Thursday, March 11, 2010
Gunmen attack Western aid group in northwest Pakistan, killing 6 people
Aid group attacked in northwest Pakistan; 6 dead ISLAMABAD - Suspected militants armed with grenades attacked the offices of an international aid group helping earthquake survivors in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six employees and wounding several others, police and the organization said. All the victims of the assault on World Vision, a large Christian humanitarian group, ... Original article on : Gunmen attack Western aid group in northwest Pakistan, killing 6 people.
Romanian govt to declassify secret documents on the country's 1989 anti-communist revolution
Romania declassifies all 1989 revolution documents BUCHAREST, Romania - The Romanian government will declassify all remaining secret documents relating to the country’s 1989 anti-communist revolution. Prime Minister Emil Boc said the move would allow the truth to come out without endangering “state secrets” 21 years after the bloody uprising. The defense ministry said it would declassify over 8,000 ... Read more >>.
German power company E.On 2009 net income rises sharply to $11.4 billion
E.On 2009 net income up sharply to $11.4 billion FRANKFURT - Germany energy company E.On AG said Wednesday that 2009 net income rose sharply to euro8.4 billion ($11.4 billion) partly as a result of the disposal of assets. E.On, based in Duesseldorf, earned euro1.3 billion in 2008. Revenue fell 6 percent to euro82 billion in 2009 from ... Read more »».
Helix Wind Announces Change in Executive Leadership and Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO, March 9, 2010 - Helix Wind, Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: HLXW), a global renewable energy company, announced today that Scott Weinbrandt, the Company's Chairman & President, has been appointed as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company effective as of March 8, 2010. Mr. Weinbrandt will replace Mr. Gardner who has served as [...]
Product Manager ll job in SanDisk - Milpitas, CA
Position: Product Manager ll job in SanDisk - Milpitas, CA Location: Milpitas, CA Company: In this position, the individual will be responsible for managing projects for the validation of firmware/software in a large team environment and scheduling and coordinating activities between Test Development, Software/Driver Development, Lab Execution, and Firmware Engineering.?? Lastly the individual will schedule deliverables, drive issues [...]
Several Swedish papers publish Prophet Muhammad drawing after alleged plot to murder artist
Swedish papers publish Prophet Muhammad drawing STOCKHOLM - At least three Swedish newspapers have published a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad with a dog’s body after an alleged plot to murder the artist was unveiled in Ireland. The drawing was published Wednesday in Stockholm papers Dagens Nyheter and Expressen and the Malmo daily Sydsvenska Dagbladet. Sydsvenska Dagbladet says ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Several Swedish papers publish Prophet Muhammad drawing after alleged plot to murder artist.
CCS University Results 2009 Declared
MEERUT, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Chaudhary Charan Singh University, which was formerly known as the Meerut University is one of the renowned educational institutions of the state and every year hundreds of students come to this college with the dreams of a bright future. Students who had appeared in different examinations of the CCS University in ... Original article on : CCS University Results 2009 Declared.
Cameron Diaz 'excited' to work with ex-beau Justin Timberlake
LONDON - Cameron Diaz is “thrilled” to be starring alongside ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake in new movie, because she enjoys the singer’s on-set antics. In ‘Bad Teacher’, the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ actress stars as a junior high school teacher who sets out to steal a ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Cameron Diaz ‘excited’ to work with ex-beau Justin Timberlake.
Toyota recommends using brake pedal, putting car in neutral to stop sudden acceleration
What to do if your car suddenly accelerates What should you do if your car suddenly accelerates? Here are three ways to stop the vehicle, according to Toyota: - Step on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes. - Shift the transmission gear selector into neutral. Use .... Original article : Toyota recommends using brake pedal, putting car in neutral to stop sudden acceleration.
Egypt's top Muslim cleric, whose moderate views angered hard-liners, dies of heart attack
Egypt’s top Muslim cleric dies of heart attack CAIRO - Egypt’s state-owned news agency says the country’s top Muslim cleric has died of a heart attack during a visit to Saudi Arabia. Sheik Mohammed Sayed Tantawi was 81 years old. He was the grand sheik of Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s pre-eminent theological institute. His moderate views ... Read more : Egypt’s top Muslim cleric, whose moderate views angered hard-liners, dies of heart attack.
Health care experts revealed the positive effects of sildenafil citrate.
An investigation has been made that revealed the positive effects of the most popular medication for curing impotence amongst men. ??Sildenafil citrate is the basic chemical that serves best in treating and lowering the pains and difficulties faced by men while achieving and maintaining erection. ED or impotence is the most common sexual disorder that [...]
Tajikistan court jails, fines dozens of members of banned Islamic group
Tajik court jails banned Islamic group members DUSHANBE, Tajikistan - Tajikistan’s Supreme Court has sentenced dozens of people to prison terms for belonging to a banned Islamic organization. The court says 23 members of the Jamaat al Tabligh were ordered Wednesday to serve from three to six years in prison, and another 33 were ordered to pay ... Read : Tajikistan court jails, fines dozens of members of banned Islamic group.
Man allegedly robs Idaho pharmacy, then throws cash on the counter before leaving
Man allegedly robs pharmacy, puts cash on counter COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho - Police in northern Idaho arrested a robber accused of demanding a controlled drug from a pharmacy, then throwing cash on the counter before fleeing. Kootenai County Sheriff Lt. Stu Miller said a 39-year-old man was arrested Tuesday. Police questioned the man at his Twin Lakes .... Source : Man allegedly robs Idaho pharmacy, then throws cash on the counter before leaving.
UK proposes requirement that all new dogs be fitted with mircrochips, covered by insurance
UK proposes mandatory microchips for dogs LONDON - The British government has proposed requiring that all new dog owners fit their pets with microchips. Britain’s Home Secretary Alan Johnson says the rules are meant to target irresponsible owners who use dangerous animals as a weapon to intimidate others. The proposal’s details are due to be outlined by Johnson .... Source article on Gaea Times at : UK proposes requirement that all new dogs be fitted with mircrochips, covered by insurance.
Women Reservation Bill Passed
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The turmoil among the Indian political parties about the much disputed women reservation bill seems to have calmed down after the UPA government braved to get it passed in the Rajya Sabha yesterday. It was a historic moment as the bill had created a rift among the partners in .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Women Reservation Bill Passed.
Amish farmer who refused to register livestock wins legal battle with Wis. regulators
Amish farmer wins fight over registering livestock NEILLSVILLE, Wis. - An Amish livestock farmer who refused to follow a 2005 Wisconsin law requiring him to register his land and livestock has won a legal battle with state regulators. Clark County Circuit Judge Jon Counsell on Tuesday ruled in favor of Emanuel Miller Jr., of Loyal, who was .... Source article : Amish farmer who refused to register livestock wins legal battle with Wis. regulators.
Scientists extract DNA of extinct giant bird from fossil eggs
LONDON - Experts have successfully managed to extract DNA from a 19,000-year-old emu eggshell. Charlotte Oskam and Michael Bunce, Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia, were able to isolate mitochondrial DNA from the eggshells of several extinct megafauna, including the giant moa of New Zealand and a [..] Read the original article: here.
How to use PDF Suite : PDF Suite Video Tutorial
If you have to deal with loads of files with your clients, suppliers or consultants on a daily basis, then you must be facing the problem of receiving file in different format. It is really a troublesome job to change the format each time to view the file exactly in the format, it was .... Source article on Gaea Times at : How to use PDF Suite : PDF Suite Video Tutorial.
I have no plans to retire: Sohail Abbas
Islamabad, Mar.10 (ANI): Despite a forgettable show in the ongoing Hockey World Cup, Pakistan’s star drag flicker Sohail Abbas has said he has no plans to hang his boots in the near future. Abbas said he believes that he .... Original article : I have no plans to retire: Sohail Abbas.
Scotland Rugby Star Launches Kwik Fit Insurance Charity of the Year 2010
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 9, 2010 - Glasgow Warriors and Scotland international rugby star Johnnie Beattie took time out from training for the crucial upcoming Six Nations test against England to help launch the Kwik Fit Insurance Charity of the Year 2010. Kwik Fit Insurance, one of the UK's leading insurance intermediaries, has pledged its [...]
Laptops and Smart Phones - the Most Common Mobile Computing Products Used by CXOs in Europe, Finds Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, March 9, 2010 - Laptops and smart phones are the mobile computing products most commonly used by European chief executive officers (CXOs). However, web-based collaboration tools, valuable particularly for business travel, are gradually gaining importance. Mobile-based applications, both location-based and multimedia contents, are relatively new concepts offering significant potential for service providers. (Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) [...]
Cambodia to preserve sites at Khmer Rouge stronghold for tourism
Cambodia to preserve Khmer Rouge sites for tourism PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodia will preserve 14 sites at the last bastion of the murderous Khmer Rouge, including the home of their leader Pol Pot, as tourist attractions, an official said Wednesday. Following Cabinet approval last week, the sites at Anlong Veng will be protected from destruction by ... Original article on : Cambodia to preserve sites at Khmer Rouge stronghold for tourism.
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