Facebook Activity Reveals Clues to Mental Illness, says MU Researcher
Analysis of social media use could give therapists more complete view of patients' health
Microsoft’s Investment in Dell Might be Risky
Microsoft Corp., the software giant, considers the $3 billion investment in Dell Inc. which happens to be the world's third largest PC maker.
Sony to Release New Ultra-thin Xperia Tablet Z
Sony to Release New Ultra-thin Xperia Tablet Z
Kim Dotcom Launched New File Locker “Mega”
He is back! Kim Dotcom, the founder of once widely-used and then banned website Megaupload, launched his new venture, namely, file locker service Mega. The launch of the new cloud storage and file-sharing site comes one year after the closure of popular Megaupload, while Kit Dotcom is facing extradition to the United States as he is charged with internet piracy.
Obama's New Economy: Hundreds of Thousands of PhDs, Masters Graduates now on Food Stamps, Some Work as Janitors
Obama's New Economy: Hundreds of Thousands of PhDs, Masters Graduates now on Food Stamps, Some Work as Janitors
Obama Executive Orders Vastly Empower Psychiatry while Gutting Patient Rights
The history of psychiatry has been one of egregious abuses against its patients.
Best Foods for Calming your Nervous System
Modern-day living and all the busyness and stress that comes along with it can do a real number on your central nervous system, especially if you are not taking proactive steps to counteract this perpetual negative effect on your body.
Tax Relief Granted for 90% of North Sea Developments
According to a Deloitte's study issued on the 18th of January, over 90 percent of the North Sea developments in 2012 were granted tax relief. Tax breaks, which have been recently introduced, are expected to encourage investors to engage more in the North Sea, the British oil province.
China’s Economy Rises in 4Q but 2012 GDP is Weakest in 13 Years
Newest data showed that China's economic growth in the fourth quarter sped up for the first time in two years, but 2012 growth was the weakest in 13 years. It seems that the uncertain economic outlook might force the government to support further growth.
Disney CEO Robert Iger gets 20% Increase
According to a regulatory filing released on the 18th of January, Robert Iger, chief executive officer at Walt Disney Co., collected about $40,2 million compensation for 2012, a 20 percent increase from a year earlier as the entertainment giant reported high revenue, net come as well as earnings per share in the period.
IMF Approves €839m Loan for Portugal
The International Monetary Fund informed that it approved the next loan tranche of approximately €839 million for Portugal under the country's €78 billion international bailout.
Rio Tinto CEO Albanese Steps Down After $14bn Write-down
On the 17th of January, Rio Tinto Plc, the world's second largest mining company, informed that its chief executive officer Tom Albanese would resign because of a $14 billion write-down on the value of assets which he supervised. The impairment charge is mainly associated with the $38 billion takeover of Alcan Inc. and the $4 billion coal purchase in Mozambique.
China Sees its Annual FDI Drop First Time in 3 Years
China's foreign direct investment decreased roughly 3.7 percent in 2012 from 2011. It is a first fall in China's annual FDI since 2009, according to the official figures. China saw its 2012 FDI drop as investors either had not been so keen on investing in emerging markets due to current economic conditions or had been choosing to transfer their businesses to markets with cheaper workforce.
China’s Businesses to Sponsor Manchester United
Manchester United Plc inked two sponsorship deals with China's businesses, namely, China Construction Bank Corp. and Wahaha Group Co. As it has been underlined, both sponsorship deals are "territory specific" as 19-time English soccer champion Manchester United wants to benefit from its status in Asia.
TUI Travel in Merger Negotiations With Parent TUI AG
TUI Travel informed that it started merger negotiations with its German parent TUI AG. The merger is aimed at cutting costs and focusing mainly on tourism.
Obama Turns Doctors into Gun Control Snitches Running Health Care Spy Network
If you needed another reason to avoid visiting a doctor, Obama just gave you a new one: as part of Obama's 23 executive orders announced today, doctors will be transformed into gun control snitches who are ordered by Obama to ask patients about guns they might have at home.
If WiFi and Cell Phone Radiation are Safe, why has Belgium's Telecomm boss Banned them from his offices?
The global monetary system rests on a fragile foundation of trust. But thanks to the regrettable actions of central banks around the world, especially those of the Federal Reserve, that foundation of trust is rotting away beneath us.
Woods to Play Abu Dhabi
World number three Tiger Woods has confirmed that he will start his 2013 campaign at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
Cyclones Named for Mexico Track Cycling World Cup
Cycling Australia is pleased to confirm the 13 riders named in the Cyclones team to contest the third round of the 2012/13 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Series being staged in Mexico from 17 to 19 January 2013.
Cycling South Australia Names Stellar Team for Track Nationals
Cycling South Australia has named a stellar team littered with Olympians, world champions and Youth Olympic up-and-comers for the 2013 Subaru Cycling Australia Track Cycling Championships in Sydney from 30 January to 2 February, 2013.
Sri Lanka Level Series in Adelaide
Sri Lanka made sure to take advantage of a rookie Australian team in Adelaide on Sunday as they won the second ODI by eight wickets, with Lahiru Thirimanne and Tillakaratne Dilshan doing the scoring.
Nine DIY Home Remedies to Beat the Flu Even During an Epidemic
Even during a flu epidemic, there's no reason to fear becoming sick if you have the following home remedies on hand. Some act to protect you ahead of time before even getting sick, while others help you to recover after contracting the illness.
Six Amazing Foods for Cleansing your Colon Naturally
Six Amazing Foods for Cleansing your Colon NaturallyGastrointestinal problems are prolific in today's society, and this is largely due to the fact that the modern food supply is greatly lacking in the nutrients required for healthy digestion (not to mention a widespread overload of toxins from vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides). But the good news is that a life of chronic digestive upset does not have to rule the day, as simple dietary changes can help significantly improve and even c...
Aussies Go One Up After MCG Victory
Australia got their pursuit of a series win off to a superb start in Melbourne on Friday, winning the first one-dayer against Sri Lanka by a massive 107 runs with 10 overs to spare.
Miner Rio Tinto to Expand Iron Ore Production on Growing China’s Demand
Rio Tinto PLC, the world's second largest mining company, informed that it would expand iron ore production by approximately 15 percent as it saw its 2012 output grow to about 253 million tons, topping its earlier forecast. The strong results were pushed mainly by the revival in China's demand for iron ore.
India’s Gold Mania
Less than 1% of the world's gold is mined in India. The rest comes from somewhere else. Still, India can't get enough. It is the largest consumer of gold in the world, buying nearly a third of production in recent years. Some estimates say that 10% of all gold is held in India.
Monty Reveals Ryder Cup Dream
Colin Montgomerie appears to have thrown his hat into the ring to captain Europe at the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.
McIlroy's Nike Deal Finally Confirmed
The worst kept secret in golf is finally out in the open, with the news that Rory McIlroy has officially signed a sponsorship deal with Nike.
Why Cheap Energy Could Be the Key for BlueScope Steel
Ben Bernanke gives a speech on Monday in the US. He may try to 'walk-back' the minutes of the December Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Those minutes suggested that at least one FOMC member wants to end the Fed's bond buying program this year. If he's feeling bold, Bernanke will fly the inflationist flag.
Amazing Gracie
Orica-AIS new recruit Gracie Elvin (ACT) has claimed the women’s road race at the Mars Cycling Australia Road National Championships, Where Legends Are Made.