- The potential for racial profiling is certainly increased by the passage of such laws.
- That then leads to a wedge between the communities that law enforcement is trying to reach out to.
- If the community feels that it is being profiled or singled out by law enforcement people are less likely to share information or report crimes.
Psychology
The book "The Male Brain," sheds light on how men think - Reuters (article link)
- "The Male Brain," psychiatrist Louann Brizendine, known for her bestseller "The Female Brain."
- "The way Mother Nature made us, the man's job on the planet is to look for, search for and seek out fertile females to mate with,"
Thai Yan Tattoos featuring Ajarn Noo and Angelina Jolie - CNN (video)
- In Bangkok people believe the chanting of the monks releases the power of the Yan Tattoos.
- Ajarn Noo is probably the most famous tattoo mystic in Thailand and Angelina Jolie got one from him in 2004.
intenSati; new fitness philosophy targets mind and body - NBC (video)
- First principle is that your thoughts are what moves you and guides you. Think of your thoughts as a command and when you think of your thoughts as a command you bring it about or into being, you become them, you move towards them, you change on a spiritual and mental level, linked to self talk.
Menu 'Engineers' entice eaters to spend more and increase sales - NBC (video)
Menu 'Engineers' are devoted to the deliberate and strategic planning of restaurant menus and use hidden strategies that subconsciously encourage you to order more food.
Classical conditioning and fear conditioning - YouTube (video)
A scientist talks about classical conditioning and fear conditioning.
Behavior psychology and classical conditioning - YouTube (video)
A scientist talks about behavioral psychology and classical conditioning.
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