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When the police move in

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A program developed by the city of Columbia allows police officers to purchase homes that need extensive repairs with low-interest loans. The presence of the police officers has improved the quality of the neighborhoods in which the houses are usually found.

Social aspects, Social policy, Police, Police officers, Columbia, South Carolina

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The concert of a lifetime

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Composer Julius Burger is 96, and has just recently been discovered as a musician. An attorney who recognized his talent arranged for his works to be performed by acclaimed orchestras and musicians. Burger's musical career was interrupted by the holocaust.

Behavior, Composers, Burger, Julius

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A simple test to make sure baby can hear

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An otoacoustic emissions test can help diagnose hearing problems in infants. The test is accurate and costs about $25. Early detection of hearing loss can help prevent delays in intellectual and emotional development.

Innovations, Diagnosis, Infants, Infant development, Hearing disorders, Audiometry

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