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Virginity rates among students by major

2009-03-16T13:03:49+00:00

Found this and thought it was an interesting post. Notice where the Anthropology students come in!

This chart that shows the virginity rates among students at Wellesley College according to the student's major. I found some things particularly interesting:

1. 0% of students with 'studio arts' major are virgins

2. Virginity rates for Spanish major (43%) is much lower than virginity rates for English and French majors (50%)

3. There is evidence that geeks get laid the least in college. Check out the rates for Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Source: Counterpoint magazine at Wellesley College

Finding the right treatment

2009-01-14T17:56:36+00:00

Being addicted to drugs can be a daunting thing. If you wanted to get off the drugs whether this be to save money, have a better quality of life or even just to get back on your feet after a rough patch in your life then you should check out drug treatment centers.

The treatment centers will be able to aid you in your rehabilitation as long as you want it to happen. Giving up for the sake of it is not going to do anything for you in the long run. Having the will power to give up is the most important part of getting rid of your burdens

To find out more Visit http://www.treatmentcenters.org

Drug Rehab - Does it work?

2009-01-12T19:00:59+00:00

More often than not people dont think that the drugs they are taking will be quite as addictive as they are. If you look at pills, cocaine and even marijuana the users use te drug casually or in some cases medically but when it comes to the point where they need to quit it come soon become and issue.

Drug rehab is the sure fire way to get the drug treatment you need. There are many centers that can provide this service at varying costs. The interent also hold alot of valuable advise but be sure to use a trusted name.

There are lots of different methods, below are just some of the ones used widely around the world;

Short-term residential programs. These programs involve a 3- to 6-week treatment phase followed by extended outpatient therapy or participation in 12-step self-help groups, such as Narcotics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous.

Therapeutic communities (TCs) are highly structured programs in which patients stay at a residence, typically for 6 to 12 months. Patients in TCs include those with relatively long histories of drug dependence, involvement in serious criminal activities, and seriously impaired social functioning.

Review: Hubble Imaging Space and Time

2009-01-11T14:42:05+00:00

Upon receiving the book I was astonished by the size but upon closer inspection anything smaller would not have given the stunning imagery contained within. The book starts with the launch of the Hubble space telescope and continues forward with a stunning selection of images and descriptions of vital points in the life span of the telescope.

Almost all the images are awe-inspiring and show the user the magnificence of space. Delving deeper I find myself absorbed by images of nebula's, planets and distant galaxies in almost perfect detail. Nothing of Earth could get images of such quality and scope.

If you find yourself looking up at the stars on a summers evening imagining what lies beyond earths comfort zone this book is for you. I cant say anymore without giving away what can only be found by yourself. This book was made for the inquisitive mind and beginners alike.

Below is the ISBN code and author names

ISBN 978-1-4262-0322-0
David Devorkin & Robert W.Smith

Going to see a concert during the cold weather

2009-01-06T17:41:27+00:00

Over the past couple of months I have been very busy working on multiple projects and I have finally got some time of to chill out, its a shame that the temperature has plummeted sub zero though. I decided that I would go somewhere warm and full of people so I could chat sing and generally have a good time.

While I was looking for concert tickets and came across loads of bands playing in loads of locations and being a lover all many genre's of music I found myself with a problem. Which band do I go and see?

After careful consideration I decided that I would just go down the pub because I dont have to decide a thing!

To see what bands are playing at the moment check out http://www.seatwave.com

Validation - What more needs to be said

2008-12-30T17:25:40+00:00

Sam Osborne

Changes to the site

2008-10-28T12:41:46+00:00

After much deliberation I have decided to focus the site on anthropology much more than it has previously been. I have already change the title and keyphrases, unfortunatloy most of the search engine optimisation I have previously done will be lost but I am hoping it will all add up.

Over the coming months I will also be looking for some guest authors for the site. I couldnt pay them but it would be great to start some real research and be active in adding to what I hope to be my profession in the future.

If you have any questions or would like to ask to be a guest author please email me

Thanks

Sam

Green neighborhoods may reduce childhood obesity

2008-10-28T11:18:24+00:00

First study to look at effect of greenness on inner city children's weight over time

San Diego, October 28, 2008 – Childhood obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes, asthma, hypertension, sleep apnea and emotional distress. Obese children and youth are likely to be obese as adults, experience more cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and stroke and incur higher healthcare costs. In an article published in the December 2008 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers report that children living in inner city neighborhoods with higher "greenness" experienced lower weight gains compared to those in areas with less green space.

Researchers from the University of Washington, Indiana University-Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine followed more than 3800 children, predominantly African-American and poor, aged 3-16 over a two-year period. Using satellite imaging data to measure vegetation coverage, the investigators found that higher greenness was significantly associated with lower body mass index (BMI) changes in those children. In previous studies of adults, residential density tended to predict physical activity levels, with highly urban environments leading to more walking, less driving and lower BMI. The current study did not find this correlation for children.

Children and youth in urban environments may be active in a wider variety of open spaces (e.g., yards, parks, vacant lots) and less likely to constrain activity to streets and sidewalks. Greenness might indicate proximity to parks, playfields or other open spaces that promote either physical activity or increased time spent outdoors in active play.

Writing in the article, Janice F. Bell, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the department of Health Services at the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, and co-investigators state, "This study's findings align with previous research linking exposure to green landscapes with health improvements. Among adults, greenness is associated with less stress and lower BMI, improved self-reported health and shorter post-operative recovery periods. Among children and youth, the positive health effects of green landscapes include improved cognitive functioning and reduced attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms. Ideally, future research in this area will be multidisciplinary – involving city planners, architects, geographers, psychologists and public health researchers – and will consider the ways children live and play in urban environments."

In a commentary published in the same issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Nick Wareham, MBBS, PhD, of the Institute of Metabolic Science, Cambridge, England, writes, "Previous research on factors associated with physical activity in children has used mostly cross-sectional designs and few prospective studies have been published. In addition, studies have focused mostly on individual biological or psychological factors, with little emphasis, until recently, on collective determinants such as the physical environment. By focusing on environmental determinants in a longitudinal study in children, the study by Bell et al makes an important contribution to the existing literature."

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-10/ehs-gnm102608.php