Thursday, April 08, 2010

Indonesia Earthquake Today: No Major Damage


ACEH, INDONESIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Indonesia earthquake today struck off the coast of Aceh, the city in the north western part of the Indonesian archipelago. Measured at 7.7 in the Richter Scale, the earthquake triggered a tsunami alert, and had the residents of the coastal areas fleeing their homes in order to take refuge to .... Read the original article  : here.

Kerala artiste sets up wax museum in Maharashtra


LONAVALA - Even as wax figures have become a synonym of Madame Tussauds across the world, a wax museum has been set up in the Lonavala city of Maharashtra by an Indian artiste to recreate the magic of wax images here. Set up by sculptor Sunil Kandallor, .... Original article  : Kerala artiste sets up wax museum in Maharashtra.

IMF inspectors to meet Greek finance minister amid volatile borrowing costs


IMF, Greek officials to meet amid market worries ATHENS, Greece - Inspectors from the International Monetary Fund will meet Greece’s finance minister to find ways to speed up fiscal reforms, as the debt-plagued country continues to grapple with volatile borrowing costs. Wednesday’s meeting with George Papaconstantinou, which will be closed to the news media, comes at the ... Read more >>>.

American Airlines AAdvantage(R) Flying High With new American Express(R) Credit Card From MBNA


CHESTER, England, April 6, 2010 - MBNA today announces the launch of a new credit card in conjunction with American Airlines and American Express - the American Airlines AAdvantage(R) American Express Credit Card. The card offers a competitive rate of interest plus a range of unique rewards through the exclusive American Airlines AAdvantage(R) travel [...]

Stop blaming states, CPI-M tells Chidambaram


NEW DELHI - The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Wednesday flayed Home Minister P. Chidambaram for criticising state governments over Maoist violence and said the central government was to blame for the displacement of tribal people due to rampart mining. Condemning the massacre of 76 security personnel in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, the CPI-M said the attack “is .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stop blaming states, CPI-M tells Chidambaram.

Spat between Ala. dental nonprofit, mainstream dentists may foreshadow future under Obama plan


Ala. dental spat may foreshadow Obama plan effects BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alone in a meeting room, trustees of the Alabama Dental Association complained about Sarrell Dental Center, a nonprofit corporation that treats thousands of needy children on Medicaid. In a rambling exchange, leaders of the 1,800-member professional organization said they were concerned about Sarrell’s quality .... Original article  : Spat between Ala. dental nonprofit, mainstream dentists may foreshadow future under Obama plan.

Grieving Lucas Puts London Home On The Market


ALICE IN WONDERLAND star MATT LUCAS is reportedly selling the London home he once shared with his tragic ex-partner. The Little Britain funnyman is still struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of his ex-husband Kevin McGee, who was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October (09). The couple tied ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Grieving Lucas Puts London Home On The Market.

Toyota, looking to keep up sales momentum, will continue deep discounts through April


Toyota to continue sales incentives through April NEW YORK - Toyota says it will keep up most of its heavy incentives through April after the deals helped lift sales more than 40 percent last month. Toyota Motor Corp. says it will continue offering discounted leases on up to eight models, including the Camry, .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Toyota, looking to keep up sales momentum, will continue deep discounts through April.

Play soccer to remain fit


WASHINGTON - Do you play soccer? If not, it’s time you joined those playing in the field close to your house. You may not score a goal, but you are sure to score on fitness level and avoid lifestyle-related diseases. An extensive soccer research project involving more than 50 researchers from seven countries studied the .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Play soccer to remain fit.

Breast Augmentation With Autologous Fat Stem Cells


Clinic DDr. Heinrich Leads in Breast Augmentation With Autologous Stem Cells VIENNA, Austria, April 6, 2010 - Whereas US and European medical centers are still beginners in breast augmentation with stem cell-enriched autologous fat, Viennese New Cosmetic Surgery and anti-aging expert DDr. Karl-Georg Heinrich is well-versed in this revolutionary method. In his Clinic DDr. Heinrich, he has been [...]

Supreme Court's special team verifies malnutrition complaint in UP village


ALLAHABAD - A special team of the Supreme Court has verified reports of malnourishment in Ganne village of Uttar Pradesh’s Allahabad District. The conditions have been found to be very poor, as the villagers have no employment and no source of income. The committee has called for providing means of livelihood to the villagers. “The budget of the ... Read : Supreme Court’s special team verifies malnutrition complaint in UP village.

Springtime 'Ice Out' guessing game at Vermont pond ends earlier than ever before


‘Ice Out’ gamble ends earlier than ever in Vt. WEST DANVILLE, Vt. - The ice is “out” earlier than ever at a Vermont pond where folks bet on the arrival of spring. The Joe’s Pond Ice Out sells $1 chances for people to pick the exact date and time that a 65-pound cinder block will fall in .... Original source  : Springtime ‘Ice Out’ guessing game at Vermont pond ends earlier than ever before.

Karunakaran not unwell, just deeply saddened: Son


THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Senior Congress leader K. Karunakaran, who is in hospital, does not have any medical problem — the nonagenarian is just deeply saddened over being slighted by the party, said his only son K. Muraleedharan. Addressing reporters here Wednesday, Muraleedharan said his father is in hospital because he is sad as despite his seniority in .... Original article  : Karunakaran not unwell, just deeply saddened: Son.

Turin Shroud hidden from 'obsessive' Hitler during WW-II


LONDON/ROME - The Turin Shroud, which is said to be the burial cloth of Christ, was hidden during the Second World War as the Vatican feared that Adolf Hitler, who was obsessed with the shroud, would steal it, an official said. The linen cloth measures 14.4 feet by 3.6 feet. It is imprinted with the image ... Read more : Turin Shroud hidden from ‘obsessive’ Hitler during WW-II.

Parasites, not grasses and weeds, cause seasonal allergies


WASHINGTON - Always thought grasses, weeds and trees caused those common seasonal allergy symptoms? Well, from now on blame parasites for those sinus woes. The plants’ harmless pollen enzymes confuse the immune system into triggering the runny nose and watery eyes chain reaction, but humans might have ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Parasites, not grasses and weeds, cause seasonal allergies.

China denies hacking Indian Defence Ministry computers


NEW DELHI - China has denied that Chengdu-based hackers stole information from the Indian Defence Ministry. A group of researchers at the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto claimed that a cyber-espionage group based in southwest China stole documents from the Indian Defence Ministry and emails from the Dalai Lama's office. The hackers ... Read more : China denies hacking Indian Defence Ministry computers.

Tiger Woods uses cell phone on Augusta greens to help fellow golfer


LONDON - With the ongoing sex scandal surrounding him, professional golfer Tiger Woods’ every move has come under scrutiny, right up to him taking his cell phone out during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament. Woods, 34, was spotted using his cell phone on the 10th .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Paltel Announces Cash Dividends Distribution of US$0.49per Share Amounting to US$64.98mn During its General Assembly


RAMALLAH, Palestine, April 6, 2010 - At the end of March, the Palestine Telecommunications Company, Paltel convened its Ordinary General Assembly in Jericho, Palestine where shareholders approved the Company's management and financial reports. It also decided to distribute cash dividend to shareholders for the year 2009 in the amount of US$0.49 per share amounting to US$64,977,080. [...]

NC Museum of Art previews new, light-filled building that will house nearly 750 pieces


Light-filled building opens at NC Museum of Art RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Museum of Art’s new building marries light and white in a way that designers say shows off the works to their best advantage, leaving nothing to color visitors’ view of the art. The 127,000-square-foot expansion opens to the public April 24, but reporters ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NC Museum of Art previews new, light-filled building that will house nearly 750 pieces.

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