Sunday, May 30, 2010

No CBI probe into drug mafia nexus case, Goa tells court


PANAJI - Going against the recommendations of the police, the Goa government Friday told the Bombay High Court that it is not willing to hand over the probe into the police-politician-drug mafia nexus to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Panaji bench of the high court had directed the government to formally state if it ... Original article on : No CBI probe into drug mafia nexus case, Goa tells court.

Railways cancel four trains after Gyaneshwari Express mishap


KOLKATA - In the wake of blast and collision of the Mumbai bound Gyaneshwari Express in West Midnapore District, the South Eastern Railway on Friday cancelled four trains and diverted several other trians. Four trains have been cancelled, as trains were not .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Reliance Infra transfers 433 MW capacity to Reliance Power


MUMBAI - The Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group controlled Reliance Infrastructure has transferred 433 MW of power generation capacity valued at Rs.1,095 crore to another firm in the group, Reliance Power. The transferred assets comprise 220 MW at Samalkot in Andhra Pradesh, 165 MW in Kerala and 48 MW in Goa. “With this acquisition and commissioning of ... Read more >>>.

Vanessa Aiello Joins RPMC as Client Services Director


Former Senior IOC Marketing Exec Will Lead Key Global Client Relationships LONDON, May 27, 2010 - Vanessa Aiello joins RPMC (www.rpmc.com) as Client Services Director. The appointment was announced today by Paul Kingsley, CEO of RPMC Europe. Ms. Aiello will operate out of London and be charged with leading key global client relationships for RPMC, whose clients include [...]

Four policemen killed in Pakistan


ISLAMABAD - Four policemen were killed in an ambush by gunmen in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, media reports said Friday. Gunmen attacked a police vehicle in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, killing four policemen, including an officer in charge of security issues, Xinhua reported quoting Express TV. .... Source  : Four policemen killed in Pakistan.

Dieting alone cannot help stave off type 2 diabetes


WASHINGTON - Dieting to shed weight is on its own not enough to stave off diabetes in people with sarcopenia - low skeletal muscle mass and strength, a study has claimed. Sarcopenia is often found in obese people and older adults and it has been hypothesized that it puts individuals .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dieting alone cannot help stave off type 2 diabetes.

FDA to adopt better sunscreen labels, but not in time for summer


Sunscreen changes expected, but not before summer WASHINGTON - A clearer, more meaningful standard for sunscreen labels is coming soon to a lotion near you, but not in time for the summer beach season that kicks off this Memorial Day weekend. The Food and Drug Administration is working to finish new labeling rules that have been years ... Read more >>>.

Jaya Bachchan turns down Rajya Sabha nomination


LUCKNOW - Actress-politician Jaya Bachchan has turned down the Rajya Sabha nomination offered to her by the Samajwadi Party, party leaders here said Friday. Bachchan, who was renominated for a second term by SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, sent a message from Istanbul. The nomination for a second term was seen as a rebuff to .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Jaya Bachchan turns down Rajya Sabha nomination.

Top 10 Laptop Computers in 2010


As we listed up Top 10 laptops in 2009, we are continuing with that effort to bring you the list of top 10 laptops in 2010. With a handful of laptops available in the market, its not an easy task to pick up the best 10. After an extensive research we were able to queue .... Original source  : Top 10 Laptop Computers in 2010.

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Cutting salt intake could reduce BP in dialysis patients


WASHINGTON - Kidney patients trying to control their blood pressure should cut their salt intake to reduce fluid build-up in the blood, suggests an Indian-origin scientist. According to an analysis, led by Dr. Rajiv Agarwal, (Indiana University School of Medicine and Roudebush VA Medical Center) ... Read : Cutting salt intake could reduce BP in dialysis patients.

Canada treating Indian agencies like KGB, says Dosanjh


TORONTO - Blasting the Canadian authorities for denying visas to Indian security officials, former Canadian health minister and Indo-Canadian leader Ujjal Dosanjh said Ottawa was treating the Indian security agencies like the erstwhile KGB. “Will they dare do this to the Chinese or Israelis? Never. I am very angry about how the Canadian government is treating .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Canada treating Indian agencies like KGB, says Dosanjh.

Construction sign flashes passionate lyrics to rush-hour motorists in central Wisconsin


Road construction sign woos Wisconsin motorists STEVENS POINT, Wis. - A digital construction sign along a central Wisconsin interstate has been flashing a rock-inspired passionate message to passing motorists. The sign near Stevens Point spelled out “Danger Danger,” ”High Voltage,” ”When We Touch, “When We Kiss,” to rush-hour drivers Thursday. The words are borrowed from the song “Danger! ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Construction sign flashes passionate lyrics to rush-hour motorists in central Wisconsin.

Dolphins, sea lions going on guard at Washington submarine base to detect swimmers


Dolphins, sea lions going on guard at Wash. base BREMERTON, Wash. - The Navy says dolphins and sea lions will stand guard this year at a Washington state submarine base to detect any underwater swimmers who might approach the base on Hood Canal. The Navy is keeping security details secret, but the environmental impact statement for the ... Read more : Dolphins, sea lions going on guard at Washington submarine base to detect swimmers.

Nepal PM falls prey to email hoax, not to quit


KATHMANDU - Faced with an unparalleled constitutional crisis from midnight, Nepal’s embattled Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal Friday fell prey to an email hoax that said he was ready to quit within 48 hours if the opposition agreed to bail the nation out. “I am ready to resign within two days to pave the way for ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Nepal PM falls prey to email hoax, not to quit.

Pakistan restoring access to YouTube, but will block videos deemed offensive to Muslims


Pakistan to restore YouTube, block certain videos ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will restore access to YouTube but will block videos offensive to Muslims that are posted on the video-sharing site, the government said Wednesday. A number of high-profile websites were blocked in Pakistan last week over offensive content, such as a Facebook page that urges users to post ... Read more >>>.

Was Ardi, the oldest hominid skeleton, a human or an ape?


LONDON - A debate has erupted over the classification of Ardipithecus ramidus - popularly called Ardi - as to whether it was more human or an ape. Researchers are questioning the classification of the oldest hominid skeleton - dated ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Was Ardi, the oldest hominid skeleton, a human or an ape?.

NC bill would force local vote before city broadband that competes with phone, cable companies


Bill would limit NC cities starting broadband RALEIGH, N.C. - Becky and Dale Carlson are relying on fast and cheap Internet access as they sell photos and online greeting cards in the home business they hope will carry them into retirement. So Becky Carlson said she opposes a legislative proposal that would make it harder for cities .... Original article  : NC bill would force local vote before city broadband that competes with phone, cable companies.

Paes-Dlouhy advance to second round


PARIS - India’s Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic advanced to the doubles second round with a hard fought victory over Sweden’s Johan Brunstrom and Jean-Julien Rojer of Netherland Antilles in the French Open. Defending champions Paes and Dlouhy, seeded third, battled past Brunstrom and Rojer 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-5 in a rain-affected ... Read more : Paes-Dlouhy advance to second round.

Premier League Clubs Count the Cost of the World Cup


EMB research shows top stars are more likely to fall prey to long-term injuries in coming season EPSOM, UK, May 28, 2010 - English Premier League clubs are likely to find themselves GBP15-20 million out-of-pocket in lost wages due to the extra injuries suffered by their players in the 2010/11 season after taking part in this summer's World [...]

Acentic Allows Hotels to Gain Versatility for In-Room Entertainment Regardless of Network Infrastructure


Company launches Panorama IP for consistent high quality entertainment and information services to guests and hotel staff COLOGNE, Germany, May 27, 2010 - Acentic, a leading supplier of digital interactive TV (iTV) systems for the hotel industry, announced today that it has launched Panorama IP, which enables hotels with structured ethernet cabling to deliver an outstanding HD experience [...]

Harley-Davidson Museum hosts exhibit on motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel


Harley-Davidson Museum hosts Evel Knievel exhibit MILWAUKEE - The Harley-Davidson Museum is hosting an exhibit on motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel. Wednesday marks the 35th anniversary of his Wembley Stadium jump in London, where he crashed and broke his back while trying to jump over 13 buses. “True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel” will run from July .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Harley-Davidson Museum hosts exhibit on motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel.

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