user: Europe shares pare gains as earnings eyed
The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 closed up around 0.1 percent at 1,349.00, with most major bourses in the region posting minor gains.

German shares played catchup on Monday, after being closed on Friday when a stellar jobs report in the U.S. boosted sentiment and helped shares rally. But despite surging earlier in the day, the DAX index pared gains to close flat after data showed that industrial orders in the country posted the worst fall this August since the height of the global financial crisis.

The poor data from the region's so-called "powerhouse" stoked investor hopes of further stimulus from the European Central Bank (ECB), which in turn gave equities across Europe a slight boost.

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In France, the CAC ended the day up around 0.11 percent. All eyes are now on the European Union, following reports that Brussels could reject France's new 2015 budget. The Wall Street Journal, citing EU officials, reported that policymakers would not allow the proposed budget deficit of 4.3 percent for next year, in what would be the first display of Brussels' enhanced powers.

U.S. stocks scaled back on Monday gains, with the Dow industrials extending gains after its best day in seven months. Hewlett-Packard rallied after saying it would divide into two companies.

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It was a positive start to the week for stocks in Europe, although the German DAX pared gains following disappointing data from the country.
Jessica Chastain Discusses Russell Crowe's Comments About Actresses Over 40 : People.com
01/07/2015 AT 04:30 PM EST

The 37-year-old actress blasted the Australian actor for controversial comments he made last month when he declared that female actresses over 40 have just the same opportunities as men the same age or older.

"I think he's getting his foot stuck in his mouth," Chastain bluntly told reporters Tuesday at the

in New York City, before picking up a best supporting actress award for her role in

Crowe, 50, drew criticism for comments he made to

in December, telling the magazine, "To be honest, I think you'll find that the woman who is saying that [the roles have dried up] is the woman who at 40, 45, 48, still wants to play the ingénue, and can't understand why she's not being cast as the 21-year-old."

"If you are willing to live in your own skin, you can work as an actor," he added. "If you are trying to pretend that you're still the young buck when you're my age, it just doesn't work."

"I think there are some incredible actresses in their 50s and 60s that are not getting opportunities in films," said Chastain. "And for someone to say there are plenty of roles for women that age – they're not going to the movies enough."
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"I think he's getting his foot stuck in his mouth," Chastain told reporters Tuesday night
Hudson Pacific buys 60% share of Pinnacle office complex in Burbank
Developer Jeff Worthe, left, and real estate broker Carl Muhlstein during construction of the Pinnacle in 2002. (Los Angeles Times)

November 11, 2012, 11:50 a.m.

Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. bought a 60% share of the $342-million Pinnacle office complex in Burbank from M. David Paul & Associates/Worthe Real Estate Group, bringing together two of Southern California’s biggest entertainment industry landlords as co-owners.The Pinnacle is made up of two office buildings on 4.3 acres near Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank Studios and Walt Disney Studios. Tenants include Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., KIIS-FM and Elektra Entertainment.Among properties owned by Hudson Pacific are Sunset Bronson Studios, Sunset Gower Studios and the Technicolor Building.“The Pinnacle will be extremely complementary to our portfolio and will provide Hudson with an immediate foothold in one of the top media and entertainment submarkets in Los Angeles,” Chief Executive Victor J. Coleman said.

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Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. bought a 60% share of the $342-million Pinnacle office complex in Burbank from M. David Paul &amp; Associates/Worthe Real Estate Group, bringing together two of Southern California&rsquo;s biggest entertainment industry landlords as co-owners.
Dyson's Hand Vacuum Gets Turbocharged
When Dyson debuted its newest hand vacuum, the DC59 Animal, in January, the company said it was the most powerful one ever made, comparing its motor speed to that of a race car.

Well, if the Animal was a race car, though, the new DC59 Motorhead is a rocket, boasting 75% more power.

The caveat: You can only take advantage of that extra power when you're cleaning carpets, because it's built into a new cleanerhead. Dyson says its new vacuum is the only cordless model with a direct-drive motor in the head, giving the brushes that extra power to clean deep into carpet fibers.

You can use the DC59 Motorhead on hardwood floors, too, but it doesn't have much advantage over the Animal in those situations. At $549, the new model costs $50 more, so you might want to stick with the Animal if your home is mostly rugs.

The DC59 Motorhead retains all the benefits of the Animal, including the powerful 350-watt motor (which can go as fast as 110,000 rpm) and lightweight (4.96 pounds) carbon-fiber design. The running time is rated at 24 minutes, which is a hair under the 26 minutes of the Animal. Guess that extra power has to come from somewhere.

Both models have a boost mode for when you need serious power, although it cuts run time down to a mere six minutes.

Dyson's turbocharged hand vacuum goes on sale on its website starting June 15, although it may be available from a few online retailers before then.

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assistant: If Dyson's last hand vacuum was a race car, the new DC59 Motorhead is a rocket, boasting 75% more power on carpets.