SAN DIEGO (CN) – A Navy commander on Tuesday pleaded guilty to bribery, including accepting prostitutes and cash to give a defense contractor classified ship schedules and other internal Navy information. Commander Jose Luis Sanchez, 42, is the fifth of… Read More ›
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USA gives up control of Internet
Friday, 14 March 2014 U.S. officials announced plans Friday to relinquish federal government control over the administration of the Internet, a move likely to please international critics but alarm some business leaders and others who rely on smooth functioning of… Read More ›
Bitcoin exchange CEO found dead in Singapore
Autumn Radtke, 28, was CEO of First Meta Elizabeth Weise, USATODAY 4:40 p.m. EST March 5, 2014 The American CEO of a Bitcoin and virtual currency exchange was found dead in her Singapore apartment late last month, multiple sources report…. Read More ›
A British businessman has been forced to apologise after scathing Facebook comments he made about Singapore emerged online sparking a fierce backlash
British businessman receives death threats in Singapore over Facebook comments – “Daddy where is your car and who are all these poor people?” – “Ahhhhhhhhh reunited with my baby. Normal service can resume, once I have washed the stench of… Read More ›
Man admits spitting at bus interchange, but claims it was only once
AsiaOne, Lianhe Wanbao Saturday, Dec 28, 2013 SINGAPORE – The odd-job worker accused of spitting at two women at a bus interchange has admitted to spitting at one woman once, but is claiming trial to the other five of the… Read More ›
Another US Navy officer suspended in widening corruption probe
Another US Navy officer suspended in widening corruption probe The US Navy said on Thursday it has suspended the deputy commander of a unit responsible for port and harbor security as a result of allegations in connection with a widening… Read More ›
Feds: Navy Secrets Bought With Hookers, Gaga Tix
SAN DIEGO November 4, 2013 (AP) By JULIE WATSON Associated Press Nicknamed “Fat Leonard,” the gregarious Malaysian businessman is well known by U.S. Navy commanders in the Pacific, where his company has serviced warships for 25 years. But prosecutors in… Read More ›
Warning of Potential Side Effects of a Product Can Increase Its Sales
Sep. 24, 2013 — Drug ads often warn of serious side effects, from nausea and bleeding to blindness, even death. New research suggests that, rather than scaring consumers away, these warnings can improve consumers’ opinions and increase product sales when… Read More ›
Two teaspoons of pesticide wipe out insects on 10-mile stretch of river
Minister demands curb on pesticide sale after it wipes out insects on 10-mile stretch of river Two teaspoons of an insecticide poured down a kitchen sink has been held responsible for wiping out insect life on a 10-mile stretch… Read More ›
Parents of U.S. software engineer found dead in Singapore quit inquest saying the police evidence is fake and they do not trust the country’s legal process
Shane Todd, an American working on an 18-month assignment in Singapore, was found hanged in his apartment in June 2012 Dr Todd was researching new technology that could be used by the military His family believe he was murdered over… Read More ›
France ups the ante in EU tax evasion battle after scandal: Budget minister tried to hide 15 million Euros
07 Apr 2013 PARIS (AFP) France said Sunday it was looking to tighten Europe-wide measures against tax evasion as it scrambles to contain a fraud scandal that has rocked President Francois Hollande’s government. The move comes as Jerome Cahuzac — the former… Read More ›
François Hollande rocked as minister confesses to lying over tax evasion
Former Budget Minister admits he had €600,000 in an illegal offshore bank account Paris Tuesday 02 April 2013 1 / 1 Jerome Cahuzac, former French finance minister: ‘I was caught up in a spiral of lies’ Getty Images In a… Read More ›
French budget minister Had a secret Swiss bank account, from which funds were transferred to Singapore
French budget minister resigns amid investigation © Flickr.com/hounddog32/cc-by-nc-sa 3.0 French President Francois Hollande has granted a request by the French Budget Minister Jerome Cahuzac to terminate his responsibilities and accept his resignation. According to French media reports Bernard Cazeneuve has been… Read More ›
Was he murdered? Mystery death of American engineer working in Singapore on cutting-edge military technology ‘who had deep misgivings about his work’
Shane Todd, an American working on an 18-month assignment in Singapore, was found hanged in his apartment in June 2012 Family claims he was murdered and Singapore police refuse to accept help from FBI Todds also recovered hard drive with… Read More ›
Outdated version of WordPress leads to MasterCard Hack
Author : Mohit Kumar on 1/09/2013 07:29:00 AM . On tip of a readers, yesterday we came across a new MasterCard hack, performed by Syrian Electronic Army. Hackers was able to breach MasterCard Blog (https://insights.mastercard.com) and make a new blog… Read More ›
McDonald’s to give away 200,000 free burgers: “initiative was to reinforce the importance of starting the day with a wholesome breakfast”
The Star/Asia News Network Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 PETALING JAYA – They say eat breakfast like a king and McDonald’s Malaysia has decided to celebrate the most important meal of the day by giving away over 200,000 free Egg McMuffin… Read More ›
The Big Bang Theory of Education
Authoritarian countries don’t seem to be doing well at the knowledge business. That’s probably no accident. BY CHRISTIAN CARYL |OCTOBER 11, 2012 China just doesn’t manufacture more stuff than the rest of us — it’s also about to dominate the… Read More ›
If Germany were to leave the euro, it would be better off
Another week, another conference about the euro. This time it was in Singapore. Nevertheless, it was Germany that was uppermost in my mind, not least because several Singaporeans asked me why Germany doesn’t leave the euro. A worker walks by… Read More ›
For the first time more millionaires call Asia-Pacific, instead of North America, ‘home’
By Agence France-Presse Wednesday, September 19, 2012 4:10 EDT Topics: Asia Pacific ♦ millionaires ♦ North America Asia-Pacific has overtaken North America as home to the most millionaires for the first time, boosted by a rise in the number of… Read More ›
US risks losing out to Asia in medical research, U-M team warns
Contact: Kara Gavin kegavin@umich.edu 734-764-2220 University of Michigan Health System Strong, sustained growth in research spending in Asian nations contrasts with US cuts and short-term approach – and a ‘brain drain’ could result Medical research saves lives, suffering and dollars… Read More ›
NTU-led research probes potential link between cancer and a common chemical in consumer products
study led by a group of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) researchers has found that a chemical commonly used in consumer products can potentially cause cancer. The chemical, Zinc Oxide, is used to absorb harmful ultra violet light. But when it… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 