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Contemporary world map from easyart.com
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Want to add interest to a plain wall? This graphic map is ideal for making a statement There's nothing like a bold piece of art to liven up a plain room, and we love this black and silver world map. It would be perfect hung above a fireplace in a

SRS Nails Down Surround Sound For Internet Streaming
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Internet streaming is definitely becoming a major factor in home entertainment. Internet streaming applications are finding their way into TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, and even Home Theater Receivers. While strides have been made in delivering higher

NuVision To Show Off New High-End LCD TVs at CEDIA
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In advance of the 2010 CEDIA EXPO, which takes place in Atlanta, Ga from Sept 22-26, high-end LCD TV maker NuVision hosted a webinar this past week to give the Press a preview of what it will be exhibiting. NuVision caters to high-end consumers that not

Rue Magazine has Arrived
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While I continue to drool you should go check it out. Photo © Emily Anderson/Rue Magazine

How To Start a Plant Collection Garden
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Start Small: Like any collection, the point isn't to go out and buy the whole thing in a weekend. It's fun to start with one inspiring 'first' and then build from there. Do Some Research: Collections are more fun when you're learning about something new.

Water as a Garden Accent
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The huge pond at the Cojuangco estate in Bacolod features a footbridge. The sound of rushing, flowing water is always soothing to the mind. It isnt a surprise then that water plays a pivotal element in the garden. Fountains, ponds, and waterfalls not

Want to thwart climate change? Paint roof white
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NEW YORK - Herb Van Gent points his infrared gun at a square of still unpainted gray shingle and clicks the trigger. He gets an immediate temperature reading: 143 degrees and rising. Then he aims it 5 feet away to a square of roof I have just painted: 98

Wallpaper Epiphany
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Cole and Son nuances that escaped you the day before. The answer: wallpaper. Over the last 20 years, I think wallpaper has lost its appeal for its uniqueness during resale or perhaps the cost of its labor, but after looking at my bathroom and bedroom

Mamas & Papas launches new collection
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Create a tranquil nursery scheme with chunky knits and textured fabrics Looking for nursery decorating ideas? Mamas & Papas has launched a new range of children's accessories for autumn/winter. The Millie & Boris collection is a soothing alternative to

Home Theater Term of the Week - DVD-Audio
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DVD-Audio Disc is high-resolution audio format that utilizes the same type of bit signal process (PCM) as that of the current CD standard (with extended Dynamic range and several sampling rates, and bit rates ranging from 12 to 24bits) but takes

LCD Panel Glut May Lower TV Prices
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As the economy continues to stagnate, consumers are spending less money, and that also includes decreased purchases of new TVs. As a result, LCD panel makers have an increasing supply of unsold units. Although this has caused LCD panel production to slow

The SF20 cheat sheet
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Courtesy Hedge Gallery / Courtesy Hedge Gallery Horst Bruning lounge chair, Germany, c. 1968, from Hedge Gallery. "SF20 will be a marvelous occasion to experience the arts of the 20th century all under one roof and further the conversation of what is

The history of modernism in American design
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Sherry Griffin / Alison Speer Rare high-backed sofa, right, with solid wood frame by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s. It's hard to remember there was a time when even the word "modernism" felt dangerous - almost like the word "communism" for some. In the

Confessions of a greedy bean eater
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So the weekend started well, with plenty of sun and a visit from the very charming Richard Swann, Demeter man and editor of bi-annual biodynamic journal Star and Furrow, talking about our plans and planting. Ended less well, with stupid, impatient,

Plan beautiful borders for your garden
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Clients ask for borders with no bare earth. Ever. At Westonbirt in the Italian Garden, which I wrote about recently, the bare winter parterres were once planted in a pattern of holly leaves stuck into the soil. We have not resorted to that yet (although

Dazzling DIY Halloween Decorations
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Cast a sparkly Halloween spell with these quick crafts glimmering with bewitching baubles and ghoulish glitter. A little shimmer (or a lot!) adds notice-me pop to any eerie creation. loading.. Share The Shining halloween, decorated pumpkins, rhinestones

Gardening week ahead: Force hyacinths for Christmas
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If you have pots or bowls without drainage holes, use bulb fibre when planting. Bulb fibre contains charcoal, which helps keep the soil sweet. Don't overwater. When using pots with drainage holes, plant in a soil-based or peat-substitute compost. Place a

Gardening week ahead: Honey fungus
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The only symptom you may notice is the death of a tree or shrub; watch for early symptoms such as foliage discolouration, dieback of branches, and early autumn leaf colour and leaf fall. Severe infection can cause plants to bleed or the bark to split

Gardening week ahead: Force hyacinths for Christmas
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If you have pots or bowls without drainage holes, use bulb fibre when planting. Bulb fibre contains charcoal, which helps keep the soil sweet. Don't overwater. When using pots with drainage holes, plant in a soil-based or peat-substitute compost. Place a

Gardening week ahead: Potato scab and cooking problems
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Dry, scabby patches or spots appear on the skin of the potato, which can become cracked and pitted. However, potatoes are still edible. To prevent scab, water plants regularly, especially at the tuber-forming stage. Improve moisture retention in the soil

Rainwater can help with dry seasons
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Rain. Sometimes there doesn't seem to be enough. Other times there is too much. There is a tendency to think that there isn't an awful lot we can do to control the rain - and maybe there isn't - but there is a lot we can do to minimise problems caused by

House Calls
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Our weekly column invites Washington area readers to submit rooms that need decorating help. Rooms are matched with local designers who propose ideas for a makeover. Submit rooms to makeover@washpost.com. This week's room: First-time homeowners Jason and

Pioneer VSX-1020-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - Product Review
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The Pioneer VSX-1020-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver provides practical features and good audio performance in an affordable package. Some features include 3D compatibility, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoding and Dolby Pro Logic IIz audio processing, six

Cheat sheet to SF20 must-see exhibitors
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Courtesy Hedge Gallery / Courtesy Hedge Gallery Horst Bruning lounge chair, Germany, c. 1968, from Hedge Gallery. "SF20 will be a marvelous occasion to experience the arts of the 20th century all under one roof and further the conversation of what is

ADA-compliant toilet options abound
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Q: Please let me know about ADA-compliant toilets. We have a normal toilet as well as grab bars. My husband uses a walker at all times and has a difficult time sitting down and getting up from our toilet. Is there a catalog of items and information about

Pepper the pooch lacks pep after ACL surgery
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Q: My 12-year-old dog, Pepper, recently had surgery for a ruptured ACL (), and she's been timid about taking walks ever since. It probably doesn't help that I carry her up and down stairs and pick her up to put her on the bed (I made a ramp but she won't