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Margaret Atwood: modern men need ‘etiquette books on how to behave’

Margaret Atwood has suggested that men need etiquette books to help them understand what may be expected of them “in the behaviour department”. Speaking to the BBC, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale was asked about her views on the #MeToo movement – having previously

Four High Tech Home Gadgets And Appliances In 2018

With a growing market for smart home gadgets, it’s hard not to associate today’s home goods with something high tech. And while I don’t think every appliance necessarily needs a touchscreen tablet or bluetooth connection to be considered great (I will gladly take The Sub-Zero and Wolf

Government has no plans to make smoking rooms compulsory in public buildings: Amy Khor

SINGAPORE: The Government does not plan to make smoking rooms compulsory in public places like sports complexes, office buildings and shopping malls, Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor said in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 6). “With smoking already disallowed in most buildings

BlackRock warns of risk as inverse volatility products sink

Monday’s stock market rout left two of the most popular ETPs, which investors use to benefit from calm rather than volatile conditions, facing potential liquidation, market participants said. The VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN sank 84 percent in after-hours trading, while the ProShares

Woman finds 10ft python inside her bathroom

The rescuers released the python into the wild after noting that the reptile was fit for survival. A woman was aghast when she opened the door of the bathroom in her house and found a huge python coiled up inside. Chalisa Sunthorn, 48, from

Actuaries now have a say in your security posture

Analysis Global mega-insurers Allianz and Aon have just given IT buyers and the security industry plenty to ponder by cooking up a deal with Apple and Cisco that makes users of those companies’ kit eligible for a special class of cyber insurance. Part of the

Nendo’s New Line Of House Goods Is A Minimalist Dream

The prolific Japanese design studio Nendo is back with a line of furniture and accessories that minimalism fans will go gaga over. One part of the series, created for the Chinese brand Zens, is a line of furniture that was inspired by the strokes of Japanese and

Save 60% on Flooring in February

When it comes to deciding on materials for your home improvement the choices can be overwhelming! 50 Floor takes the stress away with their approach to shopping and installation. Frances Scott joined us in the studio with more details. 50 Floor’s friendly and courteous sales associates

An explosion of flooring options

Hardwood floors come in a variety of woods, including hickory, ash and birch. If you’re thinking about what to get your special guy or gal for Valentine’s Day, you’re probably mulling over flowers, candy, fruit arrangements, a romantic dinner, or even an out-of-town getaway.

Durability, wear, cost are factors to consider in flooring

For The Herald-Dispatch When choosing wood floors one is not only presented with options in color and texture but types as well. Do you choose solid hardwood, engineered wood or laminate flooring? Each type has its positive aspects as well as its drawbacks, so