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Cyber Monday; US tipped to have seen biggest ever sales Comments Off

Posted on November 29, 2012
The US is tipped to have had the biggest ever internet shopping day in its history, according to analysts. Comscore, a leading research forum, said that consumers may have spent around $1.5bn this Cyber Monday, a 20 per cent improvement when measured against last year. IBM Benchmark, the Online-sales tracker, put ... Read More >>

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Category business

Duran Duran cancel final two tour dates Comments Off

Posted on August 30, 2012
Duran Duran have had to cancel the final two dates of the world tour they are currently on due to band member Nick Rhodes having fallen ill. After previously having called off the last four dates of the US leg of their tour, two Canadian dates that were scheduled for the ... Read More >>

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Category Shows, Events & Gigs

American Muslims TV show to address September 11 Comments Off

Posted on December 29, 2011
A reality show on American Muslims has revealed that its penultimate episode is to address responses to this year's 10th anniversary of 2001's 9/11 attacks. Living in the suburban town of Dearborn, Michigan, the characters have been reported as containing a wish to tackle the touch topicy, as confirmed by US ... Read More >>

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Category World News

US offfers high reward for terrorist financier Comments Off

Posted on December 22, 2011
The United States is offering a $10m reward for information that leads to the apprehension of an alleged al-Qaeda facilitator and financier. According to the US state department, Yasin al-Suri is a Syrian national currently operating from Iran. This mentioned bounty aims to smash a financial network that has been operative ... Read More >>

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Mexico apprehends top Sinaloa drug chief Limon Sanchez 1

Posted on November 10, 2011
An alleged senior chief of Mexico's Sinaloa drugs cartel was arrested last night, according to officials. Soldiers in Culican – Sinaloa state’s capital - captured Ovidio Limon Sanchez due to accusations that he has organised the arrival of huge shipments of cocaine and other drugs into the southern US while ... Read More >>

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Indonesia surprises as world best for entrepeneurs Comments Off

Posted on May 26, 2011
Indonesia is the world’s best place for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business, according to a BBC survey. Following Indonesia are the US, Canada, India, and also Australia. They are are seen as being among the next best countries for supporting new businesses. On the other hand though, Colombia, Russia, Egypt, ... Read More >>

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Category business

Them Crooked Vultures US tour and Download Festival Comments Off

Posted on January 27, 2010
Them Crooked Vultures set for 2010 Download Festival. Them Crooked Vultures has been announced at the event, scheduled to take place between June 11 and 13. The rock collective – featuring Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones and Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme will be joining recently ... Read More >>

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Category Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs

Roller Coaster Race Won By UK With New “Psychoaster” Comments Off

Posted on December 15, 2009
In the United States, it’s quite a well known fact that there’s always a huge competition amongst theme parks to offer guests and visitors the most extravagant and extreme of all experiences. One way that amusement parks apparently enjoy competing with each other is with the size and quality of their ... Read More >>

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Category Days Out, Experience Days, Theme Parks & Attractions, travel

Disney to phase out promotions Comments Off

Posted on December 11, 2009
Walt Disney Company is planning to offer fewer discounts at their American amusement parks during 2010 as general signs are pointing towards an improved economy, said the firm’s Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger. Iger said today that the largest theme park operator in the world has already started to pull back ... Read More >>

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Category Days Out, Experience Days, Holiday Parks, Theme Parks & Attractions

America’s Welcomed Trend: ‘Fat clubs’ Comments Off

Posted on October 28, 2009
Nightclubs in the US aimed specifically at overweight partygoers are flourishing as they attract plus-sized people in search of acceptance. Spots such as The Butterfly Lounge and Club Bounce in California are catering to people who may feel unwelcomed at other fashionable venues due to their size. These clubs represent a relatively ... Read More >>

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Category Days Out, Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs, travel

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