Did 'boobquake' really spark off Taiwan tremor?

LONDON - An Iranian cleric’s claim that showing skin causes earthquakes was almost proved to be true, after Taiwan experienced a temblor coinciding with women across the globe baring their breasts in defiance, a media report said Tuesday. Cleric Kazem Sedighi had said April 12: “Many women who do not dress modestly… lead young men astray, .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Did ‘boobquake’ really spark off Taiwan tremor?.

Requiem for the floppy: Sony to stop sales

LONDON - Sony has announced it will stop selling floppy disks from March 2011 because of falling sales, a media report said hereTuesday. The Japanese electronics giant had stopped selling the disks in many international markets earlier this year due to low demand and competition from other storage media such as online storage and ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Requiem for the floppy: Sony to stop sales.

'Rally against' terrorism: India to SAARC

THIMPHU - India Tuesday asked its South Asian neighbours to unite in the fight against terrorism by ratifying a regional anti-terror agreement signed by South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations two years ago. "Terrorism poses a serious danger to the economic stability of any civilised society. The South Asian region is particularly afflicted by ... Read more »».

Federal judge to decide if University of Wyoming can bar 1960s radical Ayers from speaking

Ruling in Ayers case expected Tuesday CASPER, Wyo. - A federal judge is expected to decide Tuesday whether a 1960s radical thrust into the spotlight during the 2008 presidential campaign should be allowed to speak at the University of Wyoming. U.S. District Judge William Downes heard more than five hours of testimony and arguments Monday ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Federal judge to decide if University of Wyoming can bar 1960s radical Ayers from speaking.

Baby boomers ageing to be self-reliant

TORONTO - Baby boomers are retiring healthy, financially secure and with a desire to travel, according to a new demographic study. “They’ve been independent their entire lives. They won’t stop being self-reliant when they get old and sick,” says University of Montr??al (UM) demographer Jacques L??gar??. Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1966. ... Read more : Baby boomers ageing to be self-reliant.

Brazil to track undertrials with electronic devices

Rio de Janeiro, April 27 (IANS/EFE) In an effort to cope with the growing space crunch in the country’s jails, Brazil is considering release of undertrial prisoners and tracking them with electronic bracelets and ankle cuffs. “Between 75,000 and 80,000 prisoners can serve their sentences while being tracked electronically,” the director of the National Penitentiary Department, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brazil to track undertrials with electronic devices.

Illinois firefighters rescue dog from mechanized recliner chair; owner says dog fine

Ill. firefighters rescue dog from recliner chair NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Three suburban Chicago firefighters rescued a small dog that became trapped inside a mechanized recliner chair by sawing the piece of furniture apart. Eighty-seven-year-old owner Ken Makris says his terrier, Ebonyser, has nerve damage following his Thursday night ordeal but that he is “coming along fine.” Firefighters who ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Illinois firefighters rescue dog from mechanized recliner chair; owner says dog fine.

India's Catholic church prepares to prevent scandals

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Catholic leaders in India are drawing up procedures to prevent scandals and tackle them if they happen, though the country has been spared the child abuse controversies rocking the church in Western countries, Christian leaders say. “The church is strictly a moralistic organisation, but the sad fact is that aberrations do happen. And this .... Original source  : India’s Catholic church prepares to prevent scandals.

4 senators raise privacy concerns about Facebook expansion, call for simpler user controls

Senators see privacy problem in Facebook expansion SAN FRANCISCO - Four U.S. senators want Facebook to make it easier for its more than 400 million users to protect their privacy as the website develops new outlets to share personal information. The call for simpler privacy controls came in a letter that the senators plan to send Tuesday .... Read the original article  : 4 senators raise privacy concerns about Facebook expansion, call for simpler user controls.

National Basketball Association Joins Roster At Licensing International Expo

Expo to Take Place June 8-10, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. - NEW YORK, April 26, 2010 - Licensing International Expo, the world's leading marketplace for buying and selling Intellectual property rights, announced today that the National Basketball Association (NBA) will be joining the list of the prestigious brand licensors as a first time exhibitor. Licensing International Expo [...]

Art world, politicians remember artist Jeanne-Claude, 'The Gates' creator with husband Christo

Art world remembers artist Jeanne-Claude in NYC NEW YORK - Members of the art world gathered Monday to remember “The Gates” co-creator Jeanne-Claude as a passionate, uncompromising creative force who fought tirelessly to bring giant art projects to fruition with her husband Christo. “I’ve had the honor of meeting many artists in my life, but Jeanne-Claude was ... Read : Art world, politicians remember artist Jeanne-Claude, ‘The Gates’ creator with husband Christo.