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Clara Schumann: Five ingredients for a child prodigy (+video)
Google marks the 193rd anniversary of the birth of German pianist and composer Clara Schumann, widely regarded as on of the most gifted musicians of her time. By the age of 11, Schumann was touring internationally, and by 18 was granted Austria's highest musical honor. There is no formal definition of "child prodigy," but many psychologists define it as person who, by the age of 10, who can perform a skill at the level of an adult professional. Clara Schumann clearly fits this definition. But how did Clara Schumann become a prodigy? What ingredients – external and internal – combined in just the right way to produce her legendary artistry?Psychology has yet to develop a model that explains why some people can rapidly develop such extraordinary talent – whether it be in art, music, mathematics, or chess – at such an early age. And because prodigies are, by definition, rare, their gifts resist statistical analysis. But research has yielded the emergence of some themes. Here's a list of five traits shared by most child prodigies.
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In Pictures: John Boehner
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Opinion: In defense of student loans
Everyone should have the opportunity to go to college, but fairness demands that students themselves – not taxpayers collectively – pay their way.
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Obama directs $12 billion to community colleges
The goal is to help 5 million people earn degrees and certificates, especially displaced workers.
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Regulatory revamp for lending industry
Next up for new regulation: The Obama administration plans to reform securities at heart of the economic crisis.
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Bipartisanship, finally ... on a community-service bill
The legislation will increase spending on federal community-service programs by 25 percent.
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Controversial 'card check' bill back for fourth time
The business community says the bill, which makes it easier for workers to unionize, would be a job killer.
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Obama wins his economic stimulus package, but without the bipartisanship he sought
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What stimulus bill can, and can’t, do
The $789 billion plan cuts taxes and shores up safety net. But how long will its benefits last?
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After Senate passage, stimulus bill moves to next hurdles
Senate's $838 billion package of tax cuts and new spending must be reconciled with the House bill. There may be little room to maneuver.
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The emerging stimulus bill: still big
The Senate is likely to vote Tuesday on its version. Talks with the House are already beginning.
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Congress returns to an 'intense' opening
There’s impetus to move quickly on the economy though some seats are empty.
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Fallout of stock market's plunge: retirement woes
A fifth of workers over age 45 have quit adding to their 401(k)s.
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Bush education law: shift ahead?
No Child Left Behind Act could be overhauled by a new president and Congress next year.
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Student-loan legislation moves forward
The bill, designed to encourage lenders to keep offering federal loans to students, won bipartisan support in Congress.
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Behind logjam over economic remedies, a values divide in D.C.
Bush and Democrats in Congress disagree on how much onus to put on individuals vs. financial, energy industries
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In '08, a curtailed agenda for Congress
The economy and education are areas where lawmakers may break partisan gridlock.
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