Are Women Really More Talkative Than Men?"

AUSTIN, Texas—Refuting the popular stereotype that females talk more than men, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found women and men both use an average of 16,000 words each day.

The psychology researchers have published their findings in "Are Women Really More Talkative Than Men?" in the July issue of Science.

For more than a decade, researchers have claimed that women use far more words each day than men. One set of numbers that is commonly tossed around is that women use 20,000 words per day compared to only 7,000 for men.

"These findings have been reported widely by national media and have entered the cultural mainstream," James W. Pennebaker, chair of the Psychology Department and co-author of the study, said. "Although many people believe the stereotypes of females as talkative and males as reticent, there is no large-scale study that systematically has recorded the natural conversations of large groups of people for extended period of time."

For eight years, the psychology researchers have developed a method for recording natural language using the electronically activated recorder (EAR). The unobtrusive digital voice recorder tracks people's interactions, including their conversations.

The researchers analyzed the transcripts of almost 400 university students in the United States and Mexico whose daily interactions were recorded between 1998 and 2004. The research participants could not control the EAR, which automatically records for 30 seconds every 12.5 minutes, and did not know when the device was on.

Matthias Mehl, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, is the lead author of the study. In 2004, he earned a doctor's degree in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin where he conducted the research with Pennebaker, Richard Slatcher and Nairán Ramírez-Esparza.

For more information contact: James W. Pennebaker, chair, Department of Psychology, 512-232-2781; Christian Clarke Cásarez, director of public affairs, College of Liberal Arts, 512-471-4945.

“Mass-As-A-Nation”

Termanology makes Massachusetts Hip-Hop History with "Mass-As-A-Nation"
Lawrence, MA (July 6, 2007) — A scene not always known for unity and peace, Massachusetts finally has a song to represent the states over-looked talent. Lawrence native Termanology has taken it upon himself to help unite the scene by selecting Mass's best MCs to represent on "Mass-As-A-Nation", a 15 minute posse cut off his latest street album, Hood Politics V.

With the help of manager Dan Green and DJ Statik Selektah, Term wanted to make a statement in the Boston Rap Scene by linking rappers that would not usually work together in normal circumstances. “Mass-As-A-Nation” starts with an introduction by DJ Statik Selektah and is followed by 8 bars each from thirty-six rappers representing cities across the state, establishing a powerful state anthem that ensures that every voice will be heard. The track was produced by Pete Beatz and recorded by Bob Nash at Wonka Sound Studio in Lowell, Mass.

Hood Politics V will be released to the streets and internet this month, hosted by 2 power-players in the mixtape world, Big Mike and DJ Statik Selektah. Hood Politics V will also feature the legendary DJ Premier, Buckwild, Lil Fame of M.O.P., Marley Marl, Royce Da 5’9”, The Bakaboyz, Don Cannon, Canibus, Dilated Peoples, Domingo, MoSS, ST. Da Squad, J. Cardim, DC & more.

DJ Geespin premiered a sample of “Mass-As-A-Nation” July 4th on Jam’n 94.5 FM and the full-length version will be premiered this Sunday at 10pm on Geespin’s Jam’n 94.5 FM Launchpad show. You can also listen to song now at http://www.repdabean.com/ .

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Artists featured on “Mass-As-A-Nation” (in order of appearance): Termanology, Dre Robinson, Larry Cheeba, Akrobatik, Big Shug, Ghetto (ST.), Ea$y Money (ST.), Krumbsnatcha, Lou Armstrong (Hitmakerz), Slaine (Special Teamz), Checkmark (Skitzofreniks), Wally Gramz, REN (TRIPLE THREAT), Kali (W.O.L.V.E.S.), Singapore Kane, G-Eyez, REKS, EV (Venom), Artisin (ST.), Steis, BallKclub, Jaysaun (Special Teamz), Snuk (ST.), BRASS (Triple Threat), Hectic (ST.), Sullee, Lucky Dice, Cyrus Da Zine, Sev One, illin P, WINNA (Triple Threat), Ru Russ, Omega Red, Reggie Hills, Esoteric, Ed O.G. (Special Teamz)
Contact: Dan Green
Clockwork Music, Inc. (Mgmt.)
dan@clockwork-music.com
(917) 573-1299
Jenny-Marie Miranda
Director
Showoff Public Relations
jenny@showoffhiphop.com
(860) 919-0626

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