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The concept of an Homeowners Association, or HOA, isn't one that typically comes to mind when most people think of sustainability. We see more and more horror stories in the news nowadays of homeowners slapped with hefty fines for growing gardens on their own property, or even thrown in jail for daring to keep a cistern in their backyard.

Renault witnessed an increase in the sale of its Sports Utility Vehicle, Duster, in India as middle class families lifted sales by approximately 60 percent. The company may glory in its Duster SUV which bagged the Indian Car of the Year award.

If you already own the Nexus 4 and has $US60 to spare Google Play offers a good deal for you – the new Qi wireless charging stand that potentially will double as the same recharging station for other mobile devices.

The Australian share market is slightly firmer at lunchtime in the East, despite falls on European and US markets overnight as investors booked profits in the absence of market moving economic, political or corporate news.