May 12, 2015

300 farmer suicides in Marathwada since Jan

With the worsening drought situation in the region, farmer suicides continue unabated this year. About 300 farmers have taken their lives since January this year. - Source      



300 farmer suicides in Marathwada since Jan

The X-Files Will Return This January

Now you can believe again. Fox just announced at their annual upfront presentation that The X-Files will return for two nights next year on Sunday, January 24th and the following Monday. The new six-episode series will mark the return of Chris Carter, David Duchovny, and Gillian Anderson.



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The X-Files Will Return This January

Facebook may sue lawyers over fugitive's lawsuit - N.Y. judge

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Facebook Inc may pursue a lawsuit against law firms that represented a New York man who recently turned fugitive rather than face federal charges that he tried to defraud founder Mark Zuckerberg out of half of the company, a judge ruled on Monday.


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Facebook may sue lawyers over fugitive's lawsuit - N.Y. judge

Swype snags two-word phrase prediction, more in latest update

Popular third-party keyboard Swype has been updated today with two-word phrase prediction, easier number entry, and more.



If you use Swype as your third-party keyboard of choice, you’ll be happy to know that it has snagged a couple of improvements to its prediction capabilities today. Swype will now be able to predict two-word phrases, as well as serve up number suggestions for times and dollar amounts if you tap keys with numbers as secondary characters.


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Swype snags two-word phrase prediction, more in latest update

Ease “Reverse Culture Shock” After a Long Trip with Old Memories

When you return home after traveling abroad for months or even years, you may feel like life is completely different—this is often called “reverse culture shock.” It can be tough, but reliving past memories with friends can help smooth it over.



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Ease “Reverse Culture Shock” After a Long Trip with Old Memories

Fox's 'Empire' expands to two parts next season

Fox’s “Empire” is growing. - Source      



Fox's 'Empire' expands to two parts next season

A Bullshit-Free Guide to the Gear You Need to Commute By Bike

So you’re thinking about commuting to work by bike this summer? Congratulations, your life is about to get a zillion times more fun. But where to begin? The insular world of cycling can seem …


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A Bullshit-Free Guide to the Gear You Need to Commute By Bike

2013 Moto X Lollipop update is in testing with rollout planned 'in a few weeks'

Motorola’s David Schuster took to Google Plus today to confirm that the Lollipop update for the 2013 Moto X is currently in testing and should see a wider rollout “in a few weeks.”



If you’re still holding on to that 2013 Moto X and eagerly awaiting your Lollipop update, you shouldn’t have too much longer to wait. In a Google Plus post earlier today, Motorola’s Senior Director of Software Product Management, David Schuster, confirmed that the update is currently being tested, with a full deployment due “in a few weeks.”


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2013 Moto X Lollipop update is in testing with rollout planned 'in a few weeks'

2015 Television Upfronts: TV Networks Borrow Page From Digital Rivals to Attract Advertisers

Television networks are offering new data-driven products to help advertisers reach targeted audiences even as they shift to digital and social media.


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2015 Television Upfronts: TV Networks Borrow Page From Digital Rivals to Attract Advertisers

Number of Starbucks workers getting free tuition could double

One month after extending its free tuition program, Starbucks may nearly double the number of its workers using it to get a degree. - Source      



Number of Starbucks workers getting free tuition could double

Relief for FIIs as fresh MAT notices put on hold

The finance ministry has asked tax officers not to take any “coercive action” to recover minimum alternate tax (MAT) dues from foreign companies, particularly foreign institutional investors (FIIs), and has put on hold issuing of fresh notices. - Source      



Relief for FIIs as fresh MAT notices put on hold

Relief for FIIs as fresh MAT notices put on hold

The finance ministry has asked tax officers not to take any “coercive action” to recover minimum alternate tax (MAT) dues from foreign companies, particularly foreign institutional investors (FIIs), and has put on hold issuing of fresh notices.


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Relief for FIIs as fresh MAT notices put on hold

FTC Officials Back Tesla’s Right To Sell Cars Direct To Consumers

Key officials at the FTC aren’t mincing words in a new post defending the right of manufacturers to sell directly to consumers: Part of the U.S. regulatory trade organization’s executive team detailed its wider position following the publication of a letter of comment specific to new legislation in Michigan that would ease that state’s blanket ban on manufacturer-direct… Read More


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FTC Officials Back Tesla’s Right To Sell Cars Direct To Consumers