Thursday, April 22, 2010
RSS- Breaking News
- |
- Entertainment
- |
- Sports
- |
- Newsletter
- |
- Politics
- |
- Science
- |
- Technology
- |
- Gadgets
- |
- Business
- |
- Health
- |
- Law
- |
- Pet
- More
Airlines group says industry lost over $1.7 billion from ash cloud disruptions over Europe
IATA: airlines lost over $1.7BN in ash chaos BERLIN - The International Air Transport Association says disruptions to European air travel from the volcanic ash cloud have cost the industry at least $1.7 billion. IATA says airlines lost revenues of $400 million each day during the first three days of grounding. The group’s chief executive says the scale ... Original article on : Airlines group says industry lost over $1.7 billion from ash cloud disruptions over Europe.
Obama's top aide on battling the bulge
NEW YORK - US President Barack Obama’s press secretary, Robert Gibbs, has revealed that the work pressure during the leader’s election campaign took its toll on his health. But the 39-year-old has also admitted that he is now relaxed into his ... Read more »».
Asian stock markets gain on US corporate earnings, jump in oil price; Europe mixed
Asian markets rise on earnings, Europe mixed BANGKOK - Asian stocks markets mostly shot higher Wednesday as robust U.S. earnings offered further evidence of recovery in the world’s biggest economy. European shares were mixed. Some of the region’s major benchmarks were up 1.5 percent or more while oil jumped above $84 a barrel. The dollar rose against .... Source : Asian stock markets gain on US corporate earnings, jump in oil price; Europe mixed.
Former CEO of Tudor Capital Mark Houghton-Berry Joins Saffar Holdings' Board of Directors
DUBAI, UAE, April 20, 2010 - Saffar Holdings (Saffar), the MENA region investment specialist, today announced that Mark Houghton-Berry, the former CEO of Tudor Capital UK, has joined the Company's Board of Directors. "Mark brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience to Saffar, having run the UK arm of one of the world's [...]
Court-martial of Navy SEAL accused in prisoner-abuse case opens in Iraq
Court-martial of Navy SEAL opens in Iraq BAGHDAD - Opening arguments began Wednesday in the court-martial of a Navy SEAL accused in the abuse of an Iraqi prisoner suspected of masterminding the killings in 2004 of four U.S. private security contractors. Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas, wearing his blue Navy uniform, appeared in a military courtroom .... Original source : Court-martial of Navy SEAL accused in prisoner-abuse case opens in Iraq.
Is too much insulin bad for the heart?
WASHINGTON - Using insulin to treat diabetes could be harmful if the patient has chronic high blood pressure (BP), says the latest research. Insulin is a hormone that controls the levels of glucose, a key source of energy, in our blood via its effects on the liver, muscle, and fat cells. How insulin affects the ... Read : Is too much insulin bad for the heart?.
SJMSoM Reports Record Placements
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- There is no dearth of management institutes in India these days but not all of them can boast of good placements amidst the times of troubled economy. However, the Shailesh J Mehta School of Management in Mumbai or SJMSoM is an exception as it seems from its placements track records of ... Read more : SJMSoM Reports Record Placements.
Musicians to promote traditional Arabic music
Abu Dhabi, April 21 (IANS/WAM) Musicians across the Gulf region will gather here in May for a music festival that aims to promote traditional Arabic music. The 10-day ‘Sounds of Arabia’ music festival will be held May 6-16 and will include a special concert titled ‘Sound of Emirates’. The ‘Sound of Emirates’ aims to highlight .... Source : Musicians to promote traditional Arabic music.
Apple Earnings Almost Doubled
San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) The technology Giant Apple Inc. posted that they have doubled its sales of its popular iPhone for the same quarter a year ago. This increase in sales made their profit jump 90% from the previous year. Apart from iPhone, the sales of its iPod music players and Mac computers were also .... Read the original article : Apple Earnings Almost Doubled.
Personal music players can imperil hearing
WASHINGTON - Young people who listen to personal music players for several hours a day at high volume could imperil their hearing, an expert warns. Peter Rabinowitz, professor at Yale University School of Medicine, says music devices like the MP3 players can generate levels of sound in excess of 120 decibels, almost as intense as a .... Original source : Personal music players can imperil hearing.
MarketsandMarkets: BRIC Diabetes Drugs Market Worth US$8.7 Billion By 2014
DALLAS, Texas, April 20, 2010 - The report on BRIC Diabetes Drugs Market (www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/bric-diabetes-199.html) analyzes the market for oral drugs and injectables in BRIC economies over the period 2009 to 2014. The report measures and forecasts the BRIC market for diabetes drugs; and analyzes the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities. Browse more than 15 market [...]
Now IPL's event management firms, broadcaster under scanner
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI - A probe into financial deals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was broad-based Wednesday with search operations on three of its event management and broadcast firms in Mumbai, even as a case was registered to investigate the foreign exchange violations by its franchises. A team of over 50 officials of the Directorate of ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Now IPL’s event management firms, broadcaster under scanner.
Winston & Strawn Litigation Partner Joins American Discovery as CEO
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2010 - American Discovery (www.americandiscovery.com/ ), a global leader of document review, substantive legal research, contract management, and other legal outsourcing services today announced that David M. Hickey has joined American Discovery as CEO. Mr. Hickey brings more than 20 years of litigation experience to American Discovery, joining from Winston & Strawn, LLP where he [...]
Barat comes, bride 'goes'
A bride waiting in the wings to be married soon died shortly after the marriage procession reached her home in Bihar. The bizarre incident took place at Shiva village under Andharatharhi block in north Bihar’s Madhubani district on Wednesday afternoon. Reports said the marriage of 19-year-old Jaimoon Khatoon, close of a tailor Abdul Hafij, was to be ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Barat comes, bride ‘goes’.
Snakes are a family to Sunder of Karnataka
B R HILLS - A snake lover in B R Hills region of Karnataka is a unique attraction for people here, as following his love for reptiles he doesn’t hesitate even kissing dangerous snakes. Sunder, an astrologer by profession, has a deep ... Read more »».
Funeral to be held for civil rights leader Benjamin L. Hooks who died in Memphis at age 85
Benjamin L. Hooks to be laid to rest in Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn. - After years of fighting for social justice, civil rights leader Benjamin L. Hooks will be laid to rest. Political leaders and Hooks’ peers in the civil rights movement from across the country are expected to attend his funeral in Memphis on Wednesday. The 85-year-old former ... Original article on : Funeral to be held for civil rights leader Benjamin L. Hooks who died in Memphis at age 85.
Bihar poors embrace Buddhism
About 100 children belonging to downtrodden, poor families embraced Buddhism in Bihar and vowed to spread the message of Buddha. All the children who included 77 boys and 15 girls hail from various villages in central Bihar’s Nalanda district where Buddha is believed to have stayed for some months after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. The children .... Source article : Bihar poors embrace Buddhism.
States asked to phase out tourism from tiger habitats
NEW DELHI - The central government has sent advisories to states asking them to phase out tourism in and around tiger reserves, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said Wednesday. "Advisories have been issued to tiger range states for regulating tourist visitation in tiger reserves. Further, guidelines have also been issued to phase out tourism activities from the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : States asked to phase out tourism from tiger habitats.
ONGC Recruitment 2010: ONGC India Careers
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has invited applications for recruitment in various posts. The Fortune-Global 500 Company is the first ever Indian organization to be listed in the 'World's Most Admired Companies 2007. The company will absorb energetic young talents having an excellent academic back ground. Engineers/Geo-scientists, MBAs, .... Source article : ONGC Recruitment 2010: ONGC India Careers.
BCCI may take tough decisions on IPL, Modi
NEW DELHI - The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Wednesday hinted that it would not hesitate to take tough decisions to protect its image which has taken a hit due to the Indian Premier League (IPL) controversy. Interacting with media, the BCCI’s Media and Finance .... Source : Gaea News Network.
New Oracle?? VM Templates for Oracle Applications Now Available
Oracle VM Templates for the Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1, Oracle's JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.0 and Oracle's PeopleSoft 9.1 Help Customers Speed Installation Time and Reduce Maintenance Costs COLLABORATE 2010, LAS VEGAS, NV ??? April 20, 2010 News Facts Enabling customers to save time and money through rapid application deployment, Oracle today announced [...]