As I post this I am traveling to the APS convention in Boston and remembering a funny scene from Stargate! Here are a few fun things I am reading today! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did: swarming increases locust’s Brains! ‘He concluded: “Being inside these swarms is really a messy business – it’s driven by hunger and the need to figure out where to find new food. “These insects even turn to cannibalism – if you’re not quick enough you turn into lunch, so the [big] brain gives them the edge in a cut throat situation.”‘ when older mothers give birth Although the percentage of women over 40 having babies is small, it is an increase of 89% in women over 40 having babies.

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my reading for May 26th, 2010

Matthew Moore, of Pickens County, said he thought he was getting a real high school diploma. But Moore, who paid $200 for the diploma, said the online school is not accredited, and no colleges will accept it.

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Online Diploma Too Good To Be True?

A view from our walk around San Luis Obispo Here’s what I am reading today, I hope you enjoy it! the evolution of emotion “But the eminent naturalist (Charles Darwin) made important contributions to more than just the life sciences. It turns out Darwin was also an early experimental psychologist.” exercise and mental acuity “The tantalizing question for those of us in middle age and beyond (I am 52) is whether this short-term cognitive benefit can be replicated over the long haul.

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my reading for May 25th, 2010

A rare view of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain together Here are some of the things that I am reading today I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Uncovering how lithium works! “Though it has been prescribed for over 50 years to treat bipolar disorder, there are still many questions regarding exactly how lithium works. However, in a study appearing in this month’s Journal of Lipid Research , researchers have provided solid evidence that lithium reduces brain inflammation by adjusting the metabolism of the health-protective omega-3-fatty acid called DHA.” in love, it’s the  little things “The authors of the study claim that this emotional response may be beneficial for relationships that are on the rocks, or in a context where people already have solid and satisfied relationships — a little gratitude may go a long way toward maintaining the connection

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readings for May 24th, 2010

A new Web-based resource that will be the main gateway for University of Maine System online programs and related student support services is being unveiled.

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UMaine system expands online resource

Here are are a few stories that I have found interesting and I hope you will, too! Mistakes can explain cooperative behavior “The research shows that mistakes or ‘imperfect behaviour’ made by players in a game setting can lead to a systematic bias in how much or little they cooperate. ‘Our results suggest that players avoid both completely ’selfish’ and ‘fully cooperative’ behaviour, even if one of these strategies delivers maximum benefit,’ said Professor West” Education depends on books in the home “Having books in the home is twice as important as the father’s education level, and more important than whether a child was reared in China or the United States.” How antidepressants can subtly alter a baby’s brain “The glow of pregnancy is no shield against depression. Millions of expectant mothers rely on antidepressant medication for help

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readings for May 22nd, 2010

One of the most important things you can do early on in your first year at college is familiarizing yourself with your college’s library or libraries. With the advent of technology, the college library is now offering much more than stacks of dusty books. College libraries are staffed with professional librarians that are motivated to help students with research

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Utilizing the College Library

American college students generally expect to feel secure and protected while living, playing and studying on campus. Schools are traditionally considered safe havens, and many large campuses offer their own sustainable bubble-like community slightly set off from the outside world

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Campus Safety at U.S. Colleges: What You Should Know

Humans have proven themselves to be the planet’s most dominant species, due to our highly developed communication, critical thinking and predatory skills.

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10 Amazingly Smart & Productive Animals Humans Can Learn From

It’s that time of year again–APS! We had a great time with our FaceBook study last year, although the LinkedIn “Connect with me” t-shirts we wore might have been a little bit over the top. This year, our research group had some fun with the California Q-sort (Block, 2008). We compared student impressions of CEOs to impressions of psychopaths, and fondly referred to our project as “Snakes in Suits,” with a nod towards Babiak and Hare

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Getting Ready for APS in Boston!

my daughters Kristin and Karen in Rio de Janeiro Here are are a few stories that I have found interesting and I hope you will, too! extending lifespan has mixed effects “The research shows that different factors that extend longevity affect cognitive function in very different ways, having both positive and negative effects over the course of an organism’s lifetime.” autism diet fails to deliver ‘Hyman said, “This is really just the tip of the iceberg. There are many possible effects of diet including over- and under-nutrition, on behavior in children with ASD that need to be scientifically investigated so families can make informed decisions about the therapies they choose for their children.”‘ exploring new avenues to brain repair “Due to these encouraging results, the researchers intend to pursue this avenue further to gain new neurons from the glial cells present in the brain, in order to find therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.”

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my readings for May 20th, 2010

New graduates today are discovering that employment after graduation is far from guaranteed. In fact, it’s becoming a given that many students will be without a full-time job months after they’ve earned their degree. If you’re struggling to deal with the post-grad blues, start thinking outside of the box to pull yourself out of the slump.

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Surviving Unemployment after Graduation

As if choosing the right college for you is not stressful enough, once you are enrolled your attentions must shift to declaring a major. Many students enter school with a major in mind or have already declared their major before they begin freshman year. Still other students take a year or two to decide which academic area best suits them.

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Choosing a College Major that Makes Sense for You

At first glance, you might think that you have a lot in common with your fellow college freshman: you’re all new to the school, you’re the same age, and you probably share some common interests, background, financial status or philosophies about life since you chose to attend the same school. But college admissions councils pick diverse groups of students on purpose, and you probably have a lot to learn from your classmates.

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Basic Study Tips for College Freshmen

A few decades ago the public perception of homeschooling families was probably one of conservative Christians or isolationists who shunned any form of government intervention in their lives. While it may certainly be true that there are homeschool families who fit these descriptions, it is also true that many other types of families are choosing to homeschool their children. Some families choose homeschooling because of the individualized education they can provide while others enjoy the freedom to teach their own beliefs in a setting they create.

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Top 10 Trends in Homeschooling

Online college definitely has its perks, but studying without a college campus can be lonely. You may feel like you’re missing out on the “college experience,” but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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How to Maintain a Social Life While Attending an Online College

HOBOKEN, NJ (MAY 5, 2010) EducationDynamics, higher educations leading marketing services company, today announced the launch of Test Drive College Online . The revolutionary program solves the retention challenges facing Americas higher education institutions by testing prospective students college readiness before they commit to an online degree program and pay tuition.

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Test Drive College Online Offers Revolutionary Way to Test Online Education

CareData Solutions Corporation has launched a new online Electronic Health Record training course that combines web-delivered didactic content with access to fully functional EHR software. (PRWeb May 5, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb3946854.htm

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CareData Introduces Online Electronic Health Record Training Course for Allied Health Paraprofessionals

What’s Your Reaction? Glass Wave seems like any other band: They pose in shadows for MySpace portraits.

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Glass Wave: Professor Lit-Rock Band Drops Album

There are many eating movements that have hit hard only to fade out just as quickly. Then there are the ones that never really caught on at all. But out of all of the dieting and eating fads that have come and gone, vegetarianism is by far the most long-lasting and common, proving that nixing

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More Colleges are Now Catering to an Herbivore’s Palette