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July 2008 - Posts

Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:25 PM

STRANGE BRAINS: Science Proves Men and Women Think Differently

Every year scientists offer increased evidence to prove what billions of people already know -- Men and women are very different creatures. Here are some of the latest findings (which you probably already knew): Men and Women Experience Stress
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:02 PM

BUMPED AT THE PUMP: Are You Being Ripped Off When You Fill Your Gas Tank?

As if the high price of fuel is not enough to rue over... Across the nation, Weights and Measures investigators inspect gasoline retailers' fuel dispensers to assure that consumers are being charged correct amounts for their -- increasingly high -- gas
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 4 Comments
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:20 PM

THE ANTI-FRUCTOSE MANIFESTO

Americans would be flabbergasted if they knew what was in their favorite foods. It goes by the name high fructose corn sugar (HFCS). And it's making America fat. Wait, isn't that the sugar in fruits and honey? How can it be so bad? HFCS. It's a
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 8 Comments
Monday, July 28, 2008 9:46 PM

EVERYBODY GETS THE BLUES

Depression comes stealthily, like a thick, dark cloud. When it engulfs us, we're temporarily robbed of our ability to see life clearly. We lose interest in favorite activities, feel hopeless about our future, and are unable to cope with everyday problems.
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 14 Comments
Sunday, July 27, 2008 8:16 PM

KEEPING IN HEALTHY CIRCULATION

Although strokes are the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in America, the condition receives comparatively scarce attention from the media and public. Yet of the 700,000 strokes that occur in the U.S. each year,
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 2 Comments
Friday, July 25, 2008 7:26 PM

IN MEMORIAM: RANDY PAUSCH

This morning, Randy Pausch, the Carnegie-Mellon professor who regaled millions with his "last lecture" on Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams died of pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his wife Jai, and three children, Dylan, 6; Logan, 4; and
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 6 Comments
Thursday, July 24, 2008 4:54 PM

LIFE IS A DISNEY WORLD ADVENTURE (Part II)

For the guys... Doesn't life feel like one long Disney World Adventure? Snow White's Scary Adventures. You ask a stunningly gorgeous neighbor to dinner. Warning: The wait for this popular thrill ride is hours long, as she puts on makeup, tries
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 2 Comments
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:46 PM

SINGLE LIFE IS LIKE DISNEYLAND

Is single life like Disneyland? Both contain endless amusements, thrills, and great adventures! The Matterhorn Bobsled. This ride begins with dizzying hopes atop the peaks of Fantasyland. Your partner immediately disappoints you by taking up with
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 4 Comments
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:20 PM

FIVE STAGES OF ABANDONMENT

The phone no longer rings. Your email inbox has no new messages... other than spam. Your heart is so heavy, you feel you could plummet to the center of the earth. Your relationship has ended. Like any loss, breakups provoke deep grief, sadness,
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 14 Comments
Monday, July 21, 2008 10:32 PM

CRY OF THE DODO

Four hundred years ago, Dutch sailors visiting the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius discovered an odd three-foot-tall flightless bird that was unafraid of humans. They called it The Dodo. The sailors killed the dodos for food, destroyed the birds'
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 6 Comments
Sunday, July 20, 2008 3:49 PM

OFFICES' DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS

Should you wear gloves when typing? The question may sound strange... but not to a microbiologist like Peter Wilson of University College London Hospital, who knows that office workspaces are often dirtier than public toilets. Wilson tested 33 computer
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Saturday, July 19, 2008 9:57 AM

I'VE GOT A HANG-UP ABOUT TELEMARKETERS

Hate telemarketers? You're not alone. In a 2003 online survey about telemarketers that generated 1.78 million responses, 98% reported that the calls made them angry. In a second California poll, respondents claimed telemarketing calls upset them more
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 4 Comments
Friday, July 18, 2008 7:41 AM

NOCEBOS AND VOODOO DEATH SPELLS

* A man dies of fright after being bitten by a non-poisonous snake. * A woman suffers a debilitating asthma attack after mistakenly believing she ate shellfish. * A healthy man takes sick and dies after being cursed by a voodoo sorcerer. These
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 4 Comments
Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:25 PM

GOT SOUR MILK?

This morning, Consumerist.com asked readers whether they've recently purchased milk that went sour prior to its expiration date. Within two hours, the site received over 130 responses. One poster who purchased sour milk that came from different stores
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 8 Comments
Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:39 AM

THE SIX WORST COUNTRIES TO BE FEMALE

We sometimes forget that, in our global village, millions endure unimaginable struggles. Though females have achieved great strides in First World countries, they continue to be denied basic human rights, education, healthcare, and representation in
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 6 Comments
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:22 PM

YOUR BAD INNER PSYCHIC

Your Bad Inner Psychic tells you that everyone at the party noticed the chocolate stain on your white pants. Actually, no one saw the tiny mark. Your Bad Inner Psychic warned you that your best friend loathed your birthday present. She loved it. Your
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 2 Comments
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:00 AM

GOTCHA! SNEAKY TRICKS BY CREDIT CARD COMPANIES

Has this ever happened to you? Though you're a conscientious consumer who pays bills on time, one day you open a credit card statement and receive a horrid shock: overlimit fee.... $33 late fee.... $29 and an interest rate increased to 29% You
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 8 Comments
Monday, July 14, 2008 7:21 AM

"I BRAKE FOR BUMPER STICKER DRIVERS"

Who are the most aggressive drivers on the road? The answer might be right in front of you... literally. If you find yourself driving behind a car with personalized plates, bumper stickers, or window decals, stay a respectful distance away. According
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 10 Comments
Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:56 AM

"THE NANNY CITY" VERSUS "THE CITY OF SECRETS"

How restrictive is the city you live in? Is it a place of tolerance and laissez faire freedom... or is it restriction-heavy, emphasizing government paternalism? In the upcoming issue of Reason Magazine, editors evaluated 35 major US cities, ranking
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 6 Comments
Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:22 AM

BEWARE THE GROCERY SHRINK RAY

It's happened to you before. You select Favorite Product from a grocery store shelf and receive a strange message from your brain: Favorite Product looks smaller today. Or feels lighter. Or seems both. If you're like most people, you shrug off the
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 2 Comments
Friday, July 11, 2008 6:41 AM

PSST: WANNA BUY A FARM?

Yes, you, too, can buy a farm -- for a few hundred dollars. Well, not an entire farm, but a share in its operation, enabling you to receive fresh produce during its growing season, which in some US regions is nearly year-round. If you become a shareholder
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 6 Comments
Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:15 AM

SNEAKY GIRLS

The age-old belief that males are more aggressive than females has been challenged -- and thrown into question -- by Joyce Benenson, an Emmanuel College researcher. Her findings? Females are as aggressive as males... just sneakier. To test her theory,
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 4 Comments
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:04 AM

MEMORY LOSS - 20 CULPRITS THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU

Mild, occasional memory loss affects all of us. It can arise from myriad factors, some of which may surprise you. Below are 20 culprits (medications, illnesses, conditions) that can trigger memory deficits: 1. Tylenol PM. Tylenol PM received recent
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 2 Comments
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:18 AM

NEWSFLASH: HEALING MAKES YOU DEPRESSED

An unfortunate side effect to fighting infections and illnesses may be depression, according to a growing number of scientific studies conducted over the past five years. The syndrome has become known as "inflammation-induced depression" and may be
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 0 Comments
Monday, July 07, 2008 8:58 AM

THE TRIANGULAR THEORY OF LOVE

According to famed psychology researcher Robert Sternberg, love has three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. The presence and quantity of these components determine what type of love two people share. Intimacy is caring, understanding,
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 2 Comments
Sunday, July 06, 2008 8:29 AM

HOW SUCCESSFUL IS ONLINE DATING?

First, the exciting commercial statistics touted by online dating services: * nearly 40 million Americans are online daters; * about 20 million people visit at least one of the 800+ online dating sites each month; * every year, roughly 120,000
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 0 Comments
Saturday, July 05, 2008 6:46 PM

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

How true are first impressions? Not as accurate as we might hope. Our intuition may be sharp, but it is frequently clouded by other influencing factors, causing us to misjudge newcomers in our lives. In the Blink of an Eye. According to Princeton
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Friday, July 04, 2008 7:02 AM

THE AMY WINEHOUSE EFFECT

Recently, media host/internist Dr. Drew Pinsky aired a "Celebrity Addiction Special," revealing his theory that celebrities' narcissism spawns their drug and alcohol addictions. "It's amazing, but by my last count, in 18 months more than 75 celebrities
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 12 Comments
Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:11 AM

FITTEST AND FATTEST STATES OF 2008

How does your state rate for healthy living? Is it fit, lean, and mean or is it in desperate need of a diet/exercise overhaul? Each year, CalorieLab releases state-by-state obesity comparisons using statistics gleaned from the National Center for
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 2 Comments
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:28 AM

END OF THE STARBUCKS ERA

The era of tall mocha frappuccinos has come to an end. Yesterday Starbucks Corp. announced that it would close 600 stores and layoff an estimated 12,000 employees. Starbucks' meteoric rise as the world's best-known coffee chain occurred during the 1990's
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 0 Comments
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:34 AM

THE PAIN OF SAYING GOODBYE

Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy. But for some, the dark void seems to never heal. Even years after the loss, they may experience deep sadness and obsessive yearnings. It is as though time has stopped for them. What differentiates healed
posted by MasterPsychicSusan | 19 Comments