A Blogger: Aug 23, 2012

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Exposing the dark side of Bangladesh's sex industry

Published on Aug 23, 2012 by NewsOnABC

In Bangladesh, prostitution is a huge industry and many of the women forced into the business are barely into their teens. Many girls are also forced to take steroids to make them look older or more attractive, with devastating side-effects.

Stocks fall as Fed trigger dims (2:06)

Aug 23 - Summary of Business Headlines: Stocks fall on mixed economic data that dim hopes of quick action by the Fed, New home sales rise, Unexpected rise in jobless claims; HP weighs on tech. Carmen Roberts reports.

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Gold

Bloomberg's Eric Coleman explores why now is the time to buy gold.

Previewing Asia's Stock Futures

Bloomberg's Susan Li previews the stock futures for Australia and Japan.

Here's Why the American Farmer's Future Is Overseas

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Alix Steel reports on the agricultural production in Indiana, and the global dynamics of US farming. She speaks with Deirdre Bolton Bloomberg Television's "Money Moves." (Source: Bloomberg)

Cell Throwing Championships in Finland

Created: 2012-08-21 19:52 EST

Part wannabe Olympians, and part venting their frustration - the annual phone throwing championship had phone-flinging enthusiasts flock to Savonlinna in Finland. Contestants came as far as from India, and this man admits that throwing a mobile device is much more fun than using it
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NASA's Curiosity Takes First Drive On Mars

Created: 2012-08-23 12:25 EST

NASA's mobile robot Curiosity has successfully completed it's first test drive on Mars. On Wednesday Curiosity took a 16-minute drive, travelling 15 feet forward before turning 120 degrees and backing up a further 8 feet. Most of the drive time was spent taking pictures, including the first images of the mobile robot's tread marks in the Martian soil. Scientists displayed a photo of the event and animation in a press conference in Pasadena, California.

Tesco's virtual grocery store (2:51)

Aug. 20 - Many of us are increasingly shopping online or on our smartphones, but UK consumers won’t have ever visited a virtual store. Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco, has just trialled its first virtual shop at London’s Gatwick airport where instead of shelves of products, shoppers scan a barcode to purchase their groceries. Joanna Partridge reports.

The Top Ten Stocks for Aug. 23

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Matt Miller and Adam Johnson report on today’s ten most important stocks including Safeway, Alcoa and Hewlett-Packard. (Source: Bloomberg)

First Spain Cabinet Meeting Since Summer Recess

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- On "Tomorrow Today" Bloomberg's Adam Johnson and Trish Regan preview the next trading day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

"Kissenger" delivers cyber-smooch for long-distance lovers (1:39)

Aug. 20 - A robotics researcher in Singapore has developed a machine with synthetic lips that transmits kisses through the internet. Called ''Kissenger'', the device is designed to connect distant loved ones, with a cyber-smooch. Tara Cleary reports.

Tipping the scales at London Zoo (0:52)

Aug. 23 - London Zoo begins the mammoth task of weighing and measuring all its animals as part of the annual weigh-in to check on the creatures' health. Tara Cleary reports.

Lhasa is China's "Happiest City", says CCTV

Created: 2012-08-21 14:24 EST

Where’s the happiest city in China? Beijing, Shanghai? Well, according to state-run CCTV, the city that topped the poll of a recent happy city survey is Lhasa – in far west Tibetan Autonomous Region. That’s the same place where anti-Chinese regime sentiment has resulted in several self-immolation protests.
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Sky-high parking in Singapore residence (0:46)

Aug. 23 - Singapore high-rise offers luxury residences with en suite elevated garages, offering homeowners the comfort of parking their cars right beside their living rooms. Tara Cleary reports.

Asian Currencies Rally as Fed Leans to Easing

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Sara Eisen reports on today's top currencies news headlines. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

No Joke: This Piece of Greece May Go Up for Sale

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who will take his plea for more time for the Greek economy to Paris and Berlin this week, suggested his government could sell or lease some of the country’s islands to help revive a state-asset sales plan central to receiving international funds. Deirdre Bolton reports on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)

Making a living on less than an acre

Published on Aug 23, 2012 by FinancialTimesVideos

Katrina Manson, East Africa correspondent, reports on the work of the One Acre Fund in Kenya which aims to help Africa's poorest farmers improve crop yield and earnings.

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Published on Aug 23, 2012 by france24english

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Poland/Latvia - Hanseatic routes along the Baltic Sea | European Journal Journeys in Europe

Published on Aug 22, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

The Hanseatic League dominated long-distance trade from the 13th to the 16th century. The Hanseatic cities of central and eastern Europe are hoping to revive old traditions.Gdansk, Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga were every part as much of the Hanseatic League as Hamburg and Bremen. Even today, the cities' beautiful medieval buildings are a reminder of that age. Now that the states along the eastern Baltic have joined the European Union, the old Hanseatic cities are rekindling their old bonds. In the Middle Ages, the Hanseatic League's influence extended across much of Europe, and trade flourished. The Hanseatic cities even had their own legal system, which was an important factor in their economic and political success. Some experts say the Hanseatic League could serve as a useful model for European integration today.

Greece: Clinics in Crisis | European Journal

Published on Aug 22, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Greek hospitals are facing a severe shortage of funding that is leaving them lacking in medicines and supplies. Even crucial operations have to be postponed.The financial crisis has left the Greek health system having to deal with billions of euros in cuts. And a second round of cuts is on its way. On top of that, the government owes suppliers of medical materials around two billion euros, so clinics are seeing fewer and fewer new deliveries.Now desperate doctors have called in state prosecutors to find out whether the shortage of medical supplies is in fact endangering lives.

Spain: The Wolfman | European Journal

Published on Aug 22, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Marcos Pantoja spent 12 years of his youth living with wolves, but later nobody believed him. A new film tells his story.He learned how to identify animal tracks, find honeycombs, and catch partridges. At the age of seven, Marcos Pantoja was sold by his family, who were unable to feed him. He later escaped and was forced to fend for himself in the wilderness. A film released this summer tells the story his life.

Spontaneity Counts | Euromaxx "Holiday Challenge"

Published on Aug 22, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

In today's episode of our current series a euromaxx reporter travels to the Swedish capital, Stockholm and finds out what it's like to go on vacation without having made any travel plans in advance.