Chris Lynch named new CFO at Rio Tinto
On the 28th of February, Rio Tinto Plc informed that Chris Lynch, a former BHP Billiton Ltd. executive, was named its new chief financial officer. Chris Lynch will replace the much-respected and committed employee Guy Elliot who informed about his intention to step down back in July 2012.
Groupon Sacks Andrew Mason; William Hill to Purchase Online Playtech for £424m
Another era has just ended. On the 28th of March, CEO Andrew Mason was sacked from his position. The Groupon Inc.'s decision to fire its founder came one day after disappointing results were released showing that the company lost almost $67.5 million in 2012. Unsatisfactory figures showed that Andrew Mason was not able to cope with decreased demand for daily coupons.
The Top Five Most Luxurious Trains in The World
The carriages, the most luxurious trains in the world, are truly built for kings and queens or the crème de la crème of society. But anyone willing to part with some good amount of money can enjoy this travel luxury.
Tourists Love UK Shopping Experience
While the UK economy, including the high street, is still not in the best shape, the country might glory in the title of the world’s most sought-after destination for foreign shoppers looking to splash out their hard-earned money. A study by VisitBritain indicates that the UK has still its magic that lures overseas shoppers to come and spend cash in British shops.
EADS Achieves Strong Growth in Full-Year Profits
EADS reported a huge plunge in its full year profits and revenues for the year 2012 as sales were driven by increased deliveries at its Airbus division.
Six Crucial Things to Watch out for when Buying Vitamins Snd Supplements
Not all vitamins and dietary supplements are the same. Many popular supplement brands, in fact, contain artificial additives, synthetic flow agents, chemical colorings, and even imitation vitamin compounds that your body does not recognize and cannot fully process.
Pentagon to End Blackberry Dominance; Opening to Apple iOS and Android Devices
Not surprisingly, the US Department of Defense has informed that the dominance of Blackberry is over as it plans to open its networks to devices from Apple Inc., Google Inc. and other producers.
26-Year-Old with Down Syndrome Asphyxiated while Resisting Cops Over Movie Ticket
To say he was killed over a movie ticket is startling enough, but when you know 26-year-old Robert Ethan Saylor, who suffered from Down Syndrome, likely died at the hands of police is, frankly, disheartening.
Stanford Scientists Help Shed Light on Key Component of China's Pollution Problem
Shanghai shrouded in smog. A study co-authored by Stanford scientists details the role nitrogen has played in China's pollution problem.
F1 Boss Eyes Long-Term Melbourne Deal
The Australian Grand Prix will stay at Albert Park for the next 50 years if Bernie Ecclestone has his way.
BP to Dive Into its Pocket as Gulf Oil Spill Trial Begins
Everything indicates that BP Plc will have to dive into its pocket to cover all demands related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. On the 25th of February, the Gulf oil spill trial finally began.
Clarke, G-Mac Committ to Irish Open
Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell will join fellow Irishmen Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy at the Irish Open.
Subaru Hits 700,000 Sales Mark in Australia
Subaru has sold its 700,000th vehicle in Australia, as the local division of Fuji Heavy Industries celebrates 40 years on our shores.
Replica of Titanic to Set Sail in 2016. Interested in Cruise?
A replica of famous and tragic Titanic is expected to set sail and start the virgin trip from Southampton to New York in 2016. Clive Palmer, an originator of Titanic II, attempts to bring the legend to life... But, do not think that prices will be the same as in 1912! If you want to get on board of Titanic II, you will have to pay a hefty sum - nothing to sneeze at!
Why Italy’s Gold Hoard Tells You the Precious Metal is Ridiculously Cheap
Gold up, markets dowGold up, markets down. We haven't been able to say that in a long time. Overnight, markets tumbled on concerns over indecisive elections in Italy. n. We haven't been able to say that in a long time. Overnight, markets tumbled on concerns over indecisive elections in Italy.
Yahoo Ends Flexible Work Agreements
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has decided to revolutionize the company's employment policy by bringing back its telecommuting employees to offices. The revolution is to start in June. Marissa Mayer believes this action will strengthen and ease collaboration among the employees. However, Richard Branson criticized Marissa Mayer's actions by referring them as "backward".
Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Specifications for Revised 2013 Range
A new, more powerful variant of the Mazda CX-5 has gone on sale in Australia, priced from $32,880 for the 2.5-litre petrol Maxx automatic.
China’s Great Old Credit Boom
Things are getting out of hand. Recent credit growth data from China's economy should be enough to excite the bears and the bulls alike. Total social financing, the metric of credit growth used to encapsulate both bank and non-bank lending in China, was a whopping US$400 billion in January alone. Or $4.8 trillion annualised!
Queensland Hosts Round Two of 2013 National Hand-Cycling Series
The Cycling Australia National Hand-cycling Series made its way to Murwillumbah and the Gold Coast for the second round of the series last weekend.
PGA Tour Opposes Putter Ban
The PGA Tour has revealed its opposition to the move to ban anchored putters.
Tendulkar, Kohli Steady India
India ended day two of the first Test against Australia in Chennai on 182 for three, still 198 runs behind but in a good position thanks to unbeaten half centuries from Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
Mobile Real Estate: What Can You Do?
Your customers are increasingly using their mobile devices to research property, agents and the market. You know this.
Educational TV Actually Produces Aggression in Young Children
Children who watch educational TV are more aggressive toward other children, according to a study conducted by researchers from Iowa State University, the University of Buffalo, and published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology.
Texas Employers Demand Access to Social Media Passwords - Sign Petition to Fight for your Privacy
A consumer and voter advocacy group has launched an online petition drive seeking support for a pair of bills in the Texas Legislature that would prevent employers from asking employees to provide their passwords to social media sites.
The Middle East Effect on Oil Prices: Explained!
The Middle East has a dramatic impact on the global price of oil...and today we've got visual proof!
Pregnancy: The Next Mental Illness?
Is elevated stress related to pregnancy a new target in the mass medicalization of normalcy in America?
Monsanto Further Unveils its True Evil Nature by Signing on to UN Agenda 21 'Sustainability' Scam
A United Nations (UN) scheme to surreptitiously seize property rights from people worldwide and pack the world's populations into tiny micro-cities controlled by a centralized government has a new ally, Monsanto, which recently joined the so-called World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in pushing for the widespread implementation of the infamous "Agenda 21."
UK to Enjoy Boom in North Sea Investment
The UK is expected to benefit from an increase in North Sea investment as oil and gas companies will spend at least £13 billion in 2013. What is interesting is the fact that 2013 North Sea spending is estimated to reach its highest level in 30 years.
China’s Manufacturing Slows Down in February, Flash PMI Shows
Initial data on China's manufacturing activity indicated a sharp decrease in February, raising concerns over the recovery of the Asian dragon. The deceleration was driven by weak global demand for China's exports and the timing of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday. A survey by HSBC and Markit Economics showed that China's manufacturing expanded at the slowest rate in four months.
How Obama Really Got Elected
Prior to the November elections, Republican efforts to overhaul voter identification laws, according to the White House, congressional Democrats and most of the mainstream media, were nothing more than thinly veiled attempts to prevent legal Americans (especially minorities) from voting.