To Make Memories, New Neurons Must Erase Older Ones Nov 14, 2009
19, 2009) Single events account for many of our most vivid memories -- a marriage proposal, a wedding toast, a baby's birth. Until a recent discovery, however, scientists knew little about what happens inside. (Science Daily)
Mad Men, Season 3 Nov 3, 2009
First: Is any format better suited to Roger Sterling's strengths than the wedding toast. I loved his ode to his ex-wifea "lioness"and his genuinely moving words about his bratty daughter: "To Margaret and Brooks Hargrove. The adultswe all wanted to be strong for you. But your spirit, your love, your hope: It's giving us strength. If you can make it through a day like today, marriage is a cakewalk." The toast seems even more Sterlingian when we learn, later in the day, that he actually... (Slate)
Tuesday TV: Packed to the Rafters Aug 24, 2009
When your best man decides to use props in your wedding toast including a piece of actual toast and a plastic boob you know it's going to be good. But Smithy's speech doesn't quite go to plan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Final Word Jun 17, 2009
Its advice for giving a wedding toast, for instance, is to stay sober. I always thought the whole purpose of a wedding toast, especially the one given by the best man, was to make everyone nervous. (USA Today -- Life)
How Brain Remembers Single Events Mar 20, 2009
19, 2009) Single events account for many of our most vivid memories a marriage proposal, a wedding toast, a baby s birth. Until a recent UC Irvine discovery, however, scientists knew little about what happens inside the brain that allows you to remember such events. (Science Daily)
