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[Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... HP Chair Tries to Quell Uproar
Claiming innocence of the sleazy tactics investigators used to gather information on company board members and reporters, HP's Patricia Dun tries to keep her job. 'Empty Nester' Parent Birds Use Recruitment Calls To Extend Offspring
By studying a habituated population of pied babblers (Turdoides bicolor) in the Kalahari Desert, researchers have discovered a surprising new way in which parent birds can extend the period of their care of offspring. The findings are reported by Andrew Radford of the University of Cambridge and Amanda Ridley of the University of Cape Town and appear in the September 5th issue of Current Biology, published by Cell Press. Parsnip That Can Cause Burns
When people hear the word "parsnip"they usually think about a root vegetable roasted with beef, or included in a hearty soup. But for natural resource professionals, "wild parsnip"means an invasive plant that can cause blisters on arms or legs while they work outdoors. Older People Get The Big Picture Faster, And They Are Less Inhibited
The long-held belief that older people perform slower and worse than younger people has been proven wrong. In a study published in Neuron, psychologists from McMaster University discovered that the ageing process actually improves certain abilities: Older people appear to be better and faster at grasping the big picture than their younger counterparts. Men Need More Botox Than Women In Cosmetic Procedures
Men can be treated with Botox for cosmetic procedures in the same way as women but require higher doses of Botox in all treatment areas. There has recently become a growing interest in cosmetic procedures by men. Although most practices see a majority of women, the number of male patients who seek treatment is slowly increasing. Juliet? Can We Talk? Secret Relationships Go Sour Quickly, According T
Secret romantic relationships are hot, right? Movies and television dramas are full of them, and they almost always seem intense, the gateway to a new life filled with promise if not outright ecstasy. If you believe that, two psychologists who are about to publish research on the subject have a word of advice for you on Valentine's Day: Get a life. Cellular Pathway Yields Potential New Weapon In Vaccine Arsenal
Rockefeller University scientists show that a recently discovered immune pathway turns out to be more common than expected and provides researchers with a new vaccine target. Molecule Could Lead To Diabetes And Obesity Pill
Researchers have discovered a small molecule that has been shown to control diabetes in mice and may pave the way to the development of easier treatment for adult-onset diabetes. The fact that the molecule also lowered appetite and promoted weight loss in mice holds out the promise it may fuel more exploration of orally available insulin sensitizing drugs that can be used to control diabetes and obesity, the scientists report. WPA: Sin Nombre: Hispana and Hispano Artists of the New Deal Era
"Hundreds of Hispana and Hispano artists created art for the various New Deal programs during the 1930s and 1940s under the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 'Sin Nombre' (Without Name) presents the work of these artists."The site features an overview of Works Progress Administration (WPA) programs in New Mexico and information about and images of work from selected artists. Also includes videos. Searchable. In English and Spanish. From the Museum of International Folk Art.
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