European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co. released its results for fourth quarter as well for the full year 2009 today. The company posted a net loss because of the €1.8 billion cost overrun charge on its delayed A400M military airlifter program, according to the company release.

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., the biggest carrier of Hong Kong, reported a strong profit in second half of the fiscal 2009. According to the company, the profit in the second half was impacted largely by the sale of its stake in Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co Ltd. Also, the improved passenger traffic in late 2009 and the recovery in air cargo segment helped the company in posting strong profits.

Alberta's nursing union has stressed that a contract proposal that was put forward by Alberta's health super board is calling out for a "historic" cutback in salaries, benefits and scheduling protections, among other areas, of magnitudes that have never been seen before.

The British Fertility Society has stressed that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines do not help in any way to make pregnancy among women more likely.

There is no evidence around which says that complementary treatments can help women conceive, as has been revealed the society.

It has been brought to light that having good health does not only longer life but also increases the enjoyment in life by giving you more sex life which could be really satisfying. Studies have led to interesting conclusions and have proved that those who enjoy good health have more chances of enjoying their sex life, especially those in the middle age and older age.

On Friday, hardware site HardOCP revealed that one of its forum members received a counterfeit processor from Newegg, an online provider of computers and components.

He revealed to have found a counterfeit version of the processor and a plastic mold of a heat sink and fan, instead of a processor.

The fake processor, sold as a standalone or "boxed" chip, came with an instruction manual comprised of blank pages.

The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) has said that the prices of for iron ore are going to rise significantly and the country could face serious difficulties if steel makers decide to pass on the rise to the markets.