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Wheels keep on turning, even in the cold
Eric Steeves leans forward and touches a black band on his ankle. A digital display flashes across the band, showing the time. But it also shows calories spent and steps. “I use it as a pedometer. It syncs up with an iPhone,” Steeves said. He doesn’t use the electronic band for jogging. Instead, he uses…
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New foundation looking for awesome ideas
London is experiencing an invasion of awesomeness. And it doesn’t show signs of stopping. A local chapter of the Awesome Foundation is distributing monthly grants of $1,000 to micro-improvement projects in the city. The first was awarded last month and the second will be given out at the end of February. “We’re not closed to ideas,” says Christine…
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Potato chips give new meaning to greeting cards
It started with a bag of potato chips. Four years ago, Michelle Roberts, 24, began collecting empty chip bags wherever she could find them. From Ruffles to Doritos and Humpty Dumpty to Lays, Roberts envisioned creating a stylish clutch purse from discarded bags. “I went to a party last week and thank God they had…
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Four-legged volunteers provide canine comfort
When Jade puts on her scarf, she begins to wag her tail. She knows she’s about to visit someone and brighten their day. “She’s very outgoing. Not super hyper, but she’s very friendly, very loving,” said Jenny Hauser, referring to her five-year-old golden retriever, Jade. “Jade is all about the people.” While this may not…