Pumpkin-Free Fall Decorating

Fall decorating is typically dominated with pumpkins and, more recently, an explosion of decorative gourds. They’re festive and absolutely evoke the essence  of autumn, but as the Halloween portion of fall draws to a close, I find myself ready to clear the slate and decorate for autumn in the absence of pumpkins. I’m on orange overload, and it’s time to get creative with some of fall’s other favorite elements.

Firewood
There’s nothing for autumnal than sipping hot cider by a crackling fire. Send that…

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Pumpkin-Free Fall Decorating

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

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Workplace-sponsored retirement accounts aren’t the only way to save. You can also stash money in individual retirement accounts, or IRAs.

IRAs boast rich tax benefits that give savings an extra edge to compound. The tax benefits depend on the IRA you select: a traditional IRA or Roth IRA.

Annual contributions to both accounts are the same in 2016 as in 2015 — up to $5,500 per person, or $6,500 for individuals who are 50 or older.

That said, some experts say the Roth…

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Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

Lava launches Ivory M4 flagship tablet with 3G at Rs 9,299

Mobile handset-maker Lava International Limited has launched Ivory M4, a ‘flagship device’ to strengthen its tablet portfolio. It is priced at Rs. 9,299 and will be available across all national retail stores, multi-brand outlets and online platforms, the company said.

“We see a tremendous potential in the tablet category and Lava has aggressive plans to expand its portfolio in this space. We will launch multiple devices in the next three months to meet the demand and our latest offering Ivory…

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Lava launches Ivory M4 flagship tablet with 3G at Rs 9,299

Where Are All The Women In White Hats?

Valecia MaclinCrunch Network Contributor

Valecia Maclin is a program director at Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services.

How to join the network

America needs cyber talent — especially among women. Without a capable workforce to secure the smartphone in your hand or the highly classified networks our government operates within, our economy and national security will be at risk.

We need to nurture a pool of interested young men and women to go into science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs….

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Where Are All The Women In White Hats?

Take it easy today, and enjoy some light comedy (25 Photos)

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Take it easy today, and enjoy some light comedy (25 Photos)

Can celebrity DVDs really get you fit in your living room?

It’s a New Year and now it’s time for a new fitter you and thanks to a slew of health-conscious celebrities there are plenty of workout DVDs promising to whip you into shape with the same techniques that honed their own enviable bodies.  

Forget buying an expensive gym membership or heading out for long, gruelling runs, the likes of Davina McCall, Charlotte Crosby and Kym Marsh claim that you can get super-toned abs or a pert bottom in the comfort of your living room just by copying their moves.

Whether you’re after a…

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Can celebrity DVDs really get you fit in your living room?

This Week

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The Public Theatre takes its art-for-all mission seriously, and, since 2005, its “Under the Radar” festival has been an essential showcase of the avant-garde. Programmed by Mark Russell and Meiyin Wang, it has welcomed artists from places as far-flung (and free-expression-averse) as Belarus; this year’s festival, Jan. 6-17, features companies from Chile, Japan, and Rwanda. But you don’t always…

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