Diary: A Quieter Week, But Watch The US Fed
A quieter, less hectic week is ahead of us here and offshore after the flood of data and the triple treat on Friday of the good US jobs data, the successful Greek bond swap and some good inflation figures from China which then reported a huge trade deficit for February on Saturday.
Study Finds 'Huge Increase' in Preschooler Cavities
New study finds 'huge increase' in the number of cavities in preschoolers.
Saving Money (and maybe the planet!) on 3 Ordinary Household Items
There are so many things to buy nowadays that merely going to the shops can be a task in self restraint. Being frugal and eco usually go hand in hand and there are some big savings to be made in the home by changing a few small items!
Oil: America’s Comeback
Forget all the noise and protests about coal seam gas and fracking in the US, there's a much more important development at work, one that could change the world as we know it.
The Top 10 Best Foods for Burning Belly Fat
For women marching through middle age, belly fat seems a fact of life. However, recent studies on belly fat have revealed that belly fat may no longer be common only among women in their 50's. Certain factors like stress and a sedentary lifestyle have resulted in a rise in obesity and a growing concern about weight loss.
Oman Surges Ahead
Residential prices in Oman are significantly down from their 2008 peak, especially within Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs).
Study Shows Huge Benefit of Installing Gun Cabinets in Homes in Alaskan Villages; Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center Involved
Alaska Native people have a suicide rate more than three times greater than white Americans.
Drug Helps Purge Hidden HIV Virus, Study Shows
This study is the first to demonstrate that the biological mechanism that keeps the HIV virus hidden and unreachable by current antiviral therapies can be targeted and interrupted in humans, providing new hope for a strategy to eradicate HIV completely.
Teaching Fat Cells to Burn Calories
In the war against obesity, one's own fat cells may seem an unlikely ally, but new research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) suggests ordinary fat cells can be reengineered to burn calories.
Australian Children to be Sterilized Without Parental Consent Under New Eugenics Law
If you have ever seen the famous 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, you likely recall several disturbing scenes in which mental health patients are given frontal-lobe lobotomies, or the iconic scene where actor Jack Nicholson's character undergoes electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Cuddling Dying Pets Can Give Owners Deadly Infections
Close contact with animals puts devoted pet owners at greater risk of contracting life-threatening bacterial infections.
7 Groundbreaking Green Cars
Hybrid, clean diesel, electric and natural gas models have been named Green Car of the Year since the award began in 2006.
Pregnant Women on Antidepressants Less Likely to Breastfeed
Pregnant Women on Antidepressants Less Likely to Breastfeed
What are the Health Effects of Wearing 3-D Glasses?
While eyestrain and headaches are a problem for some, we think it's the potential for germs that really should concern you.
Economies: Australian Jobs OK, Resources Good, NZ Sits On Rates
Yesterday's labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics won't make the current state of the economy's health any clearer. They were confusing.
Markets: Australia To Drift For A While
After a solid January when the market grew around 5% in January, but since then it had slowed. In February it barely grew, rising 0.8%.
Chevy Volt named the European Car of the Year
Both the Chevrolet Volt and its cousin, the Opel Ampera, have been named the 2012 European Car of the Year.
Should Yoga be the Newest Olympic Sport?
This ancient practice keeps gaining popularity, but is it really a competitive sport?
7 of the Best Eco-Lodges in Australia
Australia is recognized around the globe for exceptional eco-tourism and there is no shortage of excellent eco-lodges to choose from.
How Pinterest May Be Great for your Real Estate Agency
For those of you living under a rock, a new social website has been gaining incredible ground. It’s name is Pinterest and the demographic for this site is overwhelmingly women and for those of us that have used Pinterest, it can be highly addictive!
Violin With Strings Spun From Spider Silk Plays Beautifully
The new strings play at a brilliant timbre that matches or exceeds the sound that can be produced from established materials such as steel, nylon and gut.
Green Book Roundup: Choosing Real Food, Even if it Means Killing it Yourself
Choosing healthy, quality provisions in a food culture awash in highly processed, overly packaged products, adulterated olive oils and factory farmed meats can be a complicated affair.
The Economy: High Rates, Dollar Keep Economy On Even Keel, And Inflation At Bay
The Reserve Bank has made clear that it sees no reason to cut interest rates or force the value of the Australian dollar lower simply to help sections of the economy that are doing it tough at the moment.
Email Marketing Tips: To Maximize the Promotion Power
Usually everyone looks forward to define success and achieve outstanding results in their businesses with using Email marketing as one of the key tools. Email Marketing is one of the most powerful promotion tools, or rather to be very precise, the most powerful 'selling' tool that businesses of all types and sizes have as their wild card.
The Economy: Growth Slows, But Still Solid
The Australian economy slowed in the 4th quarter of 2012, but we still ended up doing better than many other leading economies.
Deals: QBE/Amcor Expand
Insurance giant QBE and packing multi national yesterday announced expansion deals valued at more than $600 million in Australia, Asia and South America.
Panoramic Images of Great Barrier Reef will Take Millions on Virtual Dives
Internet surfers will soon be able to go below the surface to immerse themselves in the spectacular coral and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef, under a joint venture between global technology giant Google, the University of Queensland Global Change Institute and insurance company Catlin.
Save the Date to Save your Heart – International Women’s Day
This International Women's Day (8 March) the National Heart Foundation of Australia is urging Australian women to join the fight against their number one killer - heart disease.
Forget Sports Drinks: Coconut Water is the Perfect Fluid to Replenish your Body's Electrolyte Balance after Heavy Exercise
In most cases, the best way to restore your body's fluids and electrolytes after exercise is simply with water and food, particularly fruit.
Coca-Cola Amatil cans Foster’s Spirits Purchase
Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (CCA) has announced a decision not to acquire the Foster’s Australian spirit and spirit ready-to-drink (RTD) business.