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November 2, 2007

‘Hunger Hormone’ Targeted

The appetite-curbing hormone leptin influences brain circuits that tell us when we are hungry and when we are full, according – Read More...
November 2, 2007

Sleeping Pills for Kids Top Global List of Bad Products

SYDNEY ~ Sleeping pills advertised for children, dangerous toys and bottled water taken from local reservoirs are among the world’s – Read More...
November 2, 2007

Indonesia Gets $400m for Health, Education

MANILA ~ The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to lend Indonesia US$400 million to expand its health and education services – Read More...
November 2, 2007

Red, Processed Meat Cause Cancer, Study Finds

LONDON ~ Obese people have a higher risk of certain kinds of cancer, according to a report this week that – Read More...
November 2, 2007

Eiffel Tower Restaurant to Reopen

PARIS ~ The Eiffel Tower’s haute cuisine restaurant, the Jules Verne, is to reopen in December after several months of – Read More...
November 2, 2007

Pack Your Trunk, and See One Too

By Cindy Loose The Washington Post It’s a risky business, choosing a no-brand, family-owned lodging in Thailand — a tent – Read More...
November 2, 2007

Singapore’s Orchard Road to Be Spruced Up

SINGAPORE ~ Singapore’s prime Orchard Road shopping belt will be spruced up in a makeover worth S$40 million (US$27.6 million) – Read More...
November 2, 2007

Richard Kaal

Musician Richard Kaal has moved from his Australian homeland to Bali, where he has delved into his love: Balinese music, – Read More...
November 2, 2007

I Ketut Meneng, 63, works at a local credit union in Singaraja, Buleleng What’s the greatest lesson life has taught – Read More...
November 2, 2007

Name: Sang Nyoman Suwisma Age: 58 Occupation: Businessman From: Bangli Marital status: Married with three sons