REUTERS News, Aug 30, 2011

Melbourne judged world's most liveable city Sydney Morning Herald Photo: Reuters Melbourne has vaulted Vancouver to become the best city in the worldto live, according to the latest Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Survey. In a ranking of 140 cities around the world, Melbourne was given a score of ... See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

U.S. calls for U.N. pay raise to be rescinded Reuters By Patrick Worsnip UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States called on Monday for the rescinding of a nearly 3 percent cost of living pay raise to almost 5000 UN employees in New York, saying it was inappropriate at a time of global austerity. ... See all stories on this topic »

GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall St seen up on Fed stimulus hopes Reuters By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Stocks on Wall Street were poised to open higher on Monday in line with stronger global equity and commodity prices as investors speculated about the possibility of fresh stimulus for the US economy. ... See all stories on this topic »

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks gain on US spending, Greek bank tie-up Reuters Africa SINGAPORE Aug 30 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Tuesday after better-than-expected US consumer spending data and a bank merger in Greece offered investors some rare good news about the outlook for indebted developed world economies. ... See all stories on this topic »

Indian shares rise 1 pct; economic data awaited Reuters MUMBAI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday after better-than-expected US consumer spending data eased concerns about the health of the world's largest economy and triggered a rally in world markets. ... See all stories on this topic »

Oil rises on US spending, Greek bank merger Reuters By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude rose for a sixth straight session on Tuesday, buoyed by strong data from the United States that allayed fears theworld's top oil consumer was sliding back into recession and a landmark bank merger deal ... See all stories on this topic » Reuters

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil, surge on landmark Greek banking deal Reuters An unexpected surge in US consumer spending for July -- which indicated the economy was not falling back into recession -- further boosted sentiment across global markets. [ID:N1E77S0BS]. Trading volume around the world was low, with London closed for ... See all stories on this topic »

IMF slashes U.S. GDP forecast, trims euro zone: ANSA Reuters The revisions are in line with recent comments by IMF chief Christine Lagarde and other senior Fund officials, who have warned about a weakening in the global recovery and a deterioration in the outlook. The IMF has, however, made clear it does not ... See all stories on this topic »

SE Asia Stocks-Rebound as global sentiment improves Reuters Global stocks jumped almost one percent on Monday while the dollar struggled after Bernanke's comments. World shares rose 0.9 percent, with Asian markets tracking a strong bounce for Wall Street, which closed up 1 percent following Bernanke's keynote ... See all stories on this topic »

CCB shares up 4 percent after BofA's $8 billion stake sale Reuters By Kelvin Soh HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong-listed shares of China Construction Bank Corp (0939.HK)(601939.SS), the world's No.2 lender, rose more than 4 percent on Tuesday after news that Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) will sell about half of its ... See all stories on this topic »

Western Union bundles online, mobile business into new unit Reuters Aug 29 (Reuters) - Western Union Co , the world's largest payment transfer company, said it will club its online, mobile and prepaid cards businesses into a new entity to offer more services and draw more customers. Westernunion.com, the company's ... See all stories on this topic »

China Holds Card in Bolstering Global Economy New York Times The biggest benefit of a faster-rising renminbi for the world may be psychological. China's endorsement of a faster rise might quell concerns that the economy is faltering as global growth slows. Letting the currency do some of the work in fighting ... See all stories on this topic »

Sika strengthens position in Brazilian automotive sector Reuters (press release) As Sika's Head of Automotive Global Thomas Hasler puts it: "Brazil is currently the world's sixth-largest automotive-producing country. Our customers here expect a broad cost-effective product portfolio containing the latest technologies for all car ... See all stories on this topic »

Colombia, BHP Billiton settle royalty dispute-minister Reuters Africa BOGOTA Aug 29 (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton has settled a royalty dispute with Colombia, clearing the way for a renewal of the company's contract to operate the Cerro Matoso nickel mine, the country's mining minister said on Monday. ... See all stories on this topic »

French shipping firm CMA CGM positive on 2011 Reuters By Gus Trompiz PARIS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping group, expects 2011 to be "a positive year" despite a plunge in first-half profit linked to less-favourable freight rates than in 2010, the company said on ... See all stories on this topic »

Global stock markets: Week ahead Expressindia.com The median estimate in a Reuters poll of 62 economists is an 80000-job gain in August, below the prior month's 117000 tally and not enough to alter the jobless rate significantly. Analysts said worries about the US economy would likely add up to more ... See all stories on this topic »

REFILE-Shanghai Intl Port says H1 net profit down 4.5 pct Reuters SHANGHAI Aug 30 (Reuters) - Shanghai International Port (Group) Co , the operator of the world'slargest port, reported lower net profit in the first half of 2011 even as cargo throughput and revenue climbed. The Chinese port operator warned that a ... See all stories on this topic »

Indonesia could face more strikes as workers push for higher pay Reuters By Neil Chatterjee and Olivia Rondonuwu JAKARTA Aug 29 (Reuters) - Recent strikes in Indonesia by gold miners, pilots and supermarket staff over pay signal that workers have started to push for a greater share of profits in a booming economy that has ... See all stories on this topic »

PRECIOUS-Gold inches up after 2-pct fall; physicals help Reuters By Lewa Pardomuan SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Gold regained strength on Tuesday as bargain hunting resurfaced after prices dropped more than 2 percent in the previous session, but higher equities and easing worries about recession in the United ... See all stories on this topic »

Energy shares look set to lead Thai stock gains Reuters Africa BANGKOK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Thai stocks may extend their gains for a third session on Tuesday, following positive lead from Wall Street and as rising global oil prices help bolster demand for energy shares. Thailand's temporary removal of a levy on ... See all stories on this topic »

FOREX-Dollar gains vs traditional havens; Swiss franc falls Reuters By Julie Haviv NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The dollar gained against the yen and Swiss franc on Monday, supported by a report on US consumer spending that mitigated fears the world's largest economy was slipping back into a recession. ... See all stories on this topic »

Strauss-Kahn returns to IMF, gets warm applause Reuters His visit to the IMF had been greeted ahead of time with dismay by some IMF staff, while others said they felt sorry for Strauss-Kahn and wanted to pay tribute to his time at the helm of the global lender. Strauss-Kahn led the IMF, the world's economic ... See all stories on this topic » Reuters

From Turbulence towards Moderate Growth Reuters (press release) Pohjola Pankki Oyj / From Turbulence towards Moderate Growth . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.World economic growth is expected remain more subdued on average ... See all stories on this topic »

GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares rise; dollar dips on stimulus hopes Reuters Africa ... Aug 29 (Reuters) - Global stocks jumped almost one percent on Monday while the dollar struggled after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke left the door open for further action to stimulate the US economy and fight unemployment. World shares rose ... See all stories on this topic »

Greek and US cheer lifts markets The National Reuters New hope that the world may not sink back into recession cheered globalinvestors yesterday. European markets rose 2 per cent and US stocks opened higher after better-than-expected US consumer spending data and news of a merger between two of ... See all stories on this topic » The National

Outlook for tech spending getting darker Montreal Gazette By Jim Finkle, Reuters August 29, 2011 Consumers are willing to keep spending on the latestgadgets, but companies seem more reluctant to spend on technology. BOSTON - Hopes are rapidly dwindling that there will be even modest growth in technology ... See all stories on this topic »

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FINANCIAL News, Money, Banks, Economic and Financial Crisis, Aug 29, 2011

Ms. Lagarde's recapitalization plan makes sense Globe and Mail Which would effectively mean adopting the much-criticized but largely effective US policy that forced major banks to accept capital infusions from Washington whether they wanted the money or not. Ms. Lagarde suggested the European FinancialStability ... See all stories on this topic »

HEALTH News, Fitness, Wellness, Diets, Aug 29, 2011

Anna's kitchen secrets revealed Times of India All those fancy diets are yet to reach Ralegan Siddhi. Eminent cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan, who was monitoring Hazare's health during the agitation, said medical science could not fully explain how Hazare pulled off his miracle. ... See all stories on this topic »

Health and fitness briefs: Expand your kids' diets, one bite at a time Memphis Commercial Appeal If your kids seem permanently picky, don't despair -- simply introducing them to new foods can pave the way for future good eating. Some tips: Don't push kids to eat. Anger, bribes and threats will set up a power struggle over food that will only ... See all stories on this topic »

Healthy living for single people Times of India Complete health is not just achieved by a healthy diet and fitness regime, but it also involves being connected spiritually, having a sense of community and being able to express your love and creativity, single or not. Tender loving care is a valuable ... See all stories on this topic »

'How I Got Healthier -- And Stayed That Way' Huffington Post I spent last weekend at the Healthy Living Summit in Philadelphia along with 225 health and fitnessenthusiasts. The two-day conference was a great way to meet other bloggers with similar interests and learn how to better improve our blogs and blogging ... See all stories on this topic »

The three pillars of fitness Livemint To make your emotional health peak, here's what you can do: Says Prashant Talwalkar, CEO, Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd, Mumbai: “Exercise provides a change of scenery, gets you out of the house and routine, allows you to meet new people and feel ... See all stories on this topic »

Kaplan University's School of Health Sciences Kicks off "Get Healthy" Program ... MarketWatch (press release) Much like the President's Fitness Test, founded more than 50 years ago, the Kaplan University "Get Healthy" campaign is designed to improve overall health by promoting fitness and BMI improvement through increased aerobic activity, muscular strength ... See all stories on this topic »

Weighty Debate Times LIVE Some critics were furious that an author who had no expertise in health had written adiet book aimed at children. Others argued that, if the book was aimed at promoting nutrition and fitness, it wouldn't use the word "diet" in its title or an image of ... See all stories on this topic » Times LIVE

NUFC health trainers help men to improve fitness ChronicleLive ... the health and fitness of the people of the region.” Currently, Stephen focuses on running football, gym and one-to-one sessions with local dads. The aim of all these sessions is to reduce their amount of alcohol consumption, improve their diet, ... See all stories on this topic »

UCLA memory fitness program improves memory abilities of oldest adults EurekAlert (press release) ... lifestyle factors that may impact memory ability and overall brain health. Participants learned stress-reduction exercises and were instructed about the importance of daily physical exercise and maintaining a healthy diet rich in antioxidants. ... See all stories on this topic »

Four easy steps to boost your health and longevity TCPalm “It is really quite simple: regular exercise, especially in combination with a healthy diet, will help you lose weight and keep it off,” Bleeker notes. “That is very important because obesity – which afflicts 190 million Americans - can lead to heart ... See all stories on this topic »

Spring diet changes SunLive (blog) Plan a regular health warrant of fitness with a health professional. This is especially important if you have a family history of disease. Catch it before it catches you. It's better to go and find there is nothing wrong with you then not go and ... See all stories on this topic » SunLive (blog)

Lessons from diet victories–and failures Inquirer.net ... the therapist insisted on regular sessions with her, and a fitness experts and gym designed her weight-loss program. Rule no. 1: Bad eating habits cause long-term weight and health problems. Johnny is a 28-year-old call center manager. ... See all stories on this topic » Inquirer.net

Three dieters share their secrets for keeping weight off San Antonio Express "People say, 'I've lost weight and now I can go off my diet.' They need to realize it's not a diet. It's a lifestyle change," she says. "These changes that I make are something that I plan on doing ... for the rest of my life." HOW HE LOST IT: Heintz, ... See all stories on this topic »

A New iPhone App by Proven Health Ways Provides Doctor-Recommended Health ... PR.com (press release) Proven Health Ways, a Health and Fitness corporation that distributes proven health guidelines out of Shorewood, Wisconsin, has released an iPhone/iPad App developed by a family doctor and designed to provide credible cancer screening, vaccination, ... See all stories on this topic »

Get your fitness on on-campus UWM Post There is even nutrition counseling that covers your diet habits – helping you make diet decisions that can benefit your long-term health. Intramurals are one of the more popular activities amongst students looking for something to do with their spare ... See all stories on this topic »

Sneak peek at Rudy Gay's rehab Memphis Commercial Appeal (blog) Their web series provides an exclusive window into the health and fitness routines of elite athletes. Gay takes viewers through his intense physical therapy and workout routines and provides insight into his diet and supplements. ... See all stories on this topic »

Weight Loss Calculator – Lose Weight Effectively With Weight Loss Calculator Prfire (press release) A combination of both diet changes as well as an exercise regimen brings the expected results. With time, our bodies adjust to the altered calorie level and the body gets to be more efficient at using energy using the lowered metabolism. ... See all stories on this topic »

TEEJ FASTING Himalayan Times Nonetheless, if they consider fasting it is advisable to consult a doctor. She must not ignore her body condition, blood pressure level, and fitness. “Those who observe fasting should be on a diet of milk and fruits to fulfil the nutritional. See all stories on this topic »

Healthy Memphis: Be good to your back, properly address aches, pains Memphis Commercial Appeal General fitness is vital for good back health. Good muscle tone in the abdomen and tissue around the spine is especially important. Risks of spine problems increase if a person weighs too little or too much or has had a poor diet lacking calcium and ... See all stories on this topic »

Fitness calendar Daytona Beach News-Journal GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES (VARIETY): Les Mills Body Pump, zumba, spin, Pilates, kickboxing and more, Get Fitness Health Club, 3761 S. Nova Road, Port Orange. $10 per class. 386-756-8282, ask for Shannon. ISSHIN RYU KARATE: 6:30-7:30 pm, ages 6-14; ... See all stories on this topic »

In our own backyards Your Ottawa Region As they have moved by choice or by necessity toward a typically North American diet, First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities have experienced unprecedented rates of overweight and obesity, multiple times the national average. ... See all stories on this topic »

PONDER: How to control the chance of getting diabetes Odessa American Consider joining a health or fitness program. Joining a group is a great way to get support from others and keep your momentum. As far as eating behaviors, remember the SAFE acronym. First, slow down or substitute sugary soft drinks with non-caloric ... See all stories on this topic »

Good for You, Martin County, Aug. 28 TCPalm Therapeutic diets are available to meet health requirements. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training competed Aug. 6 in the annual Loggerhead Triathlon in Jupiter. All eight members of the team completed the -mile swim, 13-mile bike and ... See all stories on this topic »

John's muscle weight now 96 kg Hindustan Times Eating the right kind of food and not starving himself was his mantra to good healthand physique. “And for Force too, he religiously followed the diet charts and training schedules designed by the trainers in order to attain those muscles,” says a ... See all stories on this topic » Hindustan Times

Food Glorious Food VeloNation (blog) It wasn't until I got more seriously into my cycling that diet even cropped into my head. Along with my more accomplished team-mates such as the Downing brothers, at the start of one season I went to do a fitness test. And I had my first introduction ... See all stories on this topic »

TV talk shows for Aug. 29 STLtoday.com 3 pm The Tyra Show • Tyra discusses shocking diets, including a method that involves swallowing a tapeworm; trendy pets. 3 pm Maury • Mothers want men to take paternity tests. 4 pm The Oprah Winfrey Show • Best of Oprah: Dr. Oz provides his first ... See all stories on this topic »

Predicting Weight Loss With Varying ... - Health Nutrition and Fitness By healthexpert Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have created a mathematical model – and an accompanying online weight simulation tool – of what happens when people of varying weights, dietsand exercise habits try to change their weight. The findings challenge the commonly held belief that eating 3500 fewer calories – or burning them off ... Control and Prevention, and the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research. Read more obesity / weight loss / fitness news ... Health Nutrition and Fitness

Fitness NEWS – Health, Living, Parenting and Diets TIZZtoday.com brings you the latest news on diet, food, health, horoscope, parenting and holidays, plus love life. www.tizztoday.com/health/fitness

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