Toyota discontinues Scion brand
Posted onToyota is discontinuing its Scion brand and will fold its models back into the Toyota product line. read more >>> Source : BankRate.Com
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Rio Carnival 2016: The essential guide YOU need for this colourful festival
Posted onFrom the skimpy bikinis to huge floats, the Rio Carnival is a spectacle to behold. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Cultured Traveler: In Tokyo, Brand-Name Stores by Brand-Name Architects
Posted onStar architects have created so many high-end stores in Tokyo that it’s worth visiting two shopping districts where the best item — eye-popping building design — is free. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Toshiba shares tank after posting $6 billion loss
Posted onShares in Toshiba plunged 11% after the company warned of an even deeper loss. read more >>> Source : CNN Money
Picture Special: Daniel Sturridge arrives for training as he considers quitting Liverpool
Posted onEXPRESS SPORT brings you all the best snaps as Daniel Sturridge arrives for training amid rumours he could quit Liverpool. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
VIDEO: China's new year helps abalone sales
Posted onAbalones, or marine snails, are a much sought-after delicacy in Asia with demanding peaking around the Chinese new year – and many are sourced from South Africa. read more >>> Source : BBC
The technology behind bitcoin could solve one of the big problems banks had in the 2008 crisis
Posted onGo anywhere near the upper echelons of a bank or finance firm right now and there’s one buzzword you’ll hear over and over again — blockchain. First invented to underpin bitcoin, blockchain technology uses decentralized record keeping and the scrutiny of the “crowd” to allow people to trade bitcoin on a public network without working […]
'Hibs have to weather Hearts storm'
Posted onTam McManus and Thomas Flogel look ahead to Sunday Scottish Cup fifth round tie between Hearts and Hibernian. read more >>> Source : BBC
Live NFP Coverage from 13:00 GMT
Posted onThe first Non-Farm Payrolls for 2016 comes amid growing worries about the US economy, a big push back in rate hike expectations and after a significant dollar sell-off. Will an OK report be enough to stabilize the dollar? Not necessarily. Preview: trading the NFP with EUR/USD and you’re welcome to watch it live here: Trade […]
SoFi made a last-minute edit to its Super Bowl advert to make it less insulting (SOFI)
Posted onIts not just the players getting pre-game nerves. Financial services company, SoFi, has made a last-minute edit to its Super Bowl 50 ad, after facing internal and external criticism for the final line in the spot, Adweek reports. Both the original and the re-edit of SoFi’s advert depict strangers on a busy street, giving a […]
China says 49 detained for Tianjin blasts, losses at $1 bln
Posted onBEIJING, Feb 5 (Reuters) – A total of 49 people have been detained in connection with chemical blasts in the Chinese port city of Tianjin last August that killed 165 people, the government said in a report on Friday while putting losses at more than $1 billion. read more >>> Source : Reuters
You can now trade in your broken iPhone
Posted onGot an iPhone with a broken screen? Good news: you can now trade it in at an Apple store for some credit towards another handset. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Britain is 'world’s most exposed country to China's huge debt bubble'
Posted onFEARS over the scale of China’s terrifying debt bubble is building, as experts warn a collapse points to devastating consequences for Britain. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Will the NFP unleash a fresh USD sell-off?
Posted onThe US dollar begins the last day of the week with a small correction and some stability after the big sell-offs seen on Wednesday and Thursday. All eyes are on the first Non-Farm Payrolls report for 2016, with real expectations slightly lower than the official ones at 190K. Wages are also predicted to slide to […]
Breaking news: Tube maintenance workers will stage a series of 12 and 24 hour strikes in a dispute over safety
Posted onMore than 1,000 maintenance workers on the London Underground are set to walk out next week for the first of a possible series of seven 12-to-24-hour strikes. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Japanese volcano erupts near nuclear plant
Posted onA Japanese volcano about 50 km (30 miles) from a nuclear plant erupted on Friday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Apple's iPhone: Still top in US but Android tightens its grip
Posted onApple’s iPhone remains the mostly widely-used smartphone in the US, where mobile market penetration now nudges 80 percent. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
Google AI will play live Go match
Posted onGoogle has announced the next challenge for its AI software – to play a live-streamed Go match against the world champion. read more >>> Source : BBC
Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Munich
Posted onPreview followed by live coverage of Saturday’s German Bundesliga game between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. read more >>> Source : BBC
Kristen Wiig Shows Us How To Wears All The Colors On The Best-Dressed List
Posted onWe are smack in the middle of awards season, which means that celebrities are turning it out on the red carpet. And this week was particularily inspiring. Kristen Wiig showed up to the “Zoolander No. 2” premiere in a multi-colored dressed that is by far our favorite look of 2016, Lupita Nyong’o made a case […]
Russia VEB's board to talk about aiding bank at end-Feb/early March -FinMin
Posted onMOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Friday that the supervisory board of the ailing state development bank Vnesheconombank, or VEB, will discuss at the end of… read more >>> Source : Reuters
In Transit: Tour and Hotel News: Biking Trips, Fast and Leisurely
Posted onWhat you need to know if you’re on a trip or planning one soon, including a cultural package in Los Angeles and deals in the South Pacific. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Another Wild Landing At Maho Beach On Saint Martin
Posted onIn a place already known for its close encounters with airplanes, this might be one of the closest ever. Video posted online last month showed a PAWA Dominicana flight coming so close to people at Maho Beach on Saint Martin that it almost looked like they could touch the MD-83 aircraft: The description on YouTune […]
Roberto Martinez delighted as top star reveals: I would rather join Everton than Barcelona
Posted onROBERTO MARTINEZ has welcomed Andriy Yarmolenko’s claims he would rather play for Everton than Barcelona ahead of a possible summer move for the Ukraine star. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Try Not To Cry During This Spine-Tingling Disney A Cappella Medley
Posted onSometimes a song just gets to you. Here’s a perfect example. Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado teamed up with her boyfriend Jeremy Michael Lewis for this beautiful a cappella rendition of three Disney movie classics. Accompanied by the a cappella collective Voctave, they sang “I See The Light” from “Tangled,” “You’ll Be In My Heart” from “Tarzan” […]
Bowen takes over as executive chef at Shangri-La Hotel, London
Posted onTo celebrate the arrival of Gareth Bowen, the new executive chef at Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, the hotel has added a stylish Chef’s Market Table in the hotel’s TĪNG Restaurant on Level 35. Chef Bowen will offer a seasonal four course menu at the new table championing fine local ingredients and cooking in tune […]
Armenia's gross international reserves down to $1.74 bln in Jan
Posted onYEREVAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Armenia’s foreign exchange reserves totalled $1.740 billion at the end of January, down from $1.771 billion a month earlier, the country’s central bank said on Friday. read more >>> Source : Reuters
VIDEO: Chinese New Year preparations
Posted onWhat will Chinese people be stocking up on for the start of the new year? read more >>> Source : BBC
Age UK faces new criticism on insurance
Posted onThe charity Age UK is facing further criticism – this time for selling insurance deals that may not be the best value for money. read more >>> Source : BBC
Injured Rosicky out for three months
Posted onArsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky is ruled out for up to three months with a ‘serious’ thigh injury. read more >>> Source : BBC
Syrian rebel commander says northern Aleppo countryside 'totally encircled'
Posted onBEIRUT, Feb 5 (Reuters) – The commander of a U.S.-supported Syrian rebel group said on Friday the northern countryside of Aleppo province was completely encircled by Syrian government forces and its allies and heavy Russian bombardment continued. read more >>> Source : Reuters
The Kensington, London, reopens following renovations
Posted onFollowing an extensive renovation, The Kensington has re-launched. The majestic property sits in the heart of South Kensington, where Queen’s Gate meets the Old Brompton Road and comprises four traditional white Victorian townhouses. Set among the leafy squares, museums and parks of the Royal borough, The Kensington feels more like a beautiful private residence than […]
U.S. vacation hot spots offer discounts to dollar-weary Canadians
Posted onAmerican vacation destinations are trying to entice Canadian travellers by offering big bargains to help make up for the sinking loonie. read more >>> Source : CBC.Ca
This domestic violence Super Bowl ad will stop a lot of people in their tracks on game day
Posted onNo More, the domestic violence and sexual assault public awareness campaign, is airing its second-ever Super Bowl ad during the big game on Sunday — and it looks set to stop many viewers in their tracks amid the slew of humorous spots from big brand advertisers. The ad depicts a text message conversation between two […]
AUDUSD Extends Bullish Price Strength
Posted onAUDUSD rallied through its key resistance at the 0.7140 level on Wednesday and followed through higher on Thursday. This leaves risk of more strength on the cards. On the downside, support resides at the 0.7200 level where a breach will aim at the 0.7150 level. Below that level will set the stage for a run […]
Ben Stiller sets new world record for longest selfie at star-studded Zoolander 2 premiere
Posted onTAKING a leaf out of male model Derek’s book, Ben Stiller flashed his best “Blue Steel” in order to break a Guinness World Record in London last night. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Why second bid is being prepared for Chelsea star after club reject record deal
Posted onCHINESE club Jiangsu Suning are reportedly preparing a second bid for Chelsea midfielder Oscar after their initial £57.5million offer was turned down. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks mixed, dollar recovering before U.S. jobs report
Posted onLONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – The wait for U.S. monthly jobs numbers steadied stock markets on Friday and allowed the dollar to recover after its worst week in more than six years. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Roosevelt Hotel honours $2.50 dinner coupon from 1941
Posted onBarbara Capozzola Alloway’s mother received the prize when she won an Arthur Murray participation dance contest, but never claimed it and left it to her daughter when she died in 1999. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
The world's biggest steel maker just lost $7.9 billion
Posted onAnother day, another two scalps for the commodity price crash. Two huge resources firms reported results on Friday, and you can add both to the pile of giants getting crushed by the falling price of raw materials. ArcelorMittal, the world’s biggest steelmaker, and BG Group, the FTSE 100-listed oil giant, both took big hits last […]
In-flight 'Concert' Prompts Jet Airways Suspensions
Posted onFive members of the crew for a chartered flight from the Indian cities of Jodhpur to Mumbai have been suspended by Jet Airways for allowing a popular Bollywood singer to perform using the in-flight announcement system. Jet Airways confirmed the suspensions after video of the January 4 performance by Sonu Nigam showed up online. A […]
Snap up six of the best British holiday deals around this week
Posted onFROM a country cottage near a village pub to a family trip with tickets to Whipsnade Zoo Whether you’re looking for a country cottage on the coast or a bolthole next to a village pub, we’ve got the perfect choice. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Swan wins again to give Britain lead
Posted onTeenager Katie Swan upsets world number 327 Ekaterine Gorgodze to give Britain the lead against Georgia in the Fed Cup. read more >>> Source : BBC
Canada faces 'economic crisis' if gender employment divide remains
Posted onJob prospects for women are looking increasingly bleak as the so-called fourth industrial revolution puts female-dominated industries at imminent risk. In Canada, where the traditional gender employment divide persists, that could mean a big hit to the economy. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
After Piraeus Port, China's COSCO eyes Greek trains to build Europe hub – sources
Posted onATHENS/SHANGHAI, Feb 5 (Reuters) – China’s COSCO is expected to make an offer for Greece’s rail network after becoming the sole bidder for the country’s largest port, two people familiar with the matter said, as the state owned shipping giant forges ahead with a plan to build a European transhipment hub. read more >>> Source […]