Is the Force with China? Star Wars heads for record
Posted onAll eyes are on China to help lift “The Force Awakens” after Disney announced that it had become the U.S.’ highest grossing film ever. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
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Petrol prices could drop to 90P A LITRE – but stations REFUSE to drop costs
Posted onDRIVERS are hoping for another bumper drop in fuel costs as oil prices today slid to their lowest level since 2002. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Uber China users get discount as relief from stock turmoil
Posted onUber is softening the blow of China’s market turmoil by offering discounts to users, just hours after trading was suspended. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Pension fund withdrawals 'concerning'
Posted onThe way that people have been accessing their pension freedoms is “a cause for concern”, retirement experts have said. read more >>> Source : BBC
China Grappling With Falling Currency, Stock Prices
Posted onChina stopped trading on its stock market Thursday for the second time this week as share prices plunged and the value of the Chinese currency continued to depreciate. Analysts say the situation in both markets could worsen in the coming days. Chinese stocks tumbled 7 percent, prompting the regulator to shut down the market to […]
China and the Renminbi the biggest psychological change for 2016?
Posted onA focus on Asia, and specifically China and the Renminbi were brought to us by Jane Foley, Senior FX Strategist at Rabobank when she joined Nick Batsford and Bill Hubard. Topics Covered: China, Renminbi, Forex, Japan, 2016 Outlook read more >>> Source : ForexCrunch.Com
OIL AT 14-YEAR LOWS
Posted onThe price of oil is still nosediving. After hitting 11-year lows on Wednesday, prices of both UK Brent and US crude tanked to 14-year lows on Thursday. Brent was down 4.15% at $32.89 (£22.49) at 7 a.m. GMT (2 a.m. ET), and US crude was down 3.84% at $32.66 (£22.33). Both reached levels not seen […]
Fires spread to seven tanks at Libyan oil terminals
Posted onBENGHAZI, Libya, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Fires have spread to seven oil tanks at Libya’s ports of Ras Lanuf and Es Sider following attacks this week by Islamic State militants, a Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG) spokesman said on Thursday. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Lawyer Navigates Journey From School to Health Care Practice
Posted onChicago attorney Holly Carnell discusses how she got a job for a major law firm that handles health care issues. read more >>> Source : USNews.Com
Coutinho may be out until February
Posted onLiverpool’s Philippe Coutinho could miss the rest of January after suffering a hamstring injury in the League Cup against Stoke. read more >>> Source : BBC
My AT&T Phone Isn't Insured After All
Posted onJustin Goromaru’s phone is stolen. But no worries — he has insurance. Oh wait, no he doesn’t. Is he out of luck? Question: I recently upgraded my phone with AT&T. When I did, they they offered me insurance through a company called Asurion. I told the representative that I had two insurance claims on my […]
California delcares gas leak a state of emergency
Posted onCalifornia declared a state of emergency over a natural-gas leak that has been spewing methane and other gases into a Los Angeles neighborhood. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Pricey baby formula hot item for thieves across U.S.
Posted onThe recent arrests in Utah of three people accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of baby formula is the latest example of a problem that officials say is vexing stores and police nationwide as thieves systematically swipe the mixture from shelves and resell it to unsuspecting parents. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
Microsoft reveals Windows 10 tracking
Posted onMicrosoft reveals details about the usage data it is tracking via its new operating system, Windows 10. read more >>> Source : BBC
Why airlines charge so much for in-flight wifi and who offers it for FREE
Posted onAnalysis of current pricing plans has found that just a handful of airlines offer free wifi, and most are cashing in with plans that cost as much as £30 ($45) for a six-hour flight. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Chelsea Uncovered: The key man that will decide whether Eden Hazard quits Blues
Posted onEDEN HAZARD will listen to the advice of his dad Thierry before making any decision on his future. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
CES 2016: Double Robotics nails cheap telepresence
Posted onHave you considered working remotely? This may be a compromise your boss can live with read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
Confirmed: Manchester United agree deal for January arrival
Posted onMANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed Adnan Januzaj has been recalled from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
UPDATE 1-Standard Chartered, DBS among banks in China forex ban – sources
Posted on* StanChart has asked China to shorten suspension -source (Adds DBS) read more >>> Source : Reuters
McLaren 'record year' creates 250 jobs
Posted onSports car maker McLaren Automotive announces it will create 250 new jobs following a “record year”. read more >>> Source : BBC
Why You Aren't the Only One Who Knows the Answers to Your Security Questions
Posted onIf you’re protecting important personal accounts with nothing more than a few security questions, it may be time for an upgrade. A study from Google recently compared the use of security questions to other account recovery methods like SMS (short text messages) and an alternative email address. It found that true or made-up responses to […]
'Star Wars' Toys Have A Girl Problem
Posted onWARNING: Some spoilers below for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” A long time ago, back when merchandise for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” hit stores in the fall, a lot of fans started to raise a simple question: Where’s Rey? The female character, played by Daisy Ridley, is without question one of the film’s leads […]
Violinist leaves $2.6 mln Stradivarius on German train
Posted onBERLIN, Jan 7 (Reuters) – An American violinist who left her $2.6 million 1727 Stradivarius in the luggage rack on a regional train in western Germany was “more than relieved”, police said, when officers retrieved it one minute before it left the station. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Jim Cramer's inspiring words on how to come back from a beatdown
Posted onAt Business Insider’s 2015 IGNITION conference, CNBC’s Jim Cramer shared how he recovered from a major setback on national television with Jon Stewart. Produced by Alex Kuzoian Follow BI Video: On Facebook Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> Source : BusinessInsider.Com
Bolton fans unite to form trust
Posted onBolton Wanderers vote to form a supporters’ trust in light of the club’s financial problems. read more >>> Source : BBC
Transform the New York State Board of Regents from the Inside
Posted onChancellor Merryl Tisch and Vice-Chancellor Anthony Bottar are both resigning from the New York State Board of Regents, the governing body for education in New York State. Bottar represents a region in upstate New York and Tisch holds an out-large position. With this blog I officially declare my active candidacy for the Tisch slot. There […]
The most TERRIFYING TripAdvisor reviews of GHOSTLY and PARANORMAL incidents
Posted onSometimes it’s not just an unmade bed or poor view from the balcony that’s the biggest problem with your hotel room read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Amy Winehouse's mum suggests singer was suffering from Tourette's Syndrome before death
Posted onAMY WINEHOUSE suffered a torturous time in the limelight before her tragic passing in 2011, but her woes didn’t stop with drug addiction; as the singer is said to have had Tourette’s too. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Apply for UEFA EURO 2016 tickets while you still can!
Posted onFans hoping to attend matches at UEFA EURO 2016 have just 11 days left to apply before the ticketing portals close at 12.00CET on 18 January. read more >>> Source : UEFA.Com
City Centre Rotana Doha soft opens in Qatar
Posted onRotana is soft opening City Centre Rotana Doha – Qatar, the city’s newest five-star hotel. Developed by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company, the City Centre Rotana Doha is located in the West Bay area. This 52-storey tower features 287 luxurious modern rooms and suites and 94 serviced apartments. read more >>> Source : BreakingTravelNews.Com
Google translated Russia to 'Mordor'
Posted onGoogle releases a statement after one of its online tools translated “Russian Federation” to “Mordor”. read more >>> Source : BBC
Chinese drone maker unveils human-carrying drone
Posted onChinese drone maker Ehang Inc. on Wednesday unveiled what it calls the world’s first drone capable of carrying a human passenger. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Over 10,000 nursing vacancies in London
Posted onMore than 10,000 vacancies for nursing posts in London were unfilled in 2015, new figures from the Royal College of Nursing show. read more >>> Source : BBC
Rocco Forte Spas launches across portfolio
Posted onRocco Forte Hotels has launched a new brand wide spa proposition, Rocco Forte Spas. The new offering is born from the desire to find wellbeing in all the environments that surround us, not only creating an unforgettable experience during a stay at Rocco Forte properties, but also creating new habits that can be continued at […]
Iran says Saudis attack embassy in Yemen – oil recovers
Posted onIran has said that Saudi Arabia has bombarded the Iranian embassy in Yemen. The mood in markets is becoming worse, but oil has a reason for rising. read more >>> Source : ForexCrunch.Com
Roland and Sabrina Michaud capture images of Yemen, Ethiopia, Iran and beyond
Posted onRoland and Sabrina Michaud, who are now both in their eighties, have travelled to countries including Yemen, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey over the years and continue their odyssey still. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Villa's Traore faces 10 weeks out
Posted onAston Villa’s Spanish winger Adama Traore is ruled out for up to 10 weeks after breaking a bone in his foot. read more >>> Source : BBC
Confirmed: Liverpool complete January deal for winger
Posted onLIVERPOOL have recalled Sheyi Ojo from his loan spell at Wolves. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Marks & Spencer boss quits after disastrous Christmas sales
Posted onTHE boss of Marks & Spencer has stepped down after the retailer’s clothing sales plunged over the crucial Christmas period. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
BlackBerry joins driverless car race
Posted onBlackBerry showed off its latest technology at CES which demonstrated how cars can communicate with each other. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
These charts show how ridiculous Spain's labour market is right now
Posted onThe state of Spain’s labour market has been one of the biggest stories in the Eurozone over the last few years. Basically, it’s a total disaster. At the peak of the country’s unemployment crisis in mid-2013, more than 26% of adults in the labour market were out of work, and youth unemployment stood at an […]
Steve Carell gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Posted onLos Angeles – Actor Steve Carell received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday. read more >>> Source : Reuters
That's one hell of a commute: Soldier shares images of journey home in a plane
Posted onA MYSTERY soldier’s breath-taking commute home has gone viral read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Mumbai dance group fights for transgender rights
Posted onA Mumbai dance group led by transgender artists is using its performance to “campaign for the rights of transgender… read more >>> Source : EuroNews.Com
Twitter files lawsuit against Turkish fine over 'terrorist propaganda': source
Posted onISTANBUL (Reuters) – Micro-blogging site Twitter filed a lawsuit in an Ankara court on Thursday, seeking to annul a fine by the Turkish authorities for not removing content Turkey says is “terrorist propaganda”, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. read more >>> Source : Reuters