Gardening sans soil

Though soil has always been the most natural medium for growing plants, it comes with a host of problems. As garden soil is a living, breathing material, it often contains harmful bacteria and is the source of many soil-borne diseases. Battling these pests is the constant bane of every gardener. Inert soil-less mediums have the … Read more

Apple details how it developed the iPhone X’s ‘Portrait Lighting’ feature

While the iPhone today is capable of taking absolutely stunning and arguably best-in-class photos, that wasn’t always the case. Going back in time a bit, the original iPhone camera was nothing special. In fact, the original iPhone camera wasn’t even respectable relative to what other smartphone manufacturers were releasing at the time. Over time, though, … Read more

Paul Ryan moves to replace election security official

The White House and House Speaker Paul Ryan are looking to replace a federal official who’s been working to protect election systems from possible Russian cyber attacks. According to Reuters, Matthew Masterson, who holds a seat picked by the House Speaker and formally nominated by the president, won’t be re-appointed as a commissioner for the US … Read more

Comment: Oyo vs Zo Rooms: A forced marriage is never a happy one, Tiger should learn

It was an office in Delhi’s dusty Okhla industrial area with walls painted in graffiti and a few employees dozing off in the nap room. It was in 2015 that I visited the Zo Rooms office. I was called by their spokesperson after a story I filed based upon court documents where Oyo had sued … Read more

HOW TO GIVE YOUR BATHROOM A SPA-WORTHY MAKEOVER FOR UNDER $100

In the world of luxury spa treatments, $100 can get you a massage, a facial, or a sesh in aninfrared booth that people are obsessing over recently.  It can also get you an entirely new bathroom that will make you feel like you never need to go to an actual spa again. It’s no secret that WC’s have become the … Read more

Forbes Travel Guide gives Dining Room at The Inn on Biltmore Estate a 4-star designation

A city that made the Forbes Travel Guide’s 18 Top Destinations Of 2018 now also has a 4-star restaurant to its credit. The Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its annual Star Rating list this week, with Asheville’s Dining Room at The Inn on Biltmore Estate a new Forbes Travel Guide 4-star restaurant. The Inn on Biltmore Estate maintains … Read more

UPDATE: 3 arrested in Henderson door-kick burglary case

UPDATE ON FEB. 22: Henderson police say they arrested three people Wednesday night in connection with this case. Officials identified those who were arrested as 35-year-old Dominiquie Waynetril Williams, 26-year-old Billy Dee Williams, and 28-year-old Regla Milagros Gorra. On Feb. 21 around 4:35 p.m., Henderson Police were called to the 70 block of Kind Avenue and … Read more

Editorial: Lighting switch not necessary

The Lawrence City Commission should follow the recommendation of city staff and continue using its current LED lighting for city street lamps, despite an effort by some to get the city to change. At a meeting tonight, commissioners will consider city staff’s recommendation to continue using LED lighting that emits a blue-rich white light. Some … Read more

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Forays into Home Automation Space

Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, one of the fastest growing FMCG companies in India has launched Wipro Z Nxt, an integrated home automation solution. This highly affordable system enables the user to transform any ordinary home into a smart home, where the complete household can be controlled from any smart devices, anywhere in the world. … Read more