Study finds the effects of population aging have been exaggerated
Due to increasing life-spans and improved health many populations are 'aging' more slowly than conventional measures indicate.
Social Sciences
Sep 9, 2010
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Verizon posts 2Q loss on costs of employee buyout
(AP) -- Verizon Communications Inc. on Friday said it lost $198 million in the second quarter due to a buyout for 11,000 workers.
Business
Jul 23, 2010
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The Secrets of Longevity
(PhysOrg.com) -- A complex network of genes, in combination with a low-calorie diet and exercise, appears to be a key factor in a long life expectancy. Professor Johan Auwerx’s team has published an article on this topic ...
Biotechnology
Jul 15, 2010
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Analysts see more growth ahead for Amazon
(AP) -- Low prices, solid customer service and an increasing willingness by consumers to spend on discretionary items contributed to Amazon.com Inc.'s solid third quarter, and the growth should continue despite weakness ...
Business
Oct 24, 2009
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Costa Rica tops happiness, 'green living' poll
Costa Rica is the happiest place on earth, and one of the most environmentally friendly, according to a new survey by a British non-governmental group.
Social Sciences
Jul 4, 2009
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Amazon 1Q profit, revenue jump on strong sales
(AP) -- Amazon.com says first-quarter earnings and revenue climbed thanks to strong sales of products such as books, DVDs and electronics.
Business
Apr 23, 2009
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India's Infosys posts profit dip on slowdown
India's Infosys Technologies said Wednesday its consolidated net profit for the fiscal fourth-quarter rose 29 percent from a year earlier, but fell sequentially due to the global slowdown.
Business
Apr 15, 2009
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Second, more realistic estimate can reduce planning and purchasing errors
The next time a contractor tells you the kitchen remodeling will be done in six weeks, you might ask him to get real and reconsider his estimate.
Other
Feb 26, 2009
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Experts bust myths about family, sex, marriage and work in English history
On World Population Day, University of Cambridge researchers bust some of the biggest myths about life in England since the Middle Ages, challenging assumptions about everything from sex before marriage to migration and the ...
Social Sciences
Jul 11, 2024
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A gendered social innovation framework for tourism-led development initiatives
Gendered social innovation is a crucial process that intertwines social change with female entrepreneurship, empowerment, and the evolution of work among women in the tourism industry.
Social Sciences
Jul 9, 2024
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