Tuesday, March 02, 2010
France raises death toll to 47 from storm that battered western Europe; overall toll up to 53
France storm death toll hits 47; overall up to 53 PARIS - France’s interior minister says the death toll from a violent storm that lashed western France with hurricane-force winds has risen to 47. At least six people died in other countries. Most deaths are concentrated in France’s Vendee region on the Atlantic coast. Minister Brice Hortefeux told .... Source article on Gaea Times at : France raises death toll to 47 from storm that battered western Europe; overall toll up to 53.
Georgian athletes mourn fallen teammate, adding somber note to Vancouver opening ceremony
Somber teammates honor fallen luger as games open VANCOUVER, British Columbia - They marched in more like an honor guard than an Olympic delegation, standing out for their stoicism - black armbands and black scarves marking their grief, their faces still and almost determined. There were only seven of them, nothing like the American and Canadian throngs .... Source : Georgian athletes mourn fallen teammate, adding somber note to Vancouver opening ceremony.
Rescue crews search for 4 missing in Madeira after Portugese island's fatal floods
4 missing after Madeira flash floods killed 42 FUNCHAL, Madeira Islands - Emergency crews used bulldozers and other heavy equipment Monday to search for at least four people still missing in Madeira after flash floods and rockslides killed 42 people on the Portuguese island. Rescue teams in more than 400 vehicles worked all night Sunday to clear ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rescue crews search for 4 missing in Madeira after Portugese island’s fatal floods.
Lost Descartes letter found after nearly two centuries in Pennsylvania
NEW YORK - Thousands of treasured documents that vanished from the Institut de France in the mid-1800s. An Italian mathematician stole them. Among them were 72 letters written by Frenchman Ren?? Descartes, the founding genius of modern philosophy and analytic geometry. Now, according to the New York Times, one of those purloined letters has turned up at .... Original source : Lost Descartes letter found after nearly two centuries in Pennsylvania.
MI6 had a spy in heart of Hitler's high command: Documents
LONDON - British Secret Intelligence Service MI6 obtained vital secrets from a spy operating in the heart of Hitler’s high command during crucial years of the war, according to new intelligence documents. According to Cambridge historian Paul Winter, the secret agent, code-named “Knopf”, furnished the MI6 with information on Hitler’s plans in the Mediterranean and on ... Original article on : MI6 had a spy in heart of Hitler’s high command: Documents.
SGPC, Akal Takht condemns beheading of Sikh youths by Taliban in Pakistan
AMRITSAR - The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), the highest decision-making body of Sikhs has severely condemned the beheading of two Sikh youths is Peshawar, Pakistan, and has asked the Pakistan government to provide full security to minorities in the country. SGPC chief Avtar ... Read more : SGPC, Akal Takht condemns beheading of Sikh youths by Taliban in Pakistan.
EU finance chief in Athens for talks on Greece's austerity plan amid reports of rescue package
EU, Greece discuss more cuts amid bailout reports ATHENS, Greece - The EU and Greece negotiated Monday over making more painful budget cuts amid reports that fellow European nations, like France and Germany, are preparing a rescue package for the indebted country. Europe’s financial affairs chief Olli Rehn was in Athens to meet Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou .... Original article on Gaea Times at : EU finance chief in Athens for talks on Greece’s austerity plan amid reports of rescue package.
Russia's arms industry aims to reassert itself at DefExpo
NEW DELHI - Russia, which was once India’s principal source of arms imports but which has seen its market share steadily declining over the years, will aim to reassert itself at Asia’s largest defence exposition here Feb 15-18, with 31 organisations, including six major companies in the field of military-technical cooperation, showcasing their wares. And, ... Read more : Russia’s arms industry aims to reassert itself at DefExpo.
Drugmaker Novarits says meningitis vaccine gets US approval for people between 11 and 55
Novartis gets US approval for meningitis vaccine BASEL, Switzerland - Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG said Monday that its meningitis vaccine Menveo has been approved for use in teenagers and adults by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Menveo is a vaccine against four common types of bacterial meningitis, which affects between 1,000 and 3,000 people each year .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Intercoil Sets a New World Record in Dubai
Sets its Third Guinness World Record, This Time for Largest Human Mattress Dominoes DUBAI, UAE, March 1, 2010 - Download Photo: twitpic.com/15uc3t/full Caption: Intercoil breaks human mattress dominoes world record Intercoil International, the pioneers in the bedding industry and the market leader in orthopedic sleep products in the Middle East, [...]
Triumph Inspiration Award 2010: "Shape Sensation" is the New Design Challenge for Young Designers in the Third Year of the Worldwide Lingerie Design Competition
MUNICH, Germany, February 18, 2010 - For the third year, Triumph International, one of the world's leading lingerie and shapewear brands, invites young students from world-renowned fashion schools to prove their creativity in an international design contest of the highest calibre. The winning designs from 29 countries will need to impress a prestigious international jury at the grand [...]
A New Look for Seawings Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, February 22, 2010 - Seawings Dubai, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East has changed the face of their business with the launch of their new look website www.seawing.ae. Spurred on by ever changing client preferences, Seawings recognized the need for something new, exciting and captivating and has stepped up the website to deliver [...]
Tools Developer job at Palo Alto
Position: Tools Developer Location: Palo Alto Details: Virtualization is the technology that is poised to change the way we think about computing. VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and [...]
.Microstrategy Eng job at Demandtec - San Mateo
Position: .Microstrategy Eng Location: San Mateo Company: Leading Retailers Choose DemandTec (San Mateo, Ca) Whether you look at the Chain Store Age 100, the Supermarket News Top 75, the STORES Top 100, or the Deloitte Global Powers of Retailing list, more top food and hardline retailers rely on DemandTec solutions for price, promotion, and markdown than any other vendor. [...]
International monitors slam Tajikistan's parliamentary election, say vote was marred by fraud
Monitors say Tajikistan’s vote marred by fraud DUSHANBE, Tajikistan - International election monitors say Tajikistan’s parliamentary election was marred by widespread fraud. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s election-monitoring arm says rampant ballot-box stuffing and proxy voting took place in Sunday’s election. Preliminary results from the vote in the Central Asian republic have not been announced, ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : International monitors slam Tajikistan’s parliamentary election, say vote was marred by fraud.
Three Maoists arrested in Orissa
BHUBANESWAR - Three suspected Maoists, including a woman, were arrested Saturday from a forest near Katama in Gajapati district of Orissa, police said. They were arrested during a joint combing operation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG), Sanjay Arora, district superintendent of police, told IANS. Police claimed to have seized ... Read more : Three Maoists arrested in Orissa.
Maoists blow up school in Bihar
PATNA - Suspected Maoists blew up a school building in Bihar’s Jamui district, police said Monday. According to police, Maoist guerrillas Sunday night surrounded and blew up a state-run school building at Maheshwari village in Jamui district, some 150 km from here. The guerrillas used dynamite to blow up the building which was badly damaged ... Read more »»».
Frequent napping 'increases diabetes risk in older adults'
WASHINGTON - Frequent napping is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes in older adults, a new study claims. The study published in March 1 issue of the journal Sleep showed that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes was 36 percent higher in participants who reported napping .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Frequent napping ‘increases diabetes risk in older adults’.
Bariatric surgery can eliminate diabetes symptoms
LONDON - Weight-loss surgery can help eliminate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes in nearly 80 percent patients, an international study has found. The research team led by Professor Henry Buchwald of the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, observed almost 135,000 patients for the study. The findings concluded that 78 per cent patients [...]
Weight gain during pregnancy 'ups gestational diabetes risk'
WASHINGTON - Weight gain during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, could increase women’s risk of developing diabetes later in their pregnancy, according to a new study. The study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research appears online in the current issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The three-year study of 1,145 pregnant women from an ethnically diverse .... Source : Weight gain during pregnancy ‘ups gestational diabetes risk’.
Winter recess for Kashmir schools extended
SRINAGAR - Winter recess for schools in the Kashmir Valley has been extended by a week in view of adverse weather conditions, an official said Monday. “All government and private schools up to Class 12 in the valley will now open next Monday,” an official of the school education department said. According to the weather department, .... Original source : Winter recess for Kashmir schools extended.
Constitutional amendment to ban affirmative action by state agencies advances in Utah House
Affirmative action ban advances in Utah House SALT LAKE CITY - Lawmakers moved quickly Friday to place a ban on affirmative action in the Utah Constitution, despite little evidence the practice is being used or has caused problems. A resolution that would prevent local governments, state agencies and public colleges from discriminating or providing preferential treatment based .... Read the original article : here.
Obama calls on govs to raise school standards to keep US students competitive
Obama enlists governors to raise the education bar WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama wants academic standards for America’s high school students raised, and he’s applauding a program from the nation’s governors that works toward those goals. In a statement issued Sunday, the White House said the initiative will develop and implement new reading ... Read more »»».
Katie Holmes preparing for second baby?
NEW YORK - Katie Holmes has sparked rumours that she’s preparing for a second baby with husband Tom Cruise - after reports emerged that the actress is undergoing intense Scientology “auditing”. After promoting movie “The Extra Man” and ... Read more >>>.
Sophie Choudry looks for a date on internet!
Feb 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): With her latest album SOS-Sound of Sophie topping charts at an escalating pace Sophie has much reason to celebrate. And now there is great news for all those fans and admirers of Sophie Choudry too! Apparently, the tech savvy Sophie, who has recently got her own channel on the popular website .... Original source : Sophie Choudry looks for a date on internet!.
Balancing between generations: Javed Akhtar
February 22, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar who works every year with a bunch of new talent has nicely managed to strike a balance with the youth. But how is he able to do it? He says, “I think it’s not really difficult to work with them, you just need to be realistic .... Source : Gaea News Network.
10 Best Electric Cars for 2010
Electric Cars are the voice of the tree huggers as the cars have zero emission and their impact on the greeneries of this planet are minimal, at least very much lesser than the gas guzzling sports cars. Apart from being earth friendly, they are your pocket friendly too. If you use these cars for your .... Source : 10 Best Electric Cars for 2010.
Top 10 Digital Watches of 2010
Since their advent decades ago, digital watches have undergone a radical change. From the 1980s onward, digital watch technology has improved drastically. Apart from the primary objective of timekeeping, these watches now act as multi-functional devices. While a section of watch-lovers prefers to stick with the standard watches, trendy digital watches has become the favorites ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Top 10 Digital Watches of 2010.
Toyota says it will add brake override system to 3 addition models
Toyota to add brake override on 3 more models TORRANCE, Calif. - Toyota says it’s installing a brake override system in three more models. The carmaker says that now 2005-2010 Tacomas, 2009-2010 Venzas and 2008-2010 Sequoias will get the backup safety system that overrides the accelerator if the gas and brake pedals are pressed at .... Read the original article : here.
Prevention of childhood obesity should begin early in life
WASHINGTON - A new study has suggested that efforts to prevent childhood obesity should begin far earlier than currently thought-perhaps even before birth. To reach the conclusion, boffins tracked 1,826 women from pregnancy through their children’s first five years of .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Prevention of childhood obesity should begin early in life.
Scientists make anti-cancer compounds
WASHINGTON - Yale University scientists have streamlined the process for synthesising a family of compounds that can potentially kill cancer and other diseased cells, representing a unique category of anti-cancer agents. The team studied a family of compounds known as the kinamycins, which are naturally produced by bacteria during metabolism and are known for their ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Scientists make anti-cancer compounds.
Oz health experts call for new labelling system on food products
MELBOURNE - Health campaigners in Australia are calling for a new system of labelling on food products to help fight rising obesity rates. The Obesity Policy Coalition argued that “daily intake” labels could not be taken as “standard” serving size for thousands of products. Coalition senior adviser Jane ... Original article on : Oz health experts call for new labelling system on food products.
MEDIA ALERT: MAC AIDS Fund Survey Exposes Startlingly 'No-Risk' Attitude Amongst UK Women - 73 Percent Admit to Never Being Tested for HIV/AIDS
LONDON, March 1, 2010 - A new UK study from the MAC AIDS Fund (MAF), the philanthropic arm of Estee Lauder-owned (NYSE: EL) MAC Cosmetics, shockingly reveals prevalent risky behavior amongst British women due to significant gaps in HIV awareness and education. Almost three quarters (73 percent) of women in the UK admit they've never been tested for [...]
Chiltern Opens New Office in Argentina
LONDON, February 17, 2010 - Chiltern International Limited (Chiltern), a global clinical contract research organization (CRO) announced that it has opened a new office in Argentina. Oscar Podest??, Chiltern Executive Director, Latin America, leads this endeavor. "Our office, strategically located in suburban Pilar, is a natural next step to our development in Argentina. The office's [...]
Elsevier is Meeting Today's Medical Students' Needs With Online, Mobile and Print Tools
Company Celebrates Medical Education Innovation at AMSA's 60th Anniversary Convention PHILADEPHIA, February 22, 2010 - Elsevier, the leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information, today announced it is celebrating medical education innovation at the American Medical Student Association's (AMSA) 60th Annual Convention (www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/Events/Convention.aspx), March 11-14, 2010, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. "Elsevier is [...]
UN tribunal to arbiter Delhi-Dhaka maritime border depute
DHAKA - The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has nominated three judges to constitute an arbitration tribunal on the Bangladesh-India maritime boundary dispute. The judges are Rudiger Wolfrum of Germany, Tullio Treves of Italy and Ivan Anthony Shearer of Australia. Wolfrum will preside over the tribunal. Bangladesh has nominated Alan Vaughen Lowe, a .... Source article : UN tribunal to arbiter Delhi-Dhaka maritime border depute.
Denied apex court job, Shah gets online petition for CIC
NEW DELHI - An online petition to have the outgoing Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court Ajit Prakash Shah as India’s Chief Information Commissioner has been launched with many supporting the bid. Shah retired Saturday after being denied elevation to the apex court. The online petition started by Milan Choraria, a Right To ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Denied apex court job, Shah gets online petition for CIC.
Telangana lawyers stage protest in Delhi
NEW DELHI - Hundreds of advocates and lawyers demanding prompt action for the formation of a separate Telangana state and introduction of the Telangana state formation bill staged a protest in the national capital Monday. Holding placards with messages such as ‘Lathi, goli khayenge, Telanagana le jaayenge’ and shouting “Jai Telangana”, men and women dressed in .... Read the original article : Telangana lawyers stage protest in Delhi.
Shameful BA Seeks to Continue Race and Age Discrimination
LONDON, March 1, 2010 - Unite the Union has today (Monday) denounced British Airways for moving to overturn a recent ruling which said it must apply UK law to its Hong Kong-based female cabin crew. The crew's union says BA's moves are a shameful attempt to persist with its policy of dismissing its female [...]
JK Rowling Sued in High Court of England for Major Harry Potter Copyright Breach !
SYDNEY, February 17, 2010 - Harry Potter Author, J.K.Rowling has today, WEDNESDAY 17 FEB, been joined personally to the ongoing High Court of England action brought in June 2009 against her publishers Bloomsbury Plc for breach of copyright in her book Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. The English lawsuit, brought by The [...]
Mastermailer Lose Patent Decision
LONDON, February 22, 2010 - After a thorough investigation by the Patent Office it has now been proven that claims 1-5 of the Everseal Patent would be infringed by the Mastermailer product. Everseal Mailers are delighted with this decision which comes following a highly vexatious campaign waged by Mastermailer in an attempt to discredit the [...]
Utah woman gets another chance to save her home after losing title over unpaid $68 dental bill
Unpaid $68 dental bill dogs Utah homeowner SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah woman who lost title to her house over an unpaid $68 dental bill has been given a reprieve. The Utah Court of Appeals ruled Capri Ramos is entitled to another opportunity to void the sale of her house at a county auction for $1,550. The ... Read : Utah woman gets another chance to save her home after losing title over unpaid $68 dental bill.
3-legged, baseball-catching dog wins 1st place in NYC shelter's 'Best In Show' talent contest
3-legged dog wins 1st place in NYC shelter contest NEW YORK - A three-legged pitbull mix that played in a game of doggie baseball has won “Best in Show” at a talent competition held by one of New York City’s largest animal shelters. Nine dogs competed in Friday’s contest at the American Society for the Prevention of .... Source article : 3-legged, baseball-catching dog wins 1st place in NYC shelter’s ‘Best In Show’ talent contest.
SC archaeologists believe they unearthed early octagonal house along the coast
SC archaeologists say early octagonal house found BLUFFTON, S.C. - South Carolina archaeologists believe they might have unearthed the first octagonal house in the United States. The ruins were found last fall on the banks of the May River in the southern coastal town of Bluffton. A letter written in 1796 by a visitor mentions the octagonal .... Source : SC archaeologists believe they unearthed early octagonal house along the coast.
Americans shrug off signs of recovery as nagging job worries sap consumer confidence
What recovery? Americans still gloomy on economy CHICAGO - The housing market and stocks may be looking up, but Americans just can’t shake their job worries. In a sign that talk of an economic recovery has yet to soothe a recession-battered nation, consumer confidence fell in October and came in well below what analysts were expecting. For stores, [...]
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.
Leaders wish Stalin on his birthday
CHENNAI - Union and state ministers, MPs, legislators and government officials wished Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on his birthday Monday as he turned 57. Stalin visited his father, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s residence here in the morning to seek his blessings. Returning home, Stalin was wished by his elder brother and [..] Read the original article: here.
Star-studded wedding for CPI-M leader Pinarayi Vijayan's son
TELLICHERY - The who’s who of Kerala’s politicians and film stars attended the wedding of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan’s son here Saturday. Vijayan’s son Vivek works with a leading bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bride Deepa is a fashion designer, also based in the UAE. The guests included [..] Read the original article: here.
Promotion for Sushma, Munde in opposition ranks
NEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj Monday occupied the seat earmarked for leader of opposition in the front row in the Lok Sabha, reflecting the generational change in the country’s main opposition party. Veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani, who was earlier the leader of opposition, sat on the third seat in the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Promotion for Sushma, Munde in opposition ranks.
Wartime Bosnian Serb chief Karadzic claims self defense from Bosnian Muslim fundamentalists
Bosnian Serb leader opens defense against genocide THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Wartime Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic says his people defended themselves against Islamic fundamentalists who started the war in Bosnia to lay claim to the entire country. Karadzic is giving his opening statement at the U.N. war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. He was arrested .... Read the original article : Wartime Bosnian Serb chief Karadzic claims self defense from Bosnian Muslim fundamentalists.
Brunei bans screening of 'Valentine's Day'
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - Brunei has banned the newly released Hollywood film “Valentine’s Day” from theatres after religious leaders ruled that the holiday “is not for Muslims”, media reports said Saturday. As the sultanate’s Islamic leaders believe the celebration of Valentine’s Day encourages “promiscuous activity”, the censorship board ordered cinema halls to remove the film that ... Read more : Brunei bans screening of ‘Valentine’s Day’.
Shias take out mourning procession in Delhi
NEW DELHI - Shia Muslims Monday took out mourning processions here to remember the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his family members some 1,400 years back in Karbala city of Iraq. The processions, “Masoom ka tazia”, are taken out nearly two months after Ashura — the 10th day of Muharram, the first .... Source : Shias take out mourning procession in Delhi.
Mild snowfall in Himachal Pradesh
SHIMLA - The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh Monday received mild snowfall while the lower areas witnessed moderate rain, the weatherman said. The hills of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu and Chamba districts experienced mild spells of snow early this morning, Manmohan Singh, the director of the meteorological office here, told IANS. He said Keylong, the .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Smart clothes to power portable electronic devices
WASHINGTON - Engineers have created energy-scavenging nanofibres that could one day be woven into clothing and textiles. The nanofibres can convert energy from mechanical stresses into electricity, and could one day be used to create clothing that can power small electronics, says a new study, conducted by University of California, Berkeley (UCB) researchers. “This technology .... Original article : Smart clothes to power portable electronic devices.
Scientists hit by fallout from loss of public confidence in climate science
LONDON - A top US academic has claimed that the fallout from a loss of public confidence in climate science is affecting other fields of research. American opinion polls point to a general deterioration in people’s faith in science, Dr Ralph Cicerone, president .... Original article : Scientists hit by fallout from loss of public confidence in climate science.
Microsoft to offer Browser Choice to Europeans From Mar 1
?????? As part of the recent deal between Microsoft and European Commission, the software giant will ask the European people what browser they are willing to install. A pop up window will prompt the user to select any of the 12 choices for browsers or go with Microsoft's own browser. The Browser Choice screen will be ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Microsoft to offer Browser Choice to Europeans From Mar 1.
Google And NSA In Partnership To Increase Cybersecurity
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- There is good news for all those who keeps getting bugged by reports of cyber crimes, big or small. As reports keep pouring in, the requirement for a better cybersecurity system is becoming more and more impending. It has been reported that Google and the National Security Agency are going ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Google And NSA In Partnership To Increase Cybersecurity.
Bloom Box Revolution
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Bloom Box, a new revolutionary technology developed by the company Bloom Energy has been making news since it went on to be aired on TV very recently. The idea was generated by a former rocket scientist of the NASA, K.R.Sridhar, who is now the CEO of Bloom Energy. The new ... Read : Bloom Box Revolution.
Tiger Woods 'receiving private therapy sessions'
NEW YORK - Tiger Woods is receiving private therapy sessions out of a home in Cave Creek, Arizona, say sources. And the embattled golfer himself has been staying at the house, reports The New York Post. “Elin [Nordegren] was with him, but she’s heading back to Florida,” says a source. Apparently, owner of Pine Grove, the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods ‘receiving private therapy sessions’.
Athletes mourn Georgian slider Kumaritashvili
WHISTLER - The world’s leading athletes poured out their hearts in mourning over the death of Georgian Olympic luger Nodar Kumaritashvili Friday, with the popular social networks providing a major forum. “I just found out about the Georgian luger who died today, my heart goes out to his family and friends. It is a sad day .... Source : Gaea News Network.
WWE Elimination Chamber Live Stream
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The WWE Elimination Chamber matches were held in the Scottrade Center in St Louis in Missouri. The WWE Elimination Chamber started with the WWE Championship Match. After that, various other matches also took place, like the fight between the Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre and Kane, the Divas Championship Match that .... Source : Gaea News Network.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Rob Hetherington Joins Korn/Ferry as President of Leadership and Talent Consulting for EMEA
LONDON, March 1, 2010 - Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Rob Hetherington has joined the Firm as President of the Leadership and Talent Consulting business for EMEA. He will be based in the London office. Mr. Hetherington was previously with Accenture for 17 years, [...]
MTS Selects Alcatel-Lucent for End-to-End LTE Trial in Ukraine
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Spain, February 17, 2010 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that MTS-Ukraine, one of the leading mobile operators in Ukraine and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (NYSE: MBT), has selected Alcatel-Lucent to conduct a Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial, which will begin in the second half of 2010. [...]
Rapidsoft Technologies announces their iPad application even before official launch of iPad
Gurgaon, 19th FEB, 2010: Rapidsoft Technologies has started delivering innovative applications for iPad since Apple Inc officially launched the Software Development Kit of iPad. Even before the launch of the iPAD into market, they already brought their first application for iPad. Rapidsoft Technologies has brought a fresh idea for e-book application. Users can easily access the [...]
Government says US airlines had best on-time year since 2003; fewer mishandled bags, too
Airline on-time arrivals in 2009 best since 2003 MINNEAPOLIS - A new government report says airlines were on-time for 80 percent of their flights last year. That’s their best record since 2003. The Transportation Department report released Friday says Hawaiian Airlines had the best record last year, followed by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. United had the best ... Read more »».
Michael Jackson's 'Captain EO' returns to Disneyland for indefinite run
Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ returns to Disney ANAHEIM, Calif. - “Captain EO” and Michael Jackson are returning to Disneyland. The park says it will show the 1986 Jackson musical film beginning Tuesday and running indefinitely. On the Disney Parks blog, Disney executive Heather Hust Rivera says the park will show a 70mm print of the 17-minute movie in .... Source : Gaea News Network.