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Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #72

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So imagine my surprise when my wife sent me this spoiler: Truffle Oil is basically chemicals. In 2003, Vogue food writer, Jeffrey Steingarten , revealed that it was basically a chemical (2/4-dithiapentane) -- but restaurants have continued to feature it prominently. Surrender to This Algorithm - Wired Magazine. Far from it.

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Writing About the Science of Kissing

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Leave it to internet readers of Sheril Kirshenbaum’s Discover magazine blog to be the collective inspiration for a book about the science of kissing. In fact, when we’re engaged, our bodies release a cocktail of chemicals related to social bonding, stress level, motivation, and sexual stimulation. It’s powerful.

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Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #333

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he high GDP countries in the Gulf tend to have female representation up to 60 per cent in fields such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, chemical engineering and bioengineering.' I don't like what's happening to bookstores, magazine shops, publishing in general. book a futurists manifesto. book store.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

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I'm hoping Jim Joyce writes a book. Add to that the issue that they still have are being a bit unclear about the chemicals they are using in the dispersants and their potential long-term effects on a spill that large. Made an insanely bad call, but is a model for how to handle yourself. link] jaybaer You're welcome Jodi.

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The 2011 #Nifty50 Top Twitter Men Reprise

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Penenberg’s ( @Penenberg ) Fast Company article: “Social Networking Affects Brains Like Falling in Love” examines research by neuroeconomist Paul Zak that suggests social networking triggers the release of the generosity-trust chemical in our brains: Oxytocin (known as the cuddle chemical). Revolutionizing Communication.

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