Episode 8 - October 22nd 2009

MODEL SCIENTIST: THE SCIENCE MINUTE HOUR!

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Time: 1:41:48

We devote the entire show to Hilary's first love (no, not Edward T) - SCIENCE! That's right, an expanded Science Minute,

just for you!

Hilary delves into the study of animal science and the connection to human sciences. She tells about science models, which of course spins Edward T off into talking about fashion models, most especially Tyra Banks.

We also discuss P.E.T.A. and their concerns regarding animal research and how this affects scientists such as Hilary. Edward T shares a personal story that explains why the fine folks of P.E.T.A. are less than stellar, in his opinion.

Hilary has provided a PowerPoint slideshow and some links for your pleasure:

Model Slideshow:

"Better Living Through Models"

A movie of Zebrafish heartbeat:

http://exploratorium.edu/imaging_station/gallery.php?Asset=Normal%20zebrafish%20heartbeat&Group=&Category=%20Zebrafish&Section=Model%20Organisms

A bunch of animations of heart development in humans and other animals like mice and zebrafish:

http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Movies/heart.htm

The place to find a timelapse movie of the first 24h of zebrafish development:

http://homepages.wmich.edu/~dkane1/flipbook/index.html

A fabulous animation of the copying of DNA - called "DNA replication"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwu5MevZyg

And finally, Edward T presents an expanded Media Minute, introducing you to Brian Wilson and his Live at the Roxy Theatre album.

Books, articles and websites referenced in this episode include:

Brian Wilson Live at the Roxy Theatre:

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wjfexqukldte

Brian Wilson Music Bio at AllMusic.com:

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:difrxqr5ldfe~T1

Brian Wilson Biography - Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson

Beach Boys Info - Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beach_Boys

Beach Boys' Pet Sounds Album - Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_Sounds

Live at the Roxy Theatre:

Enjoy!

Episode 7 - Oct 8th 2009

IS HAPPINESS AN INSIDE JOB?

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Time: 1:47:55

We continue our discussion from Episode #6 about mood and how (and if) it can be affected by our own actions, and delve deeper into the human psyche and the nature of happiness.

Where does happiness come from? Where do you find it? Can you predict it? Can it be manufactured or is always there? Is happiness an inside job, or does it come from the outside?

And most of all, how do you define it? Find out!!

We start by (once again) discussing Edward T's dating life. And for the first time in years (literally), he has had a successful date! it's been nice knowing everyone, because no doubt the apocalypse is near.

Hilary gives us the gay perspective on dating and how that word -- "dating" -- isn't used in her community.

We also find out that Hilary has a new job -- and that she had to move a long, long way to get to it. Or maybe not... Hilary and Edward T also discuss the nature of confidence.

We then tear into discussing the nature of happiness. What makes you happy?, we want to know. Is it based on results or expectations? Or both - or neither?! What's the nature of it? How do we experience it? Do we answer these questions? Can you answer them for yourselves?

And Hilary donates her Science Minute time to Edward T so that he can present the first-ever Media Minute! He goes into detail on the ground-breaking and culturally-impacting television show "thirtysomething," and reviews the Season One DVD, giving background details on the production and why he finds it so fascinating and unusual, including an interview clip from the creators of the show.

Books, articles and websites referenced in this episode include:

Exceptional article on 'thirtysomething' from The Museum of Broadcasting Communications:

http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/T/htmlT/thirtysomethi/thirtysomethi.htm

thirtysomething:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirtysomething_(TV_series)

thirtysomething fan site with tons of information:

http://prism64801.tripod.com/thirtysomething.htm

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

Stumbling on Happiness

thirtysomething: Season One