Tuesday, February 7, 2012

07 FEB 2012, TUE: Bus & Health

Business


Papademos Meets Creditors as 'Sacrifice' Looms for Greece to Stay in Euro

Bloomberg - 
Enlarge image Interim Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos Interim Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos Kostas Tsironis/Bloomberg Lucas Papademos, interim Greek prime minister.

Direct risks to US muni bonds manageable-Moody's

Reuters - 
Feb 6 (Reuters) - The direct risks that US municipal bond issuers face from European banks struggling through the Euro Zone's debt crisis appear "manageable," though it is a material issue for a small number of muni issuers, Moody's Investors Service ...

Tourism Sector Will Get Bulk Of Infrastructure Budget For 2012

Manila Bulletin - 
By CHINO S. LEYCO MANILA, Philippines - The national government has lined up several programs and projects to make the Philippines one of the most vibrant tourism destinations in the world and hit its target of ushering in 4.6 million tourists this ...

Manila Water wins P1.5-b Cebu project

Manila Standard Today - 
by Jenniffer B. Austria A consortium led by Manila Water Co. Inc. bagged the P1.5-billion Carmen bulk water supply contract of Cebu province.

Landbank Reports P9-B 2011 Income

Manila Bulletin - 
By LEE CHIPONGIAN MANILA, Philippines - Land Bank of the Philippines reported an income gain of P9 billion in 2011, up 11 percent year-on-year on strong revenues, loans and “clear institutional focus,” its President and CEO Gilda E. Pico said Monday.

Gov't to offer LRT-1 deal

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
THE GOVERNMENT is looking to bid out the expansion of Metro Manila's Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) by next month, a Cabinet official yesterday said, as it moves to ramp up the rollout of public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

Stock Market

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
STOCKS recovered some of the ground they lost to market “correction” on Friday last week, fueled by signs business may be picking up in the United States.

RTB sale set this month

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
THE GOVERNMENT will launch its first retail Treasury bond (RTB) sale for the year later this month, officials yesterday said. "We will conduct the auction for the RTB sale on Feb. 21 and the public offering will run until Feb.

Razon's listed vehicle moves to acquire Bloombery Resorts

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
ACTIVE ALLIANCE, Inc., the hotel and casino listing vehicle of ports magnate Enrique K. Razon, Jr., has moved to acquire the developer behind Bloombery Resorts and Hotels, Inc. a disclosure to the local bourse showed yesterday.

Time running out for Greece: Euro leaders

Hamilton Spectator - 
PARIS European leaders stepped up pressure on Greek politicians Monday to meet the conditions of a 130 billion- euro ($171 billion) bailout, saying time was running out.

BSP exec says reserve ratio cut not inflationary

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
LAST WEEK's Monetary Board decision to cut banks' required reserves will free up P100-120 billion in funds that are not expected to stoke inflation, a central bank official yesterday said.

BDO Issuing US$-Denominated Notes

Manila Bulletin - 
By JAMES A. LOYOLA MANILA, Philippines - BDO Unibank, Inc. is planning to issue US dollar denominated fixed rate senior notes which will be sold through a bookbuilding process to both international and local investors under the Reg S format.

AirAsia Philippines to use Clark as hub for regional flights

Business Mirror - 
AIRASIA Philippines Inc., the Philippine affiliate of Malaysia's AirAsia, is flying to key tourists destinations within the region out of Clark.

France air strike to worsen

Bangkok Post - 
A strike by French aviation workers was set to intensify on Tuesday with Air France saying it might fly only half of its long-haul flights.

Rice stocks down in January; 77-day inventory still 'comfortable'

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
THE COUNTRY'S rice stock at the start of January was down 23.3% year on year, according to data released yesterday by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), a level declared as "comfortable" by an official.

Padcal output up 6%

Malaya - 
By MADELAINE FAYE D. CABRERA The country's most profitable mining firm, Philex Mining Corp., yesterday posted a 6 percent increase in output from its Padcal mine for the first month of this year to 811685 dry metric tons from 766584 DMT for the same ...

Rates on 3-month and 6-month bills rise to highest levels since last August

Washington Post - 
WASHINGTON - Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction to the highest levels since last August. The Treasury Department auctioned $33 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.08 percent, up from 0.05 percent last ...

Zambo notes increase in business permits renewal

The Online Zamboanga Times - 
by Jocelyn P. Alvarez ZAMBOANGA CITY - Records from the City Licensing Division revealed an increase of business permits renewal this year with over 10000 renewals as of Feb. 2, a figure higher compared to over 9000 business permit renewals recorded ...

Kuwait says oil prices to stay between US$100-US$115

Channel News Asia - 
KUWAIT CITY: Oil prices are expected to stay between $100 and $115 a barrel until mid-year, barring "surprises and geopolitical changes," Kuwait's Oil Minister Mohammad al-Basseri said on Monday.

Health


Art For A Vision

Manila Bulletin - 
By HANNAH JO UY With these words, National Artist Arturo Luz perfectly captures the essence of Art for a Vision. A project of the Ophthalmological Foundation of the Philippines (OFPHIL), Art for Vision thoroughly exemplifies the ideology of art for a ...

UN Calls for Acceleration of HIV Treatment in Asia-Pacific Nations

Voice of America - 
Monday, 06 February 2012 UN Calls for Acceleration of HIV Treatment in Asia-Pacific Nations Daniel Schearf, VOA | Bangkok “Countries such as Cambodia, India, Myanmar and Thailand have successfully reduced their HIV infection rates with intensive.

Partnerships against cancer

Inquirer.net - 
As keynote speaker at the “Moving as One” multi-sectoral conference on a “public-private partnership for cancer care and control,” Health Secretary Enrique Ona described cancer as a “relentless disease from which we cannot distance ourselves.

Philhealth Fun Run “an overwhelming success”

Philippine Information Agency - 
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato Feb. 6 (PIA) -- “It was an overwhelming success,” says Dr. Miriam Cynthia Pamonag, Philhealth 12's field operations chief, referring to the Philhealth Fun Run - The Mindanao Run for Hope held here yesterday morning.

Lack of sleep can cause weight gain

Local 10 - 
(NewsUSA) - Americans often dislike what they see when they step on a scale, leading them to try diet pills, fad diets and countless other weight loss "remedies.

3 Cruise Ships Disinfected After Norovirus

ABC News - 
A third US-based cruise ship with an outbreak of stomach illness has sailed again after being decontaminated in South Florida. The vessel Ruby Princess sailed Sunday from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades.

Dog Dental Care: 8 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Dog's Teeth

Huffington Post - 
In spite of what you may have heard, it's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks--especially if it's proper oral care.

Westin unveils new global gym concept

Yahoo! Philippines News - 
Westin is to roll out a global revamp of its health and fitness centers around the world, it confirmed January 31. The luxury hotel brand will make over gyms and fitness centers at all of its 186 properties this year, it said, as part of an attempt to ...

Revised Autism Definition Too Important to Rush Into Print: View

San Francisco Chronicle - 
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- When is a person just a little different, and when is his peculiarity a symptom of a disabling disorder? An expert panel has taken a new crack at that question, proposing a redefinition of autism and related conditions for the ...

HealthWatch: Research Reveals Healing Benefits Of Massage

CBS Local - 
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5) - Having a massage after exercise can significantly reduce muscle soreness, and a new study published Thursday in the journal “Science Transitional Medicine” offers a scientific explanation.

Measles Cases on the Rise Globally After a Decade of Decline

Cleveland Leader - 
By Julie Kent. Published on 02/06/2012 - 2:53pm After nearly a decade of decline, measles outbreaks in parts of Europe and Africa led to 60000 more cases worldwide in 2010 over the previous year.

Purple spuds can help lower blood pressure

Yahoo! Philippines News - 
Swapping regular spuds for purple potatoes could help lower blood pressure levels without adding unwanted weight gain, says a new US study.

Full Story

Nigerian Observer - 
By TESSY OTENE This month is world cervical cancer month; cervical cancer which has sent most women to their early grave according to expert “is the term for a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in the cervix uteri.

Healthy Snacking Resonates With Consumers

NACS Online - 
Although the definition of “healthy” varies, 86% of consumers say fresh fruit is healthy snacking followed by 73% and 71% who say the same for raw vegetables and nuts and seeds, respectively.

Twitter more tempting than sex and sleep, study says

Written by
CNET - 
by Eric Mack February 4, 2012 1:07 PM PST Follow @ericcmack What do you desire most right now? A drink? A cigarette? A nap? That hottie at the next table?

Antidepressants may cause infertility in males

Fox News - 
Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Antidepressants have become some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the US, especially SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).

Tired of soy? New non-dairy alternatives

New York Daily News - 
Almond milk may have been the fastest growing non-dairy milk alternative in 2011, but a raft of other dairy-free beverages are also set to squeeze into the market, including sunflower and flax-based milk.

Real Race in Cancer Is Finding Its Cause

New York Times - 
A decision by the nation's leading breast cancer advocacy group, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, to largely cut off financing for breast cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood set off howls of outrage last week.

Online daters: Are you 'shopping' for a mate?

Globe and Mail - 
Men use dating sites not unlike hungry shoppers scan grocery store shelves, according to a new meta-analysis that also reveals online dating is now the second-most popular matchmaking method, second only to meeting through friends.

Physically punished children tend toward aggression: survey of studies

Winnipeg Free Press - 
MONTREAL - Spanking, yelling at, or shaking children could tend to make them more aggressive toward others, a review of 20 years of studies into physical punishment says.

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