November 2, 2012

Clean-up from superstorm Sandy is just starting, but already some are asking if the hardest-hit areas should take precautions to prevent another such catastrophe. That could include the construction of seawall barriers to prevent flooding in New York City and less re-building along the Jersey shore where the storm devastated many vacation homes. Source Link

Couch potatoes can really learn from this -- a new study shows that middle-aged people improved their brain power by starting an exercise program. The sedentary adults who spent about two-and-a-half hours a week doing moderate to vigorous exercise found that their ability to think, recall and make quick decisions had improved significantly. Source Link


Black Friday is just three weeks away and some think it’ll bring record low prices for HDTV’s. One report says the after-Thanksgiving sales could feature 32-inch models priced as low as $139 and name-brand 50-inch L.E.D. flat screens under $500. And the hottest deals may be on screen sizes over 55 inches. Source Link