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ALL DEALS 
April 25, 2017 Earth Day 2017: All the Best Freebies and Deals
The latest in the never-ending lineup of days with freebies and deals is Earth Day, celebrated this Saturday, April 22. As you’d imagine, the promotions and giveaways have an eco-friendly twist—with most offers emphasizing healthy, sustainable products and practices. Evos: All customers get a free organic milkshake on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., […]
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NEWS 
April 24, 2017 Malaria: Kenya, Ghana and Malawi get first vaccine
The world’s first vaccine against malaria will be introduced in three countries – Ghana, Kenya and Malawi – starting in 2018. The RTS,S vaccine trains the immune system to attack the malaria parasite, which is spread by mosquito bites. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the jab had the potential to save tens of thousands […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
April 24, 2017 After Knee or Hip Replacement, No Place Like Home
Growing numbers of Americans are outliving their joints. More than a million operations are done annually to replace worn-out knees and hips, and that number is expected to skyrocket in the coming decades as the population ages. Joint replacements typically restore lost mobility, making it possible for people to get health-enhancing exercise and enjoy countless […]
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ELECTRONICS 
April 24, 2017 How to Recycle Old Electronics
We love our devices—our TVs, laptops, tablets, and perhaps most of all, our mobile phones, those pocket-size miracles of computing power. In fact, Gartner, a tech research company, estimated that 1.9 billion cell phones were bought in 2015. That’s around one for every four people alive. But each of those devices eventually reaches the end […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
April 24, 2017 Modern Comfort and Luxury at apartment Designed by Interjero Architektura
Luxurious and modern, two storey apartment located in Vilnius, Lithuania designed by architectural studioInterjero Architektūra. The sparse design features exquisite materials palette (marble, wood, leather and rich textures), a decor combination between modern comfort and luxury and characteristic color combinations alternating bold dark and tranquil lights. The first floor features open plan kitchen and living […]
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ELECTRONICS 
April 24, 2017 New 3-D printing method creates shape-shifting objects
A team of researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and two other institutions has developed a new 3-D printing method to create objects that can permanently transform into a range of different shapes in response to heat. The team, which included researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Xi’an Jiaotong University […]
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CLOTHING 
April 24, 2017 Stanford University scientists make cool clothing
Scientists from the Stanford University have engineered a low-cost plastic material that could result in clothing that cools the wearer, reducing the need for energy-consuming air conditioning in hot climates. The material works by allowing the body to discharge heat in two ways, making the wearer feel nearly four degrees Fahrenheit cooler. The research, carried […]
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COUPONS 
April 22, 2017 How many coupons in the Sunday paper
How many coupon inserts will we have in the Sunday paper on April 23, 2017? There should be 2 inserts in the paper this weekend including 1 SmartSource and 1 RedPlum. You should be able to see a preview of many of the coupons we will get by each Friday at HotCouponWorld.com. We won’t get […]
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ELECTRONICS 
April 22, 2017 MY MACBOOK A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR ELECTRONICS BAN AIRPORT THIEVES
New security regulations from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.K.’s Department for Transport ban passengers flying from certain Middle East and North African airports to the U.S. and U.K. from bringing electronics bigger than a smartphone into the cabins. Laptops, e-readers, tablets, cameras, and more will now have to be checked in at […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
April 22, 2017 New Orleans home and garden calendar, April 22, 2017
SATURDAY SHOTGUN HOUSE TOUR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., headquarters at Santa Fe Restaurant, 3201 Esplanade Ave. The self-guided tour will feature seven renovated shotgun houses in the Faubourg St. John neighborhood. $25 advance, $30 day of tour, available at headquarters. (504) 581-7032, prcno.org MONOGRAMMING WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. to noon, Gallier House, 1126 Royal St. […]
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COUPONS 
April 21, 2017 SavingsAngel: Saving big cash with coupons
Mlive Media Group file photo Josh Elledge is chief executive “Angel” of SavingsAngel.com, a website that teaches consumers how to save money through a free money savings video eCourse and podcast. SavingsAngel also provides hundreds of 50 percent off or better deals each week to members by matching local grocery and drug store sales with […]
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COMPUTERS 
April 21, 2017 New quantum liquid crystals may play role in future of computers
These images show light patterns generated by a rhenium-based crystal using a laser method called optical second-harmonic rotational anisotropy. At left, the pattern comes from the atomic lattice of the crystal. At right, the crystal has become a 3-D quantum liquid crystal, showing a drastic departure from the pattern due to the atomic lattice alone. […]
