India keeps close watch on Kosi, `Bihar's sorrow'

KATHMANDU - With the crisis of 2008 still fresh in mind, when a rain-gorged Kosi river wreaked havoc in southern Nepal and India’s Bihar state, India has begun de-silting the mighty river to avert a fresh crisis this monsoon, the first such effort in nearly 50 years. India’s Minister of State for Water Resources Vincent H. .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : India keeps close watch on Kosi, `Bihar’s sorrow’.

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).

Britain's ousted ex-chief Gordon Brown to publish insider account of global financial crisis

UK’s ousted Brown writing book on financial crisis LONDON - Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is publishing an insider account of the global financial crisis, his first book since being ousted from office. Brown, who lost a national election in May after almost three years as U.K. chief, will set out the measures the legislator believes ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Britain’s ousted ex-chief Gordon Brown to publish insider account of global financial crisis.

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.

Study finds Ohio probation system fragmented, too many low-risk inmates churn through prisons

Study finds Ohio probation system fragmented COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio’s probation system is too fragmented and the state cycles too many low-risk offenders serving short sentences through the prison system, a report to be released Monday finds. The study also says offenders who commit minor drug and property crimes are often supervised for years, while inmates who ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Study finds Ohio probation system fragmented, too many low-risk inmates churn through prisons.

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 >>>.

Confident teachers help tiny tots gain more skills

WASHINGTON - Teachers with higher confidence levels help pre-schoolers gain more language and literacy skills, a new study says. However, in some cases, students only saw gains when their teachers also had classrooms that emphasised emotional support for the children. “Emotionally responsive relationships between teachers and children may be the way by which the self-efficacy of ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Confident teachers help tiny tots gain more skills.

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 »».

Motorola's 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways

Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways Motorola Inc. is made up of the following units: Enterprise Mobility - Makes police radios, bar-code scanners and other equipment for government and corporate clients. It had $1.69 billion in revenue in the first quarter and operating earnings of $141 million. This unit will be called Motorola Solutions when ... Read more : Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways.

David Moreira Appointed Vice President of Marketing, Menicon America

NAGOYA, Japan, July 20, 2010 - -Menicon focusing on expanding its presence in the custom contact lens market- Menicon Co., Ltd. announced on July 20 the appointment of David Moreira as Vice President of Marketing for Menicon America Inc. Moreira will report to Jonathan Jacobson, President of Menicon America. Moreira joins [...]

Harry Potter's US Publisher Sued for Copyright Infringement

NEW YORK, July 14, 2010 - The Trustee of the Estate of the late English author Adrian Jacobs will hold a news conference at 11 am Wednesday 14 July at the law firm of Andrews Kurth LLP, 450 Lexington Avenue, New York with attorney Thomas R. Kline to discuss the filing of a lawsuit in New York [...]

Farnborough Air Show unveils Bloodhound supersonic car model

LONDON - The Farnborough International Air Show has unveiled a model of the full length Bloodhound supersonic car. According to the BBC, the 1:1 replica of the 12.8m-long (42ft) Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) is the result of three years of aerodynamic study. The British team involved with the project has announced that aerospace manufacturer Hampson Industries will ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Farnborough Air Show unveils Bloodhound supersonic car model.

Listen to Bhole Baba Songs Today !

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Lord Siva is regarded as the Supreme Being. His followers lovingly call him by the name Bhole Baba. His followers, often sing songs, for spiritual enlightenment. These songs are said to energize them, and motivate them. These songs are performed in different religious ceremonies, mostly Shiva Ratri. Lots of .... Source  : Listen to Bhole Baba Songs Today !.

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.

2011 Ford Explorer Unveiled

DEARBORN (GaeaTimes.com)- American automaker Ford Motors co. has managed to create a stir after revealing the brand new re-designed version of the Ford Explorer on Monday. With the new 2011 Ford Explorer, the car company expects to herald a new era of more fuel-efficient, streamlined sports utility vehicles. The new version of the SUV ... Read more >>.

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 »»».

Under Armour and ASM Clermont Auvergne Sign Official Technical Wear Supplier Agreement

AMSTERDAM, July 19, 2010 - Under Armour Europe B.V. Under Armour and ASM Clermont Auvergne today announced a comprehensive kit supplier agreement for Under Armour to supply the full range of technical performance apparel for the 2010 French Champions. Under Armour, the originators of performance apparel, will design a new ASM Clermont Auvergne playing kit [...]

Homeless increase on Hawaii's beaches, creating politicized debate on shipping them out

Life’s a beach for some homeless in Hawaii HONOLULU - Every morning, Tony Williams wakes to the sound of waves crashing on Hawaii’s famed Waikiki beaches and has a spectacular view of the Pacific. But he’s not paying a cent for his priceless vista. Williams is among the growing number of homeless on Oahu taking advantage of ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Homeless increase on Hawaii’s beaches, creating politicized debate on shipping them out.

For 3 months, World War II Museum to feature war dogs, war pigeons, war horses and war mules

World War II Museum features animals of war NEW ORLEANS - Smoky the Yorkshire terrier, Lady Astor the pigeon and a host of horses and mules whose individual stories are lost to history are among war heroes and heroines featured in the latest exhibit at the National World War II Museum. “Loyal Forces: The Animals of WWII” ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : For 3 months, World War II Museum to feature war dogs, war pigeons, war horses and war mules.