LiveScience: Men whose masculinity is challenged become more inclined to support war or buy an SUV, a new study finds. Their attitudes against gays change, too. Cornell University researcher Robb Willer used a survey to sample undergraduates. Participants were randomly assigned feedback that indicated their responses were either masculine of feminine. The women had no
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Aug 2005
The Mightiest Mouse After 2o years of stubborn one-button hell, Apple FINALLY launches a two-button mouse. But just to avoid the ego-bruising of not having invented it first, this one doesn’t actually have buttons. I like that you can squeeze it! Mmmm
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Aug 2005
ARE YOU POPULAR? (1947) “One of the best examples of post-World War II social guidance films, with examples of “good” and “bad” girls, proper and improper dating etiquette, courtesy to parents, and an analysis of what makes some people popular and others not. A scream and a sobering document of postwar conformity.” I couldn’t stop
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Aug 2005
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Aug 2005
WiredNews: GoingOn, announced last week and slated for release in the fall, is the brainchild of Macromedia founder Marc Canter and Tony Perkins, the founder of business media site AlwaysOn. Calling it a “digital lifestyle aggregator,” Canter promises that individuals will need just one login and password to check news feeds, publish blog posts, manage