Saturday, March 13, 2010
NHRC may or may not take a view on Aarushi case
NEW DELHI - The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), approached by counsel of the accused in the Aarushi murder case alleging torture by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), said they “may or may not” take a view on the case. “The commission will take its due course of time to take a decision on the ... Read : NHRC may or may not take a view on Aarushi case.
Rhinos in Kaziranga to have special guards
KAZIRANGA - The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been deployed at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam to protect endangered rhinos from poachers. Famous for its one-horned rhinoceros, the park has become an easy target for the poachers, who navigate the Brahmaputra River surrounding the ... Original article on : Rhinos in Kaziranga to have special guards.
Standard & Poor's hikes Ukraine's credit rating a notch after new government was formed
S&P raises Ukraine’s credit rating KIEV, Ukraine - Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s says it has raised Ukraine’s sovereign credit rating by one notch, citing reduced political risks in the country. Ukraine’s parliament voted Thursday to appoint a new prime minister, Mykola Azarov, who is a staunch ally of new President Viktor Yanukovych. S&P said in a statement .... Original article : Standard & Poor’s hikes Ukraine’s credit rating a notch after new government was formed.
Berlin Hyp: Financing of "Broadway One" in Glasgow for KanAm
BERLIN, March 11, 2010 - The KanAm Grund Spezialfondsgesellschaft mbH has purchased the Class A "Broadway One" office building in Glasgow with a useable area of approximately 11,700 square metres, which was completed in May 2009, for the special assets of the SPEZIAL grundinvest Fonds. "The financing of this core property shows once again [...]
Treasury Analyst job in SanDisk - Milpitas, CA
Position: Treasury Analyst Location: Milpitas, CA Details: In this position, the individual will be responsible for executing manual wires and updating daily cash positions, managing/assisting in month-end reporting processes related to cash, and managing commercial banking relationships by coordinating with banks to open/close bank accounts, updating banking services, and monitoring banking charges and bank service level. The individual [...]
20 die in Lahore twin bombings
LAHORE - Twenty people were killed and 40 injured Friday when two suicide bombers struck in a densely populated area in the Pakistani city of Lahore, rescuers said. The attackers blew themselves up near the vehicles of security forces in RA Bazar area as people were gathering for Friday prayers. Senior Superintendent of Police ... Original article on : 20 die in Lahore twin bombings.
Constance McMillen's Prom Plan Grounded!
MISSISSIPPI (GaeaTimes.com)- The incidents of students running into conflict with school and college authorities over orientation related issues is nothing new in USA. In a similar incident that has made the Gay and Lesbian support groups upset, a school board based in Mississippi has canceled a high school prom as one of the girl .... Read the original article : here.
Release of 'Wall Street' sequel delayed
LONDON - The release date of director Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street: Money Never Sleep”, which is a sequel to the film released in 1987, has been pushed back from April to September. The film, which was scheduled for an April 23 release in the US, is now expected to hit screens Sep 24, reports independent.co.uk. .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Release of ‘Wall Street’ sequel delayed.
Summary Box: NHTSA faces Congress over role in Toyota recalls
Summary Box: NHTSA and auto safety NHTSA’S ROLE: Congress is looking into whether the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration did enough to hold Toyota accountable during its huge safety recalls. MORE POWER: NHTSA says it may need more authority to enforce safety standards for auto companies. SAFETY MEASURES: New requirements may be coming for automakers, like ... Read more : Summary Box: NHTSA faces Congress over role in Toyota recalls.
Mesothelioma Vaccine Makes Waves
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Among the fatal forms of cancer that claims thousands of lives each year, Mesothelioma is considered to be a leading form of the disease. Recently it resulted in the death of former NFL star Merlin Olsen. The most unfortunate thing about the ailment is that it gets detected pretty late .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Major New Resource on Kidney Disease for Black and Minority Ethnic Patients
LONDON, March 11, 2010 - Over 3,000,000 people in the UK are at risk of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); 45,000 people in the UK are being treated for kidney failure and the prevalence of kidney failure is increasing at 5% per year The Kidney Research UK (www.kidneyresearchuk.org/home.php) and NHS Kidney Care have launched a [...]
Former John Edwards aide returning to NC courtroom 3 days after narrowly avoiding jail
Former John Edwards aide returning to NC court PITTSBORO, N.C. - A former aide to John Edwards is returning to court just days after a North Carolina judge nearly sent him to jail over his handling of a videotape purportedly showing the two-time presidential candidate in a sexual encounter. Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones scheduled a .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Former John Edwards aide returning to NC courtroom 3 days after narrowly avoiding jail.
Unite Comment on Trial Today of BA Cabin Crew Strikebreaker
LONDON, March 11, 2010 - Commenting on the court appearance of a BA employee alleged to be involved in a terror plot, and who had volunteered to work as cabin crew in the event of any strike, Len McCluskey, assistant general secretary said: "Today's charges illustrate absolutely the serious dangers of recruiting a strike-breaking [...]
Nebraska police say man duplicated key during test drive, came back to steal truck
Cops: Man copies key on test drive, steals truck LINCOLN, Neb. - Police said a man did more than take a pickup for a spin during a test drive this week. Red Star Auto of Lincoln reported a pickup had been stolen Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. The dealership’s owner said a 39-year-old man had ... Original article on : Nebraska police say man duplicated key during test drive, came back to steal truck.
Flu during pregnancy may raise baby's schizophrenia risk
WASHINGTON - Influenza A infection during pregnancy can affect brains of babies, says a study on rhesus monkeys. Published online by the journal Biological Psychiatry, the study found that rhesus monkey babies born to mothers who had the flu while pregnant had smaller brains and showed other brain changes similar to those observed in human patients ... Read more >>>.
Ailing ex-Nepal PM Koirala shifted to daughter's house
KATHMANDU - Former Nepal Prime Minister and Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala has been moved to his daughter Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala’s residence in Mandhikhatar. Koirala left his Maharajgunj residence for Sujata’s house, as it has better facilities, including a cabin that .... Read the original article : Ailing ex-Nepal PM Koirala shifted to daughter’s house.
Eminent Islamic scholar Moulana Aqil passes away
HYDERABAD - Eminent Islamic scholar Moulana Hameeduddin Aqil Hussami, who was also a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, passed away here Friday after a brief illness. He was 82. Moulana Aqil, who was suffering from lung problem for the last few months, was shifted to his house from a hospital Thursday night ... Read more »»».
Now, sticking plaster that can cure cancer
LONDON - Skin cancer patients have a new reason to smile - doctors are set to unveil the first ever sticking plaster that can cure the deadly disease. The Ambulight plaster comprises a miniature light that combines with a chemical cream and destroys skin cancer cells. The device .... Original article : Now, sticking plaster that can cure cancer.
Date and time for iPad Pre-order
Early adopters fervently waiting to place their order for Apple's iPad need not wait longer. In case you are in dark about the date and time to pre-order iPad, we have some details. Details of the sale are still incomplete, but the date and time have been revealed by TidBits. Apple iPad will be ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Date and time for iPad Pre-order.
Legacy of last year's IPL victory to spur Deccan Chargers' title quest: Gilchrist
MUMBAI - Deccan Chargers skipper and former Australian star Adam Gilchrist insists his team has much to live up to after rising from the bottom in the Indian Premier League’s first season to be the champions in the second. Gilchrist also said the relationships developed in 2009 will .... Read the original article : here.
Banco Cruzeiro do Sul Announced in Sao Paulo Today (3/11) That it Will Sponsor the Racer Bruno Senna and the HRT Team During the 2010 Formula 1 Season
SAO PAULO, March 11, 2010 - Luis Octavio Indio da Costa, Director-Superintendent of Banco Cruzeiro do Sul, along with Viviane Senna, President of Instituto Ayrton Senna, announced today (3/11) in Sao Paulo the Brazilian institution's sponsorship of Bruno Senna and the Hispania Racing Team during the 2010 Formula 1 season. This is the first time the bank's brand [...]
Research Shows Data Centres Remain a Corporate Priority, With 80% of Firms Planning Expansion
Research commissioned by Digital Realty Trust shows that in 2010, companies will increase their data centre floor space and expand into new locations as the European economy stabilises DUBLIN, March 11, 2010 - Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR), the world's largest wholesale data centre provider, announced the results of a new study which shows that the [...]
New Paris Sex-hibit bares all: erotic ceramics from ancient Peru tell story about elite power
Warning: Ancient sex on show in Paris PARIS - The latest show at Paris’ Quai Branly museum comes with a warning for visitors: “This exhibition of Moche ceramics shows sexual acts of an explicit nature.” But the extraordinary and graphic testimonial of the ancient Moche civilization of Peru isn’t about physical pleasure or procreation, according to the .... Source : Gaea News Network.
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