John Lewis said on Wednesday it had posted a 14.8 percent rise in sales in the run-up to Christmas and the first days of its clearance, helped by demand for technology and a leap in online offerings.Britain's biggest department stores group reported sales of 684.8 million pounds for the five weeks to December 29, including a record take of 31.7 million pounds for the first day of its sales in...
UK norovirus sickness cases reach over 1.1 million
Labels: World More than 1.1 million people in Britain have succumbed to the norovirus winter vomiting disease so far this season, and health officials expect cases to jump higher after a Christmas and New Year dip.Britain's Health Protection Agency (HPA) said cases of highly contagious norovirus have risen earlier than expected this winter - a trend that has also been seen across Europe, Japan and other parts...
Governor announces lawsuit vs NCAA over Penn State scandal
Labels: World Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett said on Wednesday he will ask a federal court to throw out the multimillion-dollar sanctions levied by the NCAA against Penn State University over the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal, saying the punishment threatens to cause devastating damage to the state's residents and economy.The sanctions, which included an unprecedented $60 million fine, are "overreaching...
Catholic Church closes London's gay-friendly "Soho Masses"
Labels: World The Catholic Church will stop gay-friendly Masses in the central London church that has held them for the past six years, London's archbishop said on Wednesday.The 18th-century church in Soho, the heart of London's gay scene, has been hosting the twice-monthly Masses with the support of the local Church hierarchy, but Archbishop Vincent Nichols said in a statement that gay Catholics should attend...
Malala's father given diplomatic role in UK
Labels: WorldThe father of a teenage Pakistani activist shot in the head by Taliban for advocating girls' education has been given a diplomatic post in the U.K.Malala Yousufzai has been recovering at a hospital in Birmingham, England, after she was shot in October in Pakistan. The Taliban have vowed to target her again.Pakistan's High Commissioner to Britain, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, confirmed a BBC report Wednesday...
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Mobile Device Accessory Manufacturer New Trent Announces CES Products and Distribution
Labels: BusinessEstablished supplier of mobile power accessories, hard-shell cases and tablet keyboards to meet marketplace demand through new distribution alliances.Fremont, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2012New Trent, a trusted manufacturer of battery technology for leading electronics products, has announced its presence at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas in it's plan for expansion of its mobile accessory...
Start the New Year With a Clear Mind and Body by Eliminating Clutter From the Home
Labels: BusinessAnd Make Some Extra Money Selling Those Unwanted Things on eBid.netMiami, FL (PRWEB) December 31, 2012The positive physical and psychological effects of clearing clutter from your life have been well-documented. Benefits include creating a focused mind, finding extra time in the day to exercise, reducing accidents - and earning some extra cash selling unnecessary clutter online. One of the best options...
ListedBy’s Stephan Piscano Perspective Featured In REI Voice Magazine’s 2013 Market Predictions
Labels: BusinessFeature projects outlook from ten prominent U.S. city, state and national real estate industry leaders and city executives.Napa, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2012ListedBy (http://www.ListedBy.com), the first free online real estate marketplace and social network with live bidding public real estate auctions and ‘Best Offer’ functionality today announced that its CEO and Founder Stephan Piscano’s outlook...
Congressional Dairy Fix Would Still Raise Milk Prices
Labels: BusinessDairy Manufacturers and Consumer Groups Oppose New ProgramWASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) stated today that the legislation proposed by Congressional Agriculture Committee leaders would still cause a problem in the marketplace because it includes a controversial new program designed to limit the milk supply. That proposal, championed...
Astrology Secrets Revealed: New Online Website PsychicTarot.us Reveals Astrology Advice for $5
Labels: BusinessAstrology has been a cornerstone of every known civilization, and PsychicTarot.us has announced the release of their new online marketplace for readers and clients. The new system allows readers to list their readings and sell to a global market.Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2012To further enhance the options for site users, the metaphysical market place PsychicTarot.us has added Astrology...
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