Leonard Skinner Dies At 77

JACKSONVILLE (GaeaTimes.com)- Leonard Skinner, the legendary gym teacher and basketball coach of Robert E. Lee High School who worked as an inspiration for rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd breathed his last on Monday. The basketball coach who became popular due to his association with the band was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for some time …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Leonard Skinner Dies At 77.

Tremor-hit NZ brewery to debut exclusive earthquake beers

WELLINGTON – ‘Never to shake your beer’ might have been the norm among boozers, but two Christchurch microbreweries are hoping to turn disaster to their advantage with the release of “earthquake ales”, which were accidentally made after a heavy tremor.

It was when Three Boys Brewery owner Ralph Bungard was brewing his first batch of golden …. Original article  : Tremor-hit NZ brewery to debut exclusive earthquake beers.

Wis. governor, once a prosecutor, says he’s troubled by district attorney who ’sexted’ victim

Wis. governor says he’s troubled by ’sexting’ DA

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle made a long political career as a no-nonsense prosecutor standing up for victims.
Now, the lame-duck governor now must deal with what to do about a district attorney who sent racy text message to a domestic abuse victim.
An outraged Doyle said Monday … Read more »»».

13-hour labour fails to keep mom away from tweeting!

London, Sep 21 (ANI): A pregnant British mother could not stop herself from tweeting while undergoing natural childbirth.

Fi StarStone, who runs a child-care advice website, posted constant updates during the 13-hour labour.

Her decision to tweet about her labour was to “dispel some of the myths … Read : 13-hour labour fails to keep mom away from tweeting!.

Battered minorities launch campaign outside UN headquarters against atrocities in Pakistan

GENEVA – The European Organization for Pakistani Minorities (EOPM) has launched a three-week long hunger strike with a poster campaign outside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva during the 15th Session of the Human Rights Council which commenced on 13th Sep.

According to a press release, EOPM, during … Read more »»».

Teacher at Obama daughters’ school placed on probation for fondling pupil

NEW YORK – A teacher in a school where US President Barack Obama’s two daughters are enrolled has apparently been placed on five-year probation for fondling with a 15-year-old male student.

According to the Washington Post, Robert A. “Pete” Peterson was fired from the Sidwell Friends … Read more »»».

E-mail threatening Delhi attacks traced to Mumbai’s Borivali area

MUMBAI – The email purportedly sent by outlawed Indian Mujahideen owning up the attacks outside Jama Masjid and threatening more strikes ahead of Commonwealth Games has been traced to Borivali area of Mumbai.

According to sources, the mail was sent using a … Read more »»».

Broke Octomom refuses $500K porn offer

WASHINGTON – Octomom Nadya Suleman, who is in financial crisis and desperately needs money to maintain her 14 kids, has refused an offer to do porn.

Following an offer of a whopping 500,000 dollars from Vivid Entertainment, Suleman released a video statement mentioning that she’ll … Read : Broke Octomom refuses $500K porn offer.

Kim Jong-il likely to announce youngest son as political heir on September 28

LONDON – North Korea’s ruling Worker’s Party (WPK) would reportedly hold its first conference in 30 years in Pyongyang on September 28, where its leader Kim Jong-il is expected to name his youngest son Kim Jong-un as his successor.

“The conference …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kim Jong-il likely to announce youngest son as political heir on September 28.

Sadat’s daughter goes to court to defend father over allegations he poisoned Nasser

LONDON – The daughter of the former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat is going to court to defend her late father against allegations that he murdered his predecessor Gamal Abdel Nasser, the founding father of the modern Egyptian republic.

Former Egyptian president Sadat has been accused by his former aide of poisoning the coffee of his …. Read the original article  : here.

Sushma Swaraj says visit to Jammu and Kashmir successful

SRINAGAR – Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj has said the decision to meet the separatist was not a collective decision of the all party delegation to Jammu and Kashmir.

Talking to reporters during her visit to the Hazratbal Shrine along with other party delegates, Swaraj said that it was not in the … Read more >>.

Art historian claims denim jeans originated in Italy, not France

LONDON – The discovery of paintings by a forgotten 17th century painter has led to an art historian claiming that denim jeans originated in Italy nearly 400 years ago and not in France.

Jeans are believed to have originated either in Nimes in France, “de Nimes” gives us the word … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Art historian claims denim jeans originated in Italy, not France.

New insight into Indian origin woman Neelma Singh’s murder in Brisbane

BRISBANE – The probe into the death of an Indian origin woman, Neelma Singh and her siblings has taken a new turn after the Brisbane Magistrates Court heard that an acrimonious message was sent by Singh to a man the night before they were killed in … Read : New insight into Indian origin woman Neelma Singh’s murder in Brisbane.

Alina Kabaeva Hooks Russian PM?

MOSCOW, RUSSIA(GaeaTimes.com)- In a sensational development Vladimir Putin the Prime minister of Russia has reportedly split ways with his wife Ludmilla and he is all set to get married to Alina Kabaeva, a pretty 24-year-old gymnast. The news has surfaced and a Moscow based newspaper has reported that the split with his wife … Read more >>.

‘Exposure to unnecessary risks killing Afghan troops’

SYDNEY – An email by an unnamed soldier posted in Afghanistan, leaked to the press Tuesday, said troops in Afghanistan were exposed to unnecessary risks and were dying because of that.

The email by the unknown soldier says his mate Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney would still be alive if troops had been given adequate fire support …. Original source  : ‘Exposure to unnecessary risks killing Afghan troops’.

Draft state audit says scandal-plagued Calif. city paid off $95,000 in city manager’s loans

Calif. city paid off $95,000 in city manager loans

BELL, Calif. – A newspaper report says the blue-collar suburb of Bell used $95,000 in public funds to pay off loans its then-city manager made to himself.
A draft state audit obtained by the Los Angeles Times on Monday says that the small city south of Los Angeles … Read : Draft state audit says scandal-plagued Calif. city paid off $95,000 in city manager’s loans.

Maoists kill four men in Chhattisgarh

RAJNANDGAON/ RAIPUR/ DURG – Maoists killed a village head and three police personnel at various places in Chhattisgarh.

The Maoists killed Kondu Ram, the village headman of Madanwada village under Manpur Police Station in Rajnandgaon District.

The Maoists had kidnapped him on Friday. His dead body … Read : Maoists kill four men in Chhattisgarh.

Specially-abled people ask for peace after Babri mosque verdict

VARANASI – Ahead of the judgment in the 1992 Babri Mosque demolition case, specially-abled citizens of Varanasi have requested to the society to maintain peace and communal amity.

A special bench of the Allahabad High Court in Lucknow is expected to deliver its judgment on September 24 …. Original article  : Specially-abled people ask for peace after Babri mosque verdict.

Indian Navy’s three fast attack crafts welcomed at Kochi port

KOCHI – The Indian Navy’s three fast attack crafts received a warm ceremonial welcome on Kochi port on Monday.

These ships will be deployed at base ports in Kochi and Goa. This move is an effort to strengthen the coastal security and surveillance by Indian Navy … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian Navy’s three fast attack crafts welcomed at Kochi port.

Water level continues to rise in dams in Uttarakhand

NEW DELHI – Rising water levels in the Tehri dam continue to put the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh at risk.

Over 60 people have died in cloudbursts and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Almora and Naintial since Saturday.

Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal went on … Read more : Water level continues to rise in dams in Uttarakhand.