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International Transport Workers Take Side of Qantas Unions

Qantas unions found an ally in transport workers overseas when the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) warned the Australian flag carrier that it would get involved if there are future industrial rows between Qantas and its unions.

Brokers Beginning To Grow Horns

By Greg Peel"Considerable risk in Europe certainly remain," note the Deutsche Bank Australian equity strategists, "but with changes in key governments there may be progress from here".

Australian Stock Market Report - Midday 11/17/2011

The Australian share market is trading flat at lunchtime in the East, following another volatile offshore session. US stocks were relatively stable heading into the last hour of trade, before ratings agency Fitch warned of contagion risks to US banks if the European sovereign debt crisis intensifies.
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The Deadline for Global Warming: Reversing the Effects of Climate Change Before 2017

If energy-efficiency policies, price reforms, new emissions-free infrastructures and increased renewable energy subsidies aren't firmly in place by 2017 then it might become too late to turn back the tide against the effects of climate change, according to the recently released World Energy Outlook by the IEA (International Energy Agency).

3 Comparison Points of Windows Mobile OS vs. Android

To help people decide which is better for their needs, here are three points of comparison for entry-level units of both OS for the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Mini and the Windows Mobile-powered HTC 7 Trophy

NBA Players to Disband Union, Countersue League

The labor dispute in the National Basketball Association (NBA) took a turn for the worse Tuesday when players decided to disband their union and sue the league because they find the team owners' last offer of 50-50 profit sharing not good.

Banks: CBA Has A Solid First Quarter

Some commentators would have you believe that the country's banks are about to fall on hard times as the eurozone problems lift the cost of money and make life generally tougher for financial stocks.

Apple, Samsung, Nokia Dominate Mobile Phone Sales in Q3 2011

Samsung edged out Apple over their rivalry on global smartphone sales as the South Korean firm shipped out 24 million units in total sales for the third quarter of the current year, roughly comprising of the record number of Android-powered handsets purchased by consumers during the period.

Apple Has New Chairman & Director: 5 Things You Should Know

Apple Inc. finally made changes to its board of directors in its post-Steve Jobs era. On Tuesday, the Cupertino, California-based company named Arthur D. Levinson, Ph. D. as the Company's non-executive Chairman of the Board. Apple also announced that Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, will join Apple's board and will serve on the audit committee.

Economies Soar with Flying Colors with the Aviation Industry

The aviation industry is going to be key to economic growth, whether that’s through green aviation or commercial flight, through military aircraft development or recreational flight teams. Whatever the method may be to encourage the aviation industry, growing this industry is vital to growing a country’s economy as well.

Will Mozilla's Boot 2 Gecko Mobile OS Work?

Mozilla, the makers of Firefox and Thunderbird, keeps up with the constant evolution in mobile technology and is developing a standalone operating system for the open web, dubbed as Boot 2 Gecko (B2G).

Deutsche Adds To Buy Ratings On Ausdrill

- Deutsche Bank initiates on Ausdrill with a Buy- the stock now enjoys five positive ratings out of five- Solid order book and valuation are supportiveBy Chris ShawMining services companies are well supported by equity brokers at the present point in the commodities boom, as evidenced by integrated ...

Is Adobe Flash Dead?

The death of Steve Jobs is not coincidental to the death of Adobe Flash Mobile Player, as if Jobs pulled Flash, and brought it down with him to his grave. Hating Flash might just be a premonition that it will not last that long in the business.

Mario 3D Land Promoting Animal Cruelty?

The release of Super Mario 3D Land did not get all praises since its release on Nov. 13, 2011. In fact the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called the attention of Nintendo as the game sends out a message that wearing fur is a good idea.

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