Know the Meaning of Numbers in Chinese Culture
Would you like to open a popular business in China? Include the numbers 98 in the name of your business since in China, numbers are either auspicious meaning lucky or inauspicious meaning unlucky.
Australia's Recruiters - Who's the Best?
The recruitment industry has recognised its best and brightest at the SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards (SARAs) in Sydney.
McDonalds Dumps Egg Supplier
New undercover video shows factory farm horror
Markets: Another Nail Biter Ahead
Last week was the worst for global markets for the last month or more as Europe's woes again threatened to overwhelm confidence.
Commodities: Gold, Oil, Copper Down
Oil grabbed the attention last week in New York with the first move above the $US100 a barrel mark for the first time in four months.
Federal Government Backs Union in High Court Adverse Action Appeal
The announcement that the Federal Government is intervening in the High Court appeal lodged by Bendigo TAFE against the Full Court of the Federal Court decision in Barclay v The Board of Bendigo Regional Institute of Technical and Further Education [2011] FCAFC is set to raise the ire of employer associations and industry.
US Debt… $15 Trillion and Counting…
The Treasury Department said Wednesday that the federal debt has climbed to a record $15 trillion - a staggering figure that caps a precipitous decade-long rise.
Deputy Carries Deer to Safety
It was the eve of the deer hunting season in Michigan when Deputy Ryan Swartz responded to a call that a car had hit a deer.
Avoid 'Old School' Approach to Low-Doc
Too many brokers have an "old school" approach to low-doc lending, a broker specialising in the loans has said.
Scripps Research Team Finds a Weak Spot on Deadly Ebolavirus
Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute and the US Army's Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases have isolated and analyzed an antibody that neutralizes Sudan virus, a major species of ebolavirus and one of the most dangerous human pathogens.
Federal Government Backs Union in High Court Adverse Action Appeal
The announcement that the Federal Government is intervening in the High Court appeal lodged by Bendigo TAFE against the Full Court of the Federal Court decision in Barclay v The Board of Bendigo Regional Institute of Technical and Further Education [2011] FCAFC is set to raise the ire of employer associations and industry.
New Study Reveals Expensive MRIs Pushed on Women for Breast Cancer Screening have no Medical Benefit
The use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, better known simply as MRI, for breast cancer screening is increasing and so is its use in guiding breast surgery when cancer is discovered.
China’s Space Program Boosted by First Successful Docking
China arches its enormous muscles and get ready to join the big nations. China sent a person to space in 2003, and finished its first spacewalk in the year 2008.
The Speake-Marin Spirit Pioneer – Exclusive. Inexpensive?
This is the Speake-Marin Spirit Pioneer, the latest piece from the highly acclaimed Independent Watchmaker, Peter Speake-Marin.
Diversity 101 – EEO, Bullying & Harassment
For many organisations the diversity journey begins with legal compliance around EEO, bullying and harassment.
Hublot Will Be The Official Watch of Ferrari – But Who Wooed Who?
After an announcement at Mugello today, it is official - Hublot are to be partners with Ferrari. Both are strong global brands, both bring a wealth of potential to this new business relationship.
The Graham Swordfish Booster Iris – Techy. Trippy.
In complete contrast to our drab Winter weariness, Graham London have just released images of their new Graham Swordfish Booster Iris. Graham watches are unusual.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class to lose 140kg
Details of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Cass have been revealed in Germany, including some interesting images of the new aluminium body and chassis.
Feature: Coal To Be King For Another 25 Years
Despite all the claims and counter claims about global warming, carbon taxes, and new sources of 'green' energy, one thing continues to standout when you look at the global energy scene: Australia is sitting pretty.
Updates: BHP’s Caution, Goodman Fielder Upbeat
We had two very different outlooks from companies at opposite ends of the current corporate ladder in Australia.
Investment: Big Global Investors Flee Europe For The US, China
There was a clear sense of 'flight' by some of the world's biggest investors in the November Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey of global fund managers.
Study: Exposure to Common air Fresheners can Cause Allergies, Asthma
Millions of Americans use scented candles, air freshener sprays, plug-in deodorizers and diffusers to make their living spaces smell clean and pleasant, but are the chemicals in these products safe?
New Insight to Eating Disorders
People who fear the unknown or view uncertainty as especially negative or threatening are more likely to report symptoms of eating disorders, according to new ANU research.
Young Girl Left Unable to Talk or Walk, Sleeps 23 Hours a Day After Getting Cervarix Vaccine for HPV
Much of the attention concerning the dangers of getting vaccinated for human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer has been focused on Merck & Co.'s Gardasil.
12 Remote Work Trends to Achieve (Not Just Predict)
During his closing remarks for the 2011 Society for Human Resources Management's Strategy Conference, Don Tapscott, the author of the bestseller Wikinomics, said, "I believe that the future is something that must be achieved and not predicted."
The Economy: Manufacturing Weak, Economy, Wages OK
The National Australia Bank says the outlook for Australia's manufacturing industry is bleak with output falling by almost 1% in the September quarter.
New Way to Beat Ticks
Queensland scientists are a step closer to finding a cattle tick vaccine that could save the national beef and dairy industries approximately $175 million per annum and reduce the need for pesticides.
Protein Heals Spinal Injuries
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers have developed a promising new treatment for spinal cord injury in animals, which could eventually prevent paralysis in thousands of people worldwide every year.
UK and US Face Buy to Let Boom Hand in Hand
We always talk about the special partnership between the UK and US, and we all know that it will scarcely ever be as "special" as it was between Bush and Blair, at least not until sufficient time to have past for us all to have forgotten the lies Blair told during the time that he was being operated from behind by Bush, but that is another article.
Sri Lanka to Scrap 100% Tax on Foreign Land Buys
The Sri Lankan government is scrapping the 100% tax levied on foreigners buying land, in favour of a new special land tax to be unveiled in the 2012 budget.