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As a nation we are living longer. Fortunately, that gives us more time to function as grandparents (literally or figuratively). Unfortunately, some believe that because they are on a fixed income or have a relatively small savings account they have little of value to offer the upcoming generation. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Read "The Gift That Keeps On Giving"...

Seminars

January 10, 2004 in Lakeland, Florida. Julia Fancelli scheduled "The Brain Program" as a private seminar for her extended family. I find it very rewarding to watch relationships improve as individuals learn more about brain function and begin to communicate with each other in brain-speak. When they're also related to each other, so much the better. What a great way to begin the New Year!

January 24, 2004 in Sacramento, California. Brenda Im has asked me to speak at the IMPaX Convention. My topic is "More than Words - Connecting With Those Around You." Register by calling 1-916-939-9800 or 1- 800-78-IMPaX.

February 13-14, 2004 in Northern California. Sign up now to attend "The Brain Program" at the Center for Health at St. Helena Hospital. Spend Valentine's Day learning more about your brain and how to enhance all your relationships. Bring a friend and learn more about his/her brain, too! Register now and complete your BTSA brain profile in advance. Phone (800) 358-9195. E- mail: shuhealth@shpo.ah.org

February 28, 2004 in Spokane, Washington. Guess what? Here is another opportunity for you to attend "The Brain Program." Register now and complete your BTSA brain profile in advance. Phone (509) 467-5400. E- mail: kkbest@bigplanet.com

March 13, 2004 in Southern California. Jami Keller and his wife Marla are sponsoring The Brain Program in the Loma Linda area. Order your BTSA now. Phone 909-702- 1298. E-mail: jamikeller@hotmail.com

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Selected References

The list of selected references continues to expand, slowly but surely. "Male/Female Differences" and "Boys, Girls, and the Brain" are now available.

Beg, buy, or borrow some of the books and help to age- proof your brain through 30 minutes per day of challenging mental exercise (learning more about the brain).

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Travel Update

My brain absolutely thrives on travel. It's wonderful to know that at the same time I am age-proofing my mind building new dendritic connections! In November, I went on an Educational Opportunities Tour to Turkey (the country, not the bird). Sixteen of us had a wonderful week, even though some luggage was misplaced (through no fault of our own). We were visiting Istanbul when that city experienced several bombing incidents. In fact, our hotel was only 300-400 yards from the British Embassy. Fortunately we were away on our bus when the bombs actually detonated. The people of Turkey treated us very well and we could especially empathize with them after our 9-11 event!

In December I had the pleasure of traveling with a colleague to visit Korea and Japan. We began by visiting her son in Korea where he was studying at a University in Deague. Then, during the first snowstorm of the season, we flew to Japan. Highlights in that country included the spectacular futuristic city of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and the bullet train. 180 mph works for my frontal right brain lead. If only there were a similar mode of transportation connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles!

Educational Opportunities Tours is sponsoring the trip to Ireland this coming July. I'd be pleased to have you meet me there!

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Brain Benders

More stimulation for your cerebral neurons!

Solutions for Nov/Dec Brain Benders:
1) Dark side of the moon
2) Sitting on the sidelines

New Question

Q. One of the kids at school abused something called ketamine. What is that?

A. It's a substance that has been around for several decades. A. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH Publication # 04-3478, printed November 2003) ketamine is a fast-acting, potentially lethal, general anesthetic. Approved more than 30 years ago for both human and animal medical use in the United States, it is mainly used now as an animal sedative in veterinary settings. It can be swallowed, smoked, drunk, snorted, or injected (IV or IM). The drug can produce an intense psychological and physical stated, called the “k-hole” during which perceptions of time and space are distorted and hallucinations occur, and last from 10-60 minutes. At high doses, ketamine can cause amnesia, impaired motor function, delirium, impaired motor function, and potentially fatal respiratory problems. The effects can be intensified when ketamine is taken with sedatives or depressants (e.g., alcohol) as may occur at clubs and raves. Injection users run the risk of transmitting HIV and/or strains of Hepatitis. From my perspective, we don’t know the long-term damaging effects to the brain of this substance.

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New Book

Remember that my new book, MindWaves--How to use Less Brain Energy to Avoid Burnouts and Better Connect with Those Around You, was released October 31, 2003. Coauthored by Dr. Gene Brewer and written with Michelle Nash, this book presents brain-function information in an easy-reading style.

It can be ordered by e-mail at www.Amazon.com or on this website.

Order here... »

News Note

Richard Restak, MD, is a favorite author of mine. He wrote such books as "Mozart's Brain and the Fighter Pilot," "Mysteries of the Mind," and "The Brain Has a Mind of its Own."

One of his latest offerings, "The New Brain, How the Modern Age is Rewiring Your Mind," is packed with fascinating information. The writer discusses the brain's capacity to multitask and suggests that this functional ability isn't as efficient as one might like to believe. Multitasking comes at a price that can include time and energy depletion, and nonhereditary culturally induced ADD/ADHD.

You may want to check out his book!... »

Point to Ponder

"The only standard of perfection we have to meet is to be perfectly ourselves." --Anne Wilson Schaef

If "perfection" is defined as "being well suited to the task at hand," what could be more effective than identifying who we are innately, honoring and honing our innate giftedness, and living an authentic life?

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