Wigan Athletic 3-2 Gillingham
Posted onCraig Morgan’s 96th-minute header denies Gillingham top spot in League One as Wigan come from 2-0 down to win. read more >>> Source : BBC
We just got the latest sign Saudi Arabia is worried about the future (USO, OIL)
Posted onAs The Economist is reporting in its upcoming January 9th print edition that Saudi Aramco, the Saudi state-owned oil company believed to be the world’s most valuable company, might issue shares for the first time in its history. Aramco is a monster. As The Economist notes, the company produces 10 million barrels of oil each […]
My Redemption Story: Inflicting the Fear of a Little Homelessness on a Paying Customer
Posted onBack in the 1970s as a tour guide, I drove small groups in little minibuses around Europe with a passion for getting my travelers beyond their comfort zones. It’s fun to look back on the crudeness of my techniques. Today we have the same goals, but pursue them more maturely, gracefully, and effectively — for […]
In Missouri, Lawmakers Can Shut Out Reporters But Professors Can't
Posted onMissouri lawmakers believe reporters should be able to do their jobs — unless they’re trying to do them at the state Senate. On Monday, Republican lawmakers in Missouri made public a letter demanding that the University of Missouri fire Melissa Click, an assistant professor in the school’s communication department who became notorious last year after […]
Do You Want to Make More Money?
Posted onThe one question nobody has ever said “no” to: Do you want to make more money? Almost every New Year’s resolution list includes something about making more money. By asking for a raise. Getting a promotion. Perhaps starting a side business to generate additional income Or taking a leap of faith to start your own […]
Apple suppliers Cirrus Logic, Qorvo estimate revenue below Street
Posted on(Reuters) – Apple Inc suppliers Cirrus Logic Inc and Qorvo Inc estimated third-quarter revenue below analysts’ expectations, exacerbating fears about softening iPhone demand. read more >>> Source : Reuters
How stock market 'circuit breakers' cool trading panic
Posted onMost major indexes have something called “circuit breakers,” a mechanism that temporarily shuts down trading when markets become too volatile, allowing traders and investors a “cooling off period” to make the right decisions. read more >>> Source : CBC.Ca
Airbnb releases its list of the top 16 neighbourhoods to visit this year
Posted onIn the past year alone, Airbnb hosted over 40 million people in 150 countries – but the majority did not stay within tourist hotspots. So where exactly are the up-and-coming hotspots to explore? read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Amati Quartet plus one: Chamber orchestra adds guest violist for Mozart quintet
Posted onAmati Quartet Jan. 9, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Knox United Church Tickets $15-$30 Box office: persephonetheatre.org or 306.384.7727 Four plus one equals quintet. The Amati Quartet will be joined by local violist, and Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra member, Heather Wilson for a performance of Mozart’s String Quintet in G Minor on Jan. 9. Wilson holds […]
This Dog Explores Abandoned Houses … And You're Invited!
Posted onThis adventurous pup is a world traveler with an impressive modeling portfolio – and isn’t afraid of exploring parts unknown. Claire is a three-year-old bulldog terrier with penchant for visiting abandoned buildings with her trusty owner and accomplice, Alice Van Kempen. Van Kempen, a professional photographer, got the idea to travel to deserted locations across […]
Picture that PROVES even models Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer suffer style fails
Posted onCINDY CRAWFORD has shared a hilarious throwback snap that proves even the world’s most famous supermodels can suffer embarrassing faux pas from time-to-time. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
A Quick Guide To Digital Narcissism
Posted onMy mother is the kind of person that has chosen to stay away from social media. To her, the idea of posting what she would call “intimacies” on the internet for the world to see is revolting, not because she’s opposed to establishing human connections through technological means but because she’s working under the wrong […]
Stocks Drop On China Woes; Apple Sinks Below 100
Posted onStocks dropped more than 2% in higher volume after China devalued its currency, fanning concerns about the world’s No. 2 economy. The Nasdaq sank 3%, the S&P 500 declined 2.4% and the Dow Jones industrial average lost 2.3%. Volume rose 22% on the NYSE and 20% on the Nasdaq compared to Wednesday, according to preliminary […]
UPDATE 1-China steel company obtained hacked DuPont trade secrets -court filing
Posted onSAN FRANCISCO, Jan 7 (Reuters) – A Chinese steel manufacturer faces renewed U.S. criminal charges over allegations that it arranged to improperly obtain confidential trade secrets from DuPont and got access to hacked information from the U.S. company’s computers. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Jennifer Lawrence Still Isn't Over That Time Larry David Turned Her Down
Posted onJennifer Lawrence has spoken about her huge crush on Larry David in the past, but in the new issue of Glamour, the actress revealed she once gave the comedian her phone number. While on the topic of dating, JLaw mentioned that her taste in men is all about a “spark,” more than anything else. “It’s […]
Sunderland sign Bayern defender
Posted onSunderland complete the signing of Bayern Munich central defender Jan Kirchhoff on an 18-month contract. read more >>> Source : BBC
6 Radical Ways to Reduce E-Mail
Posted onThe word radical is one of my favorites. It stems from the Latin word for root, radix. In fact, the English term doesn’t veer that far from its Latin origins. Among its “E-mail today is like playing whack-a-mole on groundhog day,” says Graeme Bodys, CEO of nooQ, a communication platform that collects and stores the […]
STOCKS GET CRUSHED: Here's what you need to know (DIA, SPX, SPY, QQQ, TLT, IWM, USO, OIL, CMG, SUNE, JNS)
Posted onIt was an ugly day on Wall Street. Overnight, stocks in China were halted. Oil hit a 14-year low. Stocks in the US got buried. And so for the third time this week stocks got slammed as stocks have managed to completely stumble to start the year. The scoreboard: Dow: 16,514, -391, (-2.3%) S&P 500: […]
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil tumble as China economy concerns mount
Posted on* Dow index on track for worst start to a year in over a century read more >>> Source : Reuters
Carmen Electra Won't Join Tinder, But Would Swipe Left On These Heartthrobs
Posted onCarmen Electra may say an emphatic “no way!” to joining Tinder, but in an alternate universe, if the “Baywatch” beauty were to be on an all-celebrity version of the popular dating app, for whom would she swipe right? As it turns out, the answer is actually no one, which HuffPost Live discovered in a Thursday […]
City News: Majestic, China, cars and Poundland
Posted onWine offered investors a glass of Christmas cheer with sales up 12 per cent in the 10 weeks to January 4. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Land in Miami that David Beckham wanted to build a soccer stadium on could become a terminal for Cuba-bound ferries
Posted onPort director Juan Kuryla said that he has received approaches from companies from around the world keen to launch ferry services to Cuba, whose relationship with the US has thawed. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Real Madrid prepare to pull out all the stops for Chelsea star Eden Hazard
Posted onZINEDINE ZIDANE is desperate to make Eden Hazard Real Madrid’s main man, according to reports in Spain. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
The 15 most-anticipated books of 2016
Posted onSome of the most awaited sequels, prequels, and original novels are set for publication this year, which means 2016 is a great year to make “read more” one of your New Year’s resolutions. Our friends at book recommendation sharing website Goodreads have come up with a list of the most-anticipated reads of 2016. Goodreads looked […]
Maple Leaf Foods offers to hire Syrian refugees at meat plants
Posted onMaple Leaf Foods Inc. is offering to hire Syrian refugees to fill vacant jobs at two of its meat plants. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
Travel Diary: A Trip Through Johannesburg With Its Coolest Resident
Posted onThe musician and fashion designer shows T her favorite spots in South Africa’s biggest city. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
How To Do A Profitable Post-Analysis: 5 Key Questions
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U.S. officials, tech CEOs to discuss militants' use of social media: sources
Posted onWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior White House officials and U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials will meet with Silicon Valley executives on Friday to discuss the use of social media by militant groups, sources familiar with the meeting said on Thursday. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Hands on: Panasonic's Toughbook 20 is a 2-in-1 that's ready for war
Posted onWindows 2-in-1s are growing increasingly popular, and Panasonic is joining the fray in its own particular way with the Toughbook 20, a new device that’s designed to take advantage of popular consumer trends while still being able to handle a hardcore environment. read more >>> Source : PCAdvisor.Co.Uk
Apple buys AI company that can read your emotions
Posted onApple has purchased Emotient, which uses facial-recognition technology to determine a person’s emotions. read more >>> Source : CNN Money
FOREX-Yen rallies again on weakening yuan, swooning stocks
Posted on* Dollar index posts biggest drop in nearly a month (Updates to late market action) read more >>> Source : Reuters
What Happens When Your Degree and Your Career Aspirations Don't Line Up?
Posted on“I have invested years into this. Not just wonderful, easy, ‘my life is so great’ years, but hard, intense, rewarding years. Now, the next natural step is to move forward. After four years, it’s time. But if moving forward is the right thing to do, why do I feel so uneasy? Why do I lie […]
NY mayor pressures police pension fund to dump gunmaker stocks
Posted onNEW YORK, Jan 7 (Reuters) – New York’s Mayor Bill de Blasio has submitted a resolution to the city’s police pension fund, urging it to consider exiting investments in companies that manufacture assault weapons for civilians, the mayor’s office said on Thursday. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Here Is How Uncertainty Creates Opportunity For USD Bulls – BNPP
Posted onThe 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 […]
Confirmed: Sunderland complete signing of Bayern Munich defender
Posted onSUNDERLAND have completed the signing of Bayern Munich defender Jan Kirchhoff. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
The Entrepreneurial Revolution!
Posted onEmployment 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 […]
The reality behind virtual reality at CES
Posted onAnalysts say 2016 will be a virtual reality tipping point read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Midtjylland v Manchester United background
Posted onManchester 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
Six Reasons Cappadocia Turkey Should be on Your Travel Short List
Posted onAfter 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 reportedly just paid $9.5 million for an apartment directly above an identical one she already owns
Posted onTina 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 […]
Yemen War Intensifies Amid Saudi-Iran Diplomatic Standoff
Posted onMen 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 […]
Cashin says: This is biggest China concern
Posted onInvestors should be most concerned about THIS when weighing the situation in China, Art Cashin of UBS says. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
CES: Where even the showers are "smart"
Posted onSmart cocktail makers, showers and games consoles for the family pet are all on show at the CES tech show. read more >>> Source : BBC
Myleene Klass flaunts bikini body in another sexy snap as she transforms into mermaid
Posted onSHE’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's interim CEO says the company will put price hikes on hold
Posted onValeant 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 […]