Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Up close and personal with platypus



Published on Jan 9, 2013
Australia's Healesville sanctuary has unveiled a unique attraction - for the first time in the world, people will be able to play with a platypus.

The Top Ten Stocks for Jan. 9


Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Adam Johnson and Matt Miller report on today’s ten most important stocks including Lenovo, AIG and Herbalife. (Source: Bloomberg)

Knuckman: Breakout to $1720 for Gold


Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Optionshop Market Strategist Alan Knuckman discusses the price of gold and his investment strategy. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Money Moves." (Source: Bloomberg)

Apple Said to Be Preparing a Cheaper iPhone?


Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Sprint's David Owens discusses the importance of the iPhone in terms of Sprint sales. He speaks with Jon Erlichman on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)

China Exports Surge in December


China’s exports rose more than forecast last month while a broad measure of credit surged 28 percent, helping the nation’s new leaders sustain a pickup in economic growth after a seven-quarter slowdown.

The Sigh of Relief Heard Around the World


Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- On today's "Chart Attack," JPMorgan Chief Economist Bruce Kasman and Bloomberg's Adam Johnson look at global manufacturing. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

Canadian Dollar 2013 Outlook


Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Scotiabank Chief Currency Strategist Camilla Sutton discusses the Canadian dollar, global currencies and her investment strategy. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

European markets at close: 09.01.2013



Published on Jan 9, 2013

Swabian Wedding Soup | Euromaxx



Published on Jan 9, 2013
Join us for a hearty and traditional soup from southern Germany, made courtesy of the Black Forest restaurant "Bauernstube." We'll also share the recipe with you on our website. Read more: http://www.dw.de/program/euromaxx/s-7555-9798

Biofuel helps Benin produce food | short version | Global Ideas



Published on Jan 9, 2013
In Benin, women traditionally harvest and process many of the country's food products. They can now do that much faster thanks to biofuel from the jatropha plant and self-established cooperatives.

More information: www.ideasforacoolerworld.org/en

Triomphe of the luxury stores on the Champs Elysées



Published on Jan 9, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ The almost certain departure of the Virgin Megastore from the Champs Elysées is part of the transformation of one of the world's most famous shopping streets.

Although the books-to-music retailer did get 20 percent of its revenue from that one shop,it paid dearly to be there.

Sky-high rents mean that businesses like Virgin, as well as cinemas and restaurants, are being priced out of the central Paris avenue.
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Google boss urges greater freedom on North Korea visit



Published on Jan 9, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ North Korean officials have been showing off their limited internet facilities to a group of prominent Americans that includes the head of Google.

The Executive Chairman of the internet giant, Eric Schmidt, is in Pyongyang along with the former governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson.
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euronews hi-tech: Newest gagets displayed



Published on Jan 9, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ More than 2,000 exhibitors went to Hong Kong this year for the annual Toys and Games Fair and, of course, as well as revealing traditional toys, many people were showing off their latest technology. So here's a taste of what could be in the shops next Christmas!
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Telecoms firms 'discuss pan-Europe network'



Published on Jan 9, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ Europe's top telecoms companies are reportedly discussing the creation of a Europe wide infrastructure network.

The Financial Times reported the idea is to unite the region's disjointed national markets.

The newspaper said it was discussed at a private meeting between EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia and bosses of Europe biggest groups, including Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telecom Italia and Spain's Telefonica.

In the past European and national regulators have blocked potential mergers fearing that a few operators would end up dominating the market, but reportedly Almunia believes the infrastructure plan would mean greater efficiency and benefit consumers.

Go, go gadget Las Vegas!



Published on Jan 9, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ After smartphones it's time to get ready for smart home appliances and cars.

The microchips are down in Las Vegas at the world's largest consumer technology trade show, with companies betting on the success of everyday items transformed into connected, smarter machines.

On show are ever bigger TVs with even sharper pictures alongside driverless cars and a host of other gadgets connected to your phone or tablet - and which can be controlled by voice - through speech recognition - and even gestures.

They include devices that track your movements and design a custom fitness and diet programme for you and automatic window cleaners.
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