'Mutant' Dogs to Spawn from Hundreds of Feral Pups Still Living in Fukushima No-entry Zone
It resembles the plot line of a cheesy horror flick, but the idea that a new generation of vicious "mutant" dogs will one day spawn from puppies still living in and around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster zone is something that Japanese officials are taking very seriously.
England Grouped With India for World T20
England have been drawn in the same group as India for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20, which will take place between September 18 and October 7 at three venues in Sri Lanka.
By Gosh, a Hybrid Oshkosh Humvee Replacement
The military is thinking green and looking at hybrid replacements. Oil costs and transportation dangers are making America's largest fuel consumer rethink how it powers its ships, planes and ground vehicles.
Clarke Hopes to Have Input on New Coach
Captain Michael Clarke is confident Cricket Australia will ask him for an input on the team's next coach.
Corporate Social Responsibility Takes on Celebrity Twist
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly being seen as a fundamental necessity of corporate operations, if companies and brands are to be seen favourably in the eyes of the public - and employees.
Feral Teen in Berlin: 'I Don't Know Who I am'
A 17-year-old mysteriously wanders into Germany's capital from a nearby forest, adding to the long and often tragic history of kids raised in the wild.
West Hollywood City Council Bans Fur
City leaders hope law will convince others to go fur-free. City leaders hope law will convince others to go fur-free.
Global Environment News 22/09/2011
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Australia Confirm Nielsen Resignation
Tim Nielsen has stepped down as head coach of Australia after confirming that he will not be applying for the new position created by the Argus review.
End of a Busy Summer in Japan
The 2011 summer of the Japan Swimming has just ended. This summer was busy as usual.
Is there a Culture of Menopause?
There's no one size fits all for menopause, says Dr. Wulf Utian in his new book "Change Your Menopause," released this month during National Menopause Awareness Month. In this excerpt he says confusion creates a distorted and negative view of menopause.
US: Those Unable to Pay Child Support Can End Up Jailed Without Trial
Delinquent U.S. parents who fail to pay court-ordered child support, regardless of their circumstances, are not subject to the same constitutional protections as those charged with violating other laws.
Australia's Gran Fondo a Great Success
On Sunday September 18, over 2,500 participants cycled on a fully closed 120km circuit of the Great Ocean Road and Otway Region in the first ever international Gran Fondo in Australia.
Galileo Movement Fuels Australia Climate Divide
Two Australian retirees invoke the 'father of modern science' in their fight against the hegemony of settled climate science. But their arguments - and the advisors supporting them - draw from a deep history of climate science denial and distortion.
Orange Peel, a Wasted Energy Resource?
Scientists in the UK, Spain, and Brazil are collaborating to find a way of producing valuable biomass-derived chemicals, materials and fuels from orange peel.
How to Book Your Own Grand European Tour
How to Book Your Own Grand European Tour
Glock: Lack of Pace still a Worry
Not for the first time, Timo Glock has expressed concerns regarding Virgin's inability to match the pace of others on the grid.
Global Environmental News Updates - 09/21/2011
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Steven Sinofsky is the New 'Steve Jobs'
The new Steve is another Steve, strangely. Sinofsky is reinventing Microsoft's core product in ways unimaginable three years ago. He calls it the "re-imaging" of Windows, which he must say to keep enterprise customers and developers from having catastrophic heart failure.
RBA Content with Current Rate Setting
The RBA has indicated that a 'clouded' international outlook had contributed strongly to a decision to keep the cash rate on hold.
Rates: RBA Sits And Watches Europe
Standard & Poor's surprise downgrading of Italy's credit rating yesterday has confirmed why the Reserve Bank is watching foreign events more closely than at any time since the GFC.
Is Your Internal Communications Strategy Working?
Internal communications is important if you want an engaged, informed and empowered team. There are lots of ways to achieve this but often companies don't consider the needs of the modern workforce or fully assess the range of communications tools available.
Not Enough Being Achieved for Advancement of Women
The results of the 2011 Gender Diversity on Australian Boards survey, conducted by Women on Boards, revealed over 70 per cent of female directors support setting gender diversity targets at board level, with approximately half in support of legislated quotas.
Personal Appearances Still Count
Despite laissez faire dress codes in some workplaces, personal appearances of job applicants still count in the recruitment process.
ASIC Tells Brokers to Beware of 'Adviser' Title
Brokers should be careful before branding themselves as advisers, and ensure the term accurately reflects their business model, ASIC has stated.
Orange Peels Could be Made into Biodegradable Plastic
Scientists discover a novel way of using microwaves to turn orange peels and other plant-based waste into plastic.
12 New Frog Species Discovered
Scientists find a dozen unknown 'night frogs' in remote western India, but half may already be threatened with extinction.
Changes to Heart Foundation Tick Licensing Program
The National Heart Foundation of Australia today announced it will be ending its Tick licensing program in the takeaway food environment.
What Exactly is a Headache?
It could be tension, a sinus infection or one of a number of other things that's making your head pound — and yes, it could be a tumor, but that's highly unlikely.
Ogilvy Edges Senden in Cup Race
John Senden finished in second place in Sunday's BMW Champion showdown, but it wasn't enough to earn him an automatic ticket into the Presidents Cup.
