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Professionals in care jobs ''could recommend chocolate'' May 10, 2010

Professionals in care jobs could recommend chocolate

An expert has said that small amounts of good quality dark chocolate could prevent strokes, those in care jobs may wish to hear.

Dr Sharlin Ahmed, research liaison officer at the Stroke Association, claimed that the high volumes of cocoa in the product means that it is full of flavonoids, which are good for maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

It also helps boost levels of good cholesterol, Dr Ahmed said, advis...

Media jobs news: ITV uncertain for 2010 May 10, 2010

Media jobs news: ITV uncertain for 2010

Brits looking for media jobs with major broadcaster ITV may have to wait and see how the market holds up after the recession and the election.

The company has released first-quarter results which reveal that revenues are up six per cent compared to the same period in 2009, resting at £450 million, while advertising income has also increased.

However, the figures are still down on 2008 levels and ITV said th...

Professionals in care jobs recommend vaccinations for football fans May 10, 2010

Professionals in care jobs recommend vaccinations for football fans

Professionals in health care jobs might find they are being contacted for advice regarding football fans travelling to South Africa for this year's World Cup.

Peter Smith, flight expert at travelsupermarket.com, said: "You should always check the medical requirements ... it is always worth checking things with your GP or [an organisation] like a school of tropical medicine."

There is less risk of catc...

Those in green jobs ''should tackle residual waste'' May 10, 2010

Those in green jobs should tackle residual waste

More green jobs could be created if a suggestion from one expert to incorporate steps to reduce "residual waste" into environmental targets set by companies is taken on board.

A spokesperson for the Green Alliance said: "[We] should seek maximum resource recovery from our waste which means both more sophisticated recycling technologies and more recyclable products and materials."

She added t...

People in media and arts jobs affected by strike May 07, 2010

People in media and arts jobs affected by strike

Professionals working in media or arts jobs in Scotland may have been affected by a strike.

Staff at Culture Sport Glasgow (CSG) have walked out causing galleries, exhibitions, theatres and sports facilities to close, according to the industry union BECTU.

"Members across the company are determined not to give in to the hardline approach of management," said organiser Paul McManus.

Protests ...