Afghan police: 5 suicide bombers arrested while entering Afghan capital

Afghan police: 5 suicide bombers arrested in Kabul KABUL - Afghan police arrested five would-be suicide bombers in Kabul on Thursday, the largest suicide team ever apprehended in the capital, officials said. “If this team had made it through it would have been a disaster as we’ve seen in past instances,” said Abdul Ghafar, deputy commander of ... Read more : Afghan police: 5 suicide bombers arrested while entering Afghan capital.

Pressure on Greek finances intensifies as borrowing costs spike for 3rd consecutive day

Greek borrowing costs hit new record high ATHENS, Greece - Greece’s borrowing costs have spiked higher for a third day, intensifying the country’s debt crisis and suggesting a eurozone rescue program is providing little support. The interest rate gap, or spread, between Greek 10-year government bonds and the German equivalent, considered a benchmark of stability, spiraled to .... Original article  : Pressure on Greek finances intensifies as borrowing costs spike for 3rd consecutive day.

Census Bureau concerned about head count problems, from identity theft to non-participation

Census Bureau concerned about head count problems WASHINGTON - As the U.S. census nears its final stages, the government is preparing for possible debacles that could derail its $15 billion head count, from mass identity theft and lawsuits to homeowners who refuse to answer their doors. Census Bureau documents, obtained by The Associated Press, underscore the highly .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Census Bureau concerned about head count problems, from identity theft to non-participation.

Change in lottery bill slipped past director; commission trims $11M from scholarship budget

Ark. lottery budget revised after law change found LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas’ lottery director said Wednesday he wasn’t aware that the Legislature changed how money from unclaimed prizes is to be managed - a move that required lottery officials to revise their 2011 budget. The revised lottery budget allocates $11 million less for scholarships and overall ... Read more >>.

Executive at Toyota urged automaker to 'come clean' about problems with its gas pedals

Toyota exec urged automaker to ‘come clean’ WASHINGTON - With reports of dangerously faulty gas pedals on Toyota models piling up, an executive for the automaker urged the company in an e-mail last January to “come clean” about the safety problem. Five days later, Toyota issued a massive recall. The Japanese automaker has recalled more than ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Executive at Toyota urged automaker to ‘come clean’ about problems with its gas pedals.

U.S. Market for Dental Operatory Equipment 2010 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports

DALLAS ReportsandReports Announce it Will Carry the U.S. Market for Dental Operatory Equipment 2010 Market Research Report in its Store. Browse the complete Report on:?? www.reportsandreports.com/market-reports/us-market-for-dental-operatory-equipment-2010/ The combined U.S. market for dental operatory equipment and practice management software was valued at $1.6 billion. This market includes Dental imaging systems, Furniture and cabinetry, Curing lights, Autoclaves, Microscopes Practice management software The dental imaging market is segmented into: Intraoral [...]

Lagardere's Attempts to Block Progress Halted by French Court

NEW YORK, April 7, 2010 - Franco-American Financier and Activist Guy Wyser-Pratte announced today that the French Court had rejected Lagardere SCA's (MMB.PA) attempts to thwart progress at the Company by requiring that his shareholder proposals be published in the BALO for consideration at the Company's April 27th, 2010 AGM/EGM. This will allow Mr. Wyser-Pratte the right to [...]

Pakistan edges closer to banning domestic violence, even as Islamists warn of 'chaos'

Pakistan edges closer to banning domestic violence RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - For seven years, her husband taunted, threatened and thrashed her, she says. After she filed for divorce, he struck again, throwing enough acid on her face to destroy her left eye. Why didn’t she leave sooner? Or turn to the police for help? Zakia Perveen’s scarred lips .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistan edges closer to banning domestic violence, even as Islamists warn of ‘chaos’.

Novel intranasal product highly effective in treating migraines

WASHINGTON - Norway-based nasal drug delivery company OptiNose has developed a novel intranasal sumatriptan product that has been found to be highly effective in treating migraines. Sumatriptan powder in 10mg and 20mg doses administered intranasally ... Read : Novel intranasal product highly effective in treating migraines.

PCB boss Butt on collision course with govt. over board constitution

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt could well be on track for yet another controversy, as he has suggested some ‘drastic’ amendments in the board’s constitutional draft despite the government already agreeing upon the ‘democratic’ draft constitution. According to sources privy to ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : PCB boss Butt on collision course with govt. over board constitution.

Hitachi Consulting UK Delivers BenPal Benefits Data Management System

Hitachi Consulting UK today announced the delivery of BenPal, an enterprise class integrated pension and benefits management system for JLT Benefit Solutions Limited, the UK benefits consultancy in JLT Group, the international Risk Specialists and Employee Benefits Consultants. The BenPal system enables companies to develop an integrated online strategy for their employee benefits using a [...]