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18 Awesome Countertops That Aren’t Granite
If you think granite is the only option out there for countertops—think again. We’ve rounded up some of the best countertops ...
Homes & Gardens on MSN14d
Experts reveal how to clean quartzite countertops in 4 steps – avoid scratches and tackle stubborn stains and dulling with ease
Quartzite counters are known for their natural beauty and impressive durability, making them a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms. However, knowing how to clean quartzite countertops is the key ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser14d
Piles of historic Honolulu sidewalk and curb stones irk commission
Chinese granite sidewalk paver stones and local lava rock curb stones found in historic parts of downtown Honolulu, top, are being removed, discarded or stockpiled. Slabs of quarried lava rock ...
Forbes19d
IBM’s New Granite 3.0 AI Models Show Strong Performance On Benchmarks
IBM just announced a new collection of AI models, its third generation of Granite LLMs. The cornerstone models of the new collection are the Granite 3.0 2B Instruct and the Granite 3.0 8B Instruct ...
Forbes21d
IBM Granite 3.0: Practical Open-Source LLM For Enterprise Applications
IBM recently updated its Granite series of enterprise open-source large language models, introducing Granite 3.0 to better meet business needs of balanced performance, safety, and cost-efficiency.
Southern Living22d
Quartz Vs. Granite: Which Stone Is Right For Your Countertops?
Whereas quartz countertops are man-made, granite is a naturally occurring stone, quarried from the earth, then cut and polished into the countertop material so many know and love. Made of stern stuff, ...
Smithsonian Magazine24d
When Republicans Became ‘Red’ and Democrats Became ‘Blue’
At the urging of anchor John Chancellor, NBC had constructed the behemoth map to illustrate, in vivid blue and red, which states supported Republican incumbent Gerald Ford and which backed ...