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Young people more likely to suffer from stress than older colleagues

Young people more likely to suffer from stress than older colleaguesWellington, Apr 28 : A new study has revealed that young business owners and managers are more likely to suffer from work-related stress than their older colleagues.

The survey carried out by community well being company WellbeingWorks on 58 Marlborough business owners, managers and self-employed people, showed those aged between 26 and 45 identified four times the amount of stress their older counterparts, aged between 46 and 65, did.

Britannia Industries inks pact with Mauritius-based firm to acquire stake

britanniaThe 117-year-old biscuit major Britannia Industries has entered into an agreement with Fonterra Brands (Mauritius Holding) Ltd, Mauritius, for acquiring the latter's 49% Equity and Preference shareholding in Britannia New Zealand Foods Pvt. Ltd (BNZF), their joint venture company engaged in Dairy business.

With this acquisition, Britannia along with its wholly owned subsidiary will hold the entire equity and preference capital of BNZF. The acquisition is subject to Reserve Bank of India approval.

Jamie Foxx lends his voice to the homeless

Jamie Foxx lends his voice to the homelessLondon, Apr 28 : American actor Jamie Foxx has decided to reach out to the homeless kids across America by recording a message for a crisis telephone helpline.

Foxx, 41, who stars as a mentally challenged musician who becomes destitute in new movie `The Soloist', recorded an inspiring message for Nineline as part of a social action campaign for the film.

The hotline, established by Covenant House, a social services organisation working with displaced youths in the U. S., had received more than 45,000 calls from at-risk kids last year.

Estonia announces EU cyber-wargame plan

Estonia announces EU cyber-wargame plan Estonia announces EU cyber-wargame plan Tallinn - The European Union will soon stage a simulated cyber-attack to test its online defences, Estonian Economy Minister Juhan Parts told an EU ministerial conference in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, on Tuesday. Speaking on the second day of a two-day gathering dedicated to Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
(CIIP), Parts said the meeting would mark "a beginning of much needed common action at EU level in the area of CIIP policy.

Kathy Ireland takes a stand against pro-choice

Washington, Apr 28 : While most Hollywood stars strongly advocate a woman's right to choose whether to terminate a pregnancy or not, former model Kathy Ireland has decided to make a stand against it.

Ireland, 46, has decided to take a stand against pro-choice, and she has also elaborated on the reasons why she is so against a woman terminating a pregnancy.

"My entire life I was pro-choice - who was I to tell another woman what she could or couldn't do with her body? But when I was 18, I became a Christian and I dove into the medical books, I dove into science," Fox News quoted her as saying while promoting her insightful new book "Real Solutions for Busy Mom: Your Guide to Success and Sanity".

‘Is Your Sex Life A Bore’ leaflets get Florida church in trouble

 ‘Is Your Sex Life A Bore’ leaflets get Florida church in troubleMelbourne, Apr 28 : New Hope Church has infuriated officials at the school where they hold their meetings, after they mailed tens of thousands colourful fliers posing the question "Is Your Sex Life A Bore?"

The school is now contemplating to boot the congregation off its property, after it sent the fliers to residents in Melbourne, Florida, and also invited them to go to the school to "learn how to have the Great Sex that God created you to enjoy!"

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