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December 22, 2006

‘Sunshine Vitamin’ Linked to Lower MS Risk

A new study provides yet more evidence that vitamin D, the so-called sunshine vitamin, may protect against the crippling neurological – Read More...
December 22, 2006

Congrats! You’re Time’s Person of the Year

Time magazine has named “You” as its person of the year, with a mirror cover designed to reflect the importance – Read More...
December 22, 2006

Possible Breakthrough in Malaria Vaccine

CHICAGO ~ American researchers said this week they had developed an experimental vaccine that could theoretically eliminate the deadly parasite – Read More...
December 22, 2006

Govt Mulls Slice of Paradise

The Bali government is considering investing in local airline Air Paradise International, as the carrier gears up for a relaunch – Read More...
December 22, 2006

Vegetarians More Intelligent: Study

Frequently dismissed as cranks, their fussy eating habits tend to make them unpopular with dinner party hosts and guests alike. – Read More...
December 22, 2006

Peace of Ubud

Must mention the stunning photographic and painting exhibition called Peace by Bundhowi at the Alila Ubud last week. Some 150 – Read More...
December 22, 2006

Mining Firm Objects to Pollution Film

JAKARTA ~US gold-mining giant Newmont Mining Corp. has objected to a documentary nominated for Indonesia’s top film award, which it – Read More...
December 22, 2006

China Leads Asia Outbound Tourism

BEIJING ~ China has consolidated its position as the Asia leader in outbound tourism, with 28.6 million Chinese traveling overseas – Read More...
December 22, 2006

Garuda Seeks Strategic Partner

DENPASAR ~ National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has been holding talks with potential strategic partners to help it address its – Read More...
December 22, 2006

Australian Jailed for Pedophilia

DENPASAR ~ A court in neighboring Lombok has sentenced an Australian luxury hotel manager to four years in prison for – Read More...