Babies Cry In Their Own Language?

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - The wail of a newborn may sound the same to the ears of sleep-deprived parents the world over, but according to scientists, that's not the case: Babies cry in the language their parents speak from the first days of life.
An international team of researchers said a study of 60 newborns suggested babies start to learn language in the womb, long before they utter their first coos or babbles -- and their wails can be distinguished according to the mother tongue.
French newborns tend to cry with a rising melody contour, while their German neighbors prefer a falling melody shape -- patterns which the researchers said fit with characteristic differences between the two languages.

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"The South Butt"

We've all heard of The Northface. Everyone has those sleek, warm jackets with the infamous logo pasted on the back and front, but what about The South Butt? Eighteen year old Jimmy Winkelmann, teenager from St. Louis, MO, started this company 2 years ago. He did it to be funny and thought of it as a parody of The Northface. He sold the apparel locally and says he doesn't even know how The Northface found him! He is facing a lawsuit of trademark infringement which is when a company uses the trademark of another company. However, Winkelmann isn't using The Northface logo. The Northface logo features a half-dome with three ridges and white lettering. The South Butt logo features a similar design, but the dome is upside down and there are only two ridges. The South Butt's tag line is, "Never Stop Relaxing," whereas The Northface's tag line is, "Never Stop Exploring."
Winkelmann's lawyer sent The Northface a letter giving them the opportunity to buy The South Butt for 1 million dollars, but has since been withdrawn because of The Northface's lack of action. Winkelmann's lawyer says there's nothing wrong with "vigorously pursuing the American dream," and Winkelmann says his parents love his idea and are 100% supportive. Winklemann says from the money he's made, he's only been able to pocket about $2,000 so far, which is going towards his education at the University of Missouri (Mizzou). He believes that by getting involved, The Northface has only opened up more doors for him. He believes he wasn't a threat to the company before, but now he possibly could be!

-So why do you think about this? Should The Northface step off their "high-horse," or should this eighteen year old teenager surrender his harmless company?

Oh My God!? Like Seriously!?- Freshman Interviews

I sent out a mass Facebook message to all the freshman I had on Facebook interviewing them. Not all the freshman have gotten back to me, but here's what they have said so far!

TAYLOR DIRKS

1. Were you scared first coming to high school? Verryyy. 2. Are things better now? x100. 3. What are the classes like compared to grade school? A lot harder, but most of them are kinda fun, like we getta talk a lot more. 4. What is your overall opinion of high school so far? Sooo much better than grade school, i love it. haha 5. Do you look at the seniors and think, "Wow, I can't wait to get out of here," or are you enjoying your time? Enjoying my time =) 6. Are the girls/guys hotter in high school? Well yeah! =P 7. What sports or activites are you involved in? Just cheerleading, not too good at sports. haha 8. Name two things you are good at and two things you are bad at. Good: English & memorizing things for tests Bad: Math & Spanish 9. Do you have any hidden talents? Don't think so! 10. Do you have any siblings at the high school? Nope =) 11. Are the high school parties more fun? If so why? Yes. Well, they just, are. =P 12. What are some things you hope to accomplish by senior year? Get good grades 13. Tell us one thing about yourself that not very many people know. I got half my lung removed when I was a baby.

TAYLOR MEFFORD

1. Were you scared first coming to high school? Yes, very much. 2. Are things better now? Way better (= 3. What are the classes like compared to grade school? Not as easy and longer =( 4. What is your overall opinion of high school so far? It's amazing, and a lot of fun! 5. Do you look at the seniors and think, "Wow, I can't wait to get out of here," or are you enjoying your time?
Enjoying my time =) 6. Are the girls/guys hotter in high school? Haha, very 7. What sports or activites are you involved in? None =( 8. Name two things you are good at and two things you are bad at Good: Talking, haha Bad: Jones' math class 9. Do you have any hidden talents? Not that I know of, haha 10. Do you have any siblings at the high school? Nope 11. Are the high school parties more fun? If so why? Haha yes, and because, uhmm, they are =) 12. What are some things you hope to accomplish by senior year? Get good grades and just have a good time! 13. Tell us one thing about yourself that not very many people know. Uhhm, I have scoliosis & spondylolisthesis

LAYNA HOFFMAN

1. Were you scared first coming to high school? Nervous for the first few days, haha 2. Are things better now? Much better =) 3. What are the classes like compared to grade school? Longer & harder, but funner =) 4. What is your overall opinion of high school so far? I love it! 5. Do you look at the seniors and think, "Wow, I can't wait to get out of here," or are you enjoying your time? Enjoying my time! 6. Are the girls/guys hotter in high school? You betcha! =) 7. What sports or activites are you involved in? Hmm. choir & MAYBE track in the Spring 8. Name two things you are good at and two things you are bad at. Good: Talking & having fun Bad: Concentrating & Listening 9. Do you have any hidden talents? If they're hidden, I'm not sure! 10. Do you have any siblings at the high school? Yep, Sophie Hoffman 11. Are the high school parties more fun? If so why? Yess =) Uhmm, They just are, haha. 12. What are some things you hope to accomplish by senior year? Keep my grades up so I can get into a good college! 13. Tell us one thing about yourself that not very many people know. I am shy, just most people don't see it! haha

PAIGE OLTMAN

1.Were you scared first coming to high school? Yes, but after the first hour I was fine2. Are things better now? yes, I really like the way school is going3. What are the classes like compared to grade school? some easier, some harder, the tests are way worse4. What is your overall opinion of high school so far? ITS SUPER FUN :) I like it a lottt5. Do you look at the seniors and think, "wow i can't wait to get out of here" or are you enjoying your time? I'm enjoying it for now6. Are the girls/guys hotter in high school? I'd like to think so7. What sports or activities are you involved in? Cheerleading & XC8. Name two things you think you are good at and two things you think you are bad at. Cheerleading and reading.. math and running9. Do you have any hidden talents? i can play guitar and tumble10. Do you have any siblings in the high school? yes, taylor11. Are the highschool parties more fun? If so why? i dont really know. i don't usually go to them (Good girl Paige!)12. What are some things you hope to accomplish by senior year? Really high GPA and go to state in XC and compete for cheerleading13. Tell us one thing about yourself that not very many people know. I really like to read and do it as much as I can

CHRISTA KABBES

1. Were you scared first coming to high school? Yes, I was scared I was going to get lost 2. Are things better now? Yeah, a lot :) 3. What are the classes like compared to grade school? They are harder, and you get a lot more homework. 4. What is your overall opinion of high school so far? Epic :) 5. Do you look at the seniors and think, "Wow I can't wait to get out of here," or are you enjoying your time? Enjoying my time so far. 6. Are the girls/guys hotter in high school? uhm yeah. 7. What sports or activites are you involved in? Bellettes! 8. Name two things you are good at and two things you are bad at. Good= playing the piano & dancing. Bad= geometry and being organized. 9. Do you have any hidden talents? I don't think so. 10. Do you have any siblings in high school? Yeah, Courtney & Connor 11. Are the high school parties more fun? Yeah, just cause... 12. What are some things you hope to accomplish by senior year? Good grades, get accepted to UCLA :) 13. Tell us one thing about you that not very many people know. I have a pink snuggie :)