps, the PalmOS Emulator, and Pandora. — Gizmodo
- Rumor has it that Google is in the process of acquiring Twitter for oodles and oodles of cash. — TechCrunch
- Starting next week, Stanford University and Apple will start offering free videos and courses on iPhone application development.
Poll: 40 Percent of Americans Hold Negative Racial Views
"Race" hasn't been without its partner "card" much this election and the reason the subject has been taboo and arguable could be this: according to a new poll conducted by Stanford University, the percentage of voters who may reject Obama because of his race could easily outnumber the final difference between the candidates during the last election.
And the negative responders aren't all McCain Republicans, either. More than a third of white Democrats have negative views towards blacks calling them “lazy," “violent," and responsible for their own problems.
Briefing Book! Jeb Bush Might Run For Florida Senate Seat
- Bush: Jeb Bush for Senate? Younger Bush says he's considering run, and that the the GOP can't be "anti many things" if it wants to win elections. — Politico
- Labor Secretary: Mary Beth Maxwell for Labor Secretary?
Trichinella spiralis in human muscle
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This is the parasite Trichinella spiralis in human muscle tissue. The parasite is transmitted by eating undercooked meats, especially pork. The cysts hatch in the intestines and produce large numbers of larvae that migrate into muscle tissue.
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