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Ability To 'Tell The Difference'Declines As Infants Age
A new article suggests that infants fine-tune their visual and auditory systems to stimuli during the first year of life, essentially "weeding out"unnecessary discriminatory abilities. In one study, for example, 6-month-old infants were able to differentiate two human a faces as easily as two monkey faces whereas 9-month-olds could only differentiate between two human faces. Importantly, if infants are familiarized with monkey faces from 6 to 9 months, they maintain the ability to tell the difference between two monkey faces. Beautiful Birds: Masterpieces From the Hill Ornithology Collection, Co
This site "traces the development of ornithological illustration in the 18th and 19th centuries and highlights the changing techniques —from metal and wood engraving to chromolithography —during that period."Includes an exhibition, timeline of artists and authors, a guide to the ornithological collections at Cornell University libraries, and a bibliography. Searchable. Groundhog Day
This site has information about the history and official observance of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Pictures, movies, souvenirs, event calendars, and information about the groundhog club are all available. You can also watch "Punxsutawney Phil"(the official groundhog) make his prediction live every year over the Internet through this site. Annual Report to Congress: The Military Power of the People's Republic
"This report outlines what we know of China's national and military strategies, progress and trends in its military modernization, and their implications for regional security and stability. But, secrecy envelops most aspects of Chinese security affairs. ... Hence, the findings and conclusions are based on incomplete data. These gaps are, of necessity, bridged by informed judgment."From the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense. Opens directly into a PDF document. In Praise of Security Theater
Feeling secure? Maybe you shouldn't. Feeling insecure? Maybe you should. Commentary by Bruce Schneier. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Apple Update Undermines IPhone Hackers
Phones modified to work with cellular carriers other than AT&T -- Apple's exclusive iPhone partner -- may become inoperable if the latest software updates are installed, the company warns. Gathering the Jewels/Casglu'r Tlysau: The Website for Welsh Cultural H
This website about Welsh history provides "over 20,000 images of objects, books, letters, aerial photographs and other items from museums, libraries and record offices in Wales."Searchable; or browse by county in Wales or by subjects such as agriculture, industry, arts, religion, politics, education, transportation, domestic life, and war. In English and Welsh. From the National Library of Wales. Drugs Used To Treat Alzheimer's In Nursing Homes Are Worsening Suffere
Quetiapine, a drug commonly used in nursing homes to treat agitation and related symptoms in people with Alzheimers' disease actually worsens patients' illness, speeding up their rate of decline significantly, says a paper published on bmj.com. California Almonds Are In!
This site from the Almond Board of California features history and data related to almonds, information about the California almond industry (which produces "nearly 100 percent of the commercial domestic supply and more than 75 percent of worldwide production"), summaries of health and nutrition findings, and industry data. Includes recipes for drinks, baked goods, main dishes, snacks, and desserts. Available in several languages.
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