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Billionaire Liu Yiqian Buys $170 Million Painting: 'Reclining Nude' allows him to fly first class for free

A $170 million purchase for Modigliani painting can provide Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian free flying anywhere in the world in first class with his whole family, as he uses his AmEx card for the purchase.

Nov 24, 2015 03:36 AM EST


Europe recession looks enduring, warns think tank

The latest IPPR report cautions that the worst effects of European recession risk could be permanent. The report suggested Europe to focus on enhancing skill set and continuous training activity for workers.

Nov 24, 2015 03:13 AM EST


CVC and Canadian Pension Plan near deal to buy Petco for $4.7B

CVC Capital and Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) are believed to be in the final stage of the acquisition process for taking over Petco in a 4.7 billion deal. As discussions are kept confidential, confirmed details are not yet announced.

Nov 24, 2015 02:47 AM EST


Swedish researchers created an electronic rose

Researchers at Linkoping University Sweden have created an electronic circuit inside a living rose. They inserted a conductive polymer into a living rose and formed wires inside the plant. The electronic rose has the conductive ability up to 1 siemens/cm.

Nov 24, 2015 02:06 AM EST


MIT research finds Android apps doing covert data transfers

MIT research found that 63% of popular Android apps allow data transfers that do not have any significant effect on the users' experience. The top apps that allow covert communications including Google's background service, Facebook, and Walmart.

Nov 24, 2015 02:01 AM EST


Women Rules The Education Scenario In Many Countries: Does The Professional World Reflect The Same?

The women are more educated than the men in many countries. It is proven from various reports, but the professional world is yet to give the women what they truly deserve.

Nov 24, 2015 01:38 AM EST


Fake Product Reviews Influence The Online Sale: Are The Customers In Arrest Of This Festive Manipulation?

Beware of the fake product reviews while buying products online during this festive season. Blindly reading and trusting reviews can manipulate your purchase to a great extent.

Nov 24, 2015 01:10 AM EST


Newest Android and iOs Games of 2015: Paradise for Gamers

The android and iOs game collection of 2015 is full of merriment, excitement and prized possession for avid gamers. If you have not tried any of them, do try the November collection to make your pastime exciting and enthralling.

Nov 24, 2015 01:03 AM EST


Black Friday Is All About Fun Shopping – Ultimate Shopping Deal Guide

Are you waiting to surprise your loved ones with exceptional gifts at an affordable price? Do you want to get your dream expensive appliance at a reasonable cost? Black Friday deals can make all your dreams come true. Stay tuned to know more.

Nov 24, 2015 12:58 AM EST


PLDT to Maintain Capital Spending at Record Level to prepare for Telstra entry

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. will allocate capital spending of 43 billion pesos ($915 million) this year to prepare for the possible entry of Telstra Corp. to the nation.

Nov 23, 2015 09:59 PM EST


US, China to roll out 'Space Hotline' to avoid conflicts

The US and China have set up a 'Space Hotline' for avoiding possible warfare and misunderstanding in satellite operations. The US has previously established Space Hotline with Russia since Cold War days. The objective of establishing Space Hotline is to exchange of information directly.

Nov 23, 2015 09:39 AM EST


Amazon Echo Grow Smarter On Its First Birthday

Amazon Echo smart speaker, code named Alexa is now one year old. This gadget is a smart speaker that can respond to human voice. Amazon delivered this gadget on November 7 last year and now it gets smarter with new functions.

Nov 23, 2015 09:37 AM EST


New Study found that half of Amazon Tree species are threatened with Extinction

A new study has found that depending on the rate of deforestation half of the tree species in the Amazon could be at risk of extinction.

Nov 23, 2015 09:32 AM EST


Thai Government Will Increase Overseas Investment

Tourism and government spending and investment boost Thai economy to grow better than predicted. Government is planning to increase its investment in developed-nations equities.

Nov 23, 2015 09:30 AM EST


Seiko re-launches its classic “Aliens” watch

Seiko launches anew the X Giugiaro watch line from 1983 Seiko Giugiaro 7A28-7000, the watch that was worn by Sigourney Weaver in the movie Aliens. The watches come with two models and each are limited to 3,000 pieces only.

Nov 23, 2015 09:12 AM EST


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