Flesh and Stone: Contact The truth comes out about Gulf War Illness ================================================================================ Elizabeth Schulte on 21 November, 2008 01:24:00 Elizabeth Schulte reports on a new study that contradicts the U.S. government's long-held position that Gulf War Illness doesn't exist. The mind and cosmetics: What's your make-up telling you? ================================================================================ Kathlyn Stone on 17 November, 2008 09:13:00 When neuroscientists asked young women to observe images of themselves and others with or without make-up, they found different areas of the brain were stimulated and gained some new insights into individual perceptions of “self.” Neural stem cells deficient in specific protein cause improper brain cell development ================================================================================ Kathlyn Stone on 11 November, 2008 03:51:00 Investigators at the Salk Institute believe the finding could be valueable for researchers working on neural tissue regeneration to treat brain injuries and neurological diseases. Society of Vertebrate Paleontology urges repeal of Louisiana ‘Creation Law’ ================================================================================ Kathlyn Stone on 11 November, 2008 02:05:00 Opponents closely watch how Louisiana implements new Science Education Law; promise legal action if laws governing separation of church and state are breached. People judged more on skin color than race according to new book ================================================================================ Kathlyn Stone on 09 November, 2008 10:45:00 The color of a person’s skin, more than their race, is becoming a key cause of racism, according to a new book “Racism in the 21st Century.” Nebraska safe haven law opens old wounds ================================================================================ Kathlyn Stone on 09 November, 2008 10:29:00 At least one citizen sees a nefarious reason behind the broader wording of the soon to be revised Nebraska law that included children up to age 18. DST: Falling back, springing forward is good and bad for our health ================================================================================ Sandy Sand on 01 November, 2008 08:25:00 Author's dislike for Daylight Savings Time backed up by scientific research. Conflict of interest? Major report comparing McCain, Obama health plans authored by insurance company ================================================================================ Bryant Furlow on 01 November, 2008 08:25:00 The Lewin group authored a key study comparing the Obama and McCain health insurance reform plans but failed to disclose its ownership by America's largest health insurance company, UnitedHealth. UH's director serves as a McCain campaign advisor. The Journalist and the Buddha ================================================================================ Kathlyn Stone on 31 October, 2008 12:50:00 Doug McGill, a prominent journalist and teacher, integrates Buddhism with his writing craft. The focus has generated both respect and scorn. Math + politics = art ================================================================================ Kathlyn Stone on 29 October, 2008 10:15:00 'Thinking Man' video employs mathematics and Russian master to articulate the urgency of change in this pro-Obama short film