1. Shameless self-pee Black, S. (2001). Does smelling granny relieve depressive mood? Commentary on "Rapid mood change and human odors." Biological Psychology, 55, 215-218. 2. Abstract poetry Abstract Chen and Haviland-Jones claim if you're down You needn't be depressed and mope around Check out Granny's smell It'll make you feel well One problem: no supporting evidence was found (Some may recall my problem rhyming granny with fanny, given the meaning attached to the latter term in certain countries. This is how I dealt with the issue.) 3. Quiz question Name another published article in psychology (or any other discipline, for that matter) in which the abstract or summary appears in verse. Those correctly responding will receive a free reprint of the above-mentioned paper. The remainder can get it at no charge. -Stephen ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stephen Black, Ph.D. tel: (819) 822-9600 ext 2470 Department of Psychology fax: (819) 822-9661 Bishop's University e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lennoxville, QC J1M 1Z7 Canada Department web page at http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/psy Check out TIPS listserv for teachers of psychology at: http://www.frostburg.edu/dept/psyc/southerly/tips/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------