The unspecified adversary is probably China. Join discussion...

We have no doubt that our civil liberties will be further eroded in the future when government spendings will increase even more and put an even bigger tax burden on citizens. Join discussion...

"Almost a third of Australian women and a quarter of men are classed as financially unfit, despite improvements in the economy, a survey shows. Nearly 28 per cent of those surveyed had an over-reliance on debt, little or no regular savings, no insurance coverage and high housing costs relative to income, the second annual Bankwest Financial Fitness Index revealed." Join discussion...

The deals behind financial talking heads appearing on TV providing commentary. Join discussion...

A look into the issues with and types of algorithm trading. Join discussion...

Now they are trying to teach very young children about 'Global Warming'. This whole thing reeks of propaganda and control of the masses. Join discussion...

"EMPLOYERS are refusing to hire Generation Y workers because they lack a work ethic and spend too much time talking to friends in work hours. " - Not sure how accurate this is, but wouldn't surprise me. I'm a Gen Y and I wonder how some of my peers keep jobs. Gen Y's have been taking on a lot of debt...if they become unemployed = trouble for banks because they have no assets. Join discussion...

Look who's the Person of Year 2009 according to Times magazine. Join discussion...

Lu Guang's piece - "Pollution In China" Join discussion...

A very provocative article. Join discussion...