Striker Vardy to have minor surgery
Posted onLeicester striker Jamie Vardy is set to be out for one to two weeks in order to have minor surgery, BBC Radio Leicester reports. read more >>> Source : BBC
Visits and Conversations in a Kabul Winter
Posted onHere in Kabul, last week, at the Afghan Peace Volunteer (APV) community home that hosts me, I watched Abdulhai and visiting activist Aaron Hughes work out ways to secure the greenhouse which they had partially assembled that morning. Warmed by the effort and with the sun beaming down on all of us, they sat on […]
Leicester discuss swap deal for £7.3m Portuguese wonderkid with Juventus in pursuit
Posted onLEICESTER have made a €10million bid for Portuguese defender Pedro Pereira according to reports. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Mississippi crests in southern Illinois as downriver points brace for flooding
Posted onJan 3 (Reuters) – Residents of towns in far southern Illinois anxiously awaited flood waters from the swollen Mississippi River to peak on Sunday, with hundreds electing to remain in their homes, as states downstream prepared for the rising waters. read more >>> Source : Reuters
At Stake in 2016: Ending the Vicious Cycle of Wealth and Power
Posted onWhat’s at stake this election year? Let me put as directly as I can. America has succumbed to a vicious cycle in which great wealth translates into political power, which generates even more wealth, and even more power. This spiral is most apparent in declining tax rates on corporations and on top personal incomes (much […]
GBP/USD Forecast Jan. 4-8
Posted onGBP/USD ended the year with a huge plunge of 190 points, closing last week at 1.4733. There are nine events on the schedule. Here is an outlook on the major events moving the pound and an updated technical analysis for GBP/USD. Key US indicators could have been sharper last week, as unemployment claims and housing […]
This guy found a way to make a 'comfortable' 6-figure salary by watching 'The Bachelor'
Posted onStephen Carbone is known by hardcore fans of “The Bachelor” franchise as “Reality Steve.” Reality Steve has become the go-to blogger of the dating shows, and public enemy No. 1 in the eyes of the shows’ producers and network ABC, who have sued him twice. Why? Reality Steve has been spoiling “The Bachelor” and its […]
This is your guide to all 21 different versions of the Porsche 911
Posted onThere are few cars in the world more iconic than the Porsche 911. Over the years, the rear-engined sports has gotten bigger, faster, and more technologically advanced. But its spirited driving dynamics and on-track capabilities have continued to make it a favorite among enthusiasts worldwide. However, you often hear the complaint that all current 911s […]
Chris Rock Proves The Oscars Are Just Like New Year's Eve
Posted onThe Oscars are still over a month away, and while the nominees have yet to be announced, we just got a glimpse of what to expect from host Chris Rock. In his first promo video for the prestigious award show, Rock compares the Oscars to New Year’s Eve by joking that “it’ll be a night […]
Uruguay gives state oil company Ancap $620 mln in financing
Posted onMONTEVIDEO, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Uruguay will give state oil company Ancap $620 million to cancel its debt for purchases of crude from Venezuela, according to a bill passed in a special session of… read more >>> Source : Reuters
AUD/USD Forecast Jan. 4-8
Posted onAUD/USD was almost unchanged in thin market trading during Christmas week. The pair closed at 0.7288. There are nine events this week. Here is an outlook on the major market-movers and an updated technical analysis for AUD/USD. Key US indicators could have been sharper last week, as unemployment claims and housing data missed expectations. There […]
VIDEO: Pochettino praises Alli 'maturity'
Posted onTottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says 19-year old midfielder Dele Alli has “fantastic maturity” after his superb first-half equaliser helped Spurs earn a 1-1 draw at Everton. read more >>> Source : BBC
Is Sears Playing Markdown Games With Me?
Posted onThe washing machine Laurie Beane just bought from Sears is suddenly on sale. Why does the company want to return it in order to honor the new price? Question: I’ve been without a washing machine for a few years and have been waiting for the best deal that I could afford. I recently ordered a […]
UPDATE 1-Tesla says it delivered 17,400 vehicles in fourth quarter
Posted onJan 3 (Reuters) – Tesla Motors Inc delivered 17,400 vehicles during the fourth quarter of 2015 and a total of 50,580 for the year, the company said on Sunday. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Jamie Carragher: Why '35-year-old' Wayne Rooney has struggled for Manchester United
Posted onJAMIE CARRAGHER believes Wayne Rooney has the footballing body of a 35-year-old player. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
What Do The TSA's New Scanner Rules Mean For Your Next Flight?
Posted onThe Transportation Security Administration’s new rules for screening passengers with its controversial full-body scanners — which were quietly changed just before the busy holiday travel season — represent a significant policy reversal that could affect your next flight. Getting checked by the TSA’s advanced-imaging technology used to be entirely optional, allowing those who refused a […]
Going Against the Flow: Selina Tobaccowala, President & CTO of SurveyMonkey
Posted onSelina Tobaccowala is President and Chief Technology Officer at Selina Tobaccowala What does entrepreneurship mean to you, and what underlying characteristics do you see in successful entrepreneurs? Selina: Entrepreneurship is more than just having an idea for a business. It’s the ability to execute on that vision in order to bring it to life. You […]
VIDEO: Highlights: Dundee 2-1 Dundee United
Posted onDundee come from behind to beat their city rivals and edge Dundee United closer to the drop. (UK only) read more >>> Source : BBC
Arsenal to face fight with Atletico Madrid and Monaco for defensive midfielder
Posted onARSENAL are interested in making Youssef Ait Bennasser part of their squad according to reports. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Chris Brown Speaks Out After Assault Allegations
Posted onChris Brown has broken his silence about the assault allegations that surfaced over the weekend. A woman accused the R&B artist of stealing her phone and hitting her after she tried to take a photograph with him. The alleged incident took place during a private afterparty early Saturday morning at the Palms Casino Resort in […]
Tenerife's Mount Teide National Park offers dramatic landscape
Posted onTenerife is a holiday hotspot of contrasts, from the picturesque Mount Teide National Park with volcanic tunnels and some of the best star-gazing on earth, to the nearby luxury hotels. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
For the first time in its history, Tesla delivered more than 50,000 cars in one year (tsla)
Posted onTesla just released in fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 delivery numbers. The automaker sold 17,400 vehicles in Q4: 17,192 were Model S sedans and 208 were Model X SUVs, the company said in a statement. In 2015, total deliveries were 50,580, the most ever for Elon Musk’s electric-car startup, but on the low side of the […]
Seals and Sea Lions: Animal Planet on the Looney Front, Part 5
Posted onAlthough many know seals and sea lions more as great circus performers, in their natural state in the wild – that is when they haven’t been conned by great dollops of fish in captivity into jumping through flaming hoops, waving their flippers, and shading their eyes in shame – these marine mammals range over much […]
VIDEO: Palace must 'wipe our nose and move on'
Posted onCrystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes the Eagles must “wipe our nose and move on” after Chelsea’s comprehensive 3-0 Premier League victory at Selhurst Park. read more >>> Source : BBC
RANKED: Every character in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' from best to worst
Posted onThe excitement for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” seems to have no end. The seventh episode in the franchise has cleared the $1 billion mark in worldwide grosses as it sits in the No. 10 spot on the all-time list, and is eyeing the domestic box-office crown currently held by “Avatar” ($760.5 million) as soon […]
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' barreling towards 'Avatar's' record
Posted onLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Having vanquished “Titanic” and “Jurassic World,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has set its sights on “Avatar.” read more >>> Source : Reuters
Is Your Life Insurance Dying?
Posted onThere may be a cancer eating away at your life insurance policy – causing it to die before you do! If you have a “universal life” policy – one with flexible premiums and/or investment choices within the policy, the insurance industry is taking a bigger bite out of the cash build-up that was forecast to […]
USD/JPY Forecast Jan. 4-8
Posted onUSD/JPY had an uneventful week to sign off 2015, as the pair closed the week almost unchanged, at 120.22. The upcoming week has six events. Here is an outlook on the major events moving the yen and an updated technical analysis for USD/JPY. US indicators were by no means impressive last week, as unemployment claims […]
Here's How Colton Haynes Responded To Claims About His Sexuality
Posted on“Teen Wolf” star Colton Haynes appeared to open up about his sexuality in a coy social media post some media outlets have deemed his public coming out. On Tumblr, a user wrote of the 27-year-old actor, “When I found out Colton Haynes had a secret gay past, I got so excited even though i know […]
Roberto Martinez explains Aaron Lennon selection – and how good Tottenham really are
Posted onAARON LENNON and Tom Cleverley start for Everton against Tottenham today as manager Roberto Martinez rests two key players. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
U.S. consumers won't know meat origins after labeling law repealed
Posted onThe U.S. Congress repealed a labeling law that required retailers to include the animal’s country of origin on packages of red meat. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
Is everything we think we know about heart disease WRONG? 'Mummy research' shock findings
Posted onFOR YEARS health experts have blamed heart disease on the modern lifestyle, but researchers who examined ancient civilisations have claimed that the issue plagued just as many people in pre-modern times read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
The 9 worst logo changes of 2015
Posted onWhen changing an established corporate logo, there’s a fine line between success and disaster. This year, several major companies changed their logos, and some simply fell flat. To identify the worst revamps, Business Insider looked through graphic-design publisher UnderConsideration‘s Brand New blog archives and picked out our least favorites. We only considered large, non-athletic-team or […]
Crystal Palace 0-3 Chelsea
Posted onChelsea secure their first victory under Guus Hiddink to move six points clear of the relegation zone with victory at Crystal Palace. read more >>> Source : BBC
Planning a 2016 vacation? Check these destinations
Posted onHere are some of 2016’s top vacation destinations. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Emma Watson shows support for new Hermione Granger actress Noma Dumezweni
Posted onSHE rose to fame playing Hermione Granger, but now Emma Watson has shown her support for the new face of Harry Potter’s best friend, Noma Dumezweni. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Kim Kardashian Gives Us The First Glimpse Of Saint West
Posted onWe’ve been #blessed. Kim Kardashian shared the first photo of her new baby boy, Saint West, with fans on her personal website Saturday. The photo, titled “BFF,” features the almost 1-month-old baby holding the finger of his 2-year-old sister, North West. “She said, ‘He’s my best friend,’” the reality TV star captioned the photo of […]
Shock Liverpool return for striker ‘possible’ under Jurgen Klopp claims agent
Posted onMARIO BALOTELLI could still return to Liverpool when his loan to AC Milan is up. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Hull named one of Rough Guides' top 10 cities to visit in 2016
Posted onRough Guides has revealed its top holiday destinations for this year, including the likes of Hull (best cities), Wales (best countries) and Scotland’s Western Isles (best regions). read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
This one daily habit could have a huge impact on your child's success
Posted onSnuggling up next to your kids to read them a bedtime story isn’t just helping you bond with your little one. We’ve known for a while that reading to children is a great way to help kids learn how to read for themselves. But recent research also suggests that storytime has other benefits as well. […]
Aston Villa to conclude surprise first piece of transfer business for £1.5m
Posted onASTON VILLA are expected to sign players in January – but first they will seek to shift the dead wood. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Madrid pegged back, Paris and Chelsea prevail
Posted onTen-man Real Madrid drew 2-2 at Valencia on a day that went better for Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, while Atlético Madrid and Arsenal were the big winners on Saturday. read more >>> Source : UEFA.Com
Rangers sign goalkeeper Gostomski
Posted onRangers sign Polish goalkeeper Maciej Gostomski on a six-month contract following a trial spell last year. read more >>> Source : BBC
There's one sector hedge funds are just itching to shake up in 2016
Posted onIt’s almost 2016, so Business Insider has asked a bunch of the smartest minds on Wall Street to tell us what they think will happen next. Here’s a prediction for the activists, the hedge funds that buy up shares of companies in the hope of effecting changes that will boost the company’s stock price and […]
Supermarkets cut diesel price below £1
Posted onAsda and Tesco are both cutting the price of diesel to below £1 a litre taking it to its lowest price since 2009. read more >>> Source : BBC