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Debating American Modernism: Stieglitz, Duchamp, and the New York Avan Companion to an exhibit of works by "artists associated with American photographer Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946) and French artist Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) [who] spurred the development of modern art in the United States between 1915 and 1929."Features an introductory essay, an illustrated chronology (1902-1929), a student guide (discussing items such as Duchamp's "Fountain,"a urinal), classroom activities, and bibliography and links. From the American Federation of Arts. Back to School Annotated links to teacher resources such as back-to-school activities, icebreakers, classroom management techniques, and related concepts and tools. Includes general teaching ideas and resources for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. From the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT). Videos: Avatar Earns Nine Oscar Noms -- Watch How Cameron Created His James Cameron's Sci-Fi epic Avatarhas just been nominated for nine Oscars. To date, it's made almost 2 billion dollars worldwide. So what's all the fuss about? We go behind-the-scenes to show you how Avatarwas created.

 Drug Use: Effects of ketamine (K) on users The first ever large-scale, longitudinal study of ketamine users has been published. With Ketamine (K, Special K) use increasing faster than any other drug in the UK this research showing the consequences of repeated ketamine use provides valuable information for users and addiction professionals alike. Heavy ketamine users were impaired on several measures, including verbal memory. Cold Treatment Protects Against Infant Disability And Death From Oxyge Lowering infants' body temperature to about 92 degrees Fahrenheit within the first 6 hours of life reduces the chances of disability and death among full term infants who failed to receive enough oxygen or blood to the brain during birth. This finding was reported by researchers in the Neonatal Research Network of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, one of the National Institutes of Health. 'Beneficial' Effects Of Alcohol? According a new study of over 3,000 adults aged 70-79, the apparent association between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of functional decline over time did not hold up after adjustments were made for characteristics related to lifestyle, in particular physical activity, body weight, education and income. How A Latent Virus Eludes Immune Defenses The mouse gamma-herpesvirus is invisible to its host immune system by virtue of its episome maintenance protein (ORF73), which is analogous to a protein in the human EBV. Avian Flu In Humans Had Multiple Effects: Can Even Cross Placenta To F H5N1 influenza, also known as avian influenza, is considered a major global threat to human health, with high fatality rates. Studies of human H5N1 victims shed light on the anatomic distribution of the avian flu virus and its pathogenesis. Scientists found that the avian influenza H5N1 virus affects much more than respiratory system: disseminates to gastrointestinal tract, immune and central nervous systems, and can be transmitted mother to fetus through the placenta. Meditation Therapy For Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients A revered contemplative practice for centuries, meditation has recently inspired research into its therapeutic value for everything from anxiety disorders to heart attack prevention. A painful, progressive autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis is associated with a high risk of depression -- double the risk of the healthy population, by conservative estimates -- and various forms of psychological distress. Increasingly, RA patients are turning to alternative therapies like meditation to ease the toll of their disease. Mindfulness-based stress reduction shows promise for easing psychological distress associated with disease symptoms. Consumers To Benefit From Organic Potato Breakthrough Shoppers throughout Europe are enjoying a greater variety of organic potatoes at more affordable prices, according to researchers who have published an international study. Several varieties of organic potato, suitable for a range of national palates and cuisine, are adorning supermarket shelves across the continent for the first time.
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