Saturday, February 27, 2010
Officials say 3 foreigners die in cruise liner accident in Egyptian Sinai
Egypt: 3 foreigners die in cruise liner accident AL-ARISH, Egypt - Medics and police say three foreigners have died when a luxury cruise liner slammed into the docks in a Red Sea resort in Egypt. A security official says it’s not clear what caused the ship to hit the docks Friday in Sharm el-Sheik. Police and rescue officials ... Original article on : Officials say 3 foreigners die in cruise liner accident in Egyptian Sinai.
2,000 Kashmiri youth to join paramilitary forces
NEW DELHI - It may not be enough to tackle the grave problem of unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir, which has around 300,000 jobless people, but the central government Friday announced that 2,000 youth from the state will be recruited in the central paramilitary forces. “There was decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir in the .... Original article : 2,000 Kashmiri youth to join paramilitary forces.
Reform panel for financial sector laws soon
NEW DELHI - A financial reform commission will be set up soon to rewrite and clean up the ‘old’ laws of the country in this sector, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Friday in his budget speech. “Most of our legislations governing the financial sector are very old. Large number of amendments to these acts made at [..] Read the original article: here.
International M&A Partner Jeff Roberts Joins Gibson Dunn in London
LONDON, February 25, 2010 - Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Jeff Roberts will join the firm as a partner. Roberts, who will join the firm's London office from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer where he was a partner, will continue to focus his corporate law practice on international public and private mergers and acquisitions, private [...]
Solutions Engineer job in Hara Software - New York, NY
Position: Solutions Engineer Location: New York, NY Company: Hara Software seeks a Solutions Engineer with a “hunter’s” mentality and strong communication, presentation, persuasion, and technical skills to support our East Coast Sales Team in securing revenue. Ideal candidates must fluently speak in terms of value and solutions, be world class listeners and team oriented.?? In this role, you [...]
Ex-Detroit mayor continues living large, despite legal challenges, lifestyle criticisms
Legal troubles aside, ex-Detroit mayor lives large DETROIT - If ever a public figure should be down for the count, it is Kwame Kilpatrick. Stripped of his job as Detroit’s mayor, locked in jail for 99 days and saddled with a felony record, he is legally prohibited from seeking the only occupation he ever wanted - elected .... Original article : Ex-Detroit mayor continues living large, despite legal challenges, lifestyle criticisms.
Obama to sign order supporting mission of historically black colleges
Obama to recognize historically black colleges WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama plans to highlight the role historically black colleges have played in America’s educational system. Obama will speak about that role and sign an executive order for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the East Room on Friday afternoon. The event .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Obama to sign order supporting mission of historically black colleges.
Mojito's Brooklyn On "Kitchen Nightmares"
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- In the new episode of “Kitchen Nightmares”, which is broadcast on Fox, the chef Gordon Ramsay was seen trying to improve the fortune of a failing restaurant called Mojito’s of Brooklyn. A separated couple Kata and Marcelo are the owners of the restaurant. Their strained relationship has also reflected on ... Read more : Mojito’s Brooklyn On “Kitchen Nightmares”.
Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Tablet Review
The Lenovo ThinkPad X201 is the latest ultra portable business laptop from Lenovo and it is available both in standard form and one with a Wacom Tablet Screen. This is no meager powered iPad tablet that can only be used for some web based applications but it is powerful enough so that you can .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Wii sports games can help reduce depression in seniors
WASHINGTON - Depressed seniors can get relief when they play Wii sports games, according to a new study. Research at the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has suggested .... Original article : Wii sports games can help reduce depression in seniors.
Next Generation Ultrasound: An Evolution in Diagnosis and Therapy - Upcoming Frost & Sullivan Web Conference
LONDON, February 25, 2010 - Exposure to radiation from imaging equipment is constantly subjected to scrutiny from regulatory authorities. Ultrasound poses no radiation threat and is constantly further developed to accentuate primary and secondary diagnosis. The next wave in ultrasound technology will witness advancements in Elastography and Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) for diagnosis. High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is [...]
Lahore High Court directs Pak govt, A Q Khan to resolve protocol issue 'amicably'
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the federal government and nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan to resolve issues concerning Khan’s movement amicably by March 5, failing which the court will decide the matter on its own. Justice Ijaz ... Read more : Lahore High Court directs Pak govt, A Q Khan to resolve protocol issue ‘amicably’.
Bott & Co Solicitors and Zylpha Limited Offer Technology Solution to Support RTA Personal Injury Claims Process Portal
LONDON, February 25, 2010 - Solicitors Bott & Co, the Wilmslow based Personal Injury law firm, and specialist legal systems integrator Zylpha Ltd are offering a new innovative technology system 'Rapid RTA' to support the new MOJ process reforms portal for low cost RTA personal injury claims. The technology system, provides an easy to [...]
'Do it for Mommy': Indianapolis woman accused of sending 5-year-old daughter to steal a purse
Woman accused of sending daughter to steal purse INDIANAPOLIS - An Indianapolis woman faces a theft charge for allegedly coaxing her 5-year-old daughter into stealing a woman’s purse at a restaurant. According to a probable cause affidavit, a 24-year-old woman admitted asking her daughter to steal the purse Feb. 14 at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. .... Read the original article : here.
Build special crossing for frogs, toads, French say!
LONDON - An animal protection group has called upon French authorities to have special crossings for frogs so that they are saved from being squashed on the country’s roads. “For frogs, toads and newts, the most visible cause of death is undoubtedly road traffic: the animals try to reach the damp areas they need to reproduce .... Source : Build special crossing for frogs, toads, French say!.
Greater trust needed for composite dialogue with Pakistan: Krishna
NEW DELHI - Describing the foreign secretary-level talks as an encouraging step, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday told parliament that the future of bilateral dialogue with Pakistan will depend on Islamabad’s response to India’s core concerns on terrorism which remains undiluted. “On Pakistans view that the composite dialogue between the two countries should be ... Original article on : Greater trust needed for composite dialogue with Pakistan: Krishna.
Nepal's Buddha epic to boost birthplace campaign
KATHMANDU - As Nepal’s Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal Friday kicks off a campaign to draw 1 million tourists to the country next year, the campaign will receive a boost from the launch of a forgotten epic on the life and teachings of the Buddha, that has been resurrected by a prestigious western publisher. The Oxford ... Original article on : Nepal’s Buddha epic to boost birthplace campaign.
Scientists make first measurement of age of cometary material
WASHINGTON - New research on comet Wild 2 indicates that inner solar system material was transported to the comet-forming region at least 1.7 million years after the formation of the oldest solar system solids, which is the first constraint on the age of cometary material from a known comet. Scientists ... Original article on : Scientists make first measurement of age of cometary material.
Aussies are world's most prolific Twitter, Facebook users
MELBOURNE - When it comes to social networking, Australians take the cake in leading the virtual world, a study has found. Research by Nielsen showed Australians were the "world's most prolific users of social media", posting, poking and Twittering nearly seven hours a month. An estimated 9.9 million of Australia's 22 million population were said to be ... Read more »».
All hail 'Queen Yu-na': South Korea's sensation wins gold and a record in figure skating
All hail ‘Queen Yu-na,’ Olympic skating champion VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Kim Yu-na couldn’t catch her breath. Perfectly fitting after the figure skating champion left the fans, the competition, the entire Olympics gasping at her brilliance. Her country practically demanded the gold medal and “Queen Yu-na” delivered royally. With one of the best performances of all time, the .... Original source : All hail ‘Queen Yu-na’: South Korea’s sensation wins gold and a record in figure skating.
Mardev Demos Online Data Tool for Targeting UK B2B Prospects
LONDON, February 25, 2010 - Business targeting specialist Mardev displayed a live demonstration of its brand new online data delivery tool, Mardev Online, during TFM&A 2010. TFM&A took place at Earls Court on 23rd to 24th February, where visitors were shown how easy researching, purchasing and downloading B2B prospects can be using Mardev's DecisionMaker [...]
SeaWorld trainers will keep working with whale that killed trainer; procedures being reviewed
Whale that killed its trainer won’t be isolated ORLANDO, Fla. - Trainers will continue working with a killer whale that grabbed one of their colleagues and dragged her underwater, killing her, but SeaWorld said Thursday it is reviewing its procedures after the attack. People lined up to get into the park a day after the whale named .... Source : Gaea News Network.