The Greatest Lie the Federal Reserve Ever Told
Public life bumbles along under a combination of false pretences and self-imposed delusions.
Gold is the Investment for the Individual
What about that Dow! Overnight, it punched through the 15,000 mark, on its way to 16,000, 17,000 and beyond. Could it happen? Well, markets are clearly in melt-up mode. But how far can they melt-up before the bust?
Woods Reveals Sawgrass Struggles
World number one Tiger Woods is hopeful that his experience at TPC Sawgrass will help him win a second Players Championship title.
Vijay Suing PGA Tour
Vijay Singh is suing the PGA Tour after being cleared of doping allegations involving deer antler spray.
Total Lie of Obamacare Begins to Unravel as Small Business Insurance Offerings Delayed Another Year
An Obamacare insurance exchange scheme that was intended to give American small businesses the ability to choose from a variety of insurance options for their employees will not be ready until at least 2015, according to new reports. The program, which was supposed to go into effect this fall, will simply not be ready in time, which means small businesses will have only one insurance option.
Jacklin Slams Monty Decision
Tony Jacklin doesn't believe that Colin Montgomerie deserves to have been elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
IMF Criticizes Osbornomics for “Lost Decade of Growth”
George Osborne, the Chancellor, is once again under the IMF scanner, as officials of the Washington-based financial institution will arrive to review UK economic growth. With additional warnings to recall austerity drive and reinstate the 'lost decade of growth,' the Trades Union Congress (TUC) finds competent support to drive home their arguments.
China Demand for Iron Ore Makes Rio Tinto More Optimistic About Future
At last, mining giants such as Rio Tinto Plc and BHP Billiton Ltd are more than satisfied as they enjoy strong China's demand for iron ore. The industry leaders note that iron ore imports by the world's second economy jumped to the highest level in four months as the country has been recently witnessing the slow revival in the steel sector.
Sony Launches Fully-Loaded Vaio Fit Line Laptops at Competitive Prices
In what could well be the start of exciting new phase in the laptop market segment, Sony Corp., the Japanese electronics giant, has announced its full-loaded news series the Vaio Fit Line as a surprising entry-level device.
Toyota Profits Triple Yet Carmaker Sticks to its Low-risk Plan
It seems that Toyota Motor Corp. is on its track to full recovery as in the fiscal year ended March 2013 it saw its net profit triple on a year-on-year basis.
The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History
Last night, we went out to dinner in Salta. There were six of us...at one of the nicest restaurants in town. We ordered two bottles of Laborum's cabernet sauvignon. We had beef steaks, dessert and coffee. The bill came to 1,058 pesos.
Water Polo Australia Rebrands for the Future
As part of the transition from Australian Water Polo to Water Polo Australia Ltd, the sport's governing body has embarked on a national rebranding project.
Funding Boost for Water Polo Australia
Water Polo Australia (WPA) is one of the big winners in the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) government investment allocations for 2013-14 with an increase of 21.5% on last year's allotment.
Sleep Problems May Increase Risk for Prostate Cancer
Men who reported sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, had up to a twofold increased risk for prostate cancer, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Peaches, Nectarines and Berries Lower Breast Cancer Risk by 41 Percent
Women consuming at last two servings weekly of peaches or nectarines saw a stunning 41 percent risk reduction for postmenopausal ER- breast cancer, while those eating at least one serving of blueberries weekly saw a 31 percent risk reduction, according to one of the largest and longest running studies ever made on women's health as a function of diet.
DIAGEO CEO Paul Walsh Makes Room for his Successor – Menezes
Out of the blue, Paul Walsh, successful chief executive officer at Diageo Plc, informed that he would retire after successful and fruitful 13 years managing the drinks giant. As it was made public, he would be succeeded by Diageo COO Ivan Menezes.
Heart Week 2013 and Benefits of Exercise in Preventing Heart Attacks
Public health initiative also celebrates two years of improving nation's wellbeing through prescribed physical activity.
UK Sees Shop Price Inflation Drop in April
After all, the rate of UK shop price inflation slumped significantly in April, reaching its lowest level in more than three years. The slump in UK shop price inflation was mainly driven by countless promotions and dropping commodity prices. Indeed, UK retailers have been doing whatever it takes, including price cuts, to lure customers to their stores.
Intel Fine Tunes its Mobile Processor Architecture to Challenge Qualcomm
It was merely a question of time before Intel Corp. would begin to focus on its mobile processor segment, considering the runaway success of Qualcomm.
Adobe Creative Suite moves entirely to Clouds, Adds Pen and Ruler
Adobe Systems Inc., the premier digital productivity tool producer for creative work, has taken the next step in the delivery of its services to its users.
Rory in No Rush Over Rio Decision
Rory McIlroy insists he will take his time over whether or not he should represent Ireland or Great Britain at the 2016 Olympics.
Kerr Again Queen at Kingsmill
Cristie Kerr was crowned LPGA Kingsmill Championship winner for a third time after beating Suzann Pettersen in a sudden death play-off.
China and India See Services PMI Drop in April
Two fast growing economies, China and India, saw their services PMI slump significantly in April. Certainly, it is not good news as indeed these two countries with other Asian nations have been driving the growth of the global economy - nothing to sneeze at. The findings by HSBC Holdings show, however, that India and China will face more challenges on their growth road.
Barnes & Noble Goes the Google Way
past week has been good for those looking to buy the new wave of smart tablets. It's just not Amazon cutting prices on Kindle Fire but Barnes & Noble's (B&N) tablet debuting with Google Play Store access for content download that is the flavor so far.
Life-Threatening Delays for Heart Attack
People having a heart attack are waiting dangerously long before seeking medical help, research released today by the Heart Foundation reveals.
Facebook Bears Fruits from Mobile Advertising
Out of the blue, Facebook Inc. surprised with a significant increase in mobile advertising revenue. The social media giant has started bearing fruits from mobile advertising, making its investors less worried about the future of the company. Indeed, the latest figured showed that Facebook Inc. learned how to make money out of mobile ads.
Ford Creates Jobs at Claycomo Plant as Demand for Trucks Rises
As demand for pickups is rising, Ford Motor Co. is to announce that it will create 2000 new positions at its Claycomo car plant located in Kansas City.
DoD Reviews Apple and Samsung Devices, Approves BB 10
The competition among the top players in the smartphone and tablet segments has now reached the corridors of the US Department of Defense.
Internet Gambling Becomes Tidbit as Casinos Eyes it with Interest
Internet gambling is becoming a tidbit for many companies, including casinos, as it has been legalized in three states, and other state authorities are seriously considering the legalization of it on their soil. The interest is even bigger as the first legal pay-to-play poker website has been launched. Casinos are observing the new scene with interest as they are eyeing online gambling which might become their next gold goose.
Bill Bonner and the Value of Public Information
It has become tradition at La Estancia de Cafayate for Casey Research to host an intimate conference in conjunction with the Harvest Celebration. In the most recent of the series, Bill Bonner, co-founder of The Daily Reckoning, kicked the program off with a thought-provoking discussion about the nature of information.