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China gives no sign of plans to join US in blaming North Korea over sinking of South warship
China not assigning blame in South Korea sinking BEIJING - China offered no indication Thursday of plans to join the U.S. and its allies in blaming North Korea in the sinking of a South Korean warship, saying the issue remained “extremely complicated.” U.S. officials said Wednesday that China, a key North Korean ally, had indicated it is .... Read the original article : China gives no sign of plans to join US in blaming North Korea over sinking of South warship.
Analysts expect minimal price impact from temporary shutdown of trans-Alaska oil pipeline
Analysts expect little price effect from shutdown JUNEAU, Alaska - Analysts don’t expect a temporary shutdown of the trans-Alaska pipeline system due to an oil spill this week to have much effect, if any, on crude prices and gas supplies. While it could be back up by Thursday, energy economist Doug Reynolds says even a week idled, ... Original article on : Analysts expect minimal price impact from temporary shutdown of trans-Alaska oil pipeline.
Oil rises above $72 in Asia as investors mull how much Europe slowdown will hurt demand
Oil rises above $72 as traders mull Europe impact SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose to above $72 a barrel Thursday in Asia as investors mulled the impact slower European economic growth could have on global crude demand. Benchmark crude for July delivery was up 85 cents to $72.36 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Oil rises above $72 in Asia as investors mull how much Europe slowdown will hurt demand.
AP source: Probe of Afghan civilian deaths focusing on about 10 members of Stryker brigade
AP source: Afghan probe focuses on Stryker brigade WASHINGTON - About 10 members of an Army unit based at Fort Lewis, Wash., are under investigation for as many as three civilian deaths in Afghanistan, along with other potential wrongdoing, a senior military official said Monday. The official did not have details of the investigation but confirmed that ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP source: Probe of Afghan civilian deaths focusing on about 10 members of Stryker brigade.
More medical checks needed to curb diabetes epidemic in China: Expert
NEW DELHI - China is in the grips of a diabetes epidemic that will only continue to grow unless a comprehensive diagnosis mechanism is put in place, according to a leading expert. Ji Linong, who heads the Chinese Diabetes Society, ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : More medical checks needed to curb diabetes epidemic in China: Expert.
Sahal Kaushik, The IIT Whizkid!
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The IIT topper from Delhi Sahal Kaushik does not look any different from any teenager you will see in the neighborhood, but there is something special about this boy. The 14 year old who is still not comfortable with all the attention he has been getting after the declaration of ... Read : Sahal Kaushik, The IIT Whizkid!.
His broken leg healed, Panthers LT Jordan Gross vows to keep football fun 2010
Back from injury, Panthers LT Gross has new look CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jordan Gross has shed the cast and crutches. The grimace is gone, too. On the field this week for the first time since breaking his right leg in a gruesome injury late last season, the anchor of Carolina’s offensive line is smiling more as part .... Original source : His broken leg healed, Panthers LT Jordan Gross vows to keep football fun 2010.
Now senior citizens' clubs in all Haryana cities
CHANDIGARH - Haryana will establish senior citizens’ clubs in all cities across the state to take care of the elderly. Announcing this at Panchkula town near here Wednesday, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that annual financial assistance of Rs.500,000 would be given to each of the senior citizens’ clubs. Hooda said that day-care centres and .... Source : Now senior citizens’ clubs in all Haryana cities.
Systech International and Videojet Brazil Partner to Meet Brazil's Emerging Pharmaceutical Regulatory Requirements
Videojet Brazil will sell, install and support the Systech serialization solution, enabling life science manufacturers distributing product in Brazil to efficiently address track and trace initiatives BRUSSELS, Belgium and SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 26, 2010 - Systech International, innovator of Packaging Execution Systems (PES) (www.systech-tips.com/pes.php), and Videojet Brazil, a leading supplier of encoding and marking solutions, today [...]
Avoid frivolous lawsuits, ministries advised
NEW DELHI - Avoid frivolous lawsuits, the law and justice ministry has told other ministries and departments in an important communication as the government tries to shed the dubious tag of being the “biggest litigant” that only adds to the huge pile-up of cases in courts across the country. The advice was sent as part of .... Original source : Avoid frivolous lawsuits, ministries advised.
International Law Firms to Combine as SNR Denton
US-based Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and UK-based Denton Wilde Sapte announce plans to create elite client-focused firm with 1,400 lawyers in 18 countries NEW YORK and LONDON, May 26, 2010 - Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP (SNR) and Denton Wilde Sapte LLP (Denton) announce their management boards have recommended combining to create an integrated global firm. The [...]
Some spat-upon NYC bus drivers take months of paid time off; union cites psychological trauma
Some spat-upon NYC bus drivers take months off NEW YORK - New York City bus drivers took an average of two paid months off last year after being spat upon by upset riders. The indignity is considered an assault under the drivers’ union contract. That entitles them to take a paid break. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Monday .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Oz woman tackles 3m carpet python to save her pet dog
Melbourne, May 26 (ANI): A Bushland Beach woman has revealed that she did not think twice about tackling a 3m carpet python after it coiled itself around her pet dog. Goicoechea Drive resident Brenda van Bovene said when she heard the desperate cries of her 11-year-old Australian .... Original source : Oz woman tackles 3m carpet python to save her pet dog.
JMM-BJP - from friend to foe and friend again?
RANCHI - In the shifting sands of political equations in Jharkhand, nothing is quite as it seems. The ruling JMM and the BJP may have just parted ways but most leaders of both parties are not averse to joining hands again, say sources, even as the Congress explores possibilities of forming an alternative government. According to .... Read the original article : here.
Andhra government to rebuild collapsed temple tower
HYDERABAD - The “Rajagopuram” towering entrance to the 15th century Srikalahasti temple in Chittoor district that collapsed Wednesday night will be rebuilt with the assistance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah announced Thursday. “We will approach the Archaeological Survey of India to rebuild the Rajagopuram in a ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Andhra government to rebuild collapsed temple tower.
International meeting to enact deforestation measures opens in Oslo
Int’l conference to save forests opens in Oslo OSLO, Norway - Last December, an international conference on climate change approved global plans prevent deforestation. But those plans have not been implemented, and now a smaller meeting of nations in Oslo will try Thursday to find ways to start to put them in place - even if ... Read more : International meeting to enact deforestation measures opens in Oslo.
Study: Reputation-conscious youth are least likely to trust social networking sites
Image-conscious youth rein in social networking CHICAGO - What's that? A young college grad lecturing her elders about online privacy? It might go against conventional wisdom, but a new report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project is adding fuel to the argument that young people are fast becoming the gurus of online reputation .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Study: Reputation-conscious youth are least likely to trust social networking sites.
Power's Play: Points leader Will Power eyeing breakthrough at Indy 500
Job secure, Power eyeing Indy 500 breakthrough INDIANAPOLIS - A year ago, Will Power came to the Indy 500 hoping to simply finish. His mental checklist before the race went something like this: Don’t take any unnecessary chances; keep the car intact; don’t give Roger Penske a reason to look elsewhere for a third driver. Check. Check. Check. Power .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Power’s Play: Points leader Will Power eyeing breakthrough at Indy 500.
Mirial and Spire Global Together for Desktop Video Conferencing Expansion
MILAN, May 26, 2010 - Mirial, Italian provider of products and solutions for audio/video communication over convergent networks, announced a new strategic partnership with Spire Global, the exclusive U.S. Sales, Marketing and Support arm for Sony's IPELA(R) line of IP-based video conferencing endpoints and accessory products. Spire Global and Mirial share the objective of expanding [...]
NH tourism division launches 2nd annual "Dream Vacation" photo contest
NH tourism launches dream vacation contest CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire’s 2nd annual “Dream Vacation” photo contest is under way. The program, which runs through September 6, features an online photo contest, with the winner receiving a vacation package worth $2,500. Participants have to download and print a sign that reads “I Love it Here” and then ... Original source on Gaea Times at : NH tourism division launches 2nd annual “Dream Vacation” photo contest.