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Book fair turns DIY e-pageWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:25AMBook lovers will be able to create their own works on the spot at the Hong Kong Book Fair, which opens today.

Property group defies squeeze on spendingWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:25AMProperty giant Land Securities yesterday said large retailers were still looking for space at its shopping centres, despite the consumer spending squeeze. Related Stories Over-worked staff skip lunch Public sector pension talks set to continue into the autumn US banks' poor showing hits UK counterparts' recovery Rising supermarket prices put the squeeze on family budgets Greece predicts a budget ...

Queens Hipster Hangout Robbed and TrashedWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:30AMSilent Barn -- the Queens music venue, DIY stronghold, and New York -approved arcade -- was ransacked on Monday, according to a Facebook note by the space's owners. $15,000 worth of audio equipment, various art projects, and personal belongings were taken, and significant damage was done. "Everything [was] strewn about in a sea of debris," the owners said. The future of the spot's sweaty ...

Using Arduino to Build Basic and Advanced RobotsWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:18AMApress’s latest book, "Arduino Robotics," takes the versatility and accessibility of the Arduino platform to provide readers with hands-on instruction in building both basic and advanced robots. (PRWeb July 19, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8654069.htm

Enriching the rich with pricey stuffWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:12AMA minor orgy of conspicuous consumption and product placement, "Hollywood Hi-Tech" (8:30 p.m., DIY) goes to the already swank homes of Hollywood stars and outfits them with expensive gadgetry. Janna Robinson hosts. As on "Let's Make a Deal," we're shown the price of everything.

TV Diva: "SYTCD" Top 10 dancers start new phaseTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:13PMI was excited last week when this dance series and its host, the fabulous Cat Deeley, were finally recognized with Emmy nominations. For years, the choreographers have been nominated (and won) awards for their work.

Enriching the rich with expensive stuffTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:07PMA minor orgy of conspicuous consumption and product placement, “Hollywood Hi-Tech” (9:30 p.m., DIY) goes to the already swank homes of Hollywood stars and outfits them with expensive gadgetry. Janna Robinson hosts. As on “Let's Make a...

Mom, Dad. We need to talk about old-age issuesTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:50PMIt's the age-old question: When and how do we have "the talk?"

Travelling beauty: Easy does itTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:19PMI'VE just spent a few meltingly hot days in Taiwan - no complaints about that, but like all short-stay, long-haul trips it was a packing challenge.