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 PRO 48 refrigerator over one that calls my mother); there are plenty you … Read more
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 with public access, the Government has no plans to mandate the … Read more
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 Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF fell nearly 79 percent as investors … Read more
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 Chachoengsao in Thailand, visited the bathroom and screamed with horror after she … Read more
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 new deal is business as usual, as it will see “Aon … Read more
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 Chinese writing. Made of metal, they feature a slight curve, a … Read more
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 will meet with you at your home and on your schedule. … Read more
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. What you’re probably not thinking about is flooring. Flooring isn’t sexy. … Read more
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 one might want to make a list of what they expect … Read more
Now is the season of dreams, when gardeners flip through seed catalogs circling enticing pictures. As a child I did the same with the Sears catalog, until the toy section was filled with black marker. My parents pointed out that since I’d circled everything, Santa wouldn’t know what I really wanted, and I’d likely end … Read more