5 movie prop shockers – How much would you’ve paid for Walter White’s underwear? December 3, 2013 Perhaps another sign of global economic pickup, as recent movie prop auctions see people splashing out big time on their favourite memorabilia. Here are five movies (well, four films and one adulated TV series) that illustrate the point: Game of Death The coveted jumpsuit that clad Bruce Lee in "Game of Death" went up for [...]
Reliable? Certainly. Cool? Not quite November 25, 2013 Skoda has built a strong reputation on its solid, dependable cars. Now it’s aiming for something more stylish SKODA’S transformation under the stewardship of Volkswagen Group has been nothing short of remarkable. In 15 years it has evolved to become one of the best-selling car brands in Europe. It is also one of the most [...]
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Young wants Wasps response after surrendering home run November 24, 2013 LONDON Wasps director of rugby Dai Young admits he will be looking for an immediate response after Bath Rugby ended his side’s 100 per cent Aviva Premiership home record yesterday with a 28-5 victory. Two Semesa Rokoduguni tries and the boot of George Ford saw the visitors build a 21-0 lead. And even when Jonah [...]
Gates pleased with search for new CEO November 19, 2013 MICROSOFT chairman Bill Gates said yesterday he was pleased with the software giant’s progress in finding a new chief executive and that the search committee had spoken to a number of candidates, but did not give a date by which he expected a new leader to replace the retiring Steve Ballmer. Speaking at Microsoft’s annual [...]
The Butler is classy – but too eager to teach November 14, 2013 FILM THE BUTLER Cert 12a | Three stars THE Butler examines African-Americans’ struggle for civil rights in the 20th century through events in the life of White House butler Cecil Gaines, who served seven presidents, from Eisenhower to Reagan. It is essentially Forrest Gump, with moral didacticism instead of heart-warming whimsy. It is clear from [...]
City Moves for 11 November 2013 | Who’s switching jobs November 10, 2013 Deutsche Bank The bank has announced the hire of Kim Hammonds as chief information officer and global co-head of group technology and operations. She was most recently at Boeing, where she was chief information officer. Prior to that, she held various roles at Dell and Ford Motor Company. Friends Life The assurance company has recruited [...]
Elop and Mulally make Microsoft shortlist for next chief executive November 6, 2013 MICROSOFT has reportedly narrowed its list of candidates to replace chief executive Steve Ballmer, with five candidates vying for the role including former Nokia chief executive Stephen Elop and Ford Motor chief Alan Mulally. The shortlist includes three internal candidates, Skype chief Tony Bates who is responsible for Microsoft’s business development; Satya Nadella, the company’s [...]
Bumper car sales vindicate Fed’s stance on shutdown November 1, 2013 The October numbers for the "Big Eight" car makers in the US suggest that shutdown may not have been quite so economically impactful as has been bandied about – and vindicate the Fed's decision not to mention it in its latest open market committee meeting earlier this week. Analysts were quick to look at the [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 25 October 2013 October 24, 2013 FINANCIAL TIMES Bitcoin backed by top hedgie boss Financial advisers who gathered in New York to hear leaders of the asset management industry impart their best investment ideas for the year ahead were given a surprising tip by one prominent hedge fund manager: Bitcoin. Fortress Investment Group’s Michael Novogratz said it could be used as [...]