By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Sure, we all know that when it comes to getting that emergency flashlight in good working order before a family camping trip or making Junior’s toy race car hit the parquet floors with full force, there is nothing more reliable than a pair of good old Energizer batteries. Energizer, which has been lighting the way for TV
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Physically, they may all look alike, but when it comes to choosing the right AA battery to power your clock, flashlight, computer mouse, smoke alarm, camera, toy or whatever gadget your need powering for, the brand and type of battery you choose can make a big difference. Yes, we all have a tendency when a battery goes
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Soft and cuddly are in. It’s all about magic, and after nearly two years of lockdown, facial masks and social distancing, we all need a little magic. Cartoon wizardry and cute little animated characters are part of the new feel-good advertising model, and a lot of smart companies both in Mexico and around the globe are revamping
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS September is Mexico’s “Mes de la Patria” (national month), and there is no better way to celebrate the country than by dressing yourself in national products and giving yourself a Viva México glow. Indigenous Jewelry The culture and art of Mexico are fundamental treasures that capture the beauty and richness of the nation’s ancient past. And nowhere
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS They are an omnipresent part of modern-day living. Button batteries, also called coin or disc lithium batteries, are found in more than half of all Mexican homes, and are used to power up abroad array of daily use products that run the gamut from television remote controls and kid’s toys to bathroom scales and watches to fitness
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS So, as a socially responsible, sustainability-inclined and environmentally “woke” global citizen of the 21st century, you faithfully choose green cleaning products over those with harsher chemicals, avoid using straws and other one-time-use plastic products, and diligently sort your trash into separate bins for recycling. But what about the last time you changed the batteries in your TV’s
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping, and since there seems to be no sign of the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic easing up soon, buying your gifts now — before the stores get crowded and the weather gets colder — is a great way to protect yourself from infection and avoid the Christmas rush. For many
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