Keeping Secrets - Changes Perceptions

Always interesting to see what Journal Of Experimental Psychology is up to in their reporting of ...... well...... experiments. Find out how they can make the statement that a persons judgement is affected by how BIG/Important the `secret' they are keeping is. Interesting Stuff.
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And, here's your chance to read that story you only heard about - the one a couple weeks ago where The Lost Parakeet Told His Address To Police. Details at the link.
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One of the uplifting things about doing the TAL blog is the fun of the cutting edge of science news. Did you know that they have now Replicated A Leaf? -- Here's a tease:
The new self-contained units are inexpensive and attractive for making fuel for electricity in remote places and the developing world.
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Ready for a bit of Time Travel? 1922 contest winner.

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http://www.shorpy.com/node/12808?size=_original (with comments)

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If you want to see more oldtime pictures like the one above (old-time firemen with handlebar mustaches and such) then go The Past Lives Again

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Finally, want to read a real good 99 cent Kindle E-book, just released, about the 2006 Chicago O'Hare UFO Incident? Find out more with one click.

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IS A `PICTURE' of Dolphin Words And Language About To Emerge?

A buddy of mine sent this link via E-Mail - I thought it especially appropriate for TAL's science bent readers:
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PRESS RELEASE: Deciphering Dolphin Language with Picture Words

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In an important breakthrough in deciphering dolphin language, researchers in Great Britain and the United States have imaged the first high definition imprints that dolphin sounds make in water.

The key to this technique is the CymaScope, a new instrument that reveals detailed structures within sounds, allowing their architecture to be studied pictorially. Using high definition audio recordings of dolphins, the research team, headed by English acoustics engineer, John Stuart Reid and Florida-based dolphin researcher, Jack Kassewitz, has been able to image, for the first time, the imprint that a dolphin sound makes in water. The resulting "CymaGlyphs," as they have been named, are reproducible patterns that are expected to form the basis of a lexicon of dolphin language, each pattern representing a dolphin “picture word.”

Certain sounds made by dolphins have long been suspected to represent language but the complexity of the sounds has made their analysis difficult. Previous techniques, using the spectrograph, display cetacean (dolphins, whales and porpoises) sounds only as graphs of frequency and amplitude. The CymaScope captures actual sound vibrations imprinted in the dolphin’s natural environment—water, revealing the intricate visual details of dolphin sounds for the first time.

Within the field of cetacean research, theory states that dolphins have evolved the ability to translate dimensional information from their echolocation sonic beam. The CymaScope has the ability to visualize dimensional structure within sound. CymaGlyph patterns may resemble what the creatures perceive from their own returning sound beams and from the sound beams of other dolphins.

Reid said that the technique has similarities to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Read the rest of this great story Right Here.

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WOW. Dozens of explanations have been offered for the Neutrinos faster than light OPERA experiment results GREAT read.

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Ready for real time travel? To an Era when the downtown bank had a good reputation? Like in 1904!

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http://www.shorpy.com/node/11119?size=_original (with comments)

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Dolphins RE-Generate With Internal Advanced Medicines

But, then again, what would you expect of a creature around for so long? I rarely Copy and Paste this much of an article. It's short and I hope you hit the link to finish it too.
This week, there was a thought-provoking letter in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology that explored how dolphins heal from shark bites that would be fatal to many other species, including humans. Author Michael Zasloff, a professor of immunology at Georgetown University, wondered how dolphins survive huge shark bites without bleeding to death or falling victim to infection from the many bacteria in sharks' mouths. Not only do dolphins recover from "basketball-sized" bites, they regenerate the missing flesh and heal over with no scarring or sign of injury. "That's impossible," Zasloff told ABC, "truly impossible."

Zasloff theorizes that dolphins can produce stem cells that regenerate the bitten-off tissue, or any other kind of tissue that's needed. "The repair of a gaping wound to an appearance that is near normal requires the ability of the injured animal to knit newly formed tissues with the existing fabric of adipocytes, collagen and elastic fibers," Zasloff explained. "The dolphin's healing is similar to how mammalian fetuses are able to heal in the womb."

But what about infection? Even if the dolphin didn't fall prey to the shark's bacteria, swimming around in the ocean with an open wound invites infection. Zasloff thinks that dolphins may have their own little supply of antibiotics, siphoned off from other ocean creatures like plankton or algae when the dolphin eats them, and then stored in fat for later use.
Another mystery Zasloff has been pondering for the past nine years is why dolphins with these large wounds don't appear to be in pain. Zasloff notes that not showing weakness or pain is an evolutionary response (so that predators can't tell which animals are weak), but he thinks dolphins may make their own version of morphine. "I propose that the wound itself is releasing a pain-relieving substance, and it must be unbelievably powerful."

The dolphin's amazing ability to recover from wounds that would be catastrophic to humans could be a boon to researchers... if, that is,

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Like the idea of time travel? How's this - below is a picture of some of the first commuters ever - these in 1910.



taking the train out to the first suburbs



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To Touch a Wild Dolphin: A Journey of Discovery with the Sea's Most Intelligent Creatures

Trip Advisor - 1902

The AnomalyMan Listing has always loved Shorpy pictures for bringing into focus our changing world timeline.


And Not One Picture Photoshopped
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http://www.shorpy.com/node/10992?size=_original (with comments)
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Here's some very interesting new science news - Antiproton Ring Found Around Earth - seems it is stable before merging with normal matter for up to HOURS of time.
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If you want to see the Cream of the Crop in Shorpy Pictures - like the one here today - Click Here
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Could a world currency founded from the bottom up in a people to people manner - change the world and power structure? Have you heard about Bitcoin?
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Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System [Illustrated]
What You Need To Know About Bitcoins

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IF the water system you depend upon ever `broke down' - would you be ready? Run cursor over pictures for more info.

Amazing Security Cam BLUE ORB Video

Captured in a Holding Cell of a jail at 4:00 A.M. - so good as to look suspicious. That said, look at the video, read the story, and make up your own mind:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEQhkWGNbYg - then - the same orb came back a few hours later - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ4fitJIOpY&feature=related (YouTube doesn't allow embedding on these videos)
Description with video:

This ORB was caught on the Sallyport / Holding Cells Security Cameras about 4:00am in the Morning. This courthouse located in Espanola, New Mexico has been experiencing unusual ORBS interacting with the employees and the Cameras on a few occasions. Please keep in mind that this is RECORDED on a Watermarked Secure DVR without any way to alter this video and also what you are seeing is NOTHING to what I have on a couple of Cameras to what this object does until 11:20AM that includes a Court employee going into the Sallyport and inspecting the cameras and area. This video has been shown to the state of New Mexico with TOTAL AMAZEMENT of the dealings that take place. I have contacted KOBTV and CNN with NO RESPONSE!! So this is my only viable venue to make this known of the BEST VIDEO that I have seen of an ORB!! I will be posting MORE Video of this object(s) very soon. And I know what you're thinking. This video looks so clear and good, THAT IT MUST BE FAKED! But that is the problem I am having, NO BODY BELIEVES WHAT THEY ARE SEEING because of the Quality. But what you are seeing is documented REAL!!!!

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Speaking of Orbs - UDCC had the newest Jerusalem Orb video yesterday(ish) - http://ufodisclosurecountdownclock.blogspot.com/2011/03/yes-another-jerusalem-orb-video.html
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Over at BS today - (Barf Stew) - You know those friendly older people who are known as the Walmart greeters? -- Well, here's a story about a guy who really knew his rights when it came to showing a receipt - http://barfstew.blogspot.com/2011/03/calm-man-successfully-buys-tv-and.html
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My news blog is up too - please check it out - http://morningredditheadlines.blogspot.com/2011/03/reddit-headlines-march-16th-2011.html
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Always a TAL favorite - Today's Shorpy - 1906, Need An Elixir?

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http://www.shorpy.com/node/10036?size=_original (with comments)

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The Power of Attention AND The Vancouver WA Orb of 3-2-11

I present the thoughts of Robin Smith --- a great thinker and strong writer - LOTS more at the link following the tease:
As we keep at it, year after year, what else could we do to increase the power of our attention? First of all, from an Intellectual Center point of view, it is crystal clear why it is so important for us to pay attention and be present -- or do I need to go over this again?
Could you go over this again, please?

Right. I can think of five reasons. Let's spell them out:

1) Fundamental Pillars. As we've seen repeatedly, attention and presence are the foundations of most spiritual practices throughout the world. All the great religions of this world advocate their practice as captured in the admonition of Christ to his disciples, "Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh..., lest... he find you sleeping." (Mark 13:35-36), or that of Buddhism and its emphasis on Mindfulness.

2) Bases for Self-Observation. Attention and presence are the only means that will enable us to observe what is taking place both within and outside of us and in so doing, unearth and expose our innumerable 'I's. Gurdjieff once said in this regard: "There is no attention in people. You must aim to acquire this. Self-obsevation is only possible after acquiring attention."

3) Achieve Our Aim. They are the only means we have as we struggle to reach our ultimate goal of self-division and self-remembering on a continuous basis, and ultimately, develop a permanent I, True Will, and the ability to transform ourselves.
http://ridingaspiral.blogspot.com/2010/11/power-of-attention.html
Give your mind with Robin's thoughts today. TAL approved.

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Excellent UFO video shot this week in Washington (state) - UFO - March 2, 2011 Vancouver WA - @8,500 views
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Meanwhile ........... Cactus Walking On 20 Legs Found In China - Great NPR Robert Krulwich read.
NPR Funniest Driveway Moments: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go [With Headphones] (Playaway Adult Fiction)

ROBERT KRULWICH
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And, how about some real Time-Travel - via today's Shorpy - turn back the dial to 1865 - Home Sweet Home:

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Oh, BS (barf stew) did another tongue-in-cheek `Time Traveler found in oldtime picture' goof again yesterday - see that here - http://barfstew.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-time-traveler-hipster-found-in-1915.html - seems a `Hipster' has been found again, this time in a beach scene from 1915.
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Hard News - http://morningredditheadlines.blogspot.com/ -- IF you are not a Redditor, what are you waiting for?

Is This March 2nd Video Of Spontaneous `Intended' Poltergeist Activity? (Video)

You know, this is a pretty good video of poltergeist activity on demand - equivalent IMO - to the `callers' of Orbs phenomena. (Or a good magic trick.) TAL makes no claim as to authenticity, of course. I've blogged some pretty interesting `research'  in the recent past done with `Poltergeist knocks' - and how those knocks had a `signature accoustically' that was unique. The post was called `Sounds From Dead Things - http://theheavystuff.com/?p=138' .

Anyhow, - enjoy the next minute or so: 845 Views (posted 3-1-11)


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Multiple Orbs Montreal March 2nd - some similarities to Jerusalem and Toronto Orbs (the intensity). LONG Video. 1,634 Views.

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Meanwhile - Eastern Cougar Is Extinct, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Concludes - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110302190717.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+sciencedaily+(ScienceDaily:+Latest+Science+News)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher - Not seen since the 30's on the list since the 70's - yepper, about time. With picture of stuffed example. Cool. And now the EC can become a legend; and have phantom sightings.

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Neither Indecent Bathing Suits, Nor Immodest Deportment, Will Be Tolerated On The Beach - 1901 - Real Time Travel.

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http://www.shorpy.com/node/10050?size=_original (with comments)

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Some Experiments With Severed Heads

What an amazing read TAL brings you today - as well as a ton or resources to similar stories that will have you bookmark the site as well I bet. Regardless of that - the one I have picked talks about several real `tests' or `experiments' that were done with the heads of those beheaded by guillotines. The link is a great detailed read of the subject matter, I assure you - http://allkindsofhistory.wordpress.com/2011/01/25/some-experiments-with-severed-heads/ - does a severed head live for seconds, minutes, or hours? What happens if a severed head was re-hooked up to bloodflow? - Read the link to know.
Finger Chopper - See Thru Guillotine - A Clever Trick Very Popular As the Spectators Always Expect the Magic to Go Wrong.

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Good science read - NASA's Hubble Finds Most Distant Galaxy Candidate Ever Seen in Universe - http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/science/farthest-galaxy.html with Pic.
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Here's a lady lucky to have her head - Argentinian woman survives 23-storey hotel fall -

link has video report too - http://arbroath.blogspot.com/2011/01/argentinian-woman-survives-23-storey.html
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As you know, when Bruce Duensing winds up and throws the words together - away goes your brain - ready? - http://materialintangible.blogspot.com/2011/01/advice-to-novice.html - here, once again, he teeters at the brink of actualization for all to enjoy. Numerous comments too.
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Once again, the talking heads are doing their part to talk up the economy - such as right here - Say Goodbye To The 'New Normal' - http://www.cnbc.com/id/41196163 -- as obviously, a questionmark would be appropriate at the very least with this articles positioning. TAL Does Economics Too.
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Ready for some real Time Travel? Today's Shorpy - featuring the `StreetCleaning' Hour from 1908 (so that is how the horses--t got off the street).

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One minute read - Utah Army base locked to solve 'serious concern' - http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5imeVHU_F43JAilTso-9c7T0f-CbA?docId=ad6180e108404372b6b55615bf87cb18
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Two minute read - Marijuana Compound Induces Cell Death In Hard-To-Treat Brain Cancer - http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=8459
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Watch this vanish - Sen. Rand Paul unveils $500 billion in federal budget cuts - http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-0125-rand-paul-budget-20110125,0,5678579.story or, has it already.
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Finally, I've sold more Lujan Matus books than any other author - check this out: