One of the most fascinating talks at the TED conference so far was given by Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroanatomist, who gave a riveting account of a stroke she experienced in 1996.
Archive for April 19th, 2008
Scientist Turns Microscope on Herself (while having a stroke)
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
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A Virtual Travel Agent With All the Answers
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
Alaska Airlines introduces a surprisingly pleasant virtual assistant on its Web site.
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The Costa Rica Experience Moves Next Door
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
Tucked in the highlands near the Barú volcano, Boquete is emerging as one of Central America’s latest eco-tourism destinations.
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The Social Life of Hyenas – Slideshow
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
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Sociable, and Smart
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
In spotted hyenas, scientists are finding clues to why the human brain grew so large and complex.
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Blogging’s Good For Your Health
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
Blogging can help you feel less isolated, more connected to a community and more satisfied with your friendships, both online and face-to-face, new research has found.
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Preserving a Forest and a Philosophy
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
A Costa Rican trek served as a metaphor for the difficulty many executives are having as they transition from niche marketers to big-business men.
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A Card-Carrying Civil Libertarian
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
At a time when America’s civil-libertarian tradition has been embattled at home and abroad, Barack Obama’s candidacy offers a unique opportunity.
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My Forbidden Fruits (and Vegetables)
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
Ultimately, it is the consumer who will pay the greatest price if the federal government continues to prevent the local food movement from expanding.
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A Defining Moment
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
On Nov. 10, 2007, Barack Obama unleashed a zealous part of himself that has propelled his candidacy ever since. His first big subject was belief itself.
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