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Study uses 'House of Cards' to see if Canadian Netflix users like binge viewing

Study uses 'House of Cards' to see if Canadian Netflix users like binge viewing

TORONTO - Canadian Netflix subscribers have mostly chosen to savour the new Kevin Spacey political drama "House of Cards" rather than binge on it, suggests a study by Solutions Research Group Consultants.
Keep control on the home front

Keep control on the home front

New technology lets you monitor and manage home systems from remote locations
Emanu-El Synagogue design sends a message about architecture

Emanu-El Synagogue design sends a message about architecture

Victoria’s Congregation Emanu-El, Canada’s oldest synagogue and a National Historic Site, was built to speak to people who are fluent in the language of buildings, says a historian.

Adrian Chamberlain's Nudge, Nudge: 'Free stuff’ says a lot about us

People are getting carried away with this whole notion of giving away free stuff. You know what I mean. People clean out their basements.
Native shrub for the birds

Native shrub for the birds

Over the last few weeks, the large southern wax myrtle right outside my office has come alive with a feeding frenzy of birds. I’m paying close attention, because the feeding has been incredible.
A new purpose for old stuff: helping Haiti

A new purpose for old stuff: helping Haiti

NICHOLASVILLE, Kentucky — Steve and Andrea Kohlman’s garage looks as if someone raided a warehouse of vintage furniture with an updated colour palette, on-trend fabrics and professionally staged accessories.
States with more gun laws have fewer gun deaths, study says but which ones work is uncertain

States with more gun laws have fewer gun deaths, study says but which ones work is uncertain

CHICAGO - States with the most gun control laws have the fewest gun-related deaths, according to a study that suggests sheer quantity of measures might make a difference.
HEALTHBEAT: Govt panel says not yet to test that would diagnose more diabetes during pregnancy

HEALTHBEAT: Govt panel says not yet to test that would diagnose more diabetes during pregnancy

WASHINGTON - A change in testing could nearly triple the number of women diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy, but would catching milder cases help mother or baby? A government panel is urging more research to find that out before doctors make th
Can't find that perfect fabric or wallpaper? You can create it online

Can't find that perfect fabric or wallpaper? You can create it online

When Renee Pedro bought a house with mid-century décor, she decided to embrace the look. Drawing inspiration from the 1963 Philco oven in her kitchen, she began hunting for towels and table linens with a mod '60s vibe to complement the appliance.
Ask a Designer: Bring outdoor space alive with variety of new lighting options

Ask a Designer: Bring outdoor space alive with variety of new lighting options

Many Americans have embraced outdoor decorating, filling their yards with fluffy sofas, gleaming end tables and even outdoor rugs.