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One in Three are Bullied at Work |
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Written by University of Portsmouth
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Sunday, 29 November 2009 |
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New research by the University of Portsmouth Business School reveals that more than a third of public sector workers have experienced bullying in the last six months - double the number recorded in 1997.
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What’s Really in the Stuff You’re Eating? ShopSmart Debunks Food Label Myths |
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Written by Consumer Reports
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Sunday, 29 November 2009 |
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Food marketers know that we all want food that’s good for us and tastes good too. But all too often they use come-ons to decorate the fronts of packages—with claims like “heart healthy” or “natural” - that easily trick us into thinking products are more healthful than they actually are. So what can you do to avoid these sneaky food label tricks? |
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Anniversary Edition of Evolution Special Report Released |
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Written by National Science Foundation
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Sunday, 29 November 2009 |
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View a video of researchers discussing the impact of "Origin of Species" and a video interview with Dr. Mohamed Noor.
What questions are more profound and provocative than:
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Fuel Economy Improves Notably in Medium-Duty Engines, Driving an Increase in Owner Satisfaction |
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Written by J.D. Power and Associates Reports:
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Sunday, 29 November 2009 |
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Westlake Village, California - Fuel economy has improved considerably among 2007 model-year medium-duty engines, compared with 2006 model-year engines, driving an increase in owner satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction StudySM released today. |
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Things For Which I Am Thankful by Jackie Papandrew |
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Written by Jackie Papandrew
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Sunday, 22 November 2009 |
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At this time of year, I like to consider the things for which I am thankful.
I am thankful for my memory, which - though seemingly as full of holes as Swiss cheese these days - is still intact enough for me to remember not to end my sentences with a preposition. This grammatical giftedness is a result of my education, another thing for which I am truly thankful. |
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One in a Million by Karen Wright |
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Written by Karen Wright
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Sunday, 22 November 2009 |
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To realize that your particular take on the world is only one of millions of interpretations is a humbling experience. The way you see a situation, the feelings you have about a person, the beliefs that you’ve adopted are no more right or wrong than anyone else’s - yes, even the person you believe is dead wrong! It’s just your take. |
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Don’t Let the Flu Ruin Your Holiday |
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Written by American Red Cross
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Sunday, 22 November 2009 |
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With H1N1 flu causing illness all across the country, the American Red Cross has some steps to take that will lessen the chances of getting sick over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
“Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy being with family, not to be in bed with the flu,” said Sharon Stanley, chief nurse of the American Red Cross. “You can follow easy tips to try and avoid becoming ill over the upcoming holiday.” |
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Scientist Begins to Unravel What Makes Pandemic H1N1 Tick |
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Written by UT Southwestern
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Sunday, 22 November 2009 |
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Dallas, Texas - As the number of deaths related to the pandemic H1N1 virus, commonly known as “swine flu,” continues to rise, researchers have been scrambling to decipher its inner workings and explain why the incidence is lower than expected in older adults. |
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BoarCroc, RatCroc, DogCroc, DuckCroc, PancakeCroc |
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Written by University of Chicago - Barbara Moffet
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Sunday, 22 November 2009 |
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A suite of five ancient crocs, including one with teeth-like boar tusks and another with a snout like a duck’s bill, have been discovered in the Sahara by University of Chicago paleontologist Paul Sereno. The five fossil crocs, three of them newly named species, are remains of a bizarre world of crocs that inhabited the southern land mass known as Gondwana some 100 million years ago. |
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Sounds can Penetrate Deep Sleep, Enhance Associated Memories Upon Waking |
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Written by Northwestern University - Pat Vaughan Tremmel
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Sunday, 22 November 2009 |
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They were in a deep sleep, yet sounds, such as a teakettle whistle and a cat's meow, somehow penetrated their slumber.
The 25 sounds presented during the nap were reminders of earlier spatial learning, though the Northwestern University research participants were unaware of the sounds as they slept. |
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