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In the interest of enhancing our communication with others--especially those who are older or younger than we are--check out my latest article: Narrowing the Generation Gap.

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A listing of references pertaining to the brain and various brain functions is being provided in response to requests from students and seminar participants who want to become better acquainted with an emerging body of knowledge about the amazing human brain.

Spend some time stimulating your own brain by perusing some of these references. Information related to new topics is being posted and updated regularly; eventually several dozen topics will be included. Please feel free to contribute your suggestions for topics or sources.

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Seminar Update

I always enjoy sharing brain function information with teachers because they have a golden opportunity to model brain-function information and to positively impact the life of every student. This month, on August 7-8, I spoke to the faculty and staff at Union College (Lincoln, Nebraska) at their annual colloquium. Dan Lynn, Chair of the Fine Arts Division, coordinated my two-day seminar.

In addition, by invitation of Keith Jacobson, senior pastor of the Union College Church, I was the featured speaker at both services August 9, 2003.

Here's a heads up for September so you can plan ahead. Russ and Cheryl Potter and The Concerned Group are sponsoring the "Gender Uniqueness-- Understanding Male/Female Differences" seminar. It is scheduled for 9am-4:30pm on Saturday, September 13, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Call 1-800-447-4332 to register. Participants receive an illustrated syllabus.

For other seminar dates--possibly one near you!-- please check my online Calendar.

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Brain Benders

Have you ever been offered a palate cleanser between courses at a restaurant? It is usually some type of sorbet, designed to wake up the taste buds and get them ready for the next gourmet treat.

Those of you who have attended my seminars will recall my frequent use of Brain Benders. Think of them as a brain cleanser, designed to wake up the neurons and get them ready for the next cerebral puzzle.

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News Note

Maltreatment at an early age can have enduring negative effects on a child's brain development and function. You may want to read an article by Martin H. Teicher entitled: "The Neurobiology of Child Abuse" (68 Scientific American March 2002).

Reprints can by ordered by email: sacust@sciam.com

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Point to Ponder

"A child's life is like a piece of paper on which others leave a mark." (Chinese Proverb)

What marks are you leaving on the life-pages of others?

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