Pets May Help Troubled Marriage Study Finds Dog Aids Conflict
Knight Ridder News Service reports that research by Indiana University psychologists Levenson and Meek shows a dog presence creates a positive, smoothing effect during marital conflict sessions. The study, with 30 couples, found stronger benefits in distressed marriages, while related work by Bulcroft and Albert links older men to open emotional sharing through pets. A Delta Society conference in Boston Aug 20–23 will explore animal human bonds.
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Verbal Judo Institute Teaches Talk Over Force in Albuquerque
The Verbal Judo Institute, a three year old Albuquerque group led by former police officer George Thompson, trains people to defuse danger using language. The method mirrors judo, using an opponent’s energy to gain control through guidance, persuasion, and negotiation while avoiding direct confrontation.
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LAPD named nation’s best dressed police unit
A three judge panel awarded the Los Angeles Police Department the nation’s best dressed designation and a 250 dollar charity prize for its neat, modern uniform. Judges praised the LAPD inspection program and sharp look, edging past Marion County Police and Rhode Island State Patrol. Rhode Island’s outfit drew attention for Mountie style details.
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Vermont protects its beetles in major wildlife list
Hartland Vermont officials added the cobblestone tiger beetle and six other tiny beetles to the protected species list. State naturalist Charles Johnson notes the value of small creatures and recalls Plainfield New Hampshire residents naming the tiger beetle town insect. The species is common along the river and is fast moving.
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Notables in NFCR funded cancer research lineup
Washington report notes three Nobel Prize winners among 64 active cancer researchers funded by the National Foundation for Cancer Research this year. Ivar Giaever of General Electric in Schenectady, Robert W. Holley of the Salk Institute in San Diego, and Ilya Prigogine of UT Austin are named. NFCR has allocated over $50 million to basic cancer research in the past decade.
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