Topic: California
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GMO, Organic, and six other food labels you should know
A quick, easy guide to eight commonly seen (and misunderstood) food labels, from 'GMO' to 'grass-fed.'
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5 memoirs to add to your 2013 reading list
A new crop of memoirs takes readers to the worlds authors once knew.
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3 novels with unforgettable main characters
These protagonists will still be on your mind long after you've reached the last page.
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How much do you know about California? Take our quiz.
There's California and then there's the rest of the United States. If you have Hollywood, the Golden Gate, earthquakes, volcanoes, Death Valley, and the Lakers, what else do you need? If you're a Californian, see how well you know your state. If you're not, see if you can pass yourself off as one.
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Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home
Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
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In Florida, lukewarm welcome for drought-resistant landscaping
The lawn-free look conserves water, but takes some getting used to for those accustomed to manicured grass.
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Robots advance, consumers stall
More robots are in the marketplace but a 'Frankenstein complex' prevents their wide acceptance, among other things.
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Silicon Valley's next big thing: 'clean tech'
Engineers aim to transform solar, fuel-cell, and biofuel projects into viable industries.
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Backstory: Saving the planet, one car at a time
Switching an old convertible to run on plug-in power is tricky, expecially in front of an expectant crowd. Part 2 of two.
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How do you make electronics easier to recycle?
A UN-led group is grappling with the growing crisis of high-tech trash.
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Catalogs promise a Garden of Eden
Tips for getting the most out of mail-order shopping for seeds and plants.
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The versatile begonia puts its best leaf forward
Grown for their colorful, shapely foliage, these houseplants are a dream to grow and share with friends.
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