October 13, 2011

Getting smarter may be as simple as going to sleep. New research has shown that people may be learning while they sleep and dramatically improving their memory. This sleep memory ability isn’t fully understood and isn’t found in every person, but it’s known that the brain processes information during sleep and this ability may contribute to better memory when you’re awake. Source Link

We know that college can be expensive, but how about spending a quarter-million dollars to earn a four-year degree? That’s what it will cost incoming freshmen at the nation’s priciest school -- Sarah Lawrence College outside New York City.  The top five most expensive colleges ranked by Forbes Magazine are all above $50,000 a year in tuition, room and board and books, and include the New School in New York, the University of Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis and Columbia University in New York. Source Link

Move over Blu-Ray and say “hello” to a new hue in the world of entertainment media. The first “UltraViolet” version of a Hollywood film release is on sale this week. “UltraViolet” is the name for a new feature to make viewing more portable that lets you watch an online streaming version of the movie on your computer, smart phone or tablet. Source Link