| Editor's Note | Your zzz's gone AWOL?
Everyone I know has a sleep story.They wake up at 3. They can't stay awake past 9. They have sleep apnea -- or their bed partner does.Irregular sleep patterns can produce serious health consequences, from an increased risk of cancer to hormonal disruptions affecting stress levels, growth, diet -- even the ability to have children.In fact, sleep deprivation is a common technique among interrogators seeking to break a a prisoner's will.Today's cover story not only explains the different sleep stages, but it offers solutions on how to get a better's night sleep. And before popping a pill, read our guide on which insomnia drugs work best for which people -- and what side effects they bring.It just may help you get back on track.-- JOAN CHRISSOS jchrissos@MiamiHerald.com .
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Even with the apparent shift in power with Warner Bros. going Blu-ray Disc exclusive this June, Microsoft, one of the founding supporters of HD DVD, reiterated its faith in the high-definition optical format. Speaking to 1up during CES 2008, Microsoft corporate VP Jeff Bell said regarding the Warner announcement, "We were disappointed with the announcement. It has a consequence. I will tell you that we are committed to HD-DVD and still have some great partners -- Universal, Paramount, DreamWorks -- these are great participants in the format. We have sold very well the HD-DVD accessory." While Microsoft has been very forthcoming with Xbox 360 console sales figures, the company rarely mentions the sales of its HD DVD add-on accessory. According to NPD Group's report released in November 2007, the Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on drive accessory has sold a collective 269,000 units in the U.S., making for a 3.4 percent attach rate with the console.
First Tee of Naples/Collier joins with ACE Group Classic
Wednesday, the chapter announced a partnership with The ACE Group Classic, Southwest Florida's Champions Tour event. The First Tee will be one of the tournament charities, and also host a fund-raising dinner on the Friday of tournament week, Feb. 15, at Quail West Golf & Country Club. “I think it's something that can be a staple for our tournament,'' Camp said of the dinner. Bonita Springs resident and Champions Tour majors winner Peter Jacobsen will take part in the dinner, and Camp said other players will do so as well. “It's almost like a pro-am without the golf,'' Camp said. Tables are still available for the dinner. “Our goal with the event is frankly to get the word out to the local golf and business community about what the First Tee is all about,'' said chairman Chris Gray.
Vista at one year: Progress and pain
Microsoft released Windows Vista to the world one year ago with ads likening the new PC operating system to such awe-inspiring moments as the first American spaceflight and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Charles Walling just wants it to work with his printer. The retired Seattle warehouseman has spent hours on the Dell tech support line, installed all the drivers and, yes, double-checked all the cords and plugs. No luck. The cause of the problem isn't clear, but Walling knows one thing: The same printer worked with Windows Vista's predecessor, Windows XP. .
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