Archive for January, 2006

Enhance Your Memory

Psychologist have come to believe that the best way to enhance your recall is by making sure that you do not abstract yourself from the process. It seems that actors are able to remember large numbers of lines, not by rote memorization, but by being aware of the situation and intent of their character. Interesting read.

Wave Power

The United Kingdom could get 20% of its energy from the power of the sea around it and eliminate the need for nuclear plants.

Climate Expert Says NASA Tried to Silence Him

The top climate scientist at NASA says the Bush administration has tried to stop him from speaking out since he gave a lecture last month calling for prompt reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases linked to global warming.

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More than 1000 wikipedia alterations by US Representative Staffers

The staff of U.S. Rep Marty Meehan wiped out references to his broken term-limits pledge as well as information about his huge campaign war chest. It also deleted a reference to the size of Meehan’s campaign account, the largest of any House member at $4.8 million

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