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That infinite abyss of data should be looked at as potentially the most...
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Scott Adams Blog: Pattern Recognition →
In hard times, we all have to be a little bit smarter, a little more creative, and a little more productive. Your country needs you to actively manage your stress, and to elevate your attitude and your can-do optimism, so you’ll be better equipped to help rebuild the economy.
As a professional humorist, I realize pundits will turn my elegant discussion about the benefits of stress...
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The Cognitive Benefits Of Chewing Gum | Wired →
It turns out there’s an excellent rationale for this long-standing cultural habit: gum is an effective booster of mental performance, conferring all sorts of benefits without any side-effects.
The latest investigation of gum chewing comes from a team of psychologists at St. Lawrence University. The experiment went like this: 159 students were given a battery of demanding cognitive tasks, such as...
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Mr. President, The Republicans Mean Business - The... →
When Senator Obama promised change, what people heard was “…from this lousy economy.” Today it’s hard to keep a straight face and say: “This is the change I wanted. This is the economy I wanted.” Even granting the administration’s claim that it “saved or created” millions of jobs, all that matters is how it feels. And it feels like we’re doomed. Is this Congress’s fault? Probably. But people...
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Rabobank Women's Team Signs Miracle Athlete... →
One of the most amazing stories in the world of cycling has taken another remarkable turn this week as the Rabobank Women’s Cycling team has announced the signing of Monique van der Vorst, a former handcycling athlete who was competing in a wheelchair until 2010. Van der Vorst had been disabled since she was 13 years old, and after a very successful career in handcycling, which saw her take the...
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