Rats use radio aid in brain stimulation studies
Laboratory rats fitted with miniature radio receivers head mounted unlock freer movement for brain stimulation research. Dr Joseph A Gengerelli of UCLA uses a tiny walkie talkie like transmitter to emit high frequency short wave impulses. Rats run through learning boxes, allowing controlled observation of learning speed retention and other behavior traits influenced by stimulation.
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Joseph A. Gengerelli
University of California At
Los Angeles
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Gengorelli
Precautions to Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Sunstroke
Heat exhaustion and sunstroke differ in symptoms cold clammy skin versus hot dry skin A simple rule to guide treatment is to warm cold patients and cool hot ones Follow National Safety Council tips avoid overexertion limit direct sun exposure wear hats light clothing increase salt intake drink water regularly eat nutritious meals avoid ice water and alcohol Get rest and bathe regularly to combat heat sickness
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Naonal Safety Council
Short History of Portugal and Its Distant Reach
This excerpt surveys Portugal through Prince Henry the Navigator and early explorers shaping the age of maritime discovery. It notes the title Lord of Navigation and Commerce, Brazil as a colony until 1822, Lusitanian resistance against Rome, Moorish expulsion with Crusaders aid, and enduring battles with Spain amid dynastic unions.
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Refinishing Stained Oak How-To Steps
To refinish stained oak remove old varnish with paint and varnish remover. Wipe with benzine or turpentine to eliminate residues, avoid smoking and open flames. Bleach the wood with a dealer provided product, dry thoroughly, then finish with varnish lacquer shellac or wax.
History's Storehouse In Washington Since 1934
The National Archives, created by act of Congress in 1934, holds 840000 cubic feet of permanent records including over a million photographs, 30 million feet of film, 280000 sound recordings, 500000 maps and charts, and vast numbers of documents. Its first task is coordinating with agencies and Congress to decide which records to keep indefinitely and which to destroy.
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National Archives
Congress
Ringwood Iron Mines and Peter Hosenclever Legacy
Historic Ringwood iron mines in New Jersey were opened by Peter Hosenclever a noted iron plonger. He spent profits lavishly yet Ringwood mines have operated intermittently since 1768 yielding substantial ore with modern equipment.
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Peter Hosenclever
New Jersey
Ringwood
Ramy
Personality Factors Linked to Bus Driver Accidents
Northwestern University psychologists report a link between accident records and driver personality. Safe drivers tend to be cautious, self reflective, and prefer solitary activities, while accident prone drivers act on impulse, exaggerate stories, and seek lively social settings. Rigid screening reduces markedly deficient applicants.
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Northwestern University
Wire Window and Door Screen Care Guide
Rain spatter on dusty screens leads to sorting draperies and upholstery. Clean screens with vacuum dusting attachment or soft brush, repair small holes with patches, larger ones with metal screening. Treat with varnish thinning for airflow and long service.
Caudal Anesthesia Promises Less Painful Births at Michigan Hospital
University of Michigan obstetrics expert Dr. Reynolds Haas explains caudal anesthesia offers pain relief during childbirth while the mother stays awake. The method, distinct from spinal anesthesia, injects drug at the lower spine to block birth organs. Limited use due to required specialized training.
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University of Michigan Hospital
Reynold L. Haas
University Medical School
Haag
Britons Grow Taller and Broader Says London Tailors
London tailors claim Britons today are taller and broader than forebears with rising chest and waist measurements. The House of Commons debated demand for larger shirt and suit sizes without conclusions, and a large clothing firm notes observable growth in customers. A school's example reportedly confirms the trend.
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London
House of Commons
Mny School
Names of Crappie Reveal Its Scrappy Fishing Fame
The black crappie, famed for fighting spirit, is best fished with minnows for big specimens. Reported to carry up to 54 nicknames including calico bream white bass rock fish silver perch speckled bass apotted trout bitterhead Lake Erie bass and papermouth.
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Lake Erie
Rotenone Use Discussed In Pest Control Sources
A partial report notes rotenone as a home garden helper in boosting food production with less effort. It mentions that spraying requires a concentrate of about three fourths of 1 percent mixed with water.
Iceland Country Profile Fact Sheet
Iceland lies in the North Atlantic Ocean about 250 miles southeast of Greenland and 600 miles west of Norway. Its extreme north reaches the Arctic Circle. It covers 39,709 square miles and has an estimated population of 108,870.
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Iceland
Icelanda
North Atlantic Ocean
Greenland
Norway
Arctic Circle
California Leads in Lettuce Acreage Since 1920s
California dominated U.S. lettuce production from the 1920s onward, accounting for over half of national commercial lettuce acreage. By 1917 the state held 61 percent of the country's total lettuce acreage, with the share maintaining or increasing thereafter.
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