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Oct 30, 2009
In humans, taurine is claimed to improve memory and concentration, yet in studies conducted, taurine has been in the presence of caffeine and sugar, making it impossible to tell if it is effective or not. As John Lombardini, professor of pharmacology at Texas Tech remarked in Men's Health, 'They're crediting taurine with the benefits, but it could easily be the caffeine or something else.'
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Oct 30, 2009
'The recent slate of horror movies is pathetic,' said Rob Weiner, pop-culture author and an associate humanities librarian for the Texas Tech University Libraries. 'They aren't scary. There's nothing that captures the imagination. It's like Hollywood ran out of ideas.'
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Oct 30, 2009
Texas voters may consider 11 proposed amendments to the state constitution, which include adjustments to the property tax system and the creation of a fund to support emerging research universities like Texas Tech.
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Oct 30, 2009
The end of October holds more than one noteworthy day of significance. Saturday at midnight marks the beginning of the Mexican holiday El Dia de los Muertos, and the local festivities start Friday.
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