Archive for May, 2011
Moral Sensitivity Changes With Brain as Children Age
Pioneering research into how the brain develops regarding moral situations has revealed that both the brain and the response change with age.
Jeff Conaway, ‘Grease’ and ‘Taxi’ Actor, Dies at 60
Jeff Conaway, “Grease” and “Taxi” actor, died at the age of 60 in California, media reports say.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Consider Presidential Bid
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Gas Prices Put Brakes on Spending: Study
Consumer prices increased 3.3 percent in the last year, mainly due to skyrocketing gas prices, says a Stats Can report.
Falun Gong Marks 19 Years
Falun Gong adherents from across Canada marked the 19th anniversary of the practice’s public introduction.
Night Owls at Risk for Bad Diet, Weight Gain
A recent study found that people who go to bed late and sleep late eat more fast food and weigh more.
Revolution Phone to Feature Preloaded Netflix App
Revolution phone: Verizon Wireless started selling the LG Revolution, also known as “Froyo,” 4G smartphone this week, which comes preloaded with Netflix for the Android, the company said.
Canadians Want a National Work From Home Day, Says Group
Over 75,000 people have joined a Facebook movement to make June 1 a National Work From Home Day, says Workopolis.
PEI Potatoes in Many Guises
In Canada, potatoes from Prince Edward Island (PEI) are famous and there is even a potato blossom pageant.
Allergy Study Shows Mold and Ragweed Levels Rising
Allergies have increased in the United States, mostly due to ragweed and mold, according to preliminary results from the nation’s largest-ever cross-sectional study, conducted by Quest Diagnostics Health Trends.
