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July 4, 2017 Trump hamstrung at home as he seeks closer ties with Moscow
By: Loknath DasU.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., upon his return to Washington after a weekend at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, July 3, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas During his presidential campaign, Republican Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “strong leader” with whom he’d like to reset […]
ELECTRONICS July 4, 2017 Google spin-off deploys wearable electronics for huge health study
By: Loknath DasResearchers are testing whether smart watches and similar devices, currently popular among runners, can be integrated into medicine. On the morning of Tuesday 27 June, a young man walked into an office in northern California, signed a consent form and picked up two devices that will monitor his heartbeat, sleep patterns and a range of […]
ELECTRONICS July 3, 2017 GST is not going to have much impact, say electronics traders in Old Delhi
By: Loknath DasOn July 1, two things changed for traders of electronic goods in Old Delhi’s busy markets—they opened their store after four days of bandh and more importantly, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force. However, the traders seemed indifferent to changes. Owners and workers in the shops could be seen going about their […]
NEWS July 3, 2017 7th Pay Commission: Central government employees may get good news on allowances soon, crucial meet today
By: Loknath DasThe long wait of Central government employees for allowances may end soon. The Empowered Committee of Secretaries (E-CoS) is expected to hold a meeting today to discuss various points regarding the Seventh Pay Commission. The Ashok Lavasa-led Committee on Allowances has already submitted its review report on Seventh Pay Commission to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley nearly a month ago. […]
HOME & GARDEN July 3, 2017 Amazon Prime Day 2017: What home and garden deals can I expect?
By: Loknath DasBargain-hunters, the time has come. Online retail giant Amazonhas announced details of its 2017 Prime Day sales event, once again only open to consumers who have signed up to its £79-a-year subscription service. Beginning on Monday July 10 at 6pm, shoppers around the globe will have 30-hours instead of the usual 24 to pick up thousands of deals – including home […]
COUPONS July 1, 2017 Amazon’s Whole Foods deal could spell the end for coupons
By: Loknath DasAmazon’s proposed purchase of Whole Foods Market may impact how many Americans shop, and for die-hard coupon clippers, it may signal the beginning of the end. Amazon’s aggressive price-matching strategies have served the company well, winning loyal fans even among dedicated bargain hunters. However, extreme couponers are a different breed. For the average American household, grocery costs […]
COMPUTERS July 1, 2017 Light-Powered Computers Brighten AI’s Future
By: Loknath DasThe idea of building a computer that uses light rather than electricity goes back more than half a century. “Optical computing” has long promised faster performance while consuming much less energy than conventional electronic computers. The prospect of a practical optical computer has languished, however, as scientists have struggled to make the light-based components needed […]
CLOTHING July 1, 2017 Top independent clothing shop in Gloucester to close
By: Loknath DasOne of Gloucester’s most prominent independent clothing traders is closing down its shop at one of the city’s most prime spots. High-end clothing store Hayden Taylor has launched a closing down sale as its owners look to retire after nine years trading in Westgate Street. The business has been at the corner shop for almost […]
COUPONS June 30, 2017 Egyptian Area Agency on Aging giving out farmers market coupons to eligible seniors
By: Loknath DasThe Egyptian Area Agency on Aging is making farmers market coupons available to some seniors beginning July 12, the agency said in a Monday news release. The coupons are free for senior adults in Illinois age 60 and older who have an income that is no more than $1,860 per month for individuals, or $2,504 […]
COMPUTERS June 30, 2017 Cyberattack Forces West Virginia Hospital to Scrap Its Computer Systems
By: Loknath DasPrinceton Community Hospital in rural West Virginia will scrap and replace its entire computer network after being struck by the cyberattack paralyzing computers globally. The cyberattack, known as Petya, froze the hospital’s electronic medical record system early Tuesday, leaving doctors unable to review patients’ medical history or transmit laboratory and pharmacy orders, said Rose Morgan, […]
CLOTHING June 30, 2017 The Second Life of Clothing You Donate
By: Loknath Dasn a chic clothing store in Los Angeles, a handful of women quietly browse racks of flowy summer dresses, brightly colored shorts, fringed caftans, and shoes ranging from five-inch stilettos to strappy jelly sandals. Rihanna is singing about diamonds through the speakers while expertly dressed sales associates wrap purchases in tissue paper and hand-stamped shopping […]
NEWS June 29, 2017 FROM KITCHEN TO GARDEN
By: Loknath DasPests such as mealybugs often attack Hibiscus and (right) roses. The ladybird help keeps pests at bay. Always check under the leaf for pests such as aphids Here’s how to ward off uninvited guests in your garden with DIY chemical-free pesticides made in your own kitchen What is it that you see when you are […]
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