Optimism experts handicap the presidential election with about 6 weeks remaining until Nov. 4 September 26, 2008 | User rating: 2.8 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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With less than six weeks until the general election, a University of Pennsylvania study analyzing the relative optimism of the 2008 presidential and vice presidential candidates has found Barack Obama and John McCain to be ... | |
 Probing Question: Could your kitchen counters be radioactive? October 02, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Verde Butterfly. Black Galaxy. Kashmir Gold. If you’ve remodeled your kitchen in the last decade, chances are you encountered one of the 1,600 varieties of granite imported into the United States from 64 different ... | |
Microwave ovens need added safety controls October 06, 2008 | User rating: 1.8 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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Microwave ovens should be equipped with safety controls to prevent children from opening them and being burned by hot foods and drinks, according to a study published today by University of Chicago Medical Center researchers ... | |
Questionable degrees raise doubts on Navy surgeon general's vetting October 01, 2008 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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When Vice Adm. Donald Arthur retired as Navy surgeon general, Adm. Mike Mullen - now chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - paid tribute to a "Renaissance man." "His resume says a lot," Mullen said. "B.A., M.A., J.D., Ph.D. ... | |
Elite opinion leaders greatly vary in their foreign policy beliefs October 02, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
A new study in the journal Politics & Policy shows how there is greater diversity of foreign policy beliefs held by elite opinion leaders than previously thought and identifies nine foreign policy orientations. | |
New Study Shows Government Accommodates Rich and Poor Alike October 02, 2008 | User rating: 3.2 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The election year is in full swing, complete with allegations of class warfare and claims about which candidates cater to the rich and which candidates will best serve the interests of the poor and the middle ... | |
Study: Mortgage Losses On Owner-Occupied Homes Lower Than Assumed October 01, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Homeowners who are struggling with mortgages for their own residences are a relatively small part of the overall mortgage crisis, according to results of a new nationwide study of consumer balance sheets. | |
Reducing Work Commutes Not Easy In Some Cities, Study Suggests September 25, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(PhysOrg.com) -- Shorter work commutes are one way to reduce gasoline consumption, but a new study finds that not all cities are equal in how easy it would be to achieve that goal. | |
Advergames: Theme of Game is Secret to Success October 01, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(PhysOrg.com) -- It’s all fun and games when it comes to the current trend in online advertising. Advergames, online video games used to advertise a product or brand, increasingly are being used by advertisers to attract ... | |
Why we vote the way we do September 15, 2008 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 15 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- So you're standing in the election booth. You look at the names in front of you: McCain and Obama. Chances are, by now you know who you're going to vote for. But what went into that decision? | |
Strong leaders who punish freeloaders and cheats can benefit society: research September 24, 2008 | User rating: 3.2 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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A strong leader who punishes cheats and freeloaders can increase the cooperation and riches enjoyed by the rest of the group, according to psychology and economics research at the University of British Columbia, Sheffield ... | |
Molecular gastronomy buffet for atom-smasher scientists October 02, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Leading European physicists will feast on a molecular gastronomy buffet at the inauguration of the multi-billion dollar machine designed to shed light on the "Big Bang," a statement said Thursday. | |
It's called 'negational identity,' and new study finds it's a powerful political tool October 01, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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In the current Presidential campaign it has been said often enough to become a cliche: both candidates will need to reach beyond their respective political bases to appeal to a larger-than-usual body of independent voters. ... | |
New research finds workers more prone to lie in E-mail September 25, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
A pair of recent studies suggest that e-mail is the most deceptive form of communications in the workplace–even more so than more traditional kinds of written communications, like pen-and-paper. More surprising is that people ... | |
Left, Right; Obama, McCain: It may not be what you think September 18, 2008 | User rating: 3.7 / 5 after 34 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Why does it seem many people begin with political preferences and then try to find reasons justifying their inclinations? Why is it so difficult to sway people who care deeply about politics no matter how ... | |
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