Leaders say private investment is the key to Haiti's reconstruction

Coke, telecom lead investors to post-quake Haiti UNITED NATIONS - As governments pledged billions in reconstruction aid for Haiti at a U.N. donor conference, leaders and businessmen said the key to improving lives in the hemisphere’s poorest country was money of another kind: private investment. On Wednesday, nearly 50 international donors pledged $9.9 billion to .... Original article  : Leaders say private investment is the key to Haiti’s reconstruction.

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.

Japan's corporate gloom lifting as exports bolster business confidence

Japan business confidence rises on global recovery TOKYO - Japanese companies are regaining lost confidence and feeling less somber, the central bank said Thursday, thanks to an export boom that is lifting the country’s corporate gloom. Growing faith in the global recovery produced solid numbers in the Bank of Japan’s quarterly “tankan” survey of business sentiment. The ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Japan’s corporate gloom lifting as exports bolster business confidence.

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.

.Microstrategy Eng job at Demandtec - San Mateo, Ca

Position: .Microstrategy Eng Location: San Mateo, Ca 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 [...]

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’.

Jr. NTR Engagement Today

CHENNAI, INDIA (Gaeatimes.com)- The well known actor of the Telugu film industry, Jr. NTR, got engaged on Apr 1 to Narne Lakshmi Pranathi. The marriage of the two is scheduled to be held in the May of this year. The date of the marriage has not yet been fixed, and no tentative date ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jr. NTR Engagement Today.

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 >>>.

China to execute a Japanese citizen for smuggling drugs

NEW DELHI - Japanese citizen Mitsunobu Akano, who has been convicted of attempting to smuggle drugs from China to Japan in 2006, will be executed on Monday. The 66-year-old Akano was arrested in September 2006 when he was meeting someone at an airport in Dalian of Liaoning, attempting to ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : China to execute a Japanese citizen for smuggling drugs.

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.

Supreme Court provides relief to Lalu Yadav in disproportionate assets case

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Government of Bihar has no authority to file an appeal against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Yadav’s 2006 acquittal in a disproportionate assets case. “The Bihar Government is not a competent authority to file an appeal in ... Read more >>.

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.

Iowa police puzzled by mysterious parcel addressed to Thomas Jefferson

Mysterious Thomas Jefferson parcel puzzles police DES MOINES, Iowa - Police in Des Moines said they know only two things for sure about a mysterious parcel that was delivered to a residence on University Avenue: - It weighed 53 pounds. - It was addressed to Thomas Jefferson. Seventeen-year-old Tanor Jimmison, who received delivery of the package Tuesday, says he .... Original article  : Iowa police puzzled by mysterious parcel addressed to Thomas Jefferson.

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.

Centre declines permission to Bihar CM to visit Nepal

PATNA - The Union Government has denied permission to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to visit Nepal to attend the post-death rites of former Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala. Kumar is reportedly upset over the Union Government’s decision. According to his office, Kumar was invited by Koirala’s daughter Sujata ... Read : Centre declines permission to Bihar CM to visit Nepal.

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.

Novel stem cell therapy to tackle HIV

WASHINGTON - A novel stem cell therapy could in the future be used to treat HIV, say researchers. Researchers are studying a new approach that arms the immune system with an intrinsic defence against HIV. While speaking at the Society for General Microbiology’s spring meeting in Edinburgh, Professor ... Original article on : Novel stem cell therapy to tackle HIV.

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.

Australian cricketers dash off to join IPL inspite of security concerns

SYDNEY - There will be no rest for Australian cricketers Shane Watson, Mike Hussey, Ryan Harris and Doug Bollinger, as they will be heading to India for participation in the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) .... Read the original article  : Australian cricketers dash off to join IPL inspite of security concerns.

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’.

Oracle Announces Oracle?? CRM On Demand Release 17

New Forecasting and Analytics Drive Value and Maximize Productivity Redwood Shores, CA ??? March 31, 2010 News Facts Oracle CRM On Demand Release 17, the latest release of Oracle's industry-leading on demand service that continues Oracle's commitment to CRM innovation, introduces extensive forecasting and analytics capabilities to gain more actionable insight and increase productivity. New [...]

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, [...]