Thursday, February 25, 2010
Contraband cough syrup seized from Delhi plane
AGARTALA - Tripura Police Wednesday seized from an aircraft from New Delhi a huge amount of contraband cough syrup that was to be smuggled to Bangladesh. “We have seized 20 big trunks containing 4,000 bottles of Phensidyl worth Rs.400,000 from a private passenger airliner. The passenger plane arrived in Agartala from New Delhi via Guwahati,” said ... Read more >>>.
Fishermen demand changes to fishery law to save jobs, communities
Fishermen rally against federal catch limits WASHINGTON - Thousands of fishermen from around the country are gathering Wednesday in front of the Capitol to demand changes to a federal fisheries law they say is killing jobs and eroding fishing communities. Organizers of the “United We Fish” rally want to loosen federal catch restrictions they say severely damage [..] Read the original article: here.
Act now, or you'll have e-waste mountain, UN tells India
BALI - India, China and other developing countries face “the spectre of hazardous e-waste mountains” unless they step up action to collect and recycle e-waste, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned. As sales of electronic products in India, China and other developing countries are set to rise sharply in the next 10 years, these “e-waste .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Act now, or you’ll have e-waste mountain, UN tells India.
Ela Ramesh Bhatt of India to Receive 27th Niwano Peace Prize
TOKYO, February 24, 2010 - The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 27th Niwano Peace Prize to Ms. Ela Ramesh Bhatt of India in recognition of her contribution for more than 30 years to improving the lives of her country's poorest and most oppressed women workers. An award-giving ceremony will take place in Tokyo [...]
Infrastructure Alliances Manager, Storage & Networking, VMware jobs in US
Position: Infrastructure Alliances Manager, Storage & Networking, VMware jobs in US Location: US Company: VMware is hiring an Infrastructure Alliances Manager. Do NOT send resumes to me. Interested and qualified candidates should apply online. We are specifically interested in candidates with Sun Ray experience. Job ID: 18333-VM Job Title: Infrastructure Alliances Manager, Storage & Networking The Storage & Networking Alliances Manager is responsible [...]
AP Top News at 4:56 a.m. EST
AP Top News at 4:56 a.m. EST Toyota CEO apologizes for recall, accidents WASHINGTON - Japanese formality meets freewheeling Washington as the mysterious scion of the Toyota empire apologizes before a House committee investigating deadly flaws that sparked the recall of 8.5 million cars. Akio Toyoda, the automaker’s 53-year-old chief executive, says the company grew too fast ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP Top News at 4:56 a.m. EST.
Footwear to treat diseases made in Bangalore
BANGALORE - Doctors and footwear makers of Bangalore have come together to bring out unique footwear, which they say will be helpful in the treatment of diabetes, arthritis and nervous disorder. The scientifically designed footwear can help patients of diabetes, vascular and endocrines problems, and also normal pains. It also helps in the treatment of arthritis .... Source : Footwear to treat diseases made in Bangalore.
Badal wants farm science institute in Punjab
CHANDIGARH - Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Wednesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to set up the proposed Borlaug Institute for South Asia at Ladhowal, in Punjab’s Ludhiana district. In a letter to Manmohan Singh, Badal stated that the Nobel laureate and father of the green revolution Norman E. Borlaug was intimately associated with Punjab. ... Read more : Badal wants farm science institute in Punjab.
After 'Kites', Hollywood editor for 'Teen Patti'
MUMBAI - First it was Anurag Basu’s “Kites” that had Brett Ratner from Hollywood to put together the material. Now director Leena Yadav has roped in Oscar winning editor Hughes Winborne to edit her film “Teen Patti”, which is releasing Friday. Winborne, who has edited Will Smith starrer “In Pursuit Of Happyness” and “Seven .... Original article on Gaea Times at : After ‘Kites’, Hollywood editor for ‘Teen Patti’.
Toyota apologizes for safety problems, says electronics not cause of stuck gas pedals
Toyota apologizes for handling of safety issues WASHINGTON - The president of Toyota’s operations apologized for the company’s handling of safety issues Tuesday while insisting that electronic problems did not contribute to sudden acceleration of its cars. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood argued that such a possibility could not be ruled out. Toyota’s James Lentz and ... Read more »».
Menopausal changes increase heart disease risk
WASHINGTON - A woman’s risk of heart disease intensifies drastically around the time of menopause, which for most women is around 50 years, research says. Experts explain that understanding risk factors is an important first step, and reassure women that there are ways to lower the risk. “Many women younger than 50 have not yet gone .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Menopausal changes increase heart disease risk.
Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Full Year Results 2009
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, February 24, 2010 - Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, today reported its results for the year to December 31, 2009. Highlights - Glybera(R) Marketing Authorisation Application submitted to European Medicines Agency (EMA, formerly [...]
Cuban political prisoner dies after 85-day hunger strike
Havana, Feb 24 (IANS/EFE) Cuban political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo died Tuesday in a Havana hospital after an 85-day hunger strike to demand that authorities acknowledge his status as a Amnesty International (AI) designated prisoner of conscience, opposition sources said. Citing confirmation from family members, the sources told EFE that Zapata died between 3.30 and 4 .... Original article : Cuban political prisoner dies after 85-day hunger strike.
Everseal Mailers Ltd Fails in Challenge to Mastermailer Products
LONDON, February 24, 2010 - In an opinion received by Mastermailer Stationery Ltd yesterday, the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office has found that products made according to Mastermailer's UK patent number GB2436210 do not infringe UK patent number GB2400373 owned by Mr Jonathan Horler and licensed to Everseal Mailers Ltd ('the Horler patent'). Mastermailer is [...]
It's snow joke: Michigan tax increase gets frosty reception from army of snowman protesters
It’s snow joke: Snowmen protest Mich. tax increase LANSING, Mich. - A group opposed to increasing Michigan’s taxes wasn’t about to let a good snowstorm go to waste. Common Sense in Government crafted more than three dozen snowmen on the state Capitol lawn to greet lawmakers Tuesday. The snowmen, complete with menacing or sad faces, hold signs .... Source article : It’s snow joke: Michigan tax increase gets frosty reception from army of snowman protesters.
Miracle spaniel survives after falling off southern England's 300-feet sheer cliffs to sea
Flying spaniel survives 300-foot fall off UK cliff LONDON - British rescuers say a dog that chased a seagull and fell off a 300-foot (90-meter) cliff into the sea has survived with only minor injuries. Paul Legendre of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution search and rescue service says the springer spaniel was rescued Feb. 14 after it ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Miracle spaniel survives after falling off southern England’s 300-feet sheer cliffs to sea.
Union Rail Budget 2010-11: Key Highlights
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today presented the Railway Budget for the year 2010-11. Apart from announcing various new projects, she emphasized on ‘Vision 2020′, which would get shape very soon. In this budget Mamata has appealed to major business houses to build partnership with Railways. She also assured .... Source : Union Rail Budget 2010-11: Key Highlights.
Head of German Lutheran church gets support from fellow leaders after DUI stop
German Lutheran church leader gets support BERLIN - The head of Germany’s Lutheran church has won a vote of confidence from fellow leaders as she faces intense scrutiny after being caught driving with a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit. The church said Wednesday all 14 members of its leadership council voiced their confidence in Bishop .... Source : Head of German Lutheran church gets support from fellow leaders after DUI stop.
Satellite-navigation signals under increasing threat from 'jammers'
LONDON - Scientists have said that satellite-navigation signals is under increasing threat from ‘jammers’. According to BBC News, while “jamming” sat-nav equipment with noise signals is on the rise, more sophisticated methods allow hackers to program what receivers display. At risk are not only sat-nav users, .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Satellite-navigation signals under increasing threat from ‘jammers’.
Sanyo hopes to stay No. 1 in batteries, grow in electric vehicle busienss with Panasonic
Sanyo vows to keep No. 1 spot in batteries TOKYO - Sanyo is aiming to maintain its position as the world's No. 1 in rechargeable batteries in the years ahead, taking advantage of the size it has gained by allying with Panasonic, a top executive said Wednesday. By 2015, its nearly 30 percent global share .... Source : Sanyo hopes to stay No. 1 in batteries, grow in electric vehicle busienss with Panasonic.
Delhi's traffic frightens Kiwi hockey team
WELLINGTON - They came fearing terror attacks. But the New Zealand hockey team says it is happy with security steps for the World Cup. It is Delhi’s unruly traffic that is giving the team the jitters. Like all other teams taking part in the 12-nation tournament, the New Zealanders have been commuting from Le Meridien hotel ... Read more »».
8000inc (EIGH.pk) Partnership With the Amateur Athletics Association of Barbados Delivers Potential Brand Exposure to 4.7Bn People
https://www.nationnews.com/news/sports/LEAD-AAA-new-partner-copy-for-web MANASSAS, Virginia, February 16, 2010 - 8000inc (EIGH.pk) is partnering with the Amateur Athletics Association of Barbados (AAAB) to develop athletics and athletes on the Island. 8000inc will also exclusively develop clothing and kit for the national team which will be worn by the athletes and support staff around the world, together with an exclusive clothing range for [...]
Telekom Austria Group: Strict Cost Management Softens the Impact of the Tough Economic Environment on Full-Year 2009 Results
VIENNA, Austria, February 24, 2010 - - Mobile Communication customer base increases by 6.4% to 18.9 million customers despite a difficult economic environment - Increase in access lines in the Fixed Net segment during 4Q 09 for the [...]
AP source: New full-body scanners going to airports in next 2 weeks for passenger screening
AP source: New full-body scanners for 2 airports WASHINGTON - U.S. government officials say the first of 150 new full-body scanners will be installed in airports in Boston and Chicago over the next two weeks. A Homeland Security Department official said Tuesday all of the 150 new machines will be installed by the end of .... Original source : AP source: New full-body scanners going to airports in next 2 weeks for passenger screening.