Monday, April 30, 2012

Extended Stay Housing Abilene, Texas

If ever I am stranded in Abiline, I know where I want to stay. Earlier this year I spent a night in one of the Sayles Ranch Guest houses. Magnificent! That is the only word I can use to describe it. If you want to find out more, take this link:  http://www.saylesranch.com/2012/04/30/unique-extended-stay-housing/ 

Sunday, April 29, 2012

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Mechanism May Aid Treatment For Alzheimer's And Neurological Disorders Associated With Gamma-Wave Alterations And Cognitive Impairments

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Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have unraveled a process by which depletion of a specific protein in the brain contributes to the memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease...
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Apple co-founder calls Windows Phone OS 'beautiful'

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Though Microsoft's Windows Phone is still behind rivals such as Android and iOS, the company received an unexpected endorsement this week from none other than Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.Though Microsoft's Windows Phone is still behind rivals such as Android and iOS, the company received an unexpected endorsement this week from none other than Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.


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Toyota Dear Qin Sedan and Hatchback: Don’t You Want Somebody to Love? [Beijing Auto Show]

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Toyota Dear Qin sedan concept

Toyota’s new “global strategic” Dear Qin compact sedan and hatchback debuted this week at the Beijing auto show alongside the Chinese-market-only Yundong Shuangqing concept. (more…)

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This Explanation of the Multiverse Is a Heavy But Delicious Sunday Brunch [Video]

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Here's a TED talk you must watch: Brian Greene explains why there is a multiverse, the theory that we live in one of many different universes. All to answer this question: Why do we humans find ourselves existing in our universe? More »


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5 Companies Americans Can Be Proud Of

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A Nucor steelworker cleans a tube used to pour molten steel. APWhen a big company gains enough momentum that its direction becomes self-sustaining, its influence can ripple through society -- for better or worse. Whether it's the environment being polluted with reckless abandon or CEOs lining their pockets at the expense of employees, shareholders, and consumers, recent headlines show plenty of evidence of capitalism at its worst.

But there are also companies that are doing right -- and all too often they are overshadowed by their less-conscientious...

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Historical Values of Lincoln Cents

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Lincoln cent valuesLincoln cents, which have been in minted since 1909, are not only the United States’ longest-running coin series, but they are also one of the world’s most popular coins to collect. Millions of coin collectors clamor to assemble complete date-and-mintmark sets of Lincoln cents, and many will pay thousands of dollars just to own an entire run of this beloved one cent series.

Lincoln pennies have been popular as collector coins since the 1930s, when the first coin boards, coin albums, and coin folders were published to display Lincoln cent collectors. Because this coin is so widely collected, it goes without saying that demand for the scarcer dates is extremely high. This also translates to high values for many of the rare and semi-key Lincoln cents.

Today, many Lincoln cents are worth more than $25 each, and some are even worth hundreds of dollars. That hasn’t always been the case, though. Below is a look at values for the rare and semi-key Lincoln cents over the course of the last 50 years. As you will see, many Lincoln cents have dramatically increased in value of the last several decades. Many values have outpaced inflation! Some, however, have actually decreased in value.

These values are culled from the 1965, 1985, and 2005 editions of A Guide Book of United States Coins, by R.S. Yeoman.

*Unless otherwise posted, all coin prices below are for coins grading “good.”

1909 VDB $.75 (1965) $2.25 (1985) $4.00 (2005)

1909 S VDB $125 (1965) $250 (1985) $460 (2005)

1909 S $27.50 (1965) $45 (1985) $60 (2005)

1910 S $3.50 (1965) $8 (1985) $7.50 (2005)

1911 D $1.35 (1965) $3.50 (1985) $5 (2005)

1911 S $9.50 (1965) $11 (1985) $17 (2005)

1912 D $1.50 (1965) $4 (1985) $6 (2005)

1912 S $5.50 (1965) $10 (1985) $12 (2005)

1913 D $1.10 (1965) $2 (1985) $2 (2005)

1913 S $3.50 (1965) $8 (1985) $7 (2005)

1914 D $42.50 (1965) $80 (1985) $120 (2005)

1914 S $5 (1965) $9 (1985) $10 (2005)

1915 S $4.50 (1965) $9 (1985) $10 (2005)

1916 S $.60 (1965) $.75 (1985) $1 (2005)

1922 D $3.40 (1965) $4.75 (1985) $8 (2005)

1922 Plain $25 (1965) $200 (1985) $400 (2005)

1924 D $15 (1965) $10 (1985) $12 (2005)

1926 S $3 (1965) $3 (1985) $2.25 (2005)

1931 D $3.50 (1965) $2.25 (1985) $2.75 (2005)

1931 S $27.50 (1965) $31 (1985) $50 (2005)

1955 Doubled Die Obv (uncirculated) $250 (1965) $1,250 (1985) $2,400 (2005)

This guide is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice on what coins to invest in. The coin market is highly volatile, and gains or losses can come quickly and without warning.


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NASA's Landsat satellites see Texas crop circles

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A water-rich polka dot pattern takes over the traditional rectangular patchwork of fields in a series of 40 years of Landsat images. In the dry Texas panhandle near the town of Dalhart, this transformation is due to center-pivot irrigation, a farming method that improves water distribution to fields. It was invented by farmer Frank Zybach in 1949.
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How to Prevent Shin Splints

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One of the most common issues I hear about from beginner runners is general shin pain, also known as shin splints. They often kick in after you've been running for a month or two, just as you are getting into a running groove. Here are some tips on how to avoid shin splints and keep running.

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

The Top 10 Toxic Chemicals Suspected Of Causing Autism And Learning Disabilities

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An editorial published in the prestigious journal Environmental Health Perspectives calls for increased research to identify possible environmental causes of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in America's children and presents a list of ten target chemicals including which are considered highly likely to contribute to these conditions...
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Augmented Reality Avatar James May Is Your New Museum Buddy [Augmented Reality]

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Unlike Tupac, BBC host James May doesn't have to be dead before we get an augmented reality version of him. Granted, this is not quite as thrilling as having a Hologram Tupac Shakur perform as if still living, but as far as museum guides go, an augmented reality miniature man is a pretty sweet deal. More »


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12 Nifty Apps for Managing Your Money

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Google-shopperThere are apps for all kinds of needs, whether you're trying to pop virtual bubble wrap, practice voodoo or scan fingerprints. On the more serious side, there are plenty of apps that help people with a real and common need: managing their money effectively.

Just as useful as apps for investors, these personal finance tools focus on helping you save more, earn more and spend more efficiently. I'll name some of them below (with their recent prices in parentheses). Don't see your favorite app...

12 Nifty Apps for Managing Your Money originally appeared on DailyFinance.com on 2012-04-27T11:45:00Z.

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Meet the Happiest Baristas on Earth

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DisneyIf you're hankering for a Starbucks (SBUX) Cinnamon Dolce Latte between rides on Space Mountain and Peter Pan's Flight, Disney (DIS) is ready to fulfill your caffeinated cravings.

Disney will soon offer Starbucks locations at all six of its domestic theme parks. The first store will open this summer at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim.

Don't expect to see patrons toting Wi-Fi-sipping laptops and baristas wearing green aprons. Disney, after all, runs theme parks. The stores will be...

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Acura NSX Concept Gets Painted Proper Sports-Car Red [Beijing Auto Show]

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Acura NSX Concept

When it debuted in January at the Detroit auto show, the Acura NSX concept wore techy silver paint, and that didn’t change when the car made an appearance in Geneva wearing Honda logos. At the Beijing show, the car reverted to its luxury-brand badge—and showed up in a racy shade of red.
A sports car usually looks best in red, and we definitely dig the hue on the NSX. Like the concept, the 2015 production model will feature a mid-mounted V-6 bolted to a dual-clutch automatic transmission that integrates an electric motor and drives the rear wheels. Two front-mounted electric motors will spin the front wheels, providing what Acura has dubbed Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. (Read more about how it works here in front-drive applications; the idea is simply applied in reverse for the NSX.) The car is being developed in the States and will be built in Ohio.



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Nanotechnology-related safety and ethics problem emerging

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A scientist provides an example of a nanotechnology-related safety and ethics problem that is unfolding right now.
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Running While Traveling

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Do you have a Spring Break trip in your plans? Or are you visiting family for the weekend?  Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you may be wondering how you can fit your running schedule into your travel plans. Follow these tips and strategies so you don't have to put your running on hold while you're on the road.

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Microsoft fixes critical Hotmail password bug

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Microsoft has issued a temporary fix for a scary and potentially disastrous Hotmail vulnerability that could allow hackers to erase your email password, set up their own and take over your account. Microsoft has issued a temporary fix for a scary and potentially disastrous Hotmail vulnerability that could allow hackers to erase your email password, set up their own and take over your account.


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Twitter was polygraph in bin Laden death news

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Celebs like Kim Kardashian, DJ Pauly D of "Jersey Shore," and even Steve Martin played a greater role than many of us realized in spreading the word on Twitter that Osama bin Laden had been killed. A year later, researchers are studying that explosion of social media activity as a way of gauging "certainty" in an age of Internet news.Celebs like Kim Kardashian, DJ Pauly D of "Jersey Shore," and even Steve Martin played a greater role than many of us realized in spreading the word on Twitter that Osama bin Laden had been killed. A year later, researchers are studying that explosion of social media activity as a way of gauging "certainty" in an age of Internet news.


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One Year Later: The Impact of Bin Laden's Death on Al Qaeda

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May 2 marks one year since al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was slain by U.S. Navy SEALS in his compound in Pakistan. The anniversary opens questions about America’s national security and the strength of the jihadist movement after the death of its most charismatic leader. Daniel Byman examines the issue. (View a video by Bruce Riedel on Pakistan after bin Laden's death.)

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Tips for Racing in Warm Weather

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April can be a tricky time to race a marathon because, although the dates of marathons are usually chosen to coincide with cool temperatures, you may have the unfortunate luck of getting an extremely hot and humid race day. Running during those conditions in April is even more difficult than doing it in July or August because, after training in the cold all winter, most runners are not prepared to run in the heat and humidity.

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Autism Linked To Immune System Problems, Further Evidence Found

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According to a study in the April 2012 International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, the plasma of children with autism disorder (AD) had significantly lower levels of various cytokines, compared with that of unrelated healthy siblings from other families, who had family members with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)...
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Meet the Man Who Registered 14,962 Domains in 24 Hours [Domains]

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This is Michael Mann. Last week, in a binge lasting less than 24 hours, he registered 14,962 domains. He plans to sell them on to the likes of you and me, at an inflated price, to make a bucket load of cash—which is how his company manages to pull in over $400,000 every month. More »


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