Math gender gap linked to hormones says researcher
Iowa State psychologist Dr. Camilla Benbow presented findings from studies of over 100,000 gifted students. She reported junior high boys outperforming girls in math, with the gap widening at the highest levels. She cautioned that biology and environment both play roles.
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Camilla P. Benbow
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Benbow
Marlaine E. Lockheed
World Bank
Ter
Elizabeth Stage
University of California At Berkeley
Budget Pound Cake Recipe Spreads to 1100 Papers
A reader asks about gifting while keeping costs low, and a Chicago Sun-Times editor tests a Clarksville VA pound cake recipe. The cake, made with margarine, sugar, eggs, flour, and lemon and almond extracts, costs about 2.05 for two loaves and bakes at 275 degrees for 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Virginia van Wynckt
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Houstons Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary in Ottawa
Alvin and Lois Houston of Ottawa RFD 4 mark 40 years married on May 19, 1946. A reception on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Centropolis Baptist Church honors the couple, hosted by their five children Jerry Barringer, Alvin Houston, Marion Houston, Don Brannan, and Edward Houston, plus 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Alvin
Mary Houston
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Margaret Houston
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Betty Crocker Has A New Look
NEW YORK AP Betty Crocker turns 65 this year yet appears 35 in a new dress-for-success suit and hoop earrings. The seventh makeover aims to lure younger buyers while not alienating longtime fans who recall her stern homemaker image. Faith Popcorn says the old look was too grandmotherly and the updated Betty should resemble the audience she speaks to.
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