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NEWS 
March 17, 2017 Runaway New Zealand sniffer dog shot at Auckland airport
A security sniffer dog which escaped its leash and grounded flights at Auckland airport has been shot dead by police, triggering fury in New Zealand. Authorities said the dog, called Grizz, could not be captured after it ran off. The incident grounded 16 flights and caused delays for several hours. An airport official said the […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
March 17, 2017 New Orleans home and garden calendar, March 18, 2017
SALVAGE STORE MARCH MADNESS SALE: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except Sunday, Preservation Salvage Store, 1801 Marais St. The sale raises money for the Preservation Research Center and offers 50 percent off of cypress mantels, doors and more. Free. (504) 947-0038, [email protected] SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES MART: 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 17, 2017 Can we survive without electronics?
We had a server crash last week and we have spent days and days and days restoring data. During that process I became very aware of the things I do every day that are just automatically attached to an electronic device. I wear a device that counts my calories in and my calories out. It […]
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COUPONS 
March 15, 2017 Study: Most shoppers use grocery coupons
A new study shows most shoppers use coupons at the grocery store. According to the 2017 Coupon Intelligence Report, nine out of 10 shoppers said they use coupons when they buy groceries. 15% of shoppers said they always use coupons. That’s up from 10% in 2016. More than half of shoppers — 64% — said […]
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COMPUTERS 
March 15, 2017 Computers could get 100,000 times faster thanks to laser light pulses
Computers could in future run up to 100,000 times faster than today’s electronics after a team of researchers made a breakthrough in so-called ‘lightwave electronics’. The discovery by an international team that electrons in ultrafast laser pulses can be steered through a semiconductor, and at incredibly fast speeds, could even pave the way for quantum […]
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CLOTHING 
March 15, 2017 ‘Sexy’ clothing makes women seem more intelligent, study says
Unfortunately, women are still being judged by their looks Getty Images/iStockphoto It feels like women are constantly being told what to wear in order to make them look better, slimmer and more attractive because, believe it or not, in 2017 women are still being judged primarily by their looks. Yawn. It feels like women are […]
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ALL DEALS 
March 9, 2017 NHL trade deadline 2017 tracker: Full recap of all the deals
Kevin Shattenkirk #22 of the Washington Capitals skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 28, 2017 in New York City. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 4-1. (Bruce Bennett | Getty Images) PrintEmail By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on March […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
March 9, 2017 Uncomfortably Close to Home
Discarded neon signs, including a silver slipper and Aladdin’s lamp, await installation in the Neon Museum in Las Vegas. CreditMills Studio THURSDAY PUZZLE — Wait, what is this? I think I’ve heard tell of some mythical term for when you’re away from your office, and your devices have stopping binging, shaking and clanking, and your […]
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COMPUTERS 
March 9, 2017 HPE to Buy Nimble Storage for $1.09 Billion
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co said it would buy data storage provider Nimble Storage Inc for $1.09 billion (roughly Rs. 7,272 crores) in cash, to expand its presence in the fast-growing flash storage business. HPE Chief Executive Officer Meg Whitman has been focusing on a few areas such as networking, storage and technology services since the […]
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COUPONS 
March 7, 2017 Fabulous Super Doubles deals with Sunday coupons!
‘ There are some excellent deals at Harris Teeter through Tuesday with the Super Doubles promotion and the new coupons from the Sunday paper! You’ll find many FREE and very inexpensive buys! RedPlum insert with Sherwin Williams ad on front Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner, styling products, select, $2.99 – $4/2 coupon from 3/5 RP = […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 7, 2017 2 alleged members of MS-13 gang charged in teen’s murder
AUSTIN – More and more electronic gadgets are making their way to the wastelands, especially in Asia. Phones, computers and other appliances have led to 12.3 million tons of e-waste in five years. A study by the United Nations University shows e-trash is often dumped illegally, causing environmental problems. Tech products often contain lead and […]
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CLOTHING 
March 7, 2017 Classroom clothing store aims to serve students in need
Look good, feel good, do good— it’s the premise behind Tippecanoe Valley High School creating a boutique in one of their classrooms. The idea started after students needed to dress in business attire for a class assignment, but some student said they didn’t have professional clothing. June Yazel, who is an English teacher, got […]