Author Archives: davidbdale

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About davidbdale

My name honors my mother Beatrice (Bea) and my father Dale. I am the author of 299 Very Short Novels and several plays and the Artistic Director of Must See Theater company.

Clean Girls Get Sicker?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by davidbdale

There’s a growing body of research showing that children exposed to lots of germs early in life are less likely to develop allergies, asthma or autoimmune disorders as they grow up. But now there’s a new twist on the theory, … Continue reading →

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Counterintuitive Research Ideas 02

Posted on February 1, 2011 by davidbdale

As I did in Counterintuitive Research Ideas 01, I will continue to offer suggestions for topics that offer opportunities for original research with counterintuitive results. I will very shortly be scrutinizing your research proposals for evidence that you’ve taken these … Continue reading →

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The Novelist Who Cannot Read

Posted on January 25, 2011 by davidbdale

Talk about counterintuitivity! No, I mean it; please start talking about it, if you can pronounce it. Have you ever imagined that the part of your brain that recognizes words is different from the part of your brain that controls … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Defeat

Posted on January 20, 2011 by davidbdale

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins is celebrating a loss this morning. Last night his team was beaten by the Orlando Magic, 99-98, after coughing up two four-point plays in the final seconds of the game. The loss was one of … Continue reading →

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