Bar Refaeli announces she's expecting first child with husband Adi Ezra
Posted onA HUGE congratulations to Bar Refaeli and her husband Adi Ezra, who have announced that they’re expecting their first child. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Category: General World News
This is what could stop The Fed dead in its tracks in 2016
Posted onThe Federal Reserve closed 2015 by doing something it hasn’t done since 2006: It hiked interest rates, initiating a phase of tighter monetary policy. Since then, Wall Street analysts have been asking themselves when the next hike is coming and how many hikes there will be before the world gets back to a “normal” monetary […]
U.S. universities tap into the business of craft beer
Posted onWith an explosion in growth in the craft beer industry over the last decade, it’s not enough to simply have a passion for brewing and beer when it comes to starting a brewery or working for one as the industry gets more competitive. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
What 2016 will do to your checkbook
Posted onWondering how you will fare financially in 2016? Here are what experts think next year will hold for financial matters close to home. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Mine magnate Peter Munk donated too much to Conservatives 3 times
Posted onMining magnate and philanthropist Peter Munk has admitted he donated more than the legal limit to the Conservative party three different times. read more >>> Source : CBC.Ca
Forex Weekly Outlook January 4-8
Posted onCanadian employment data, US Manufacturing and Non PMI, Trade Balance, FOMC Meeting Minutes, Employment data including ADP Non-Farm Employment Change, Unemployment Claims, Average Hourly Earnings, Non-Farm Employment Change and Unemployment Rate. These are the highlights opening 2016. Join us as we explore these market-movers. Last week U.S. consumer confidence edged up to 96.5 from 92.6 […]
Yes, Virginia… There Is an Aggressive and Highly Successful Anti-Tax Lobby
Posted onThe Wall Street Journal ran an interesting piece yesterday morning showing how the effective tax rate — taxes as a share of income — spiked up significantly in 2013 for the wealthiest taxpayers due to an increase in the tax rate on capital gains. This is important information and the piece appropriately highlights how the […]
Picture Special: Hilarious Klopp, Flanagan effort, Sturridge relaxed as Liverpool train
Posted onLIVERPOOL spent New Years Day preparing for their Premier League clash with West Ham on Saturday. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
The self-lacing Nike sneakers from 'Back To The Future' are real
Posted onOn October 21st, 2015, the very day that Marty McFly and his friends traveled to the future in the 80s movie “Back To The Future Part II,” Nike made the cult film’s iconic self-lacing sneakers a reality. The company announced that a limited run of Nike Air Mag sneakers will be released in Spring 2016, […]
Doncaster Belles sign England's Dowie
Posted onDoncaster Rovers Belles signed England and Liverpool striker Natasha Dowie for the 2016 Women’s Super League season. read more >>> Source : BBC
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman pack on the PDA as they share a kiss at NYE party
Posted onTHEY’RE often pictured looking loved-up, so it’s no real surprise Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman didn’t hold back when seeing the new year in together last night. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
The best movies and TV shows coming to Amazon Prime, iTunes, Hulu, and more in January
Posted on2016 will be filled with lots of streaming viewing options. Highlights include new releases like “Goosebumps” and “Black Mass;” titles that never get old like “Dazed and Confused,” and “Serpico;” as well as new seasons of TV shows like “Workaholics,” “New Girl,” “The Bachelor,” and the premiere of the final season of “American Idol.” All […]
British man arrested at Amsterdam airport after making bomb threats
Posted onSeveral check in desks were shut and passengers evacuated after the British man (pictured, on the floor), 29, who has not been identified, told other passengers very loudly that he had a bomb read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Ten of the best January Liga signings
Posted onRound of 16 contenders Atlético Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid feature heavily in UEFA.com’s rundown of ten notable Liga bargains struck during the January sales. read more >>> Source : UEFA.Com
One thing all junior bankers who want to work at hedge funds should know
Posted onHeadhunters are not your friends. That is the simple message that one former Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst tells every junior banker he mentors. “They may seem like it — they may try to convince you that they’re your friends — but they’re not,” he said. “They are there to place quality candidates, keep […]
Picture Special: Who joins Arsenal star in the top 20 quickest players in FIFA 16?
Posted onMUCH of the success in the FIFA games comes down to who has the quickest players. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Rupee ends flat at 66.14 against US dollar
Posted onGlobally, the US dollar ended higher against its major rivals yesterday amid lacklustre trade due to holiday season. read more >>> Source : EconomicTimes.IndiaTimes.Com
U.S. Doesn’t Know How Many Foreign Visitors Overstay Visas
Posted onThe issue has taken on added urgency as part of a broader examination of immigration policy following the mass shootings in San Bernardino, Calif. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
10 months after BSE scare, South Korea reopens to Canadian beef
Posted onSouth Korea has reopened its borders to Canadian beef after imposing a temporary ban over concerns about mad cow disease. read more >>> Source : CBC.Ca
I am not leaving Watford – Ighalo
Posted onWatford striker Odion Ighalo dismisses speculation linking him with a move away from Vicarage Road. read more >>> Source : BBC
Tentrees touring world, sharing optimism during unsettled times
Posted onTentrees’ writing naturally picks out the positive in situations that would most often otherwise seem heartbreaking or overwhelming. read more >>> Source : Canada.com
British man arrested at Amsterdam airport for false bomb threat
Posted onAMSTERDAM, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Dutch police said they arrested a 29-year-old British man at gunpoint at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport on Friday after he shouted several times that he had a bomb. read more >>> Source : Reuters
The 16 most powerful people in finance
Posted onBusiness Insider recently released its list of the most powerful people in the world, and 10 of the top 50 included hedge fund managers, bank CEOs, and other magnates in the finance industry. To determine the ranking, we considered more than 100 of the most influential players in business, politics, and entertainment and evaluated their […]
Tips to Maximize Your MBA Application Feedback Session
Posted onThis brief sessions with schools can provide valuable insight into why you were rejected. read more >>> Source : USNews.Com
George Lucas Apologizes For Calling Disney 'White Slavers'
Posted onLOS ANGELES (AP) — George Lucas has apologized for criticizing Disney’s handling of “Star Wars” and saying he had sold his characters to “white slavers” in a recent interview with Charlie Rose. In a statement issued Thursday, Lucas says he misspoke and used a “very inappropriate analogy.” It was not clear what the “Star Wars” […]
Lower returns and bigger price swings expected in 2016
Posted onAnalysts, mutual-fund managers and other forecasters are telling investors to expect lower returns from stocks and bonds in 2016 than in past years. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
Iceland's blue crystal ice caves where no two days are ever the same
Posted onHelen Björnsdóttir works as an ice cave expert in Iceland – assessing the safety of the caves before leading tourists inside – but also takes photographs herself. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Liverpool set to take Portuguese defender to Anfield to deal with injury crisis
Posted onTIAGO ILORI looks likely to return to Anfield this month after failing to break into the Aston Villa first-team. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Two railway stations evacuated in Moscow after bomb threat -RIA
Posted onMOSCOW, Jan 1 (Reuters) – About 500 people were evacuated from two railway stations in Moscow on Friday after police were tipped off about bombs being planted, RIA news agency cited an emergency services source as saying. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Here's the simple reason why London's property market is so out of control
Posted onThe average price of a London property jumped 9.2% last year to a huge £481,820, according to the Land Registry. But what’s behind the insane rise in prices? A lot has been made of the influx of foreign money, with David Cameron saying on Tuesday he was worried about London’s housing market becoming a haven […]
'I misspoke' Star Wars creator George Lucas apologises for Disney 'white slavers' comments
Posted onGEORGE LUCAS has apologised for comparing Disney to “white slavers” in a recent interview. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Liverpool left in cold as Turkish club muscle in on bargain January deal
Posted onTURKISH club Fenerbahce are reportedly preparing a January swoop for Juventus defender Martin Caceres, who is also wanted by Liverpool. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner cause chaos online after being seen KISSING in St Barts
Posted onHARRY STYLES and Kendall Jenner sent Twitter into meltdown this morning after they were pictured kissing and snuggling on a luxury yacht in St Barts. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Posh burgers, phone chargers and a salad bar: The future of McDonalds REVEALED
Posted onIt’s never been regarded as a posh eatery but McDonalds new restaurants will be worlds apart from the fast food chain we once knew read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
China creates three new military units in push to modernise army
Posted onBEIJING, Jan 1 (Reuters) – China has created three new military units and will update equipment as well as modernising its command structure, state media said on Friday, as part of a major overhaul of the armed forces announced by President Xi Jinping in November. read more >>> Source : Reuters
New alcohol intake limits drawn up
Posted onProposed new guidelines on how much people should limit their alcohol intake are to be issued following the first review of official advice in 20 years. read more >>> Source : BBC
Do YOU suffer from one of the nation's most EMBARRASSING health concerns?
Posted onARE you suffering from one of the nation’s ‘most embarrassing’ health issues? read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
One venture capitalist's predictions for 2016
Posted onNEA partner Rick Yang on what to expect in 2016 read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Did a CURTAIN fire cause Dubai's 'Towering Inferno'? Giant skyscraper smoulders as investigators probe cause of massive New Year's Eve blaze that tore through 63-storey building
Posted onThe five-star hotel in Dubai engulfed by flames just before the New Years’ firework display was still smouldering this morning, as reports suggest the inferno was triggered by curtains catching fire. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Picture Special: Who joins Man Utd star as the Premier League's best goalkeepers?
Posted onTHIS season sees some of the game’s best goalkeepers plying their trade in the Premier League. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
China factory activity shrinks in soggy start to 2016
Posted onChina looked set for a soggy start to 2016 after activity in the manufacturing sector contracted for a fifth straight month in December. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Southern states brace for flooding as overflowing Midwest rivers recede
Posted onJan 1 (Reuters) – Overflowing rivers were receding in Missouri and Illinois on Friday after flooding swamped communities and forced towns to evacuate, with forecasters warning that rain-swollen waterways flowing downstream could menace Southern states. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Carrick v Glenavon match called off
Posted onThe Irish Premiership game between Carrick Rangers and Glenavon on Friday is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. read more >>> Source : BBC
Russia says Ukraine defaulted on $3 bln Eurobond
Posted onMOSCOW, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Russia will file a lawsuit against Ukraine after Kiev failed to repay a $3 billion Eurobond and $75 million of interest by Dec. 31, the Russian finance ministry said late on… read more >>> Source : Reuters
Robert Redford victim of 'sick' New Year's Eve death hoax
Posted onACTOR Robert Redford found himself at the centre of a sick death hoax on New Year’s Eve. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express