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Point
of Origin |
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Graduate student Kurt
Rademaker struck anthropological gold last summer. High in the
Peruvian Andes, he discovered prehistoric quarries of obsidian, the
volcanic glass used in toolmaking. His discovery could be the key to
understanding how humans settled South America. |
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Thriving
in Middle School |
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A progressive,
student-centered philosophy is transforming the educational
experience for young adolescents. Middle level education is
characterized by students who learn how to learn, teachers who
appreciate the particular needs of this age group, and schools that
develop into democratic learning communities. |
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Accidental
Activists |
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Sociologist Amy
Blackstone's 18-month study of volunteers in an affiliate of the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation offers a revealing look at
women shunning political, activist and feminist roles to work within
society's mainstream ideals. |
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My
Life as a Taste Tester |
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Mild-mannered, ever-adventurous science writer Nick Houtman has been
a taste tester for 15 years. He provides a first-person account of
sensory evaluations — their scientific importance, the serious side
of subjectivity, and the fact that there's no substitute for good
taste. |
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Organized
Neighborliness |
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Cooperative Extension's
Senior Companion Program offers in-home visits to the elderly so
they can live as independently as possible. It also provides
meaningful volunteer opportunities for caring individuals like
Charlotte Fitzsimmons of Jonesport. |
