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December 11, 2017 How good is H&M’s clothing recycling program?
People walk past the window of a H&M store in Paris, France. Credit: Regis Duvignau/Reuters The clothes we wear come with their own environmental baggage. Consider that a cotton T-shirt requires roughly 700 gallons of water to produce. Each year, the production of polyester emits roughly 1.5 trillion pounds of greenhouse gases. As the fashion industry […]
HOME & GARDEN December 10, 2017 How new furniture materials are transforming home interiors
Designers with an eye on the future often take their cue from the past. With technological advances enabling materials to be used in ways not previously possible, architects and interior decorators are putting a modern twist on old favourites – and introducing concepts that push the boundaries of the most fertile imaginations. Lighting is ripe […]
CLOTHING November 23, 2017 Rent the Runway changed the way I shop, and I first tried it on Cyber Monday – here’s how much this year’s deal will save
Bryan Bedder / GettyYou can get unlimited access to designer clothing for less than $10 an item. Rent the Runway is offering a Black Friday deal of 25% off orders of $100 or more. The discount applies to the first month of Rent the Runway Unlimited , which typically costs $159. Rent the Runway’s unlimited subscription allows you to […]
CLOTHING November 23, 2017 Animal Crossing clothes: How to change appearance and get new clothing in Pocket Camp
In a game about customisation, Animal Crossing clothes are one of the most important parts of changing your appearance. There are several ways to get new clothing in Animal Crossing Pocket Camp, and despite a warning during the tutorial, it’s thankfully very easy to edit your villager – from their face to hair, eye colour and more […]
COUPONS October 12, 2017 How does your grocery store handle coupons?: Coupon Counselor
Grocery stores in central Pa. have similar coupon policies, but make sure you know the details before you go.(Dan Gleiter, PennLive.com/file) How well do you know your grocer, and how do they handle coupons? All stores in our area that take coupons will also double those coupons up to $1. For example, a 50 cent coupon […]
ELECTRONICS October 6, 2017 Intel ‘Loihi’ Self-Learning AI Chip Is Neuromorphic, Mimicking How the Brain Functions
HIGHLIGHTS Intel’s Loihi self-learning chip likely to raise the bar for AI It is currently a test chip It will be made available to select university and institutions in 2018 Intel has announced a self-learning neuromorphic chip that could raise the bar for artificial intelligence. Codenamed Loihi, Intel’s self-learning AI chip is said to mimic […]
CLOTHING October 2, 2017 How to Stop Wasting Money on Clothes
You spend hours trying on clothes, you spend hundreds (maybe more!) buying those clothes, then you open your closet and, lo and behold, nothing worth wearing. It’s a common dilemma and a financially wasteful one, too. Here are some common traps we fall into when we shop and how to get more bang for your […]
COUPONS September 21, 2017 How many coupons in the Sunday paper?
How many coupon inserts will we have in the Sunday paper on September 24, 2017? This Sunday there should be 3 inserts including 1 SmartSource, 1 Redplum and 1 P&G!. Head to HotCouponWorld.com for a preview each week of many of the coupons we will get. We won’t receive all the same coupons on this list, but […]
HOME & GARDEN September 18, 2017 Spice up your home: how to create balcony gardens
Today’s urban living crunches spaces. We have been there. We know the effort involved in cramming a lot into tiny spaces. Living in an apartment can sometimes dash those dreams of spacious gardens. But here’s the rub. You don’t need a big space to have a great garden. An awesome garden can flourish in the […]
NEWS September 17, 2017 Here’s How to Find the TransUnion Credit Freeze Page
Wondering where to find the TransUnion credit freeze page? You’re not alone. The agency updated its website to make it harder to find. Last week, news broke that Equifax, a credit reporting agency, suffered a data breach. Over 143 million Americans had their data compromised, including Social Security Numbers. Equifax handled the situation poorly, even going […]
COUPONS September 12, 2017 Amazon Coupons: How to Find and Use Coupons on Amazon
It seems like every where you turn Amazon has its name on something new. The company has even launched its own grocery delivery service. As you know, not everything is cheaper through Amazon though. At a traditional store you can count on additional discounts and can even potentially use coupons to save more money. Is […]
ALL DEALS September 10, 2017 How to find legitimate deals on tech
We all want to get our hands on the latest in shiny new gadgetry. Unfortunately, the newest tech tends to come with the most premium prices. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. By keeping an eye out for seasonal price changes, annual product cycles, special offers, and refurbished devices, you can make […]
