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Marriott Rewards 2015 Category Changes: Confirms Four Program Changes

Mariott just recently announced the hotel's latest four rewards changes. Although the public announce will be coming next week, a sneak peek of the four changes have already been revealed.

Oct 08, 2015 08:59 AM EDT


Citi ThankYou offers flight search tips, How do users find a decent price despite the system’s severe limitations?

City just recently created a new signup offer for City ThanYou prestige card. the latest offer already provides flight search tips so users can find flights with great value.

Oct 08, 2015 08:54 AM EDT


2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to 3 scientists for drug discoveries from nature

Novel therapy has been discovered to eradicate parasitic diseases particularly malaria and roundworms. Three scientist shared the Nobel Prize for a job well done concerning new techniques to ward of these deadly diseases.

Oct 08, 2015 08:52 AM EDT


Hillary Clinton criticizes Trans-Pacific trade pact

The US Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has raised her voice against the 12 nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Clinton said the agreement is not enough to keep tabs on currency manipulation or protecting consumers from high drug prices.

Oct 08, 2015 04:32 AM EDT


Samsung startup LoopPay was hacked by Chinese hacker Codoso

Samsung acquired startup LoopPay was reported to be attacked by a group of Chinese hacker known as Codoso. The attack was confirmed by Samsung and the company said it is more towards spying instead of profit-oriented attack.

Oct 08, 2015 04:09 AM EDT


Herbalife shares tumble on Nu Skin's lower forecast; Ackman continues his allegations

The steep 25 percent drop in Nu Skin share price led to further drop in Herbalife shares. Billionaire hedge fund trader William Ackman has continued his attack against Herbalife accusing it of running a pyramid scheme.

Oct 08, 2015 03:54 AM EDT


Monsanto to cut 2,600 jobs, buyback shares

The US agricultural biotechnology firm Monsanto has undertaken $3-bn share buyback programe,while slashing down 2,600 jobs as part of its restructuring plan. The slump in agricultural commodities market is impacting Monsanto.

Oct 08, 2015 03:49 AM EDT


Wall Street gains propel Asian indices up; China markets reopen on positive note

After a week-long holidays, Shanghai market opened on buying support as the trading volume rose significantly by 34 percent. Over 900 stocks were trading higher on Chinese markets. Barring Nikkei and Hang Seng, all the Asian indices were moving north.

Oct 08, 2015 02:39 AM EDT


$10,000 fine for drones near air show during Fleet Week

Fleet Week has just gotten more exciting with the arrival of the Blue Angels. To guarantee that safety of pilots and spectators during the event, FAA and the San Francisco Police Department are imposing a $10,000 fine for drones within five nautical miles of the center of the air show.

Oct 08, 2015 02:24 AM EDT


Look Ma, No Hands: Volvo Reveals How Their Self-Driving Cars Will Really Work

Two years before the commencement of Volvo's 100-car autonomous driving pilot program, the company releases information on how the technology works, revealing the simple and straightforward concept of the car's autopilot capability.

Oct 08, 2015 02:00 AM EDT


SunEdison layoff affects more than 1000 employees

SunEdison solar company is cutting its workforce as part of simplifying its business structure by the removal of doubled activities. The 35 employees in the 3 solar Hawaiian operation will remain intact.

Oct 08, 2015 01:31 AM EDT


Making The Great “Goodbye, Job” a Better “Hello, Opportunities”

Whatever your reason on why you have to leave your current job doesn't matter. It's about your response. The problem with most employees is that they believe they won't return to a company after they leave. The truth is, your former colleagues can be your future first investors, clients, business partners, employees, and referral sources.

Oct 08, 2015 12:31 AM EDT


Obama confident that Congress will vote in favor of TPP

Obama told the audience during a meeting that he is confident that U.S. congress will agree with the TPP agreement. The deal which is expected to create the world's largest free trade zone has been criticized by many that it will not bring any good to the US.

Oct 07, 2015 11:57 PM EDT


Airbus calls off talks with Bombardier on C-Series Jet project

Airbus has called off the talks with Bombardier on C-Series jet project. Bombardier has been facing a rough weather in implementing C Series jet project, which is expected to enable the cash-strapped Canadian aviation major to compete with Airbus and Boeing in small passengers jets space.

Oct 07, 2015 11:54 PM EDT


Reddit launched an independent news site, Upvoted

Reddit, the online community news website, had launched a new standalone content site called Upvoted. The company built it to highlight interesting contents from Reddit.

Oct 07, 2015 10:11 AM EDT


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