Posted by Richard on January 8, 2020
Computer Vision, or CV, will become bigger and bigger in the tech world and our everyday lives heading into 2020. CV involves computers’ ability to recognize and interpret images, items — and perhaps most famously, faces. It can be as innocuous as the way our phones are able to focus on a face to much […]
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The latest home security gadgets are a far cry from the early days of simple motion detectors. Whether it’s the Ring video doorbell, which alerts you to someone at your front door (and allows you to talk to them), or other systems that use facial or voice recognition, we’ve got cameras and eyes everywhere. The […]
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Avoid impulsive shopping during the holidays by making your plan and sticking to it. One method to avoid the madness, according to Real Simple, is to work out a complete gift plan, then set aside one day for shopping. Before the big day, shop sales for specific items and download any necessary retailer coupons and […]
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I would like to take over payments on my brother’s house. The interest rate is a little bit lower than I can get now. Plus, it would help him out. Can I just put my name on the loan? The short answer is no: No mortgage allows you to just put a new name on […]
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Here’s an idea that started in 2005 as an internet meme protesting the high cost of assisted living facilities: Retire at a hotel (or on a cruise ship) instead! At least two retirees have actually done it. In 2001, at age 86, Bea Muller, resided on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth. Cunard also had a 14-year guest […]
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Christmas shopping is here and your kids will want to be part of it. It’s a good time for a little value teaching. Help your child make out a list of of people and consider what gifts are within a budget you have set. For younger kids, try shopping in real stores with real cash. […]
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Decorating won’t help appraisals but some things do. During the holidays, festive decorations can make your home look like a million bucks. But if you are planning to sell your home, decked halls probably won’t affect the appraisal much. There are some basic things you can do to make your appraisal accurate, if not higher. […]
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The end of the year can leave many of us feeling drained, emotionally and financially. A vacation to recover from the holidays — is it even possible? Absolutely. Start planning now, and you may find that a January holiday is surprisingly affordable And to springboard your brainstorming, here are a smattering of ideas from Travel […]
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For those caught up in the buying frenzy of the holidays, Christmas Eve could find them with a handful of change in their pockets and little else. Of course, every year you think you’ll avoid the rush by accumulating gifts throughout the year. That would be smart, but it doesn’t do much good in November […]
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I have a potential buyer for my house but the buyer wants some guarantees on the appliances. How can I give him peace of mind without exposing myself to all sorts of claims after the sale of the house? You need home warranty insurance. Considering what a home warranty plan costs, and the many things […]
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