FTSE 100 edges up as oil and metals recover – London Report December 17, 2014 Energy and mining stocks rallied to help the UK’s top share index end slightly higher after a sharp decline earlier in the session, buoyed by a recovery in crude oil and industrial metals prices. Expectations the European Central Bank will take fresh measures to support the region’s economy and that the US Federal Reserve’s final [...]
S&P prints best day in more than a year – New York Report December 17, 2014 THE S&P 500 scored its best result since October 2013 yesterday, as the Federal Reserve gave an upbeat assessment of the economy and said it would take a patient approach toward lifting interest rates. The rally, which followed a three-day losing streak, was also driven by a 4.2 per cent gain in the S&P energy [...]
The best video games of 2014: From Mario Kart 8 to Watch Dogs December 17, 2014 The titles that most floated our boat and the one that sank like a lead balloon BEST OVERALL GAME Mario Kart 8, Nintendo Wii U Mario Kart 8 is the game that proves there is life in Nintendo yet. Whether you’re a new player or a long-standing fan of the franchise, you can pick up [...]
Stage fighting with the RSC: Theatrical combat is more about cooperation than violence December 17, 2014 In the run up to an evening’s performance it’s traditional for thesps to wish each other luck by saying “break a leg”. No one wants this to happen for real, but in any production in which there’s fighting, there’ll be a person dedicated to making sure it looks like it does. Terry King is one [...]
We take a look inside a fight director’s toolbox December 17, 2014 Bubblewrap Great for breaking necks. Just strap it to the inside of a collar and squeeze at the crucial moment. The loud sound is bound to elicit a wince Blood capsules Theatre and film directors have been using these since Shakespeare’s time. Just crunch down to simulate catastrophic internal wounds. Hollow-hilted dagger These daggers can [...]
Is your boss always on your back? December 17, 2014 Setting aside your emotions and getting advice from trusted colleagues can help. One of the hardest lessons in life is learning how to handle criticism. With the right frame of mind, it can be a springboard for gaining a new perspective. But sometimes it can be extremely hard to hear frank advice, especially if [...]
Capital One Cup: Love-in at Lane as Spurs cruise into cup semis December 17, 2014 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 4 NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 TOTTENHAM manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his new-look team have finally won over a sceptical home faithful after they romped into the Capital One Cup semi-finals last night. Nabil Bentaleb, Nacer Chadli, Harry Kane and Roberto Soldado scored on a forgettable night for Newcastle goalkeeper Jak Alnwick to set up [...]
Burglar attack could end boxer Crolla’s career December 17, 2014 BRITISH boxer Anthony Crolla may never fight again after suffering a fractured skull in a violent confrontation with burglars on Tuesday night, his trainer Joe Gallagher has warned. Gallagher said Crolla, 28, had surgery yesterday after being left “discombobulated” and fortunate to be alive by the attack near his home in Greater Manchester. Crolla is [...]
World Cup bid corruption investigator quits December 17, 2014 FOOTBALL’S world governing body Fifa has suffered another blow to its reputation after the lawyer tasked with investigating corruption claims resigned from the role in protest. Michael Garcia quit his position as Fifa’s chief ethics investigator yesterday because, he said, his inquiry into allegations surrounding the bidding processes to stage the 2018 and 2022 World [...]
Capital One Cup: Rodgers looks to Sterling to solve Liverpool’s scoring conundrum December 17, 2014 AFC BOURNEMOUTH 1 LIVERPOOL 3 LIVERPOOL boss Brendan Rodgers insists Raheem Sterling could prove the solution to the club’s goalscoring woes after last night firing the Reds to a Capital One Cup semi-final showdown with old foes Chelsea. Sterling missed a host of presentable chances against Manchester United on Sunday but his double, together with a [...]
