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REUTERS: Queensland Reds flyhalf James O’Connor kicked a late penalty to secure a 24-22 victory over ACT Brumbies in front of 22,000 fans in Brisbane on Saturday to maintain his side's 100per cent record this season and secure a home final in Super Rugby AU. The Reds had trailed by nine points with 15 minutes remaining but finished the stronger with O’Connor kicking 14 points and having a hand in both of his side’s tries scored by centre Josh Flook and wing Jordan Petaia. The Brumbies looked in control for much of the game and led for most of it as they scored tries through hooker Folau Fainga'a, fullback Tom Banks and wing Tom Wright. The Reds head the Super Rugby AU table with 32 points from their seven games and will host the May 8 final, while the Brumbies have already secured a home playoff in second place with 25 points. They will meet the team that finishes third in a semi-final on May 1, which will likely be either the Melbourne Rebels or Western Force. Fainga'a ... » Learn More about Rugby: O’Connor leads Reds to home Super Rugby AU final with Brumbies win

ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA (AFP) - Massive power outages struck the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent before dawn on Sunday (April 11), as officials recorded more explosive activity at a long-dormant volcano that launched into a series of eruptions. After remaining quiet for nearly 42 years, La Soufriere rumbled back into life on Friday, blanketing the island in ash and permeating the air with the stench of sulphur. The eruptions prompted thousands to flee for safety, with around 16,000 people living in areas under evacuation orders. The country's National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) noted "another explosive event" early on Sunday morning with the "majority of the country out of power and covered in ash". The volcano's explosive phase is expected to last several days or even weeks, according to the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI), which advised residents to avoid inhaling the volcanic ash. The whitish powder caked roads, ... » Learn More about Power and water outages strike Saint Vincent after volcanic eruption

SINGAPORE - After 162 years , department store stalwart Robinsons is throwing in the towel. It said on Friday (Oct 30) it is closing its last two department stores here at The Heeren and Raffles City Shopping Centre. The retailer said the decision to liquidate its stores was prompted by a range of factors, including changing consumer tastes and cost pressures such as rent. “The overarching business model of department stores is outdated,” it said in a statement. Robinsons also said decision to liquidate came after the stores' "inability to continue operations due to weak demand at department stores". While the retailer’s e-commerce platforms are no longer operational, shoppers can continue to visit its bricks-and-mortar stores for the time being. The last day for the two physical stores is not clear. Robinsons said the appointed liquidators are in negotiations with the landlords but “we hope that the stores will stay open for the coming weeks”. Robinsons stores in ... » Learn More about Robinsons to close last stores at The Heeren and Raffles City

New Delhi - US climate envoy John Kerry has praised India as a "world leader" in renewable energy but said during a visit to the fossil fuel-dependent nation that the globe needs to phase out coal faster. India is the world's third-biggest emitter of carbon dioxide and relies on fossil fuels to generate around two-thirds of its electricity. Its role in tackling global warming is seen as vital. Kerry, in New Delhi before a virtual climate summit on April 22 and 23 organised by US President Joe Biden, lauded India's "remarkable transformation" into a "world leader in the deployment of renewable energy". "Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi's announcement of a target of 450 gigawatts of renewables by 2030 sets a very strong example for how to power a growing economy with clean energy," Kerry told the South Asia Women in Energy Leadership Summit on Tuesday. "It's already cheaper to build solar in India than anywhere else in the world. That kind of urgency is exactly what we need to ... » Learn More about Climate envoy Kerry praises but prods coal-hungry India

SINGAPORE - Ms Ellen Neo, 29, and her fiance, operation executive Felix Lua, 36, were supposed to receive the keys to their three-room Build-To-Order (BTO) flat last December, and move in early this year. The couple, who have been together for six years, got a unit in Pine Vista in Geylang on their third try in 2017. They first balloted in 2015. But last June, Ms Neo, an administrative executive, was told the flat delivery would be delayed to the second quarter of this year. Ms Neo said: "I was really looking forward to seeing my finished home as it has been years in the making. I have been looking through Pinterest for home decor ideas and talking to my neighbours about them." She was hoping against hope that their project would not be one of the delayed ones but it was not to be. "Part of the reason I liked Pine Vista was that I could get it earlier than the others (in the area). But it seems like it doesn't matter any more." Last Monday, the Ministry of National ... » Learn More about Hopes of moving in, starting families in new homes dashed due to BTO project delays

Robot vacuums are the new wave of cleaning and they have gotten better over the years. Due to their convenience and how much time they can save, these have consistently been a must buy. According to the Businesswire, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, the global year-over-year growth for robotic vacuum cleaners is estimated to be just over 17 per cent. When looking at robot vacuums you will notice that they are fairly expensive. A great way to minimise the cost is by using a credit card that offers you upwards of 5 per cent in rewards or cashback on your robot vacuum purchase. 1. Most affordable: Eufy RoboVac 11S Price: $209 Dimensions: 12.8x12.8x12.8 inches The Eufy RoboVac 11S is the best affordable robo vacuum cleaner on the market. This cheaper option offers up a high performing small vacuum cleaner that makes minimal noise. With this vacuum option you are going to be acquiring a machine that can fit just about anywhere and under all your furniture with cleaning ... » Learn More about 5 of the most value-for-money robot vacuums on the market

Feeling stiff and sore (no) thanks to long days in front of your computer screen and/or a sedentary lifestyle? A visit to one of these chiropractors might be just the ticket to fix what ails you. Chiropractors focus on spinal manipulation and treatment of surrounding structures, with the belief that a proper alignment of the body's musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. But keep in mind that because the industry is not formally regulated - chiropractic treatment is considered a form of alternative medicine - it's important to suss out reputable practitioners, for example, through recommendations from your GP, friends or family. You could also choose from chiropractors who are registered with The Chiropractic Association (Singapore), which "self-regulates" its members with a code of ethics and practice. Red flags, on the other hand, include hard-sell tactics for "packages" and little to no improvement ... » Learn More about Best chiropractors in Singapore for sore necks and backs

Feeling stiff and sore (no) thanks to long days in front of your computer screen and/or a sedentary lifestyle? A visit to the chiropractor might be just the ticket to fix what ails you. Chiropractors focus on spinal manipulation and treatment of surrounding structures, with the belief that a proper alignment of the body’s musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. But keep in mind that because the industry is not formally regulated – chiropractic treatment is considered a form of alternative medicine – it’s important to suss out reputable practitioners, for example, through recommendations from your GP, friends or family. You could also choose from chiropractors who are registered with The Chiropractic Association (Singapore), which “self-regulates” its members with a code of ethics and practice. Red flags, on the other hand, include hard-sell tactics for “packages” and little to no improvement of ... » Learn More about The top chiropractors to go in Singapore