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• Sometimes inertia helps: More workers save in their 401(k)

  08-06-2017 22:53 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK - Workers are more likely to be saving for retirement, at least among those eligible for a workplace plan, and lower-income employees have made some of the biggest ...
  
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• Frank Lloyd Wright Phoenix home given to architecture school

  08-06-2017 22:11 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  PHOENIX - A Frank Lloyd Wright house in Phoenix that the famous architect designed for his son and was saved from demolition by its current owner was donated Thursday to ...
  
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• Zika birth defects in US territories similar to other places

  08-06-2017 22:07 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK - A new report shows Zika birth defects were about the same in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories as in other places hit by the epidemic.About 1 ......
  
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• From Parthenon of banned books to pipe homes of refugees - documenta 14 kicks off

  08-06-2017 20:06
  
  KASSEL, Germany (Reuters) - A life-sized model of the Greek Parthenon - covered in forbidden books donated from around the world - stands in central Kassel right where Nazis once burned banned books.
  
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• Study finds link between domestic violence and some sporting events

  08-06-2017 18:05 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  CALGARY - Research from the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy suggests there's a connection between domestic violence and certain sporting events and holidays.The study found domestic violence calls ......
  
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• Drink: gin genies

  08-06-2017 18:00
  
  There’s a flavoured gin for every occasionThis Saturday, in case you weren’t aware of it, is World Gin Day. As if we need any encouragement. Gin sales are booming: in Majestic alone, they’re up 110% in the past year.You’d think the market was (to use an appropriate word) saturated, but still the new gins keep coming. Whether we actually need or want endless twists on the classic botanicals, I rather doubt, but maybe I’m wrong. Gin flavoured with nettles? You betcha.
  
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• Sigmund Freud and ghost emojis? It must be the arrival of Cher: the musical

  08-06-2017 17:58
  
  A stage version of the singer’s six decades in showbiz is heading for Broadway. We’ll be in the front row In these dark times, we must believe: there is one woman who can always be relied on to provide 140 characters of sweet relief. One woman whose political commentary is more vivid and rousing than all the CNN, MSNBC and Fox anchors combined. And as if coming to the rescue of the world when it most needs it, the great @Cher has announced that there will be even more of her aro
  
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• Next time on the grill, consider going big - dinosaur big

  08-06-2017 16:30 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Beef ribs are all the rage in the barbecue world these days.I first saw beef ribs 20 years ago in Nassau, Bahamas. Looking for the best local food, I asked ...
  
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• Why your credit cards shouldn't retire when you do

  08-06-2017 16:23 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  When her car trouble began, Beverly Dobratz, 70, assumed that years of responsible credit usage would qualify her for a new car loan with a low interest rate.Then the salesman ...
  
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• Father's day gift guide: from beer and backpacks to pickles and PJs

  08-06-2017 12:19
  
  Stuck for a present? There’s something for every dad in our gift guide Continue reading...
  
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• Android Phone Overheating And Battery Drainage

  08-06-2017 12:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I have the One Plus One Phone and I’m in general happy with the phone but over the last couple of month I noticed that my phone is getting hotter and hotter, especially around the camera and the battery is draining faster and faster. Now towards the end, the phone got almost boiling hot and the battery only lasted 4 hours! WHAAT!
  Now as you can see in the picture above, I managed to fix that problem and my phone runs faster than ever and the battery lasts over a day now.
  How did I do that?
  
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• Which Windows programs for more advanced users do you recommend?

  08-06-2017 11:23
  
  An earlier answer endorsed some programs for people setting up a new Windows PC, but Joakim would like some suggestions for more seasoned usersI’m not a programmer, but I consider myself a bit more advanced than the person addressed in your answer to your article, Which programs should I install when setting up Windows 10? You mentioned Agent Ransack in the comments. Which other more advanced apps/programs would you recommend? Joakim Continue reading...
  
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• Renovating with a Green Perspective: Tips for Keeping an Eco-Friendly Mindset

  08-06-2017 11:10
  
  We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.Renovating with a green perspective may be easier than you think. Source: Rinox Inc.Renovating with a green perspective presents a unique set of considerations and challenges. However, for those passionate about taking charge of their effect on the environment, doing so is well worth the effort.With a little forethought, green renovations can come ou
  
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• Women in eSports: 'Ignore the stereotypes and do what you want'

  08-06-2017 08:00
  
  Cyberbullying and the pay gap are just two of the hurdles facing female gamers, but that isn’t holding them back
  The day begins with a breakfast rich in protein and carbohydrates, followed by a workout designed to sharpen the reflexes and mental stamina. Next is an intense, eight-hour training session with the team in preparation for a forthcoming tournament.This is the typical day in a life of a woman who plays computer games in front of live audiences and millions of people online for a
  
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• Will we pay higher stamp duty as my girlfriend has inherited property?

  08-06-2017 08:00
  
  It seems we are liable for the 3% surcharge on the new-build we are buying in London, even though she has never lived in the house in Italy
  Q My girlfriend and I have been saving for some time towards buying a property. We currently rent a one-bedroom flat and are in the process of purchasing a new-build property in Acton, west London.As the legal side of our new-build purchase has developed, we have been shocked to learn that we will have to pay the 3% stamp duty surcharge. This is because a fe
  
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• Sporty hijabs encourage Muslim girls to hit field of play

  08-06-2017 07:20 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  PORTLAND, Maine - Muslim student athletes at one U.S. high school no longer have to be slowed down by worries that their headscarves might fall off.Deering High School in Portland, ......
  
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• Soup and prayers soothe apprehensive Chinese test takers

  08-06-2017 06:04
  
  MAOTANCHANG, China (Reuters) - The air crackles with anticipation in China's tiny eastern town of Maotanchang ahead of the "gaokao", the annual national college entrance exam more than 9 million...
  
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• Archaeologists discover Aztec ball court in heart of Mexico City

  08-06-2017 04:11
  
  MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The remains of a major Aztec temple and a ceremonial ball court have been discovered in downtown Mexico City, shedding new light on the sacred spaces of the metropolis that...
  
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• Mexico, DiCaprio and Carlos Slim craft plan to save endangered porpoise

  08-06-2017 04:10
  
  MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican government, tycoon Carlos Slim and U.S. actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Wednesday unveiled a joint plan to protect a tiny porpoise in the Gulf of California that has...
  
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• Court: Neighbours can sue pot grower for stinky smells

  08-06-2017 01:50 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  DENVER - A pot farm's neighbour can sue them for smells and other nuisances that could harm their property values, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.The 10th U.S. Circuit Court ......
  
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• Sudoku 3769 hard

  08-06-2017 01:01
  
  Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.For a helping hand call our solutions line on 0906 200 83 83. Calls cost £1.03 per minute from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may vary and mobiles will be considerably higher. Service supplied by ATS. Call 0330 333 6946 for customer service (charged at standard rate). Continue reading...
  
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• Quick crossword No 14,691

  08-06-2017 01:00
  
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• Cryptic crossword No 27,218

  08-06-2017 01:00
  
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