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Egg Picking on Farms: Upstate New York’s Latest Tourist Attraction

Upstate New York is now known for its egg picking activities. Farms are actually offering their guests and customers the opportunity to collect the eggs fresh from their farms.

Oct 09, 2015 08:07 PM EDT


Low-budget 2016 Rio Olympics? Game organizers forced to cut costs by 30 percent with Brazil’s recession

Rio 2016 organizers announced that they have been forced to make major slashes in the $1.9 billion budget. Reportedly, the organizers cut the estimated costs by as much as 30 percent due to the country's recession.

Oct 09, 2015 07:23 PM EDT


Finnair A350 Routes to Fukuoka, Japan, and Guangzhou, China and More Coming to North Asia

Two new Finnair A350 Routes will be opening soon in 2016 incluidng flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and Guangzhou, China.

Oct 09, 2015 08:37 AM EDT


Twitter's new app 'Moments' brings newsbreaks to users

Twitter has unveiled its new app 'Moments' for bringing news breaks to its users. Twitter Moments app works on iOS, Android and desktop and is initially available in the US only. Twitters has set up Curation Teams for content managing. It has also partnerd with media publications.

Oct 09, 2015 08:14 AM EDT


Microsoft unleashed Microsoft Band 2 fitness tracker

Microsoft released the new Microsoft Band 2 last Tuesday. It will be available in stores for $249 starting October 30.

Oct 09, 2015 08:08 AM EDT


Lyft teams up with Hertz, Shell

The San Francisco-based ride hailing company Lyft has teamed up with Hertz Global Holdings Inc and Shell. As part of the agreement with Hertz, it's offering rental cars to its drivers at Hertz. The agreement with Shell allows Lyft drivers to get gasoline at discounted price. Lyft also teame up with Starbucks, Frequent users of Lyft services can earn free Starbucks coffee. Lyft is competing with market leader Uber.

Oct 09, 2015 08:04 AM EDT


Fiat Chrysler and UAW contingent deal aborts strike

Fiat Chrysler and UAW had reached a tentative agreement preventing workers to strike and stop operation. Union members are requesting for higher wages since auto industry is on the rise again.

Oct 09, 2015 07:57 AM EDT


Marriot Reward Changes Happening! Earn More Points And Enjoy More Privileges

Marriot is offering new reward changes where members can enjoy more of their privilges.

Oct 09, 2015 07:44 AM EDT


Google Project Fi: Google is Breaking The Internet with Affordable, Flexible and Fast Call and Data Plan

Google Project Fi aims to provide flexible and reliable data and call connection without spending too much.

Oct 09, 2015 07:38 AM EDT


Adidas to release 3D-printed shoes

The future of personalized footwear has gotten a lot more interesting thanks to a recent update from Adidas revealing their plans to use 3D Printing technology to create a series of running shoes that will be the first of its kind.

Oct 09, 2015 03:39 AM EDT


Sony to divest stake in Sony/ATV Music

Sony Corporation's subsidiary Sony Music owns 50% stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Sony Corporation is planning to sell its stake in Sony/ATV. As per the joint venture agreement, one partner can buy out another. The valuation of Sony/ATV is estimated to be $2bn.

Oct 09, 2015 03:37 AM EDT


Amazon rolls out new service: 'Amazon IoT'

The US-based online retailer Amazon has launched new service 'Amazon IoT,' which enables users to develop applications from any internet-connected devices.

Oct 09, 2015 03:35 AM EDT


Jails get more public funding than schools in 11 US states

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences released a recent report detailing where most of the people's money were being put into, which revealed that 11 of the states in America are spending more on prison institutions than on higher education.

Oct 09, 2015 03:26 AM EDT


Volkswagen recall starts in January 2016

Due to the emission scandal, VW is forced to recall its 11 million cars that would start January next year and will be completed at the end of the same year. VW CEO said that some cars need can be fixed by software adjustment or mechanical alterations.

Oct 09, 2015 03:22 AM EDT


The "Sandwich Generation" is all about having too much on your plate- yet survived

The sandwich generation might be unavoidable, but there are ways to underpin financial burdens by promoting career development and personal health seminars for involved persons.

Oct 09, 2015 02:27 AM EDT


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