Ted Danson Honored for Ocean Advocacy
Actor named to GQ's The Gentlemen’s Fund, an initiative that 'encourages men to become agents of change by supporting charities that champion these causes.'
Medical Students Skip Primary Care Positions Over Debt Concerns
In an effort to wean America off landfill-clogging synthetic dryer sheets, Method introduces a curious new laundry product that's essentially 100 heat-activated, plant-based dryer sheets ... in a bottle.
Selling Your Own Books, Electronics and Even Furniture Will Soon be Illegal if the Supreme Court Says So
You would think the U.S. Supreme Court might have more important cases to decide when the nine justices reconvene this fall to begin their next session than whether or not you have the right to resell your own stuff, but you'd be wrong.
Australian Men's B '94 Team for FINA World Youth Championships
Head coach Chris Wybrow has named an extended team of 14 to represent Australia at the FINA World Youth Water Polo Championships to be held in Perth in December.
Study: GMO Toxins Found in Nearly All Pregnant Women, Unborn Babies
A recent study published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology debunks yet another lie of the biotechnology industry concerning genetically-modified organisms (GMOs).
Local Pregnant Woman Protects Herself and Unborn Baby From Flu
Pregnant women are more likely to develop serious complications as a result of flu compared to women who are not pregnant, so the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) is to protect yourself and your baby by getting the flu vaccine.
Facebook Messages May Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention messages delivered by Facebook can be effective in promoting condom use among young adults in the short term, a new study has found.
The Counterfeit Guardians of the RBA
The Sunday Times of London reports that the 54-year-old governor of Australia's Reserve Bank is an outside shot to replace Sir Mervyn King as the next governor of the Bank of England. Stevens would become the most powerful colonist in the British civil service.
Toyota Australia Recalls 300,000 Cars
Toyota Australia has recalled almost 300,000 vehicles to correct a defect with the cars' power windows in one of the largest recalls in automotive history.
8 of The World's Most Dangerous Daredevil Stunts
What feels like the stuff of nightmares to the rest of us is a source of thrills for history's most famous daredevils.
Whole Foods Caught in GMO Marketing Deception, False Advertising
A bombshell investigative video just released by Infowars.com has exposed what can only be called false and misleading advertising by Whole Foods.
Monsanto Found Guilty of Chemical Poisoning in Landmark Case
A French farmer who can no longer perform his routine farming duties because of permanent pesticide injuries has had his day in court, literally, and the perpetrator of his injuries found guilty of chemical poisoning.
Four Bitter Herbs Heal the Liver, Gall Bladder, and Other Ailments
Certain bitter herbs are considered liver herbs because they stimulate, cleanse, and protect the liver and gall bladder. While Western palates are not fond of bitter tasting foods, they do stimulate and support digestion. German research shows that bitter tonic herbs stimulate bile and hydrochloric acid production.
Doctors Now Urging Patients to Remove Body Parts for Cancer Prevention
Doctors Now Urging Patients to Remove Body Parts for Cancer Prevention
Rise in Amount of Hidden Salt Deeply Concerning
The amount of hidden salt in everyday Australian foods has risen by nearly ten per cent in three years, according to findings released today by The George Institute for Global Health.
Japan Carmakers to Halve China Production amid Territorial Dispute
Japan's top three carmakers, Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co., decided to cut production in China by roughly half as a territorial dispute between Chinese and Japanese governments continues. Due to the territorial dispute Japan's carmakers have noted a decrease in sales in the world's largest auto market.
China Services of HSBC Recover PMI after Seeing a Low of One Year
According to a survey held on the 8th of October, the China's services sector recovered in the month of September after being hit by nearly a one year low on the growth in the month of August. These results followed an official assessment that seemed a lot gloomy in the previous week.
Sales of Toyota in China tumble as row on islands hit Japan Inc.
The sales of the Toyota Motor Corp. in the country of China have been down by nearly 40 percent in the month of September as compared to the previous year. The sales of some of its rival companies like BMW and Hyundai however soared high in China. This fact of Toyota's China sales fall reveals how badly the two countries have been struck by their ongoing territorial row.
World Bank Cuts East Asia-Pacific Growth Forecast amid China’s Slowdown
The World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for the East Asia and Pacific region, saying there was a greater risk of deepening slowdown in China and weakening global demand.
First Step for Google into Credit Business
The launch of a program on the 8th of October in the UK saw the emergence of Google credit business in the business sector. The UK is the first country in the world to have the privilege obtaining the Google credit card in an effort to finance the purchases of its online advertising by means of business.
Seven Ways to Use Honey for Whatever Ails You
Lots of us may like to use a little honey as a sweetener for our morning coffee, toast or tea, but there are several uses for this tasty little treat - in its pure, raw, non-pasteurized form, it can do more than just bring a smile to our face.
Marijuana Cannabinoids Found to Help Combat Autism
The cannabinoid compounds naturally found in many varieties of cannabis, also known more commonly as marijuana, may help children with autism spectrum disorders experience dramatic behavioral improvements, and potentially even full recovery from their symptoms.
Stop Taking Questionable Fish Oil Supplements - Use Hemp Seed Oil Instead
It is well known that omega-3 and 6 fatty acids are essential for human health. The common advice is to get a good supply in your diet, you need to eat oily fish or take fish oil supplements on a regular basis.
The Party Game You Shouldn’t Try At Home
Before we get into party games, thank you for all the feedback we've received from our last few articles. At the end of today's Daily Reckoning we'll reprint some of the remarkable experiences you had making three crucial phone calls.
All About Insiders, Spinoffs…and Fiji
Longtime readers of my investment letter, Mayer's Special Situations, are well aware of my affinity for investing alongside insiders.
Germany Tip-Toes Toward a Euro Exit
The stock market will not remain in its current tranquil state. Investors will soon be roused from their blissful trance.
Derivatives as a Sponge
We think it's pretty safe to say that share prices will never go down again. The Bernank, the Drag and the Steve have you covered. They have a simple solution for all the world's ills.
Don’t Teach Your Man to Fish
Those monks from St Dogmael's Abbey understood wealth better than your financial advisor. They lived near the river Teifi in England 1000 years ago. And were faced with two problems. They had to feed a bunch of monks with fish, because that was the only meat they were allowed to eat.
Think Before Going Pink: Many Breast Cancer Awareness Sponsors Profit from Cancer
As we find ourselves once again awash in a sea of pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), few people who participate, donate or buy pink-themed products are aware that BCAM has always been a deliberate deception - a "pinkwash" which helps "do-gooder" sponsors hide their own culpability while promoting products which cause cancer.
TSA Caught Red-Handed Stealing iPad from ABC News Investigative Journalists - Video
Does the Transportation Security Administration have any hiring standards whatsoever, other than "breathing human being?" The answer to that question has become glaringly obvious, as the list of bad behavior committed by these paragons of ineptitude continues to expand.