Thursday, April 16, 2015

Former Fed Chief Ben Bernanke Gets His First Job in Finance

I wonder if he had to submit a resume?
business, new york times, fox business, Former Fed Chief Ben Bernanke Gets His First Job in Finance
Fifteen months after turning over the reins of the Federal Reserve to his successor Janet Yellen, former Fed Chief Ben Bernanke has taken an advisory role with Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel founded by billionaire Ken Griffin. -insurance-

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Desjardins Insurance app raises privacy concerns for drivers


insurance, lawyer, Desjardins Insurance app raises privacy concerns for driversTORONTO – A Canadian insurance company has developed a mobile app that purports to evaluate a user’s driving behaviour and offer discounts on their premiums if their skills are up to snuff.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Cheap holiday packages are blamed for rise in skin cancer

health, lifestyle, Cheap holiday packages are blamed for rise in skin cancerThe Silverink: According to Cancer Research UK, pensioners are seven times more likely to develop skin cancer than they were in 1970’s.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Meningitis B vaccine added to UK child immunisation scheme

Government reaches deal with GlaxoSmithKline on price of Bexsero, which was recommended by advisers a year ago

Meningitis B vaccine added to UK child immunisation scheme
GUARDIAN: All babies in the UK will soon have a potentially life-saving vaccine against meningitis B under a landmark deal, the health secretary has announced.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Diet Soda Could Be Linked To Bulging Bellies in Older Adults

Diet soda could be linked to bulging bellies in older adults: study, healthNYDAILYNEWS: A new study suggests diet soda is to blame for increasing abdominal obesity in older adults.

Regularly drinking diet soda could impact waist size, say the authors of a study linking calorie-free colas to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older.