Monsanto-spawned superweeds growing three inches daily, destroying farm equipment
The proliferation of superweeds -- weeds that have mutated to develop resistance to popular herbicides like Monsanto's Roundup formula -- continues to rise.
Review of Genetic Armageddon video report by Alex Jones at InfoWars
One of the most important video reports you'll see all year is called Genetic Armageddon. It was released just a few days ago by the Alex Jones / InfoWars team and has already racked up nearly 200,000 views on YouTube.
Free energy scientist and NASA astronaut Brian O'Leary passes away (1940 - 2011)
Brain O'Leary passed away last week (July 28th, 2011). A former NASA astronaut and PhD recipient from the University of California at Berkeley (1967), Dr. O'Leary was more recently known for his research and advocacy into alternative energy (free energy).
Workplace or perk-place?
Organisations are misfiring when attempting to drum up employee loyalty and performance, by using increasingly elaborate company perks to retain staff.
Economic uncertainty spells recruitment slowdown
Research released this week has revealed that the demand for 10,000 skilled workers has closed to just 1,000 since March this year.
Gossip not to be tolerated
Spreading rumours at work is indeed a sackable offence, with the decision to sack a Global Cranes worker who spread “salacious” rumours being upheld by the workplace watchdog.
Harvey Fresh plugs Coles milk gap in WA
Harvey Fresh has been awarded the contract to supply Coles brand milk in Western Australia for the next three years.
Steggles targets ‘premium’ market in cafes and school canteens
Baiada-owned poultry brand Steggles has announced it will launch a new range of premium products targeting the foodservice industry to be known as the Steggles Premium Food Service Rance; it includes Premium Chicken Breast Fillets, marinated chicken breast that is packaged for cafes, restaurants and hotels..
Economies: China’s Still Travelling Well, Pity About The Rest
The pea and thimble trick in Washington to resolve the debt ceiling problem, or the two surveys of Chinese manufacturing that clearly confirm the most important economy for Australia isn't tanking?
US: Debt Deal, More Smoke And Mirrors
So there's an agreement on the US debt ceiling and spending cuts?
Will you wait for iPhone 5?
Apple-loving analyst Gene Minster claims there is "pent up demand" among Verizon subscribers for iPhone 5 -- that something like 74 percent of potential Apple smartphone buyers will wait for the newer model.
Diglo: the Google+ of file sharing
One of the biggest early draws to Google's new social network Google+ is the ability for users to break their list of friends into "circles" which each have their own level of communication.
LulzSec's 'Topiary' released on bail, banned from Internet
A British judge has released Jake Davis -- more commonly known as "Topiary" -- on bail Monday, however he has been banned from using the Internet as a condition of his release.
Best Buy debuts Insignia HDTVs with TiVo functionality
It has taken more than two years, but the benefits of a deal struck in July 2009 between Best Buy and TiVo are finally being realized. The retailer on Monday debuted two HDTVs carrying its in-house Insignia branding, both featuring the TiVo user interface.
Australian Dollar Outlook 8/01/2011
The dramas on raising the US debt ceiling continue to dominate the financial news but the poorer than expected USD GDP for Q2 released on Friday does not bode well for the immediate prospects of the US economy.
Skype 5.5 for Windows released, integrates Facebook features
Skype has announced the release of Skype for Windows 5.5. Its headline feature is deeper integration with Facebook. Once installed, you'll be able to see which Facebook friends are online and chat directly from Skype itself, plus update your Skype Mood and Facebook status together.
Apple left default passwords in batteries, making them vulnerable to hacks, explosion
The standard is the Smart Battery Specification. Consumer electronics batteries, especially on complex devices like computers, are complex devices themselves. They interface with the host system to allow for fine control of the power in the system. It turns out that if a program has the correct code to do so, it can query the device for its status and command it, as well as the charger.
Apple now has more cash on hand than the US Government
There's something wrong with your country when one of the most financially stable companies has more cash on hand than you do. But that is exactly what happened at the end of business Wednesday, according to the latest available daily financial statement from the US Treasury.
10 companies Apple could buy right now, with cash
So say you're Apple CEO Steve Jobs, and you're sitting on a boatload of cash that's burning a hole in your pocket. What to do with it?
Apple, Samsung battle for smartphone supremacy
Personally, I never understood what got people so excited about Barack Obama. But back in 2008 people were positively gooey about him, and one of the lesser reasons was "cybersecurity". Obama "got it". He understood the deadly seriousness of this business.
This is leadership? US cybersecurity is a revolving door of exiting officials
Personally, I never understood what got people so excited about Barack Obama. But back in 2008 people were positively gooey about him, and one of the lesser reasons was "cybersecurity". Obama "got it". He understood the deadly seriousness of this business.
New moves by ACCC against Sensaslim for alleged misleading claims
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has announced it is continuing its proceedings against diet spray company Sensaslim Australia Pty Ltd.
Opportunities await retailers for in-aisle mobile phones
A report released this month in the US has found that retailers are not adequately responding to the rising trend of consumers using mobile phone technology while shopping in supermarkets and other retail stores.
Should you become a DIY landlord?
Self-managing your investment property can help you save a pretty penny in management fees - but dealing with tenants, coordinating repairs, conducting property inspections and chasing up rent can cause a few headaches.
Market continues on flat trajectory - for now
Australia's property markets are continuing on a sideways trajectory, but the bottom of the market is approaching, according to new data released today.
The Zen of Japanese Rock Gardens
Japanese rock gardens ("Karesansui"), sometimes known as "Zen gardens" thanks to the influence of Zen Buddhism, are a unique expression of Japanese culture and garden design as they utilize gravel to represent water along with other elements to create unique miniature landscapes.
USA success: six medals for Phelps; Franklin with five
In a teenagers’ final, Melissa (“Missy”) Franklin (USA) got her fourth medal in these championships, the gold, in the women’s 200m backstroke (2:05.10). In Shanghai, she had previously assured the title in the 4x200m free relay, obtained the silver in the 4x100m free relay and earned bronze in the 50m backstroke.
Sun Yang (CHN) improves 1500m free World Record
Yang touched home in 14:34.14, bettering Hackett's mark by 0.42 and getting the second World Record of this competition, after Lochte's effort in the 200m individual medley. It was the fourth medal in front of his fans for Yang (19 years old), after the gold in the 800m free, the silver in the 400m free and the bronze in the 4x200m free relay.
Plant for the Future on National Tree Day
It’s time once again to roll up your sleeves and prepare to get your hands dirty as Australia’s biggest community tree planting events, National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day, are just days away.
DIARY: Rates Decisions, US Jobs, Earnings
The US debt debacle, central bank meetings in Australia, Japan, Europe and the UK, manufacturing surveys in all major economies starting later today with China and more corporate profits in Australia, the US, Europe and Asia.