Monday, April 05, 2010

'Australian police tried to hush up attack on Indian'


BRISBANE - Police tried to hush up a knife attack on an Indian last month at one of the busiest train stations in Australia to prevent sparking off another racial abuse debate, a media report said Saturday. Thirty-four-year-old Narendrakumar Patel’s throat was slashed in an attack on Platform 9 at Brisbane’s Roma Street Station about 4.20 ... Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Australian police tried to hush up attack on Indian’.

Pope's popularity amongst Americans plummets following sex scandal: Poll


WASHINGTON - Only fifteen percent of Americans view Pope Benedict XVI in a positive light, while 24 percent see him negatively following the surfacing of sexual abuse cases linked to him, according to a new CBS News poll. A year ago, the Pope’s unfavorable rating was just four percent. The poll found that more than two in ... Read more »»».

Bulldogs tenacious about following The Butler Way, right into NCAA's Final Four


Butler’s way leads to Final Four INDIANAPOLIS - In today’s one-and-done college basketball world, team ball can be a tough sell. At Butler, it’s the rule. With most of its roster from Indiana or bordering states, Butler recruits are well-versed in the school’s expectations before they arrive on campus. If they’re not interested in playing the Butler way, ... Read more : Bulldogs tenacious about following The Butler Way, right into NCAA’s Final Four.

Shahi Imam meets PM on Batla House shootout


NEW DELHI - A top Muslim cleric Saturday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the alleged fake shootout at the Batla House in which two suspected terrorists were killed following the 2008 serial bomb blasts in Delhi. Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari, who leads the prayers in Delhi’s Jama Masjid, said he held a 35-minute meeting with .... Original article  : Shahi Imam meets PM on Batla House shootout.

University Of Hyderabad Issues Admission Notice


HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- University of Hyderabad, which is rated as one of the leading universities of the country has declared the date for its Post Graduate entrance test for 2010. The university offers a variety of Post Graduate Courses for the students. It offers a 5-year integrated Masters Degree course for the students of .... Read the original article  : here.

"Spartacus: Blood And Sand" Episode 11 Aired


LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- The “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” episode 11 was aired on the Starz television channel on Friday night and like every other episode of the popular television series even the latest segment turned out to be a delight to watch. The episode which had been titled ‘Old Wounds’ managed was immensely ... Read more >>>.

Brit pupils given iPhones to spy on teachers in lessons!


LONDON - A school in Britain has reportedly provided pupils with iPhones to monitor the performance of their teachers. The unnamed school in Kent insists it is a “quality assurance” programme. Children can pass instant judgments to senior teachers on the quality of the .... Original article  : Brit pupils given iPhones to spy on teachers in lessons!.

Unintentional physical activity also helps


WASHINGTON - Make physical activity a part of your daily life, even if it be unintentional. “If you aren’t in the habit of being physically active, you can run out of energy trying to force yourself to do it everyday,” said David Conroy, associate professor of kinesiology and human development and family studies at ... Read : Unintentional physical activity also helps.

South Asian groups welcome revocation of 'misguided' travel policy


WASHINGTON - Leading South Asian groups have welcomed the rescinding of a “misguided policy” of enhanced security screening for passengers travelling from 14 predominantly Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, to the United States. “The new policy announced today is a step in the right direction, and we call upon the Transportation Security Administration to apply it in ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : South Asian groups welcome revocation of ‘misguided’ travel policy.

Dasher, Dancer or Prancer? Alaska reindeer farm asks people to join in newborn reindeer names


It’s not Rudolph, but dang is he cute FAIRBANKS, Alaska - With wobbly legs but no red nose, the first of 19 expected reindeer calves has been born at an Alaska farm that’s the only reindeer research facility in North America. Workers discovered the 17-pound newborn calf Thursday at the University of Alaska Fairbanks research farm. The ... Read more »».

Iranian President Ahmadinejad says sanctions help, rather than hurt, Iran's progress


Ahmadinejad: Sanctions aid, rather than hurt, Iran TEHRAN, Iran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says new international sanctions over Iran’s nuclear program would only strengthen the country by helping make it more self-sufficient. In a speech Saturday, the Iranian president also said U.S. pressure on Iran had backfired and made Washington more isolated in the eyes .... Source  : Iranian President Ahmadinejad says sanctions help, rather than hurt, Iran’s progress.

Allawi gains momentum as Iraqi PM's hopes of drawing Shiite coalitions to his side crumble


Division among Iraq’s Shiites good news for Allawi BAGHDAD - When the coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki narrowly lost at the polls, he raised the prospect that he could pull ahead by gaining the support of other Shiite-dominated alliances. Since then the largest of those groups have been reaching out - but not .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Allawi gains momentum as Iraqi PM’s hopes of drawing Shiite coalitions to his side crumble.

Soon, drugs that could kill cancer cells before their formation


LONDON - Just like dentists scrape away plaque to prevent tooth decay, it would soon be possible to keep cancer at bay by killing off precancerous cells every few months. Researchers have identified drugs that could accomplish the same in mice. Until now, attempts at the “chemoprevention” of tumours have not been .... Original source  : Soon, drugs that could kill cancer cells before their formation.

EPIC: Google Violated Federal Wire Tap Laws


San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) - EPIC or Electronic Privacy Information Center is reported to have filed a complaint against Google stating that its latest social networking related service Google Buzz may have violated the federal wiretap laws. Allegedly, the complaint with FTC claims that Google's real time collaboration tool is engaged in unfair and deceptive ... Original article on : EPIC: Google Violated Federal Wire Tap Laws.

Pietersen scores his first IPL half-century (Statistical highlights)


MOHALI - Kevin Pietersen’s knock (66 off 44 balls) against Kings XI Punjab was his first half-century in Indian Premier League (IPL). Pietersen, who was playing his first match for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) this season, was adjdged the Man of the Match after RCB beat Kings Xi Punjab by six wickets Friday night. Other statistical ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Pietersen scores his first IPL half-century (Statistical highlights).

Authorities identify 9-year-old Fla. boy killed by Disney World bus while riding bike


Authorities ID 9-year-old killed by Disney bus LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Authorities in Florida have identified the 9-year-old boy who was killed in a collision with a Walt Disney World bus while riding his bike with a friend on the theme park’s property. The Florida Highway Patrol says Chase Brubaker of St. Petersburg died Thursday when .... Original article  : Authorities identify 9-year-old Fla. boy killed by Disney World bus while riding bike.

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