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60 dead, 150 injured in West Bengal train accident (Afternoon Lead)
SAINTHIA - At least 60 people were killed and 150 injured when a speeding passenger train ploughed through a train standing at a station in West Bengal’s Birbhum district in the early hours of Monday. The Sealdah-bound Uttar Banga Express rammed into three coaches, one luggage van and two unreserved general second class coaches, of the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : 60 dead, 150 injured in West Bengal train accident (Afternoon Lead).
BP robots assemble more of undersea oil cap as Gulf Coast residents watch warily
BP reports progress on oil cap; Gulf Coast waits NEW ORLEANS - BP underwater robots steadily assembled heavy metal pieces in what could be the most significant progress yet toward containing the gushing Gulf of Mexico oil well, watched warily by residents onshore. The oil giant was ahead of schedule as it went into the 83rd day .... Original article on Gaea Times at : BP robots assemble more of undersea oil cap as Gulf Coast residents watch warily.
Palin says building mosque near Ground Zero is 'unnecessary provocation'
NEW YORK - Former Alaska Governor and 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has said that plans for building a mosque near Ground Zero (the place where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood) is completely avoidable. In Tweet released Sunday, Palin, who is seen as a potential 2012 presidential candidate, was quoted ... Read more »»».
Trendy and colourful 'Silly Bandz' a rage in UK
LONDON - They are stretchy, colourful and have even caught the fancy of Sarah Jessica Parker-the new ‘Silly Bandz’. Made of colourful bits of silicone, Silly Bandz are set to become a huge craze for both kids and fashion-conscious Brits this summer. Costing .... Source : Trendy and colourful ‘Silly Bandz’ a rage in UK.
Euro trades near 2-month highs despite downgrade for Ireland's public debt
Euro hovers short of 2-month highs BERLIN - The euro hovered a little short of two-month highs against the dollar on Monday, despite a rating agency’s downgrade for Irish government bonds, as concern persisted over prospects of slower U.S. growth. The 16-nation currency slipped as low as $1.2872 before recovering to $1.2970 in morning European trading - ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Euro trades near 2-month highs despite downgrade for Ireland’s public debt.
World stock markets mostly rise as China trade, South Korea growth upgrade lift sentiment
World stocks lifted by China trade, Wall Street BANGKOK - World stock markets mostly rose Monday, lifted by robust Chinese trade figures that eased worries the global recovery is losing momentum. Gains last week on Wall Street added to the momentum from China’s stronger-than-expected trade figures. Also boosting markets was South Korea’s central bank raising its growth ... Original article on : World stock markets mostly rise as China trade, South Korea growth upgrade lift sentiment.
Hamilton Sundstrand Systems Contributing to Successful Boeing 787 Flight Testing
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2010 - FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW - Hamilton Sundstrand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner systems are contributing to the aircraft's successful flight testing and are ready to support the airplane's entry into service, which Boeing has slated to occur in the fourth quarter. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). [...]
K2 Global Appoints Chris Morgan Jones as EMEA Strategic Advisor
LONDON, July 12, 2010 - K2 Global Consulting today announced the appointment of Chris Morgan Jones as Strategic Advisor to its Europe, Middle East and Africa business. Morgan Jones will advise K2 Global's EMEA management team on strategy, management and client assignments. Morgan Jones was previously with Kroll Inc. for eleven years, latterly as Regional [...]
LeT commander killed in Kashmir gunfight
SRINAGAR - A Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander has been killed by security forces in a gunfight in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, police said Monday. "Acting on specific information about an LeT commander hiding in a house in Gurura village, security forces were moved out Sunday morning to cordon off the area," a senior police officer told ... Read more >>>.
Burqa clad women wielding AK-47s seen in Somalia
LONDON - A group of burqa-clad women wielding AK-47 assault rifles and linked to the Al Qaeda has been seen in Somalia, a media report said Monday. The female fanatics hid under traditional Muslim dress to be paraded for the first time at an extremist rally in the capital Mogadishu, The Sun reported. They displayed their ... Read more »».
Indian scientists discover a unique anti-diabetic insulin
NEW DELHI - Indian scientists have reportedly discovered a new form of insulin that could could help diabetic patients control their blood sugar levels. According to the scientists, a patient has to take only a single shot of insulin to keep sugar levels under control for over a month. The National Immunology Institute has reveated .... Original article : Indian scientists discover a unique anti-diabetic insulin.
Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book
WY professor compiles book on coal-bed natural gas LARAMIE, Wyo. - A University of Wyoming professor has compiled coal-bed natural gas expertise from UW and from around the world into a book. The 511-page book is titled “Coalbed Natural Gas: Energy and Environment.” It is published by Nova Science Publishers Inc. and has 19 chapters written by ... Read more »».
Vermont among the agriculture universities selling cow herds to cut costs in tight times
Agriculture colleges sell cow herds to cut costs BURLINGTON, Vt. - The fields and long red barns at the University of Vermont will soon house fewer cows as low milk prices, high costs and budget cuts have forced the university to sell its herd. Other universities are doing the same, or looking for other ways to cut .... Source : Vermont among the agriculture universities selling cow herds to cut costs in tight times.
LiLo's dad slams new lawyer over lack of court appeal
NEW YORK - Lindsay Lohan’s dad Michael has slammed her new lawyer, Robert Shapiro over lack of court appeal. Michael even admitted that his 24-year-old daughter really needs “a lot of prayers” and an attorney who will appeal her July 6 sentence from Judge Marsha Revel for three consecutive 30-day jail stints for violating probation for .... Original article : LiLo’s dad slams new lawyer over lack of court appeal.
Ronson blasts Rivers over Lohan rant
LOS ANGELES - Lindsay Lohan’s ex-girlfriend and DJ Samantha Ronson has hit out at comedienne Joan Rivers for calling the actress “dumb”. The DJ was infuriated after reading Rivers’ rant against Lohan on microblogging site Twitter, where she wrote, “Lindsay Lohan is so dumb. Her idea of being sworn in is cursing at the judge.” .... Source article : Ronson blasts Rivers over Lohan rant.
Government says Toyota investigation ongoing, no conclusions readed yet about acceleration
Gov’t has reached no conclusions in Toyota case WASHINGTON - The government says it hasn’t reached any conclusions about whether Toyota drivers may be to blame for their vehicles suddenly accelerating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Wednesday its engineers continue to investigate possible causes of sudden acceleration in Toyotas along with the National Academy of .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Government says Toyota investigation ongoing, no conclusions readed yet about acceleration.
Ecstasy can cure post-traumatic stress
LONDON - Ecstasy may prove useful to distressed victims of post-traumatic stress in overcoming their demons, research has revealed. During a test, scientists found dramatic effect on previously untreatable patients who had suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for more than 19 years. Doctors in the United States held two eight-hour psychotherapy sessions three to five weeks apart ... Read more »»».
Prolonged bottle-feeding linked to iron deficiency
TORONTO - Family doctors and paediatricians can influence when parents wean their children from the bottle and help reduce iron deficiency. Only five minutes of advice about the dangers of prolonged bottle use resulted in a dramatic, 60 percent drop in the number of babies still using the bottle at age two, said study leader Jonathon ... Original article on : Prolonged bottle-feeding linked to iron deficiency.
Tackling the Growing Obesity Epidemic: New Research Shows Weight Watchers Works Globally
STOCKHOLM, July 13, 2010 - New research unveiled at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) is further evidence of how Weight Watchers helps people around the world lose weight effectively, and has the potential to collaborate further with public health care providers worldwide to help reverse the obesity epidemic. "New research in countries as [...]
EX CJI Ahmadi's resignation from Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust accepted
NEW DELHI -The resignation of former Chief Justice of India A M Ahmadi as the Chairman of the Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust (BMHT) was accepted by the Supreme Court on Monday. The apex court has allowed the Centre to take over the trust’s management. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Chief Justice S H .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Britain scraps tests for nurses from EU
LONDON - Foreign nurses in Britain will no longer need to sit for rigorous competence exams before treating patients, as European Union (EU) rules demand that the tests be axed, a media report said Monday. Nurses from EU will no longer be required to even show they have looked after patients in the past three ... Original article on : Britain scraps tests for nurses from EU.
Complaint Filed by German Shareholder Attorney With the Financial Services Authority in the U.K. Against the Board of Petrocapital Resources plc and Former Chairman Olympitis
FRANKFURT, July 13, 2010 - Dr Luh, an attorney representing 2 senior executives of AMICUS Finanzkonzepte GmbH, a German financial services firm, which represents more than 100 shareholders in the oil and investment firm Petrocapital Resources PLC, filed a formal complaint against Petrocapital's board and its former chairman Manoli Olympitis with the UK's F.S.A. on July 5th. [...]
Ohio's transportation department to build Chia Pet-like sound wall along highway
Ohio to test Chia Pet-like sound wall on highway CLEVELAND - Ohio plans to build a sound barrier made out of soil and plants in the state’s first eco-friendly attempt at muffling highway noise. A spokesman for the state transportation department says the 12-foot high wall will be like a Chia Pet: Workers will water bags filled .... Read the original article : Ohio’s transportation department to build Chia Pet-like sound wall along highway.
More than 100 people in San Francisco Bay area try to set skinny dipping record
Skinny dippers in SF Bay area hope to set record LOS GATOS, Calif. - More than 100 people with nothing on but sunscreen and smiles crowded into a San Francisco Bay area swimming pool over the weekend in an attempt to set a skinny dipping record. The 111 naked people in the pool at a Los Gatos ... Read more : More than 100 people in San Francisco Bay area try to set skinny dipping record.
Meet the 'Donkey' who loves to guzzle cold beer on a hot day!
MELBOURNE - An Aussie man’s pet donkey has become a local celebrity, thanks to his love to guzzle cold beers on a hot day. Known simply as ‘Donkey’, Jens Waldenmayer’s pet is famous among residents of Spencer Road at Darwin River for his love of beer. “I think he is a real Territorian ... Read more »»».
Nepal: UML to field its PM candidate today
KATHMANDU - The CPN (UML), the third largest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA) will here today decide to name its candidate for the prime minister’s post. A standing committee meeting of the party held at party headquarters, Balkhu on Sunday decided to finalise whether to field a candidate for the post or support Nepali ... Original article on : Nepal: UML to field its PM candidate today.
Cracks in Andhra Congress widen as Jagan steps up attack
HYDERABAD - The war within Andhra Pradesh’s ruling Congress is turning bitter by the day with MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, the son of the late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, directly targeting Chief Minister K. Rosaiah. The young MP wondered why Rosaiah was afraid of losing his chair because of his ‘odarpu yatra’. After making indirect attacks on ... Original article on : Cracks in Andhra Congress widen as Jagan steps up attack.
Indonesian clerics: Our mistake _ you're facing the wrong direction during Islamic prayers
Indonesian Muslims facing Africa during prayers JAKARTA, Indonesia - People in the world’s most populous Muslim nation have been facing Africa - not Mecca - while praying. Indonesia’s highest Islamic body acknowledged Monday it made a mistake when issuing an edict in March saying the holy city in Saudi Arabia was to the country’s west. It has ... Read more : Indonesian clerics: Our mistake _ you’re facing the wrong direction during Islamic prayers.
Suburban Chicago hotel backs away from hosting controversial Muslim group
Illinois hotel backs out of hosting Muslim group CHICAGO - A controversial Muslim group has canceled its annual U.S. conference after a suburban Chicago hotel backed out of hosting the event. American members of Hizb ut-Tahrir (HIHZ’-buht-ah-tuh-REER’) planned to hold the event Sunday at a Marriott hotel in Oak Brook. Conference organizer Ayman Hamed says about 1,000 ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Suburban Chicago hotel backs away from hosting controversial Muslim group.
Boffins identify critical genes for Down syndrome
LONDON - Scientists have identified critical genes responsible for some aspects of Down syndrome, a well known cause of mental retardation and diseases like Alzheimer’s. A team of scientists from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC), led by Zygmunt Galdzicki, associate professor of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics, .... Original source : Boffins identify critical genes for Down syndrome.
Iran says missing nuclear scientist has taken refuge in Pakistani embassy in Washington
Iran: Missing scientist surfaces in Washington TEHRAN, Iran - Iran says a missing Iranian nuclear scientist has taken refuge at the Pakistani embassy in Washington and is asking to return to his homeland. The state TV says the scientist, Shahram Amiri, entered the embassy’s office representing Iranian interests in the U.S. and demanded an “immediate return” to .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Now, an application that wipes off all about your ex on Facebook
NEW YORK - Here's some good news for those who want no connection with their ex anymore-an application called 'Ex-blocker'. The application heals broken hearts by deleting any mention of a person's previous flame on Facebook and other social networking sites. "They won't know that you're doing it. Only you will know," the New York Daily News ... Read more »»».
Intel to Launch New Desktop Processors with Lower Prices
The exciting news is the new?? six-core Core i7-970, which Intel is going to sell for $885 sometime this month.Additionally, there's a big price cut for the Core i7-950 which is supposed to be launched in August - from $562 to $294. Two other new chips are also going to be .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Intel to Launch New Desktop Processors with Lower Prices.
US footie star Donovan has no plans to reconcile with ex-wife
NEW YORK - American football star Landon Donovan has said that he has plans to reconcile with estranged wife Bianca Kajlich, though he brought her to the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles recently. According to the Sun, the American soccer star partied like a freewheeling bachelor last weekend at Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. ... Read more : US footie star Donovan has no plans to reconcile with ex-wife.
Sangakkara calls for equity on tours
COLOMBO - Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged world cricket chiefs to balance the international calendar via the provision of a more equitable Future Tours Programme. Sangakkara said global viewership of the sport had dwindled ... Read : Sangakkara calls for equity on tours.
The 3rd Annual Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival, Part of Adrenaline Sports Live Presented by RANI - Call for Competitors
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 12, 2010 - Social, corporate, school and university teams and individual competitors are being invited to register to take part in the 3rd Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival (8th - 9th October, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi), part of Adrenaline Sports Live presented by RANI (7th - 9th of October at the [...]
Hamilton Sundstrand Launches Global Customer Response Center
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2010 - FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies (NYSE: UTX), has begun construction of a new Customer Response Center at its Windsor Locks, Conn., facility - an innovative central contact point designed to respond to customer inquiries and collect data necessary to coordinate response efforts across Hamilton Sundstrand's functions. [...]
MediaTek Joins the Open Handset Alliance
Continuous Commitment to Providing Multimedia-Rich Android Solutions HSINCHU, Taiwan, July 12, 2010 - MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announces it has joined the Open Handset Alliance. Sharing the same commitment and vision for richer mobile living, the Open Handset Alliance is a partnership of more than 71 global mobile [...]
Oberoi Vanyavilas Voted Best World Resort
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The Travel and Leisure magazine has revealed its list of the best hotels in the world. Among the 100 hotels which have been enlisted by the magazine, the top position has been secured by the Oberoi Vanyavilas, one of the undertakings of the Oberoi Group. Nestled in the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Oberoi Vanyavilas Voted Best World Resort.