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Throwing A Punch At Parkinson's: Boxing Helps Agility, Daily Functioning

I'm on the heavy bag, throwing left jabs, ignoring the relentless blare of Kanye's "Drive Slow, Homie" played at a volume that would raise the dead. I punch to a one-two count: left jab, right cross. I'm working as hard as I've ever worked, and even in this unheated gym I sweat as if it's a sauna....

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    What Google's 'Gboard' Can Do That iPhone's Normal Keyboard Can't

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    Between The Lines: Coloring Books Can Help Adults Ease Stress, Depression, Grief

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    Computer Screens Change How You Think About What You Read, Researchers Find

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Free Student Matinee at Theaterworks

On Saturday students and faculty (with school identification) get in free at the 2:30 p.m. matinee performance of “The Call” at Theaterworks in Hartford. Act fast: Tickets are first come. Call the box office at 860-527-7838 or stop by the theater to reserve tickets.

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    Those fretting over the effect that small screens have on big news stories may be able to breathe a little easier. A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows, somewhat surprisingly, that people reading on mobile devices actually spend more time with longer articles on their phones than they...

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        Students Are Stunned At Teaching Assistant's Secret Identity

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            CNET: Best Gaming Laptops Of 2016

            Time was, if you were into PC gaming, you'd need a desktop monstrosity the size of a small refrigerator in order to run all the high-end graphics and processing required. No longer. Here are four laptops that will let you get your game on, on the go. HP Omen CNET rating: 4 stars out of 5 (Excellent)...

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                Your Password Written All Over Your Face: Selfies Help Fight Identity Theft

                The selfie is about to get serious. Already ubiquitous at parties and for capturing Instagram-worthy landscapes, the act of raising a phone to your face and finding the perfect photo angle could take on a whole new role in people's finances. Some banks, tax agencies and tech companies are making...

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