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Genetic engineers announced the creation of a living organism with synthetic DNA sequencing. The good/bad news scenario was created by the fact that scientists created a so called life form from scratch. Man-made DNA sequencing could lead to new fuels, drugs, vaccines and sources of food. It also concerns those who imagine killer germs in the hands of state-sponsored bioterrorists. The Catholic Church has also issued a warning to scientists about synthetic DNA.

Tuesday, consumer confidence and the stock market took different paths. The Consumer Confidence index exceeded expectations as it rose to new levels. On the other hand, the stock market dived below 10,000 Thursday afternoon as investors cowered in fear of the European debt crisis and escalating hostilities between North and South Korea.

Article Source: Consumer confidence index climbing while stock market plummets

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Charge up your glow sticks and febreeze that smiley face t-shirt - it's end of term Party time!  We're practicing our moves and throwing some shapes in preparation for a ravetastic UV Party at Mustard. See attached poster for details and get down to the Finace Office to grab a ticket.

With nominations closing at 5pm this Friday, there is not long left to select your chosen position and gather the signitures required - but there is still time!

Schools Minister Iain Wright relieved the fears of many this week by confirming that the Education Maintenance Allowance would be continued after the school leaving age is raised to 18. MPs are meeting in Westminster this week to discuss the future for EMA payments. It is four years since the scheme was first introduced; during which time it has not been without controversy or criticism. A review conducted in 2008 revealed that 65 per cent of participants on the highest EMA rate of £30 believed that they could not continue to study without the EMA.

The government has made much of the need to aim higher, introducing a target of 50pc of people going into higher education. The justification has always been that Britain needs better educated employees with higher skill levels, in order to trade blows with our rival nations on an increasingly competitive world stage.
 

Calling all students aged14-18…

Ballot Box and ballot papers:

Norwich Building Main Reception

Are you a budding journalist? Do you have a story or article you would like to see in print? Are you snappy with a camera?  If so, do you fancy writing an article or taking a photo for our Student Magazine ‘The Volume’?  We are looking to have the magazine ready for the first week after the half term, so any items will need to be with us by Monday 8th Feb.

Anyone seen it?

A Titanic return to form for James Cameron or a tacky gimic that will look dated by the end of the week? I haven't seen it yet, I'm holding out for the new Ian Dury Biopic 'Sex and Drugs and Rock n' Roll', oh and I still fancy seeing 'The Road', athough it's been billed as the most depressing film of the year. Might wait 'till I'm in a better mood for that one...