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Plastics Come Under Fire »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
Lawmakers struggled in 2008 to get a handle on the risk posed by bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogen-mimicking chemical found in polycarbonate plastics, which are ...
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Memory Training Can Make You Smarter »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
For years researchers thought that IQ, or fluid intelligence—the ability to solve new problems and reason well—could not be changed. You had the ...
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Musical Ability Seems to Be 50 Percent Genetic »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
J. S. Bach’s father and uncles were accomplished musicians, Charlie Parker’s old man played piano on the vaudeville circuit, Paul McCartney’s pop ...
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Lithium May Be the Answer for Lou Gehrig’s Disease »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Health & Fitness
Few diseases are as devastating as the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Over time, a patient ...
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Osteoporosis Drugs Work, but How? »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Health & Fitness
Millions of people with osteoporosis take bisphosphonates like the drug Fosamax to make their bones stronger. The drugs work well, but a
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Murder-Free for a Whole Year, Knock Wood »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in News
The 6th Precinct in Manhattan is one of only a few in New York City that have reported no homicides in 2008. Martin Baranski has ...
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Unspoken Link Between Credit Cards and Colleges »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Business & Finance
When Ryan T. Muneio was tailgating with his parents at a Michigan State football game this fall, he noticed a big tent emblazoned with a ...
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Report: Apple working on large-screen iPod Touch | Apple - CNET News »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Business & Finance
Apple is expected to release an iPod Touch device with a 7- to 9-inch screen in the fall of 2009, according to a report on ...
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A computer revolution through a child's eyes »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
Over the years, I've seen countless newbies struggle to use the latest gadget, computer, or software. I like new technology, but it's been ...
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Users report 30GB Zunes seizing up »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
Looks like the Midwest isn't the only thing that's freezing up this holiday season: many people are reporting that their 30GB Zunes are ...
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China lifts roadblock for 3G phones »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
China's state council said it's approved licenses for higher-speed 3G mobile networks, a move expected to help bring higher-end services to phone users ...
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Macintosh at 25: Still the innovation leade »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
On January 24, 1984, the Macintosh came into the world, starting the second major revolution in the personal computer industry. Steve Jobs and team took ...
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Facebook godfather groups spark mafia victims' ire »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in News
Facebook has sprouted pages that pay tribute to notorious mafia bosses, and relatives of mafia victims are none too happy about that fact, according to ...
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Year in review: HD DVD died, smartphones thrived »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
Early into 2008, the seemingly interminable duel between HD DVD and Blu-ray officially ended when Toshiba waved the white flag and declared it would stop ...
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Year in review: Video game industry pins hopes on hits »
Posted by: KLopez 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Business & Finance
With the global economy on the brink of collapse, those in the video game industry are holding on tight to the notion that their business ...
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