China says weighing evidence in sinking of South Korean warship Seoul blames on North Korea

China weighing evidence in SKorea ship sinking BEIJING - China’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it was still weighing the evidence over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship that Seoul blames on North Korea. China is North Korea’s most important ally, and allegations that Pyongyang is behind the incident have tested Beijing’s ability to .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : China says weighing evidence in sinking of South Korean warship Seoul blames on North Korea.

Costa Rica congress draws ire by voting itself 60 percent pay raise after only month in office

Costa Rica congress votes itself 60% pay raise SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Costa Rica’s unicameral congress is drawing criticism by voting itself a 60 percent pay raise less than a month after legislators took office. Congress members’ salaries will rise to about $8,400 a month if the bill is enacted. President Laura Chinchilla said Tuesday she will .... Source article  : Costa Rica congress draws ire by voting itself 60 percent pay raise after only month in office.

Former Detroit mayor spends first night in prison after plea for leniency fails

Ex-Detroit mayor spends first night in prison DETROIT - Kwame Kilpatrick spent his first night in prison after the former Detroit mayor known for his exceptional speaking skills failed to persuade a judge to show him compassion and send him home to his family. All Kilpatrick’s swagger and professions of love for family, God and the city .... Source article  : Former Detroit mayor spends first night in prison after plea for leniency fails.

Hat trick for Bihar's Super 30, all students crack IIT

PATNA - All 30 students of Super 30, a free coaching centre in Bihar, have cracked the highly competitive Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) for the third consecutive year, the institute announced Wednesday. “We are really upbeat and celebrating the 100 percent success for the third consecutive year as all 30 students have cracked ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hat trick for Bihar’s Super 30, all students crack IIT.

WalMart iPhone 3GS at $97

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) If you ever had a wish to buy an iPhone, this is perhaps the best time you should commit yourself for the iPhone purchase as WalMart is giving away iPhone 3GS at a bargain price tag of $97. The sale is staring today for a brand new entry level 16 ... Read more : WalMart iPhone 3GS at $97.

CID Vascular Sponsors Tech News & Trends at Euro PCR 2010

PARIS, May 26, 2010 - CID Vascular, a leader in interventional medicine, is sponsoring Tech News & Trends at Euro PCR on May 26th in Paris. The two-hour session will explore issues surrounding the complex decisions doctors must make when implanting coronary stents in patients with conditions that affect blood clotting. Two live cases performed [...]

Britain's government sets out legislative program after historic and messy election

UK government sets out legislative program LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II has opened Parliament nearly 60 times, but she will have an unfamiliar task Tuesday as she sets out the legislative program of a coalition government - the country’s first since World War II. Amid centuries-old tradition featuring cannon fire, Yeoman Guards, mounted cavalry and glittering carriages, .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Britain’s government sets out legislative program after historic and messy election.

New method to create field-effect transistors

WASHINGTON - Scientists in the U.S. say they have made thin films of nanotubes with ink-jet printers to create field-effect transistors - the basic element in integrated circuits. While the scientists admitted their technique doesn’t exactly scale down to the levels required for modern microprocessors, the Rice University researchers said it would be useful to inventors ... Read more >>>.

Report: Authorities examining whether to look at other charges in connection with doping probe

Report: Authorities looking into expanding probe NEW YORK - Federal authorities investigating accusations that Lance Armstrong and other top cyclists engaged in doping are looking into whether they should expand their probe to include other charges involving fraud, The New York Times reported on Tuesday night. Investigators are particularly interested in whether money from the United States .... Read the original article  : Report: Authorities examining whether to look at other charges in connection with doping probe.

Western Power Gains Stronger Revenue Control and Improves Customer Relations with Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing

CS Week, Nashville, Tenn. ??? May 25, 2010 News Facts Western Power (www.wpcorp.com.au/) , an electricity network corporation owned by the Western Australian Government, implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing (www.oracle.com/us/industries/utilities/046909.html) as an independent billing system to enable the company to manage network charges and bill retailers directly. Recently, the [...]