The US dollar has gained against commodity currencies and the pound, but is ceding territory to the safe haven euro and yen. Yet the team at BNP Paribas explains how the greenback could regain ground, especially against the yen: Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews: BNP Paribas outlook for the USD remains favourable as […]
SUNDERLAND have completed the signing of Bayern Munich defender Jan Kirchhoff. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Employment is dead, long live Entrepreneurialism. The days of regularised employment are numbered. We are standing on the brink of a revolution brought force by technological advancement. We no longer have to work long hours for bureaucratically obtuse multi-nationals instead we have a choice; we are in the age of agility and entrepreneurialism and we […]
Analysts say 2016 will be a virtual reality tipping point read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Manchester United have reason to be nervous as they take on Midtjylland, the Danish champions having already ended one English side’s campaign this season. read more >>> Source : UEFA.Com
After looking at some rather dramatic reports on the news, a visit to Turkey may have moved down a few notches on your travel planning short-list. But maybe you should reconsider, or adjust that thought. Cappadocia Turkey is an island of calm sitting in the very center of Turkey. The lunar-like landscape dotted with jutting […]
Tina Fey (a.ka. “Bossypants”) is doubling down on Manhattan real estate. According to Curbed NY, the famously funny comedian, “Sisters” star, and author reportedly just closed on a $9.5 million deal for a ten-room apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Situated directly above the home she currently shares with with husband Jeff Richmond and their […]
Men and boys on the streets of Sana’a, Yemen’s largest city, sell fuel for cars and generators out of jerry cans, water bottles and barrels. The fuel black market is one of the few ways to keep a family afloat during this relentless war, they say. Meanwhile, airstrikes are only getting worse. “Yemen is under […]
Investors should be most concerned about THIS when weighing the situation in China, Art Cashin of UBS says. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Smart cocktail makers, showers and games consoles for the family pet are all on show at the CES tech show. read more >>> Source : BBC
SHE’S been showing off her incredible figure on numerous occasions during her luxurious Thailand break, but her latest bikini snap is a little different to the rest… read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ new interim CEO Howard Schiller isn’t staying the course while J. Michael Pearson is hospitalized. In interview with the Financial Times’ David Crow, Schiller, a former Valeant CFO, said the company will steer clear of price increases for the foreseeable future. Valeant’s practice of buying off-patent drugs and drastically increasing the price came […]
Beginning April 2016, the 292-room Vail Cascade Resort and Spa will undergo a $35 million transformation to be completed for the 2016/17 ski season as it joins The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts read more >>> Source : HotelNewsresource.Com
Instead of an antenna on the bottom of the plane connecting with points on the ground, the new 2Ku system from US-company Gogo connects with satellites in orbit with speeds of 70Mbps. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
When the news broke that Amy Schumer has been dating a very handsome man named Ben Hanisch, the Internet was excited, but reasonably put off by the lack of further information about this mystery man. The absence seemed, for lack of a better word, intentional. Fans demanded to know: How did they meet? Online? At […]
Boeing looks to have cemented its position as the world’s biggest aircraft manufacturer after delivering a record 762 planes last year. read more >>> Source : BBC
If the brand new 2016 American Girl doll Lea Clark were to be driving in a 2016 Ford Focus RS — my household would explode. We couldn’t handle that sort of energy. My seven-year-old daughter wants the new 2016 American Girl doll so bad she can hardly speak about it. Likewise, I want the new […]
BENGHAZI, Libya, Jan 7 (Reuters) – A car bombing at a checkpoint in the Libyan oil port of Ras Lanuf left seven people dead and 11 wounded on Thursday, a Petroleum Facilities Guard spokesman said. read more >>> Source : Reuters
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A toilet that does not need water, a sewage system or external power but instead uses nanotechnology to treat human waste, produce clean water and keep smells at bay is being developed by a British university. read more >>> Source : Reuters
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A foundation run by the heirs of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton said Thursday it will spend $1 billion over the next five years to improve public education by backing new charter schools and helping programs already up and running. The foundation has spent more than $1 billion on K-12 education […]
As student-loan debt in the US has grown to staggering levels, many policymakers refer to the seemingly inexorable levels of mounting debt as a crisis. They have suggested plans to provide college for free, or at minimal cost. US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), a Democratic presidential candidate, unveiled his ambitious College For All Act in […]
STEVE MANDANDA has announced he intends to stay with Marseille until at least the summer. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
All roads in Italy may lead to Rome, but most of them go through Tuscany first. And for good reason. Strolling the streets of Florence, looking at the juxtaposition of cutting edge fashion boutiques inside ancient palazzos, it occurred to me that Tuscany may well be the birthplace of modern luxury. Rome’s glory is based […]
Chelsea midfielder Oscar denies reports he was involved in a training-ground confrontation with team-mate Diego Costa. read more >>> Source : BBC
Spot relies on great imagery to deliver a compelling place-discovery experience. Here, our content and community lead, Kelly Lack, shares the one simple tip that has helped top Instagrammers build beautiful portfolios (and huge followings). Off the bat you should know that this is not an article about how to game followers. I possess no […]
Facebook ‘On This Day’ feature triggers unpleasant memories of Charlie Hebdo Attacks. read more >>> Source : CNN Money
Cable and satellite television providers have to change their bills to make them easier for customers to understand, Canada’s broadcast regulator says. read more >>> Source : CBC.Ca
MEXICO CITY, Jan 7 (Reuters) – The depreciation of the Chinese yuan risks triggering a cycle of competitive devaluation and is causing enormous worry in the world’s financial markets, Mexican Finance… read more >>> Source : Reuters
On Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the first jobs report of 2016. Notably, this will be the first jobs report since the Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates off zero in mid-December. Via Bloomberg, here’s what economists expect for the release: Nonfarm payrolls: +200,000 Unemployment rate: […]
Suspended Uefa president Michel Platini says he will not stand in the Fifa presidential election next month, reports Associated Press. read more >>> Source : BBC
State regulators warn auto insurers to stick to underwriting based on risk. read more >>> Source : BankRate.Com
The update mechanism of the popular Drupal content management system is insecure in several ways, allowing attackers to trick administrators into installing malicious updates. read more >>> Source : PCAdvisor.Co.Uk
While oil prices fell to 12-year lows on Thursday, OPIS founder Tom Kloza thinks they could fall even lower. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Over the years, I’ve worked with nearly 100 clients spanning the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors. Though marketing goals varied, one thing always held true: story is critical to their success. In fact, brands today dedicate whole departments to the creation and distribution of story-based content. And since YouTube is currently the second largest search […]
CHELSEA star Oscar has denied being involved in a training ground bust-up with Diego Costa. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Tension over the South China Sea highlights the need for the United States to maintain a strong Navy to serve as a deterrent, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday, criticizing the Obama administration for proposals he said would reduce the U.S. naval fleet. read more >>> Source : […]
Michael Jackson’s estate won’t stop `til they get enough.’ The singer’s “Off the Wall” album is being reissued alongside a Spike Lee documentary about the hallmark 1979 album. Jackson’s estate and publisher Sony Music are re-releasing the 36-year-old album with a DVD of the film “Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to ‘Off the Wall’” on […]
Nuveen Asset Management’s Bob Doll is out with his 10 predictions for 2016, and the general theme is “meh.” In a presentation entitled “The Muddle Through Continues,” Doll laid out a case for slow global growth, meager investment returns, and a decent US economy. “There are going to be good days and bad days, good […]
The Almanac hopes to fill gap left by the loss of two music rooms in Old Stratchona. read more >>> Source : Canada.com
Why have Marks and Spencer clothes fallen out of favour? read more >>> Source : BBC
Netflix is ready to get down with Baz Luhrmann. Following a lengthy deal making process, the streaming service has handed out a straight-to-series order for The Get Down, a 13-episode hip-hop drama from the Oscar nominee, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and […]
Florida has a bad reputation — and it’s no wonder why. With a nickname like the Sunshine State, why would anyone want to visit a place with gorgeous vistas, tons of activities and great food? Don’t let the nickname fool you — here are 11 reasons why you shouldn’t visit any time soon. 1. You […]
The 73rd Golden Globe Awards will take place on Sunday, and experts are weighing in with their predictions for the night’s winners. “Carol” landed the most film nominations with five, but the odds from gambling pros place “Spotlight” and “The Martian” as two of the top contenders. As for TV, “Mr. Robot,” “Transparent,” and “Fargo” […]
Stock markets around the world are having a panic attack over China and crashing oil prices. Here’s what you need to know. read more >>> Source : CNN Money
(Reuters) – Apple Inc bought Emotient Inc, an artificial intelligence startup that reads people’s emotions by analyzing facial expressions, the Wall Street Journal reported. read more >>> Source : Reuters