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Kate Atkinson with new novel Life After Life
The latest novel by Kate Atkinson titled Life After Life tells the stories of Ursula a study, strange and brave girl born to a English family in the early 1900s. She dies after only one chapter of the book at the moment she is born,... More of this article »
Hypertension can be lowered with more Potassium Intake
World Health Day is April 7 and the theme of the day this year is blood pressure or better yet high blood pressure also referred to by many as hypertension. To lower someone’s risk of kidney failure, cardiovascular disease and stroke... More of this article »
J.C. Penney’s Searching For A Way To Gain Market Share (NYSE:JCP)
J.C. Penney stores are filled with well designed brands, signage and layouts, but they are missing customers. Two years ago, Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management used his stake in the company to persuade its board to hire... More of this article »
Consumer Bureau Fines Mortgage for Kickbacks
Four of the largest mortgage insurers in the United States paid millions of dollars in kickback to home lenders over the past decade. This was made in exchange for business and increasing insurance prices for consumers according to... More of this article »
Only 88,000 Jobs Added to Economy in U.S.
Employers in the United States only added 88,000 jobs during March making it the slowest pace for adding jobs in nine months. The results of the Labor Department’s jobs report suggest a weakening in economic growth as government... More of this article »
Quantum Technology Ready For Commercial Development At Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)
Quantum technology is ready for commercial deployment according to Lockheed Martin, an American military contractor. The company is the first to use quantum computing as part of its business and is confident that the technology can... More of this article »
Study says Baldness Could be Sign of Heart Disease Risk
Men losing their hair could be more apt to suffer heart problems compared to men who maintain all their hair, said researchers from Japan. In a recent study, over 37,000 individuals were examined and the results indicated that males... More of this article »
Factory Orders Get Biggest Increase in 5 Months
Factory orders in the United States increased in February due to the surge in volatile demand for commercial aircraft. The advance in orders offset the drop in important orders that indicated business investment. The report from the... More of this article »
Fewer Jobs Added to Economy in the U.S. indicates ADP Data
Companies in the U.S. hired fewer workers than had been projected for March due to limited construction hiring according to the private report from ADP based on the country’s payrolls. The increase in jobs was 158,000 making it the... More of this article »
BP Spill Claims Administrator Wants Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit
Court-appointed administrator Patrick Juneau is in charge of the monetary settlement with thousands of individuals and businesses who sued BP regarding the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. He urged US District Judge Carl Barbier to dismiss... More of this article »
Fewer Teens are Sexually Active
Recent research found that younger teens are not having less of an active sex life than previously. The research also found older teens are now putting off sex on a more frequent basis than the past. On Monday, the new study was released... More of this article »
Choosing the right domain and hosting plan for your business
Every business worth its salt needs some kind of online presence. Even something small like a page on Facebook, a Twitter account or listing on a local directory site is better than ignoring the web altogether, but to really be heard... More of this article »
Job Growth Continues in South Florida
Job growth is still on the rise in South Florida despite the lower payrolls in local government that dragged the hiring recovery. According to the February employment report, the recovery has regained steam in the state. Miami-Dade... More of this article »
Auto-Enrollment: Are You Ready?
Auto-Enrollment: Are You Ready? Replacing the current, sometimes confusing method of bringing employees onto a workplace pension, the new pension rules regarding auto-enrollment are set to be fully in place by the end of a five-year... More of this article »
E-cigs Vs. Cigarettes
E-cigs Vs. Cigarettes Quitting smoking can be a real challenge. Although there are many nicotine replacement products on the market, such as nicotine patches or gum, smokers often find that the feel of holding a cigarette is really... More of this article »
Energy for Small Businesses in Line for Shake-up
One in four small businesses consisting of less than ten members have reported that their energy supplier has rolled over their contract without their knowledge, according to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses. MP Caroline... More of this article »
Yahoo’s Remote Work Ban Draws Negative Reactions
In a move which shocked and angered employees, Yahoo has decided to ban remote working from June 2013. A memo which was emailed around the office has been leaked online, which sets out their reasons for doing so. The email stated:... More of this article »
China Preparing for Possible ‘Currency War’
At a time when some of its leading politicians, bankers and economists are anxious about the rapid rate of economic growth stalling, China has announced that it is to do whatever it takes to try and take account of moves by other nations... More of this article »
Shanghai Grand Prix Roundup
Shanghai International Circuit at a glance: Laps – 56 Track length – 5,451 km Total race distance – 305,066 km Total corners – 16 Average speed – 126 mph Lap record – 1:32.238 (Michael Schumacher for Ferrari, 2004) First... More of this article »
Two Die in China from new strain of Avian Flu
In China, two people have died after they were infected with the avian influenza H7N9, a subtype that previously was not transmitted to humans, said government officials Sunday. In February, a Shanghai man who was 87 years old fell... More of this article »