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DASH eating plan vs heart attack
A new research has concluded that the DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack. The DASH eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products as well as … Continue reading
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BlackBerry smartphones
The countries that have threatened to ban certain features of BlackBerry smartphones due to the encryption technology used on the handsets have legitimate concerns, according to a reports published by both the AP and AFP over the weekend. India, Saudi … Continue reading
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Telenoid R1, the robot will allow people to feel
apanese researchers on Sunday unveiled a robot that can mimic speech and gestures sent to it by video-phone, replicating a distant caller’s presence. Dubbed the Telenoid R1, the robot will allow “people to feel as if an acquaintance in the … Continue reading
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Making investment decisions
Wall Street is notorious for not learning from its mistakes. Maybe machines can do better. That is the hope of an increasing number of investors who are turning to the science of artificial intelligence to make investment decisions. A hedge … Continue reading
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Malaysians to do research and development
1. The Government has been urging Malaysians to do research and development and to be innovative. The response may not be overwhelming but quite a number have tried. They usually find no one to finance them in the development of … Continue reading
Posted in Malaysia, World
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Travel insurance policies
There has been a rise in the number of travel insurance policies available on the market, despite a decline in overseas travel. Independent financial research company Defaqto found that over the past year, the number of travel insurance policies has … Continue reading
Posted in News, Travel
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IPad to Boost Tablet Sales Sixfold by 2014
The popularity of Apple Inc.’s iPad will spur a sixfold increase in industrywide shipments of tablet computers by 2014, research firm IDC said. Shipments worldwide will rise to 46 million from 7.6 million this year, Framingham, Massachusetts-based IDC said today … Continue reading
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Skills and requirements long-term relationship stronger
Singles looking for love put too much emphasis on looks and passion in trying to find their perfect match, according to research released ahead of Valentine’s Day. Source: Wikipedia An analysis by online dating website eHarmony shows what people find … Continue reading
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Millions of people ‘waste their time by jogging’
Researchers have discovered that the health benefits of aerobic exercise are determined by our genes – and can vary substantially between individuals. Around 20 per cent of the population do not get any significant aerobic fitness benefit from regular exercise, … Continue reading
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Women need more sleep than men
Women need more sleep than men — around 20 minutes of more sleep on an average — owing to their busy and multi-tasking brain, according to a new research by a British sleep expert.Source: Wikipedia“Women need 20 minutes more shut-eye … Continue reading
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Women need more sleep than men
Women need more sleep than men — around 20 minutes of more sleep on an average — owing to their busy and multi-tasking brain, according to a new research by a British sleep expert. Source: Wikipedia “Women need 20 minutes … Continue reading
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ozone layer over Antarctica
Scientists from the UK’s University of Leeds and the University of Kuopio in Finland report that the hole in the Earth’s ozone layer over Antarctica may have offset some of the effects of climate change, and that as it heals, … Continue reading
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Sitting too much could be deadly
LONDON – Here’s a new warning from health experts: Sitting is deadly. Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your health. And it doesn’t matter where … Continue reading
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Breast milk is not necessarily important for children
A controversial new research has stressed that women can easily forget all that they have been told about the benefits of breast milk and breast-feeding, while sharing that contrary to the traditional view, breast milk is not necessarily important for … Continue reading
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Girls are aggressive teenagers
GIRLS are starting puberty earlier and as a result are more likely to become aggressive teenagers, Queensland researchers have found. The study found that at 14, girls were also just as likely as boys to be involved in fights, threats … Continue reading
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Porsche design to enhance Pelikan’s image
Pelikan International Bhd’s (Pelikan) success in securing the rights to use Porsche design would enhance the group’s image as being a leading writing instrument maker. EXCLUSIVE: Renowned brand Porsche design’s writing tools, which amongst others include for instance, pens targeting … Continue reading
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Kaspersky Lab
WIDESPREAD cyber threats in recent years indicates a need for a wider pool of programmes from more varied cultural backgrounds. Source: Wikipedia “Cybercriminals often exhibit culturally-linked patterns in their schemes, and battling them effectively sometimes requires outthinking them through the … Continue reading
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