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Fighting poverty: High life

January 27th, 2011 | No Comments

Hard questions for a poverty-buster

WORTHY but low-profile, the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a United Nations agency that helps the world’s rural poor, mainly through low-interest loans and grants. Its director since April 2009 is Felix Kanayo Nwanze, an experienced Nigerian agricultural entomologist. He has brought what an admiring report last year termed a “more evangelical” approach to the job, berating as “mercenaries” staff who lack personal involvement in their work and care too much about their generous UN pay and allowances. He has pushed through cuts aimed at making IFAD leaner and fitter.

Yet he is now at the centre of a row over his own benefits. When IFAD’s Governing Council opens its annual meeting on February 19th, one of the agenda items will be the grandly worded “Emoluments of the President”. …

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High Frequency Trading Dominates UK Stock Market

January 25th, 2011 | No Comments

While high frequency trading makes up somewhere between 50% and 70% of all U.S. stock trades, the number is even higher in the UK.Specifically, a new report by the Tabb Group shows that high frequency trading represents 77% of all UK stock trades.As Bl…

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Pacific Andes delays first dim sum bond sale citing high yields

January 24th, 2011 | No Comments
Pacific Andes Resources Development, the Singapore-based processor of frozen seafood and vegetables, postponed its first sale of yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong citing unfavorable market conditions.

The sale is delayed because trading in the so-called Dim Sum market is volatile and recent offerings by Chinese property companies pushed yields “quite high,” Katie Tsui, an investor relations manager at the company, said in a telephone interview from Hong Kong.

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Singapore’s inflation accelerated to two-year high in December

January 24th, 2011 | No Comments
Singapore’s inflation rate last month rose to the highest level since December 2008, adding pressure on the central bank to damp price gains by allowing greater currency appreciation.

The consumer price index increased 4.6% in December from a year earlier, after climbing 3.8% in November, the Department of Statistics said in a statement today. The median estimate of 13 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News was for a 4.5% gain. Prices rose 0.2% from November, without adjusting for seasonal factors.

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Voice Virtualization High on SMB Agendas: Survey

January 20th, 2011 | No Comments

Ninety percent of survey respondents said virtualization will take on greater importance in their network in 2011. – In the future, mobile phones will dominate, with businesses moving
to a quot;bring your own device quot; strategy and voice virtualization will
take on more importance in business’ networks, according to survey
results taken by business communications and collaboration software and
services pro…


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Historical high unemployment rate

January 20th, 2011 | No Comments

The unemployment rate has reached its historical maximum in Serbia, say statistics.

According to the National Employment Service (NSZ), there are 730,000 unemployed persons in Serbia.

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Inflation “to stay high” in coming months

January 19th, 2011 | No Comments

National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Dejan Šoškić said on Wednesday that the inflation rate in Serbia will stay high in the next few months. At a news conference, Šoškić specified that year-to-year inflation should continue to grow in the first quarter, stay high in the second, and significantly drop in the second half of the year.

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Media Alert: 300 High School Seniors Named Intel Science Talent Search 2011 Semifinalists

January 12th, 2011 | No Comments

WHEN:
Jan. 12. Semifinalists on Eastern and Central Time will be announced at 1 p.m. EST/12 p.m. CST. (Any Semifinalists from North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Texas will also all be announced at this time). Semifinalists on Pacific and Mountain Time will be announced at 1 p.m. PST/2 p.m. MST.  (Any Semifinalists from Alaska and Hawaii will also be announced at this time).
WHAT:
Three-hundred seniors from 173 high schools across the country will be named semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2011, a program of Society for Science & the Public. As the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition, the Intel Science Talent Search brings together the best and brightest young scientific minds in America to compete for $1.25 million in awards. Each semifinalist receives a $1,000 award from the Intel Foundation with an additional $1,000 going to his or her respective school, resulting in $600,000 in total semifinalist awards.

The Intel Science Talent Search encourages students to tackle challenging scientific questions and develop the skills to solve the problems of tomorrow. Projects submitted for consideration cover all disciplines of science, including biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, behavioral science, and medicine and health.
WHO:
Semifinalists were selected from 1,744 entrants and hail from 30 states and the District of Columbia. To learn about specific semifinalists and view a state by state breakdown, visit www.societyforscience.org/sts.
NEXT STEPS:
On Jan. 26, 40 of the 300 semifinalists will be named as finalists and receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. from March 10-15. They will compete for more than $630,000 in awards provided by the Intel Foundation. Each finalist receives at least $7,500. The winners will be selected based on rigorous judging sessions and announced at a black-tie gala award ceremony at the National Building Museum on March 15. The top award is $100,000; the remaining top 10 will receive awards totaling $305,000.
QUOTES:
“America’s future as a leader in innovation is dependent on our youth excelling in math and science. The Intel Science Talent Search is an opportunity to ignite curiosity and passion among youth to tackle challenging scientific questions and develop the skills to solve the problems of tomorrow.” – Shelly Esque, vice president of Corporate Affairs at Intel.

“As we celebrate the 70th year of the Science Talent Search, we also celebrate the outstanding caliber of the semifinalists who inspire us with their mastery of math and science in addressing the problems society faces,” said  “We join with Intel to congratulate these exceptional young minds and commend the mentors, teachers, schools, parents and communities that have contributed to their success.” – Elizabeth Marincola, president of Society for Science & the Public, the nonprofit organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education that has owned and administered the Science Talent Search since its inception in 1942.
MORE INFO:
Over 70 years, more than 142,000 students from U.S. high schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and territories have submitted independent research projects for the Science Talent Search.

The young innovators chosen to participate in the Science Talent Search have gone on to receive some of the world’s most prestigious honors. For example, seven former finalists have won the Nobel Prize while others have been awarded the Fields Medal, the National Medal of Science and the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. 2011 marks Intel’s 13th year sponsoring the Science Talent Search.

Over the past decade alone, Intel and the Intel Foundation have invested more than $1 billion, and Intel employees have donated close to 3 million hours toward improving education in more than 60 countries.

Get the latest Intel Science Talent Search news at www.intel.com/newsroom/education. To view ongoing updates about the Intel Science Talent Search 2011, join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/InspiredbyEducation and follow Twitter updates at www.twitter.com/intelinspire. To join Intel’s community of people sharing their stories with the hope of becoming a catalyst for action and a voice for change in global education, visit www.inspiredbyeducation.com.

To learn more about Society for Science & the Public (SSP), visit www.societyforscience.org, follow SSP on Twitter at www.twitter.com/society4science, or visit SSP’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/societyforscience.
CONTACTS:

Gail Dundas, Intel

503-264-2154, gail.dundas@intel.com

Rick Bates, Society for Science & the Public

Heather MacKinnon, Burson-Marsteller, for Intel

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EU to reject Iran’s invitation to nuclear sites

January 8th, 2011 | No Comments

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton says the EU will turn down Iran’s offer to visit its nuclear facilities. She stressed that the EU welcomed Iran’s invitation but that the task should be carried out by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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Obtain High Performance Websites with Florida Web Design Posted By : Brainworkindia

January 6th, 2011 | No Comments

For a website to enjoy a great position on search engines and popularity amongst the web users, it is essential that an expert hand is employed in its development. A professional and experienced web development company knows exactly what it needs to make a website attractive and interactive.

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Printer with high quality canon’s mp 280 Posted By : Michael Jone

January 1st, 2011 | No Comments

Canon has released its superior model ink jet printer at fairly reasonable price of $69.99 in the name of MP 280 Pixma. It is the most suitable printer for home business and small office where the total number of copies taken will be comparatively less. Although this model is less expensive and can be set up easily even at home, this lacks some essential features one would expect in an ink jet printer. It does not provide internet connectivity by wireless mode, and it does not have document feeder.

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Ashton: Belgrade-Priština dialogue essential

December 31st, 2010 | No Comments

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton says that Belgrade-Priština dialogue is essential for peace and stability.

She also stressed that it would be most important for improvement of the quality of life of citizens.

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Food inflation zips on high onion, fruits, eggs, meat prices

December 30th, 2010 | No Comments

food infaltionSoaring prices of onions, fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, meat and poultry sharply pushed India’s annual food inflation based on wholesale prices to 14.44 percent for the week ended Dec 18 from 12.13 percent for the week before. This was the fourth straight week of rise in food inflation rate, which was pushed back to double-digits [...]

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Hollywood scored high with fantasies, action in India

December 27th, 2010 | No Comments

saltFantasy, fantasy and more fantasy – Indian audiences swooned to the Hollywood mojo in 2010 thanks to their penchant for out-of-the-world experiences with a dash of action. IANS lists top imports that grossed their way to success in 2010: 1. “Inception”: Mindbender – one word that aptly describes the sci-fi entertainer that took the world [...]

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Singapore’s inflation accelerated to 22-month high in November

December 23rd, 2010 | No Comments

Singapore’s inflation rate rose to the highest level since January 2009, an acceleration that may put pressure on the central bank to allow further currency appreciation to curb price increases.

The consumer price index climbed 3.8% in November from a year earlier, after gaining 3.5% in October, Singapore’s Department of Statistics said in a statement today. That matched the median estimate of 14 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News. Prices rose 0.3% from October, without adjusting for seasonal factors.

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“Rent Is Too Damn High” Jimmy McMillan Spreads Holiday Cheer With Obscene Performance On “Good Day NY”

December 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

Where’s auto-tune when you need it? Everyone’s favorite rent critic Jimmy McMillan, made an appearance on local breakfast show, Good Day New York, on Monday, where he sang a medley of future hits featured on his new album — to the horror of eardrums all over The Big Apple. That’s right — the former candidate [...]

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New York Dolls: Dancing Backward in High Heels

December 17th, 2010 | No Comments

PROTO PUNK LEGENDS RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM ON MARCH 15


New York Dolls

Punk rock pioneers the New York
Dolls are set to release their fifth full-length record, Dancing Backward in High Heels,
March 15 on 429 Records. Featuring original members David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, the
album was recorded in Newcastle, England and produced by Louis XIV‘s Jason Hill. Please see below for a track
listing. Dancing Backward in High Heels is the follow-up to 2009′s Cause I Sez So.

Dancing Backward in High Heels Track List

1. Fool For You Baby
2. Streetcake

3. I’m So Fabulous

4. Talk to Me Baby

5. Kids Like You

6. Round and Round She Goes

7. You Don’t Have to Cry

8. I Sold My Heart to The Junkman
9. Baby Tell Me What I’m On
10. Funky But Chic

11. End of the Summer

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Singapore’s home sales climb to record high, defying curbs

December 15th, 2010 | No Comments

Singapore’s November private residential sales rose the most in seven months, sending this year’s property transactions to a record high as government curbs on speculation failed to deter buyers.

The number of home sales climbed to 1,909 from a revised 1,065 in the previous month, the Urban Redevelopment Authority said on its website today, the most since April, when 2,208 units were bought. For the first 11 months, developers sold 15,025 properties, according to preliminary data from the government, more than the high of 14,811 homes in 2007.

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Singapore’s home sales climb to 7-month high

December 15th, 2010 | No Comments

Singapore’s private residential sales rose in November to the most in seven months as government curbs on speculation failed to deter buyers.

Transactions climbed to 1,909 from a revised 1,065 in the previous month, the Urban Redevelopment Authority said on its website today. That’s the most since April, when 2,208 units were sold, according to figures from the authority.

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High intakes of folic acid may be linked to cancer

December 14th, 2010 | No Comments

cancerA new study has suggested that increased consumption of folic acid can reduce birth defects including neural tube defects, congenital heart disease and oral clefts but high intakes of folic acid may be linked to adverse events such as colorectal cancer. Researchers at Children”s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute and The Hospital for Sick [...]

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