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MINNEAPOLIS — Pairing pumps with a monochromatic trouser suit was once regarded by many as the standard uniform for women in power.

Look, this summer, read whatever you want.

LOS ANGELES — Long before the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California declared a water shortage emergency and ordered outdoor watering limited to one day a week, Sarah Lariviere, an avid gardener, was thinking about ways to conserve water.

There is nothing super special about these pickles themselves. They taste like a good dill pickle chip. What is special is the packaging. They are fresh-packed in an easy-to-open pouch, so they stay super crunchy. And they are packed with no brine (though there is a touch of liquid at the bottom), so they are perfect for on-the-go snacking. Best of all: They are vegetables your kids will eat and at only 15 calories a pack, you may make them your go-to snack, too.

MIAMI — AFROPUNK is all about freedom of expression.

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Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’m sitting in my living room where there are six different remote controls to operate my various devices — including three alone for the television. I just counted and there are a total of 17 remotes in my two-bedroom apartment including those for ceiling fans, window unit air conditioners and a picture frame connected to the internet. I waste so many minutes (hours?) hunting for the right remote. What’s my solution? Or, is there one?

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Those adorable balls of fluff and feathers that were so irresistible at Easter can become a backyard chicken fancier’s worst nightmare when four months later, one starts crowing.

Sometimes it can feel like customer loyalty programs are just after your email address and other personal information. That being said, many of the programs being offered by the major pharmacies can actually save you money.

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