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2013-06-20 01:22:29 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

Researchers identify emotions based on brain activity

For the first time, scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have identified which emotion a person is experiencing based on brain activity.

2013-06-20 00:50:06 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

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Summer is here, well starting tomorrow anyways...  :)  pick-your-own blueberry season is almost here!  I can't wait to check out our favorite farm and see how the bushes are doing this year.

Limited time discount on 11 x 14 canvas mount prints; a substantial discount off the normal selling point.

2013-06-19 19:55:23 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

Not sure what to do today? Our Camping Flowchart will help you decide! So try it and see what is in store for you.

http://outdoors.campmor.com/go-camping-flowchart/#fbid=ey_b0cK3_71

2013-06-19 19:20:56 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

The prevalence of dangerous strains of the human papillomavirus — the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and a principal cause of cervical cancer — has dropped by half among teenage girls in the last decade, a striking measure of success for a vaccine that was introduced only in 2006, federal health officials said on Wednesday.

2013-06-19 16:55:28 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

Scientists create way to see structures that store memories in living brain

2013-06-19 16:14:55 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

I am trying to prep for a teleconference, where the file now comes down to a minutae, or small matter of law and I'm not sure I am right.  Blargh!  I am ok with being wrong sometimes, but I really thought I was right..... I can't get a hold of my favorite coworker for a reality check.....
(sigh)

2013-06-19 15:47:58 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

Don't know what to get your favorite geek for his/her birthday/holiday?  You probably can't go wrong with a scarf knit from their brain waves in real time. 
http://neurogadget.com/2013/06/08/wrap-your-brainwaves-around-your-neck-with-these-custom-neuroknitting-scarves-video/8209

2013-06-19 15:41:10 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

But it should be!

2013-06-19 14:59:03 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

I need a new signature.  I haven't shopped for perfumes since Tresor was popular in 1995.  I have tried various other perfumes over the years but haven't found anything fabulous.  I am completely out of the loop as to what is good and popular these days.  
Fresh, maybe floral but not Grandma floral, and not smoky/sexy.  
Any suggestions?  I don't want to head into the department store without a plan.

2013-06-19 14:53:59 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

Giggles

Need coffee...

Via: Sarcasm
#giggles  

2013-06-19 14:52:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Snickers

2013-06-19 14:02:04 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

I can't believe that Virgin hasn't come up with a line of hair care products given the mane on its leader.

But to honor those locks +Richard Branson you have been MUGGED!!!

#caricature   #virgin  

Cross posted here:  http://beartoons.com/2013/06/19/richard-branson-caricature

2013-06-19 13:58:08 (15 comments, 2 reshares, 16 +1s)

#Shoes   #Showrooms   #OnlineShopping  

2013-06-19 13:54:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

New paper offers insights into how cancer cells avoid cell death

"This paper reveals that cancer cells that are detached from their normal environment, as they would be during metastasis, rely on the activity of antioxidant enzymes to facilitate their survival," Schafer said. "This class of enzymes is critical for neutralizing oxidative stress and function much like the antioxidant compounds that are present in a variety of healthy foods."

2013-06-19 13:51:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

"Just that," said the fox. "to me, you're still nothing more than a little boy who's just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you I'm nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you'll be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world …" 
- The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupéry

(A quote from one of my favorite books... and so true)

#wednesdaywildlife   #articfox   #blackandwhitephotography   #silverefexpro2  

2013-06-19 13:50:35 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

+Three Things  and +Ross Dmochowski 

2013-06-19 12:44:15 (8 comments, 6 reshares, 28 +1s)

Hey +Mellie B, I found an easier way :)

2013-06-19 12:23:41 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

hunting heffalumps and woozles

ever had the feeling you were going in circles?  yep.  I'm feeling it.  Not making progress, and hunting my imagination.

(sigh) well, at least the sun is out, and I'll be able to see my footprints in the mud!

Obviously not my drawings.  May Milne forgive me....

2013-06-19 11:25:20 (15 comments, 2 reshares, 24 +1s)

oh my. Giggle giggle

2013-06-19 01:42:31 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 26 +1s)

Night Night
Sleep Tight
Don't let the Internet Bite

2013-06-19 01:18:24 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 20 +1s)

Bringing you this week's #cornysciencejoke! Who doesn't like Star Wars mixed with #science?!

2013-06-18 23:56:18 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

What do I do when I am cranky and had a not-so good day?  I start a new project.  Oh yes.
I could be working on the 3 other projects I have going, but that would not be so..... ridiculous.
This goes much more quickly than one would think.  the only time I am slowed down is in the two rows when a new pineapple is started.  2.5 motifs down.....
#crochet  
(the picture is pretty! Y No Picture Ravelry?)

2013-06-18 23:51:33 (0 comments, 5 reshares, 24 +1s)

Jedi Mind Tricks

#StarWarsTuesday  

2013-06-18 23:04:57 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 30 +1s)

30 years ago today, Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger on June 18, 1983. Learn about her life and career here: http://oak.ctx.ly/r/6h1j

2013-06-18 23:02:24 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

a nicely linked blog with references- I have often had this conversation with my husband as to why the gov't subsidizes flood and fire insurance so heavily in places it is most likely to be used.  In ensures that will be many many claims to be fiiled, and many times, repeatedly.
I saw an interview with a homeowner in colorado who has sadly lost his home in the fires- but I was a little less sorry for him when he said it had happened to him at least once before.  (it was late at night and I can't remember if he said once or twice)

2013-06-18 22:19:37 (10 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)

More people need to speak up.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/vaccine-advocate-takes-alternative-medicine-industry-6C10331958

2013-06-18 22:02:21 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

the first 200 #zombies  from +byron rempel 's youtube channel

2013-06-18 15:47:12 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

#zombies  199 and 200 are complete ... marking the project at 20% done. Holy heck its been taking a while to get this far ... will this ever be completed? Only 800 more to go. EIGHT HUNDRED!! 

what did I get myself in to

2013-06-18 15:14:55 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

This both interests me and bothers me.... 

2013-06-18 15:10:52 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

I love it when research data surprises scientists!  Not only is this a validation of the diagnosis of Gulf War syndrome, it appears to actually be two separate forms.

2013-06-18 15:07:22 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

this is important research as a foundation for finding appropriate targets for drugs to prevent or treat RSV infection.  .  

2013-06-18 14:57:00 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 8 +1s)

Interesting first finding-

"Co-author Dr. Robert Greene, UT Southwestern professor of psychiatry and a physician at the Dallas VA Medical Center, said the study is unique in showing that the need for sleep (called sleep homeostasis) can be separated from wakefulness both behaviorally and biochemically, meaning the two processes can now be studied individually.
"Two of the great mysteries in neuroscience are why do we sleep and what is sleep's function? Separating sleep need from wakefulness and identifying two different proteins involved in these steps represents a fundamental advance," he said.
If borne out by further research, this study could lead to new ways of assessing and possibly treating sleep disorders, perhaps by focusing more attention on the hours before bedtime because the quality of wakefulness has a profound effect on sleep, Dr. Yanagisawa said."

2013-06-18 14:27:38 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

One wonder how doctors cope. A study of oncologists cited by Dr. Ofri found that these specialists learned to compartmentalize their grief. Yet the most striking finding of the study was how poorly that strategy worked. Grief spilled into the physicians’ daily lives and sapped them of their inner strength.

2013-06-18 14:19:19 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Ugh I am in a bad mood today... 

I will attempt to rein in the snark today, so that no posts will be harmed in the making of this profile.  It may be the better part of valor to go back to bed and start again this afternoon.

I feel I am sliding back a bit, and I'm not sure what to do about it.  Just keep swimming, and keep using cliche's I suppose.  I feel no creativity in me, and no desire to do my work.  The work has not changed, and it is interesting work but I have no interest at the moment.  

Rain is coming today, all day, which doesn't help.  Maybe I will go make a cup of tea and sit in the reading chair for a while.... 

I certainly hope your day is going better!!  tell me!

2013-06-18 14:10:00 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

Best to say nothing and just be supportive

2013-06-18 12:38:11 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)

+1 if you're a #yarn fan! 
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2013-06-17 23:34:26 (37 comments, 0 reshares, 35 +1s)

Scooby Doo's Daphne & Velma Get A Modern New Look

Artist Otto Schmidt gives his shot at a redesign of Daphne and Velma keeping most of the elements from their classic Scooby Doo days but giving it a little update at the same time.

Now Velma is giving Daphne a run for her money.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=318728134927206&set=a.185158128284208.43710.165066126960075&type=1&theater

2013-06-17 22:16:34 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

New bead destashes, too.  This one is malachite from Africa. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifesAnExpedition?section_id=11142061&ga_search_query=bead

2013-06-17 20:50:11 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

save 20% until 8:00 pm pst time today- that would be about $8 on this waterbottle!

SUNSET20DEAL

This bright white daisy with a swirly yellow center and a green background looks so cheerful on the yellow bottle! The lightweight bottle holds 28 ounces or water, perfect for taking along to your workout or on your morning run. Everyone will know which bottle is yours with this great photo on it! A great gift for a woman on the go: a mom, an athlete, a nature-lover! Are Daisies part of your wedding theme? These make great bridesmaid/groomsman gifts
http://www.zazzle.com/marykz*

2013-06-17 20:41:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Nice, but I see a loophole,, as usual....

The court did not address whether the agreements, called pay-for-delay or reverse payments, were presumptively unlawful. But it laid out a number of possibilities under which the contracts could be attacked by antitrust officials.

2013-06-17 20:39:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

2013-06-17 20:26:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

20% off all orders- only until 8:00pm PST tonight!

Need a little peace in a personal space? ponder this poster of a dragonfly perched on a branch of a maple sapling, with the blue sky reflected behind. The details of the dragonfly, and the colors of the leaves will beautifully grace your favorite spot: be it the bedroom, yoga area, dressing area, bathroom, office, or kitchen. http://www.zazzle.com/marykz*

20% off code: SUNSET20DEAL

2013-06-17 20:01:25 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

First Arctic Fox Cubs Born at Hellabrunn in Zoo's 102-year History

Ronja, a two-year-old Arctic Fox at Munich's Hellabrunn zoo, gave birth to cubs on April 26 in the privacy of her den, but only now – roughly seven weeks later - are keepers and zoo visitors getting their first glimpse of the babies! Initially five cubs had been counted… but then, keepers spotted a sixth! The individual cubs can be identified by the color of their fur - one has white paws, another a white bib, and one is completely grey. It's still too early yet to know what sex each are. These are the first Arctic Fox cubs to be born in the entire 102 year history of the zoo.
The cubs spend most of their time cuddling up to their mother in their den. Although the little ones still sleep a lot, they are getting more active all the time. About five times a day Mom and Dad (named Yaqui, also two years old),show t... more »

2013-06-17 20:00:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Bio-computing. Carbon nanotube style.
A fast Lyme disease detector

2013-06-17 14:38:58 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

If you missed the free ebook kick off, Amazon has slashed the price on the paperback edition almost in half.  So if you are interested, and you are like me, you still like both ebook and paperback, take advantage now! Yesterday we ranked #316 in some 750,000 Kindle books and #20,000 of over 1 million Amazon books, magazines, etc.  Reviews are coming in, and the feedback warms my heart, making it all worthwhile.  We have many loyal readers of all our books.  A huge thank you!

2013-06-17 14:21:51 (18 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

2013-06-17 14:09:53 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Thought I'd let folks know who savor a heaping side humor with their sci-fi, that  _There Goes the Galaxy_ is $0.99 again. And I've (hopefully) got it set up so it's proportionately cheap in countries other than the US, too. The book is available for both Kindle and Nook. Here is the book's official summary:

It's the age-old tale of boy meets alien abductor. Boy meets stun-gun. Boy learns he's the only one in the Universe who can save the Earth from extreme world makeover by inter-stellar landlords.

(Yeah: he thinks it's a bit much, too.)

Like everyone else on his planet, Bertram Ludlow hasn't paid much attention to fluctuations in the intergalactic real estate market. But as a cognitive psychology grad student, he has given some thought to what a complete mental breakdown looks like. And this is pretty close.

Now he’sdi... more »

2013-06-17 12:43:15 (9 comments, 5 reshares, 34 +1s)

zomg my girl is making me crazy this morning!  It is her first day of camp and she is SO EXCITED she is talking really fast, long run-on sentences, about anything and everything on her mind and omgdidyouknowthatthisismy7thyeargoingtocampthisisgoingtobesoawesome!!   #babel   'tis the speech of a pre-teen and I am not ready for it this morning!  coffee please!

Beyond work, I am not sure what I am doing today.  I didn't sleep well, and I am beat.  But I also have a ton of stuff to do.... we shall see what wins.

2013-06-17 12:21:36 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

2013-06-17 12:14:32 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 12 +1s)

Rodent-sized suit of armour for Guinea Pig