Category: News
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A Breath Of Fresh Air
Air, one of the world’s most bountiful, natural, renewable resources, is being bottled and sold to enthusiastic consumers around the world. If you are feeling slightly skeptical about this don’t worry, you’re not alone. It appears that British company Aethaer is legitimately tapping into a market that is desperate for fresh, clean air; something that is in…
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The Super Bowl Statistics
For NFL fans across the globe the Super Bowl might just be the single most important day of the year. Of course they’re interested in game statistics including passing yards, rushing yards, receiving yards, tackles, sacks and interceptions. However, for businessmen and women the Super Bowl is the single most important day for advertising each…
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Australian retail sales see dramatic fall in December
Australia’s retail sales report for December has missed expectations, coming in flat against expectations for an increase of 0.5%. It was the smallest monthly increase since July 2015 where sales decreased by 0.1%. Over the year sales grew by 4.19% to $24.759 billion, a slight deceleration on the 4.3% pace seen in the 12 months…
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A productivity expert says being an early riser isn’t the key to success
It’s been advised by countless of experts and successful individuals that waking up super early will see you having a more productive day. For example, Michelle Obama wakes up at 4:30am to work out. But Chris Bailey, the 26-year-old author of The Productivity Project says that waking up early is not necessarily the key to…
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iPhone 5se: reports phone will launch in March
The launch date for Apple’s new product line-up has been leaked, with the company expected to announce a budget smartphone called the iPhone 5se, a new iPad and Apple Watch accessories. According to 9to5Mac the iPhone 5se is expected to be announced at an event on March 15, alongside the iPad Air 3 and several Apple…
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Australia’s largest co-working space is opening in Melbourne
Australia’s largest co-working space, The Commons, will open in Melbourne next month in the old Swisse Wellness office. The Commons will feature 96 shared desks, 19 private offices, a communal area, a photography studio, green screen and a recording studio across 1600sqm. Currently the space has signed up music talent management group, 123 Agency plus a…
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Changes Allow Breastfeeding in Parliament
‘No member, male or female will be exempt from participating fully in the operation of the parliament while caring for a baby’ according to new rules for a family-friendly parliament. The amendment to the law, that passed earlier this week, saw a much-needed change to The Australian Governments archaic rules regarding breastfeeding. Under previous parliamentary…
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Giant Glass Slipper Building
It seems giant Cinderella lost her glass slipper in Chiayi Budai Seascape Park in Taiwan. Not literally, but you will find a 16m tall glass high heel shaped church there. Local tourism authorities commissioned $686,000 to build the modern architecture over two months. The “Cinderella High-Heel Church” does not have religious affiliation but will work…
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Yahoo is For Sale
Anyone looking to buy a multinational technology company? Well it’s your lucky day because it looks like Yahoo is for sale. Company chairman, Maynard Webb writes that Yahoo “The Board also believes that exploring additional strategic alternatives, in parallel to the execution of the management plan, is in the best interest of our shareholders.” In…
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Turnbull’s Chief Scientist is Pro Renewables
Dr Allan Finkel, an engineer, neuroscientist and the Turnbull Governments most recent Scientific Adviser, has suggested that Australia needs to do more to complete the transition from coal to renewable energy. Dr Finkel, the newly appointed Chief Scientist, has said that he wants to place sustainable energy squarely on the political agenda so that Australian’s could…