US crude edges away from 2009 lows; outlook remains bleak
Posted onU.S. oil prices edged away from 2009 lows in early trading on Thursday but overall market sentiment remained bearish. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
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3D printer uses paper, glue and razors
Posted onA new 3D printer that is small enough to put on a desk makes highly detailed models out of paper, coloured inks and glue. read more >>> Source : BBC
Dollar/yen falls to 4-1/2-month low after weak yuan guidance
Posted onTOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) – The dollar fell more than 0.5 percent against the yen on Thursday to 117.66 yen, its lowest level since late August, after China’s central bank guided the yuan lower,… read more >>> Source : Reuters
People's Choice Awards 2016 Red Carpet: All The Night's Memorable Looks
Posted onThe 2016 People’s Choice Awards kicked off awards season with a bang, as some of Hollywood’s biggest stars descended on Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater. Kate Hudson stormed the red carpet in a white jumpsuit, Vanessa Hudgens made a statement in metallics and Carly Rae Jepsen took a risk in a cut-out dress. The event, hosted […]
New 'Star Wars' film shatters North American box office record
Posted on(Reuters) – Blockbuster movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has become the highest grossing film of all time in the United States and Canada, Walt Disney Co said, and crossed the $800 million mark at overseas box offices on Tuesday. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Uber Settles Investigation Into Creepy 'God View' Tracking Program
Posted onUber has agreed to pay a $20,000 penalty and overhaul privacy and security practices to settle the New York attorney general’s investigation into a security breach and the ride-share service’s so-called God View tracking program. The company will encrypt GPS tracking information, regularly assess its privacy and security practices, and restrict access to sensitive information […]
Seven Cutting Edge Innovations That Will Change the World
Posted onIts 2016 and do you know what innovations will change your world? Here is your executive summary. This is a quick take from my annual forecast from the Institute for Global Futures that focuses on what’s coming in the year ahead and beyond. Get ready for accelerated and complex changes coming fast this year. If […]
'Devoted mother' Madonna is concerned Rocco is missing school due to custody battle
Posted onMADONNA has reportedly expressed concern that her son Rocco is missing school as the custody spat between the singer and Guy Ritchie continues. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Chelsea suffer setback over Didier Drogba’s return to Stamford Bridge
Posted onDIDIER DROGBA’S return to Stamford Bridge could be put on hold for a while. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Asia shares down on China growth fears
Posted onAsian shares head lower on Thursday as concerns about the health of the Chinese economy and plunging oil prices weigh on investors’ confidence. read more >>> Source : BBC
Most Mutual Fund Owners In Their Prime Earning Years
Posted onMost Americans save for retirement through mutual funds, whether in a taxable account or an employer-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k). By mid-2015 some 53.6 million, or 43%, of households in the U.S. owned mutual funds. The Investment Company Institute’s annual survey of fund owners has found that individuals between the age of 35 […]
Yahoo investor Starboard demands leadership change
Posted onYahoo investor Starboard Value has written a letter taking aim at the company’s executive team, saying that despite their efforts to turn the business around, they need to step down to let someone else have a go. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
Oxford marks Hebdo attack with Voltaire
Posted onAcademics at Oxford University are using Voltaire and other historical defenders of free speech to mark the first anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris. read more >>> Source : BBC
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times – Jan 7
Posted onJan 7 (Reuters) – The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Man Utd Transfer News: One in, one out, £60m move breaks down, loan deal agreed
Posted onEXPRESS SPORT brings you the latest transfer news coming out of Old Trafford. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
U.S. crude edges away from 2009 lows; huge storage glut means outlook remains bleak
Posted onSINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S. oil prices edged away from 2009 lows in early trading on Thursday but overall market sentiment remained extremely bearish due to huge unused amounts of petroleum sitting idle in storage tanks and as China’s economy was showing no signs of recovery. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were trading at $34.23 […]
UPDATE 1-United Airlines' CEO has heart transplant, may return later than expected
Posted onJan 6 (Reuters) – United Continental Holdings Inc said in a statement that Chief Executive Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday, but it expects him to return to the helm of the second-largest U.S. airline by the spring. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Are diet drinks a no-go?
Posted onAre low-calorie beverages really a healthier choice? read more >>> Source : BBC
A rebranded Saab at the center of China's green car push
Posted onBEIJING (Reuters) – The Swedish automaker once known as Saab has emerged as part of China’s push to make electric vehicles a mass-market alternative to petrol cars, after getting a $12 billion order for EVs. Chinese-owned National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) – the company that acquired Saab’s assets, though not its name – said it […]
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley smoulders in super sexy, sheer bodysuit
Posted onMODEL Rosie Huntington-Whiteley set pulses racing as she debuted her new lingerie range for Marks and Spencer. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Everton edge out first leg as Manchester City boss Pellegrini left angered by officials
Posted onMANUEL PELLEGRINI was left fuming as Everton raised hopes of an all-Merseyside Capital One Cup final last night. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
10 places you shouldn't miss in the UK in 2016
Posted onFORGETspending hours in Departures at the airport – instead, use the time to drive direct to these great UK destinations. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
3 Times an Open House Snagged a Buyer
Posted onThink they don’t work? Here are a few scenarios where open houses can attract the right people. read more >>> Source : Realtor.org
10 Key Energy Trends To Watch For In 2016
Posted onEnergy investors got clobbered in 2015, and are hoping for things to turn positive as we head into the New Year. What can we expect in 2016? Here is a rundown of some key trends to watch for: 1. U.S. oil production contracts. Oil output in the U.S. has declined by about 300,000 barrels per […]
The writers of hit show 'Mr. Robot' want to make you paranoid about all the technology you use
Posted onIf “Mr. Robot,” the USA Network’s critically-acclaimed, award-nominated TV thriller, has gotten you paranoid about this whole “computer thing” — well, that’s what the show’s writing team is going for. “If it ups your level of paranoia, it’s a good thing,” said Mr. Robot writer Kor Adana, on stage at CES 2016’s CyberSecurity Forum. That’s […]
Techs, Oil Both Knocked Hard In Broad Market Sell-Off
Posted onThe Nasdaq extended its sell-off to a fifth straight session Wednesday, and the S&P 500 closed below the 2000 level for the first time in nearly three months. In other words, stocks acted exactly the way they should during a market correction. The tech-filled Nasdaq composite fell 1.1%, extending its losses over the past five […]
Indian PM to announce action plan for startups
Posted onAs entrepreneurs want more concessions from the government, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reveal the ‘Startup India, Stand up India’ on January 16. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
Apple paid CEO Tim Cook $10.3 million in 2015
Posted on(Reuters) – Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook’s compensation rose 11.5 percent to $10.3 million in 2015, a year when the company had a rocky ride due to fears of slowing shipments of its new iPhone models. Cook’s base pay increased about 14.4 percent to $2 million last year, while non-equity incentive compensation rose about […]
Video: Tribute to musicians who died in 2015
Posted onA tribute video to all the musicians who passed away last year. read more >>> Source : Canada.com
Barry 'one of England's best ever'
Posted onRoberto Martinez describes Gareth Barry as “one of the best English players ever” after Everton beat Man City in the League Cup. read more >>> Source : BBC
Data-Driven Marketing in 2016: Bigger, Faster, Better
Posted onAs technology-savvy, data-driven marketers, our job is to get the right message in front of the right audience at the right time to drive the desired consumer behavior — more efficiently and effectively than traditional approaches. This isn’t easy – and it’s not for the faint of heart. Data-driven marketing requires a new mindset, organizational […]
Adele's Fans Buy Millions, But Record Sales Continue to Drop
Posted onEven though Adele broke records for album sales with “25,” she couldn’t stop overall record sales from continuing to decline in 2015 as consumers keep switching to on-demand streaming services. According to Nielsen Music’s 2015 year-end report, total album sales dropped 6.1 percent to 241.4 million, from 257 million in 2014. Even digital track sales […]
United Airlines CEO recovering from heart transplant
Posted onUnited Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz is expected to return to work by summertime and is recovering from a heart transplant, the company said. read more >>> Source : CNN Money
16 Shocking Predictions for 2016
Posted onWe’re starting to understand that things are coming to an end, yet in many more ways, we feel that we’re on the brink of a new beginning. Without a doubt, we’re in the middle of a crisis like never before. Our saving grace lies in acknowledging the totality of what is happening. We must admit […]
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall on China, N. Korea worries
Posted on(Updates prices) By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Latin American stocks and currencies fell on Wednesday as investors fretted over economic weakness in China and a nuclear test by… read more >>> Source : Reuters
United Airlines CEO has heart transplant, may return later than expected
Posted on(Reuters) – United Continental Holdings Inc said in a news release that Chief Executive Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday and may return to the helm of the second-largest U.S. airline later than expected. United’s top officer has been on medical leave since October when he suffered a heart attack, with a planned […]
20 Content Ideas for When You're Running Low on Inspiration
Posted onContent marketing is demanding if you’ve fully dedicated yourself to the strategy. Larger companies and brands need fresh, new, unique, insightful content churned out on a daily basis, and even smaller companies might have large-volume needs–with only one or two people to get the job done. In any case, it’s common to hit a creative […]
It's Never Too Late to Thank Your Teacher
Posted onWith election season well underway, education is sure to come up as a hot topic. Politicians make big promises but come up with nothing more than empty bromides. Who can argue with a policy called No Child Left Behind or Every Student Succeeds? But it takes more than political promises to truly inspire children, show […]
Barcelona, Benfica and Juve win, City beaten
Posted onLionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona eased to victory in the Copa del Rey, while Juventus and Benfica won their top-flight fixtures but Manchester City lost in the League Cup. read more >>> Source : UEFA.Com
FAA says 181,000 U.S. drones registered in its database
Posted onWASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that 181,000 drones have been registered in the database it launched just over two weeks ago in response to a surge of rogue drone flights near airports and crowded public venues. read more >>> Source : Reuters
There's A Reason Why Samuel L. Jackson Says 'Motherf**ker' So Much
Posted onSamuel L. Jackson has discussed the word that helped him overcome a debilitating stutter in the past. This week, he revealed a little more about the unconventional method. On Tuesday’s episode of “The Howard Stern Show,” Jackson explained how the word “motherf**ker” — a familiar one for anyone who’s seen his movies — helps speech […]
Low oil has an upside for refiners: Energy CEOs
Posted onFour energy companies CEOs weigh in on the upside of low oil prices for refiners. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Oil Falls To $34; U.S. Stockpiles At Record High
Posted onOil dropped below $34 a barrel in New York after U.S. gasoline inventories surged the most in 22 years and crude supplies at the American hub climbed to a record. Brent oil fell to an 11-year low in London as West Texas intermediate tumbled to a seven-year low in New York. Gasoline stockpiles rose 10.6 […]
'On cloud nine' Newlywed Alex Jones debuts wedding ring as she opens up about married life
Posted onSHE tied the knot on New Year’s Eve, so it’s no surprise Alex Jones looked happier than ever as she returned to work – and debuted her gorgeous wedding ring. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Current status of digital currency of bitcoins
Posted onJanuary 3 marked the seventh anniversary of Bitcoins. ET takes a look at the current status of this digital currency. read more >>> Source : EconomicTimes.IndiaTimes.Com