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Tom's Guide
21-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
7 hotel-style luxury pillows to get a dreamy night's sleep — up to 50% off for Memorial Day
Bring your 5-star holiday home with you with seven luxury hotel pillow Memorial Day deals to suit every sleep style and budget. One standout saving is 35% off the Marriott Feather & Down Shop Marriott, taking the price of a queen down to $64.35 from $99. We know that sleeping on one of the best mattresses of the year can an make or break the quality of your slumber — but that doesn't mean you should overlook your pillow. The right pillow will provide crucial support and comfort. We've rounded up seven standout deals ahead of the Memorial Day mattress and bedding sales, several of which feature in our guide to the best hotel-pillows as well as our overall top pillow picks, tried and tested by our sleep experts. Let's take a closer look... 1. The Ritz-Carlton Pillow: standard was $135 now $101.25 at The Ritz-Carlton ShopsThe indulgent Ritz Carlton pillows feature a triple chamber design made from premium materials like down, feather and breathable lyocell fibers which deliver a supremely plush, cool and supportive sleep all night long. Comfort is subjective, and these pillows have been crafted so they can adapt to all sleep styles and positions. At 25% off, the price of a queen drops to $108.75 (from $145.) 2. Marriott Feather & Down pillow: standard was $85 now $55.25 at Shop MarriottPremium pillows fills like feather and down are a hallmark of a luxury hotel, not to mention being naturally cooling. These Marriott pillows are popular for their unmatched comfort and support, thanks to the inner core made of soft hypoallergenic down (which is great for those with allergies.) The good news is that you don't need to splash out on a stay in a Marriott hotel to enjoy the comfort of these pillows. And with a 35% off sale in play, you've picked an excellent time to buy. That discount takes a queen is now priced at $64.35 (was $99). 3. Westin Soft Hotel pillow: queen was $69 now $44.85 at Westin StoreUnlike the two above, the Westin Hotel pillow is crafted from comfy hypoallergenic down-alternative fiber fill and is recommended the best for back and stomach sleepers due to its softer feel. It also comes encased in a 100% cotton cover which has undergone anti-microbial treatment to keep dust mites and other common allergens locked out. You can now find these at 35% off which drops the MSRP of a queen pillow from $69 to $44.85 while a king costs $51.35 (was $79). 4. Saatva Latex Pillow: two queen pillows was $330 now $290 at SaatvaIn our tester's own words, the Saatva Latex Pillow delivers "hotel-level comfort and support". The impressive performance across all parameters earned it a full 5 out of 5 overall score in the Saatva Latex Pillow review. The combination of natural latex and hypoallergenic down-alternative fibers makes plush yet supportive pillow and suitable for all sleeping styles. Plus you also get an option to customize the comfort by choosing your desired pillow loft (standard or high) based on your preferences. The Latex pillow is $40 off in the current Saatva mattress sale when bought as a pair. This drops the total MSRP of a two queen size standard loft pillows from $330 to $290. This includes a 45-night sleep trial, one year warranty and free shipping. Our review: ★★★★★User score: ★★★★★ (200+ reviews) 5. Avocado Down Pillow: standard was $119 now $107.10 at AvocadoA simple pillow crafted from ethically sourced down is the pinnacle of sustainability, luxury comfort and support and this one from Avocado offers exactly that. These are made from 650 fill power Responsible Down Standard Certified down, encased in 400 thread count cotton cover, featuring a triple construction which keeps the fill evenly distributed all night long. Available in two sizes and three firmness levels (soft, medium and firm), you can now save up to 10% on these pillows which drops the MSRP of a standard soft size to $107.10 from $119, while a king is now $149 (was $134.10). Benefits include a 100-night trial and one-year warranty. User score: ★★★★½ (20+ reviews) 6. Purple Harmony Pillow: standard was $199 now $179 at PurpleThe Purple Harmony is a great option for those seeking a soft yet responsive pillow. Similar to the Saatva, this is made from Talalay latex and hyper-elastic polymer, designed to be cooling, pressure-relieving and supportive. Our tester found it to be largely suitable for all sleeping styles, especially side-sleeping in the Purple Harmony pillow review. You can now find this at 10% off in the Memorial Day Purple mattress sales, which drops the MSRP of a standard low loft pillow to $179 from $199, while a king size is now priced at $215 from $239. It also comes with other benefits like a 100-night sleep trial, one-year warranty and free shipping. Our review: ★★★★User score: ★★★★½(48K+ reviews) 7. Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow: standard was $119 now $99 at Nest BeddingThe Easy Breather from Nest Bedding offers customizable cooling comfort and support in the form of a fully adjustable fill. It is crafted from 70% non-toxic CertiPUR-US certified memory foam and 30% polyester fiber, encased in a cover made from a blend of Icecore (specialized material which transfers heat), polyester and spandex. The biggest advantage of the Easy Breather is an option to choose from one of the three models which suits your sleeping preferences: the traditional pillow design, a dedicated side sleeper pillow (read our full review on the Nest Bedding Easy Breather Side Sleeper pillow for more details), and a king size. You can now save up to $20 off on an Easy Breather which drops the MSRP of a standard size pillow to $99 from $119. This also includes a 30-night sleep trial, 2-year warranty and free shipping. Our review: ★★★★½User score: ★★★★(19K+ reviews)
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
How 2025 Eurovision will be most X-rated EVER with string of shocking entries, VERY risque outfits and outrageous lyrics
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S one of the wackiest sights on telly but this year the Eurovision Song Contest will be even more bonkers – and naughty. It promises dafter acts than ever but also more references to rumpy than you can shake a pair of Latex hotpants at. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Australia's kookiest act is Statuesque Go-Jo, real name is Marty Zambotto, will perform entry Milkshake Man Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU 8 Pole-dancing Erika Vikman is representing Finland in racy Latex while belting out her track Ich Komme Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU 8 PARG is representing Armenia 8 Country-pop girl group Remember Monday will fly the flag for the UK with their entry What The Hell Just Happened? Outlandish entries include Icelandic brothers Væb who are dead ringers for X Factor comedy twins Jedward — and Irish entry Emmy, oddly from Norway, singing about an, er, DEAD DOG in outer space on their track Laika Party. But Eurovision producers are also on red alert for X-rated shenanigans. Risque acts Malta's Miriana Conte whose song Serving was censored over its original title Kant — which means 'vocals' in Maltese but sounds awkwardly like a certain British four-letter word. Producers now fear the audience at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland will make mischief by chanting the forbidden word. One fan said on X: 'The whole arena will be screaming, 'Kant!' in her honour.' Another said: 'They can ban the word 'Kant' but people will scream in the arena like it's the last word they're saying in the world. You wish you could stop us!' Oh, and Miriana is due to sing just BEFORE the 9pm watershed during Thursday's semi-final, which will air live on BBC One. That will follow tonight's first semi-final at 8pm on BBC One, ahead of the final on Saturday. Miriana has even been giving out to fans skimpy thongs featuring her song title on them, to promote a performance that will see her bouncing suggestively up and down on a giant inflatable ball while images of legs opening and closing flash up behind her. Meanwhile Finland's Erika Vikman, 32, will also complicate your evening if tuning in with Mum and Dad — as she pole-dances in racy Latex while belting out her track Ich Komme — which translates as: 'I'm coming.' UK's Eurovision 2025 act revealed a year after Olly Alexander came 18th and was branded 'a flop' Erika will peform in German but, in translated lyrics, sings: 'You're full of stamina, hit meе once again, grab my ass. And when you want more love, just shout 'encore', and baby, I'm coming.' Australia's entry, Go-Jo, will also give show hosts Rylan and Scott Mills plenty to snigger about as he delivers his song Milkshake Man packed with cheeky innuendo. He sings: 'Come and take a sip from my special cup, I heard that you could use a little pick-me-up.' In the chorus, he then adds: 'I can tell you want a taste of the milkshake man.' He also rips his top off — not to be outdone by Armenia's Parg who performs his party piece Survivor while topless. Bookies' favourite Sweden, represented by comedy trio Kaj and their track Bara Bada Bastu, will give fans an eyeful, too — as men dressed only in towels dance in what appears to be a sauna. A Eurovision source said: 'There are lots of risque acts this year and anything could happen. There are plenty of rehearsals but a lot of the acts have precarious outfits and you can never quite predict what will happen on the night.' Ten acts will go through from each semi-final, to compete in the final alongside host country Switzerland and Eurovision's Big Five — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. Country-pop girl group Remember Monday will fly the flag for the UK with their entry What The Hell Just Happened? Band member Charlotte Steele said: 'The Eurovision community and all of the people that we've met, we feel like all of that we're taking with us. 'We genuinely feel so grateful and so honoured to be welcomed with such open arms into this community and we want to meet every single person out in Basel. 'We're just so so happy to be a part of this and we will look back on this as the most incredible experience of our entire lives.' 8 Melody is representing Spain 8 Justyna Steczkowska is representing Poland Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU 8 Malta's Miriana Conte's song Serving was censored over its original title Kant Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
How 2025 Eurovision will be most X-rated EVER with string of shocking entries, VERY risque outfits and outrageous lyrics
IT'S one of the wackiest sights on telly but this year the Eurovision Song Contest will be even more bonkers – and naughty. It promises dafter acts than ever but also more references to rumpy than you can shake a pair of Latex hotpants at. Advertisement 8 Australia's kookiest act is Statuesque Go-Jo, real name is Marty Zambotto, will perform entry Milkshake Man Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU 8 Pole-dancing Erika Vikman is representing Finland in racy Latex while belting out her track Ich Komme Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU 8 PARG is representing Armenia 8 Country-pop girl group Remember Monday will fly the flag for the UK with their entry What The Hell Just Happened? Outlandish entries include Icelandic brothers Væb who are dead ringers for X Factor comedy twins Jedward — and Irish entry Emmy, oddly from Norway, singing about an, er, DEAD DOG in outer space on their track Laika Party. But Eurovision producers are also on red alert for X-rated shenanigans. Risque acts Producers now fear the audience at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland will make mischief by chanting the forbidden word. Advertisement Read More on Eurovision One fan said on X: 'The whole arena will be screaming, 'Kant!' in her honour.' Another said: 'They can ban the word 'Kant' but people will scream in the arena like it's the last word they're saying in the world. You wish you could stop us!' Oh, and Miriana is due to sing just BEFORE the 9pm watershed during Thursday's semi-final, which will air live on BBC One. That will follow tonight's first semi-final at 8pm on BBC One, ahead of the final on Saturday. Advertisement Most read in News TV Miriana has even been giving out to fans skimpy thongs featuring her song title on them, to promote a performance that will see her bouncing suggestively up and down on a giant inflatable ball while images of legs opening and closing flash up behind her. Meanwhile Finland's Erika Vikman, 32, will also complicate your evening if tuning in with Mum and Dad — as she pole-dances in racy Latex while belting out her track Ich Komme — which translates as: 'I'm coming.' UK's Eurovision 2025 act revealed a year after Olly Alexander came 18th and was branded 'a flop' Erika will peform in German but, in translated lyrics, sings: 'You're full of stamina, hit meе once again, grab my ass. And when you want more love, just shout 'encore', and baby, I'm coming.' Australia's entry, Go-Jo, will also give show hosts Advertisement He sings: 'Come and take a sip from my special cup, I heard that you could use a little pick-me-up.' In the chorus, he then adds: 'I can tell you want a taste of the milkshake man.' He also rips his top off — not to be outdone by Armenia's Parg who performs his party piece Survivor while topless. Bookies' favourite Sweden, represented by comedy trio Kaj and their track Bara Bada Bastu, will give fans an eyeful, too — as men dressed only in towels dance in what appears to be a sauna. Advertisement A Eurovision source said: 'There are lots of risque acts this year and anything could happen. There are plenty of rehearsals but a lot of the acts have precarious outfits and you can never quite predict what will happen on the night.' Ten acts will go through from each semi-final, to compete in the final alongside host country Switzerland and Eurovision's Big Five — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Country-pop girl group Band member Charlotte Steele said: 'The Eurovision community and all of the people that we've met, we feel like all of that we're taking with us. Advertisement 'We genuinely feel so grateful and so honoured to be welcomed with such open arms into this community and we want to meet every single person out in Basel. 'We're just so so happy to be a part of this and we will look back on this as the most incredible experience of our entire lives.' 8 Melody is representing Spain 8 Justyna Steczkowska is representing Poland Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU Advertisement 8 Malta's Miriana Conte's song Serving was censored over its original title Kant Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU 8 Icelandic brothers Væb are dead ringers for X Factor comedy twins Jedward Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU
Business Standard
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Apcotex Inds spurts after Q4 PAT rises 9% YoY to Rs 17 cr
Apcotex Industries rallied 7.80% to Rs 329 after the company's standalone net profit increased 9.41% to Rs 16.75 crore in Q4 FY25 as compared with Rs 15.31 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations jumped 12.5% year on year to Rs 349.39 crore during the quarter ended 31st March 2025. Profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 24.47 crore in Q4 FY25, up 14.29% YoY. Total expenses increased 11.88% to Rs 325.85 crore in Q4 FY25 as compared with Rs 291.24 crore in Q4 FY24. Cost of material consumed stood at Rs 241.25 crore (up 6.94% YoY), employee benefit expenses was at Rs 20.841 crore (up 20.71% YoY), finance cost stood at Rs 4.38 crore (up 13.77% YoY) during the period under review. On full year basis, the companys standalone net profit increased 0.35% to Rs 54.06 crore in FY25 as compared with Rs 53.87 crore in FY24. Revenue from operations increased 23.81% to Rs 1,392.35 crore in FY25 as against Rs 1,124.55 crore in FY24. Meanwhile, the companys board recommended a final dividend of Rs 4.50 per equity share of the face value of Rs 2 each for FY25. Apcotex Industries is a leading producer of Synthetic Rubber (Nitrile Rubber, High Styrene Rubber, Nitrile Polyblends and Nitrile Powder) and Synthetic Latex (XSB Latex, VP Latex, Styrene Acrylics and Nitrile Latex) in India.
Channel Post MEA
11-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
HP Reveals New Large-Format Printer to Empower Print Service Providers
HP revealed a new large-format printer designed to empower Print Service Providers (PSPs) to transform their businesses with enhanced efficiency, versatility, and sustainability. Small and medium PSPs struggle with rigid printing due to space constraints, high investment costs, and operational complexity, often resorting to inefficient workflows or outsourcing. Meanwhile, larger PSPs are looking for solutions that elevate their offerings and enable them to execute short runs of both rigid and flexible media. Unveiled today, the HP Latex R530 delivers a more accessible and efficient printing solution that streamlines production for s mall and medium-sized print shops (PSPs). The HP Latex R530 Printer is an ideal solution for PSPs looking to enter or expand in the rigid printing market offering seamless all-in-one printing with ease of operation thanks to its compact design, elevated application capabilities, and leading sustainability. 'The HP Latex R530 eliminates trade-offs associated with traditional flatbeds as the only all-in-one compact HP Latex printing solution . We constantly innovate to equip PSPs with the tools that enable sustainable growth, and this latest addition to our Latex Portfolio offers a solution for businesses of all sizes to elevate their operations and scale sustainably' said Daniel Martinez, Global Head and General Manager of HP Large Format Business All-in-one, Versatile and Sustainable Printing The compact hybrid design of the HP Latex R530 Printer allows fast and easy switch between rigid and flexible applications, delivering consistent, high-quality output across multiple media types. PSPs can tap into new markets and expand print applications with HP Latex Inks and HP Latex White Ink and ensure vibrant colors and smooth gradients with HP Pixel Control technology. Automatic recirculation and printhead cleaning enable businesses to bolster uptime and reduce maintenance costs, while single-phase power system enables effortless installation in constrained spaces. With HP's sustainable mission at the heart of every innovation, the latest Latex printer leads the way in sustainable printing. Direct-to-rigid printing reduces waste while maintaining the recyclability of fiber-based media . The device integrates sustainable innovation, including UL ECOLOGO-certified HP Latex Inks for a healthier workspace , returnable extended-life maintenance cartridges, and 25% recycled plastic in the printer's design to promote circularity. The HP Latex R530 is expected to be available globally starting April 23, 2025. HP PrintOS Production Hub: Precision, Efficiency, and Control for Print Operations PSPs need streamlined workflows to fully leverage their technology, investments and workforce. Without a centralized job and production management, PSPs face inefficiencies, costly errors, and operational bottlenecks. With the introduction of HP PrintOS Production Hub, PSPs now have access to the world's only large-format software that combines order management and remote production control into a centralized, real-time platform—increasing efficiency and reducing operational complexity. HP PrintOS Production Hub is expected to be available globally starting May 2025. Industry-First AI-Solution for Vectorization The construction industry has a tremendous opportunity to enhance productivity by streamlining manual tasks, improving stakeholder coordination, and integrating compatible software. By equipping construction professionals with effective tools to vectorize old originals during the design phase and capture site observations and generate field reports during the construction phase, projects can be completed more efficiently and with fewer delays. To seize these opportunities, HP is also introducing updates to HP Build Workspace. This platform, already announced last September at HP Imagine, will be the first solution to use AI for the process of vectorizing raster images into CAD editable documents, saving hours of manual work per drawing. With this solution, construction professionals can: Save 80% of the time required for each project with AI Vectorization, which automatically converts drawings into CAD editable files Save hours per week in field report generation during the construction phase automatically with Site Captures and Site Reports Coordinate with everyone, ensuring all project stakeholders have access to the latest information HP Build Workspace will soon connect further with the HP DesignJet portfolio to streamline communication and collaboration beyond paper such as the ability to scan to HP Build Workspace and vectorize. 'Today we're announcing break through innovations that have the potential to completely transform the way AEC professionals work. With a focus on automation, communication and collaboration, HP is delivering the tools that tackle fundamental challenges in productivity that have inherently plagued the industry' said Xavier Juarez, Director of HP Construction Services. AI Vectorization with HP Build Workspace is expected to be available in North America, UK and Germany starting May 2025. Automation to Boost Construction Productivity To further boost productivity in industrial applications, HP announced an add-on service to HP SitePrint, enabling the measurement of floor flatness and the direct printing of elevation corrections onto the floor, eliminating the need for external data processing. Traditionally, elevation and flatness data are processed in the back office before corrections can be communicated to field operation teams. HP SitePrint Flatness Measurement Service enables professionals to measure the flatness of the floor while printing the layout, transforming four manual processes into a single automated one. Industrial professionals can greatly reduce time spent by integrating four key processes: marking information on the floor, capturing elevation data, processing the data, and relocating elevation information, into a single automated workflow. This streamlined approach enhances efficiency and improves collaboration with real-time elevation insights. The new service is expected to be generally available from May 2025. Accelerating Sustainability with HP's Sustainability Amplifier Program Building on the success in Industrial Printing, HP is expanding its Sustainability Amplifier Program to Large Format PSPs of all sizes. Designed to help PSPs assess their sustainability practices against industry standards, the program offers self-assessment tools, personalized recommendations and expert-developed best practices to improve their environmental impact. 0 0
