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Southern California earthquake related to April's Baja quake, no damage or injuries
Magnitude-5.4 quake strikes SoCal desert LOS ANGELES - The earthquake that rattled through Southern California with only minor damage and no injuries came as no surprise to seismologists. The 5.4-magnitude earthquake centered 28 miles south of Palm Springs was related to the powerful Easter Day temblor near the U.S-Mexico border, but was not an aftershock, researchers said. California .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Southern California earthquake related to April’s Baja quake, no damage or injuries.
Thousands of undiscovered plant species face extinction
LONDON - Faced with threats like habitat loss and climate change, many thousands of rare flowering plant species worldwide may become extinct even before discovery. “Scientists have estimated that there could be five million to 50 million of such species, but less than two million of these have been discovered till date,” says Lucas Joppa .... Read the original article : Thousands of undiscovered plant species face extinction.
Sea Shepherd: Ban on activist was a strategy to help keep him from Japanese prison
Anti-whaling group says activist ban ‘a strategy’ WELLINGTON, New Zealand - An anti-whaling group banned one of its members for carrying a weapon onboard ship as a strategy to help him avoid prison in Japan, and he’s free to rejoin its protests, the group’s leader said Thursday. A Tokyo court on Wednesday convicted New Zealander Pete Bethune .... Original article : Sea Shepherd: Ban on activist was a strategy to help keep him from Japanese prison.
WorldCompliance Announces the Release of the Authoritative Report, the 'Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, A Compliance Roadmap'
MIAMI, July 7, 2010 - Miami-based WorldCompliance, the world's leading Open Source Intelligence Company announced the release of the authoritative report titled "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a Compliance Roadmap," that discusses the hidden risks of noncompliance with the FCPA. The report is the first of its kind to provide insights into the FCPA based upon insider experiences from [...]
Osama's statue found inside garden gnome
LONDON - A Briton was left dumbstruck when he accidentally broke a garden gnome and out popped a statue of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. Joseph Balfour, 73, who lives in the tiny village of Mossblown, Ayrshire, said: “I was watering some bedding plants and I caught the hose round a gnome. It fell over .... Original article : Osama’s statue found inside garden gnome.
Changes in fat cells linked to diabetes
WASHINGTON - A new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) suggests that cellular changes in fat tissue-not the immune system-lead to the ‘hyperinflammation’ characteristic of obesity-related glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes. Cancer and cell biology experts say this new discovery about the cellular mechanisms behind glucose intolerance may provide a different target for .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Changes in fat cells linked to diabetes.
New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi
NEW DELHI - Thousands of northeastern students join Delhi University every year. But the joy of securing admission is often cut short by the difficulties they face in the Indian capital, be it racial discrimination, the language barrier, sexual harassment or trouble in finding accommodation. The varsity is set to open July 15. But the first .... Original article on Gaea Times at : New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi.
Was Rajus Jibe On Adhikari Bros Premeditated?
July 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):The best thing about being a comedian is that you can settle scores with a foe by mere humorous jibe. It may not hurt the concerned person much, but the message surely is passed on. Sri Adhikari Brothers and Raju Srivastav are not enemies but they surely have had their disputes in .... Read the original article : Was Rajus Jibe On Adhikari Bros Premeditated?.
Reliance Presents New Android Phone
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The CDMA mobile users always have a grudge about the dearth of handsets they have in India. Compared to them the GSM service users easily get access to a plethora of latest handsets. Even though the choices of handsets offered by leading CDMA service providers in India namely Tata Indicom and ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Reliance Presents New Android Phone.
Inactivity doesn't lead to childhood obesity
LONDON - Obesity may lead to inactivity, but inactivity does not lead to obesity, says a new study. A new report from the EarlyBird Diabetes Study suggests that physical activity has little, if any, role to play in the obesity epidemic among children. Obesity is the key factor behind diabetes, heart disease and some forms ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Inactivity doesn’t lead to childhood obesity.
Telemedicine Technology Market in Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRIC) Worth US $418.4 Million by the Year 2014
DALLAS, Texas, July 7, 2010 - According to the new market research report, "Telemedicine Market in Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRIC) - Advanced technologies, Global Forecast" published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the BRIC telemedicine is expected to reach a market size of $418.4 million by the year 2014, at a CAGR of 15.8% from 2009-2014. The BRIC telemedicine technology market [...]
Penguin Canada rehires woman at center of sexual-harassment lawsuit
TORONTO - Penguin Canada has rehired publishing executive Lisa Rundle, who had launched a sexual-harassment suit against its former Indian origin CEO David Davidar. Not only will Rundle resume her job as director of rights and contracts for Penguin Canada, she will also have the satisfaction of reporting to a new boss the company appointed Wednesday ... Read more »».
Iowa man arrested for drunken driving after middle-of-the-night lawn mower ride on highway
Iowa man arrested after lawn mower ride on highway MADRID, Iowa - A middle-of-the-night ride on a lawn mower landed one Iowa man in jail. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office says deputies stopped the man on Highway 17 near Madrid around 1 a.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of someone driving a mower all over the road with .... Original article : Iowa man arrested for drunken driving after middle-of-the-night lawn mower ride on highway.
Keyboard Cat makers rubbish animal cruelty claims
MELBOURNE - The makers of Keyboard Cat, one of the most popular videos on the internet, have rubbished claims that it’s cruel to make a pet play the piano. Last week an Aussie animal lover reportedly registered an official complaint over a TV advert showing the popular clip. In the video, which has had millions of .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Keyboard Cat makers rubbish animal cruelty claims.
Kadapa district named after YSR
HYDERABAD - Andhra Pradesh government Thursday renamed Kadapa district as YSR district on the birth anniversary of late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who was popularly known by his initials. The state government issued a notification, renaming the native district of YSR. Ignoring objections from the opposition parties and using the powers under Andhra Pradesh .... Original article : Kadapa district named after YSR.
Fungus preys on 'meditating monk's' mummy
GEU - The mummified body of a ‘meditating monk’ believed to be 550 years old is wasting away. Fungus has set in and loss of body mass is causing concern among the residents of this village in Lahaul and Spiti district as they worship it. Villagers believe that the mummified lama was sitting in deep meditation ... Read more >>>.
Why giraffes have long necks
LONDON - The giraffe’s long neck may have evolved to help the male compete for mates, suggests new research. Nearly 15 million years ago the giraffes were antelope-like animals roaming the dry grasslands of Africa. They had no distinguishing characteristics, except that some their necks were a bit long. But within 6 million years, they had evolved ... Read more »».
Sun DTH Unveils HD Service
CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- With the introduction of HD channels, the war between several DTH service operators in India is heating up. They are now offering HD service for their existing and new users and also offering lucrative discounts to woo them. Chennai based Sun DTH is one of the leading DTH operators in the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sun DTH Unveils HD Service.
Spain bulls gore 2 in scary Pamplona run, 5 more injured on fiesta's 2nd day
Spain bulls gore 2 in scary run, 5 more injured PAMPLONA, Spain - Two people were gored Thursday during a tense and dangerous second running of the bulls at Spain’s famed San Fermin fiesta, and at least five other people were hospitalized after falling or being trampled by the hulking beasts, officials said. Thousands took part in ... Read more >>.
Silex Microsystems Names Gary Johnson as Chief Executive Officer
Silicon Valley Veteran to Drive Silex to Next Wave of Growth JARFALLA, Sweden and BOSTON, July 7, 2010 - Silex Microsystems, a leading pure-play foundry for MEMS, today announced the appointment of Gary Johnson as chief executive officer. Mr. Johnson is a Silicon Valley veteran, with 20-years experience driving large and small companies to accelerate their revenue growth [...]
Summary Box: Review of travel websites uncovers new tools for finding flight deals
Summary Box: Review of websites for flight deals EASE OF USE: Travel-focused search engines including Kayak, Bing Travel and TripAdvisor check multiple sites at once as you search for the best airline fares. NEW REALITIES: Fees for checking luggage are now common and can add up. Kayak and TripAdvisor both let you include such fees in comparing .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Review of travel websites uncovers new tools for finding flight deals.