All Stories from August 20, 2011 (Change date)
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Seeking peace in home decor? Give stone a chanceAug 20, 2011 9:00 am - It was in the ancient city of Bath, England, and particularly while relaxing in a stone-walled soaking pool in 2006, that Elizabeth “Pinky” Edens became enchanted with t...
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Thieves use hacking into auto anti-theft systemsAug 20, 2011 6:42 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Texting and driving don’t go well together — though not in the way you might think. Computer hackers can force some cars to unlock their doors and start ...
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New BlackBerrys improved, but lacklusterAug 20, 2011 6:15 am - Well before the iPhone, BlackBerry gained its “CrackBerry” nickname for its seemingly vital place in users’ lives. Lately, however, the surging popularity of Apple’s gad...
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Return of hosiery: Sheer torture or pure polish?Aug 20, 2011 6:15 am - NEW YORK — So you thought they were gone — gone forever — until Kate Middleton hit the scene. Then Marc Jacobs put them on the runway, Banana Republic partnered with “Ma...
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‘Rift’ pulls 1 million gamers onlineAug 20, 2011 6:15 am - A million Internet users have flocked to the fantasy world of “Rift” since its March release, in a trend that threatens games consoles such as Sony Corp.’s PlayStation a...
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Rachel Zoe’s life as a celeb stylist helps shape her lineAug 20, 2011 6:15 am - NEW YORK — Rachel Zoe’s four-month-old son will probably know his Christian Dior from Yves Saint Laurent before he can walk. At celebrity fittings or business meetings, ...
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Romanian tourism minister defends pricey dressAug 20, 2011 6:07 am - BUCHAREST, Romania — It’s only a dress, but it’s the talk of Romania. Controversial Tourism Minister Elena Udrea has sparked outrage with her star-printed Dolce & Gabban...
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Religion in the news: Indiana vouchers clearedAug 20, 2011 6:07 am - Indiana school voucher program wins in court INDIANAPOLIS — A judge declined to halt Indiana’s broad new school voucher program, allowing the law to remain in effec...
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Fashion gets mobile with new Snapette appAug 20, 2011 6:07 am - Co-founders and Harvard alumni, Jinhee Kim and Sarah Paiji, announced the beta launch of Snapette, an application that enables fashion-savvy women to discover and share ...
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Lady Gaga to design Christmas at BarneysAug 20, 2011 6:07 am - NEW YORK — Christmas is getting a makeover — Lady Gaga style: The singer and her team are going to reinterpret Santa’s workshop and put it on display at Barneys. She’ll ...