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Science/Technology
New Toshiba Satellite Laptops Loaded with the Latest Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology (Science/Technology, 6 articles)
Toshiba Satellite laptop PCs feature the latest Intel (R) Centrino (TM) 2 processor (1) technology, which boasts greater wireless connectivity, battery life and performance. Users will have ample power to run Windows Vista at its full potential to enjoy Aero graphics, 64-bit (2) environments, and demanding new applications without the use of an external graphics card. Through the combined strength of Intel's next-generation processor technology and the NVIDIA GeForce (R) 9700M GTS graphics (2) card, the Qosmio F55 with GPS is amply built for performance and power. This computing advancement, called the TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor (1), is available on Toshiba's Qosmio (R) G55-Q802 laptop PC and delivers a revolutionary high-definition, multimedia user experience. Qosmio G55-Q802 laptop PC users now have the power and ability to control and manipulate their personal content with unmatched precision and speed while also enjoying their full DVD collections at resolutions up to 1080i. Engulfed in Toshiba's new "fiery" Fusion (TM) finish with Rogue design, the Qosmio X305 laptop allows gamers to play graphic-hungry games at their optimum settings for a crisp, stunning and immersive gaming experience.


For youths at risk for high cholesterol, statins are the best remedy (Science/Technology, 4 articles)
Statins, one of the most frequently prescribed drugs for adults worldwide, could be prescribed for some children as young as 8, according to recommendations released last week by the American Academy of Pediatrics. " My own practice and the new guidelines emphasize the importance of lifestyle as the approach to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease Lewis says. For 20 years, statins have been shown to be largely safe and effective, with no cumulative side effects, for adults.




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