Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO apologies for financial planning scandal

Thursday, July 3, 2014 Ian Narev, the CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, this morning “unreservedly” apologised to clients who lost money in a scandal involving the bank’s financial planning services arm. Last week, a Senate enquiry found financial advisers from the Commonwealth Bank had made high-risk investments of clients’ money without the clients’ […]

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UN summit results in pledge to mitigate food crisis

Friday, June 6, 2008 A three-day United Nations (UN) summit, bringing together leaders from 181 countries, has wrapped up with a pledge by all attending countries to address the global food shortage crisis. Key actions cited include doubling the world’s food production by 2030, providing resources for farmers in poor countries and increasing humanitarian aid […]

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Supplemental Amino Acids: Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (Gaba), Glutamic Acid, Glutamine And Glutathione, Glycine, Histidine, Homocysteine

Click Here For More Specific Information On: Joint Relief Institute By Georgy Kharchenko Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is essential for brain metabolism, aiding in proper brain function. GABA is formed in the body from another amino acid, glutamic acid. […]

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Lobby groups oppose plans for EU copyright extension

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 The European Commission currently has proposals on the table to extend performers’ copyright terms. Described by Professor Martin Kretschmer as the “Beatles Extension Act”, the proposed measure would extend copyright from 50 to 95 years after recording. A vast number of classical tracks are at stake; the copyright on recordings from […]

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Prisons in New Zealand to introduce mobile phone jamming technology

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 A successful 12-month trial of mobile phone blocking technology in New Zealand prisons has just been completed, according to the Minister of Corrections, Vodafone and Telecom. Corrections Minister, Damien O’Conner, described this technology as a world first and a significant milestone for the Department of Corrections. The mobile phone blocking technology […]

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News briefs:May 15, 2010

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Why Health Services Need Arabic Translations

Click Here For More Specific Information On: Student Virtual Health By Charlene Lacandazo It is not only the world of business in which Arabic translations prove to be of benefit. There are all corners of life in which other languages are encountered and communication difficulties arise. Take for example the medical profession: hospitals, dental clinics, […]

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