Discovery Channel is a cable and satellite TV channel founded by John Hendricks which is distributed by Discovery Communications. It provides factual variety programming focused primarily on the themes of popular science, history, and knowledge about the world, which are usually showcased as documentaries globally. In the US, the programming for the main Discovery network is primarily focused on "reality-based" television themes such as speculative investigation (Unsolved History, Best evidence), automotives, and occupational duties (Dirty Jobs and Deadliest Catch); it also features documentaries specifically aimed at families and younger audiences.

Joss Stone: 'England doesn't like me any more' (Independent)

Joss Stone doesn't know what all the fuss was about. She walked on to the stage in front of the TV cameras at last year's Brit Awards, unveiling a new look ? all multicoloured mini- dress, purple hair and high heels that accentuated her 5ft 11in frame ? then spoke a bit, sang a bit, came out in support of Amy Winehouse, cracked an unfunny joke about host Russell Brand, and sent "big, big love" ...

The more the chef let bar food be bar food, the more enjoyable it was. (Seattle Weekly)

Is it a bad sign when the lamb sliders are your favorite dish at an oyster bar? Clearly, a rhetorical question. But it was the one I asked my tablemate as we looked over the remains of my first meal at Ama Ama Oyster Bar & Grill in West Seattle.

The secret of department store success (BBC News)

Department stores offer glimmer of hope amid mixed trading elsewhere.

Skincare Drives the Prestige Beauty Industry in China (Business Wire via Yahoo!7 Finance)

Skincare products make up the majority of prestige beauty sales in China (71%), followed by makeup (17%) and fragrance (12%), according to leading consumer and retail information provider The NPD Group, Inc. Anti-aging and whitening products are the drivers of growth in the skincare arena in China. The prestige beauty industry in China looks much different than it does in the U.S.

Skincare Drives the Prestige Beauty Industry in China (Centre Daily Times)

Skincare products make up the majority of prestige beauty sales in China (71%), followed by makeup (17%) and fragrance (12%), according to leading consumer and retail information provider The NPD Group, Inc. Anti-aging and whitening products are the drivers of growth in the skincare arena in China. The prestige beauty industry in China looks much different than it does in the U.S. Nearly ...