Jackie Fellows <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Hi Sue
You know most people feel that weather has something to do with crime, suicide, etc.
rates on the
thinking level, but seem to forget this when they do things. I use the LA riots as a
good example of
this. I have them figure out how time of day, the day of the week, the time of year,
and the weather all
were a factor in explaining the riots. It is not only negative things that seem to be
affected by the
weather, etc. Look at the stats on infant births. And, even the day of week has an
influence. What is
amazing to me though is that way back when--can't remember the exact historical
period--they wrote about
the time of days babies were more likely to be born. They also wrote about the
effects of alcohol before
we discovered (?) FAS/FAE. Have been reading a little about adult FAS/FAE and I shake
my head sometimes
at the researchers. One of their profound findings, according to the way they write,
is that FAS/FAE has
long-term effects and will affect the person as an adolescent/adult. *Duh*
But at least now they are identifying the areas of the brain that are affected, even
for those who do not
show mental retardation (wish there was a better word). They are recognizing that
many are not being
assisted in school because they do not qualify for special education based on present
criteria. Another
positive outcome is that the person is not being misdiagnosed and treated chemically
for a psychological
disorder such as depression. I read a letter written by an adult person who finally
was diagnosed
correctly and she tells how she was misdiagnosed for years. I can send you the file
privately if you are
interested.
jackief
Sue Hartigan wrote:
> Sue Hartigan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> Hi Jackie:
>
> It also gives you an insight into why kids turn to gangs. :)
>
> Did you know that the stats on suicide also run high in the hot, humid
> weather as well as during full moons? They really do. Don't know why
> but they do.
>
> I am anxious to hear what you think of that book.
>
> Sue
> > Hi Sue
> >
> > That should be an interesting book. I know that sometimes they do look at
>specific crimes and note
> > a seasonal trend. I have heard there is speculation that this is why the crime
>rates tend to be
> > higher in the southern states, in addition to differences in culture, etc. I can
>hardly wait for
> > the book now--you have peaked my interest.
> >
> > jackief
>
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