Craftsman, Clutter and More/ Check Magazines for Home Tips
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The Washington Post  CAN'T DISTINGUISH SWAGS from jabots, valances or cornices? Tough to know the difference between box pleats and pencil pleats? Brisby and goblet pleats? Check out Southern Accents magazine's definitive guide to curtains. Also in the current issue: a Q&A with D.C.
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If you have a strong hunch on a niche, here's a handy investment.
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On Evansville Courier & Press: Lifestyle
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Okay, non-interview stuff first. I've recently picked up several 'shortcuts' from O'Reilly and Addison-Weseley.  I love this format.  For about 10 bucks, you can get a PDF only copy of a 50-100 page "book".  The shortcuts (so far at least) have been very focused, which allows them to cover a reasonable topic in sufficient depth without creating a monstrous 600+ page tome.  The shortcuts I've looked at so far have been timely, useful, and a great value.  October marks the beginning of Apress' push into Ruby and Ruby on Rails.    Apress also has Practical OCaml coming out soon to help soothe your inner functional programmer.  Now, on to interview news!
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Going green with certain home improvements can save you big.
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Gabe: We did a really awesome project (can I say it"s awesome, is that okay?) for Wired magazine. You can either go pick up the most recent issue and read it there or check it out on their site. They asked us to do a piece for them handicapping all three of the next generation systems. We tried to be as fair as we could and hopefully you"ll get a kick out of it.
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10 simple tips to protect your finances.
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Six tips for eco-conscious shopping on a budget.
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I recently moved from a small apartment in Oakland to a new house in Sacramento. The cat and I are adjusting quite well, thank you, though for about one month, I was without a kitchen. Or a water heater. Or downstairs flooring. It may not have been the best-laid renovation plan.
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You'd be a little crazy to shop for a home without considering the Internet, phone and TV options awaiting in a new neighborhood. But good luck finding that out, especially when it comes to new services.
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Last-minute shopping recommendations from consumer finance experts:
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(Photo: Barbara Alper/The New York Times) I like to eat, and I like to read, and pretty often I like to do them both at the same time. When I&#8217;m in need of solace, which is frequently enough, I tend to clear a big space on a table and spread out with a pile of magazines and [...].
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Tech types, send your folks to MAKEzine to find something you can improve on this Christmas. From cool toys with a high hackability quotient to endless electronic projects, this gift list for the nerds in the family is a winner. In Gear Factor.
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Magazine publishers are finding the checkout counter more appealing.
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Clearing my desk of assorted magazines, clippings, and junk not long ago, I came across two articles in my "consumer ethics" file. Both concerned SUV sales.
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Keep your art collection in your living room? Why, thatâs for novices.