US: Mass Shooting -Thousand Oaks: Ex-Marine Ian David Long identified as suspect
From BBC A US Marine Corps veteran with suspected mental health issues killed 12 people in a busy bar in California, including a policeman, officials say. The shooting began at 23:20 local time on Wednesday in Thousand Oaks about 40…
It’s the most stressful time of the year. But it doesn’t have to be
1. Santa Makes a List—So Must You. Lists for gifts, groceries and things to do. Lists for things to complete at home and work. (yikes, it’s year-end again) 2. Prioritize The Lists. Sending gifts and cards overseas tops the list…
Gadget of the week
The best vacuum cleaners By Liam McCabe Wirecutter From engadget This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter’s independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full vacuum cleaners…
Xi Jinping makes fresh promises to open China’s economy and boost imports
By Kinling Lo, Sidney Leng From South China Morning Post Xi says China has made long-term commitment to buy US$30 trillion worth of goods and US$10 trillion worth of services in next 15 years Xi backs globalisation and attacks unilateralism,…
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Belize and Suriname among countries in the Americas on track to eliminate malaria by 2020
Malaria Day in the Americas – 6 November PAHO urges countries of the Americas to rid the continent of malaria Paraguay eliminated local transmission of the disease this year, and seven other countries are on track to do so by…
The Essential Guide to Travelling with a Medical Condition
From insurancewith The guide offers helpful travel advice and information, such as: Some of the common problems associated with travelling abroad with a health condition. How to plan and pack for a holiday if you have a disability or certain…
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The View From Europe: The potentially destabilising effect of demographic change
By David Jessop Last month, Moody’s, the credit rating agency, published a report that indicated the potentially negative economic and political implications of demographic change in the Caribbean and Central America. It suggested that if government and the private sector…
World Vegan Day: Tofu is much more than a quick source of protein, here are its 5 health benefits
By Sanya Panwar From hindustantimes World Vegan Day: Here’s why tofu, made from soybean curds, is a nutrient powerhouse that you need to incorporate in your diet. While meat is a great source of protein, it’s just not an option…
Garlic boosts your health and fights cancer, scientists confirm
From Newsmax As scientists look more deeply into the effects of diet on health, they’re finding that more and more everyday foods offer benefits that go well beyond making dishes tastier. Garlic, an ingredient found in almost every type of…
Halloween herbs for year-round health
By Michelle Schoffro Cook From Care2 “Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble,” chanted the witches of Shakespeare’s Macbeth as they added ingredients to their brew. While an eye of newt and tongue of frog may not…
