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The Monogamy Gene
By Henry Silva

Every time the indiscretion of some high-powered politician or celebrity is splashed across the papers, the age-old debate of why people cheat is renewed with more vigour. But, it's not just celebrities who cheat; ordinary people also cheat. In fact a recent news poll found more than two in 10 men admitted they had an affair. And it's no secret women stray too.

Biologists have long understood that monogamy is rare in mammals. Of about 4,000 mammalian species, only a handful has ever been called monogamous. The tiny list includes beavers and a couple of other rodents, otters, bats, certain foxes, a few hoofed mammals, and some primates. People disagree strongly about the value of monogamy. Some people believe monogamy provides a context to deepen trust and intimacy. Monogamy from this perspective provides a foundation for social progress and offers people more secure relationships. Sexual monogamy reduces jealousy and builds the kind of trust and intimacy that makes relationships stable. This appears to be born out by research. People in sexually non-monogamous relationships experience jealousy more frequently than people in sexually monogamous relationships. Some studies report at least 80% of people in open marriages experience jealousy over their extramarital relationships. A five year study of bisexuals observed a shift from sexual non-monogamy to sexual monogamy in many participants because they '...felt that non-monogamy was too time consuming, took too much energy, or was too complicated. They also thought that it got in the way of developing love, trust, and more intimate relationships with a partner.'

Many criticize lifelong sexual monogamy as unnatural and unrealistic. They contend that humans have never been a sexually monogamous species, and that cultural expectations of sexual monogamy place enormous burdens on individuals to fulfil all the sexual needs of their partners. These expectations are quite unrealistic given how much variety exists in people's sexual desires and sex drives. In addition, sexual desires and sex drives can change over time due to circumstances (e.g., periods of high stress or poor health) and due to normal aging (e.g., changes in hormonal levels). Loving partners can find themselves mismatched in terms of their current sexual desires or sex drives. The failure to live up to unrealistic expectations of lifelong sexual monogamy causes people needless suffering.

So what if the latter argument is right and cheating happens with both men and women because human beings are not chemically engineered to be monogamous. If nature propels us to go forth, be fruitful and multiply at every possible opportunity, what we need is an antidote to infidelity, a commitment pill designed to counteract nature. Imagine turning a bed-hopping Casanova into a dedicated, monogamous mate with the flip of a genetic switch. A study shows it may be possible, at least for the notoriously promiscuous meadow mole. Scientists are now focusing on a 'monogamy gene' in vole mice, or field mice, which is said to promote monogamous behaviour.

In the study, researchers used a harmless virus to transfer the gene from monogamous male prairie voles, which are known to form lifelong bonds with a single mate, into the brain of meadow voles, who mate with multiple partners and lack vasopressin receptors in their brain's reward centre. A few days later, the meadow voles had vasopressin receptors levels similar to those found in the prairie voles. Instead of mating and immediately moving on, the meadow vole would show more of an attachment to its mate.

Accomplishing the same feat in humans may be a bit more complicated, but researchers say they've found a gene that appears to have a profound effect on the social behaviour of animals. Pair bonding in humans is a much more complex process than in voles, social, economic, historic, and individual differences all play a role. The study, however, provides evidence, in a comparatively simple animal model, that changes in the activity of a single gene profoundly can change a fundamental social behaviour of animals within a species.

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Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth
By Preston Wily

USB is currently the industry standard If you spend any amount of time on a computer chances are that you have used a USB device, such as a mouse or a keyboard. There are currently more than 2 billion USB devices in use around the world.

Cables can be a mess When USB first became popular (around the year 2000) everybody loved the technology and embraced it. It was so easy to use and offered inter-compatibility with virtually every PC. As we became increasingly more reliant on USB for most of the devices that connected to our system the nest of cables behind the average computer continued to grow.

Enter Bluetooth Bluetooth was released a couple of years following the initial release of USB and grew in popularity because it offered computer users a way to connect precious devices to the computer without worrying about the tangle of wires behind the computer and the inevitable 'creative' wiring options required to connect two computers and printers located across the room.

Bluetooth took off in Europe and Asia Bluetooth has become very popular in Europe and Asia. Not only is Bluetooth popular with computer users, but also cell phone users looking for a way to use a hands-free headset without worrying about hauling around another wire. For some reason the technology became very popular abroad, but many US computer and cell phone users had security concerns about the technology or were unimpressed with its relatively low speed for data-intensive applications.

We are on the verge of a revolution in connectivity Wireless USB offers the convenience of Bluetooth with the security and seamless integration of current USB technology. In addition, the first release of Wireless USB (aka WUSB) will allow you to use legacy USB devices wirelessly. Here's how it will work - you will plug a Wireless USB dongle into your desktop or laptop and then plug the Wireless USB hub into an external power supply - this could range from a few feet to several meters away. Then you could plug your USB devices into the Wireless USB hub and use them as if they were attached directly to your computer. This would be especially useful for a printer, scanner or any other device you might want to share with local computers but not necessarily over a network.

Differences between Bluetooth and Wireless USB The most obvious difference between Bluetooth and Wireless USB is the speed - empirically you will generally always see speeds less than 1 Mbps with Bluetooth. Wireless USB, on the other hand, is rated for 480 Mbps at 5 meters. Both technologies are slower at further distances, but Wireless USB should always be faster than Bluetooth. Another obvious difference between Bluetooth and Wireless USB is security - Bluetooth devices are highly susceptible to signal-hijacking wheras the security standard for WUSB is very strict and should result in a much more secure connection - this is very important for any application which may require the transfer of sensitive data or information.

Time frame on Wireless USB Wireless USB dongles and hubs are currently in production and should be available for purchase in the first quarter of 2006. A few manufacturers have already received approval from the FCC and other stanards organizations.

Is Wireless USB right for you If you can hold off a couple of months to try out a really cool wireless technology I highly recommend that you consider WUSB. It may take some time to refine the protocols and iron out a few bugs in the design but the wait should be well worth it.

Preston Wily is a product development manager for Sewell Direct, an online retailer of hard-to-find USB products. Sewell Direct offers the recently released Gefen Wireless USB Hub.

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Home Hunting and the Internet
By Sameer Panjwani

So, it’s home hunting time. Where do you start? Who do you contact? Well, home hunting has been made much easier with the advent of the Internet. There are plenty of websites these days with huge numbers of real estate listings, which make the task of finding a home so much easier. You can now browse through home listings, compare prices, compare the specifics of each home before deciding on which home you wish to see. Not only do you save on a lot of time but you get to choose from among a variety of homes hence not missing out on any home you may regret not having seen earlier. In addition, you also stand to benefit when it comes to negotiating for your new home as you have access to details of other homes and their prices and these comparisons can be put forward to the home owner.

So where do you begin searching for a home? Which are the websites you should start with? Realtor.com is popular for its huge database of real estate listings by agents all over the country. However, you may want to check out a few 'for sale by owner' websites first as homes being sold by owners may fetch you a better bargain, a much better bargain if you consider that owners have to shell out up to 6% of the final sale price in commissions. To name a few such websites, ChoiceOfHomes.com and ForSaleByOwner.com have a number of real estate listings of homes for sale by owner all over the country. So browse through these sites and hopefully you’ll find the home of your choice!

Happy Home Hunting!

Sameer S Panjwani is the CEO and Founder of ChoiceOfHomes.com - Real estate listings of homes on sale and rent.

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Billings, Montana - The Star Of The Big Sky Country
By Reta Robinson

At dusk, lightning from a distant thunderstorm illuminates the navy blue sky, and the rumbling of thunder intensifies. As the storm maneuvers across the vast Yellowstone Valley, raindrops begin to fall, only to be absorbed by the semiarid landscape of the city known as the 'Star of the Big Sky Country.'

Spring precipitation helps keep the local rivers flowing, the fishers trawling, and kayaks and canoes moving swiftly downriver. Anglers come for the prize trout, and hunters, hikers, and rock climbers come to explore one or more of six nearby mountain ranges. In winter, both downhill and cross-country skiers have more than enough slopes and trails at their beck and call.

Culture aficionados enjoy a plethora of events at the Alberta Bair Theater, where frequent performances are offered by the Billings Symphony Orchestra and the Billings Chorale. Numerous events are also presented by local universities.

Billings' universities also play a major role in ensuring quality education. Montana State University—ranked 'one of America's best colleges' according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report—offers a variety of classes, degree programs, and vocational and technical studies. Rocky Mountain College was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 'top 10 best comprehensive colleges in the West.'

Whether it's quality schooling or anything else, Billings lessens the financial burden. Both the cost of living and home prices are below the national average. Whatever the attraction—affordability, numerous recreational prospects, arts and culture, or to raise a family in a low crime city with good schools—Billings' options are endless.

Reta Robinson
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How To Swing A Golf Club - Instructions For Awkward Shots
By Ryan Woodward

I know that most golfers don't like to admit it, but more often then we like, we find ourselves left with these awkward shots. The type of shots that just seem to throw you off balance a little bit.

There are some ways to help you overcome these awkward shots so in this article I will be sharing with you instructions on how to swing a golf club for awkward shots.

First, when you have an awkward shot to make, try to picture the shot in your head before you setup. Picture you swing, the line your club will follow and envision the golf ball fly across the course.

Just before you set up, think about where your club head will need to hit in order for the golf ball to travel the greatest distance.

Take a few practice swings to help position your feet and determine your stance. You need to make sure that you can keep your balance during your golf swing. It is critical to keep yourself from swaying if you want to make that nice shot.

Find a comfortable position that will let your golf swing flow smoothly. You want your muscles and mind to both be relaxed. Make sure that you can keep your eyes focused on the golf ball through the duration of your golf swing.

Keeping your eyes on the golf ball will help your golf swing flow more smoothly and correctly. Also if you can keep your head from moving until your golf club head meets with the golf ball, then your golf swing will greatly improve.

Weather can also be a factor in making your golf shot difficult. If the wind is blowing then you should try to stand with your feet closer together during your golf swing.

Most people believe that if it is windy that they just need to hit the golf ball harder, however when it is windy it is more important that you focus on hitting the golf ball correctly.

Do you know how far apart should your feet be in the golf swing? Well the shorter the shot, the closer your feet should be together when you take your golf swing. On the close shots make sure that you hit the ball true to reduce the distance that it travels. Hitting the golf ball with all of your strength will just make it bounce away.

There you have it, some simple instructions for how to swing a golf club for awkward shots. Try out these easy tips the next time you are on the golf course and improve on how you take your golf swing.

Ryan Woodward writes more about 'How To Swing A Golf Club' at his website. Check it out now for more in depth golf swing tips http://www.ryanstips.com/golf/

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