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Militants kill 5 Iraqi soldiers at Baghdad checkpoint, plant al-Qaida flag
Al-Qaida militants kill 5 Iraqi troops, plant flag BAGHDAD - Suspected al-Qaida militants killed 5 Iraqi soldiers in a brazen dawn attack Tuesday at a western Baghdad checkpoint and planted the terror group’s black banner before fleeing the scene, officials said. The attackers arrived in three cars and used pistols fitted with silencers in the assault in .... Source : Militants kill 5 Iraqi soldiers at Baghdad checkpoint, plant al-Qaida flag.
Age is not the best criteria to bridge generation gaps at work
WASHINGTON - Companies that look only at age to bridge generational gaps among workers risk losing knowledge to retirements, higher turnover and other productivity-clogging problems, according to new University of Illinois research led by an Indian-origin scientist. The study has said that firms often misfire when trying to mend generational divides, relying on broad stereotypes .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Age is not the best criteria to bridge generation gaps at work.
Asian shares rise early following big gains in US on economic news; European markets down
Asia stocks gain on economy news; Europe down BANGKOK - Asian stock markets mostly climbed Tuesday after Wall Street opened August with a strong rally on positive economic indicators from around the globe. European shares were lower. Oil prices hovered above $81 a barrel to near a three-month high as improved sentiment in stock markets boosted crude. As ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Asian shares rise early following big gains in US on economic news; European markets down.
Incentives and Federal Grants to Propel the Adoption of Hybrid Commercial Vehicles in North America and Europe, Finds Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, August 2, 2010 - The hybrid commercial vehicles market in North America and Europe is fuelled by the benefits hybrids offer over conventional vehicles. Better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and fewer maintenance costs are all highly desirable features, especially in sprawling mega cities and increasingly congested urban clusters. In the short-term, incentives and federal grants are expected to [...]
EU helicopter repels pirate attack on Norwegian tanker in Gulf of Aden; 2nd attack in 2 days
EU helicopter repels pirate attack in Gulf of Aden NAIROBI, Kenya - The European Union Naval Force says pirates attacked a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden early Tuesday but that an EU helicopter sent to the scene stopped the attack. The EU force says the Norwegian chemical tanker MV Bow Saga sent a distress call .... Source article on Gaea Times at : EU helicopter repels pirate attack on Norwegian tanker in Gulf of Aden; 2nd attack in 2 days.
Diabetes could harm lungs just like smoking
WASHINGTON - People with diabetes may have impaired lung function, which is similar to the impairment found in smokers, according to a recent study. Researchers from The Netherlands conducted a literature review of 40 studies describing the pulmonary function data of 3,182 patients with diabetes and 27,080 control subjects. The meta-analysis showed that, in the ... Read more »».
When kids go off to college, the family's annual summer vacation will never be the same
College-bound kid means change in family vacations NEW YORK - My eldest son, who’s heading off to college in the fall, recently informed me that he plans to spend just a few days with us this year on our annual summer vacation. “But it’s our last vacation ever as a family!” I pouted. He reminded me that I’ve ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : When kids go off to college, the family’s annual summer vacation will never be the same.
Imran Khan said no to Anil Kapoor's offer
MUMBAI - Actor Imran Khan, who appeared with Sonam Kapoor in “I Hate Luv Storys” and became great buddies with her, was offered the male lead in the Anil Kapoor production “Aisha” but he declined saying there was not much for him to do. “Rhea (Anil Kapoor’s younger daughter who is producing ‘Aisha’) and Sonam (the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Imran Khan said no to Anil Kapoor’s offer.
Summary Box: UAE's BlackBerry crackdown will affect visitors too
Summary Box: UAE’s BlackBerry crackdown THE CRACKDOWN: Citing security concerns, the United Arab Emirates plans to ban BlackBerry e-mail, messaging and Web services starting Oct. 11. Phone calls will still be allowed. VISITORS, TOO: The Emirates’ telecoms regulator says the ban will also apply to travelers roaming on foreign BlackBerry phones. THOSE AFFECTED: Diplomats, oil industry personnel and ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: UAE’s BlackBerry crackdown will affect visitors too.
Teen internet addicts face double depression risk
LONDON - Teenagers who are addicted to the internet are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression. For the first time, a study claims that ‘pathological’ web use causes mental health problems. Previous research has been unable to work out whether spending hours online was a trigger for depression or merely an ... Read more »».
Bilcare AG to Acquire INEOS' Global Films Business for EUR100 Million
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, August 2, 2010 - INEOS Group has today entered into a binding agreement for the sale of its Global Films business to Bilcare AG, one of the world's leading providers of research led packaging to the global pharmaceuticals industry, for approximately EUR100 million. The agreement brings together complimentary capabilities and synergy's of two leading global businesses. [...]
Jury selection resumes in Anna Nicole Smith case after most of first round eliminated
Jury selection resumes in Anna Nicole Smith case LOS ANGELES - Jury selection will resume in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case after most prospective jurors were eliminated during the first round of questioning. Superior Court Judge Robert Perry ordered another group to report Tuesday after attorney challenges excluded all but a few of the first .... Original source : Jury selection resumes in Anna Nicole Smith case after most of first round eliminated.
Ex-LA mortuary worker guilty of insurance fraud that included cremating mannequin, cow parts
Ex-LA mortuary worker guilty of faking funerals LOS ANGELES - A former Los Angeles mortuary employee has been convicted of defrauding insurers by staging a fake funeral and attempting to cover it up by cremating a mannequin and cow parts she placed in the casket. The U.S. attorney’s office said Monday that 67-year-old Jean Crump was found .... Original article : Ex-LA mortuary worker guilty of insurance fraud that included cremating mannequin, cow parts.
Protests continue against Indian rule in Kashmir; 1 killed in latest police firing
Protests continue against Indian rule in Kashmir SRINAGAR, India - Government forces in Indian Kashmir fired at hundreds of people protesting New Delhi’s rule over the Himalayan region, killing one person and wounding at least five others Tuesday as weeks of civil unrest continued unabated. Troops fired at protesters on a highway near Srinagar, the main city ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Protests continue against Indian rule in Kashmir; 1 killed in latest police firing.
Elsevier Journals Support World Breastfeeding Week 2010
Special Issue and Other Select Articles to be Made Freely Available Online PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, August 3, 2010 - In support of World Breastfeeding Week 2010, Elsevier - the world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services - is pleased to open access to selected articles related to breastfeeding from the Journal of Midwifery & Women's [...]
Vote by NYC landmarks panel could clear the way for proposed mosque near ground zero
Panel vote could clear way for ground zero mosque NEW YORK - A contentious plan for a mosque near the World Trade Center site will get a boost if New York City’s landmarks panel votes Tuesday to allow the demolition of the building that the mosque would replace. The mosque would be part of an Islamic community .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Vote by NYC landmarks panel could clear the way for proposed mosque near ground zero.
Why two people have different weights despite same diet
WASHINGTON - Ever wondered why two people could eat the same high fat diet, but one becomes obese and prone to diabetes while the other maintains a slim frame? Well, Yale School of Medicine researchers have answered this question-weight is set before birth in the developing brain. Led by Tamas Horvath, the research team analysed the ... Read : Why two people have different weights despite same diet.
Gorilla Glass Now In HDTVs
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The present generation HDTVs are sophisticated devices that can do more than show video footages and with time the feature list on such TVs is only going up. However, the TVs still continue to e susceptible to scratches and damage if they are not handled and used with care. The screen .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Gorilla Glass Now In HDTVs.
PCB took Salman, Waqar into confidence over Yousuf's recall: Pak manager
LONDON - Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed has rubbished media reports that skipper Salman Butt and coach Waqar Younis were not on board concerning the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to recall veteran middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf ,and include young left-arm spinner Hasan Raza while axing leg spinner Danish Kaneria from the Test squad. “Reports of .... Source article on Gaea Times at : PCB took Salman, Waqar into confidence over Yousuf’s recall: Pak manager.
iSoftStone Expands Service Delivery Capabilities in the Insurance Industry
BEIJING, August 2, 2010 - iSoftStone Information Technology (Group) Co., Ltd. (iSoftStone) and SunGard have signed an agreement to jointly offer IT services to clients in the finance services and insurance industries in China and across the Asia-Pacific region, in conjunction with the deployment of SunGard's iWorks platform. This partnership provides unique competitive advantages for both iSoftStone and SunGard [...]
Tours of Devil's Icebox cave near Columbia scrapped to protect bats from deadly fungus
Bat fungus nixes Mo. park wild cave tours COLUMBIA, Mo. - A bat-killing fungus has led the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to cancel wild cave tours at Rock Bridge State Park near Columbia. Devil’s Icebox is considered one of the state’s most biologically diverse wild caves. But the discovery of a fungus known as white-nose syndrome ... Original article on : Tours of Devil’s Icebox cave near Columbia scrapped to protect bats from deadly fungus.