Super Words From Around The Globe

Bouncy cushion satisfaction: Some of the world’s coolest words

Read at BestDamnWriting

https://bestdamnwriting.com/2020/08/28/super-words-from-around-the-globe/.

Pharma Giant GSK and mRNA Biotech CureVac Ink €1B Deal

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has struck a deal worth up to €1B with the German biotechnology company CureVac to co-develop messenger RNA drugs for infectious diseases.

Read at Labiotech https://www.labiotech.eu/finance/curevac-gsk-mrna/

Sanofi Enlists Cell Therapy Firm Kiadis in €875M Immuno-Oncology Deal

The Dutch biotech Kiadis Pharma has licensed an off-the-shelf cell therapy program to the pharma giant Sanofi for up to €857.5M in a deal aiming to develop a combination immunotherapy for the blood cancer multiple myeloma.

Read at Labiotech.

Swiss Regenerative Medicine Biotech Closes €19M Series B

The regenerative medicine startup Cutiss has raised €18.8M (CHF 20M) to commercialize its personalized skin graft treatment for burn patients in Switzerland and the European Union around 2022.

Read @Labiotech.

Swedish Biotech’s Psoriasis Drug Beats Placebo in Phase II

A new class of drug developed by the Swedish biotech company Affibody has proved better at treating symptoms of psoriasis than a placebo in a phase II trial, leading the company to develop the candidate for other conditions such as uveitis and psoriatic arthritis.

Read@Labiotech

AbbVie and Genmab Strike €3.4B Immuno-Oncology Megadeal

AbbVie and Genmab have announced a €3.4B collaboration deal that ranks as the second biggest strategic alliance in European biotech in 2020. The partners aim to commercialize three phase I-stage antibody drugs for undisclosed types of solid and liquid cancer.

Read @Labiotech

Know these under-the-radar bank account perks and special features

Your bank account is more than just a place to park your cash. If used wisely, there are several extra benefits available if you know where to look.

Read at News Corp MoneySaver HQ.

The seven myths to bust about your superannuation

The nation’s superannuation system is worth $2.8 trillion dollars but there are many myths that need to be debunked which impact your retirement savings.

Read at News Corp MoneySaver HQ.

Aussie startup turns feral deer into ethical salami

Fair Game venison wastes almost nothing.

Messy wallets a boon for ID thieves

TAKE a peek inside your wallet or purse … Its contents might make it a dangerous liability.

Read at NT News.

How Plastic Bank Is Aiming to Turn Trash into Treasure

Plastic Bank is a Vancouver-based social enterprise with a Blockchain twist on recycling. Founded in 2013, Plastic Bank is now inching into profit. It pays the extreme poor in Haiti, the Philippines, and Indonesia to gather plastic waste.

Read at Karma Impact.

Borrowing traps: avoid personal loan fine print at your peril

Personal loans might seem like a good deal, but if you dig a little deeper you might find some sneaky fees and charges. HERE’S HOW TO AVOID GETTING STUNG. Read at News Corp MoneysaverHQ.

Machine Beats Man Meet the super robots that are about to lap the world’s fastest humans.

You probably picture robots as clodhoppers: ponderous, clunky, even doddery droids that need caffeine, badly. But robots are on the brink of making giant strides. Just ask Columbia University engineering professor Hod Lipson, who writes in Nature that “young animals gallop across fields, climb trees, and immediately find their feet with grace after they fall”—and robots are set to follow suit.

Read at Popular Mechanics.

Aussie tech stocks emerging but investors need to take care

There are more tech stocks available to Australian sharemarket investors but it’s important to choose carefully before buying up. Read at News Corp MoneysaverHQ.

Hustle and scrimp: Simple ways to raise extra cash in a hurry

Getting access to cash quickly can be stressful but there’s no need to panic — check out these tips on how to make money fast.

Read at News Corp MoneysaverHQ.

King Gold, Relied Upon by Asia’s Unbanked, May Get Challenge from Bitcoin

Gold is still king in some less developed parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Khmers, Malaysians, Thais and others still use it to bypass financial institutions that have been tainted by widespread banking malpractice. Read at Karma Impact.

Pork-Loving China May Be Poised for Alt-Meat Surge as Pig Supplies Get Pinched

China is addicted to pork. Last year, the nation, home to half the world’s pigs, produced more than 50 million tons of pork. It’s citizens ate more of the meat than any other country.

Read at Karma Impact.

How to avoid the dangers of doubling down your investments

Sharemarket investors stuck with a falling stock will often buy more to show faith in their decisions and lower their average purchase price. But it’s dangerous to throw good money after bad. Read at News Corp MoneysaverHQ.

Livestock Superpowers: Farm Animals’ Most Spectacular Traits

Not all heroes wear capes. These ones wear nothing at all.

Read at Modern Farmer.

Maggots for Fido?

Think outside the bowl. That’s the message from the new breed of upscale bug-protein pet food brands.

Read at Karma Impact.

Five Farm-Themed Dating Websites for Humans and Other Animals

Five Farm-Themed Dating Websites for Humans and Other Animals

Read at Modern Farmer.

The Fall and Rise of Low-Slung Jeans

Are you ready to take the plunge (again)? Low-rise jeans have made a comeback on runways and a coterie of celebrities.

Read at Perfect Number.

The ’60s News Media Thought Woodstock Was A Nightmare

Revisiting The Fest Through Square Eyes. Read at Vinyl Me Please.

Food Wrapped in Food: Edible Seaweed Packaging is Here

Seaweed is being wrapped around more than sushi these days.

Read at Karma Impact.

Seven High-Tech Scarecrows

Toto we’re not in Kansas any more.

Read at Modern Farmer.

The Down Under Scammer You’ve Probably Never Heard of

A look inside the mind of Australia’s
most notorious insider trader.

Read at Institutional Investor

Investment specialists share their favourite Warren Buffett quotes

When billionaire investor Warren Buffett speaks, the investment world listens. Here’s some of his wisdom that has stuck in the minds of Australian finance experts.

Read at MoneysaverHQ.

Turf Busters

The rise — and rise — of lawn mower racing.

Read at Modern Farmer.

Wisdom from Australia’s financial elite: How to rise to the next level

Reality is that you don’t become wealthy from your salary. Instead, people get rich by making their money work for them, and the experts say it’s wise to start as soon as possible.

Read at News Corp MoneysaverHQ.

Where muscle meets make-up. These 10 women are fit and they’re redefining beauty

These strong women are power lifters, bodybuilders, personal trainers and fitness models and they have thousands of followers online. They believe in being muscular, but are keen to embrace their feminine side.

Read at the South China Morning Post.

These Are the Eight Most Expensive Venoms in the World

But you may need them one day.

Read at Modern Farmer.

Accessing your super savings early is possible, but there are pitfalls

Superannuation can be accessed early in some cases, but people need to be careful. Here’s our guide to grabbing some super before you reach retirement age.

Read at News Corp MoneySaver.

RETIREES MAKE A RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE

Running out of money in retirement? Perhaps you could join the new trend of older Australians going back to work.

Read at the Sun Herald.

The small money habits that can pay big dividends in your future

Bad habits are no good for anyone, but too few people develop good habits when it comes to their money. Here’s a few to work on to grow your wealth.

Read at News Corp.

Drop Traditional Tractors for Zero Tillage?

Despite its gritty texture, the dirt supporting our feet and farms is far from indestructible.

Read at Agriexpo.

Meet the Aussie Farmer Who’s on a Mission to Bring Maggots to Your Dinner Table

More than just fishing bait, maggots have serious agricultural potential. Just ask Australian maggot farmer Olympia Yarger, founder of the Canberra-based composting start-up Goterra, which uses black soldier fly grubs to turn food waste into livestock feed.

Read at Modern Farmer.

While Consumers retch, Entrepreneurs Go Full Steam on Bug Protein

The day is nearing when moms around the world may tell their kids to “sit down and eat your crickets!”

Read at Karma Impact.

How to wear harem pants like Hailey Baldwin, Jessie J – and MC Hammer, of course

• Several brands including Redemption, Joseph Altuzarra and Isabel Marant have harem pants in their autumn-winter collections
• Depending on how the wearer pulls it off, harem pants are great with spaghetti strap tops, boob tubes, suit jackets and massive cardigans

Read at the South China Morning Post

Formjacking: the card skimming online threat you need to watch

Formjacking is a new form of fraud, and it’s hitting thousands of online shoppers every month. This is what you need to know – and do – to stay safe.

Rich Australians stay on top of the money tree with these ”secrets”

True financial wealth is measured in millions of dollars rather than thousands, and Australia’s mega-rich live by some simple rules that are vastly different than the rest of us. Read at News Corp Moneysaver.

TrekTech: 10 Cutting Edge Real World ‘Star Trek’ Inventions

We’re looking back on all the weird and wonderful technology that ‘Trek’ predicted first.

Read at CBS.

Transgender models: six trans men making their mark on modelling world, from Buck Angel to Casil McArthur

Transgender models have been making headlines in the fashion industry of late, including Gucci’s Hari Nef and Maxim Magnus. But all the focus has been on trans women. Here are the top trans male models in the industry.

Read at the South China Morning Post.

From Birkin Himalaya to Air Yeezy: eight foolproof fashion investments that are as good as gold

• Forget bonds, stocks and property – the fashion sector can be an investor’s dream if you know which timeless handbag and watch to buy

South China Morning Post

Exchange traded funds: how low can you go on investment fees?

These funds are booming in popularity among investors across the globe, and are favoured by billionaire Warren Buffett. But there is a catch.

Read at News Corp Moneysaver.

9 men’s grooming tips for better appearance, health – and success

South China Morning Post

Your bank account just got hacked — what do you do now?

Hackers have become increasingly sophisticated in stealing your money — or your identity — using your bank accounts. Here’s how to act if you get stung. Read at News Corp.

Philippines security at risk over escalating tensions between US and China in South China Sea

In the oil-rich South China Sea, where an estimated $5 trillion worth of global trade passes on a yearly basis, several neighboring nations including China, Philippines and Vietnam have each laid claims to long-disputed reefs, islands and waterways in the region. Read at PRI.

T-shirt designers inspired by Tiananmen Square Tank Man and other icons of protest

April 15 marks the 30th anniversary of the start of the Tiananmen Square protests that ended in carnage on June 4. An unknown number of Chinese students were killed by the People’s Liberation Army. Amid the slaughter, an unidentified hero, later dubbed Tank Man, emerged. Clutching two shopping bags that made him resemble the scales of justice, Tank Man blocked a line of T59 tanks by stubbornly standing in front of it, even briefly boarding the front tank, before two blue-shirted goons whisked him away.

South China Morning Post.

Why you should tip exceptional service in hospitality

Tipping for service is huge overseas but there are no strict rules about it in Australia. We asked experts for some practical advice.

Read at news.com.au.

More than just creativity needed for a career in design computing

A year after finishing her design computing degree, Isabella Bain rose to the position of senior user experience (UX) consultant at IBM.

Sydney Morning Herald.