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Intelligence, language, morality: the neuroscience of human endurance.(THE GOOD BOOK)(general interest books on neuroscience)(Book review)
The Humanist
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May 1, 2009|
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WITH RECENT REPORTS of primate altruism and even superior short-term memory skills among young chimpanzees, not to mention the ability to plan for the future demonstrated by the rock collector and hurtler chimp, Santino, one might wonder what it is exactly that makes the human brain so special. Many answers are by no means clear, but in Human: The Science Behind What Makes Us Unique (Ecco, 2008), the exceptionally influential neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga confronts the deep mysteries of cognitive evolution as well as anyone could for a general audience.
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Real Lives: Robert Blair and Jeanie Blair: VE Day marked the beginning of a lasting love for diamond couple
Newspaper article from: Evening News - Scotland
; Whitburn couple Robert and Jeanie Blair, whose first date was on VE Day...their diamond wedding anniversary. Robert Blair was born on January 21, 1927...years his senior, 18-year-old Robert took her out on an unforgettable first...
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ROBERT BLAIR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED AT FIREFIGHTER SWEARING-IN CEREMONY ON JUNE 20
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News
; ...MCFR's first recipient of the Robert E. Blair scholarship.) WHEN: Friday...applied for and won MCFR's first Robert E. Blair scholarship for $1...after United States Army Specialist Robert Edward Blair, who wanted to become...
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ROBERT BLAIR, 75 RETIRED BANK CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe
; Robert Lincoln Blair, president and chief executive officer of the...Martha W. Stutzman of Willmette, Ill.; a son, Robert J. of Oyster Bay, N.Y.; three brothers...NKELLY;02/14,14:19 BLAIR13 Caption: PHOTO ROBERT BLAIR
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Northstar Electronics Announces Appointment of Robert Blair to its Board of Directors.
Business Wire
; ...NEIK) today announced Dr. S. Robert Blair, C.C., P.Eng has been appointed...the announcement stating, "Bob Blair is renowned as a leader and pioneer...importance to our company." Dr. Blair has held a number of leadership positions...
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ScoreBoard, Inc. Names Robert Blair Vice President of Finance; Technology Veteran Brings Wealth of Financial Expertise to Core Management Team.
Business Wire
; ...ScoreBoard, Inc. today announced the hiring of Robert Blair as vice president of finance. At ScoreBoard, Blair will be responsible for all financial affairs...resources. A seasoned finance executive, Blair has worked with a number of established publicly...
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OBIT - CAMPBELL, ROBERT BLAIR JR., (BOB)
Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News
; CAMPBELL, Robert Blair Jr., (Bob), 59, of Lawrenceville, Ga., formerly of Roanoke...Sunday, July 27, 2003. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Blair Campbell, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Linda Campbell and daughter...
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 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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CHEATER WAS "TEACHER EVERYONE WANTED'; PTA PRESIDENT SAYS ROBERT BLAIR WAS PALMER ELEMENTARY TEACHER WHO ALTERED TESTS.(Local)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
; ...Teacher Association President Julie Hall said the teacher was Robert Blair. He resigned his job Feb.11. Hall described Blair as "the teacher everybody wanted to have." Blair, who taught at Palmer for 19 years, did not return phone calls...
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 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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BADMINTON: Robert Blair.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England)
; Former Scotland international Robert Blair's decision to quit his native country for England...Mixed doubles - Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms, Robert Blair and Natalie Munt, Simon Archer and Donna Kellogg...
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 "Portland Press Herald (Maine)")
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MULLER, ROBERT BLAIR
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine)
; ...Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-04-2008 MULLER, ROBERT BLAIR Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News MULLER, ROBERT BLAIR - 69, March 2, 2008. Hour of visitation, 6- 7 p...
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 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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Robert Blair.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
; Glasgow's Imogen Bankier and Edinburgh-born Robert Blair, now competing for England, lost 21-15 21-12 to Chin's Zheng Bo and Ma Jin in the quarter-finals of the China Open in Shanghai.
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