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Bellevue Iowa Parade Tragedy
BELLEVUE (GaeaTimes.com)- The Bellevue Police on Sunday evening mentioned to media sources that a 60-year-old Iowa woman who was admitted to the University of Iowa Hospital at Iowa City on Sunday morning in critical condition had not been able to recuperate from her injury and died. Police however have not disclosed the identity of .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Oil falls slightly to near $78 in Asia as traders eye possible Gulf of Mexico hurricane
Oil falls toward $78 as traders eye Gulf storm SINGAPORE - Oil prices dropped slightly to near $78 a barrel Monday in Asia as traders kept a close eye on damage a possible hurricane could cause rigs in the Gulf of Mexico this week. Benchmark crude for August delivery was down 25 cents to $78.61 a barrel ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oil falls slightly to near $78 in Asia as traders eye possible Gulf of Mexico hurricane.
India, Pakistan asked to add cruise missiles to Lahore MoU
TORONTO - A Canadian-led panel of retired civilian and military officials from India and Pakistan has called upon the two countries to update the Lahore memorandum of understanding on easing tensions between them. Called the Ottawa Dialogue and led by University of Ottawa professor Peter Jones, the initiative is part of track-II diplomacy to defuse problems [..] Read the original article: here.
Israeli flotilla inquiry will question prime minister Netanyahu, defense chief
Israeli flotilla inquiry to question premier JERUSALEM - The head of the Israeli inquiry into last month’s deadly naval raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla says he will summon the prime minister for questioning. Retired Supreme Court Justice Jacob Turkel announced the plans Monday during the opening session of the five-member commission. The body is investigating the raid that ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Israeli flotilla inquiry will question prime minister Netanyahu, defense chief.
Governments' approach to CAG reports 'sluggish': Meira Kumar
NEW DELHI - Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Monday criticised the “sluggish” approach of the central and state governments towards the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) reports and underlined that transparency was the driving force of good governance. “The response of ministries in taking action on the CAG's reports has not been very encouraging,” Meira Kumar .... Source : Governments’ approach to CAG reports ’sluggish’: Meira Kumar.
Mahindra to make smaller aircraft for Indian market
BANGALORE - Mahindra Aerospace of the $6.3-billion utility vehicle maker Mahindra Group will become the first Indian private firm to manufacture smaller civil aircraft for the Indian general aviation market, which is set to boom this decade. “We will manufacture the turboprop aircraft in 2-20 seat capacity at our recently acquired Gippsland Aeronautics (GA) in Victoria ... Original article on : Mahindra to make smaller aircraft for Indian market.
Strong Food Sales Boost Trading - Orchid Goes from Strength to Strength
LONDON, June 28, 2010 - The Orchid Group has announced a 2.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the 14 weeks to 5th June across all its trading pubs and restaurants*. Orchid, which intends to aggressively increase its number of food led businesses, saw like-for-like food sales rise 5.5% and drink sales 0.6% over the [...]
Mystery shrouds Assam ultra leader's arrest in Nepal
KATHMANDU - Mystery shrouds the reported arrest of an Indian militant leader in Nepal with the Nepali authorities denying any knowledge of it. Nepal’s home ministry Monday denied having any information about the arrest of Niranjan Hojai, leader of Assam’s banned Dima Halim Daoga group. Hojai, who belongs to the Jewel faction of the underground [..] Read the original article: here.
Indonesian court says retired Saudi Arabian school teacher did not finance terrorist attacks
Saudi acquitted of terrorism charges in Indonesia JAKARTA, Indonesia - An Indonesian court says a retired Saudi Arabian teacher did not finance last year’s attacks on two luxury hotels. A panel of judges at the South Jakarta District Court, however, sentenced Al Khelaiw Ali Abdullah to 18 months in prison for violating immigration laws. The July 17, 2009, .... Original source : Indonesian court says retired Saudi Arabian school teacher did not finance terrorist attacks.
President Patil warns against threat from diabetes
MUMBAI - President Pratibha Patil on Sunday said preventive steps should be undertaken to tackle the rising threat of lifestyle diseases, and stressed on the need to hold awareness camps to combat diabetes. President Patil, while speaking during a foundation stone laying function of a hospital here, sought to draw attention towards the number of diabetic ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : President Patil warns against threat from diabetes.
Pregnant mother's dietary protein and serotonin linked to gestational diabetes
WASHINGTON - Scientists claim that gestational diabetes is linked to serotonin, a chemical produced by the body, and is influenced by the amount of protein in the mother’s diet early in pregnancy. Researchers at UCSF said that the find could lead to simple dietary solutions and possible therapeutics for the disorder and could even help reverse .... Original article : Pregnant mother’s dietary protein and serotonin linked to gestational diabetes.
Studying the suburbs: From museums to academia, suburban life no longer a laughing matter
Derided no more, suburban life is turning serious SHAWNEE, Kan. - The numbingly similar tract homes, endless strip malls and multiple minivans filled with youth soccer players indelibly mark this former Indian mission territory as a Kansas City suburb. Look deeper, and a more nuanced portrait of Johnson County, Kansas emerges: an economic powerhouse that has eclipsed .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Studying the suburbs: From museums to academia, suburban life no longer a laughing matter.
Admission open for technical, management courses in Jamia
NEW DELHI - The admission process for technical, management and some educational programmes is still open in the Jamia Millia Islamia University here, an official statement said Monday. “While the last date of application for most courses in the university is over, there are still a few courses for which the last date is not ... Original article on : Admission open for technical, management courses in Jamia.
Mike Tyson visits Mecca, Medina
MELBOURNE - Former boxer Mike Tyson, who converted to Islam in the 1990s while serving his term for raping a US beauty queen, has gone on a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. Tyson arrived in Medina Friday with the Canadian Dawa Association for the ‘umrah’ or minor pilgrimage. From there he will go to Mecca and ... Original article on : Mike Tyson visits Mecca, Medina.
Sergio Vega Killed
LOS MOCHIS, SINALOA (GaeaTimes.com)- Well-known Mexican singer Sergio Vega was murdered by unidentified gunmen on Saturday night when the musical artist was going to a village musical concert. The incident took place in the Mexican state of Sinoloa when the singer was driving his red Cadillac and was chased by an assassination gang ... Read more »».
Tarzan among the first mass marketed figures, says Canadian academic
WASHINGTON - As soon as a Disney blockbuster is out these days, its characters seem to be everywhere - in comics, toys, books and video games. But this marketing strategy is now new. Tarzan’s creator Edgar Rice Burroughs was instrumental in helping invent the media blitz. “He was a very canny marketer and publicist. Tarzan was ... Read more >>>.
iPhone 4 Recall: Is it true?
San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) - iPhone 4 problems have shown up on very first day of its launch and it seems that people are demanding a recall of the iPhone 4 to fix the problems. iPhone 4 recall is a trending topic on Google as many people are searching for the news about the iPhone ... Read more >>>.
Medical advice via internet injurious to health
LONDON - Patients using internet search engines to find a remedy for their injuries or illnesses may end up getting wrong or incomplete diagnoses. A report in the latest issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery suggests that injuries are aggravated when patients attempt their own treatments. Information about the most common sports injuries .... Read the original article : here.
21-year-old is Britain's youngest doctor
LONDON - Rachael Faye Hill at 21 will become the youngest doctor in Britain next month, breaking the record of Indian-born Heenal Raichura who finished her degree at St George’s University in London at 22 in 2008. Rachael, who will receive her medical degree from Manchester University, told the Daily Mail: “I decided I wanted to .... Source article on Gaea Times at : 21-year-old is Britain’s youngest doctor.
New High-Resolution Computer Tomography Data Demonstrates EVISTA(R)'s Effect on Bone Quality in Osteoporotic Patients
3D Images Provide New Approach to Monitoring Bone Changes MUNICH, June 28, 2010 - Interim data from a prospective Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) presented today at the ECTS, the 37th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues, in Glasgow, demonstrates that EVISTA(R) (raloxifene 60mg; once-daily, distributed in 34 countries by DAIICHI SANKYO), indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in [...]
Hearing deferred on CBI's move to close Quattrocchi case
NEW DELHI - A court Monday deferred the pronouncement of its order on a plea objecting to the Central Bureau of Investigation’a (CBI) decision to withdraw the two decades old Bofors payoff case against Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja adjourned the matter for further proceedings yill Aug 7 as the case records ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hearing deferred on CBI’s move to close Quattrocchi case.
Notice issued to Karnataka on proposed military memorial
NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Karnataka government on a petition challenging the proposed setting up of the National Military Memorial at the Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park in Bangalore. The vacation bench headed by justice R.M. Lodha and comprising Justice A.K. Patnaik, however, declined to order status quo. The notice ... Read : Notice issued to Karnataka on proposed military memorial.
Coutot-Roehrig is Forging Ahead With its International Development and Opening a Subsidiary in Switzerland
PARIS, June 28, 2010 - This Company, which specialises in locating heirs, is now offering its services to Swiss bankers. The global leader in genealogy, Coutot-Roehrig focuses mainly on locating heirs upon lawyer request to assist in estate settlement proceedings. For the past few years, the Company has developed its [...]
San Diego homeowner wakes up to find naked stranger passed out on his sofa
San Diego homeowner finds naked man asleep on sofa SAN DIEGO - A San Diego resident awoke to a shocking discovery: a naked stranger passed out on his downstairs sofa. San Diego police Lt. Jim Filley says the Pacific Beach homeowner called police after wandering downstairs Sunday morning and finding the snoring man. Filley says the naked man ... Read more >>>.
Gentlemen prefer bones? Set of Marilyn Monroe chest X-rays sell for $45,000 at auction
Marilyn Monroe chest X-rays auctioned for $45,000 LOS ANGELES - The apparently endless market for images of Marilyn Monroe now extends to inside the bombshell’s body. A set of three Monroe Chest X-rays from a 1954 hospital visit sold Sunday for $45,000 at the Hollywood Legends auction at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Julien’s Auctions, .... Read the original article : Gentlemen prefer bones? Set of Marilyn Monroe chest X-rays sell for $45,000 at auction.
Arf, matey! Dachshund becomes real seadog as Russian owner teaches him to scuba dive
Deep sea dog: Russian teaches dachshund to scuba MOSCOW - Any dachshund owner knows the feisty breed rarely backs off from a challenge, but one in Russia is taking that reputation to new heights - or depths. The dog named Boniface is learning how to scuba dive. Owner Sergei Gorbunov, a professional diver in the Pacific Coast city .... Original article : Arf, matey! Dachshund becomes real seadog as Russian owner teaches him to scuba dive.
Vivos: Pet Trust to Take Care of Your Pet
A good news is here for all the pet lovers. Now they can die peacefully shaking off all worries for their pets, whom they rear with sheer love and adoration. Pet Trust is to take care of your pets after your demise. Pet trust is a provision that can be made part of your will. You ... Original article on : Vivos: Pet Trust to Take Care of Your Pet.
Bharat Bandh To Delay Domestic Fliers
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Bharat Bandh has paralyzed the entire nation as transport services all over the country has been stopped. Not only the bus, train and the metro railway services but many domestic flights were called off in the wake of the Bharat Bandh. The Airlines have canceled major domestic fliers moving in and out of .... Read the original article : Bharat Bandh To Delay Domestic Fliers.
Intl observers praise Kyrgyz referendum as transparent and peaceful, legitimizing govt
Int’l observers praise Kyrgyz referendum BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - International observers on Monday praised Kyrgyzstan’s constitutional referendum, saying the vote was conducted in a transparent and remarkably peaceful manner despite a lingering climate of fear after ethnic purges. While the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe recognized some shortcomings in the vote, its approval was the final .... Source article : Intl observers praise Kyrgyz referendum as transparent and peaceful, legitimizing govt.
Exit polls in Polish presidential election show Komorowski as likely winner
Exit polls in Polish election give Komorowski edge WARSAW, Poland - Exit polls in Poland’s presidential election show Bronislaw Komorowski with a slight edge over the late president’s identical twin brother, Jaroslaw Kaczynski. An exit poll released Sunday by the TNS OBOP institute predicted Komorowski winning 53.1 percent of the vote, while Kaczynski won 46.9 percent. A separate ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Exit polls in Polish presidential election show Komorowski as likely winner.
Bihar to approach Sri Lanka for Bodhi tree sapling
PATNA - The Bihar government will approach Sri Lanka for another sapling of the Bodhi tree after the first one planted by Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama here wilted due to negligence, triggering anger in the Buddhist community. Bihar Art and Culture Minister Renu Devi told IANS Monday over telephone that the state government will approach ... Original article on : Bihar to approach Sri Lanka for Bodhi tree sapling.
Pre-monsoon showers lash Punjab, Haryana
CHANDIGARH - Pre-monsoon showers overnight and early Monday brought respite from the sweltering heat in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana. However, officials have said monsoon will hit the region in two-three days. In 2009, it reached Punjab and Haryana June 30. “The southwest monsoon is approaching this part of northern India and we are ... Read more : Pre-monsoon showers lash Punjab, Haryana.
Life in Kolkata goes haywire after monsoon rains
KOLKATA - Traffic snarls and waterlogging threw normal life out of gear in this West Bengal capital following heavy monsoon rains for over an hour Monday. Several schools declared a holiday as the skies opened up in the morning flooding large parts of the eastern metropolis under ankle- to knee-deep water. The weatherman said the city ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Life in Kolkata goes haywire after monsoon rains.
Wikipedia Down Due To Power Outage
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Wikipedia, one of the most popular encyclopaedia was down yesterday for power outage leading to difficulties for the internet users. The site, which is famous for information access and also where the users can contribute and edit was not accessible in the morning. The organization later released a statement in the .... Source article : Wikipedia Down Due To Power Outage.
Sony Ericsson Elevates Xperia Experience
SINGAPORE (GaeaTimes.com)- Sony Ericsson ruled the roost of the smartphone market with their flagship model Xperia X10. Reportedly, Sony Ericsson officials were a happy bunch at the regional media event where they spoke about the current status of Xperia X 10 in the market. Hirokazu Ishizuka who happens to be the corporate vice president and the .... Original article : Sony Ericsson Elevates Xperia Experience.
Tap-tap! Mizo bamboo dance for Games ceremony
AIZAWL - The vivacious Mizo bamboo dance, which symbolises excellence and skills, will entertain spectators at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in the Indian capital. “The state government has accepted the invitation from the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee to perform the Mizo traditional and colourful Cheraw dance at the inaugural ceremony in the national ... Read more : Tap-tap! Mizo bamboo dance for Games ceremony.
Another England WCup flop means uncertain future for Capello and his stars
Capello can’t stop another England WCup flop BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Legitimate goal or not, England flopped at the World Cup, and it’s not just the future of coach Fabio Capello that’s in doubt. The 4-1 score in Sunday’s loss to Germany in the second round provided a stark reality that the so-called golden generation of Premier .... Original article : Another England WCup flop means uncertain future for Capello and his stars.
IBC2010 Innovation Awards Celebrate Remarkable Collaborations
AMSTERDAM, June 25, 2010 - The shortlist for the IBC2010 Innovation Awards features projects from around the world and applications from the preservation of formal content to bringing new excitement to sports coverage. The IBC Innovation Awards are unique in celebrating not just the technology but the collaboration between suppliers and end user to create commercially successful and [...]
NetSuite Gathers EMEA's Professional Services Luminaries to Spotlight Transformational Power of the Cloud
Lloyd's Register, Software AG, Accenture and Siemens to Share How Cloud Computing Reduces Costs, Boosts Productivity and Improves Quality of Service Delivery LONDON and SAN MATEO, California, June 28, 2010 - NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based Enterprise resource planning (ERP) / financial suites, today announced the line-up of illustrious industry speakers scheduled [...]
Pride Parade Chicago 2010
Chicago (GaeaTimes.com) - On the last Sunday of June of every year, one of the well known parade shows is organized in Chicago. It is known as pride parade and this year it is for the 41st time. The parade was scheduled at noon. Various colors of social, cultural, athletic and political events have enriched .... Original article : Pride Parade Chicago 2010.