Monthly Archives: February 2011

‘Sell organs to save lives’

VIEWPOINT By Martin Wilkinson Ethics expert at Keele University Allowing the sale of organs will cut waiting lists The demand for organ donors far outstrips the supply. In this week’s Scrubbing Up, Martin Wilkinson, a visiting professor at Keele University … Continue reading

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BMW unveils ‘i’ sub-brand

By John Reed in Munich Published: February 21 2011 15:03 | Last updated: February 21 2011 18:18 BMW has announced the creation of a sub-brand devoted to “sustainability” and said it had established a unit for mobility services. The industry’s … Continue reading

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Chinese companies struggle to find workers

By Rahul Jacob in Hong Kong and Patti Waldmeir in Shanghai Published: February 21 2011 13:10 | Last updated: February 21 2011 13:10 On one of the busiest recruiting days of the year, Yang Guowei of New Happiness Hair Accessory … Continue reading

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Copper and oil prices climb on fears of supply disruption

Copper and oil prices climb on fears of supply disruption By Gregory Meyer in New York Published: February 4 2011 02:28 | Last updated: February 4 2011 18:55 Oil and copper prices broke this week above $100 a barrel and … Continue reading

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Drop in Jobless Rate May Not Deter Fed From Carrying Out Stimulus Program

Drop in Jobless Rate May Not Deter Fed From Carrying Out Stimulus Program By Joshua Zumbrun and Shobhana Chandra – Feb 5, 2011 The surprising drop in the U.S. jobless rate to the lowest level in 21 months probably won’t … Continue reading

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