Light up your home’s exterior – from the front door to the backyard – with the new Philips Hue outdoor line of products

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SOMERSET, N.J., March 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Philips Lighting (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the first products in its highly anticipated Philips Hue outdoor range, available for purchase this summer in the United States. Consumers can extend their Philips Hue smart lighting experience to any outdoor area, from the driveway and the front door to … Read more

The time is now to incorporate Scandinavian style into decor

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As homeowners look for ways to refresh their spaces, Scandinavian style has become ever more prominent and popular among designers and interior decor experts. The clean, modern, minimalist aesthetic shows up in interiors and exteriors, from streamlined furniture to low-maintenance landscaping. Here’s how to achieve a Nordic look in your own home: Perhaps the most … Read more

See the Modern Family Cast Offer Messages of Support to Parkland Shooting Survivors

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The cast of Modern Family is saying #NeverAgain to gun violence in America. In an exclusive PSA for Everytown for Gun Safety, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nolan Gould, Sarah Hyland, Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vergara and Ariel Wintercome together to stand with the survivors of the Feb. 14 shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. “We sent our condolences and support to the students of Parkland,” Ferguson, … Read more

Gardening Tips from the High Plains Food Bank

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Since August 2009, the Garden project has served as a full production urban farm and the cornerstone of our Nutrition Education Program. In 2010, the one-acre site produced 20,000 lbs of fresh produce including watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, beans, and many herbs. Have your own garden? Please consider “Plant a Row for the … Read more

Honeywell creates voice-controlled thermostat for hotel rooms

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Honeywell is tapping into the trends of increased automation and the use of voice technology with the launch of its latest thermostat for the hospitality industry. The Inncom e7 Thermostat has Amazon Alexa integration, so guests can control room temperature, lighting, drapery and amenities services simply by talking. “The e7 is the first enterprise-grade voice-ready … Read more

Senators probe $31K dining set for Carson’s office

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Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan is pressing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to explain how it decided to spend more than $31,000 for a custom-made hardwood dining set for Secretary Ben Carson’s office. Peters, the ranking Democrat on the Senate’s Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management Subcommittee, wrote to HUD with two colleagues this … Read more

Apple Employees Keep Walking Into Windows at High-Tech New Headquarters

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At one of the world’s most expensive office buildings, employees have been getting headaches — and not because their bosses are unbearable. Apple Park, the $51-billion headquarters of Apple, is a true feat of architecture, but one that could actually pose a threat to the health of the 13,000 employees it houses. A scoop from the San … Read more

You’ve been ‘wasting money’ on THIS cleaning product… so here’s what you should be using instead

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A colony of germs can grow back to its original size within hours of getting zapped by an antibacterial spray – making them less effective than bar soap. GETTY – CONTRIBUTOR 2 A top scientist has warned that Brits are spending a fortune on useless cleaning products Get the best Sun stories with our daily … Read more