Australian Dollar Outlook - 14 March 2013
Bell FX, CMC Markets Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has opened slightly lower this morning as continued strong data out of the States saw the US dollar higher overnight.
2013 Comet PANSTARRS: A Spectacular Appearance Close to the Crescent Moon [PHOTOS]
The 2013 Comet PANSTARRS spectacularly appeared close to the crescent moon during the March 13 night sky. Clear skies provided a great view for the spectators who wish to witness and capture images of the rare space phenomenon.
Comet PANSTARRS 2013: 'Keep trying, it's still there,' See 'Best Views' on Flickr [PHOTOS]
Comet PANSTARRS was discovered in June 2011, and was expected to be visible to the naked eye in March 2013. But it is not as bright as the Comet ISON, which will grace the sky by end-2013. Many of those who have tried to spot this March comet needed the aid of binoculars. Keep trying, says the experts. If you are into astrophotography, have your own gallery of PANSTARRS photos. This is one cosmic event you would not want to miss.
NY Cannibal Cop Funny Memes: Police Officer Gilberto Valle Found Guilty on Cannibalism Plot [PHOTOS]
Social networking sites are currently targeting the convicted “New York Cannibal Cop” with funny images and memes. On Tuesday, jurors of the US Federal Court found Police Officer Gilberto Valle guilty for his cannibalism plot on young women.
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Australian Dollar Outlook - 12 March 2013
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar followed the lead from Wall Street overnight and is maintaining its momentum.
PM Julia Gillard Gains Upper Hand Over Tony Abbott in Latest Survey
Despite the loss of Labor seats in the recent Western Australia state election which resulted in calls for Prime Minister Julia Gillard to step down as leader of the party, Labor is apparently not giving up power.
2013 Comet PANSTARRS [PHOTOS]: Where and How to Best View Comet’s Peak Beginning March 12
The 2013 Comet PANSTARRS begins to display its brightest spectacular view on Tuesday, March 12, shortly after 7 p.m. Experts urge the curious viewers to grab their binoculars, go to an area on the western horizon free from tall buildings, trees and bright city lights in order to have a best shot watching the rare phenomenon.
Japan Remembers 2-year old Anniversary of Earthquake and Tsunami
Today is a day like no other in Japan as the country remembered the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami on March 11, 2011 that left 15,881 dead and 2,668 still missing.
United Nations Agency Demands U.S. Government Sue States Over Marijuana Decriminalization Laws
Americans have differing opinions about the wisdom of marijuana legalization but most of us would agree that no matter what we think about it personally, it is an issue for Americans to decide.
Dust Storm Surrounds Tokyo
Sunlight in Tokyo on Sunday afternoon was momentarily blocked off when a wide-scale dust storm surrounded the city, a day before the second year anniversary of the equally fatal 9.03 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan's northeastern and eastern portions on March 11, 2011.
Dust Storm from China Beleagures Tokyo
Sunlight in Tokyo on Sunday afternoon was momentarily blocked off when a wide-scale dust storm surrounded the city, a day before the second year anniversary of the equally fatal 9.03 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan's northeastern and eastern portions on March 11, 2011.
Queensland Braces for More Cyclones: Cyclone Tim to Hit This Week
Residents of the state of Queensland ought to brace themselves for more cyclones as a tropical low has been seen brewing in north-west Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria. Once it fully develops, it will be called Cyclone Tim, the season's third cyclone after Sandra.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 11 March 2013
Bell FX Currency Outlook The Australian Dollar has fallen modestly after the US jobs data on Friday night was better than expected.
2013 Comet PANSTARRS [PHOTOS]: When and Where to Watch Online on March 15
Comet PANSTARRS, officially identified as C/2011 L4, will become visible this week to the Northern Hemisphere residents at the left side of a thin, crescent moon. Binoculars without any weather disturbances can provide a spectacular view and some online sites offer images or live streaming of Comet PANSTARRS’ peak on March 15.
Number of Child Abuse, Neglected Cases Rise in Australia
The number of children abused or neglected in Australia have risen by 20 per cent during the 2011-12 period.
Hugo Chavez Body to be Placed on Perpetual Display at Caracas Military Museum (PHOTOS)
The wake for deceased Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will end on Friday, but instead of being buried, his remains will be placed in a military museum in Caracas. The South American country will also extend its mourning period for their popular leader by another seven days.
International Women’s Day 2013: Despite Having a Female PM, A Lot Needs to Be Done to Achieve Equality for Women in Australia
While more women have broken glass ceilings in the political and corporate world, much more needs to be done to have more full equality for women, according to organisations that represent women's rights in Australia. The organisations are in solidarity with other women's rights groups in other countries as the world observers International Women's Day on Friday, March 8.
Australia Denies North Korea Request to Reopen Canberra Embassy
Australia has flatly denied a request from North Korea to reopen its embassy located in Canberra.
Did Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Really Die of Pelvic Cancer?
Official Venezuelan government version is that the country's president, Hugo Chavez, died of pelvic cancer on Tuesday. Did he really die of the incurable ailment?
Anxieties Mount as Weather Forecasters Fail to Ascertain Movement of Brewing Cyclone Sandra
Would-be tropical Cyclone Sandra, currently brewing and packing in strength off the Queensland coast, has elevated the anxieties of weather forecasters monitoring because they can't seem to figure out the movement of the state's second cyclone of the season.
Venezuela Declares A Week of Mourning for President Hugo Chavez
Venezuela is mourning the death of its president, Hugo Chavez, for seven days. Schools are close for the entire week. The funeral is scheduled on Friday, expected to be attended by heads of state friendly to Venezuela, and crowds are gathering at the military academy where the wake is being held.
Venezuelan President’s Death Sparks Online Memes, Jokes About Hugo Chavez
While millions of Venezuelans and the rest of the world started to mourn the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the cyberworld abounded with jokes and memes about the 58-year-old leader who died of cancer on Tuesday.
Venezuela to Have Elections in 30 Days Following Death of President Hugo Chavez
Besides the soon-to-be-set conclave in Vatican City to elect a new pope, there will be another major election that the world will be monitoring. Venezuela would have a presidential election within 30 days following the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday.
Queensland To Face Possible Further Damage As Low Monsoon Could Develop Into Category 3 Cyclone Sandra
Still recovering from the devastating rains and floods that came in the first two months of the year, Queensland has yet to face possible further damage as a low monsoon off its northern part could develop towards end of the week into a Category 3 cyclone to be named Sandra.
The Dead Philosopher Society
The sequester has struck. The politicians came upon the can they had kicked down the road in 2011. Rather than kick it again, Congress decided to ignore it.
Odd News: 4 Jailed in China for Unearthing, Selling Dead Brides To Likewise Dead Bachelors
Four Chinese men aged over 60 years old have been meted out jail sentences of a maximum of two years each after unearthing female cadavers or dead bodies and then selling them as ghost brides to families to partner their equally dead bachelor sons.
Bailey O’Neill, a 12-Year-Old Bullied Boy Dies after Brutal Attack [PHOTOS]
Family and friends are currently mourning with the death of 12-year-old Bailey O’Neill after suffering a brutal attack from his two classmates. What makes this story heartbreaking is that Bailey celebrated his 12th birthday on Saturday then his life support was taken off on Sunday morning.
Politicians Are Clowning Around With Your Wealth
A start-up political party led by a retired clown won 25% of the vote in Italy's recent elections. This must be applauded as a big upgrade in the calibre of Italy's political class. Clowns are merely clever buffoons. Politicians are dangerous psychopaths.
Job Ads in Australia Jump 3%
Australian newspapers and Web sites saw a 3 per cent rise in the number of jobs advertised in February compared to January, according to the Job Ads survey released on Monday by the ANZ. The growth likewise reflected an improvement that was the highest level since October 2012.
Lynas Corp Has New CEO
Effective March 31, Australian rare earths miner Lynas Corp will have a new chief executive officer as Nicholas Curtis steps down to give way to Eric Noyrez.
Adelaide Remains Australia’s Most Liveable City Three Years In A Row
For three years in a row now, Adelaide remained Australia's most liveable city, mainly due to its affordable housing payment schemes, cleanliness and good standard of living, according to a report released by the Property Council of Australia on Monday. Following it on second was Canberra and Hobart at third.
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Damages Thousands of Buildings in China, Topples 700 Homes
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake, in what Chinese media described as just shallow or moderate, struck the nation's Yunnan province on Sunday. Although no casualties have been reported as of presstime, the earthquake did damage at least 3,000 buildings and toppled some 700 homes.
World’s Top Billionaires Located in Asia – Hurun Report
The Hurun Report has released its Global Rich List 2013 where it stated that most of the world's top billionaires are found in Asia.
Australia Breaks Own Hottest Summer Record
Australia has broken its own hottest summer record, according to data released by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM).
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