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Earth Day 2013: 5 gadgets that help make going green easy

With Earth Day 2013, here are five ways to head down a greener path. Sometimes, setting goals to shrink your carbon footprint are like New Year's resolutions. They don't last, and you move on. However, if you're serious about leading an eco-friendly lifestyle, there are some green gadgets that can help make the transition easier.
10 weird iPhone attachments

There’s more to the iPhone than the App Store. Chances are, if you eat, sleep, or sweat with an iPhone at your side, there’s an attachment that will make your life easier -- or at least more entertaining.
Evolution of the NFL: 16 ways the game has changed

Forty-seven years after the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles before a less-than-capacity crowd, let’s look back at some of the ways the NFL has changed.
Ten great car-related gifts

Car-related gifts are a great way to say thank you during the holidays. Click through this list for some great ideas for all ages and budgets.
Worst toys for Christmas 2012

From annoying, noisy toys that you want to hurl against the wall to just plain scary ones, here are the worst toys of 2012:

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Google Glass worries lawmakers, casino operators

New wearable computers are drawing concerns from some about policy and privacy issues. Others say such worries stem primarily from a fear of change. Discussions continue about the appropriate place for such technology in varied social situations.
Focus Was Shane Todd murdered over high-tech secrets?

Shane Todd, a US citizen working in Singapore, believed he had access to restricted tech. His death in 2012 was by suicide, say local authorities. But his family, suspecting murder, wants the FBI to take part in the investigation.
Opinion: The resurgence of vinyl records: why analog lives on

Vinyl sales are up, while CDs continue their downward slide. Like most boomers, I hauled my last turntable to Goodwill back in the ’80s. I recently bought another to hear my son’s new album, released on vinyl. Vinyl becomes personal in a way that digital music never does.
Earth Day 2013: 5 gadgets that help make going green easy

With Earth Day 2013, here are five ways to head down a greener path. Sometimes, setting goals to shrink your carbon footprint are like New Year's resolutions. They don't last, and you move on. However, if you're serious about leading an eco-friendly lifestyle, there are some green gadgets that can help make the transition easier.
Saving Money Xbox may drop to $99 by late May

A new Xbox console may be on the way, and that could mean deep discounts on the existing model next month. Could we see an Xbox under $100?
Saving Money Five electronics that won't get any cheaper

Over the years, several electronics devices have refused to drop in price. It might be time to go ahead and take the plunge on that Blu-ray player.
Saving Money The best and worst things to buy in April

Get a start on your Mother's Day gifts, but wait on vacuum cleaners and mattresses. Your complete guide to April shopping.
#RainbowNation: The rise of South Africa's 'black Twitter'

Twitter use is booming in South Africa and a loose, outspoken community of black tweeters are using the short-form platform to bypass traditional media and add their own voices to social debates.
Saving Money Best and worst things to buy in February

February is the shortest month of the year, but it's long on discounts for products including winter coats, home goods, and HDTVs. Here are February's best and worst buys.
10 weird iPhone attachments

There’s more to the iPhone than the App Store. Chances are, if you eat, sleep, or sweat with an iPhone at your side, there’s an attachment that will make your life easier -- or at least more entertaining.
Gun debate 101: Is the AR-15 as popular as the iPod?

The commando-style rifle, used in the Sandy Hook shootings, is now the most popular gun in America. Anticipating new gun-control measures, consumers are depleting stocks and driving up prices.
Evolution of the NFL: 16 ways the game has changed

Forty-seven years after the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles before a less-than-capacity crowd, let’s look back at some of the ways the NFL has changed.
Ten great car-related gifts

Car-related gifts are a great way to say thank you during the holidays. Click through this list for some great ideas for all ages and budgets.
Apple TV set on the way? Maybe, but don't hold your breath.

An Apple TV set is in an 'early stage of testing,' according to a new report. But there are no guarantees the device will ever see the light of day.
Worst toys for Christmas 2012

From annoying, noisy toys that you want to hurl against the wall to just plain scary ones, here are the worst toys of 2012:
Samsung Galaxy Muse, shaped like a skipping stone, on sale for $50

Samsung has released a small, sleek, smooth MP3 player called the Galaxy Muse. Move music from your Galaxy smartphone to the Galaxy Muse with a tap of your finger.
The Simple Dollar The case for getting rid of cable

Cable and internet are two monthly bills that most of us see as untouchable. But you can get by without either.
5 essential Black Friday apps

Going Black Friday shopping? These five free smartphone apps will help you find the best deals and stay organized on the big day. Happy shopping!
Saving Money Black Friday 2012: the best electronics deals so far

Black Friday is the perfect time to save big on the latest and greatest electronics. Here are some of the best Black Friday deals on tablets, smart phones, cameras and MP3 players.
Saving Money Black Friday 2012: the best TV deals so far

Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to buy a new TV, and retailers are rolling out the bargains in their Black Friday ads to mark the occasion Here are some of the best deals so far on HDTVs of every size.
'Breaking up is hard to do'

A Christian Science perspective.
Latin America Monitor Just days ahead of Venezuelan election, how are the Capriles and Chávez campaigns looking?

Capriles’s campaign comes off as very well run and professional, but without the sort of grassroots element seen in Chávez's, writes a guest blogger.
iPhone 5? The 11 best uses for your old iPhone

Here are 11 good ideas for an 'obsolete' iPhone:
Unplugging: One family puts away technology

No Twitter, no cell phones – one family was without gadgets for six days and, says Dad, was better for it.
The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016

Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.