Researchers at the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University set out to test the idea of there being a link between synaesthesia and Asperger's syndrome after finding that anecdotal evidence suggested there was. They asked 200 study participants, including 97 adults without autism, and 164 adults diagnosed with high-functioning autism (or Asperger's syndrome) to fill in … [Read more...] about Study Links Synaesthesia to Autism
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Free Climate Change ebook
From the wonderful people at Moms Clean Air Force is this free cartoon ebook: "All year, our beloved Moms Clean Air Force cartoonists Danny Shanahan and Liza Donnelly give us something to smile about–even when the subject is as serious as climate change. Maybe especially when things are that serious– we welcome a gentle touch. Please share our Holiday Cartoon Climate Change … [Read more...] about Free Climate Change ebook
3059 Fragrance Ingredients
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ~ George Orwell Whoever said that fragrance makers hide their ingredients? Are they right? "The Fragrance Industry has published below the list of fragrance ingredients used in consumer goods by their customers worldwide. This proactive initiative will continue to respond to consumers’ needs for more … [Read more...] about 3059 Fragrance Ingredients
For the Love of Birds…
Fly Free, Chicky Boo was a post about our new pet who left us to fly free with its own kind: a flock of Rainbow Lorikeets. Suckers for the love of a bird, a week later, we went back to where we bought Faye and picked up her sister. The breeder gave us a $20 discount, which was nice of her. This one has been christened Sookie, after the character in the HBO series, True Blood. … [Read more...] about For the Love of Birds…
Fly Free, Chicky Boo
Meet Faye. He's a Rainbow Lorikett who came to join our family just a few weeks ago. My daughter named him after a group Faeries, which are a type of supernatural creature in the HBO, television series, True Blood. There, the name is spelt 'fae'; ours is with a 'y'. I think we were trying to make it unisex because our girls usually end being boys or vice versa. First, we had … [Read more...] about Fly Free, Chicky Boo