Archive for February, 2007

Hospital not to blame for funding crisis, Opposition says

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

The New South Wales Opposition says the State Government can not blame the administration at one of Sydney’s biggest hospitals for its current funding crisis when it has not been providing the hospital with enough money.
The former auditor-general, Bob Sendt, been appointed to help investigate St Vincent’s Hospital’s financial woes.
It has been reported […]

Family of La. Town’s Black Mayor-Elect Wants Probe of Death

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

WESTLAKE, La. Relatives of the town’s first black mayor-elect, found shot to death three days before he was to take office, called for a state police investigation after the local coroner ruled his death a suicide.
’s body was found Saturday night in the parking lot of his former high school. He had been shot […]

Profits down at Centrica

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

The energy giant, Britain’s biggest gas and power company today reported a 5% fall in pre-tax profits to 1.44bn, sparking fears the group may not be able to offset the slump in upstream profits from producing gas in Morecambe Bay and the North Sea.
The company, which is caught in a bloody price war at […]

Protect Yourself From Emerging-Markets Woes

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Want to get in shape for the new year, but you’re tired of traditional workouts?
Try Brazilian jujitsu, a form of martial arts designed not only to tone your muscles but also to teach you self-defense.
Although it can fit seamlessly into any modern exercise routine, jujitsu has a long and rich history.
Even before […]

Why milk adds sour note to daily cuppa …

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/section/0,,8126,00.html
It is the national drink and most of us will get through 80,000 cups of it in our lifetimes, bolstered by the knowledge that with its antioxidant qualities tea is the one habit that also does us good.
Not so, say German researchers. Once you add milk, as most Britons do, any […]