Can College Success Be Predicted Better For Girls
A psychologist compared 3646 freshmen’s high school grades and aptitude tests with first year college grades. High school grades predicted girls’ outcomes better than boys. combined tests improved prediction, notably for girls. Also notes on driving safety, and a relaxation guide offer.
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Aunt Het and Emily Clash Over Husbands Pleasant Work
A sharp social snippet notes Aunt Het praising a husband’s work and Emily told to show approval. The tone suggests domestic friction over spousal support.
Oswald Jacoby on a tough bridge hand
The article quotes Hard Luck Joe lamenting a bad bridge hand. He cites wrong spade and club finesses and strong defense, noting North was a skilled player. The piece teases a deeper look at the hand by examining West and East’s opening six of spades play.
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Card play analysis shows how to force contract defeat
East returns the eight of spades and West defends with a deuce of spades. The article explains why the spade and club finesses failed and shows that South should have started with a nine to force three spade tricks for defense, limiting opponents to three spades.
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Marriage of Convenience Free Loader Couple Can Work as Team
A satirical look at married free loaders who rely on wealthier hosts for free meals and social access in New York. The piece traces their opportunistic alliance, the cycle of deception, occasional affection, and the risk of exposure as they target elite guests and dodge repayments while avoiding children.
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Doctors Say Brain Surgery Demands High Specialization
The Long Beach branch of the Los Angeles County Medical Association highlights brain surgery as a highly specialized field. Neurosurgeons, part of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, treat brain and spinal cord problems with complex, high-stakes procedures and lengthy training.
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Training path to neurosurgery board eligibility described
The text outlines the training sequence for neurosurgery from medical school through internships, three years of neurological surgery training, graduate study, two years of practice, and six more years of added training before qualifying for board examinations. It discusses the demanding pathway and the rarity of reaching the final eligibility.
Large-handled mugs passable in 18th century England
Britannica notes large mugs with three or four handles used so a cup could be passed among people. A neurosurgeon treats patients largely via referrals from family doctors and specialists including neurologists, who diagnose nervous disorders.
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