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Australia Cycling: Stricter Anti-Doping Testings Now Compulsory

An independent review that looked into cycling in Australia has urged to its governing body to implement stricter anti-doping testings in the wake of scandals that marred the sector in 2012, also relatively linked to those of U.S. cyclist rider Lance Armstrong.

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By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArenaI joined Twitter. Not because I am curious what this celebrity has to say about her kids, or to read that another one is waiting for a connecting flight, impatiently.
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LG, Philips Join 5+ Phone Battle

ZTE Nubia Z7 and Huawei Ascend Mate which will have 6.3-inch and 6.1-inch of screen displays, respectively, will soon be released. Apparently, it is now the trend for larger, bigger, and "HD-er" screens to show which smartphones offer powerful and dominant features among the different models available in the market.

Review: Shape’s All-in-One Instant Messaging App

Shape developed an All-in-One Instant Messaging app which supports several chat servers in one location. The app is called IM+ which is available to Android, Blackberry, and iOS platforms in both trial and paid versions.

One-Way Ticket for First Human Residents of Mars in 2023

While most reality TV contestants like those in Big Brother get booted out one by one until the last few finalists battle it out for the top prize, winners in a reality TV with a trip to Mars as the prize will get booted out of Earth permanently.

Australian Stocks: What Happened Today?

The analyst principally responsible for the production of this research report is: Howard Humphreys, Director & Lead Research Analyst, Seismic ResearchStocks rally amid bets of improving Chinese economyAsian stocks rallied today, with the regional MSCI index heading for its third gain in four days a...

Hedge Fund AM Capital performs in 2012 with 62% gains

Chicago, Illinois-based hedge fund manager AM Capital Advisors outperformed its peers and gained 62% in volatile 2012 versus the DOW index +7.22%, NASDAQ +13.62%, and S&P 500 index +13.29%, AM Advisors president Mr. Aaron Miller said in an emailed statement.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 1/11/2013

Local stocks closed lower today, after Chinese inflation rose more than expected and as concerns about damage from Cyclone Narelle weighed on mining stocks. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) ended the day's session down 11.4pts or 0.2pct to 4733.8pts, a fall of 0.2% over the week, following last week's 1.2pct gain.

Let the Iron Ore Wars Begin!

The iron ore price is quickly becoming a focal point in the dispute between resource bulls and bears. It's kind of like a Rorschach blot test for investors. What you see in the price may tell you more about yourself than it tells you about iron ore.

LG Optimus G Gets New Update, Enhancement Mod

LG Optimus G on Sprint is set to receive a minor update patch via OTA, which the U.S. telco said has started rolling out, to improve certain features of the phone and solve previously reported bugs.

Ninja Gaiden 3 : Nintendo's Wii U Game Stamped R-18 by Australia

Parents of avid video gamers may well heave a sigh of relief as the Australian Government Classification Board made good its promise to include video games in monitored forms of media receiving children's attention and patronage. The first casualty of the expanded law which took effect January 1, 2013 was the upcoming Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge meant for Nintendo's Wii U console.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 1-11-13

This week has been a balanced affair, with shares losing value on Monday and Tuesday only to make up for the losses on Wednesday and Thursday. At lunch, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down just 1.5 pts to 4743.7.

Nokia Brings Lumia 920, 820, 620 to India

Nokia’s new flagship smartphones have reached the Indian shores, opening up another important front for the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, which have been revving up the Finnish firm’s global mobile phone thrust.

Coles, Woolies Renew $1 per Litre Milk Price War

Coles and Woolworths are continuing through 2013 their battle for supremacy in the supermarket industry by renewing their milk price war. Both retailers have cut to $1 per litre their milk products.

ZTE Nubia Z7: Most Powerful Smartphone?

Huawei has confirmed and made official that their most powerful smartphone yet will be released soon - the Ascend Mate. But Android users and even iOS should watch out as ZTE will have a device of their own to contend Huawei's outrageous mobile device.

Alcatel Tab7 HD vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD

Alcatel is one of the tech companies that offers inexpensive devices but equipped with decent technology and latest software. Recently, Alcatel introduced their new line up of cheap tablets running Android OS platform called One Touch Tab.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 1/10/2013

Better than expected Chinese data helped propel the share market today, following a flat start to the day's trade. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) closed firmer by 15.1pts or 0.3pct to 4745.2 after hitting an intra-day low of 4723pts.

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