The iPhone5 Sets Sales Records

When the iPhone5 was announced earlier this month, people responded with over 2 million orders in the first 24 hours.

Are you getting the new iPhone? If so, you'll have lots of company. Apple announced that the pre-orders for the iPhone5, the newest version of the most popular smartphone, were double the number of the previous record-holder, the iPhone4S. Pre-orders from Apple.com now have a wait time of 2-3 weeks. So what's new? It's thinner (.3 inches), taller (4.87 inches) and lighter (3.95 oz) than the 4S and increases the display size from 3.5 inches diagonally to 4 inches. This allows for an extra row of App icons and of course, larger viewing surface for photos and videos. It has an extra microphone, improved noise-cancelling and wide-audio sound. The camera is upgraded and includes panorama capability. The glass back has been replaced with metal …

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Technology For Monitoring Heart Health

Wireless innovations to monitor heart health are advancing rapidly.

February 14 is not the only day to think of hearts and flowers and the one you love. American Heart Month lasts all 28 days or in this Leap Year all 29 days. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America.  Every year, nearly 800,000 have a first heart attack and almost 500,000 experience a second or additional heart attack. While telling the ones you love how much they mean to you, consider how much you mean to them.  Here are some lifestyle areas to consider to help your heart. Number 1 is check with your doctor! Exercise regularly. Walking, rowing, dancing and many more options exist. Mix them up to keep your exercise routine interesting and you …

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Sally Spangler

11:12 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

OK - that is nice. BUT - what percentage of the population across the US follows these plans so that we do not have heart problems? At what age is it too late to embrace these plans? The biggest question - why bother? To live longer? To really take part in today's world - who is willing to hire someone,particularly a woman over 60 in work she has been doing for 30 years? Get real!   more ›