by . mark prigg . it is the ultimate is personalised toys - a dancing ` bobblehead ' that looks exactly like you . amazon today launched a new 3d printing service that allows customers to design toys to look like themselves - and is also giving people the change to design their own jewellry . an attacker got more than he bargained for - when his chosen victim floored him twice with her martial arts skills after he tried to rape her . -lrb- cnn -rrb- five americans who were monitored for three weeks at an omaha , nebraska , hospital after being exposed to ebola in west africa have been released , a nebraska medicine spokesman said in an email wednesday . most of the more than 200 items available on the company 's new 3d printed products store , which launched on monday , can be customized using a new feature that allows users to rotate and change the item they are viewing . by . scroll down for video . but your own mini-me : amazon has begun selling the $ 30 3d printed toys as part of a new 3d printed goods store . each mixee bobbler is 3d printed on demand in full color using a proprietary powder specifically formulated for this color 3d printing . michael gadd for mailonline . the amount of money spent tax-free by foreign tourists in britain has fallen for the first time since the global financial crisis in 2009 , new figures show . experts blamed political unrest and weakened currencies in key nations for the four per cent fall year-on-year for the first six months of the year . however , britain is far from being the only country hit by the downturn in tax-free spending by tourists . spending down : tax-free spending has dropped in the united kingdom for the first time since 2009 . global blue , which operates ` tax free ' services in 43 countries around the world , reported a drop in spend across all leading retail tourism destinations for the second quarter of 2014 , down three per cent year-on-year overall . gordon clark , uk country manager for global blue , said : ` our figures show that political unrest and weakened home currencies are leaving shoppers from our top spending nations in a position where they are still spending more per transaction than before but are making less purchases than they would have made in the past , resulting in the uk seeing a four per cent year-on-year reduction in the sales in store from tax free shopping . ` more than ever now british retailers and hotels need to review their international marketing plans , product range and staff training to ensure they still continue to secure this crucial international spend . ' he said china and middle eastern nations have continued to lead spending in the uk , but growth has slowed . money woes : global blue says tax-free spending is down across all 43 nations in which they operate . chinese spend is up eight per cent so far this year , but much less than the 20 per cent to 50 per cent growth seen in recent years . leftover powder is reused so there is less material waste than with traditional manufacturing . the spring is 3d printed with laser sintered nylon plastic . a print head binds the powder together layer by layer with glue . one of the five had a heart-related issue on saturday and has been discharged but has n't left the area , taylor wilson wrote . the others have already gone home . they were exposed to ebola in sierra leone in march , but none developed the deadly virus . they are clinicians for partners in health , a boston-based aid group . they all had contact with a colleague who was diagnosed with the disease and is being treated at the national institutes of health in bethesda , maryland . as of monday , that health care worker is in fair condition . clark added : ` however , as economies begin to recover , we expect to see growth from key nations pick up again . ' russia has been suffering a weakening economy since the end of 2013 , and with the ukraine crisis making the situation worse , the ruble reached a record low this year . clark said russian shoppers visiting the uk have been left disadvantaged against sterling , resulting in a 20 per cent year-on-year drop in spend seen by global blue . the centers for disease control and prevention in atlanta has said the last of 17 patients who were being monitored are expected to be released by thursday . more than 10,000 people have died in a west african epidemic of ebola that dates to december 2013 , according to the world health organization . almost all the deaths have been in guinea , liberia and sierra leone . ebola is spread by direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person . other print heads follow and add color to the powder layer . after all the layers are done , the solidified model is extracted from the tray and any excess powder is removed . a sealant is then applied to brighten the color and protect the model . before it is printed by one of amazon 's sellers , users can customize a product like as a bobble head figure by changing its skin and eye color , hair style and outfit , amazon said . ` the introduction of our 3d printed products store suggests the beginnings of a shift in online retail - that manufacturing can be more nimble to provide an immersive customer experience . ` sellers , in alignment with designers and manufacturers , can offer more dynamic inventory for customers to personalize and truly make their own , ' said petra schindler-carter , director for amazon marketplace sales . ` the 3d printed products store allows us to help sellers , designers and manufacturers reach millions of customers while providing a fun and creative customer experience to personalize a potentially infinite number of products at great prices across many product categories . ' the bobblehead toys are provided by mixee . the unidentified restaurant owner was attacked by the would-be rapist as she was closing the empty shop in the eastern province of shandong , china . she let the man into the eatery when he knocked on the door and asked to use the toilet , the people 's daily reported . the restaurant owner used her martial arts skills to overpower the would-be rapist and pin him to the ground . the unidentified woman then raced out of the restaurant - but was followed by her attacker . ` at just 2-3 inches tall , these little guys are the perfect addition to your desk decor or mantel , ' it says . ' 2d portraits are so last decade . ` make cute cartoon figurines of yourself , friends , family , and coworkers . ' even the character 's clothing can be customised as part of the process . at just 3 inches tall , the figure 's material ` feels like unglazed ceramics ' . the surface texture is slightly sandy , like fine dry coral or sandstone . these custom 3d-printed figurines are made with 3d-printed full color sandstone , a matte material that feels like unglazed ceramics . amazon , which has more than 240 million users , has expanded its marketplaces division to include new areas such as fine art and wine . it is part of amazon 's larger investment into new areas like mobile services and original content that led to its larger-than-expected second-quarter loss last week . the new printing option taps into a broader ` maker movement ' among tech entrepreneurs in northern california , and to some extent europe , that is focused on customizing 3d objects rather than development software or mobile applications . 3d printers have gained in popularity on amazon supply , a wholesale site for businesses . that interest led amazon to offer customers an 3d print option , schindler-carter said . the man tried to grab her - but had a shock of his own when she used her self-defence skills to overpower him . cctv images from inside the restaurant show how the woman , who was wearing a mini-skirt and heels , pinned her attacker to the floor and put her hands around his throat - warning him to leave her alone . she then fled the restaurant but he tried to attack her again - only for the intrepid restaurateur to knock him down outside the eatery and escape unharmed . the entire , extraordinary drama was captured on security cameras inside and outside the restaurant , which police used to trace the man . the assailant was arrested two weeks later and is set to stand trial for attempted rape . the woman was followed outside by her attacker but fought him off again using her martial arts skills .
17 americans were exposed to the ebola virus while in sierra leone in march . another person was diagnosed with the disease and taken to hospital in maryland . national institutes of health says the patient is in fair condition after weeks of treatment .
which they operate . chinese spend is up eight per cent so far this year , but much less than the 20 per cent to 50 per cent growth seen in recent years . leftover powder is reused so there is less material waste than with traditional manufacturing . the spring is 3d printed with laser sintered nylon plastic . a print head binds the powder together layer by layer with glue . one of the five had a heart-related issue on saturday and has been discharged but has n't left the area , taylor wilson wrote . the others have already gone home . they were exposed to ebola in sierra leone in march , but none developed the deadly virus . they are clinicians for partners in health , a boston-based aid group . they all had contact with a colleague who was diagnosed with the disease and is being treated at the national institutes of health in bethesda , maryland . as of monday , that health care worker is in fair condition . clark added : ` however , as economies begin to recover , we expect to see growth from key nations pick up again . ' russia has been suffering a weakening economy since the end of 2013 , and with the ukraine crisis making the situation worse , the ruble reached a record low this year . clark said russian shoppers visiting the uk have been left disadvantaged against sterling , resulting in a 20 per cent year-on-year drop in spend seen by global blue . the centers for disease control and prevention in atlanta has said the last of 17 patients who were being monitored are expected to be released by thursday . more than 10,000 people have died in a west african epidemic of ebola that dates to december 2013 , according to the world health organization . almost all the deaths have been in guinea , liberia and sierra leone . ebola is spread by direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person . other print heads follow and add color to the powder layer . after all the layers are done , the solidified model is extracted from the tray and any excess powder is removed . a sealant is then applied to brighten the color and protect the model . before it is printed by one of amazon 's sellers , users can customize a product like as a bobble head figure by changing its skin and eye color , hair style and outfit , amazon said . ` the introduction of our 3d printed products store suggests the beginnings of a shift in online retail - that manufacturing can be more nimble to provide an immersive customer experience . ` sellers , in alignment with designers and manufacturers , can offer more dynamic inventory for customers to personalize and truly make their own , ' said petra schindler-carter , director for amazon marketplace sales . ` the 3d printed products store allows us to help sellers , its marketplaces division to include new areas such as fine art and wine . it is part of amazon 's larger investment into new areas like mobile services and original content that led to its larger-than-expected second-quarter loss last week . the new printing option taps into a broader ` maker movement ' among tech entrepreneurs in northern california , and to some extent europe , that is focused on customizing 3d objects rather than development software or mobile applications . 3d printers have gained in popularity on amazon supply , a wholesale site for businesses . that interest led amazon to offer customers an 3d print option , schindler-carter said . the man tried to grab her - but had a shock of his own when she used her self-defence skills to overpower him . cctv images from inside the restaurant show how the woman , who was wearing a mini-skirt and heels , pinned her attacker to the floor and put her hands around his throat - warning him to leave her alone . she then fled the restaurant but he tried to attack her again - only for the intrepid restaurateur to knock him down outside the eatery and escape unharmed . the entire , extraordinary drama was captured on security cameras inside and outside the restaurant , which police used to trace the man . the assailant was arrested two weeks later and is set to stand trial for attempted rape . the woman was followed outside by her attacker but fought him off again using her martial arts skills .
by . mark prigg . it is the ultimate is personalised toys - a dancing ` bobblehead ' that looks exactly like you . amazon today launched a new 3d printing service that allows customers to design toys to look like themselves - and is also giving people the change to design their own jewellry . an attacker got more than he bargained for - when his chosen victim floored him twice with her martial arts skills after he tried to rape her . -lrb- cnn -rrb- five americans who were monitored for three weeks at an omaha , nebraska , hospital after being exposed to ebola in west africa have been released , a nebraska medicine spokesman said in an email wednesday . most of the more currencies are leaving shoppers from our top spending nations in a position where they are still spending more per transaction than before but are making less purchases than they would have made in the past , resulting in the uk seeing a four per cent year-on-year reduction in the sales in store from tax free shopping . ` more than ever now british retailers and hotels need to review their international marketing plans , product range and staff training to ensure they still continue to secure this crucial international spend . ' he said china and middle eastern nations have continued to lead spending in the uk , but growth has slowed . money woes : global blue says tax-free spending is down across all 43 nations in which they operate . chinese spend is up eight per cent so far this year , but much less than the 20 per cent to 50 per cent growth seen in recent years . leftover powder is reused so there is less material waste than with traditional manufacturing . the spring is 3d printed with laser sintered nylon plastic . a print head binds the powder together layer by layer with glue . one of the five had a heart-related issue on saturday and has been discharged but has n't left the area , taylor wilson wrote . the others have already gone home . they were exposed to ebola in sierra leone in march , but none developed the deadly virus . they are clinicians for partners in health , a boston-based aid group . they all had contact with a colleague who was diagnosed with the disease and is being treated at the national institutes of health in bethesda , maryland . as of monday , that health care worker is in fair condition . clark added : ` however , as economies begin to recover , we expect to see growth from key nations pick up again . ' russia has been suffering a weakening economy since the end of 2013 , and with the ukraine crisis making the situation worse , the ruble reached a record low this year . clark said russian shoppers visiting the uk have been left disadvantaged against sterling , resulting in a 20 per cent year-on-year drop in spend seen by global blue . the centers for disease control and prevention in atlanta has said the last of 17 patients who were being monitored are expected to be released by thursday . more than 10,000 people have died in a west african epidemic of ebola that dates to december 2013 , according to the world health organization . almost all the deaths have been in guinea , liberia and sierra leone . ebola is spread by direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person . other print heads follow and add color to the powder layer . after all the layers are done , the solidified model is extracted from the tray and any excess powder is removed . a sealant is then its marketplaces division to include new areas such as fine art and wine . it is part of amazon 's larger investment into new areas like mobile services and original content that led to its larger-than-expected second-quarter loss last week . the new printing option taps into a broader ` maker movement ' among tech entrepreneurs in northern california , and to some extent europe , that is focused on customizing 3d objects rather than development software or mobile applications . 3d printers have gained in popularity on amazon supply , a wholesale site for businesses . that interest led amazon to offer customers an 3d print option , schindler-carter said . the man tried to grab her - but had a shock of his own when she used her self-defence skills to overpower him . cctv images from inside the restaurant show how the woman , who was wearing a mini-skirt and heels , pinned her attacker to the floor and put her hands around his throat - warning him to leave her alone . she then fled the restaurant but he tried to attack her again - only for the intrepid restaurateur to knock him down outside the eatery and escape unharmed . the entire , extraordinary drama was captured on security cameras inside and outside the restaurant , which police used to trace the man . the assailant was arrested two weeks later and is set to stand trial for attempted rape . the woman was followed outside by her attacker but fought him off again using her martial arts skills .
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' he china and middle eastern nations continued lead spending the uk, but growth. money woes : global blue says tax-free spending down across all 43 nations in which they operate. chinese spend is up eight so, much less to. leftover powder reused so there less material waste than traditional manufacturing. the spring is 3d printed with laser sintered nylon plastic. a print head binds the powder together layer with glue. one five had a heart-related issue on saturday has discharged but n't left the area, taylor wilson wrote. the others have already gone home. they exposed ebola in sierra leone march, but none developed. they clinicians for partners health, a boston-based aid group. they all had contact a colleague diagnosed is being the national institutes bethesda, maryland. as of monday, that health care worker in fair condition. clark added : ` however as economies begin we expect growth from key nations pick again ' russia has suffering a weakening economy 2013, and with the ukraine crisis making reached this clark said russian shoppers visiting the uk have left disadvantaged against sterling, resulting 20 year spend seen global blue. the centers for disease control atlanta has said last 17 patients being monitored are expected thursday. more than 10,000 people died a west african epidemic that dates december,. almost all the deaths in guinea, liberia sierra leone ebola is spread direct contact. other print heads follow and add color the powder layer. after all the layers are done, the solidified model extracted the tray any excess powder. a sealant is then brighten and protect the model. before it printed by one amazon 's sellers, users customize a product like as a bobble head figure by changing its skin and eye color, hair style outfit amazon said ` the introduction our 3d printed products store suggests the beginnings a shift online retail - that manufacturing can nimble to provide an immersive customer experience. ` sellers, in alignment designers manufacturers can offer more dynamic inventory for customers to personalize truly make, ' said petra schindler-carter director for amazon marketplace sales. ` the 3d printed products store allows us help sellers, designers manufacturers reach millions while to personalize a potentially infinite number at across. ' the bobblehead toys provided mixee. the unidentified restaurant owner was attacked the would-be rapist as closing the empty shop the eastern province shandong, china. she let the man into the eatery when knocked to use, the people 's daily reported the restaurant owner used her martial arts skills overpower the would-be rapist pin. the unidentified woman then raced - followed her attacker. ` at just 2- inches, these little guys the perfect addition your desk decor or mantel, ' it says. ' 2d portraits are so last decade. ` make cute cartoon figurines yourself, friends coworkers. ' even the character 's clothing can customised as part the process. at just 3 inches, the figure 's material ` feels unglazed ceramics ' the surface texture slightly sandy, like fine dry coral. these custom 3d-printed figurines 3d-printed full color sandstone, a matte material feels unglazed ceramics. amazon, which expanded its marketplaces division new areas fine art wine. it part amazon 's larger investment into new areas like mobile services original content that led last. the new printing option taps a broader ` maker movement among tech entrepreneurs in northern california to some extent europe, that focused customizing 3d objects rather development software or mobile applications 3d printers gained in on amazon supply, a wholesale site businesses. that interest led amazon offer customers an 3d print option, schindler-carter said. the man tried grab - had a shock used overpower. cctv images from inside restaurant show the woman, a mini heels pinned her attacker put - warning. she then fled the restaurant but he tried attack - only the intrepid restaurateur knock outside escape. the entire, extraordinary drama was captured security cameras inside and, which police used trace. the assailant arrested two set stand attempted rape. the woman was followed outside her attacker but fought him again using.
which they operate . chinese spend is up eight per cent so far this year , but much less than the 20 per cent to 50 per cent growth seen in recent years . leftover powder is reused so there is less material waste than with traditional manufacturing . the spring is 3d printed with laser sintered nylon plastic . a print head binds the powder together layer by layer with glue . one of the five had a heart-related issue on saturday and has been discharged but has n't left the area , taylor wilson wrote . the others have already gone home . they were exposed to ebola in sierra leone in march , but none developed the deadly virus . they are clinicians for partners in health , a boston-based aid group . they all had contact with a colleague who was diagnosed with the disease and is being treated at the national institutes of health in bethesda , maryland . as of monday , that health care worker is in fair condition . clark added : ` however , as economies begin to recover , we expect to see growth from key nations pick up again . ' russia has been suffering a weakening economy since the end of 2013 , and with the ukraine crisis making the situation worse , the ruble reached a record low this year . clark said russian shoppers visiting the uk have been left disadvantaged against sterling , resulting in a 20 per cent year-on-year drop in spend seen by global blue . the centers for disease control and prevention in atlanta has said the last of 17 patients who were being monitored are expected to be released by thursday . more than 10,000 people have died in a west african epidemic of ebola that dates to december 2013 , according to the world health organization . almost all the deaths have been in guinea , liberia and sierra leone . ebola is spread by direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person . other print heads follow and add color to the powder layer . after all the layers are done , the solidified model is extracted from the tray and any excess powder is removed . a sealant is then applied to brighten the color and protect the model . before it is printed by one of amazon 's sellers , users can customize a product like as a bobble head figure by changing its skin and eye color , hair style and outfit , amazon said . ` the introduction of our 3d printed products store suggests the beginnings of a shift in online retail - that manufacturing can be more nimble to provide an immersive customer experience . ` sellers , in alignment with designers and manufacturers , can offer more dynamic inventory for customers to personalize and truly make their own , ' said petra schindler-carter , director for amazon marketplace sales . ` the 3d printed products store allows us to help sellers , him off again using her martial arts skills .
 The text discusses how Chinese spending is up eight percent so far this year, but much less than the twenty to fifty percent growth seen in recent years. Leftover powder is reused so there is less material waste with traditional manufacturing. A 3D printed spring is made with laser-sintered nylon plastic. One of the five had a heart-related issue on Saturday and has been discharged but hasn't left the area. They were exposed to Ebola in Sierra Leone in March, but none developed the deadly virus. They are clinicians for partners in health, a Boston-based aid group. As economies begin to recover, we expect to see growth from key nations picking up again. Clark added that however, as economies start to recover, we expect to see growth from key nations picking up again. Russia has been suffering a weakening economy since the end of 2013, and with the Ukraine crisis making the situation worse, the ruble reached a record low this year. Clark said that shoppers visiting the UK have been disadvantaged against sterling, resulting in a twenty percent year-on-year drop in spend seen by global blue chip. Centers for disease control and prevention in Atlanta has said the last seventeen patients who were being monitored have been released by Thursday. More than ten thousand people have died in West Africa in an epidemic that dates back to December 2013, according to the World Health Organization. Almost all deaths have been in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Ebola is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids of infected people. Other print heads follow and add color to the powder layer.