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Inchcape overtakes all forecasts; remains wary for next year »

Considering the quickly falling car market, it is rare to hear a company actually posting a profit these days. Inchcape has done just that, posting a profit of £155.1m in 2009, up from the expected range of £141m to £151m.

Cyber Frauds rising; Consumers and Online Traders Warned »

Criminals using newer, sophisticated ways to dupe unwitting customers trading online have led to the increase in the frauds related to internet banking.
Banking fraud over the internet registered an increase of 14% in the year 2008, based on the numbers released by UK Financial Fraud Action. This has led people to worry about using this [...]

Common Painkillers Can Encourage Cancer Growth »

According to a new study, common pain killers can result in the growth of cancer cells. Painkillers comprised of Opiate can promote cancer growth.

Health Officials Confirms Meningococcal case at Calgary High School »

Health officials have reportedly confirmed a case of meningococcal disease at St. Mary’s High School.

BAE sells half of its stake in Saab AB to Investor AB »

BAE Systems Plc, Europe’s biggest defense contractor, revealed on Friday that the company has agreed to sell half of its stake in Swedish Defense Company Saab AB. BAE had 20.5% stake in Saab AB, the maker of Gripen fighter plane, and recently it decided to sell 10.25% stake to Investor AB for $149 million.
After completion [...]

Low-fat, low-carb diet can prevent strokes, say Israeli researchers »

A new study conducted at the Ben-Gurion Univeristy of the Negev, Israel suggests that low-fat and low-carb diets can prevent heart attacks and strokes. The Israeli researchers said that fat-free, carb-free and Mediterranean food can reverse the blockage in arteries; hence, they reduce the chances of Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease.
The study was conducted on a small [...]

An application for Tiger; from Tiger »

As the name “coincidentally” suggests, the recent iPhone application developed in California called the Tiger Text Application was surely a must for world’s greatest golfer Tiger Woods (no pun intended) as it allow people delete the unwanted text messages after they have been sent out.
However, there is still no clarity on whether the TigerText name [...]

Rupee to get a unique symbol »

The Indian government is already in process to formalize a unique symbol for Indian Rupee well slated to be completed this year. The symbol is targeted to reflect and capture the Indian ethos and culture exactly the way the symbol of Dollar ($) is to the U. S. and Pound (£) is to the UK [...]

‘Interval Training’ a Bliss for Older People »

Experts have suggested that aggressive exercise sessions could help people squeeze an entire week’s workout into less than an hour. Studies on intense training are reportedly published in sports medicine journals and majorly emphasised young, healthy people.

Penicillin Allergy Revealed not to Include Related Antibiotic »

U.S. researchers have suggested that most patients who possess a history of penicillin allergy can safely take antibiotics called cephalosporins. Cephalosporins — which are related to penicillin in their structure, uses and effects, are revealed as the most frequently prescribed class of antibiotics.