Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2013/7/4/technology/samsung-buys-boxee
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Samsung buys Boxee
South Korean giant acquires TV digital recording device to expand features on its internet-connected TV sets.
Breakfast Deals: Final bets
The NSW government's set to decide on James Packer and Echo Entertainment's rival bids, while Aurizon cosies up to iron ore junior Brockman.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2013/7/4/gaming-and-racing/breakfast-deals-final-bets
Stiglitz's GDP seeds start to sprout
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has long challenged GDP as a measure of true value, and while his message struggles to gain traction in the US, other countries are beginning to listen. 8 Mar 2013 6:45 PM
Oil hits $US100 on Egypt unrest
Oil prices rise above $US100 for first time in more than a year amid supply uncertainty.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2013/7/4/commodities/oil-hits-us100-egypt-unrest
Statement on the future of the National Tally Room - Australian Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commissioner Ed Killesteyn today announced the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) would not be operating a National Tally Room at the 2013 federal election. Mr Killesteyn said that the National Tally Room now played no role in the actual delivery of election results but essentially provided a visual backdrop for the media to conduct their election broadcasts. � Australian Electoral Commission 2013.
Registration stickers will not be needed on Victorian cars next year - ABC Online
Geelong Advertiser | Registration stickers will not be needed on Victorian cars next year ABC Online Premier Denis Napthine says the labels are outdated and will be scrapped as of January 1. He says the reform will save Victorians up to $20 million per year. "There are 44,000 Victorians each year who have to get another registration sticker because of a ... Car registration stickers to be scrapped in Victoria Vic school deal talks back on |
Animated GIFs
A rudimentary relic of the early internet has been given a new lease of life as humour, satire and art.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Dingo fence and more signs for Qld island
THE Queensland government will increase dingo warning signs on the world heritage listed Fraser Island.
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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/newscomaunationalbreakingnewsndm/~3/qfMttzTji1o/story01.htm
E-tail meets retail
Online sale website Click Frenzy was brought to a shuddering halt just minutes after opening.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Stiglitz's GDP seeds start to sprout
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has long challenged GDP as a measure of true value, and while his message struggles to gain traction in the US, other countries are beginning to listen. 8 Mar 2013 6:45 PM
Wall St gains after strong jobs report
Upbeat data suggests economic recovery is on track; Dow sets fresh record for fourth straight session. 8 Mar 2013 4:37 PM
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/US-stocks-open-higher-5LKJE?opendocument&src=rss
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Obama ends Africa trip with Bush meeting
President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush have laid a wreath at a memorial in Tanzania.
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US President Obama arrives in Tanzania
US President Barack Obama has arrived in Tanzania after paying homage in South Africa to Nelson Mandela.
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End of an era as Crean leaves politics
Former Labor leader Simon Crean has become the latest senior Labor figure to quit politics.
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Qld govt suggests CMC boss should stand down
Bleijie says ultimate responsibility for saga rests with Ross Martin. 8 Mar 2013 10:59 AM
Power and passion for Garrett seat - The Australian
Power and passion for Garrett seat The Australian NSW Labor senator Matt Thistlethwaite will be pitted against local barrister and Randwick Mayor Tony Bowen for preselection in the one-time Labor heartland of Kingsford Smith following the retirement of Peter Garrett. Mr Thistlethwaite confirmed yesterday ... Retirees trigger Labor seats battle Labor Senator makes tilt for Peter Garrett's eastern Sydney electorate NSW Labor senator Matt Thistlethwaite to run for preselection in Kingsford Smith |
For the love of Nessie
Monster hunter Steve Feltham abandoned a comfortable life to wait and watch on the shore of Loch Ness.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
1 dead in Aceh earthquake
A MAGNITUDE 6.1 quake has hit the Indonesian province of Aceh killing 1 person, with 2 more missing.
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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/newscomaubreakingndm/~3/gvDNjEu0AEg/story01.htm
Weird weather?
Dr Jonica Newby investigates what has happened to our weather over the past 100 years.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Spring Gully Foods back in family control
Adelaide food producer rebounds from administration on wave of public support.
Mega-quakes 'caused volcanoes to sink'
According to research in Japan and Chile massive earthquakes can cause distant volcanoes to sink.
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