Tuesday 8 October 2013

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Oct 09, 2013)

Yes, I've Had Lasix Surgery



Which phrase from group B belongs with the words in group A?



Group A

Lonely

Patent

Canines

Freighter

Artwork



Group B

Local Election

News Event

Tax Return

Brainy Teaser

Play Date





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Oct 09, 2013)

Disney Songs

How many Disney songs can you remember?



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Puerile

pu-er-ile



adjective :: Boyish; childish; trifling; silly; immature.



"Professor Porter deigned to make no response to this puerile inquiry." --Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Stress : Anxiety

Many people use the words 'anxiety' and 'stress' interchangeably, and although they are related, they do not mean the same thing. Anxiety is a feeling of fear or apprehension about future uncertainties, which may contain unknown dangers. Anxiety can cause sweating, heart palpitations, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath or trembling.



Stress is a larger term that includes anxiety as well as feelings of frustration, anger or nervousness. Stress and anxiety are highly personal things. What makes one person feel stressed or anxious may not make someone else feel the same way.



Anxiety disorders are strong cases that have a serious negative impact on a person's life. Some common anxiety disorders are phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder. For many of these conditions there are drugs or treatments that are effective.

Memory : Smarter Children's Brains Develop Later

After analyzing brain scans of hundreds of children over almost two decades, researchers have found that the brains of smarter children develop later in life than the brains of children with average intelligence.



In all children, the Cerebral Cortex grows thicker to a certain point and then thins out during the next few years. In children with average intelligence this thinning out starts at around age 7. In children with above average intelligence, the thinning out doesn't start until as late as age 13.



It is still unclear what factors, besides genes, may contribute to this difference, but environmental factors have not been ruled out.



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Who is at the door ringing the bell while I am working

Have you ever heard the doorbell ring late at night, or during the day, stopped what you were doing to walk to the door to be confronted by a nosy neighbor, salesperson, or general pest? With today’s technology for less than $100 you can get a camera and a cheap T.V. and then see who is at the door. But why stop at just ignoring this invasion of your time. For those pesky phone calls we had answering machines that you could have any message you wanted on them. People that knew you laughed and left a message, some never listened but you could avoid those you did not want to answer. Then came along caller I.D. furthering this trend to ignore these pests.


Well why not an automated doorbell answering device. You hear the bell, check the camera, see it is an unwanted visitor and decide which message to send them via a speaker at the door. For myself I have a neighbor that comes at all hours of the night to ask for a smoke. Wanting to really get the shock and awe thing going to get the message across why not have some flashing lights, (green and yellow) a cheap alarm siren with a mechanical ROBOCOP like voice giving this message, “Warning visitor not recognized, turn around, put your head between your legs and kiss your &^# goodbye!” * Then a countdown tone beeping, for say ten seconds, with the lights going nuts and siren wailing and such. I called the Police and checked they do not consider my warning a threat, but did enjoy a good laugh. Also you cannot use red and blue lights but any other colors are acceptable.


Okay let the games begin.



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Party piece!!

Party piece!!


Hey guys…


Well this is what you get someone gives you tickets to football games and the playoffs. Used Jatoba and Hard Maple. It is a combo cutting board and serving dish on steroids. The knife holder is cool and just slides right in as a lever. The pegs holding in the cutting board are done with a pocket hole jig so there is a slight up angle preventing separation. The tray is raised with 4 dowels done with a pocket hole jig. Jatoba is beautiful wood to work with. Chips and salsa anyone.



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Meet the Asteroid That Might Hit Earth in 2880

There's an asteroid out there with our name on it, and we've got 866 years to figure out how to stop it. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/asteroids-meteors-meteorites/meet-the-asteroid-that-might-hit-earth-in-2880-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Lost Neptune Moon Re-Discovered

A bright inner moon of Neptune that has been missing in action since 1989 has been spotted. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/lost-neptune-moon-found-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Body Found Trapped Inside Costa Concordia

Divers find a body believed to be the Indian waiter who died in the cruise ship disaster. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/body-found-trapped-inside-costa-concordia-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Bryde's Whale Secrets Revealed by DNA Tests

Genetic fingerprints could finally help researchers keep tabs on he poorly understood whale.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/whales-dolphins/dna-tests-unlock-secrets-of-mysterious-bryde-whales-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Chimp Ancestors Made Pals 6 Million Years Ago

BFF's among primates date back to 6 million years ago, with friends that picked each other, literally.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/chimp-ancestors-made-pals-6-million-years-ago-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Lunar Phases: The Changing Face of the Moon

The moon is constantly changing through a cycle of phases; what can you see during each phase and why are they important?



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/lunar-phases-changing-faces-moon-astronomy-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

The Elderly Die Younger When the Economy Booms

Older people, a new study finds, actually die faster during economic good times.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/health/elderly-die-younger-when-economy-booms-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Fetuses in Womb Explore Their Own Bodies

Unborn babies in the womb touch themselves following a distinct sequence, helping to explain thumb-sucking and other behaviors after birth. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/health/fetuses-in-womb-explore-own-bodies-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Scene of 1,500-Year-Old Massacre Uncovered in Sweden

At the site of an ancient island fort in Sweden, archaeologists have uncovered the victims of a sudden massacre, whose bodies were frozen in time for centuries.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/scene-1500-year-old-masssacre-uncovered-in-sweden-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Rubbing, Tapping Powers Paper Generator

Disney has unveiled a device that gives new meaning to "looks good on paper." Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/blog-rubbing-tapping-powers-paper-generator-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: How Einstein's Brain Is Different from Yours

By any and all measures, Einstein was a genius. But what made him so different from any other person? Turns out his brain was wired in a very different way! Anthony takes a look inside the brain of one of history's most beautiful minds.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/how-einsteins-brain-is-different-from-yours-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

10 Winners: 2013 World Architecture Festival

Top designs from the world's largest gathering of global architects.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/10-winners-2013-world-architecture-festival-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Antarctic Research Frozen During Shutdown

As the federal shutdown enters its second week, scientists worry that the United States program in Antarctica will be a casualty of political wars.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/antarctic-research-frozen-during-shutdown-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Journey to the South Pacific: Photos

The upcoming IMAX movie 'Journey to the South Pacific,' takes a look at life above and below the waters of the Coral Triangle.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/journey-to-the-south-pacific-pictures-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Human Ancestors' Oral Hygiene: The Toothpick

The jaws of the oldest-known extinct human relatives suggest an overuse of toothpicks.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/human-ancestors-oral-hygiene-the-toothpick-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Plastic Pollution Invading Mountain Lake

Potentially toxic plastic found in a seemingly pristine lake may be a sign of widespread contamination of freshwater. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/plastic-pollution-invading-pristine-mountain-lakes-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

What Is the Deep Web?

Secret codes and reconfigured servers lead to an online speakeasy for illegal drugs.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/what-is-the-deep-web-130708.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Redesigned $100 Bill Gets Techie Facelift

A 3-D strip and a holographic bell are the new features on the redesigned $100 bill that the Federal Reserve believes can thwart counterfeiters. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/redesigned-100-bill-gets-techie-facelift-1310008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Englert and Higgs

The 2013 Nobel Prize in physics is awarded to Francois Englert and Peter Higgs for the theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass of subatomic particles. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/nobel-prize-in-physics-awarded-to-englert-and-higgs-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Living to 150: How Will Society Adapt?

A silver tsunami may mean lifespans are doubled.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/living-to-150-131007.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Crabs Call Seafloor Mud Volcano Home

Crabs living on a methane-spewing mud volcano were recently spotted munching on a tangled, filmy web of bacteria.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/crabs-call-seafloor-mud-volcano-home-131008.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

For NASA's Moon Probe, Physics Trumps Shutdown

When it came time for NASA’s LADEE spacecraft to put itself in orbit around the moon, the politics that put the U.S. government into a partial shutdown took a back seat to the physics of spaceflight. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/for-nasa-moon-probe-physics-trumps-furlough-politics-131007.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Why Is Synthetic Marijuana So Toxic?

Some people experience more severe effects from the drugs than others, reports a new study.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/health/why-is-synthetic-marijuana-so-toxic-131007.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Powerful Shape-Shifting Metal Created

The alloy could be used to convert waste heat from computers and cell phones into energy that recharges the batteries. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/powerful-shape-shifting-metal-created-131007.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Conquer more than 4000 puzzles and train your brain in Oh, My Brain! Block ... - Pocket Gamer









Conquer more than 4000 puzzles and train your brain in Oh, My Brain! Block ...

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A Fond Farewell With Goodbye Deponia - TheSixthAxis








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A Fond Farewell With Goodbye Deponia

TheSixthAxis

They might take the form of logical switching puzzles or gesture-based mini-games and there was one in particular – on a kind of underlit dancefloor, bizarrely – that was probably the most complex thing I've had to think about since I left school but ...





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