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Kurla psycho killer arrested
MUMBAI - A psycho-killer wanted in the rape and murder of three minor girls in Kurla suburb of north-east Mumbai was arrested Thursday, police said. “We arrested 19-year-old Javed Shaikh and presented him in the Vikhroli Court. He has been remanded to police custody for 14 days,” said zonal Deputy Commissioner of Police Dilip Sawant. ... Read more : Kurla psycho killer arrested.
Obama to meet with co-chairmen of independent panel investigating Gulf oil spill
Obama to meet Gulf oil spill panel chairmen WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama plans to hold his first meeting with the co-chairmen of an independent commission investigating the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Obama was to meet Tuesday with Bob Graham, a former Florida governor and U.S. senator, and William K. Reilly, ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama to meet with co-chairmen of independent panel investigating Gulf oil spill.
Men 'less enthusiastic about work than women': UK study
LONDON - A UK study has found that men are less enthusiastic about work than women until retirement time comes, when they are seen bouncing back with renewed interest in their jobs. The research, which was carried out by University of Portsmouth scientists, Darren Van Laar and Simon Easton, comes as the Government plans to raise ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Men ‘less enthusiastic about work than women’: UK study.
Fake encounter in Kashmir: Imperatives for a thorough investigation
NEW DELHI - The Union Government, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the Army are seized with the investigations into the alleged fake encounter by some Army personnel. It is alleged that the Army had, on April 30, declared the elimination of three unidentified infiltrators in ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Fake encounter in Kashmir: Imperatives for a thorough investigation.
Hyundai domestic sales up by about 19 percent
NEW DELHI - Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, continued to be on a growth trajectory with the domestic sales growing by 18.9 percent in June 2010 over the same month last year. HMIL domestic sales in June 2010 was 27,366 as opposed to ... Read more >>.
World shares lower amid China manufacturing slowdown, Europe debt jitters
World markets fall amid China, Europe jitters BANGKOK - World stocks fell Tuesday amid news China’s manufacturing slowed in May and as investors fretted Europe’s shaky government finances could undermine the global economic recovery. Wall Street appeared to be in store for further losses as investors returned to a theme that has troubled markets for ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : World shares lower amid China manufacturing slowdown, Europe debt jitters.
Air China and Aegean Airlines Work Together on Serving Loyal Customers
BEIJING, June 30, 2010 - The Frequent Flyer Program cooperation between the two carriers began June 30th, 2010. The arrangement allows Air China PhoenixMiles members to earn Status Mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Aegean Airlines (airline code: A3), and redeem Award Travel for round trips on all scheduled flights operated and marketed by Aegean Airlines. [...]
Seawings Cool Summer Promotion
DUBAI, UAE, June 1, 2010 - Seawings, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, announced their Cool Summer Surprise promotions to start in June 2010. The 2010 summer season marks the third summer of Seawings operation and, having recently expanded their operating bases to include the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, the majority of these [...]
Marketing Manager job in Dallas, TX
Position: Marketing Manager job in Dallas, TX Location: Dallas, TX Job description: - Collecting and analyzing market data to identify trends/opportunities, designing marketing programs, building realistic budgets for these programs, and creating detailed implementation plans. - Establishing success metrics for assigned projects and programs; measuring and analyzing program performance against metrics. - Understanding and developing campaigns that provide solutions for physician needs. - [...]
Documents hidden for 33 years by Argentine torture survivor reveal fate of 293 prisoners
Secret list shows fate of Argentine disappeared BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Nelida Sosa de Forti almost escaped Argentina’s dictatorship. The airplane’s engines were already running when an air force commander came on board and ordered her and her five sons off the plane. Armed men waiting on the tarmac took them away. After days in a clandestine ... Read more »»».
Man kills 3 judges, himself in central China court shooting spree
Man kills 3 judges, himself in China court BEIJING - A man firing a small automatic weapon burst into a court office in central China on Tuesday, fatally shooting three judges and wounding three other people before killing himself, an official said. The attacker, identified as a 46-year-old head of security at the Lingling district post office .... Original source : Man kills 3 judges, himself in central China court shooting spree.
Delhi doctors begin trials for new diabetes drug
NEW DELHI - Doctors in the national capital are conducting clinical trials for a new diabetes drug which has the potential of ridding patients of insulin injections forever. The trials for Teplizumab are being carried out at the Maulana Azad Medical College and the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital by Dinesh Kumar Dhanwal, the professor ... Read more : Delhi doctors begin trials for new diabetes drug.
Experts discourage younger diabetic patients from using Aspirin
WASHINGTON - Experts are now recommending that low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent heart attacks should be avoided, especially for young diabetic patients. The recommendation says that men younger than 50 and women younger than 60 should not use aspirin. Experts said that the risks ... Read more »»».
Standard of government schools falling: Apex court judge
AGARTALA - Senior Supreme Court judge Mukundakam Sharma Thursday said that although teachers in government schools get higher salaries and facilities, the standard and quality of education in such schools are deteriorating as compared to private ones. Addressing a seminar here on access to justice and socio-economic development in northeast India, Justice Sharma said: “Teachers should .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Two-year Asian management module for Indian students
NEW DELHI - Pearson Learning Solutions, the specialised education wing of global publishing and education giant Pearson Education, has tied up with the Bharti group’s Centum Learning to develop a two-year postgraduate management module for Indian students with a focus on Asian markets, it was announced here. The curriculum, to be designed by Pearson Learning ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Two-year Asian management module for Indian students.
Lady Gaga 'poses as a man for mag'
LONDON - Lady Gaga has reportedly posed as a man for an upcoming issue of Japan’s Vogue Hommes magazine. Pictures that appear to show the singer styled as a boy, sporting a short black crop and a man’s suit have surfaced online. The shots were taken by famed photographer Nick Knight and were arranged by Gaga’s stylist ... Read more »»».
Jesse James' mistress goes nude for infidelity website
MELBOURNE - Jesse James’ mistress Michelle McGee has signed on to strip for a website dedicated to infidelity. According to TMZ, the heavily tattooed woman has struck a lucrative deal to promote a website dedicated to people having affairs and she’ll advocate it in ... Read more »».
Toyota says 270,000 vehicles globally, including Lexus, have faulty engines
Toyota says 270,000 vehicles have faulty engines TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. says around 270,000 vehicles sold worldwide, including luxury Lexus sedans, have faulty engines. It did not say whether it would recall the vehicles. The world’s biggest automaker said Thursday the faulty engines could stall while the vehicles were moving. Of the 270,000 vehicles, around ... Read : Toyota says 270,000 vehicles globally, including Lexus, have faulty engines.
Summary Box: AT&T's new plans are designed to limit data use _ 'All you can eat' is gone
Summary Box: AT&T’s new plans limit data use THE STICK: AT&T is phasing out the plan that lets wireless customers use unlimited data on the iPhone and other smart phones. Instead it will offer two plans with monthly caps on data usage. THE CARROT: The new plans are cheaper than the current plan: $15 or $25 per .... Read the original article : Summary Box: AT&T’s new plans are designed to limit data use _ ‘All you can eat’ is gone.
Hidden Stars - Aquarium
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Exposure to second-hand smoke in the womb may affect long-term health
WASHINGTON - Children born to non-smoking mothers exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy have genetic mutations that may affect long-term health, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study. The abnormalities, which were indistinguishable from those found in newborns of mothers who were active smokers, may affect survival, birth weight and lifelong ... Read more »»».
Millions of Brit women risking health with dangerous diets
LONDON - Millions of British women are putting their health at risk by shunning nutritious foods, health experts have warned. An analysis of more than 100 scientific studies has painted a worrying picture of the dietary habits of the UK’s female ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Millions of Brit women risking health with dangerous diets.
Frost & Sullivan Lauds FCMB ApS for Its Breakthrough Work in Non-invasive Prenatal Testing
LONDON, June 30, 2010 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that it has awarded its prestigious 2010 Scandinavia New Product Innovation Award to FCMB ApS ("FCMB") for its breakthrough work in non-invasive prenatal testing. FCMB is developing a suite of non-invasive prenatal diagnostics based on isolating fetal cells from maternal blood samples. FCMB's diagnostics have the potential [...]
MediSapiens Gets $ 1 Million for World's First Personalized Cancer Medicine Software
HELSINKI, June 1, 2010 - MediSapiens, world's first software company for personalized cancer medicine in oncology clinics and drug development, completed $ 1 million (EUR 0.8 million) seed round investment from Veraventure, ETFIII advised by Eqvitec Partners, VTT Ventures and Lifeline Ventures. MediSapiens is based on scientific research at the VTT Technical Research Centre of [...]
LHC dismisses petition against US drone attacks
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition against US drone attacks in Pakistan, which had asked for a ban on them in the absence of an “agreement or treaty” by the government over the attacks. The petition was moved by Sardar Zaheer Ahmad, in which he requested that the Pakistan government should .... Source article on Gaea Times at : LHC dismisses petition against US drone attacks.
Akshardham case: Gujarat High Court upholds death sentence
GANDHINAGAR - The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday upheld the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court’s verdict awarding death sentence to three accused in the 2002 Akashardham terror attack. A two-member division bench of Justices RM Doshit and KM Thakar upheld the sentence by a POTA court. .... Source : Gaea News Network.
L-Attorney: Former PetroCapital Resources PLC Chairman Sued by Company Shareholder
VADUZ, Liechtenstein, May 31, 2010 - In the continuing story concerning the board room dispute at PetroCapital Resources Plc, which has resulted in the resignation of the founder and most of the board of that company, a notification to the PLUS market regulators and a delisting of the shares of the company, a High Court claim was [...]
Colo. police seek leaping leprechaun after witnesses report costumed man jumping between cars
Police seek mischief maker dressed as leprechaun BOULDER, Colo. - Police responding to reports of a man leaping between cars in a Colorado supermarket parking lot didn’t need a detailed description of the suspect. Boulder Police Sgt. Fred Gerhardt says witnesses on Wednesday reported a man was dressed as a leprechaun and pretending to shoot at people .... Source article : Colo. police seek leaping leprechaun after witnesses report costumed man jumping between cars.
No clowning around: Okla. jail says inmates in pink tops, yellow and white pants easy to find
Okla. inmates’ uniforms make them easy to spot NORMAN, Okla. - Bright orange jail uniforms just weren’t enough to make inmates stand out in one Oklahoma county. Some may say the hot-pink shirts and yellow-and-white striped pants now worn by Cleveland County, Okla., inmates make them look more like clowns than criminals. But sheriff’s officials say the .... Read the original article : No clowning around: Okla. jail says inmates in pink tops, yellow and white pants easy to find.
'Ugliest' dog gives woman love, laughter and a Chihuahua payday by winning world's title
Dog adds beauty to woman’s life, wins ugly crown LOS ANGELES - Princess Abby is missing one eye and a lot of fur. She’s got rabbit ears, a camel’s back and a kangaroo hop. She has mismatched legs, an inverted floppy front foot and a twisted tail. Add a pile of personality and some unusual dance moves .... Source : ‘Ugliest’ dog gives woman love, laughter and a Chihuahua payday by winning world’s title.
Lost pet travels 15 miles across moorland and motorway to reach home!
LONDON -It was nothing short of a miracle when a lost dog was reunited with its owners after a marathon 31-hour trek across four major A roads and miles of treacherous moorland. A family who had given up their whippet-terrier cross Jack for dead looked outside to find him asleep on their doorstep. Exhausted and sore-pawed, the ... Original article on : Lost pet travels 15 miles across moorland and motorway to reach home!.
UK's new government: Thanks Washington, but it's time we made some new friends
UK’s vows to extend hand to neglected allies LONDON - British Foreign Secretary William Hague promised Thursday to woo neglected allies and win new trading partners in an overhaul of the country’s “patchy” foreign policy. In a first major speech since the country’s Conservative-led coalition government took office in May, Hague promised to reach out to nations ... Original article on : UK’s new government: Thanks Washington, but it’s time we made some new friends.
I've had a vasectomy, admits Kiwi PM
WELLINGTON - New Zealand Prime Minister John Key stunned reporters at a recent press conference when he revealed that he has had a vasectomy. The premier disclosed the personal information while providing a new slant on questions about Budget cuts at his post-Cabinet meeting press conference. Key ... Original source on Gaea Times at : I’ve had a vasectomy, admits Kiwi PM.
We are open to all, says Church of England after complaint
LONDON - Following complaints by South Asian Christians that they are not welcome in mainstream churches, the Church of England has assured the community that steps will be taken to reverse the situation and stressed that they are “open to all”. The church’s response came after the BBC Asian Network broadcast a special show earlier .... Source article : We are open to all, says Church of England after complaint.
Author Salman Rushdie says fatwa over 'Satanic Verses' only minor issue now
Rushdie says fatwa only a minor issue now TORONTO - Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie says the death sentence imposed on him by Iran’s late leader no longer affects his daily life, but the issue still hasn’t gone away. Rushdie commented Monday on the fatwa while appearing with author Elie Wiesel, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, for a ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Author Salman Rushdie says fatwa over ‘Satanic Verses’ only minor issue now.
Scientists develop new strategy that may improve cognition
WASHINGTON - US scientists have developed a new strategy that has the potential to improve cognition. For the first time, scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have linked a brain compound called kynurenic acid to cognition, possibly open doors for new ways to enhance memory function and treat catastrophic brain diseases. When researchers decreased ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Scientists develop new strategy that may improve cognition.
Scientist reveals changing biodiversity trends over space and time
WASHINGTON - The distribution of species in space and time changes continually across the globe, according to a new study. Janne Soininen of the University of Helsinki explores a number of recent studies on the topic, synthesizing conclusions from thousands of observations. The study explains how ... Read more : Scientist reveals changing biodiversity trends over space and time.
Maruti Swift New Version Coming
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Maruti Suzuki India is gearing up to meet the increasing competition in the Indian car market. Especially the entry and emergence of the global players like Ford, GM and Hyundai are piling the pressure on the carmaker which commands a major part of the Indian market. It is planning to ... Read more >>.
China supercomputer named second-fastest in global list; United States holds overall lead
China supercomputer named world's second-fastest BEIJING - A Chinese supercomputer has been ranked the world's second-fastest machine in a list issued by U.S. and European researchers, highlighting China's ambitions to become a global technology center. The Nebulae system at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen in southern China came in behind the U.S. Department of Energy's Jaguar ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : China supercomputer named second-fastest in global list; United States holds overall lead.
Pak senate committee on sports to probe 'contentious' England tour-Test selection
LAHORE - The Pakistan Senate Standing Committee on Sports has summoned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials and selectors over the ‘injustice in selection’ of the Test squad currently touring England. Pakistan’s 17-man Test squad, announced during the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka last month, has come under severe criticism from former and current players. It .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Pak senate committee on sports to probe ‘contentious’ England tour-Test selection.
Murray needs to be more aggressive, technically sound to win glory: Rusedski
LONDON - Former British tennis star Greg Rusedski believes that World No. 4 Andy Murray needs to be more aggressive to win glory and repeat a performance similar to the Australian Open. Rusedski criticised Murray’s technique after being knocked out of the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday. Murray, a ... Read more : Murray needs to be more aggressive, technically sound to win glory: Rusedski.
Sustainable Danish Hottie Joins the World Cup
COPENHAGEN, June 30, 2010 - The world's most-travelled hot dog stand is in South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2010 to spread Danish culture and values and to raise money for education of South African bushmen children. The Danish hot dog stand, Hottie, has travelled around the world since 2003. Hottie generates its [...]
Aon Kicks off Four-Year Manchester United Shirt Sponsorship With Global Charity Initiatives
Partners Share Commitment to Positive Youth Development and Healthier Communities MANCHESTER, England, June 1, 2010 - Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), the world's leading risk advisor and human capital consultant, today kicked off its four-year shirt sponsorship of Manchester United with a programme of global charity initiatives designed to promote youth development and healthier communities. The sponsorship was announced on [...]
Greater Precision of Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Lures More End Users, Finds Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, June 30, 2010 - Throughout the world, the awareness of the reliability and affordability of perimeter protection systems has been fuelled by growing risks facing the critical infrastructure sector and rising costs associated with manned guarding services. This awareness has successfully paved the way to the adoption of Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS). (Logo: [...]
SunMizer(TM) Shade Mitigation Tool for Solar Modules to be Introduced in EU at Intersolar Europe 2010
SunMizer Increases Solar Power Harvest When Installed ONLY on Shaded Solar Modules PETALUMA, California, June 1, 2010 - Xandex Inc. and European subsidiary Xandex B.V. will introduce the new SunMizer(TM) shade mitigation tool for photovoltaic modules to the European solar energy industry at Intersolar Europe 2010 in Munich, Germany, June 9-11 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, [...]
Cedar Point says new flume ride popular after delayed start, waits in line up to 1 hour
Cedar Point water ride gets rolling SANDUSKY, Ohio - Cedar Point says its new water ride is making a splash following a delayed opening so its boats could undergo more work. Spokesman Robin Innes says Shoot the Rapids has the makings of a popular attraction at the amusement park in Sandusky. Innes said Wednesday that people who ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cedar Point says new flume ride popular after delayed start, waits in line up to 1 hour.
Louisiana State Museum staging $7.5 million hurricane exhibit
Louisiana museum staging major Katrina exhibit NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana State Museum is using the start of hurricane season to announce a major exhibit that will open this fall. Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond is a $7.5 million exhibit. Museum officials say it will include exhibits connected to the massive storm that hit almost five ... Read more >>>.