Work & Health
Apple, Foxconn To Split Costs To Upgrade Factory Working Conditions
May 10, 2012
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and its primary iPad and iPhone supplier, Foxconn Technology Company Ltd. (Taipei: 2354), will share the costs of improving labor conditions inChinese factories, Foxconn CEO Terry Gou said.
Railway Workers Union Oppose Driver Work Shift Beyond 12 Hours
Apr 26, 2012
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) expressed on Friday its opposition to plans for the relaxation of fatigue standards for train drivers in New South Wales from the current 12-hour maximum.
Anorexia and Bulima Eating Disorders on Rise in British Boys
Apr 11, 2012
Number of young British youths admitted to hospitals for 'manorexia' eating disorders triples in decade.
Alarming Rise in Womb Cancer Deaths in UK
Apr 5, 2012
Obesity is cited as the primary reason for the increasing womb cancer deaths.
Half of $60 Billion Workplace Injury Cost Due to Overwork, Stress
Mar 13, 2012
Out of the $60 billion annual cost of workplace injuries across Australia, about half are due to overwork and stress.
Daylight Saving Time 2012: When And Where To Change Your Clocks
Mar 10, 2012
Springtime has arrived in most American States, and clocks will be going forward one hour at 2 a.m local time, on Sunday.
A Salty Challenge: Why Americans Should Eat Less Bread and Rolls
Feb 8, 2012
According to the report of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 90 percent of Americans are consuming more than the recommended level of sodium. Bread and Rolls are the top sources of salt (sodium chloride) intake.
Striking the Right Attitude
Feb 1, 2012What counts is your frame of mind. Age, location, ethnic origin, gender, or any other individuality have absolutely no part in your attitude to become what you desire.
Cat's Eyes Chinese Boy has X-Men Night Vision Special Powers
Jan 27, 2012
Nong Yousui's glowing eyes and X-Men superhero ability to read in the dark shock doctors.
LA Porn Actors Must Wear Condoms; Will Industry Pros Wrap it Up or Take Business Elsewhere?
Jan 20, 2012
A city council voted 9-1 to require actors who work in pornography films to wear condoms while performing in the city of Los Angeles, according to a Los Angeles Times report, and now questions are coming up about what will ha...
South Africa: New Warning on 'Beautiful' HIV Gang Infecting Unsuspecting Men
Jan 13, 2012
South African female gang of HIV positive women are accused of intentionally infecting men in viral email