July 19, 2013
Google and Microsoft earnings disappoint
Two of the world's biggest technology companies, Google and Microsoft, have badly missed earnings expectations for the second quarter. Google reported profits of $9.7bn (£6.4bn), up 16% from a year ago but less than analysts were expecting.…
July 19, 2013
Tax cut for shale gas firms planned
The government has outlined plans to give tax breaks to companies involved in the UK's nascent shale gas industry. It has proposed cutting the tax on some of the income generated from producing shale gas - found in underground shale rock formations…
July 19, 2013
Dell delays vote on buyout by founder Michael Dell
Dell has announced an eleventh-hour delay on a vote on founder Michael Dell's plan to buy the computer maker. Thursday's vote at a shareholders' meeting at Dell's Texas headquarters has been put back until next Wednesday so the board can drum up…
July 19, 2013
Tina Turner marries her partner in Switzerland
US singer Tina Turner has married her long-term partner in Switzerland. The 73-year-old married music producer Erwin Bach at a registry office in the Zurich suburb of Kuesnacht where they live. It is the second marriage for Turner, who divorced Ike…
July 19, 2013
Flo Rida confirmed for Reggae Sumfest
Summerfest Productions, organisers of Reggae Sumfest has announced the addition of international hip-hop star Flo Rida to the line up for International Night 1 on Friday, July 26 at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay. “Flo Rida is a great complement to…
July 19, 2013
Shaggy to appear on Fox 5
Diamond Selling International Recordingartiste Shaggy is ready to electrify New York this weekend, first stop Fox 5 Good Day New York. There is no slowing down international superstar Shaggy, who is set to appear on Fox 5's 'Good Day New York'…
July 19, 2013
Billboard Producer releases I-Octaine,Touch
21st Hapilos Digital- Headed by So Unique Records CEO and billboard producer Elvis Redwood, the popular music label has been responsible for numerous hit riddims such as the critically acclaimed billboard charting Lost Angels Riddim, Aurora Skies…
July 19, 2013
Shelly Ann, Jeter walk out of Diamond League press conference
Jamaica’s Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce and her American counterpart Carmelita Jeter in the past hour walked out of a press conference in Monaco held to promote the IAAF Diamond League meet, after refusing to answer questions about doping. Reports are…
July 19, 2013
New Nets have championship dreams
Paul Pierce believes his new team is primed to make a run at the Eastern Conference title, although the veteran small forward has a bigger goal in mind for the Brooklyn Nets: capturing the NBA championship. "I think we're going to be right up there…
July 19, 2013
TV umpires could overrule decisions – ICC chief
Television umpires may have a more prominent role in future on-field decisions, says International Cricket Council (ICC) chief David Richardson. The ICC said England's Jonathan Trott should not have been given out in the first Ashes Test against…