Scrap ‘unethical’ mental health bill, doctors urge

2 February 2005

"A controversial bill to reform mental health law is so draconian, unethical and impractical that ministers should scrap it and start afresh, doctors' leaders said today." > From The Guardian

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The new Volkswagen ad

2 February 2005

My Dad is occasionally heard to mutter that TV programmes nowadays can't compete with the adverts. In this case, he's right. > From The Guardian, you can download the ad [...]

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Heightism applies to women as well as men

1 February 2005

"Both men and women judge a tall female on first sight as more intelligent, assertive, independent and ambitious. For good measure, they are also judged richer and more successful, whatever [...]

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Graphology has zero validity (it’s rubbish)

1 February 2005

According to this report on BBC News there are 3,000 businesses in the UK that use graphology (handwriting analysis) as part of the recruitment process. I am astounded. Back when [...]

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Removing barriers to safe motoring

31 January 2005

It's a kind of back to basics approach for motorists. In these experimental stretches of road, gone are road markings, curbs, traffic islands, barriers and even traffic lights. Instead we [...]

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Blind to light, not to the world

31 January 2005

Psychologists often find out something new and interesting about how the mind works by observing dysfunctions. How does the memory work? Examine amnesics. How are we able to recognise other [...]

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Computer use good for literacy skills

31 January 2005

This study tested what effect computer use by students had on reading and writing skills. Surprisingly student's use of a computer during the school year improved their scores in the [...]

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