Breann Schossow

Living in Two Worlds, But With Just One Language

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:07:56 -0400

Living in Two Worlds, But With Just One Language

Step Aside, Gents. Witness the Rise of Women in Coffee

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:25:00 -0400

Step Aside, Gents. Witness the Rise of Women in Coffee:

“From handpicking to sorting, it’s women’s hands that take on much of the labor involved in producing coffee around the world. New initiatives are empowering women to reap more of the financial rewards.”

Did anyone else listen to Louisa Lim’s piece about the...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:55:00 -0400

Did anyone else listen to Louisa Lim’s piece about the changing lives of women, specifically about Chinese women and the ‘bride price’?

If not, you should - it’s fascinating. The photos (taken by Sim Chi Yin for NPR) are gorgeous, too.

Be Mine Forever: Oxytocin May Help Build Long-Lasting Love I am...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:24 -0400

Be Mine Forever: Oxytocin May Help Build Long-Lasting Love

I am fortunate in that my current job allows me to explore incredible research, like this.

“A handful of new studies show that oxytocin (a hormone) makes us more sympathetic, supportive and open with our feelings …” - Scientific American

A little oxytocin, anyone?

Relationships Are More Important Than Ambition - Atlantic Mobile

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:08:54 -0400

Relationships Are More Important Than Ambition - Atlantic Mobile:

Read this, please. Thank you.

Is anyone else excited to see "Girl Rising"?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:15:41 -0400

Is anyone else excited to see "Girl Rising"?

Most $100 Bills Live Outside The U.S.

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:49:06 -0400

Most $100 Bills Live Outside The U.S.:

Neat piece from Planet Money. According to the article, roughly two-thirds of $100 bills were held outside of the U.S. as of 2011 (source: an economist at the Fed).

When Our Kids Own America

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:40 -0400

When Our Kids Own America:

Fascinating essay about America’s demographic shift and how it’s impacting life in suburbs, cities and pop culture by NPR’s Gene Demby. Anyone else read this? If not, you should.

In five to ten business days, this beautiful piece of equipment...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:36:37 -0400

In five to ten business days, this beautiful piece of equipment will be mine. Watch out, world - I’m going to interview everyone in sight.

Internships more than a reference

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:24:00 -0400

I had the opportunity to write for UW-Eau Claire’s Department of Communication and Journalism blog about how internships are more than a reference.

I would love it if you’d read it and let me know what you think - you can view it here.

I had the opportunity to chat with two-time U.S. Memory Champion...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:31:22 -0400

I had the opportunity to chat with two-time U.S. Memory Champion Nelson Dellis this morning and am going through the audio now. However, I’m too excited about it not to share something immediately and found this neat video from CNN that features Dellis talking about his memory techniques.

Enjoy!

My running coach, Elle. Trust me, she bites at the back of my...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:23:59 -0500

My running coach, Elle. Trust me, she bites at the back of my legs when I’m not going fast enough.

Another book to read for work. Can’t wait to dig in.

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:31:07 -0500

Another book to read for work. Can’t wait to dig in.

The Neuroscience of True Grit

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:01:32 -0500

The Neuroscience of True Grit:

One of the best articles I’ve read thus far for work. The study of resilience is fascinating.

I’m returning to Minnesota with several pounds of research...

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:08:38 -0500

I’m returning to Minnesota with several pounds of research about the midlife adult, specifically, about marriage/relationships and resilience. I can’t wait to dig in.

Historic Timbuktu Texts Saved From Burning

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:54:00 -0500

Historic Timbuktu Texts Saved From Burning:

Librarians are THE BEST. So are security guards and technology.

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“French tanks were closing in on (Timbuktu) on the night of Jan. 23, when the al Qaeda-backed militants who had governed Timbuktu since April left a departing blow. They broke into one of the world’s most valuable libraries, ripping centuries-old manuscripts from the shelves.

Then they torched these priceless artifacts, in a scene of destruction that horrified scholars around the world.

But in a relief for this beleaguered city, and in a triumph for bibliophiles, the vast bulk of the library was saved by wily librarians and a security guard - with an assist from modern technology.” - Wall Street Journal

First-Ever Footage of a Brain Thinking (Video included!)

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:49:10 -0500

First-Ever Footage of a Brain Thinking (Video included!):

Geeking out. This is so neat!

“The best way NASA knows how to pay tribute to the people...

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:48:36 -0500

“The best way NASA knows how to pay tribute to the people it has lost in the name of discovery is simply to keep on discovering. But the second-best way is the more formal way, the more traditional way: to keep the names of the fallen fresh in the minds of the living, so that we might be reminded of their accomplishments and sacrifice.” - Megan Garber, The Atlantic

“… And the Mountains Rising Nowhere” - Joseph...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:46:30 -0500

“… And the Mountains Rising Nowhere” - Joseph Schwantner

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While researching ways to improve the brain at any age, I...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:17 -0500

While researching ways to improve the brain at any age, I stumbled upon this. While it doesn’t help with what I’m working on, it’s incredible. The index considers diet, physical health, mental health and social well-being to determine healthiness.

If you’d like, you can view the index yourself by clicking here.