"Having a TV playing in the background while doing homework reduces the quality of homework. For background music, however, the results are more complex. Some studies show that music poses a distraction, and others do not; some indicate that vocal music distracts bu nonvocal does not. Still other research indicates that introverted people (those who are less outgoing) are more negatively affected by background music than extroverts (those who are more sociable). This surprising finding might be due to different baseline levels of physiological activity for introverts and extroverts."

An interesting read. Especially the part about Multitasking in page 4 of the document. As a student in this new generation, it gives a interesting incite.

Complete Article is Here.

Willingham, Daniel T. (2010), "Have Technology and Multitasking Rewired How Students Learn?", Ask the Cognitive Scientist, American Educator (Summer): 23–28, 42

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SOFTWARES.XLS (1.22 MB)

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SOFTWARES.XLS (1.22 MB)

This e-mail forward XLS contains links to over 300 free software, neatly categorised. Checked most of the links, they were all authentic and direct links to the makers site itself.

Other than those things, it also contains links to 100s of Classic Indian movie songs on youtube, which should be a fun deviation for many.

Basically, the XLS is something that will put some "professional bloggers" to shame :P

Question 1:

If you knew a woman who was pregnant, who had 8 kids already, three who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded, and she had syphilis, would you recommend that she have an abortion???

Read the next question before looking at the response for this one.

Question 2:

It is time to elect a new world leader, and only your vote counts. Here are the facts about the three candidates.

Candidate A - Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologists. He's had two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day.

Candidate B - He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of whiskey every evening.

Candidate C - He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and never cheated on his wife.

Which of these candidates would be your choice?

Decide first - no peeking, and then scroll down for the response...

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Answer 2:

Candidate A - Franklin D Roosevelt ( 32nd President of the United States )

Candidate B - Winston Churchill ( Greatest Politician of United Kingdom )

Candidate C - Adolph Hitler ( Everyone Know Him )

Answer 1:

By the way, on your answer to the abortion question, if you said YES, .... you just killed “Beethoven” - Great Musician

Pretty interesting isn't it!!?