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NEWS 
April 22, 2022 T-Mobile US is bringing back the Unlimited Google Photos storage
Last year Google stopped offering unlimited photo backup, which saved photos at a reduced quality, after discontinuing the original quality storage that was available to Pixel buyers. Now there’s a way to get it back, however, instead of being exclusive to Pixel owners, it will only be available to T-Mobile subscribers in the US. The $15 a month plan […]
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CLOTHING 
March 24, 2019 Researchers create ‘smart clothing’ to prevent back pain
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Back pain is the number one cause of disability, and accounts for more than 264 million lost work days per year. Now researchers at Vanderbilt University have developed clothing to prevent back pain. They call it smart underwear. Whether it’s lifting something or bending down, daily activities can put a strain on […]
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November 8, 2017 M&S speeds up shutdown of clothing and scales back Simply Food
Marks & Spencer is slowing down expansion of its food halls. Photograph: Alamy Marks & Spencer is speeding up plans to close underperforming clothing departments and slamming the brakes on expansion of its Simply Food chain as the company fights for its future on the high street. “We have made good progress in remedying the […]
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COUPONS 
September 15, 2017 Insurers cutting back on drug coupons amid concerns over consumer costs
John Ellmann, 59, of Highwood, speaks about his struggle with affording his medicine; his health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, has put limits on coupons he uses for his copay. (Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune) With many drug prices rising, consumers often pull out coupons or discount cards from drugmakers to save money when they buy medications […]
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July 27, 2017 4Cs offers free gently used clothing for back to school
As an added bonus, each child is invited to take home two books and a stuffed animal from the store. Literacy is an important part of the Caring Children, Clothing Children mission. More than 80 4Cs volunteer tutors help about 200 children who are reading below grade level in Martin County elementary schools. Now in […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
July 21, 2017 Back to the future for Tour of Homes
Simplicity by Hayden Homes will debut a tiny house on the Tour of Homes running July 22-30 in Eugene, Springfield, Coburg and Veneta. The 600-square-foot home is in a new subdivision of homes less than 1,064 square feet in size. (Kelly Lyon/The Register-Guard) This year’s Tour of Homes running July 22-30 in Lane County may […]
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ELECTRONICS 
February 7, 2017 Extreme Content Creators, GoPro Karma Drone Is Back
As far as drones go, the GoPro Karma was one of the most anticipated drones in 2016. At first glance the Karma looked great (and still does by the way.) It had some great features, a lot of accessories, and of course it was part of the GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) brand. Its success seemed pretty much […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
November 29, 2016 22 Ways to Renew Your Spirit and Get Your Mojo Back
You may not be able to control the unexpected challenges that come your way. But you can put tools, tips and suggestions in place to deal with the bad news, the blahs and the loss of enthusiasm we all experience from time to time — and get your mojo back. How to Get Your Mojo Back Exercise […]
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ELECTRONICS 
October 3, 2016 Star Trek at 50: A Look Back at How It Helped Inspire Todays Tech
Star Trek at 50: A Look Back at How It Helped Inspire Todays Tech HIGHLIGHTS The show was one of the influences behind the creation of mobile phones The PADD looks similar to today’s tablet computers Digital sImulation seen in The Next Generation similar to virtual reality Star Trek first took viewers on a voyage […]
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COMPUTERS 
September 23, 2016 Star Trek at 50: A Look Back at How It Helped Inspire Todays Tech
HIGHLIGHTS The show was one of the influences behind the creation of mobile phones The PADD looks similar to today’s tablet computers Digital sImulation seen in The Next Generation similar to virtual reality Star Trek first took viewers on a voyage to the Final Frontier 50 years ago on September 8, 1966. That’s when the […]
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NEWS 
September 4, 2016 What’s Holding Back African-American Entrepreneurs?
Of all racial groups, African-Americans are the least likely to bring their startup efforts to fruition. According to the U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), an annual survey of a representative sample of the adult-age population of the United States, conducted as part of an effort to track entrepreneurial activity across countries and time, established business […]
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NEWS 
September 1, 2016 Pokemon Go Update Brings Back Throw XP, Revamped Nearby Pokemon Feature
Pokemon Go Update Brings Back Throw XP, Revamped Nearby Pokemon Feature HIGHLIGHTS Update available on both App Store and Google Play Bug for not getting XP for landing a better throw fixed Nearby Pokemon feature is being tested with a subset of users Last week, an update to augmented reality hit game Pokemon Go brought […]
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