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How Brain Activity is Linked to Sleep

Brain activity during times of wakefulness affects sleep and sleep quality. While researchers have been aware of this for some time, a clear understanding of how the mechanisms triggering sleep occur has remained largely unknown. Now, a recent study has uncovered valuable insight into how the changeover from wakefulness to sleep occurs. This discovery potentially paves the way for […] (News Source: Psych Central - 12:11:51)

Demand Paranormal Activity … Again

Paramount Pictures will debut Paranormal Activity 2 for the fans that “Demand” to see it first. The Demand it! campaign launches at midnight tonight, and the first 20 cities with the highest “demands” for the movie will be invited to attend a free screening on Wednesday, October 20th at 11:59 pm, before the film’s nationwide release. (News Source: IGN Movies - 21:01:53)

Mortgage Rates & Activity Down This Week

Mortgage rates and lending activity is down this week. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday U.S. mortgage activity decreased in the latest weekly survey, despite interest dropping rates. The MBA’s Market Composite Index fell 8.9 percent in the week ending Sept. 15. The MBA’s Refinancing Index also dropped, falling 10.8 percent, the trade group said. During the week, the average … (News Source: ThirdAge - 15:15:14)

After-School Activity ZONE offers activities

Lakewood’s After-School Activity ZONE is a free drop-in program for school-age children, teens and preteens. (News Source: Long Beach Press-Telegram - 23:36:56)

Housing activity picks up in August

Activity improves for first time since March; CREA says market may continue to soften (News Source: The Globe and Mail - 13:41:35)

Alleged drug activity

Following reports of suspicious activity at a car wash in Hunter, one man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on drug charges. (News Source: Elizabethton Star - 15:11:31)

Complaints about drug activity lead to search, arrest

Complaints about drug activity at an East Greenbriar Road home led to the arrest of one person. (News Source: The Mooresville Tribune - 12:44:39)

Illinois foreclosure activity falls in August

Illinois home foreclosure activity fell 14.25 percent in August compared to the previous month.A report released Thursday by Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac shows Illinois with 16,808 foreclosure filings last month. Filings include default notices,… (News Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier - 04:38:52)

Contract Activity Package (CAP)

Contract Activity Package (CAP) is an instructional material which guides a student through an independent learning experience. A series of objectives are presented which the student masters by completing activities selected. Basically, CAP is ideal for students who have been identified as: • Motivated and persistent • Having several perceptual strengths • Preferring to work alone • Non … (News Source: Manila Bulletin - 03:36:26)

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