CHINA: China’s long public holidays boost economic growth
More holidays for workers appear to be helping domestic consumption in China, which is often cited as being central to sustain long-term economic growth. source
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: Global Equities VS U.S Equities
Jason Ambrose, CEO, Vanda Securities and Paul Hodes, Head of Consumer Wealth Management APAC, Citi debate on the best place for you to put your money. Find out what they…
3 countries in the running to host CHAN 2018
In Football Planet this week, we deleve into the 2018 African Nations Championship. Three countries are now in the running to succeed Kenya in hosting the event. These include Ethiopia,……
Investigation to follow police brutality allegations in Nigeria [The Morning Call]
We begin in Nigeria where the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian police better known as ‘SARS’ has come under pressure following claims that a young man was killed over…
Obesity tied to shorter life, overweight people more years with heart disease
When middle-aged people were obese, men were 67% more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, heart failure or cardiovascular death and women had 85% higher odds compared to normal-weight…
Delicious Gluten-free Vegan Crepes
These whole grain crepes are delicious, filling, very pretty, and totally healthy! As you’ll see in the video, they’re a cinch to make. They’re perfect for brunch. Check out the…
U.S. teens often ride with impaired drivers
(Reuters Health) – In a U.S. study, about one-third of young people just out of high school admitted to riding with a driver who was under the influence of alcohol…
Fertility clinic rules out inappropriate access to tank area
University Hospitals in suburban Cleveland said in the letter to clinic patients that it doesn’t think there was a hack into its computers, but has made no final determination on…
Biohaven plunges as investors pit migraine data against Allergan’s drug
(Reuters) – Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding said its treatment for acute migraine cleared two late-stage studies, but investors worried about its commercial viability as the efficacy data failed to distinguish from…
What I Ate in Philly | Vegan Travel
I had so much fun exploring the vegan restaurants in Philadelphia. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the city center is absolutely gorgeous. We ate at Bar Bombón, Vedge, La Colombe,…