http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/media-blog.html Media blog from networlddirectory, the place for information. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:03:16 GMT en-us http://www.networlddirectory.com/images/blogs/media-blog.jpg http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/media-blog.html 100 74 http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2009/influences-of-nature-and-nurture.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2009/influences-of-nature-and-nurture.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:03:16 GMT Practice, practice, practice might get you to Carnegie Hall, but for aspiring musicians, there's new evidence that genes may influence one's ability to get there, as well. Perfect pitch, also known as absolute pitch, is the rare ability to recognize and name musical notes without any reference pitch for comparison, detecting, for instance, A before middle C. The rarity of the aptitude contrasts with the common ability to immediately recognize and name colors, distinguishing pink from red or azure from blue........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/opt-for-rented-cars.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/opt-for-rented-cars.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:03:16 GMT Are you planning a trip to Lihue? If you want travelling to be hassle-free then car rental is the best viable option for commuting. To pamper your traveling impulses just throw yourself in a car in which you can move around at your will and take in the awe-inspiring panoramic view of this holiday spot. Make your vacation at Lihue, a rich sight-seeing experience with facilities of car rental provided by top most auto agencies. Whatever kind of car you need, whether it is economy, luxury or prestige, there are numerous companies ready to cater to your transportation needs........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/positive-ads-arent-always-the-most-effective.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/positive-ads-arent-always-the-most-effective.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:03:16 GMT Ads that feature positive emotions, like happiness, are not always the best way to reach consumers, as per a newly released study in the Journal of Consumer Research Authors Loraine Lau-Gesk (University of California, Irvine) and Joan Meyers-Levy (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis) investigated consumer attitudes toward emotional ads. They discovered that people's responses are affected by factors such as the amount of mental energy or attention they are able to devote to the ads as well as the physical layout of the advertising........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/greening-your-grocery-cart.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/greening-your-grocery-cart.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:03:16 GMT When it comes to "being green" at the grocery store, it"s more than just buying organic items.  Being environmentally conscience also extends to buying items that create less greenhouse gas to get the items from the water or ground to your shopping cart.In a recent issue of Self magazine, they shared some excellent tips to reduce your impact when shopping for ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/wage-gap-linked-to-customer-bias.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/wage-gap-linked-to-customer-bias.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT Scientists have helped solve the mystery of why white men continue to earn 25 percent more than equally well-performing women and minorities. Managers and business owners must pay a premium for white male employees because customers prefer them, says David Hekman, assistant professor in the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee (UWM)........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/sea-level-rise-may-pose-greatest-threat.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/sea-level-rise-may-pose-greatest-threat.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT The melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet this century may drive more water than previously thought toward the already threatened coastlines of New York, Boston, Halifax and other cities in the northeastern United States and Canada, as per new research. Results of the study are being published this week in Geophysical Research Letters They suggest that moderate to high rates of ice melt from Greenland may shift ocean circulation by about 2100, causing sea levels off the northeast coast of North America to rise by about 30 to 51 centimeters (12 to 20 inches) more than other coastal areas........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/to-hire-someone-with-a-criminal-record.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/to-hire-someone-with-a-criminal-record.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT Carnegie Mellon University scientists have created a model for providing empirical evidence on when an ex-convict has been "clean" long enough to be considered "redeemed" for employment purposes. The newly released study, which appears in the current issue of Criminology, estimates that after five years of staying clean an individual with a criminal record is of no greater risk of committing another crime than other individuals of the same age. The research comes at a time when President Barack Obama's crime agenda includes breaking down employment barriers for people who have a previous criminal record, but who have stayed clean since their earlier offense........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/ocean-life-in-olden-days.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/ocean-life-in-olden-days.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT Before oil hunters in the early 1800s harpooned whales by the score, the ocean around New Zealand teemed with about 27,000 southern right whales - roughly 30 times as a number of as today - as per one of several astonishing reconstructions of ocean life in olden days to be presented at a Census of Marine Life conference May 26-28........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/people-who-can-speak-two-languages.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/people-who-can-speak-two-languages.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT People who can speak two languages are more adept at learning a new foreign language than their monolingual counterparts, as per research conducted at Northwestern University. And their bilingual advantage persists even when the new language they study is completely different from the languages they already know........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/hawaii-car-rentals.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/hawaii-car-rentals.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT If you are on vacation to the Big Island, Hawaii car rentals is one of the best options you have to reach your favorite destinations. You can find affordable Hawaii car rentals that suit your needs, without much effort. Hawaii car rentals also offer several car classes, which include economy, compact, convertible, jeep wrangler, SUV, premium, luxury, 12 or 15 passenger van, pick up truck or cargo van. Also, if you have reserved a Hawaiian cruise vacation on your itinerary, you can even consider Hawaii cruise ship car rentals........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/judges-backgrounds-matter-in-high-court-selection.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/judges-backgrounds-matter-in-high-court-selection.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT Some federal judges are tossing out civil cases based on their own opinions, a disturbing trend that makes background checks even more important in the search for a new associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court, a University of Illinois legal expert says. A study by law professor Suja A. Thomas observed that judges improperly dismiss cases based on their own view of evidence because legal standards - which require them to gauge whether evidence is sufficient to sway a reasonable jury - are "fatally flawed"........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/buy-email-list.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/buy-email-list.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT When looking to buy email lists, many customers are unsure of what to look for to ensure they receive a quality product they can trust. At Data Depot, we offer the most information for the best value. Our professionals have established a proven track record of excellence through our expertise in marketing strategies and optimization efforts. If you’re interested in buying email lists that produce effective and reliable results, then Data Depot is the resource you’ve been waiting for. As a well known leader in the industry, Data Depot is proud to have earned a reputation for enhancing its customers’ bottom line while remaining an economical option. To stretch your advertising dollars to the limit, we provide you with multiple options to buy email list. Our comprehensive list collection covers reams of valuable data on getting in direct touch with your most prized customers as well as exploring new markets. ....... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/feeling-cramped-while-shopping.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/feeling-cramped-while-shopping.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT When consumers find themselves in stores with narrow aisles, they react in a surprising way: they seek variety. As per a newly released study in the Journal of Consumer Research, confined spaces might help people diversify their choices. Authors Jonathan Levav (Columbia University) and Rui (Juliet) Zhu (University of British Columbia, Vancouver) built on previous research on "psychological reactance," behaviors consumers employ to attempt to regain their freedom in situations where they perceive it to be threatened........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/mysterious-disappearance-of-explorer-everett-ruess.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/mysterious-disappearance-of-explorer-everett-ruess.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT The mysterious disappearance of Everett Ruess, a 20-year-old artist, writer and footloose explorer who wandered the Southwest in the early 1930s on a burro and who has become a folk hero to a number of, has been solved with the help of University of Colorado at Boulder scientists and the National Geographic Society........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/mexicans-more-sociable-than-americans.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/mexicans-more-sociable-than-americans.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT Stereotypes often paint a partial or false picture of an individual or group. But now scientists have found evidence that supports a stereotype held by a number of in the United States that Mexicans are more outgoing, talkative, sociable and extroverted. The finding also contradicts the way a number of Mexicans view themselves as being less extroverted than Americans........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/calibrate-your-thermometer.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/calibrate-your-thermometer.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 GMT Don’t you hate it when you find out that because you weren’t properly informed you wasted money?  I’ve long been a fan of metal probe-style instant read thermometers. As I’ve written before, they help you to cook meat not only safely but also to the perfect level of doneness. I knew these thermometers need to be tested frequently (especially after being dropped) but whenever I found one to be on the fritz, displaying a temperature out of whack with normal  temperature standards, I threw it ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/10-top-photography-composition-rules.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/10-top-photography-composition-rules.html Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:50:29 GMT The only rule in photography is that there are no rules. However, there are many composition guidelines which can be applied in almost any situation, to enhance the impact of a scene. Here are ten of the most popular and most widely respected composition "rules". ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/solve-the-problem-of-airport-delays.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/solve-the-problem-of-airport-delays.html Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:27:33 GMT In London, motorists pay a fee to drive into certain parts of the city during peak traffic hours, and the idea has been considered for implementation in New York as well. Now Dr. Itai Ater, an economist from Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Management, is suggesting that introducing "congestion pricing" at airports could save travellers time and airlines money........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/financial-barriers-to-attending-college.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/financial-barriers-to-attending-college.html Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:27:33 GMT Most young students do not enjoy homework. However, after being told that good grades will help them get into college and lead to a better life, most students eventually buckle down and start studying. But what if college is not an option? If a student thinks they won't be able to afford a higher education - if the path towards college feels closed to them - they may conclude that studying and homework are a waste of time. Psychology experts Mesmin Destin and Daphna Oyserman from the University of Michigan wanted to know at what age this thinking starts to set in and found out that this mentality and lack of motivation towards school occurs in children as young as 11 years of age........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/do-good-looks-lead-to-higher-grades-in-school.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/do-good-looks-lead-to-higher-grades-in-school.html Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:27:33 GMT Do personal traits predict success in school? If so, which dimension of one's outward appearance can tell the most about academic achievement? The answers to these questions are found in a newly released study by scientists from the University of Miami Health Economics Research Group. The study is the first to demonstrate that non-cognitive traits play an important role in the assignment of grades in high school........ ]]>