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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Don't go to these markets & food centres scheduled for spring cleaning in July 2025
The June school holidays have just ended and I'm back for the 7th instalment of our hawker spring cleaning series. With a whopping 79 markets & hawker centres involved last month, it's a good thing that the cleaners can take a breather in July with just 12 places affected. Let's all take a moment to be grateful for those who spend their time and effort to make our makan places clean and spotless. And with that, here's my list of markets and hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in July 2025. Though there isn't much, do make a mental note just in case! 115 Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre (115 Bukit Merah View) Hong Lim Market & Food Centre (531A Upper Cross Street) Yuhua Place Market & Hawker Centre (347 Jurong East Avenue 1) Those working around Chinatown might need to head over to Chinatown Complex Market instead during lunchtime. Sembawang Hills Food Centre (590 Upper Thomson Road) East Coast Lagoon Food Village (1220 ECP) For those windsurfing nearby or cycling along the beach during this 2-day spring cleaning, you'll need to find dinner elsewhere. Changi Village Market & Hawker Centre (2/3 Changi Village Road) If you're planning to enjoy some nasi lemak for breakfast or snack on the delicious curry puffs from !, don't make a wasted trip down in the course of these 3 days. Circuit Road Market & Food Centre (80 Circuit Road) Golden Mile Food Centre (505 Beach Road) Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Food Centre (210 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh) Haig Road Market & Food Centre (14 Haig Road) Fans of and , don't head down during the 4-day spring cleaning in July 2025— you've been warned! Dunman Food Centre (271 Onan Road) Telok Blangah Rise Market & Food Centre (36 Telok Blangah Rise) Those who love the Dunman Road , do take note! The char kway teow queue war: Outram Park vs Ang Mo Kio The post Don't go to these markets & food centres scheduled for spring cleaning in July 2025 appeared first on
The Verge
19-06-2025
- The Verge
Eufy's X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date
Now that warmer weather is here, spring cleaning duties are likely falling by the wayside. But the good news is you can enjoy the outdoors and clean your home with zero effort by letting a robot vacuum do the hard work for you. For that, we recommend a versatile model like the Eufy X10 Pro Omni, which is currently on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy to $549.99 ($250 off), matching its all-time low. The X10 Pro Omni, one of our favorite midrange vacuum / mop combos, boasts an array of features to help it tackle daily messes, including oscillating dual spinning brushes capable of cleaning dried stains. An onboard water reservoir means the robot vacuum can clean for longer without having to refill its tank as often as some alternatives. Plus, when it's finished mopping, a heated mop drying function helps prevent the base from smelling like dirty laundry. Unfortunately, however, it lacks a heated mop washing feature. In addition to mopping, the X10 Pro Omni features 8,000Pa of suction, which enables it to perform well on both carpet and tile surfaces. It also offers excellent AI-powered object recognition, allowing it to avoid pet messes, cables, and toys. That said, we did encounter a few navigation issues during our testing, with the vacuum unable to escape from a corner. While it did get stuck a few times, its lidar-powered mapping is fast and accurate, laying out multiple rooms correctly on the first try. To round out the Omni's capabilities, support for the Eufy Clean app allows you to set schedules, establish no-go zones, create virtual boundaries, and more. It can also automatically empty its dust bin and refill its own water tank, so you can set it and forget it while it does its thing.
CBC
13-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Retired soldier gets his medals back after accidental donation
It started with spring cleaning. Kelly and Margaret Grant, both retired from the military, filled some boxes with things they no longer needed and took them to local charities. They included suit jackets that were hanging in the closet. What the couple didn't realize was that Kelly Grant's military medals were still pinned to one of those jackets. Seven medals, earned over 30 years from tours in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Cyprus and Yugoslavia, had been accidently donated. "I was hoping they were in the house, so we were looking and looking and searching, and we couldn't find them anywhere," said Grant, who retired as a master warrant officer. WATCH | 'A series of unfortunate events that led to a really good outcome': The search for 7 missing medals from a long military career 3 hours ago Duration 4:00 Originally from Saint John, Grant was first posted in Calgary, then Winnipeg and Victoria, before his final posting at Base Gagetown, where he retired as master warrant officer. Among the lost medals was his prized Member of the Order of Military Merit. The Canadian Armed Forces criteria for the medal reads: "Appointment to the rank of Member of the Order of Military Merit recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility." At the end of last year, only 3,768 of those medals had been issued since the honour was created in 1972, according to the Armed Forces website. "Remembrance Day came and went, and I had to go to the service without my medals," Grant said. "It was very different standing with all your peers when they're displaying their medals, and I didn't have mine to display." Just looking at his medals brought him pride. Losing them weighed on him. "It was very saddening," he said. After Remembrance Day, he said, he accepted that his medals were gone. Not wanting to go through another ceremony without them, Grant commissioned a set of replicas. Those cost $500. A year later, Grant was still bothered by his medals' disappearance. He and his wife concluded they must have accidentally gone to one of several organizations that received their donations of clothing and furniture. Earlier this month, Grant posted on Facebook marketplace, writing: "I'm sad to say that my wife and I may have donated my military medals [along] with some clothing by accident. If anyone has found them can you contact me please, ty." Included was a photo of the medals he took from a framed portrait of him and his wife posing in their uniforms. "I had several people reach out to me saying they may have seen my medals at the Hospice House," Grant said. Hospice House is a 10-bed residential facility providing end-of-life care for terminally ill residents in downtown Fredericton. The charity operates on some provincial funding, and a lot of donations, including from sales of donated items. In this case, those included the accidently donated medals. "Someone had bought them," Grant said. On a Sunday afternoon, Terry McCormack, a collector of military memorabilia, received a message from a friend directing him to Grant's plea for his missing medals. "Within about 15 minutes I had contacted him," said McCormack, a former reservist of 35 years and Hospice House volunteer. "I said, 'Look, I've got your medals. Let's meet.'" Within half an hour, the two me were at Tim Hortons. "I was shocked and happy," said Grant, who had confirmed the medals were his after he was sent a photo of them. McCormack said he was pleased to reunite the former soldier with his accolades. He did request Grant pay him the amount that he'd paid the charity for them. "They weren't free," Grant told CBC News. "He had a receipt for $600, and that's what it cost me to get my medals back." Grant was just happy the medals were in his possession again. "I'm ecstatic to have them back," he said. "I promised these to my granddaughter, and now it's nice to say that she's going to have them." Charity response On learning what Grant had been through with his missing medals, Cindy Sheppard, the CEO of Hospice House, said she contacted him to let him know the charity was sending him the amount he paid to regain his medals. "Once he told me the story, I certainly offered Kelly his $600 back, for purchasing his own medals back," said Sheppard, whose organization operates Hospice Boutique. "He shouldn't have to pay for the medals he earned through service." Sheppard and McCormack both told CBC News that when the medals were first donated, staff tried to double-check if it was an accident, but because the Grants' donation was made anonymously, they didn't know what to do. After holding them for a while to make sure no one was looking for them, Hospice House eventually sold them to McCormack. And back again But the exchanges don't end there. Grant said that after Sheppard called to send him the $600, he had a conversation with his wife. "That was very, very, sweet of her to do," Grant said. "Now, knowing what the Hospice House stands for ... we're donating that money back to Hospice House." "It's an all-around good story," Sheppard said. "A series of unfortunate events that led to a really good outcome." Sheppard said any future medals sent to Hospice House will be passed on to the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to ensure nothing like this happens again.
Auto Blog
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Walmart is selling a ‘durable' $190 outdoor storage box for $77, and shoppers say it ‘has a large amount of space'
The Walmart, Inc. logo appears on a smartphone screen in this illustration photo in Reno, United States Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Have you been procrastinating on your spring cleaning? While many of us focus on dusting, vacuuming, and deep cleaning our homes, it's also important to reorganize and prepare your outdoor space for the warmer months. One of the easiest ways to do this is by adding the Seizeen Outdoor Storage Box to your home. Right now, the handy storage solution is on sale at Walmart for just $77, saving you 60%. Seizeen Outdoor Storage Box, $77 (was $190) at Walmart Measuring 44.35 inches long, 19.72 inches wide, 21.44 inches high, this storage box can fit in your garage, on your deck or patio, and anywhere else you need a little bit of organization. The structure is made from a durable plastic that is water-resistant, weatherproof, and UV-resistant. Plus, it's fully sealed to protect your items from bugs and inclement weather. One shopper wrote, 'Spacious enough to fit all the basketballs, rackets, and toys, while still slim enough not to take up so much space underneath the carport. I would recommend this storage bin!' A second customer said, 'Perfect size. Not too big, not too small. I love that it locks and has wheels to maneuver around [the] patio.' Another added, 'Feels very strong and has a large amount of space.' With a slatted wood-effect finish, the storage box is available in black or gray colorways to match your outdoor furniture and decor. It weighs about 15 pounds and features portable handles on each side, two wheels, and a lockable lid for easy movement and added security. Its 75-gallon capacity can fit anything from patio cushions and pool toys, to power tools and gardening equipment. A fourth reviewer wrote, 'It is durable enough to be sat on, and despite the torrential downpours of the past few weeks, it remains as dry as a bone inside. Assembly is effortless. It is also equipped with metal links that allow for the attachment of a padlock.' Add this outdoor storage box to your yard for just $77. You'll instantly feel organized and ready to enjoy your outdoor space without clutter. About the Author Victoria Garcia View Profile
CNET
01-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
You Can Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free. Here's Where
Summer is almost here, but it's not too late to get that last bit of spring cleaning done. And though it can be difficult to get rid of that old laptop, desktop or printer you've got sitting around -- even when it's been over a decade since you last plugged it in or switched it on -- recycling old tech is important, and it can free up a lot of space in your home. A recent CNET survey found that 31% of US adults are still holding onto unused old devices, including laptops, because they're unsure of what to do with them. The survey also found that 19% of respondents just toss old devices in the trash -- which is actually illegal in many states and can draw hefty fines -- while 29% use a recycling service to dispose of old tech. But there are easy and sustainable ways to clear out all that ancient tech. Recycling computers and printers can be as easy as bringing them to major retailers such as Best Buy, Office Depot and Staples. Some stores will even give you credit for offloading your old devices, as hard as it might be to let go of them. Here's what you need to know about recycling your old tech. For more, learn how to recycle your old phones. What to do before recycling your old computer Wherever you choose to take or mail in your items to be recycled, you'll want to protect your data by removing it as best you can. One way to do this is to perform a factory reset on your computer. Our guide walks you through the process. Where to recycle computers and printers Some retail stores will accept computers and printers for recycling, but it's not always a free service. Policies vary by company. Apple Store You can recycle your old Apple computers, monitors and peripherals, such as printers, for free at an Apple store, but there's a costly catch. According to the Apple Free Recycling program, you must also purchase a qualifying Apple computer or monitor to receive this service. Need another option? A third-party company called Gazelle buys old MacBooks to recycle them. After accepting Gazelle's offer, you print a prepaid label or request a prepaid box and ship the machine to them. Read more: Phone and Laptop Repair Goes Mainstream With Push From iFixit Best Buy stores Best Buy generally accepts up to three household items per household per day to be recycled for free, including desktop computers and printers, as well as other items ranging from e-readers to vacuum cleaners. While three is the limit for most items, there's a higher standard for laptops -- Best Buy will take five of those per household per day. Note that rules for dropping off monitors vary by state, and it's not always free to do so. Best Buy also offers a mail-in recycling service for select items, but that's also not free. A small box that holds up to 6 pounds costs $23, while a large box (up to 15 pounds) costs $30. Office Depot stores Office Depot and OfficeMax merged in 2013. The retailers offer a tech trade-in program both in-store and online where you may be able to get a store gift card in exchange for your old computers and printers. If the device has no trade-in value, the company will recycle it for free. Office Depot also sells its own tech recycling boxes that you can fill with electronics to be recycled and then drop off at the stores, but they aren't free. The small boxes cost $8.39 and hold up to 20 pounds, the medium ones cost $18.29 and hold up to 40 pounds, and the large boxes cost $28 and hold up to 60 pounds. Staples stores You can bring your old desktop computers, laptops, printers and more to the Staples checkout counter to be recycled for free, even if they weren't purchased there. The retailer also has a free at-home battery recycling box which, according to a Staples rep, has led customers to recycle thousands of batteries per week, up from an earlier average of 50 per week. Here's a list of everything that can be recycled at Staples. Read more: How to Factory Reset a MacBook, Windows Laptop or Chromebook How to find an electronics recycling center If you don't live near a major retailer or would rather take your computers and printers to a recycling center, you can locate places near you by using search tools provided by Earth911 and the Consumer Technology Association. Earth911 recycling center Use the recycling center search function on Earth911 to find recycling centers near your ZIP code that accept laptops, desktops and printers. Note that the results may also turn up places that accept mobile phones and not computers or printers, so you may have to do a little filtering. Greener Gadgets recycling center Consult the Consumer Technology Association's Greener Gadgets Recycle Locator to find local recycling centers in your area that will take old items. The search function also allows you to filter the results to separately hunt for places that take computers versus printers.
