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Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012

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Scholars contemplate a third nuclear test in North Korea

Scholars at the Center for International Security and Cooperation believe they have the best calculations for the epicenters of the two nuclear tests North Korea conducted in 2006 and 2009, and conclude that the regime could carry out a third test soon.

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Hierarchical relationships easier to grasp, scholars say

“Why do people create hierarchies when they say they don’t want them? One answer is that it makes thinking much easier,” says GSB Professor Larissa Tiedens. “We produce hierarchies to make our lives easier cognitively.”

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Findings show benefits of cochlear implants in babies

Doctors should reconsider the common practice of avoiding the use of cochlear implants in deaf children with developmental delays, according to a new study from the School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.

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  • Deadline Friday for Child Care Subsidy Grant: The 2013 Child Care Subsidy Grant (CCSG) deadline is Aug. 10. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to faculty and staff with children under age 10 to assist with the cost of eligible child care. Grants are based on adjusted gross family income and the number of children. You should apply if you are renewing a grant, are a new employee or are newly eligible. For a CCSG brochure, guidelines or a 2013 application, visit the WorkLife website.
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