Thursday, March 11, 2010
Several homes damaged, 4 injured, as tornadoes cut path through Arkansas
Homes damaged, 4 injured, in Arkansas tornadoes LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Tornadoes have struck parts of Arkansas, injuring four people and destroying a handful of homes. Emergency Management spokeswoman Renee Preslar says three people suffered major injuries Wednesday in a tornado that destroyed a house near Pearson in northern Arkansas. The National Weather Service says another person suffered .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Several homes damaged, 4 injured, as tornadoes cut path through Arkansas.
PPP says no proposal under consideration for granting extension to Kayani
LAHORE - The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has denied there being any proposal being considered regarding extending the service of Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. Interacting with media persons during a press conference here, PPP Central Secretary Information Fauzia Wahab said .... Original article : PPP says no proposal under consideration for granting extension to Kayani.
Defense secretary says he regrets Northrop withdrawal from bidding to build Air Force tanker
Gates regrets Northrop withdrawal from tanker bid A U.S. MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he regrets that a major defense contractor has pulled out of the contest to build a badly needed new Air Force plane. And he warns that the lone surviving bidder shouldn’t expect to be able to ... Original article on : Defense secretary says he regrets Northrop withdrawal from bidding to build Air Force tanker.
Earn 2.40% AER on New 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond from Skipton International
ST PETER PORT, Guernsey, March 10, 2010 - A new one year bond has been launched by Skipton International (www.skiptoninternational.com/) offering customers a fixed interest rate return over twelve months. Annual interest is paid by the International Reserve Bond ( www.skiptoninternational.com/savings/productDetails/1yearInternational ReserveBond.aspx) on 30 April 2011 on maturity of the Bond, with a monthly interest option [...]
ArcSight is Hiring at Cupertino, CA
Position: ArcSight is Hiring Location: Cupertino, CA. Company: No H1 Visa sponsorship or relocation at this time. No third parties please. Job Description: ArcSight has delivered 7 consecutive record quarters since we went public in February 2008 (the only company to go public that year). - ArcSight Reports 27% Year-over-Year Growth or Fiscal Third Quarter - 3/4/10 - ArcSight Reports 39% [...]
HSBC says data on Swiss accounts of 15,000 customers stolen
HSBC: data on 15,000 Swiss account holders stolen GENEVA - British bank HSBC says information on 15,000 customers with accounts in Switzerland has been stolen. HSBC says a former employee stole the information in late 2006 and early 2007. The accounts were all opened before October 2006. The bank says it has contacted the affected customers and apologized .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Early metformin treatment doubles chance of success for diabetics
WASHINGTON - Starting metformin treatment early doubles chance of success for people with diabetes, a new research has found. The Kaiser Permanente study, the first to compare failure rates of metformin in real-world setting, has appeared in the March issue ... Read more »»».
Lucknow University Exam Fate Uncertain
LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Lucknow University annual examination schedule has been announced by the university authorities. However, there is still no certainty that the agitating teachers will attend the examinations and perform their duties as expected. There are chances that they just may boycott the exams. The teachers involved with the university are .... Source : Lucknow University Exam Fate Uncertain.
'Mad Men' characters to be honoured with Barbie doll versions
LONDON - It has emerged that the characters of dramatic television series ‘Mad Men’ are set to be honoured with Barbie and Ken doll versions by Mattel. Don Draper, the advertising executive, and his wife Betty, along with Don’s partner at the agency, Roger Sterling, and his former mistress, Joan .... Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Mad Men’ characters to be honoured with Barbie doll versions.
ABC's insertion of wrong video in Toyota story causes problems
2-second video causes headache for ABC News NEW YORK - For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles. The network’s handling of a Feb. 22 “World News” story about potential problems with computer systems in Toyotas has created .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Obesity protects the body from effects of overeating
WASHINGTON - A new study has suggested that getting fatter may be part of your body’s defence against the worst effects of unhealthy eating. In recent years, most rich countries, and some poorer ones, have seen a massive rise in so-called “metabolic syndrome”, ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Obesity protects the body from effects of overeating.
Beware of Getting Caught in the Crossfire, Warns MediCare International
War and Reconstruction Zones now Popular Destinations for Specialist Expatriate Workers LONDON, March 10, 2010 - As troops return home from Iraq and Afghanistan, the full horror of war is often hidden from public view. Not only are soldiers killed whilst away on duty, but many suffer lost limbs or disfigurement when injured by bombs, explosives and other [...]
Lawyers in Simon estate dispute seek to make sensitive court documents confidential
Lawyers seek secrecy for some papers in Simon case NOBLESVILLE, Ind. - Attorneys in the dispute over the estate of billionaire shopping mall magnate Melvin Simon have asked a judge to set strict limits on who can see certain documents that are presented as evidence. Judge William J. Hughes told the lawyers Wednesday that they wanted more .... Source : Lawyers in Simon estate dispute seek to make sensitive court documents confidential.
Iowa police say man broke into a church and used electronic equipment to view porn
Police: Burglar uses church equipment to view porn AMES, Iowa - Second-degree burglary charges have been filed against an Ames man who broke into a church where he allegedly used the institution’s electronic equipment to watch pornography. Police allege the 55-year-old man broke into the First Christian Church on Thursday. After gathering items from around the ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Iowa police say man broke into a church and used electronic equipment to view porn.
Yadav trio to meet Sonia Gandhi over Women's Reservation Bill
NEW DELHI - Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) chief Sharad Yadav are expected to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi to discuss the Women’s Reservation Bill. Amidst protests by .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Yadav trio to meet Sonia Gandhi over Women’s Reservation Bill.
Woman appointed governor of West Bank's most important district; joins other trailblazers
Women in charge in West Bank’s key district RAMALLAH, West Bank - At 35, Leila Ghanem is the first woman to become a Palestinian governor, the latest in a group of trailblazing women leaders who are slowly winning acceptance in this traditional society. Ghanem, a former intelligence agent, joins a cluster of women in senior positions in ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Woman appointed governor of West Bank’s most important district; joins other trailblazers.
Extreme and moderate heat may help cure tumours
WASHINGTON - According to a new research treating tumors with extreme heat or moderate heat, aided by ultrasound guidance, may provide a possible therapeutic option. Osama M. Al-Bataineh, an assistant professor in biomedical engineering at the Hashemite University in Jordan, said: ... Read more : Extreme and moderate heat may help cure tumours.
Sony takes aim at Japanese rival Nintendo in unveiling new motion controller
Sony unveils new motion contoller to slow Nintendo TOKYO - Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us. The Japanese maker of the PlayStation 3 unveiled Thursday its highly anticipated motion controlling system, as it takes aim at Nintendo's dominance in the gaming sector. With the "PlayStation Move," Sony .... Source : Sony takes aim at Japanese rival Nintendo in unveiling new motion controller.
Clarke's decision to leave New Zealand not a 'last-minute' move
AUCKLAND - Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke’s decision to leave New Zealand in the middle of a tour over the drama surrounding his fiancee, Lara Bingle, is not as last-minute as it was portrayed, and it is believed that he had made his decision at ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Clarke’s decision to leave New Zealand not a ‘last-minute’ move.
PUMA Acquires Equipment Brand Cobra Golf
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, March 10, 2010 - Sportlifestyle company PUMA announces today that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the golf equipment brand Cobra Golf from Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. The acquisition includes the Cobra brand as well as related inventory, intellectual property and endorsement contracts and is subject to [...]
More People Booking Luxury Holidays Online
MANCHESTER, England, March 10, 2010 - More and more consumers are booking luxury holidays (www.onlyexclusivetravel.com/) through the Internet. The travel industry perhaps epitomises the consumer shift from the High Street to the Internet. When it comes to travel, 55% of our holidays are now booked on the world wide web with a further 17% researched on the Internet [...]
Smithsonian receives rare Harriet Tubman collection for national black history museum
Smithsonian receives rare Harriet Tubman items WASHINGTON - Tourists and history buffs will be able to see some rare, personal belongings of abolitionist Harriet Tubman when a museum of African-American history opens on the National Mall. On Wednesday, historian Charles L. Blockson donated about 40 objects from Tubman’s life to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American ... Original article on : Smithsonian receives rare Harriet Tubman collection for national black history museum.
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