Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Effect of three common diets on energy expenditure following weight loss detailed

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In an examination of the effect on energy expenditure and components of the metabolic syndrome of three types of commonly consumed diets following weight loss, decreases in resting energy expenditure and total energy expenditure were greatest with a low-fat diet, intermediate with a low-glycemic index diet, and least with a very low-carbohydrate diet, suggesting that a low-fat diet may increase the risk for weight regain compared to the other diets.
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This Is How Photos Work in Windows 8 [Windows 8]

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If you've used the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 you'll have had a sneak peek of the Photos app in the new operating system. But Microsoft has just announced what else is set to roll out come the official launch so, without further ado, here's how photos work in Windows 8. More »


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Ford Aims for 47-mpg City Rating for C-Max Hybrid, Besting the Prius V by 3

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2013 Ford C-MAX hybrid

Ford is projecting a 47-mpg city fuel-economy rating for its C-Max hybrid, the company announced today. If formal EPA testing agrees, the C-Max—which is scheduled to begin sales this fall—will better the Toyota Prius V, its closest competitor, by three mpg. Since we’re talking about relatively high fuel-economy ratings for both cars, though, a difference of three mpg isn’t all that significant. (This is why Europeans rate fuel economy in the reverse, fuel volume per distance.) Still, for what are essentially mini-minivans, it’s impressive for the C-Max hybrid and Prius V to be moving more than 40 miles on a single gallon of gas. And if 47 is the magic number for the C-Max, it would match Ford’s estimate for the upcoming Fusion hybrid sedan. Read full story »

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Potential Diagnostic Test For Autism Suggested By Computer Analysis Of EEG Patterns

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Widely available EEG testing can distinguish children with autism from neurotypical children as early as age 2, finds a study from Boston Children's Hospital. The study is the largest, most rigorous study to date to investigate EEGs as a potential diagnostic tool for autism, and offers hope for an earlier, more definitive test. Researchers Frank H...
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Photo of the Week - 27 June 2012

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Scientists count down to a black hole show

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Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers are watching the first scenes of a cosmic show that's expected to heat up over the next year as a giant gas cloud approaches the black hole at our galaxy's core.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers are watching the first scenes of a cosmic show that's expected to heat up over the next year as a giant gas cloud approaches the black hole at our galaxy's core.


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Reuters: Asus Exec Confirms Google Will Announce a Tablet Today [Rumors]

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Earlier this week a leak prompted rumours to circulate suggesting that Google's hotly anticipated tablet would be announced today. Now, Reuters is reporting that an unnamed Asustek executive has confirmed that to be the case. More »


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Can You Have Too Much Credit?

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Mae WestBy Gerri Detweiler

"Too much of a good thing can be wonderful," said film star Mae West. But what about too much credit? Is having a lot of credit a wonderful thing as well?

When most people think about having too much credit, they are thinking of one of three things:

  1. Too much debt
  2. Too many accounts
  3. Too much available credit

There are a couple of different ways to look at each of those items. The first, of course, is how that factor will be considered when a credit score is...

Can You Have Too Much Credit? originally appeared on DailyFinance.com on 2012-06-26T16:20:00Z.

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Friday, June 22, 2012

Historical Values of Barber Dimes

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historical values of barber dimesThe Liberty Head dime (more commonly referred to as the Barber dime) was one of several designs created by Charles E. Barber for circulating U.S. coinage during the turn of the 20th century. Today, Barber dimes and other Barber coinage are highly popular in many coin collecting circles and collected both as a type coin and a date-and-mintmark series coin. In general, Barber dimes are highly common as tens of millions were made during their 1892 to 1916 run, with a large number of these still in existence today. However, it may surprise some coin collectors, especially those not yet wholly familiar with the hobby, to know that the high mintage numbers of some of Barber dime dates don’t necessarily translate to the number existing today. Millions of Barber dimes, especially those from the higher-production years, were melted down, and many others have been lost, damaged, or hidden away in the years since the last Barber dime was struck nearly a century ago. Thankfully, it is still easy to find nice examples of Barber dimes on eBay and at coin dealers’ shops around the country.

Typically, common, low-grade Barber dimes are worth slightly more than prevailing silver values. Those in better-preserved states are worth anywhere from $10 to $50, with uncirculated pieces fetching $150 or higher. And, while many dates in the Barber dime series are relatively common, there are plenty of more expensive, scarcer pieces that make collecting the entire series challenging, even for those who aren’t on shoestring budgets.

Below is  a run-down of historic values for the scarcest Barber dimes; you can see how over the last 50 years, most Barber dime values have climbed dramatically, which helps illustrate both the swelling demand for the series, growing appreciation of Barber dimes, and small supply of many dates. These Barber dime values are from the 1965, 1985, and 2005 editions of A Guide Book of United States Coins, by R.S. Yeoman.

1892-O $1.75 (1965) $4.50 (1985) $7 (2005)
1892-S $16 (1965) $23 (1985) $50 (2005)
1893-O $4 (1965) $12 (1985) $25 (2005)
1893-S $4 (1965) $6 (1985) $9 (2005)
1894-O $30 (1965) $32 (1985) $50 (2005)
1894-S $13,000 (1961 auction price); $145,000 (1980 auction price (1980) $850,000
1895 $20 (1965) $55 (1985) $65 (2005)
1895-O $45 (1965) $150 (1985) $300 (2005)
1896-O $17.50 (1965) $42.50 (1985) $65 (2005)
1896-S $25 (1965) $35 (1985) $65 (2005)
1897-O $17.50 (1965) $35 (1985) $55 (2005)
1897-S $17.50 (1965) $7 (1985) $12 (2005)
1898-O $3.25 (1965) $3.25 (1985) $8 (2005)
1898-S $3 (1965) $3.25 (1985) $6 (2005)
1899-O $3 (1965) $3.25 (1985) $6 (2005)
1899-S $2.75 (1965) $3.25 (1985) $6 (2005)
1900-O $2.75 (1965) $4.50 (1985) $15 (2005)
1900-S $2 (1965) $2 (1985) $4 (2005)
1901-S $17.50 (1965) $32.50 (1985) $70 (2005)
1902-S $3 (1965) $3 (1985) $5 (2005)
1903-S $7.50 (1965) $25 (1985) $60 (2005)
1904-S $7 (1965) $18 (1985) $35 (2005)
1913-S $5.50 (1965) $6.50 (1985) $15 (2005)

*All values are for coins in “Good” grade unless otherwise noted.


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Legends of LeMons! Last Season’s Most Epic Teams and Racers

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I’ve been awarding the annual Legends of LeMons prizes for the past few years, but the 2011 LeMons season produced so many legends that the task was nearly overwhelming. Six months into the ’12 season, however, the rest of the perps and I have finally chosen the nine Gluon Medal Legends of LeMons for last year. Here are their stories! Read full story »

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Fishing For Answers To Autism Puzzle

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Biologists take a new approach to deciphering the roles of genes associated with autism. Fish cannot display symptoms of autism, schizophrenia or other human brain disorders. However, a team of MIT biologists has shown that zebrafish can be a useful tool for studying the genes that contribute to such disorders...
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Preventing or better managing diabetes may prevent cognitive decline

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Preventing diabetes or delaying its onset has been thought to stave off cognitive decline -- a connection strongly supported by the results of a nine-year study.
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Nintendo unveils super-sized 3DS XL game machine

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Nintendo has unveiled a new super-sized version of its Nintendo 3DS handheld game machine. During a pre-recorded online video released Thursday night, the game giant took the wraps off of the Nintendo 3DS XL (that's XL for extra large) -- a gadget that boasts top and bottom screens that are 90 percent larger than the original 3DS's screens.Nintendo has unveiled a new super-sized version of its Nintendo 3DS handheld game machine. During a pre-recorded online video released Thursday night, the game giant took the wraps off of the Nintendo 3DS XL (that's XL for extra large) -- a gadget that boasts top and bottom screens that are 90 percent larger than the original 3DS's screens.


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When Should I Throw Out Sunscreen?

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Every year around this time I dig out a beach bag from my closet and discover a sunscreen from last summer. At some point, I remember hearing that you should never use last year's sunscreen. Since I spend a lot of time running outdoors, I tend to be overly cautious when it comes to protecting my skin. So, in the past, I've been in the habit of just tossing last summer's bottles.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Tesla Model S EPA-Rated for 89 MPGe, 265-Mile Range with Biggest Battery

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The EPA has gathered test-cycle economy figures for the 2012 Tesla Model S electric sedan, including MPGe and expected driving range. The EPA has rated the sedan at 89 MPGe combined, lower than the Nissan Leaf’s 99 MPGe, the Ford Focus Electric’s 105 MPGe, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV‘s 112 MPGe, and the Honda Fit EV’s stellar 118 MPGe—all smaller conveyances, to be sure, but also the only other fully electric cars. (The 2011 Smart fortwo ED barely qualified as a car in our minds, but in the interest of being inclusive, it earned an 87-MPGe rating. It was updated after our test.) There also is the Tesla-powered Toyota RAV4 EV SUV, but its official ratings haven’t been published yet. Read full story »

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A New Approach To Deciphering The Roles Of Genes Associated With Autism

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Fish cannot display symptoms of autism, schizophrenia or other human brain disorders. However, a team of MIT biologists has shown that zebrafish can be a useful tool for studying the genes that contribute to such disorders...
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New candidate drug stops cancer cells, regenerates nerve cells

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Scientists have developed a small-molecule-inhibiting drug that in early laboratory cell tests stopped breast cancer cells from spreading and also promoted the growth of early nerve cells called neurites. The scientists named their lead drug candidate "Rhosin" and hope future testing shows it to be promising for the treatment of various cancers or nervous system damage.
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Mars Odyssey bounces back from glitch

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An artist's rendering shows the Mars Odyssey spacecraft.NASA's veteran Mars Odyssey spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet is out of the woods after a glitch stalled the probe's science operations earlier this month.


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How To Prevent Foot Blisters

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Most runners have suffered from foot blisters at one point. There have even been cases when elite runners have had to drop out of races because of excruciating blisters. So what's the best way to avoid them? Get tips on how to prevent and treat blisters.

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Mashup Master Pogo Shows How You Can Make Songs Out of Movie Clips [Video]

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Nick Berke, also known as Pogo, creates some really amazing mashups from movie clips. His most recent film-turned-song comes from Pulp Fiction. And now he's posted a how-to. More »


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