Archive for July, 2007

Thank you, Bill Gates

A new job opportunity for ADHD people

Excessive “girl talk” can lead to depression

Teenage girls who talk (in moderation) to their friends about problems seem to do okay, but girls who “co-ruminate” (talk over problems excessively) have an increased rate of anxiety and depression. But the girls said they feel close to their friends. Boys were not affected by talking over problems with their friends.
Are the [...]

“Resistance to seeking help” is not the issue.

Ernie was a genius.

Toby turns 7, gets an AARP card (seriously)

Toby’s seventh birthday is today. A couple of days ago, an envelope arrived in the mail. It was from AARP, and it was addressed to “Mr. Toby Sarkis”. Inside was a membership card with Toby’s name on it, and a form where he could get a membership for his spouse. Think [...]

This week’s “Duh” award

Daytrana transdermal patch video

Daytrana is a transdermal patch that contains extended-release methylphenidate. The following is a video about the patch.
http://www.daytrana.com/HCP/HowPatchWorks/Default.aspx
I’m waiting for Daytrana to sponsor racing – I can just see the “Daytrana 500″.

Depression in children of divorce may be genetic, not environmental

Two rat paws up for Ratatouille!

I just saw Ratatouille, and it is a great movie. Not only is it a great story, but the representations of Paris and the Parisien restaurant are very accurate. You could almost smell the food, it looked so real. They got all the details right – even down to the dents and [...]