Fixing the economy the scientific way
Worried about the economy? Try investing in scientific research — it can solve problems and create jobs. Here are two facts that might seem unrelated: 1) Most Americans cannot name a living scientist. 2) Over the last two years, by far the most pressing problems in the country have been the economy and the cost of healthcare (a chief concern of President Obama’s deficit commission).
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Peter Hartlaub’s 10 favorite movies of the year
Highs: “Winter’s Bone” was the highlight in a memorable year for well-written, complicated crime dramas featuring unexpected protagonists. “Animal Kingdom,” “Mother” and “True Grit” also stood out. Lows: The summer…
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Stutterer’s Find Solace in ‘The King’s Speech’
Tiffany Lew King George may be long dead, but his impact on many stutterers is anything but gone. The new film, The King’s Speech , is bringing many stutterers’ struggles back to light, but also providing great hope. The film follows the true story of Britain’s King George VI and his friendship with his speech therapist, Lionel Logue. The king, who’s played by Colin Firth, was a lifelong …
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