Amid concerns about ash cloud and state funeral, Polish investigators examine black boxes

Poland closes most air space due to volcanic ash WARSAW, Poland - Polish investigators have begun examining the one of three black boxes from the plane crash that killed the president and 95 others, after Russian officials said their study of the boxes suggested pilot error was to blame. Poland is preparing for a state ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Amid concerns about ash cloud and state funeral, Polish investigators examine black boxes.

Thai Red Shirt protest leader climbs down hotel facade with rope to flee police raid

Thai protester climbs out hotel to evade capture BANGKOK - Thailand’s political crisis took a surreal twist Friday when an anti-government protest leader climbed down a hotel facade with a rope to evade arrest and drove off with two police officers taken hostage by his supporters. Arisman Pongruangrong’s escapade was the latest embarrassment for the government, which .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Thai Red Shirt protest leader climbs down hotel facade with rope to flee police raid.

Don't fear Maoists, top cop tells security forces

RAIPUR - Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Vishwa Ranjan’s directive to security forces is simple: “Don’t fear Maoists.” Ranjan Friday told policemen and paramilitary personnel deployed in areas dominated by the rebels through an open letter to boost their morale following the killing of 76 security personnel this month. “It’s not the time for police and .... Source  : Don’t fear Maoists, top cop tells security forces.

Salil Ankola ordered to vacate flat

April 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Cricketer-turned actor Salil Ankola is once again in the news for his alcoholism. After barely managing to hold onto his family Ankola’s errant ways has reportedly cost him his accommodation in Mumbai. According to a report, Ankola was asked to vacate his flat no 401 in Elisha Apartments in Bandra, .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Salil Ankola ordered to vacate flat.

Dark chocolate good for liver disease patients

WASHINGTON - Doctors could soon be prescribing a dose of dark chocolate to help patients with liver disease, according to a new Spanish research. The study suggests that dark chocolate can benefit patients suffering from liver cirrhosis and from dangerously high blood pressure in their abdomen. It contains potent anti-oxidants, which reduce the post-prandial (after-meal) blood pressure .... Original source  : Dark chocolate good for liver disease patients.

Woman barred from every British pub

LONDON - A woman has become the first person in Britain to be banned from every pub in the country following “years of drunken mayhem”. Laura Hall was imposed a Drinking Banning Order by magistrates in Kidderminster, Worcs. She is banned from buying or drinking alcohol in all pubs, clubs and shops for two years after ... Read more »».

Coroner confirms crocodile killed Australian girl, urges public to be aware of dangers

Coroner confirms crocodile killed Australian girl DARWIN, Australia - An 11-year-old girl who was pulled underwater while swimming in a Northern Territory creek last year was killed by a crocodile, the coroner confirmed Friday, urging residents to be more aware of the dangers. Briony Goodsell’s mangled remains were found a day after she disappeared while cooling off ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Coroner confirms crocodile killed Australian girl, urges public to be aware of dangers.

Indian priest accused of paedophilia under house arrest in Italy

Teramo (Italy), April 16 (IANS/AKI) An Indian priest who confessed to sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in central Italy has been placed under house arrest. The priest, identified only as David, was transferred to an unnamed location, believed to be a local convent after being charged with sexual violence in the town of Teramo, 175 km .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indian priest accused of paedophilia under house arrest in Italy.

Osama bin Laden has a page on Facebook

LONDON - Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is reportedly using social networking website Facebook as a platform to show videos and speeches to Islamic militants. According to reports, Osama has a page named "The leader of the Mujahideen, Osama bin Laden" and his address is .... Original article  : Osama bin Laden has a page on Facebook.

Hotel Stays: A High Price to Pay for Little Customer Service or a Fair Deal?

LONDON, April 15, 2010 - hotel.info, the free online hotel reservation service with over 210,000 hotels worldwide, has investigated how satisfied the customers who have used it to book rooms have been with the service provided by the hotel. On the basis of over one million hotel ratings, www.hotel.info specifically analysed the value-for-money assessments submitted for [...]