Category: Perspectives

“Why Is It…?” was designed by Dr. Steiner to address readers’ questions about human behavior from a social psychological perspective in order to inform and stimulate dialogue about the ways in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of other people.

Snippets From Science Compiled by Paul Burton • Until about 10 years ago, it was thought that the intellectual capabilities of the human brain depended on the number of nerve cells, or neurons, making up the brain.

A look at the world in numbers.

Welcome to the Notes from the Grove, providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tid bits of information about goings on in town government. • The first “Informational Session” on the possible purchase of three shore properties in Gills Rock was attended by approximately 100 people.

Charity is more important to Door County than to any other community in Wisconsin. That’s a bold statement, but if you ponder a bit you’ll see just how truthful it really is.

Item #1: Though I would prefer that it wasn’t the case, every so often I do make mistakes. As a matter of fact, I make mistakes far more often than the casual observer might realize.

“Why Is It…?” was designed by Dr. Steiner to address readers’ questions about human behavior from a social psychological perspective in order to inform and stimulate dialogue about the ways in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of other people.

• How do newborn children become aware of the space around them? In the adult brain there are specific neurons that keep us informed of head direction.

174 Number of California school districts listed as financially troubled 40 Number of billionaires who have signed on to Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffet’s pledge to give at least half of their wealth away 2025 The year China is projected to overtake the United States as the world’s largest economy $3,800 China’s per-capita income 1 million Minimum number of Americans projected to lose their homes to foreclosure this year 5 Percent of U.

Welcome to the Notes from the Grove, providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tid bits of information about goings on in town government. • The town has received a petition from residents of Isle View, Northern Door and Skaugum Roads requesting those road be designated as Rustic Roads.

It is tempting, amid all the natural calamities that have occurred globally in recent years, to believe that something has altered in the world. Yes, global warming is real and, yes, global warming is a significant threat the world community must address.