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May 28, 2017 M&S profits dive by nearly two-thirds as clothing sales slide
By: Loknath DasM&S clothing and homewares sales fell by 5.9% in the first quarter. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters Marks & Spencer has reported a 64% drop in annual profits to £176.4m as weak clothing sales were compounded by more than £400m of restructuring costs relating to the new chief executive’s turnaround plan. Chief executive Steve Rowe insisted the […]
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COMPUTERS May 4, 2017 Computers learn to understand humans better by modelling them
By: Loknath DasThe picture shows how ABC-driven parameters lead to more accurate predictions of user behavior. Credit: Aalto University Computers are able to learn to explain the behavior of individuals by tracking their glances and movements. Researchers from Aalto University, University of Birmingham and University of Oslo present results paving the way for computers to learn psychologically […]
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HOME & GARDEN April 24, 2017 Modern Comfort and Luxury at apartment Designed by Interjero Architektura
By: Loknath DasLuxurious and modern, two storey apartment located in Vilnius, Lithuania designed by architectural studioInterjero Architektūra. The sparse design features exquisite materials palette (marble, wood, leather and rich textures), a decor combination between modern comfort and luxury and characteristic color combinations alternating bold dark and tranquil lights. The first floor features open plan kitchen and living […]
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CLOTHING April 21, 2017 Womyn’s Coalition fights fast fashion by trading clothes
By: Loknath DasPhoto by Marcella Baietto | The State PressStudent looking through donated clothing at the Earth Day Clothing Exchange at the terrace of Engrained in the MU on ASU’s Tempe campus on April 18, 2017. By Karisma Sandoval | 16 minutes ago In an effort to promote sustainable fashion, the Womyn’s Coalition hosted a recycled clothing event on […]
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CLOTHING February 16, 2017 Syrian schoolgirl arrested by religious police for ‘inappropriate clothing’ freed after classmate protest
By: sristy SahaSyrian children walk to school in Idlib city during a brief ceasefire in September 2015 Reuters A young Syrian girl and her father, arrested by religious police in Idlib province, have been freed after vociferious protests from her classmates. Several male members of Idlib’s al-Hisba, or religious police, reportedly visited al-Orouba School for Girls without […]
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ELECTRONICS January 25, 2017 New Curved Phone Over $1,000 Announced by Samsung
By: sristy SahaSamsung has thrown the smartphone buying public a curve. Cost conscious entrepreneurs won’t be picking this phone, costing over $1,000 and not available outside South Korea. But perhaps it will teach us all something about innovation. The aptly named new Samsung Galaxy Round has a 5.7-inch display with 1080 pixel resolution, the same as the recently […]
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ALL DEALS January 20, 2017 Nearly Half of Small Businesses Expected to Adopt Mobile Apps by 2017 (Infographic)
By: sristy SahaJust a couple of years ago, it was impractical for most small businesses to create a mobile app. Most didn’t see any real value in it. A lot has changed since then. Thanks to app development software tools, many businesses are building apps. And the trend is expected to continue. According to data collected by Biznessapps, […]
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ALL DEALS January 11, 2017 What is Fulfillment by Amazon and How Can You Use it For Your eCommerce Business?
By: sristy SahaHandling the delivery side of an eCommerce operation can be a nightmare for small business owners. Between scrambling to generate leads, stocking popular products and fulfilling new web orders, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stay on the ball all the time. That’s why more and more small eCommerce businesses are turning to Fulfillment by Amazon […]
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NEWS January 8, 2017 How to Use Amazon Affiliate Marketing: A Step by Step Guide
By: sristy SahaAmazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is no doubt one of the world’s most famous online marketplaces. But the company also offers n opportunity to some small business owners — particularly online marketers. The platform offers a well-known Affiliate program. Interested? Here’s a step-by-step process on how you can become am Amazon affiliate. How to Become an Amazon Affiliate […]
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ELECTRONICS January 3, 2017 Drone Deliveries in US Stalled by More Regulations
By: sristy SahaAmazon completed its first drone delivery Wednesday in the U.K. and not in the U.S., marking the debut of its comprehensive unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) shipping service. This was a direct manifestation of America’s burdensome regulations, which seem to be forcing Amazon, and other businesses, to take their drone technology abroad. “The fact that Amazon chose […]
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ELECTRONICS January 2, 2017 Mother-Daughter Team Helps Environment by Collecting Old Electronics
By: sristy Saha0 Recycling old electronic equipment can be a hassle. And the toxic materials in those devices can be incredibly harmful to the environment. That’s why mother-daughter team Rachel Treasure and Eva Metcalfe started their business, E-CycleWise. The business takes people’s unwanted or damaged electronic devices and disposes of them in a way that won’t harm the […]
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ELECTRONICS December 31, 2016 Drone Deliveries in US Stalled by More Regulations
By: sristy SahaAmazon completed its first drone delivery Wednesday in the U.K. and not in the U.S., marking the debut of its comprehensive unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) shipping service. This was a direct manifestation of America’s burdensome regulations, which seem to be forcing Amazon, and other businesses, to take their drone technology abroad. “The fact that Amazon chose […]