Sugar makes you 'sweeter'

No doubt, you can do away without it, but if a new study is to be believed, sugar can make you a sweeter person.

An international team has carried out the study and found that sweet drinks do give people a sugar rush that helps supply the brain with the fuel required to suppress outspoken opinions.

"The findings suggest a link between glucose levels and the expression of prejudice and the use of stereotypes.

"People with lower glucose levels are more likely to use stereotypes when describing others and, if they are high in prejudice, are more likely to make derogatory statements," The Daily Telegraph quoted researchers as saying.

The researchers from Amsterdam University and Florida State University have based their findings on an analysis of two groups of student -- one given lemonade with sugar and the other lemonade with an artificial sweetener.

They were then shown a picture of Sammy, a young man said to be gay, and asked to write for five minutes about his typical day. Using a list of 58 stereotypes associated with gay men, the researchers then counted the number of times they were written.

Those who had drunk the sugary drink used far fewer stereotypes in their essays than those who had the artificial sweetener, leading to a theory that people can use restraint to keep objectionable thoughts to themselves when they have higher amounts of glucose in their body.

"When people engage in the act of trying to control public expressions of prejudice or the use of stereotypes they consume the energy required for self-regulation. However, once the energy source is restored to normal levels, people regain the ability to control conscious responses towards others."

"Because self-control depends on processes that consume glucose as an energy source, people who have lower levels of blood glucose may be more likely to express prejudice," the researchers said.

The findings have been published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.

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The Netbook Revolution Is Coming

You may not know it yet, but the next computer you buy is going to be a netbook.

Already over 10 million of these pared-down devices, that cost far lower than regular computers (US$ 200 upwards), have been sold already.

Both HP and Dell believe worldwide people are also choosing these pared-down devices for their low weight - at 2 pounds they’re very very handy.

Most other PC makers, including Toshiba, Dell, Fujitsu, Siemens and Samsung, have recognised this trend and are introducing their first netbooks to this rapidly expanding market.

So if you’re looking for a machine that allows you to surf the internet, email and handle a few simple apps - the netbook is likely to be your choice in the very near future.

7 ways to Identify a Liar

The seven ways to sniff out if your partner is true to you

Not sure if your partner is true to you?
Well, then here are a few signs that may help sniff out
whether he/she is lying or not.

Here are seven ways to identify a liar, reports Fox News

1. Consider the person's recall: Liars never forget what they have to say but they may stumble when telling a tale by making contradicting statements. They're also eager to change the subject.

2. Observe the person's overall body language: Liars can look ill at ease, fiddling with their hair, stroking their throat, or rubbing their eyes. With their body often turned away from you, you may notice hand or leg fidgeting. Liars also have trouble swallowing and may shake their heads after a point has been made. When the subject finally gets changed, they appear happier and more comfortable, maybe laughing nervously.

3. Take notice of any defensiveness: Liars will often take offence to any indication that they're under suspicion. They're likely to throw any accusations you throw at them back at you. They will also talk too much, feeling the need to over-explain themselves.

4. Home in on facial expressions: Liars fail to control their micro-expressions. While fibbing, you may notice nervous twitching. Their hand may be covering or touching their face. People also tend to touch the mouth when feeling guilty or anxious. They're particularly good with fake smiles.

5. Don't overlook the Pinocchio reaction: When a human tells a lie, extra blood gets pumped through the body and the nose swells by a fraction of millimeter. Liars may subsequently touch the tip of their nose unconsciously.

6. Concentrate on the eyes: A liar has a troubled brow and downcast or darting eyes. They have trouble directly engaging your gaze. They also give you eye-accessing clues. If the person is telling you the truth, he'll look up and to the left since that's the side of the brain we use for recalling information. If she's lying, she'll look up and to the right, which is the creative side of the brain, because she's mentally constructing something that hasn't happened.

7. Note the person's voice: The higher the stakes are, the more the liar has a fear of getting caught. With this, the liar has a harder time controlling his body language or her voice. The pitch or rate of the speech may change, with the individual giving a lot of "umms" and "ahhs." Often, a liar will appear stilted and monotone. Answers may seem rehearsed. (ANI)

Deepika Padukone Modelling On FTV

Before she became an overrated superstar, the 5 foot 9 inches tall Deepika Padukone was a popular model who did ramps all over the country. Here’s a collection of her videos on FTV.