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HOME & GARDEN 
October 31, 2016 Would You Buy a Vegetable Garden That’s Fertilized by Fish Poo?
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. But have you ever considered having a garden that’s actually part of a fish tank? It might seem like an unconventional idea. But it’s actually an eco-friendly system that cuts down on the maintenance you have to do for both the plants and the fish. And now, thanks […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
October 31, 2016 Did You Know There was a Black Friday for Lawn and Garden?
Here are some statistics that might make anyone who operates a small business sit up and take notice. The average household spent $347 on lawn and garden last year. Sure, that may seem like a drop in the bucket when compared to the $335 billion in home improvement sales expected this year. But if you’re […]
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NEWS 
October 31, 2016 5 Incredibly Simple Steps for a More Creative Workplace
Which one would you pick: A job that inspires you to dream up some new idea every single day then work and build on them? Or one that needs you to do the same mindless, repetitive task day in and day out? That’s a no brainer. The first one, of course. The fact is, in today’s economy, a […]
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ALL DEALS 
October 29, 2016 How a reformist woman cop is improving lives of jail inmates in Maharashtra
The problem of undertrials spending a long time in prisons, sometimes in sub-human conditions, and without being prosecuted needs an altogether different response. Photo: AFP Mumbai: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the union home ministry has prison statistics for India for the year 2014. According to NCRB, by the end of 2014, various […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
October 29, 2016 The purity of a plain ‘barfi’, the incredible varieties of a ‘laddu’, the sugary swirls of a ‘jalebi’ evoke a deep passion
‘Barfis’. Photos: iStockphoto I love sweet things. I can kill for gooey chocolate cakes and fudgy brownies and tart cheesecakes. And a weekly injection of pound cake into my system is practically a medical necessity. But if this is love, sweet and romantic, then I also have to confess to a passion, an obsession, a […]
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NEWS 
October 29, 2016 What skills does a digital CIO need?
A digital CIO needs to have flexibility to work with new business models, be open to try new ideas and be able to take on feedback. Photo: iStock The Fourth Industrial Revolution has the potential to change how we live, do business and interact with friends, family, customers and colleagues. Every enterprise, and every CIO, […]
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ELECTRONICS 
October 27, 2016 A wearable alert to head injuries
Hard knocks to the head are a constant concern in contact sports – and not just in football or boxing, where recent attention has focused. Millions of girls and boys play hockey, soccer, lacrosse and other sports where blows to the head from collisions and falls are part of the game, even in youth leagues […]
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NEWS 
October 26, 2016 Got a No Man’s Sky PS4 Refund via PSN? Sony May Block You From Customer Support
HIGHLIGHTS Users have claimed that Sony has blocked them from customer support chat This comes after they have obtained refunds for No Man’s Sky Creating alternate accounts is a way to bypass this A little less than two months ago we reported that Sony, along with Amazon and Steam were offering refunds for sci-fi survival […]
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ELECTRONICS 
October 24, 2016 Apple’s iPhone, iPad, Mac Find a New Home in Macy’s Flagship New York Store
Apple’s iPhone, iPad, Mac Find a New Home in Macy’s Flagship New York Store Customers at Macy’s flagship store in New York will be able to wander over from eyeliner to iPads. Macy’s launched an Apple shop Friday at its Herald Square store, the first US department store with a hub devoted to the brand. […]
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ELECTRONICS 
October 23, 2016 Are Electronic Holiday Cards a Replacement for Real Cards?
This time of year, you want to send holiday greetings to all your clients and business contacts, but it’s time-consuming to handwrite notes, stuff them in envelopes, address them and mail them. Not to mention the fact that it’s a waste of natural resources. But are electronic cards (“ecards”) yet to the point of replacing […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
October 22, 2016 10 best herbs for a Home Garden
1/1010 essential herbs for a Home Garden Herbs are easy to grow and have infinite medicinal properties. Presently, when the world around you is fighting with incurable diseases like chikungunya, dengue and other fatal virals, these herbs are a must in your home garden. They will also prove to be your kitchen’s best friend. Images […]
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NEWS 
October 22, 2016 Adelle Iverson-Payne continues a Napa tradition
Long-time Napa resident Adelle Iverson-Payne and her daughter, Karen Wendel, can recall the days of making hundreds of candy leis. These leis were once the popular staples of Community Projects Inc.’s Fancy Fair fundraiser. Today, they are also easy-to-make treats for the holidays from Halloween to New Years. Iverson-Payne, who celebrated her 99th birthday on […]
