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United Airlines' dog therapy to ease travel stress

In addition to cookies, good coffee and other refreshments, United Airlines is offering an innovative service to its passengers to deal with stress. The airline is keeping trained dogs at seven major airports for its passengers to spend waiting time. Research shows that dogs help people getting out of the stress.

Dec 22, 2015 09:53 AM EST


Russia will continue to develop nuclear weapons; but will not use them

Russia will produce more nuclear weapons but promises not to use them.

Dec 22, 2015 01:38 AM EST


Ninebot One to solve personal transport system woes

Tianjin-based Tech Company Ninebot Inc plans to solve car park problems in big cities in China through its two-wheel self-balancing equipment.

Dec 22, 2015 01:41 AM EST


Kuwait Airways cancels New York-London Flight to avoid serving Israelis

Kuwait Airways ditched its New York-to-London flights to avoid doing business with Israeli passengers since their country prohibits them from doing business with the Jewish state.

Dec 21, 2015 11:30 PM EST


Mercury Content in Callifornia Fog is Increasing

Scientiest found significant amount of mercury in the fog surrounding California Coast. The amount is harmless to human but a bad news to food chain.

Dec 21, 2015 08:37 PM EST


Sensor Laden Intelligent Lighting System Supersedes LEDs

Intelligent lighting, an automated mechanism that allows the lights to move and create complicated color effects in a bid to thematic color changes, have driven away traditional lighting systems from the market. The intelligent, networked, sensor laden lights are going to form the central nervous system of every building and eventually approaching towards changing the existing communication modules through adoption of this technology.

Dec 21, 2015 08:04 AM EST


Myanmar Beer takes competition head on with new logo

Myanmar Beer Ltd (MBL) is facing stiff competition from foreign brands for its local Myanmar Beer and other four products. Encouraged with robust sales volume, Denmark and Dutch brands are enhancing their brewing capacities in Yangon. Myanmar Beer Ltd is also gearing up to meet the competition and has taken up a restructuring plan. It is focusing on innovation and new products as part of the overhaul exercise to win over new customers.

Dec 21, 2015 08:44 AM EST


Aussie billionaire James Packer quits board amid drop in gambling revenues in Macau

James Packer, an Australian billionaire, has left the board of Crown Resorts Ltd as Chairman. Crown Resorts is suffering from a drop in gambling revenues in Macau. Packer will continue as co-Chairman of Crown Resorts. Packer has decided to focus on development projects in the US and Australia.

Dec 21, 2015 03:51 AM EST


US gasoline slips below $2; at 6-year low

The US gasoline average retail price slips below $2 per gallon as oversupply position in the global energy sector continued. The gasoline price at $1.999 per gallon is indicating its lowest in over six years. The US economy is witnessing a rare combination of falling price and rising demand. The recent decision by Opec not to reduce production level is keeping more pressure on global oil price.

Dec 21, 2015 03:47 AM EST


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