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The magic of the mid-life mind

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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Monday, 11th April 2011: "The middle-aged brain has developed 'powerful systems that cut through the intricacies of complex problems to find concrete answers. It more calmly manages emotions and information. It is more nimble, flexible, even cheerier.'" Also: Japan one month on, France’s burka ban and do men wear shorts well??

IN THE PAPERS
By James CREEDON

 

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Some articles from today’s international papers:
 
The Wall Street Journal (Asia): Fateful Choice on a Day of Disaster
 
The Independent: Sales of shorts soar – but do we wear them well?
 
The Independent: France wakes up to a burka ban as Sarkozy unveils a new era
 
The Guardian: Magic of the middle-aged mind
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