Misty Upham was found dead in a ravine near Seattle, a family spokeswoman has confirmed. Actress Misty Upham, 32, known for roles in August: Osage County and Django Unchained, had been missing since October 6. Her body was found following a search of the area by friends and family. Her father, Charles Upham, confirmed her… Continue reading Misty Upham found dead near Seattle after going missing for 10 days
Year: 2014
Rolls-Royce revenues fall due to sanctions against Russia
Rolls-Royce Holdings has warned of falling revenues as trade sanctions against Russia begin to bite. Customers of Rolls-Royce’s nuclear, energy and power systems businesses have delayed or cancelled orders, the company said in a trading update. As a result, group underlying revenue for 2014 would be 3.5%-to-4% lower than expected, it said. However, Rolls-Royce expected… Continue reading Rolls-Royce revenues fall due to sanctions against Russia
Jayaram Jayalalitha granted bail by India’s Supreme Court
Imprisoned Indian politician Jayaram Jayalalitha has been granted bail by the country’s Supreme Court. Former chief minister of the southern state of Tamil Nadu Jayaram Jayalalitha was jailed last month for four years on corruption charges. In a case that lasted 18 years, she was found guilty of amassing unaccounted-for wealth of more than $10… Continue reading Jayaram Jayalalitha granted bail by India’s Supreme Court
Options for Selling Your Business
As a business owner, there may come a time in your professional career that you want to sell the business. This is extremely common, but most business owners feel lost when it comes to the idea and implementation of selling their business. Like any other sale, you have a variety of options when it… Continue reading Options for Selling Your Business
What to Know Before Buying a Business
Being a business owner can be extremely rewarding, and it’s something that many people would like to accomplish at some point in their life. Some potential business owners want to do it for the freedom of being their own boss; others want to do it for the money; and some just want to do it… Continue reading What to Know Before Buying a Business
Misty Upham missing: Police find body near White River
Police searching for missing Misty Upham in Washington have found a body they believe to be hers, officials say. Misty Upham, 32, known for roles in August: Osage County and Django Unchained, has been missing for 10 days. The body of a woman was found in a ravine near the White River on Thursday afternoon.… Continue reading Misty Upham missing: Police find body near White River
Joan Rivers cause of death: Comedian died of brain damage due to hypoxic arrest
The New York medical examiner’s office has ruled that Joan Rivers died of brain damage from low blood oxygen. Joan Rivers died on September 4 at the age of 81 after being on life support for a week following a cardiac arrest during a medical procedure. The comedian’s death was classified as a “therapeutic complication”,… Continue reading Joan Rivers cause of death: Comedian died of brain damage due to hypoxic arrest
ASEM Summit 2014: Vladimir Putin holds Ukraine crisis talks
President Vladimir Putin and key EU leaders have met Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Milan to discuss the eastern Ukraine crisis. The leaders of the UK, Germany, France and Italy were expected to press Vladimir Putin to do more to end the fighting. Italian PM Matteo Renzi said after the talks he was “more positive”… Continue reading ASEM Summit 2014: Vladimir Putin holds Ukraine crisis talks
Goldman Sachs reports 50% jump in profit in Q3 2014
Goldman Sachs has reported a 50% jump in profit in Q3 2014 after a sudden jolt in bond market activity helped boost revenues. The investment bank reported net income rose to $2.14 billion in the three months to the end of September. That compared with $1.43 billion for the same period a year earlier. Revenue… Continue reading Goldman Sachs reports 50% jump in profit in Q3 2014
Annapurna Circuit: Nepal trekking death toll reaches 28
The death toll of Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit has reached 28, officials say, after blizzards struck at the height of the Himalayan climbing season. There are fears the final toll will be higher. Nine bodies were found on October 16 and about 220 people have been rescued, but many are still missing. Nepalese, Israeli, Canadian, Indian,… Continue reading Annapurna Circuit: Nepal trekking death toll reaches 28
iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 unveiled
Apple has unveiled its newest tablets, iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3. The iPad Air 2 is said to be the thinnest device of its kind on the market. It is 6.1mm (0.24in) thick and also adds a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The device also gains an anti-reflective coating and a new chip, the… Continue reading iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 unveiled
Shakira launches her latest perfume Rock!
Shakira launched her latest perfume Rock! in Barcelona last week. The fragrance, which comes in a guitar-shaped bottle, is apparently an expression of Shakira’s most daring part and is a celebration the music that moves the world. Shakira wanted to capture that intense, indescribable feeling and moment of anticipation and excitement while going up on… Continue reading Shakira launches her latest perfume Rock!
Micropia: World’s first interactive microbe zoo opened in Amsterdam
Micropia museum, the world’s first “interactive microbe zoo”, opened in Amsterdam last month. The 10 million euros museum is next to Amsterdam’s Artis Royal Zoo, whose director came up with the idea of exposing an array of living microbes in a “micro-zoo” 12 years ago. Micropia’s director, Haig Balian believes the importance of microbes in… Continue reading Micropia: World’s first interactive microbe zoo opened in Amsterdam
Europe stocks continue to drop amid fears of global economic slowdown and Ebola crisis
European markets continue to tumble on October 16 amid fears of a global economic slowdown and the impact of the Ebola crisis. The main stock markets in Germany, the UK and France fell more than 2%, tracking a sell-off in Asia and on Wall Street. On October 15, London’s FTSE 100 saw its heaviest one-day… Continue reading Europe stocks continue to drop amid fears of global economic slowdown and Ebola crisis
Elizabeth Pena dies aged 55
Actress Elizabeth Pena has died at the age of 55. Elizabeth Pena was known for her roles in Lone Star, Rush Hour and TV shows like sitcoms I Married Dora and Modern Family, in which she played the mother of Sofia Vergara’s character Gloria. Other film credits included La Bamba, Jacob’s Ladder, Batteries Not Included… Continue reading Elizabeth Pena dies aged 55
Barack Obama: Risk of Ebola in US is extremely low
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a major outbreak of Ebola in the US and elsewhere in the West is unlikely given the strong health systems. President Barack Obama also said the risk of Americans getting the virus was “extremely low”, although he ordered a “much more aggressive response”. Meanwhile authorities are investigating how… Continue reading Barack Obama: Risk of Ebola in US is extremely low
HBO to launch standalone streaming service in 2015
HBO will launch a streaming-only membership for its content, allowing it to compete with companies like Netflix or Amazon. The new service will allow consumers to cut the cord on cable without being forced to “borrow” a password, as some do now, to watch the company’s programming. HBO’s standalone streaming service will launch in the… Continue reading HBO to launch standalone streaming service in 2015
Asian markets open lower as Wall Street tumbles on US economic data
Asian markets opened lower on October 16 after Wall Street tumbled on US economic data, fuelling growth concerns. Data from the US showed retail sales and producer prices both fell in September, dimming expectations of an interest rate hike by the central bank. The S&P 500 fell as much as 3%, briefly turning negative for… Continue reading Asian markets open lower as Wall Street tumbles on US economic data
What are the essential elements of a creative pitch?
If you’re working toward your Masters Degree in Communications, then you understand the incredible value of a well thought-out creative pitch. This “shootout” is your first (and often only) chance to convince a potential client of your ability to promote their product successfully and therefore win their business. There are certain elements of your pitch… Continue reading What are the essential elements of a creative pitch?
Amber Vinson is the second Texas nurse infected with Ebola
Amber Vinson is the Texas nurse who flew on a plane with more than 130 people on board on the day before she came down with symptoms of Ebola. Amber Vinson, 29, who is the second person infected in the US, fell ill on Tuesday, October 14. Both she and nurse Nina Pham, 26, had… Continue reading Amber Vinson is the second Texas nurse infected with Ebola
Oscars 2016: Neil Patrick Harris to host 87th Academy Awards
Neil Patrick Harris has announced he will host the 87th Academy Awards on February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Neil Patrick Harris made the announcement by posting a cheeky video on Twitter. The 41-year-old actor wrote: “I’m in!” as he gets off the phone, before circling the words “Host the Oscars”… Continue reading Oscars 2016: Neil Patrick Harris to host 87th Academy Awards
Duck Dynasty video game available on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 and Nintendo 3DS
A&E Network and Activision have teamed up to expand the Duck Dynasty franchise into the gaming world, with a video game launching on PlayStation and Xbox. The T (Teen) rated Duck Dynasty game is available now for $49.99 on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.… Continue reading Duck Dynasty video game available on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 and Nintendo 3DS
Black Friday 2014: Macy’s stores will open at 6pm on Thanksgiving Day
Retailers have announced their hours for this year’s Thanksgiving weekend. Black Friday marks the traditional kick-off to the holiday shopping season, and the shift toward opening earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving is continuing. Macy’s will open most of its department stores on Thanksgiving night at 6 p.m., two hours earlier than last year’s 8 p.m.… Continue reading Black Friday 2014: Macy’s stores will open at 6pm on Thanksgiving Day
Apprentice 2014: Businessman Chiles Cartwright becomes first candidate to be fired from show
Shropshire businessman Chiles Cartwright has become the first candidate to be fired from this year’s The Apprentice after Lord Alan Sugar failed to buy into his sales tactics. Chiles Cartwright, 35, fell foul of the show boss after contestants were split into male and female teams and asked to take on all of the sales… Continue reading Apprentice 2014: Businessman Chiles Cartwright becomes first candidate to be fired from show
Amanda Bynes could be confined to hospital for a year
Amanda Bynes, who was recently arrested for DUI and accused of shoplifting, could be hospitalized for a year. Amanda Bynes, 28, was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital in Pasadena, California, on October 10 and her doctors are reportedly going to court to obtain an LPS Hold, which would allow medics to confine her to… Continue reading Amanda Bynes could be confined to hospital for a year