-"Caffeine Amps Up Bees' Memory, Study Finds"
-Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times
-March 7, 2013
-http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-bees-caffeine-20130308,0,3993130.story
Caffeine is not only for humans to get their energy, but when bees take in nectar with a bit of caffeine, they get a little boost of energy, and a little boost in their memory. Labs have done research where when a bee takes in nectar with the slightest trace of caffeine, they could slightly remember a floral scent about three days later. However, if there is a larger amount of caffeine, then they could completely remember the sent three days later. Neuroethologist Geraldine Wright found slight doses of caffeine in the nectar of coffee plants and four types of citrus. The bees were trained by being sprayed a floral scent in their faces, then being fed the sources of caffeine. When the experiment was done ten minutes later, it was not as effective as it was when tested repeatedly as time passed. The bees were not only tested as they were alive, but their brains were taken out and hooked up to electrodes, and flooded with caffeine. The caffeine had an effect on the neurons that were involved with their memory, similar to the effect it had with the brain of mammals.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Stereotypes
"Discuss Adolf Hitlers reported statement, 'Who still tells nowadays of the extermination of the Armenians?' Does this statement have any validity today?"
This statement has no validity today. If it did, then Armenian schools would not mention the 'extermination' of Armenians at least once a day. Ever since Kindergarten, Armenian students and children, even if they do not attend an Armenian school, are taught about the Genocide. Nowadays, Americans also have learned about what has happened to the Armenians. The Armenian culture is all about spreading and having themselves known.
"Discuss the following: 'Genocide can never be eliminated because it is deeply rooted in human nature.' Do you agree or disagree?"
I completely agree with this quote because there are always countries or even one person who is against another country or person. Genocide is not only the killing of a group of people who follow a certain religion or live in a certain place, it could be one person. In the end, there will be one person who wants to kill someone else whether it be for their race, religion, or any belief they have. Even if they do not want to reach those extremes, they will still hate their enemy. Not one person could be loved by everyone else.
This statement has no validity today. If it did, then Armenian schools would not mention the 'extermination' of Armenians at least once a day. Ever since Kindergarten, Armenian students and children, even if they do not attend an Armenian school, are taught about the Genocide. Nowadays, Americans also have learned about what has happened to the Armenians. The Armenian culture is all about spreading and having themselves known.
"Discuss the following: 'Genocide can never be eliminated because it is deeply rooted in human nature.' Do you agree or disagree?"
I completely agree with this quote because there are always countries or even one person who is against another country or person. Genocide is not only the killing of a group of people who follow a certain religion or live in a certain place, it could be one person. In the end, there will be one person who wants to kill someone else whether it be for their race, religion, or any belief they have. Even if they do not want to reach those extremes, they will still hate their enemy. Not one person could be loved by everyone else.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Daylight Saving
-"Struggle to Adjust to Daylight Saving? It's Not Just You."
-Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times
-March 8, 2013
-http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-daylight-saving-effects-20130308,0,5646480.story
People all have the struggle of waking up early in the morning and driving to work or school. However, now that time has been pushed ahead one hour, the sun rises a little later than usual. The Better Sleep Council has done research showing that sixty one percent of Americans said their work quality on Monday has been affected by the change of time. Losing an hour of sleep also changed the eating and driving habits of the 1,038 adults surveyed. Twenty nine percent of those people said it would take them almost a week to adjust to the time changes. A Swedish study from five years ago said the chances of having a heart attack the first three days of the daylight savings time changes increased by ten percent. An Australian study that same year showed people, specifically men, were more likely to commit suicide. All it takes for these statistics to decrease is for people to start preparing from days before to receive enough sleep.
-Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times
-March 8, 2013
-http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-daylight-saving-effects-20130308,0,5646480.story
People all have the struggle of waking up early in the morning and driving to work or school. However, now that time has been pushed ahead one hour, the sun rises a little later than usual. The Better Sleep Council has done research showing that sixty one percent of Americans said their work quality on Monday has been affected by the change of time. Losing an hour of sleep also changed the eating and driving habits of the 1,038 adults surveyed. Twenty nine percent of those people said it would take them almost a week to adjust to the time changes. A Swedish study from five years ago said the chances of having a heart attack the first three days of the daylight savings time changes increased by ten percent. An Australian study that same year showed people, specifically men, were more likely to commit suicide. All it takes for these statistics to decrease is for people to start preparing from days before to receive enough sleep.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Is the Glass Half Empty?
-"Study: The Health Benefits of Pessimism"
-March 1, 2013, Los Angeles Times
-Monte Morin
-http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-pessimism-benefits-20130301,0,6108812.story
People have always said that they should be optimistic and look at the glass half full, rather than to be pessimistic and look at the glass half empty. However, a German study shows that those who have a better outlook on life, have their life end about ten years before those who have a negative outlook on life. They surveyed about forty thousand Germans between the ages of eighteen and ninety six, every year for ten years from 1993 until 2003. The younger group overestimated their success and health in their life, while the middle age group was closer to knowing their lives would not be as great as they thought. The elder group had a better life than they thought they would have, but the pessimists had less of the chance to suffer with disabilities or early death. One of the authors of Psychology and Aging said "We found that from early to late adulthood, individuals adapt their anticipations of future life satisfaction from optimistic, to accurate to pessimistic...Pessimistic accuracy appears to be linked with preserved functional health and better chances to survive".
-March 1, 2013, Los Angeles Times
-Monte Morin
-http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-pessimism-benefits-20130301,0,6108812.story
People have always said that they should be optimistic and look at the glass half full, rather than to be pessimistic and look at the glass half empty. However, a German study shows that those who have a better outlook on life, have their life end about ten years before those who have a negative outlook on life. They surveyed about forty thousand Germans between the ages of eighteen and ninety six, every year for ten years from 1993 until 2003. The younger group overestimated their success and health in their life, while the middle age group was closer to knowing their lives would not be as great as they thought. The elder group had a better life than they thought they would have, but the pessimists had less of the chance to suffer with disabilities or early death. One of the authors of Psychology and Aging said "We found that from early to late adulthood, individuals adapt their anticipations of future life satisfaction from optimistic, to accurate to pessimistic...Pessimistic accuracy appears to be linked with preserved functional health and better chances to survive".
Carnival Masquerade
With $100,000 to spend on a party, any type of party is possible. If I were to throw one, it would be a masquerade, containing carnival rides, all on a beach house. The house would be on the coast of Malibu, an ultra private beach home with four bedrooms. This would cost $45,000 for a month. The masks will also be available at the party, and each dozen masks will cost twenty dollars. If there is more than two hundred people attending, that would require twenty dozens which equals to almost $400. The additional items to make the party carnival themed include:
Ferris Wheel : $2,000Teacup Ride: $900
Cotton Candy/Popcorn Machine: $130 each
Magician: $260
The food I would have to offer my guests would be a 1920's inspired meal. It would all be homemade because I am one who prefers making my own food rather than ordering it. The cost of making each for approximately 200 people would be:
Mint Julep: $300
Stuffed Mushrooms: $200
Chicken Breast a la Rose with Waldorf Salad: $450
Lemon Chiffon Cake: $250
The method of transportation I would offer to my guests would be a party bus limo which would cost $975 per bus, and each could hold up to one hundred people, therefore two would be required. To hire a DJ for the music, it would cost me about $400 for a normal one who can play music that the guests can enjoy and dance to. Thus far, the total would be $52,370. With the left over money I could purchase one thousand dollars worth of decorations, forty six thousand for party favors (Michael Kors watches, $230 each), and the rest to treat myself to buy an outfit to wear at my party.
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