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American studies
Study of American culture, literature, history and politics – includes Canadian and Latin American studies What will I learn? The United States in all its political, cultural and social diversity is the focus of most courses, but Canada sometimes gets a look-in, and Latin American studies is a tempting alternative, either as part of a comparative course or combined with Spanish or Portuguese. A ...
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Jean Pakter, Women’s Health Advocate in New York, Dies at 101
As head of the city’s maternity services bureau, Dr. Pakter supported a law that legalized abortion in New York before Roe v. Wade, and one of her studies led to a breakthrough in care for premature babies.
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Ancient history of circumarctic peoples illuminated
Scientists have discovered new information about the migration patterns of the first humans to settle the Americas. The studies identify the historical relationships among various groups of Native American and First Nations peoples and present the first clear evidence of the genetic impact of the groups' cultural practices.
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AAMA and WDMA Release Fenestration Market Studies that Predict Industry Trends
American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have jointly released updated "2011/2012 Study of the U.S. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylights." Report delivers information on window, door, skylight, and curtain wall market trends and product relationships for residential and commercial construction. Historic data for 2006-2011 as ...
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10 things that will change the way you think about love:
Eric Barker is a writer for Wired magazine. Studies show that, in general, men are actually more romantic than women . Men also say " I love you " first, have more positive recollections of their first kiss , and are more likely to end a relationship because it lacked " magic ." Saying "I love you" means the most to men and women at different times.
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AutohausAZ.com, One of America's Most Successful Women-Owned Companies, Proclaims "We've Come A Long Way, Baby!"
AutohausAZ.com and other successful women-owned companies gain recognition for their contributions to the US and local economies as studies continue to validate their importance to the overall business climate and job creation.Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 At a time when the economy is challenging every business' ability to survive and unemployment is at an all-time high, women entrepreneurs ...
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Scientists illuminate the ancient history of circumarctic peoples
Two studies led by scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and National Geographic's Genographic Project reveal new information about the migration patterns of the first humans to settle the Americas. The studies identify the historical relationships among various groups of Native American and First Nations peoples and present the first clear evidence of the genetic impact of the groups ...
phys.org
F.D.A. Panel Backs Preventive Use of H.I.V. Drug Truvada
With 50,000 new H.I.V. cases each year in the United States, government advisers said Truvada, an antiviral medicine, should be approved for use in healthy people at high risk of infection.
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Wapello School Board studies survey results
WAPELLO, Iowa — A recently completed survey that asked a variety of questions of teachers, students, support staff and parents in the Wapello School District may have raised several more questions on how the district will respond to the groups’ answers.
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Penn and Genographic Project scientists illuminate the ancient history of circumarctic peoples
( University of Pennsylvania ) Two studies led by scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and National Geographic's Genographic Project reveal new information about the migration patterns of the first humans to settle the Americas. The studies identify the historical relationships among various groups of Native American and First Nations peoples and present the first clear evidence of the ...
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