Archive for April, 2013

Factory collapse a ‘wake-up call’ for fashion industry

Updated May 01, 2013 08:02:51 Video: Bangladesh factory disasters ask questions of Australian companies (7.30) Photo: Relatives show pictures of garment workers who are believed to be trapped under the rubble (Reuters: Andrew Biraj) The deadly collapse of a building in Bangladesh has sparked serious questions about the fashion industry’s use of sweatshops and cheap […]

Apple bond offering among biggest ever:rpt

A BOND offering from Apple expected to be priced later today will be one of the largest ever for a US company, according to leading financial newspapers. Apple is selling $US17 billion ($A16.51 billion) in investment-grade bonds, which would be a record for a US corporate debt issue, according to the Wall Street Journal, which […]

$A hits two-week high

THE Australian dollar has reached its highest level in two weeks amid gains on share markets and disappointing US manufacturing figures. The currency rose to 103.86 US cents early on Wednesday, its highest level since April 17. By 0700 AEST it had dropped back to 103.70 US cents, but was still up from 103.58 US […]

Cyclone Zane could become category 3

PM set to announce levy for NDIS A Medicare levy increase from 1.5 to 2.0 per cent to pay for the national disability insurance scheme is expected to be announced on Wednesday morning. Read more Source Article from http://sbs.feedsportal.com/c/34692/f/637524/s/2b5d83e1/l/0L0Ssbs0N0Bau0Cnews0Carticle0C17615760CCyclone0EZane0Ecould0Ebecome0Ecategory0E3/story01.htm

Australia’s first banknote for sale

PM set to announce levy for NDIS A Medicare levy increase from 1.5 to 2.0 per cent to pay for the national disability insurance scheme is expected to be announced on Wednesday morning. Read more Source Article from http://sbs.feedsportal.com/c/34692/f/637524/s/2b5d83e0/l/0L0Ssbs0N0Bau0Cnews0Carticle0C17615720CAustralias0Efirst0Ebanknote0Efor0Esale/story01.htm

Man shot outside gay club in Sydney

PM set to announce levy for NDIS A Medicare levy increase from 1.5 to 2.0 per cent to pay for the national disability insurance scheme is expected to be announced on Wednesday morning. Read more Source Article from http://sbs.feedsportal.com/c/34692/f/637524/s/2b5d83df/l/0L0Ssbs0N0Bau0Cnews0Carticle0C17615660CMan0Eshot0Eoutside0Egay0Eclub0Ein0ESydney/story01.htm

Comment: PM ‘backflip’ on NDIS levy would come at political cost

By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Swan today will say the budget will put in place measures to permanently improve the bottom line. AAP/Lukas Coch The levy being considered by the government to part pay for the national disability insurance scheme is […]

Analysis: ‘Illegals’ and the erosion of empathy

Repetition of a simple phrase like ‘illegal boats’ influences the way you think about a subject even if it’s wrong, former political advisor and author Don Watson says. Politicians from both Labor and the Coalition have referred to asylum seekers as “illegals” before.  Every time “illegal” is […]

Footy spectator jailed for umpire king-hit

Updated May 01, 2013 08:07:29 Photo: Hunter being escorted from the ground (ABC News) A spectator has been jailed for belting an umpire during a country football grand final. Jeffrey John Hunter, 36, of Port Pirie in South Australia will spend the next seven months in jail for the attack during last year’s Spencer Gulf […]

NDIS levy details expected to be announced today

Updated May 01, 2013 08:01:02 Video: Levy to pay for NDIS (Lateline) Photo: Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reversed her opposition to a special tax to pay for an NDIS. (AAP: Alan Porritt) Prime Minister Julia Gillard is today expected to confirm a half a per cent increase to the Medicare levy to fund part […]

Bombers may bring in police on fake letter

Updated May 01, 2013 07:38:55 Essendon may call in police to investigate the origin of a letter purportedly from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which gave the all-clear to use an anti-obesity drug on its players. The Herald Sun says the letter, presented to the club by sports scientist Stephen Dank, was a dupe. Essendon, […]

Factory collapse a ‘wake-up call’ for fashion industry

Updated May 01, 2013 08:02:51 Video: Bangladesh factory disasters ask questions of Australian companies (7.30) Photo: Relatives show pictures of garment workers who are believed to be trapped under the rubble (Reuters: Andrew Biraj) The deadly collapse of a building in Bangladesh has sparked serious questions about the fashion industry’s use of sweatshops and cheap […]

New blood test may predict Alzheimer’s disease

Updated April 30, 2013 19:32:41 Video: Blood test could predict Alzheimer’s disease (ABC News) Photo: Doctors say finding Alzheimer’s patients before symptoms appear is very important. (ABC) Australian scientists say they are one step closer to creating a blood test that can predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear. New CSIRO research has identified markers in […]

Engineered Collapse: IMMIGRATION BILL GIVES ‘IMMEDIATE’ ACCESS TO WELFARE

0 0 The immigration bill introduced to the Senate a week and a half ago would, if passed, allow illegal immigrants to access state and local welfare benefits immediately, Breitbart News has learned. The financial impact of allowing potentially millions of immigrants onto state and local public assistance could overwhelm these programs’ budgets. Senate Budget […]

CIA BIGWIG EXPOSES NEW POPES WAR CRIMES & CORRUPTION IN JESUIT RUN CATHOLIC CHURCH [VIDEO]

0 0 An eye-opening exposè revealing Pope Francis’ nefarious past and a call to action to the Catholic church and Catholic community of the world to renounce his appointment. Comments comments Source Article from http://www.secretsofthefed.com/cia-bigwig-exposes-new-popes-former-war-crimes-corruption-in-jesuit-run-catholic-church-video/

California May Allow MALE Students To Choose To USE WOMAN’S Bathroom…

0 0 California Assembly Bill 1266, which was authored by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D), may allow public school children to choose the bathrooms or locker rooms that they want to use based upon their self-identified “gender identity.” While the bill does not specifically mention bathrooms, it does say “facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective […]

Flashback: NBC Report CONFIRMS BANKERS REALLY DO FUND DRUG CARTELS & TERRORISM

0 0 Still think it’s a ‘conspiracy theory’ that the largest mega banks are profiting off of the drug trade, or even the activity of terror groups? A little-known NBC report from 2012 actually confirms it. In fact, one 2012 NBC report details how HSBC bank helped to finance everything from Mexican drug cartels to Syrian terror cells. […]

MAN DIES AFTER FALLING INTO MEAT GRINDER At Packaging Plant

0 0 CLACKAMAS, Ore. (CBS Seattle) — A man has died at an Oregon packaging plant after falling into a meat grinder. Clackamas County authorities say 41-year-old Hugo Avalos-Chanon, a contract employee for DCS Sanitation Management, fell into a meat blender at Interstate Meat Distributors while cleaning, KOIN-TV reports. An employee pressed the emergency switch in an effort […]

‘Django Unchained’ is No. 1 in movies on demand; ‘This Is 40’ goes to No. 2

“Django Unchained” debuted at No. 1 for movies on demand from April 15 to April 21, 2013, according to Rentrak. Set in the South two years before the Civil War, “Django Unchained” stars Oscar winner Jamie Foxx as Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter […]

Tebow Omaha Beef: Indoor team offers Tim Tebow $75-per-game contract

10 Nasty Splits After a nasty public battle, Kim is finally divorced from Kris. See the worst celebrity breakups Source Article from http://www.examiner.com/article/tebow-omaha-beef-indoor-team-offers-tim-tebow-75-per-game-contract?cid=rss

Kristin Cavallari putting family first, goes on acting hiatus for son and fiancé

10 Nasty Splits After a nasty public battle, Kim is finally divorced from Kris. See the worst celebrity breakups Source Article from http://www.examiner.com/article/kristin-cavallari-putting-family-first-goes-on-acting-hiatus-for-son-and-fianc?cid=rss

Borussia Dortmnud in Champions League Final

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Synergism and Fruitfulness in Advancing the Kingdom

The word synergism is defined as: “The interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.” There is a synergism that comes from unity that the Body of Christ is yet to experience. When the church begins to function in harmony and […]

‘Neverwinter’ open beta now open to all (Photos)

10 Nasty Splits After a nasty public battle, Kim is finally divorced from Kris. See the worst celebrity breakups Source Article from http://www.examiner.com/article/neverwinter-open-beta-now-open-to-all?cid=rss

I say what I mean and mean what I say

I say what I mean and mean what I say Source Article from http://www.worldtribune.com/2013/04/30/i-say-what-i-mean-and-mean-what-i-say/

Reverse discrimination: Muslim Brotherhood now getting the perks in Egyptian Army

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The Egyptian Army has been battling the growing influence of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. Egyptian sources said the Brotherhood has spread rapidly throughout the military since the election of Mohammed Morsi as president in June 2012. They said Morsi supporters in the Brotherhood were using their connections to win promotions […]

Tracking the Taliban spring offensive: What to watch for

Special to WorldTribune.com By Brian M Downing After the absence of meaningful discussions with the Taliban over the winter, the latter’s spring offensive has begun, chiefly with a wave on IED attacks but also a sizable ground attack in eastern Afghanistan. Men carry the coffins of police officers killed in a roadside bomb ambush in […]

Two SAMs fired at Russian passenger jet flying over Damascus

Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — Russia has reported an attack on its aircraft by Sunni rebels in Syria. The Russian Transportation Ministry said a passenger jet was shot by surface-to-air missiles during a flight over Damascus. The ministry said the charter aircraft, which flew 159 people, came under fire on April 29 during a flight […]

Boston terror resets Russia ties; Chechnya group blames Moscow

Special to WorldTribune.com Compiled by Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com For decades, the Russians have been brutally suppressing the Chechnya independence movement. While the U.S. has been fighting Al Qaida-inspired terrorists worldwide, Russia’s obsession with Chechnya rarely occupied a prominent spot in America’s national awareness. That was all changed nearly two weeks ago in Boston when two […]

Boston terror resets Russia ties; Chechnya group blames Moscow

Special to WorldTribune.com Compiled by Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com For decades, the Russians have been brutally suppressing the Chechnya independence movement. While the U.S. has been fighting Al Qaida-inspired terrorists worldwide, Russia’s obsession with Chechnya rarely occupied a prominent spot in America’s national awareness. That was all changed nearly two weeks ago in Boston when two […]

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