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Top 5 Buzz List - Jul 3rd

3 Jul 2009 | 8:15 pm

These are the top posts from Friday, July 3, 2009. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment »
Shooting Rockets Out Of Your Butt

3 Jul 2009 | 5:12 pm

Happy July 4th weekend! In honor of our great country and the many things we've achieved, here are a bunch of people shooting rockets out of their butts. America: land that I love. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment »
Webcam Music Video

3 Jul 2009 | 5:10 pm

Japanese band SOUR's music video for “Hibi no Neiro” (Tone of Everyday) features synchronized moves from real fan webcams across the globe. Can't help but feel extra warm inside about this one — song's not bad either. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment » The Best Links: SOUR’s official site
Sarah Palin Steps Down

3 Jul 2009 | 12:57 pm

POLITICS BUZZ: Our country's staunchest line of defense against Russia says she'll be stepping down as Governor of Alaska and not seeking re-election. Happy birthday, America! No announcement from her office as to why; we have to assume it's so she can pursue a career in film. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment » The Best Links: Palin Says She’ll Step Down
"The Hangover" Window Decal

3 Jul 2009 | 12:52 pm

MOVIE BUZZ: With remarkable speed, a VW Beetle owner has commemorated Zack Galfianakis's “wolf pack” speech from The Hangover with a large window-decal. This is class, right here. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment »

Chris Brogan
From Dads in Labs to Pirate Parents – Video Book Review

chrisbrogan

3 Jul 2009 | 3:30 am

My friends from DadLabs have written and published a book called DadLabs: Pregnancy and Year One, which I found to be a good mix of useful and hilarious. Tim Bete has a winner with Guide to Pirate Parenting: Why You Should Raise Your Kids As Pirates, and 101 Tips on How to Do It. Both books were funny. DadLabs would be the kind of book you get a guy who’s about to become a dad. The Guide to Pirate Parenting is perfect for a parent at any stage. I laughed loads during the reading of these books.
Glynne Soaps- Beer-Flavored Soap and Online Presence

chrisbrogan

2 Jul 2009 | 3:41 am

That soap in the picture came from Glynne Soaps, who evidently knew that I stunk. This one was a soap made partially from the biproduct of beer, and yet, it was very clean and wonderful. They also gave me a bar of Bug Off soap, which supposedly keeps the bugs away. (I didn’t really test it well, but it smelled nice, and I wasn’t bothered too badly by bugs, given all things.) But you know this site, and I’m not going to review soaps. What I am going to point out is their web presence. Glynne Soaps has built a @glynnesoaps Twitter account with many thousands of followers. They…
I Believe Mark Cuban is Right

chrisbrogan

1 Jul 2009 | 5:44 pm

The whole “Free” debate is alive and well, thanks to Chris Anderson. Seth Godin and Malcolm Gladwell have weighed in, and right behind them, Mark Cuban put out this piece. I want to skip down to the part where my head started nodding like a bobble-head: Newspapers are also catching flack for saying they dont want their content openly distributed. On this point, they are correct again. They should have complete control over where it is distributed. They should have the ability to choose where it is offered for free. Not only should they have this control, taking back this control…
The Value of Wonder

chrisbrogan

1 Jul 2009 | 3:30 am

Sometimes, just sometimes, we should step back from what we’re doing (marketing, writing, selling, customer service, whatever!) and think about wonder. And by wonder, let’s think about those moments when we see or experience something that makes us breathe in deeply, and then causes us to pause and just be there. In life, there are moments like this when we think about our child’s first steps, or that surprise party your wife threw you that truly and utterly surprised you. Maybe it comes when you travel. Now, look at what you do in a given day. Not much of it is inherently…
Strategic Blogging and Some Tactics to Nail It

chrisbrogan

30 Jun 2009 | 3:30 am

Once you get past the “should my company be blogging” hurdle and into the “okay, so now what?” part of the race, the next question you might find yourself facing is, “What should I be doing to marry my blogging to my business goals?” If you’re in charge of making blogs deliver a business value to your organization, here’s some thoughts to consider. (Note: this is a business-minded post. You can use blogs however you like.) A Strategy is the Path You Choose to Take Before we dive in, just realize this: strategy is a word that’s rarely used…

CNN
Honduras' new leaders reject appeal for Zelaya's return

4 Jul 2009 | 12:14 am

The head of the Organization of American States said Friday he has found no willingness among leaders of Honduras' interim government to return President Jose Manuel Zelaya to power.
Fans face long odds for Jackson memorial tickets

4 Jul 2009 | 12:01 am

Fans continued to register by the thousands early Saturday, hoping to be among the 8,750 people who will be randomly picked to attend the memorial service for singer Michael Jackson next week.
Myanmar denies U.N. chief a visit with Suu Kyi

3 Jul 2009 | 11:57 pm

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon was denied permission to see Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reporters traveling with the secretary-general said Saturday.
Report: North Korea test-fires more missiles

3 Jul 2009 | 11:55 pm

North Korea fired four short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
Opinion: Toward a new security order in Northeast Asia

3 Jul 2009 | 11:54 pm

The test of a nuclear device on May 25 and the subsequent test missile-launches by North Korea have jolted the international community into universal condemnation of such flagrant violations of the relevant United Nations resolutions. Even China, North Korea's traditional ally, has expressed unprecedented firm opposition to such violations and has joined the United Nations Security Council in its resolution condemning such violations.

HowStuffWorks Daily Feed
11 Structures that Define America

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

The United States has numerous buildings and other structures that represent the freedom and opportunity expressed in the American dream. Here are a few of those defining monuments.
10 Unsuccessful Senate Confirmations

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Although the arduous Senate confirmation process can break even the strongest candidates, the vast majority of presidential appointees are ultimately confirmed. We present the cases of 10 unfortunate exceptions to that rule.
Street Racing: Street Racing Tires

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

A Japanese street drifter describes the tires used for drifting in this clip from "Street Racing: A Night on Earth" on Discovery Channel.
How Harley-Davidson Works

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

It could be the distinctive body styling, or maybe it's the recognizable rumble. But there's just something about Harley-Davidson motorcycles that can be irresistible.
How Fireworks Work

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Some people associate the 4th of July with hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie and an aerial fireworks show. But have you ever wondered how these sparklers make such incredible colors and designs?

Digg
Did an embezzlement scandal force Sarah Palin to resign?

4 Jul 2009 | 12:10 am

The gist of the rumor is that an Alaska building company called Spenard Building Supplies (SBS) was awarded a contract by Palin to build a hockey arena in Wasilla, AK, and in return, SBS helped construct Palin’s home.
Catching Up With... Jonathan Coulton -- Still Alive

4 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

FTA: Coulton wrote the song "Still Alive" for Portal and secured his cult status.
Did Evolution Make Us Cancer Prone?

3 Jul 2009 | 11:40 pm

Researchers have discovered that gene mutations that once helped humans survive may increase the possibility for diseases, including cancer.
Top 10 Apollo hoax claims (PICS)

3 Jul 2009 | 11:20 pm

Landing humans on the moon was a monumentally improbable feat. We examine some of the claims that the moon landing was a hoax.
Parents in faith-healing case never considered calling a doc

3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pm

OREGON CITY -- Carl and Raylene Worthington told detectives that they never considered calling a doctor, even as their 15-month-old daughter deteriorated and died. "I don't believe in them," Carl Worthington said of doctors. "I believe in faith healing."

Discovery
Vegans Have Lower Bone Density

2 Jul 2009 | 9:14 am

Vegans have 5 percent lower bone mass density than non-vegans, research finds.
Mystery of Salamander Limb Regrowth Solved

2 Jul 2009 | 8:20 am

Scientists have uncovered how salamanders are able to regenerate their limbs.
BLOG: Return to the Moon? Yea or Nay?

2 Jul 2009 | 8:05 am

Should NASA return to the moon or aim straight for Mars? Vote here.
Solved: Why Blind Faults Make Big Quakes

2 Jul 2009 | 7:45 am

Why do blind faults shake harder when they break? Scientists find the answer.
Inflatable Tower Promises Easy Access to Space

2 Jul 2009 | 5:55 am

A nine-mile-high inflatable tower could offer cheap access to outer space.

Dumb Little Man
11 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need More Sleep

DLM Writers

3 Jul 2009 | 3:54 am

There’s nothing better than that feeling of waking up completely and utterly refreshed. Feeling so good that you virtually spring out of bed, already enthusing about how marvelous the day ahead is sure to be.Of course it’s a shame that the last time you woke feeling that way was on summer break in your college days, but hey - that’s the way it goes, isn’t it?These days, sleep is little more than something that cuts into your every-day hectic schedule. Sure, you love going to sleep, and you definitely acknowledge that you need to sleep at least a few hours, but the reality is that you…
Commit To A Lifetime of Fitness In A Few Simple Steps

DLM Writers

2 Jul 2009 | 12:04 pm

Just about everyone I know, at one time or another, has attempted to make fitness and exercise a part of their normal routine. We all know the general benefits from a sound exercise plan; strength training and regular exercise can improve ones life ten-fold. Some of the benefits include improved cardiovascular health, increased bone mass, a positive outlook on life, improved self confidence and self efficacy.So if there are so many benefits, why do we have a hard time sticking to a fitness program for a substantial period of time? In my experience, almost everyone needs structure, guidance…
Staying Productive When You’re Working From Home

Ali

30 Jun 2009 | 12:40 am

You always thought working from home would be great. You could work in your PJs, listen to whatever music you wanted, drink your favorite brand of coffee, and, of course, get up at 7:55 and be at your desk before 8.00...So when your boss agreed to let you work from home part of the time (or when you left to start your own business), you were excited. You just knew you’d be much more productive, and much happier.And then, a little thing called “reality” kicked in. It’s not easy to stay productive and effective when you’re working at home, especially if you have family or housemates…
5 Gym Benefits You Probably Hadn't Thought Of

Glen Allsopp

28 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

For the last 5 months, I have been going to the gym 3 times per week. In the past, I would only visit the gym sporadically (whenever I felt like it) which I'm sure many of you can relate to. Now though, after going regularly for a few months in a row, I'm starting to notice more benefits then people usually associate with working out.The main reason people go to the gym, of course, is for health reasons. People either want to lose a few pounds or they want to bulk up and build muscles. The latter was my primary aim and something I'm still focusing on, but there are other benefits I've gained…
39 Ways to Live, and Not Merely Exist

DLM Writers

28 Jun 2009 | 2:18 am

"The proper function of man is to live - not to exist." -- Jack LondonToo often we go through life on autopilot, going through the motions and having each day pass like the one before it.That's fine, and comfortable, until you have gone through another year without having done anything, without having really lived life.That's fine, until you have reached old age and look back on life with regrets.That's fine, until you see your kids go off to college and realize that you missed their childhoods.It's not fine. If you want to truly live life, to really experience it, to enjoy it to the fullest,…

Essential Reads
Active procrastination: Thoughts on oxymorons

Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D.

3 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

Oxymoron – a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. We are all familiar with common oxymorons: jumbo shrimp, boneless ribs, deafening silence or sweet sorrow, for example. Here’s my favorite, “active procrastination.” These terms are not just apparently contradictory, the term reveals a problem in understanding the difference between procrastination and delay.Oxymorons can take a number of forms including inadvertent errors in our speech where we might say things like “extremely average” or “objective opinion.” They can be used…
Still Living with Your Parents?

Stephen Mason, Ph.D.

3 Jul 2009 | 9:40 am

For as long as I can remember, the older generation never seemed to think much of the younger generation. Kids today don't respect their elders, they don't work as hard to succeed and they certainly aren't as willing to make the same sacrifices their progenitors made...at least that's what it says in a short essay attributed to Socrates some 2500 years ago in ancient Greece. But even with all that aside, I have to wonder, what is it with kids living at home into their 20's and 30's? Is it possible that the drive to leave the nest, which was always so much a part of growing up, is now being…
Eight tools to help you boost your happiness.

Gretchen Rubin

2 Jul 2009 | 1:53 pm

Every Wednesday is Tip Day or List Day. This Wednesday: 8 strategies to help you boost your happiness. This is an exciting week for me!First, my book became available for pre-order. For the first time, the book feels real.Second, and even more thrilling, the Happiness Project Toolbox is finally ready for prime time. Yes, it’s ready! I’ve been working on this companion site for so long; it’s hard to believe it’s actually going out in the world at last.What is the Happiness Project Toolbox? As I was working on my happiness project, I invented several methods that helped me to boost my…
Tattoos and Body Piercing- Adolescent Self-Expression or Self-Mutilation

Lawrence Rubin, Ph.D.

2 Jul 2009 | 1:24 pm

Contemporary adolescent and young adult culture has embraced tattoing and body piercing, ostensibly as a form of self-expression. It seems that if not tattooed themselves, there are very few degrees of separation between any adolescent and someone in their life who bears a tattoo or is pierced somewhere on their body. Sports stars, rock stars and movie and telvision icons are covered in images and piercings; but we expect that of…
R.I.P.

Kayla Causey and Aaron Goetz

1 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

It has long been noted that people tend to view others holistically, that is, as all good or all bad. This is referred to as the "halo effect" because often it seems one characteristic (albeit positive or negative) seems to "outshine" others and bias our perception in the respective direction. We suppose it could be called the "devil's horns" or "pitchfork" effect, but the metaphor just isn't as pleasant.We see these effects statistically when, after asking participants to rate a person on several seemingly unrelated dimensions, we find that there is high correlation, or a great deal of…

Guy Kawasaki
How to Achieve Revenue

GuyKawasaki

1 Jul 2009 | 10:59 am

The harsh reality of the startup scene today is that revenue is the best, and maybe only, form of funding. While many conferences focus on gaining the attention of investors, we’ve put one together that focuses on generating revenue. It’s called Revenue Bootcamp. It’s on Friday, July 10th, at the Microsoft Mountain View, California campus. Click here to learn more about it and to register. The topics include increasing traffic, selling advertising, and utilizing other revenue streams. There is also a keynote and booksigning with Chris Anderson, the author of Free: The Future…
Reality Check Now Available in French

GuyKawasaki

28 Jun 2009 | 7:39 pm

Vient de paraître en français: La réalité de l'entrepreneuriat Le guide irrévérencieux pour dépasser, devancer, distancer vos concurrents de Guy Kawasaki Publié en français par les Editions Diateino, avec l'aimable autorisation de Portfolio, Penguin Group. 26 euros. Ce livre, traduit par Marylène Delbourg Delphis, fait suite à L’art de se lancer, le bestseller de Guy Kawasaki traduit en 10 langues, paru en 2006 aux Editions Diateino. La réalité de l’entrepreneuriat, comme L’art de se lancer, est un livre de chevet pour tout entrepreneur, où qu’il vive. Ce livre vous…
Sites Used at San Diego Venture Group Speech

GuyKawasaki

25 Jun 2009 | 11:19 pm

These are the sites and applications that I used in today’s San Diego Venture Group speech about using social media as a marketing tool. Making Connections LinkedIn LinkedIn: Find References LinkedIn: Companies LinkedIn: Answers: Home LinkedIn: Jobs Home Jigsaw Spokeo Social Networking Facebook | Alltop Twitter / Home Twitter Corporate Examples JetBlue Dell Outlet Virgin America Amazondeals CirqueLasVegas Comcastcares Kogibbq Twitter Search Examples Monitor: guykawasaki OR alltop Monitor: comcast OR Directv Monitor: Starbucks VIA Search.twitter.com/ Camaro Camaro within 100 miles…
How Mayo Clinic Uses Social Media

GuyKawasaki

23 Jun 2009 | 4:57 pm

Over at the American Express Open Forum I posted an interview with Lee Aase. He manages syndication and social media for Mayo Clinic. In this interview he explains the history of Mayo Clinic’s use of social media and how effective this effort has been. If you’re considering social media for your organization, it’s a worthwhile read. Click here to read it.
How to Use Alltop to Add Content to Your Website, Blog, and Feed Reader

GuyKawasaki

21 Jun 2009 | 10:43 am

We’ve enabled people to access and repurpose the website and blog feeds that we’ve curated at Alltop: Widget. Create a widget of any Alltop site by going here. Then you can deploy these widgets in your blogs. These widgets display the five most popular stories from the respective topic. This is a great way to add fresh content to your website or blog with very little work. To see a list of “all the topics” that may be relevant, go here. RSS feed. Grab the RSS feed of any Alltop topic by clicking on the RSS symbol in your browser’s navigation area. Then you can…

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Don't Smile When You Get Your New Driver's Licence

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Music Vest

A New Way to Listen to Music!

Kirtsy
Find the Perfect Swimsuit for Your Style!

barchbo

3 Jul 2009 | 9:18 pm

Just in time for the summer sales! Find the perfect swimsuit for your style and personality!19 Vote(s)
Jeff Goldblum is not dead on Colbert Nation

moonfever0

3 Jul 2009 | 8:45 pm

Don't miss Jeff Goldblum's hysterical appearance on Stephen Colbert's show.17 Vote(s)
5 Badass Treehouses!

saraolive

3 Jul 2009 | 7:30 pm

I'd trade my apartment in for one of these any day!38 Vote(s)
Perfect Decor for Independence Day!

barchbo

3 Jul 2009 | 5:47 pm

Inspired American flag decor - not just for the Fourth!27 Vote(s)
Twitter rolls UI changes to simplify your social connections

oysterbox

2 Jul 2009 | 11:15 pm

Twitter has just quietly rolled out a set of changes to its user interface on the "Following" and "Followers" sections of its website35 Vote(s)

Lifehacker
This Week's Most Popular Posts [Highlights]

Adam Pash

3 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pm

Fancy tie-tying, Wi-Fi password cracking, Google Voice, and Firefox 3.5 round out this week's most popular posts. Dress Up Your Ties with the "Merovingian Knot"The realm of dress tie knots is dominated by a handful of traditional tie knots. Check out this rather unique tie knot and be the first on your block to sport it.How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network's WEP Password with BackTrack You already know that if you want to lock down your Wi-Fi network, you should opt for WPA encryption because WEP is easy to crack. But did you know how easy?Google Voice Is Cool, But Do You Need It?You've read about…
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a New Desktop Wallpaper [Friday Fun]

Jason Fitzpatrick

3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

If ever there were a holiday that yields colorful and flashy desktop wallpaper, it's definitely the Fourth of July. Celebrate the Fourth on your desktop with these swanky fireworks wallpapers. If you're not going to be shooting your own stunning Fourth of July pictures this weekend, you might as well take advantage of the great photos other people have taken to properly decorate your computer screen for the holiday. The following gallery is a collection of Fourth of July-themed wallpaper we plucked from collections across the web. Each photo has an attribution link that'll take you back to…
Get Ready For Summer With Homemade Sunblock [Summer]

Rosa Golijan

3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Choosing the right sunblock is important, but let's say you're more of a DIY type, or maybe your skin is sensitive to many of the common ingredients. The solution is simple: make your own sunblock. Instructables user scoochmaroo's detailed guide to making your own sunscreen demonstrates the process either completely from scratch or using a store-bought lotion as a base. She goes as far as to include a chart that gives you measurements for the ingredients based on the SPF you're aiming for. Follow the link for the "recipe," and make your high school science teacher proud by heeding the…
State of the Airline Industry Chart Compares Airline Service Fees [Saving Money]

Azadeh Ensha

3 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am

If you've ever had to change your flight, check additional luggage, or use in-flight Wi-Fi, you know that these services often come with a price. Consumer site BillShrink has created a handy fee comparison chart for eleven carriers. Though you should always confirm directly with the airline since prices can and do change, the pictured chart is useful if you want to know how much more you'll have to spend on your next trip, and whether—depending on the fee involved—it might be better to book with another carrier. Check out the full link below for all the details. If you'd prefer to…
June 2009's Most Popular Posts [[this Is Good]]

Adam Pash

3 Jul 2009 | 10:15 am

You may already be celebrating the Fourth, but before you leave June behind for good, here's a quick look back at last month's posts you liked best, including essential Windows and Mac downloads, our Windows vs. Leopard showdown, and more. Lifehacker Pack 2009: Our List of Essential Free Windows Downloads We feature downloads of all kinds every day at Lifehacker. Today, however, we're bundling all the best free downloads for new computer owners, re-installers, would-be geeks, or anyone who wants to save time installing the best stuff out there. Dress Up Your Ties with the "Merovingian Knot"…

MAKE Magazine
Fireworks animation by PES

4 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Unexpected, delightful; I did enjoy this fireworks animation by PES. Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Holiday projects | Digg this!
Eensy weensy robot picks things up

3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Mikey77 writes: Build a 1/20 cubic inch robot with a gripper that can pick up and move small objects. It is controlled by a Picaxe microcontroller. At this point in time, I believe this may be the world's smallest wheeled robot with a gripper. That will no doubt change, tomorrow or next week, when someone builds something smaller. The main problem with building really small robots is the relatively large size of even the smallest motors and batteries. They take up most of the volume of a micro robot. I am experimenting with ways to eventually make robots that are truly microscopic. As an…
Making mischief

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pm

There are a few clever pranks here. I particularly like the Mentos stealth geyser. From the Mischief Makers' Manual. Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in DIY Projects | Digg this!
Apply for an Awesome Grant!

3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

That's not an adjective in the title, "Awesome Grant" is the actual name of the grant, from the Awesome Foundation, of Cambridge, MA. Each month, they give away $1,000 to someone who wants to do something... well awesome. Here's how they define what they're looking for: Awesomeness is often overlooked by mainstream culture, which tends to rehash the same broadly appealing but mediocre creations. Thankfully, there is the web. Awesomeness is more the product of a creator's passion than the prospect of audience or profit. Awesome creations are novel and non-obvious, evoking surprise and delight.
Japanese POW camp radio

3 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pm

On today's HacDC Blabber list, Trammell Hudson posted a link to this awesome account of British soldiers building a radio in a Japanese POW camp. Trammel writes: Since they didn't have a local Digikey or Radioshack, everything had to be sourced from what was available. The caps were made from aluminum foil lining of tea-chests, the resistors were rusty barbed wire with burned tree bark, the rectifiers out of oxidised foil and salt water, they smuggled a tube ("valve") in the camps and bribed the local Chinese power station operator to slowly step the output voltage up to 130 from 110 volts.

Mashable!
Tweetmeme Retweets Become Elite Next Week

Pete Cashmore

3 Jul 2009 | 10:43 pm

Retweeting, as we’ve mentioned before (see HOW TO: Retweet on Twitter), is an increasingly popular way to share content on the web. Twitter is such a powerful tool for sharing media, in fact, that the former market leaders are racing to keep up. News sharing site Digg recently added short URLs and attempted to append a toolbar to those short URL clicks (Diggbar was later scaled back), while serendipitous sharing site StumbleUpon also got into the short URL game. Both are under attack by new services like Tweetmeme, which provides blog buttons to help users retweet stories and provides a…
Task.fm Adds Smart Reminders via Twitter

Ben Parr

3 Jul 2009 | 9:11 pm

A few months ago, we reviewed a unique reminder app: Task.fm. In our assessment, we noted its Twitter-like approach to reminders and its ability to decipher human language – you can tell it Task.fm “I need to call mom at noon tomorrow” and expect a reminder the next day. We did note though that you couldn’t set reminders via email, SMS, or Twitter, which decreased its utility. Since then, Task.fm has been busy adding new features to its app, culminating in the release of Task.fm 1.0 earlier today. Now not only is the interface much more elegant, but you can set and…
Happy Internet Dependence Day!

Pete Cashmore

3 Jul 2009 | 8:01 pm

With the 4th of July weekend just hours away, it’s time to wish our US readers a Happy Independence Day! Hopefully you’ll be spending at least some of your weekend away from your computer and enjoying the festivities, but for those who have difficulty leaving the laptop at home, here’s a quick list of resources to help you spend less time online while getting more done. 1. A Guide to Better Web-Working From Your iPhone – One way to spend less time in front of a computer screen is to get more efficient at working from your phone. Elliott Kosmicki looks at applications…
HOW TO: Discover and Get Feedback On New Web Apps

Ben Parr

3 Jul 2009 | 4:54 pm

This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Name: Launchly Quick Pitch: Launchly showcases new websites to an audience to help site owners get the attention and feedback necessary to succeed. Genius Idea: It’s hard to stand out and get attention for web applications and new websites. You can build a Twitter app over a weekend and get no traction because you don’t know where to…
A Special Summer of Social Good Thank You

Adam Hirsch

3 Jul 2009 | 3:49 pm

This week we ran a special Summer of Social Good charity promotion and many of you got involved. Mashable and the whole Summer of Social Good team would like to thank everyone who donated, tweeted, retweeted and showed their support. While the promotion might be over now, because of the great response we will be doing this every week rolled into our Monday announcement posts for donors over $20 and $100. Just make sure to read the rules and forward your receipt to SocialGood at Mashable. On Monday we have a special fun week planned involving video and prizes, so make sure to stay tuned to…

Mind Hacks
2009-07-03 Spike activity

vaughan

3 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Quick links from the past week in mind and brain news: The 'men agree on female attractiveness, women don't on male attractiveness' story has been a little exaggerated. There was consensus in both groups, just more in men than women. The British Journal of Psychiatry has started putting fantastic art on its covers with a brief discussion of the piece. This month 'Welcome to my Psychosis'. A piece from BBC News on psychologists studying their own children to understand language development is clearly ripped off the New York Times, but it's still very good. The Economist reports on a study…
Eight way distortion

vaughan

2 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

Petra's written up her barnstorming talk she gave last night at the Troublemaker's Fringe where she discussed 'eight problems with science/health journalism and what we can do about it' from her perspective as a social psychologist specialising in sex and relationships. It's a fantastic guide to how health stories get badly spun and why sexual health material is most likely to be misrepresented as it is considered 'light' and so not worthy of serious attention. One of the main culprits seem to be the reliance on PR surveys which are intuitively easy to understand but are specifically designed…
A touch from a phantom third arm

vaughan

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pm

A 64 year old woman developed a phantom third arm after a stroke, but unusually, the patient was able to see and feel the illusory limb. A study just published online in the journal Annals of Neurology used brain scans to examine the patient. They established that the phantom sensations were accompanied by similar sorts of brain activity as you'd get from a real arm. Unlike a classic 'phantom limb', where a patient feels sensations as if they're coming from the previously amputated body part, a 'supernumerary phantom limb' is where a phantom seems to appear additional to the already existing…
Sign O' The Neuro Times

vaughan

2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

The Neuro Times is a fantastic new blog about the history of neurology written by a historian with a passion for the development of brain science. The author is Stephen T Casper, whose own work has focused on how the US-UK collaborations and rivalries during the 20th century shaped our understanding of the brain. Although the blog has a similar 20th slant it also casts its net a little wider making it a wonderful historical resource. It has book reviews, profiles of influential neuroscientists from times past, and discussions of key moments and debates. Excellent stuff. Link to The Neuro…
Fringe benefits

vaughan

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Troublemaker's Fringe last night and I hope you all enjoyed the evening as much as I did. The slides for my talk "Don't touch that dial! Technology Scare and the Media" are online as a PowerPoint file and everything was captured as audio recordings so you should be able check out the evening's events, including Ben and Petra's excellent talks, as they appear online. Apparently, they'll be a discussion kicking off on badscience.net about some of the issues raised by the speakers, so I'll keep you posted as the links appear.

Neuromarketing
Video Games Make You Smarter… Really!

Roger Dooley

2 Jul 2009 | 6:08 am

Can video games make you a better air traffic controller? How about a better surgeon? And, for the huge demographic bubble of baby boomers, can video games keep you cognitively sharp into old age? Continuing our focus on brain fitness this week (see also Nap for Success), here’s another surprising research finding: video games make you [...]
Nap for Success

Roger Dooley

29 Jun 2009 | 6:53 am

Not long ago we learned that daydreaming is the key to creativity, and now I’ve got even better news: napping makes you smarter! Or, according to Richard Restak’s new book, Think Smart: A Neuroscientist’s Prescription for Improving Your Brain’s Performance, at least it helps you learn much more quickly: In an experiment testing finger dexterity, [Matthew [...]
Doggie Bags & Sunk Costs

Roger Dooley

22 Jun 2009 | 5:09 am

Did you ever get a meal at a restaurant that you didn’t like, but have them wrap up the leftovers anyway? Even though the food’s flavor is unlikely to improve with age, there may be an explanation for the seemingly irrational behavior. (For non-US Neuromarketing readers, restaurant leftovers are often packaged in a [...]
A Sense of Place

Roger Dooley

20 Jun 2009 | 12:48 pm

Years ago, I recall a devout Christian describing her experience in the Holy Land, where she touched the stone on which the body of Jesus reputedly had been placed. She described getting dizzy and weak in the knees from the contact. I don’t doubt that she was indeed deeply affected by touching the relic, [...]
Study: Why Golfers Choke

Roger Dooley

19 Jun 2009 | 5:18 am

The game of golf is more mental than most sports. Incredible size, strength, and speed aren’t required, although obviously considerable athletic skill is needed to succeed. What’s also necessary is the ability to control fine, precise movements when putting. Some golfers seem unaffected by pressure, and calmly sink putts even when a [...]

Newswise
$1.7 Million Backs Research Into Stronger Seniors, Epilepsy, Cancer, and Healthier Workplaces

3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

Researchers investigating muscle-building supplements for seniors, work environments in long-term care homes, possible links between epilepsy and learning ability, and better cancer chemotherapy are among those that have been awarded $1.7 million over the next two years by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF). Nine researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and one researcher from the University of Regina were funded.
Cell Cycle Kinases as Therapeutic Targets for Cancer

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

A featured article in the July 2009 online issue of Nature Reviews/Drug Discovery that explores the prospects and progress of synthetic inhibitors to target cell cycle kinases in cancer forecasts that "novel compounds with increased potency, improved kinase specificity and favorable drug like properties will soon be available for clinical evaluation."
New Focus on the Moon

2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pm

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera has taken and received its first images of the Moon, kicking off the year-long mapping mission of Earth's nearest celestial neighbor. The LROC imaging system is under the watchful eyes of Arizona State University professor Mark Robison, the principal investigator.
Childhood Arthritis: Common but Preventable Consequence of Lyme Disease

2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pm

When left untreated, children infected with Lyme disease can experience many severe complications as a result including arthritis, problems with the heart or central nervous system. Early detection is the key to preventing the lasting complications seen frequently at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Existing Parkinson's Disease Drug May Fight Drug-Resistant TB

2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pm

Existing drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease could be repositioned for use in the treatment of extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis, which kills about 2 million people each year, according to a study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego. The rise of these strains of TB throughout the world, including industrialized countries, poses a great threat to human health.

New York Times
Palin Resigning Governor’s Job; Future Unclear

By ADAM NAGOURNEY and JIM RUTENBERG

4 Jul 2009 | 12:07 am

Gov. Sarah Palin’s move shocked Republicans and fueled renewed speculation about her presidential ambitions and criticism of her political competence.
‘Family Friendly’ White House Is Less So for Aides

By RACHEL L. SWARNS

4 Jul 2009 | 12:04 am

While the Obamas have promised to accommodate employees with children, the demands of working for the president have made work-family balance elusive.
For Banks, Wads of Cash and Loads of Trouble

By ERIC LIPTON and ANDREW MARTIN

4 Jul 2009 | 12:04 am

Bulk deposits from brokers, known as hot money, fueled growth at smaller banks across the country, but also led some to the brink, and beyond.
College Stars Sue Over Likenesses in Video Games

By KATIE THOMAS

3 Jul 2009 | 11:49 pm

Players contend the N.C.A.A. and a video game maker should pay college athletes for using their likenesses in popular electronic games.
Top Reformers Admitted Plot, Iran Declares

By MICHAEL SLACKMAN

3 Jul 2009 | 11:40 pm

The Iranian government has made it a practice to publicize confessions from political prisoners, often subject to sleep deprivation, solitary confinement and torture, rights groups say.

Pop! Tech Blog
2° and the Planet’s Future

Cordelia Newlin de Rojas

3 Jul 2009 | 4:11 am

You know the administration has changed when you read a headline like the one featured by a Reuters News Alert yesterday: “U.S. seen backing 2 degrees Celsius target at G8.” I realize we are nearing 200+ days into this new administration, but as someone who has (and still does) lay awake at night worrying about [...]
Hibaku Trees: Planting seeds from Hiroshima

TJ Sondermann

2 Jul 2009 | 8:47 am

Collecting seeds in Hiroshima 2008 from Hiroshi Sunairi on Vimeo. Scientists will tell you that Mother Nature abhors a vacuum. Artist Hiroshi Sunairi has learned that she also has little tolerance for war. On August 6th, 1945 an atomic bomb called Little Boy was dropped on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. With a force equivalent to 13 kilotons [...]
‘White Flight’ Online? danah boyd asks at PDF

Marcia Stepanek

1 Jul 2009 | 8:12 am

For years, many people have been saying the Internet will be a “great social equalizer.” Give everyone access to technology, and differences in race, class, and income will give way to a stronger democracy, right? Not necessarily, says Net researcher danah boyd. Speaking at this week’s Personal Democracy Forum in New York, boyd said that even [...]
Hello from your new PopTech Blogger-In-Chief

Kristen Taylor

29 Jun 2009 | 11:34 am

I am delighted to join PopTech today as Digital Content and Community Manager; as part of my job, I have the privilege of being your Blogger-In-Chief, continuing the great work (and PopTech dictionary evangelism!) of Michelle Riggen-Ransom in past months. We will be adding new writers to those you already enjoy, and you can join us [...]
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation

Tim Leberecht

29 Jun 2009 | 6:34 am

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, a thirty acre private garden in the Borders area of Scotland created by architect and architectural critic Charles Jencks. It is a joining of terrestrial nature with fundamental concepts of modern physics (quantum mechanics, super-string theory, complexity theory, etc.), and the literal and physical manifestation of the craftsman as philosopher, re-uniting the "head and hand divided" (Richard Sennett).

Psychology / Psychiatry News From Medical News Today
Alzheimer's Gene Risk Higher For Those Widowed in Mid Life and Stay Without a Partner

3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 am

Researchers in Sweden found that people who have the APOE Alzheimer's gene and who live alone in middle age after being widowed or separated from a life partner, are at higher risk of developing dementia. The study is the work of Dr Krister Hakannson, a research fellow at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, and colleagues, and is published in the 2 July online issue of the BMJ.
Teens Influenced By Movie Characters Who Smoke, Both The Good Guys And The Bad Guys

3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Dartmouth researchers have determined that movie characters who smoke, regardless of whether they are "good guys" or "bad guys," influence teens to try smoking.
What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? What Is PTSD? What Causes PTSD?

3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is triggered by a traumatic event - it is a kind of anxiety. The sufferer of PTSD may have experienced or seen an event that caused extreme fear, shock and/or a feeling of helplessness. Most of us experience a brief period of difficulty adjusting and coping with traumatic events. However, we gradually get better with time and healthy coping methods.
When Husbands Work In US, Mexican Wives' Mental Health Dives

2 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

Selected highlights from a new study on immigration, health and gender roles: Mexican wives who stay home when their husbands immigrate to the United States for work have poorer mental health than a comparison group. Shifting gender roles seem to be equally as stressful as the husbands' absence. "Popular American psychology would suggest that their newfound independence might ease the stress of single-handedly managing the household.
Scientists Uncover Patterns Of Genetic Changes In Mental Retardation

2 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am

Researchers at Radboud University Medical Centre, together with UK Medical Research Council scientists at Oxford University, have uncovered some of the central characteristics of genes underlying mental retardation. The research, which shortens the list of genes whose changes lead to this disorder from thousands to several dozen, is published June 26 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics.

Scientific American
Bombs bursting in air: What's in those 4th of July fireworks, anyway?

3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Red, white and blue aside, how green will this weekend’s firework festivities be? Not very, argue some. [More]
Animals of the Disappearing Mangroves

3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

In the watery limbo between sea and river, where salt and fresh water mingle in the roots of mangrove trees, a handful of uniquely adapted species--terrestrial and aquatic--have evolved to fill the novel niche. [More]
MIND Reviews: A Healthy Mind

3 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Healthy Mindswww.wliw.org/healthyminds [More]
How Fructose Impairs the Memory

3 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Americans consume more fructose than ever before, yet concerns remain that the sugar, used to sweeten beverages and processed foods, poses health risks. In animals, fructose-rich diets increase the production of fat and promote resistance to the energy-regulating hormone insulin. New research suggests that memory suffers as well, at least in rats.Neuroscientist Marise B. Parent of Georgia State University and her colleagues fed 11 adolescent rats a diet in which fructose supplied 60 percent of the calories. For 10 other rats, cornstarch took the place of the sweetener. The scientists…
For your health, steer clear of the hospital on July 4th weekend

3 Jul 2009 | 6:30 am

A word to the wise: stay out of the emergency room this long weekend. [More]

TechCrunch
Dotcom Crash-era Startup Reanimates By Trending On Twitter

Mike Butcher

4 Jul 2009 | 12:26 am

It's not often that Internet companies last 10 years, but Moonfruit in the UK has proved pretty resilient. It survived the dotcom boom the first time round, launching with VC-backing, growing to 65 staff and cutting back to two staff in the space of a couple of years. It's a wonder why they didn't exit in the most recent boom, but here they are still, plugging away. And their resilience is proving to be an asset as their 10-years old web site building business comes back into fashion, even as more recent competitors like Weebly, Yola, MyDragnDrop and Webnode, and many others, try to capture…
What’s Right and Wrong with Media Now

Sarah Lacy

4 Jul 2009 | 12:02 am

Like most things on the Internet, there’s a good side and a dark side to where the media business is headed. The good side is very good: thousands of layers of mostly needless middlemen and processes are being eliminated as journalists get a direct channel to their readers. And, because it’s a two way medium, readers get that channel right back. And in the cases where the subject of an article has been wronged, the Web gives them powerful megaphones to fight back. In short, the more everyone has a voice, the more reporters are challenged to make sure they are right, because they will be…
CallWave Delists From NASDAQ; Fuze Meeting Rises From The Ashes

Jason Kincaid

3 Jul 2009 | 6:01 pm

It’s not easy to launch a successful WebEx competitor. Most businesses have long since established their “system” for dealing with web meetings, using old standbys like WebEx or GoToMeeting. And those businesses that are willing to venture into the unknown have had plenty of cheaper alternatives to choose from, like DimDim, for quite a while. But that isn’t keeping CallWave from launching one of its own, dubbed Fuze Meeting. And while it’s not going to be an easy space to compete in, Fuze Meeting doesn’t disappoint. As far as startups go, the history of the…
Outsource Your Beta Testing To Prefinery (Invites)

Leena Rao

3 Jul 2009 | 5:48 pm

The beta testing stage can be the cornerstone to the successful development of a new site. And many startups have to conduct and implement beta testing of sites, surveys and analytics internally, which can be an daunting task when you are launching a site. Prefinery lets startups outsource the whole beta invite process, from start to finish. Prefinery is offering 100 TechCrunch readers with beta invites to test the site. You can sign up here. Use the invitation code "TECHCRUNCH" when signing up for the service. Prefinery's ambition is to create a valuable first experience for beta testers and…
Microsoft And Linux Hold Peace Tweets

MG Siegler

3 Jul 2009 | 4:21 pm

Okay, it’s not exactly the Camp David Summit that took place in 2000 between the Israelis and the Palestinians, but sometimes the littlest gestures can go a long way. A couple of days ago, upon hearing that Microsoft had officially joined Twitter, the official Linux account sent out a tweet welcoming them. “Welcome to Twitter, @Microsoft!,” they said. The tweet sat unanswered for over a day, and it seemed like Microsoft may never answer. But about a few hours ago, they did. “@Linux thanks, nice to be here,” they replied. Short, sweet, and to the point. A sign of…

Techmeme
Tech blog titan Michael Arrington's next big thing: Hardware (Patrick Hoge/bizjournals)

3 Jul 2009 | 2:40 pm

Patrick Hoge / bizjournals: Tech blog titan Michael Arrington's next big thing: Hardware — In four years, Michael Arrington has gone from knowing relatively little about the Internet or journalism to presiding over the hugely popular, influential and profitable Palo Alto-based TechCrunch network of blogs.
Woman Shot in Apple Store at Clarendon's Market Common (Derek Kravitz/Washington Post)

3 Jul 2009 | 2:15 pm

Derek Kravitz / Washington Post: Woman Shot in Apple Store at Clarendon's Market Common — An employee of an Apple store in Arlington was shot and wounded this morning during an attempted armed robbery in a back storeroom as more than three-dozen shoppers and other employees milled about the showroom.
Employee Shot at Arlington Apple Store (WJLA-TV)

3 Jul 2009 | 12:05 pm

WJLA-TV: Employee Shot at Arlington Apple Store — ARLINGTON, Va. - An employee at an Apple store in Arlington's upscale Clarendon section is recovering from a gunshot wound. — Police say the 26-year-old woman was shot in the shoulder by a man who rang a doorbell at the back of the store before it opened Friday morning.
Authorize.net Goes Down, E-Commerce Vendors Left Hanging (Robin Wauters/TechCrunch)

3 Jul 2009 | 10:20 am

Robin Wauters / TechCrunch: Authorize.net Goes Down, E-Commerce Vendors Left Hanging — Talk about a serious outage. Payment gateway service provider Authorize.net has been down and out for several hours, a number of tipsters inform us. That has big implications: since the service is used by tens of thousands …
CONFIRMED: Windows 7 RTM To Be Announced July 13th (Paul/GeekSmack)

3 Jul 2009 | 10:05 am

Paul / GeekSmack: CONFIRMED: Windows 7 RTM To Be Announced July 13th — UPDATE: ComputerGuy2010 from VinylZine has pointed out to me that Microsoft has issued a press release stating that the RTM code will be given out to partners on “the second half of July” which further backs and pretty much 100% validates the story that we have broke.

Science Daily
Bypass Surgery Has Long-term Benefits For Children With Kawasaki Disease, Study Suggests

4 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Coronary artery bypass surgery provides "excellent" long-term survival for children who have severe inflammatory heart and blood vessel damage caused by Kawasaki disease. While post-operative problems may increase over time, these can be managed with proper follow-up care. Most of the young patients have normal lives, including participation in sports.
'Jumping Gene' Diminishes The Effect Of New Type 2 Diabetes Risk Gene

4 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Research has identified a new gene associated with diabetes, together with a mechanism that makes obese mice less susceptible to diabetes. A genomic fragment that occurs naturally in some mouse strains diminishes the activity of the risk gene Zfp69. The researchers also found that the corresponding human gene (ZNF642) is especially active in overweight individuals with diabetes.
Coolest Spacecraft Ever In Orbit (-273 Degrees Celsius)

4 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

On July 2 the detectors of Planck's High Frequency Instrument reached their amazingly low operational temperature of -273°C, making them the coldest known objects in space. The spacecraft has also just entered its final orbit around the second Lagrange point of the Sun-Earth system, L2.
Cancer-causing Protein Can Also Help Fight The Tumors It Causes

4 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

New research uses the Ras protein to fight its own malign effects.
'A Touch Of Glass' In Metal, Settles Century-old Question

4 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Scientists have found evidence of an important similarity between the behavior of polycrystalline materials -- like metals and ceramics -- and glasses, research that could lead to better predictions of how many valuable materials behave under stress.

Wired Science
Penguin Parents Won’t Chip In to Help Handicapped Spouse

Hadley Leggett

2 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pm

Tired of your partner not helping out with the kids after you’ve had a tough day at work? At least you’re not a handicapped penguin parent trying to fish with a Plexiglas box strapped to your back. Penguin pairs are known for their elaborate collaboration in raising chicks under harsh Antarctic conditions. But it turns out penguins will take teamwork only so far. When French scientists handicapped one bird from each of 46 pairs of Adélie penguins, partners of the unlucky birds didn’t step up to help out their mates, or to provide extra food for their chicks. “In…
Lunar Probe Sends First High-Res Images

Betsy Mason

2 Jul 2009 | 11:22 am

NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter sent its first images back to Earth after activating its cameras June 30. The LRO has both a low-resolution wide-angle camera and a high-resolution camera. These shots were taken at the boundary between night and day, capturing shadows that exaggerate the terrain. Though the surface appears very rough, it is actually similar to the highland area where Apollo 16 landed and explored with a rover. One of the goals of the LRO mission is to scout potential landing sites for future missions. It will also look for resources and characterize the lunar…
Why You Can’t Keep Your Foot Out of Your Mouth

Brandon Keim

2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

It’s one of the more frustrating aspects of human nature: The harder we try not to say or do or think something, the more likely we are to slip — and often at the worst possible time. But maybe science can help. More than a decade after the inability of a Dostoevsky protagonist to stop thinking about a white bear inspired his first experiments, Harvard University psychologist Daniel Wegner has become one of the world’s foremost experts on what are now known as ironic processes. Using ingenious experiments to reveal the brain’s hidden machinations, Wegner and others have…
New Class of Black Holes Discovered

Hadley Leggett

1 Jul 2009 | 2:32 pm

Only two sizes of black holes have ever been spotted: small and super-massive. Scientists have long speculated that an intermediate version must exist, but they’ve never been able to find one until now. Astrophysicists identified what appears to be the first-ever medium-sized black hole, pictured in an artist’s rendition above, with a mass at least 500 times that of our Sun. Researchers from the Centre d’Etude Spatiale des Rayonnements in France detected the middling hole in a galaxy about 290 million light-years from Earth. The discovery may shed some light on the origins…
Will Obama Save America’s Giant, Smelly Earthworm?

Brandon Keim

1 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm

Environmentalists have asked the Obama administration to declare the three-foot-long, highly aromatic Palouse earthworm an endangered species, reversing the Bush administration’s mystifying refusal to protect them. Scientifically known as Driloleirus americanus, or “lily-smelling American worm,” the Palouse earthworm was once abundant in the prairies of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. But sightings became less common as accidentally-imported European earthworms tunneled under their grassland habitat, which now covers just two percent of its historic range. By 2005,…

World of Psychology
6 Quick Sanity Tricks

Therese J. Borchard

3 Jul 2009 | 3:02 am

Awhile back I asked you for your sanity tricks, techniques that help you fight the forces of the dark side. Here are some of the gems. 1. Learn the alphabet. Do you know why the vowel “I” comes well before the vowel “U”? Because a person must take care of herself before trying to help someone else or the world. It’s the same logic that flight attendants use when they swear to you that your plane isn’t going to crash, but in the event that it does, you’d be smart to fasten your own oxygen mask before helping the kiddies. Do it in reverse, and…
Breakthrough for Schizophrenia and Bipolar

John M Grohol PsyD

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

Earlier today, we reported that NIMH-funded researchers at three different genetic research institutes from around the world collaborated and published three new studies yesterday in the journal, Nature, that suggested a true breakthrough in our understanding of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. And to think that just earlier this week, I was dismissing the largely inconclusive findings of genetics research in mental illness. One of the researchers commented on the findings: “There was substantial overlap in the genetic risk for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder that was specific to…
Declaring Independence from Fear

John M Grohol PsyD

2 Jul 2009 | 8:42 am

Independence Day in the U.S. is the day that America declared its independence from a tyrannical government, but real independence took many longer, hard years of war. The sacrifice of tens of thousands of people was needed first, before our declaration of independence had any real effect. And so it is with any change in our lives. We can make the declaration, “Today, I’m going to start losing weight,” or “Today, I’m going to try and reply to every cognitive distortion by examining the evidence and answering it back.” But declarations are only starting…
Why Do Kids Behave the Way They Do? Listen to Doctor Radio this July 4th

John M Grohol PsyD

1 Jul 2009 | 12:04 pm

Ever wonder why kids behave the way they do? Satellite radio Sirius XM and a team of medical experts from NYU Langone Medical Center have the answer with a special on the Doctor Radio channel on July 4th. Doctor Radio is heard on SIRIUS channel 114 and XM channel 119. 24 Hours About Our Kids is a July 4th weekend marathon of Doctor Radio’s weekly child psychiatry and psychology show, exploring important topics that all parents and kids face today including ADHD, mood disorders, the effects of online social networking, issues related to coming out of the closet, Autism, depression and…
Dads, Daughters and Body Image

Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.

1 Jul 2009 | 4:59 am

We’ve already talked about how moms and daughters can help boost each other’s body image. However, moms aren’t the only influential ones. Dads, too, play a pivotal role in shaping their daughter’s body image. And parents today have a lot to contend with; our society isn’t getting any easier on girls (or boys). It’s tough enough on full-grown women to navigate the treacherous world of women’s magazines, double-zero clothing and weight-loss ads. Add to that peer teasing and cyberbullying, and it’s understandable why some dads are voicing their concern. Paul Nyhan in The Seattle…

ZDNet
Touch in Windows 7: Just for show?

2 Jul 2009 | 5:46 am

Support for multitouch input is one of the most tangible ways that Windows 7 differs from its predecessors. But will many people actually get their hands on the technology?
With 3.5 launch, Firefox faces new challengers

30 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

Mozilla's browser broke Microsoft IE's lock on the market. But the new Firefox 3.5 faces other serious alternative-browser ontenders.
Intel urges SMEs: Don't delay PC refresh

29 Jun 2009 | 4:11 am

Chip giant Intel urges small and medium-sized enterprises to avoid lengthening their PC refresh cycles as a cost-cutting measure during the recession.
Sony PSP could get phone functions

29 Jun 2009 | 4:06 am

Sony is considering developing a mobile phone-game gear hybrid in a bid to better compete with Apple's highly popular iPod and iPhone, the Nikkei business daily said on Saturday.
Jackson death prompts malware alert at Google

26 Jun 2009 | 5:36 am

The breaking news of Michael Jackson's death on Thursday triggered an alert at Google over a potential malware attack.

IAB SmartBrief
New Web ad privacy guidelines released by trade groups

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Online users will be able to opt in to behavioral ads and will be notified in the ads or on a site that their activities are -More-
Enter the MIXX Awards: Stand out from the competition

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Recognizing innovation and impact, the IAB MIXX Awards put the spotlight on the best interactive campaigns. -More-
FTC cracks down on recession-themed scams

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Under "Operation Short Change," the Federal Trade Commission will pursue companies who market various scams linked to the dow -More-
Citizen journalists get credibility check from news aggregator

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Startup social news aggregator Allvoices.com is touting the site's method of rating citizen journalists as a way to give more -More-
Feds to release $4 billion for nationwide broadband push

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

The federal government has started the application process for the distribution of $4 billion in stimulus funds earmarked for -More-

MediaPost | Marketing News
Marketing Daily: Who Buys Lunch Combos/Kits?

3 Jul 2009 | 8:43 am
Marketing Daily: Seven Places CMOs Should Invest Now

3 Jul 2009 | 8:39 am

It is tempting to start slicing and dicing the spend now, even if we don't know how to precisely define waste in the marketing plan. Perhaps some rules of engagement are in order.
Marketing Daily: Real Mex Restaurants Gets New CMO

3 Jul 2009 | 8:24 am

Lowell Petrie will oversee brand positioning and marketing for each of the company's restaurant concepts, which include El Torito, Chevys Fresh Mex and Acapulco restaurants.
Around the Net In Brand Marketing: Pay-For-Chat Plan Falls Flat at 'Washington Post'

3 Jul 2009 | 8:14 am
Around the Net In Brand Marketing: Trade Group Issue Guidelines To Safeguard Internet Privacy

3 Jul 2009 | 8:13 am

Twitter Pick Up Mantra: “Always Be Linking”

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