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Rage, rage, against the lying of the Right.
May. 24th, 2004
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May. 24th, 2004 02:14 amThe comics in the news items at this site are pretty biting. As to how I got to that site, don't ask.
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May. 24th, 2004 02:38 amOh, and speaking of lying, apparently it wasn't raining when Bush fell off his bike.
Back in the '70s, the Nixon White House passed off a story about a homemade cake ("an old family recipe") that turned out to be a cake made by the White House chef. It's these types of lies that show the general character of the resident of the White House.
And with that, I'm off to bed.
Back in the '70s, the Nixon White House passed off a story about a homemade cake ("an old family recipe") that turned out to be a cake made by the White House chef. It's these types of lies that show the general character of the resident of the White House.
And with that, I'm off to bed.
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May. 24th, 2004 01:03 pmHigh Court: Police May Search Parked Cars
Feds Subpoena Tim Russert, Time Reporter--If they're going to subpoena Russert, why not Novak, who is the person who leaked the info in the press to begin with? Either way, I agree the subpoenas should be fought.
Feds Subpoena Tim Russert, Time Reporter--If they're going to subpoena Russert, why not Novak, who is the person who leaked the info in the press to begin with? Either way, I agree the subpoenas should be fought.
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May. 24th, 2004 03:09 pmRegrets Are Few if Brain Is Damaged
Regret is a complex emotion that helps guide humans in regulating their individual and social behavior.
It is also vulnerable to injury to the brain, a new study says.
Research appearing in the May 21 issue of Science found that when the region of the brain known as the orbitofrontal cortex was damaged, people no longer experienced regret and couldn't anticipate the consequences of their actions when participating in a gambling exercise.
( Read more... )
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How we dig up distant memories
Scientists have discovered how the brain can summon up our oldest memories from years past.
They have found that the process is controlled by an area called the anterior cingulate.
It is hoped that the breakthrough could lead to the development of new treatments for Alzheimers and other forms of dementia.
( Read more... )
Regret is a complex emotion that helps guide humans in regulating their individual and social behavior.
It is also vulnerable to injury to the brain, a new study says.
Research appearing in the May 21 issue of Science found that when the region of the brain known as the orbitofrontal cortex was damaged, people no longer experienced regret and couldn't anticipate the consequences of their actions when participating in a gambling exercise.
( Read more... )
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How we dig up distant memories
Scientists have discovered how the brain can summon up our oldest memories from years past.
They have found that the process is controlled by an area called the anterior cingulate.
It is hoped that the breakthrough could lead to the development of new treatments for Alzheimers and other forms of dementia.
( Read more... )