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Russian wildfires reach nuclear disaster zone
MOSCOW - Wildfires in Russia have reached areas contaminated by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, raising concern among people that radioactive material could be released into the air. Russia’s Federal Forestry Agency said around 3,900 hectares in the zone from the 1986 disaster have been affected by the raging forest fires, that have killed at least ... Read more : Russian wildfires reach nuclear disaster zone.
Meteor Shower August 2010 To Fascinate Sky-Gazers
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- A dazzling display of meteors is expected to lighten up the night sky starting on Thursday as the annual Perseid meteor shower would ensure that the sky-gazers have a time of their life. Sky-gazers are waiting eagerly to catch a glimpse of the fascinating show as weather officials have predicted ... Read : Meteor Shower August 2010 To Fascinate Sky-Gazers.
Eurozone industrial production unexpectedly falls 0.1 percent in June
Eurozone industrial output in unexpected June fall LONDON - Official data shows industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro unexpectedly fell in June, raising fears that economic growth in the eurozone may not be as strong as anticipated. Eurostat, the EU’s statistics office, said Thursday that industrial output slid 0.1 percent in June from ... Read : Eurozone industrial production unexpectedly falls 0.1 percent in June.
Electric Vehicle Market Moves Into Higher Gear With the Emergence of Mega Cities, Finds Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, August 11, 2010 - Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and dealers will be pleased with the rising trend towards de-urbanization polarization of vehicle sizes. By 2020, the emergence of mega super cities in developing economies will affect personal mobility, driving the demand for EVs. (Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) (Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) [...]
Chhattisgarh loses revenue as Maoists dominate forests
RAIPUR - About 55 percent of Chhattisgarh's forests are dominated by Maoists and the government suffers a revenue loss due to its inability to operate in these area, an official said Thursday. “The forest department suffers an annual losses of about Rs.100 crore because we are not able to work in these area,” Principal Chief Conservator .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Chhattisgarh loses revenue as Maoists dominate forests.
Scientists develop easy way for people to assess their diabetes risk
WASHINGTON - An easy way for people to assess their risk of having diabetes has been developed by a team from the University of Leicester. Working in partnership with Diabetes UK, the largest diabetes charity in the country, and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, they have produced the first diabetes risk assessment that .... Original article : Scientists develop easy way for people to assess their diabetes risk.
Former soccer great Weah pursues higher education as part of quest for Liberian presidency
George Weah gets educated in quest for election MONROVIA, Liberia - George Weah was at one time the greatest soccer player in the world. Now he’s planning a run at the presidency of his native Liberia for the second time. Weah was FIFA’s Player of the Year in 1995, and went into politics in 2005. Although he beat .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Former soccer great Weah pursues higher education as part of quest for Liberian presidency.
Watch out Magic Guru Franz Hararys Daring Act on Mumbai Local Train Track
August 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Franz Harary the renowned Magic Guru, who is a known face in Star One’s ‘India’s Magic Star’, is soon going to be seen performing an amazing magical act on the tracks of Mumbai local trains. The ace magician lies down on the tracks of local trains and he is chained so .... Source : Watch out Magic Guru Franz Hararys Daring Act on Mumbai Local Train Track.
10 Best Gold Irons (Review) in 2010
A Golf set essentially comprises Woods, Irons, Putter and Wedges. The latter is more of iron whether or not they are separated. Irons are the clubs most likely to be used from the fairway, although they are often hit from the tee, too (especially on par-3 holes). Irons feature thin, grooved faces of varying .... Original source : 10 Best Gold Irons (Review) in 2010.
Happy Fun Balloon Time
Bust all balloons in the right order by stepping on them. Get through all 35 levels. Play in Full ScreenInstructionArrow keys to move.Publisher2Games
After UK, Australia, 'Indian' superbug hits Canada
TORONTO - The superbug, which is resistant to almost all antibiotics, has hit Canada after Australia and UK. At least two Canadians have become infected with the dangerous new superbug from India that is spreading around the world, partly due to medical tourism. The superbug has Canadian public-health experts bracing for outbreaks. “There will be others. ... Read more »»».
Reprints Desk Secures Exclusive Reprints Outsourcing Contract for JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
Multi-year contract makes Reprints Desk the exclusive Reprint and ePrint service provider for JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association, the nine specialty American Medical Association (AMA) Archives Journals, American Medical News, Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness (DMPHP) SANTA MONICA, California, August 11, 2010 - Reprints Desk, the content workflow company, today announced [...]
Gujarat High Court transfers Ishrat Jahan case to Supreme Court-appointed SIT
AHMEDABAD - The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected Ishrat Jahan’s mother, Shamima Kausar’s, plea to transfer the encounter-related case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Instead, it ordered the case to be transferred to a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is headed by former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director R ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat High Court transfers Ishrat Jahan case to Supreme Court-appointed SIT.
DialAFlight Describes ESTA as 'Hidden Tourist Tax' and Echoes Lewis Advice
LONDON, August 11, 2010 - In the wake of America's announcement that from September 8th a $14 (GBP9) fee will be charged to all travellers applying for the compulsory ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), flight specialist DialAFlight is advising its customers to beat the charge by applying online whilst the authorisation is still free. [...]
Olivia O'Neal Decrowned For Dyeing Hair
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (GaeaTimes.com)- 15 year old Olivia O’Neal lost her title of Miss Teen Wanganui after a spat on Facebook with the organizer of the pageant. The pageant organizer, Barbara Osbourne expressed shock over the dyed hair that was evident in the photos of Olivia O’Neal which led her to ask whether it .... Original source : Olivia O’Neal Decrowned For Dyeing Hair.
Pak says Cameron's 'terror sponsorship' remarks hampering flood aid efforts
LONDON - Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Abdullah Hussein Haroon, has said that British Prime Minister David Cameron’s accusation of Islamabad promoting terrorism has hampered aid efforts for the flood-stricken country. “Pakistan has suffered because of what David Cameron has said, because the British people will listen to their Prime Minister,” The Daily Mail [..] Read the original article: here.
Goodman delivers over 518,000 sqm of leasing transactions across key markets in Australia, Asia and Europe
SYDNEY, August 12, 2010 - Goodman Group ("Goodman" or "Group") (ASX: GMG) today announces the completion of more than 518,000 sqm of leasing transactions across key markets in Australia, Asia and Europe: + In Australia, over 103,000 sqm of leases have been achieved in Goodman's South Sydney portfolio [...]
Preparations for Haj pilgrims on smooth track: Krishna
NEW DELHI - Preparations for the Haj pilgrimage are on fast track and nearly 80,000 accommodations have already been secured, the government said Thursday. “A senior level officer of the external affairs ministry is in Saudi Arabia to look after the preparations,” External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna informed the Rajya Sabha during Question Hour. The minister .... Source : Preparations for Haj pilgrims on smooth track: Krishna.
Wildfires in Russia, Canada create poisonous ring around planet
Moscow, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Raging forest fires in central Russia, Siberia and western Canada have created an enormous cloud of pollutants covering the northern hemisphere, according to NASA. Carbon monoxide, one of the most poisonous gases released into the atmosphere from forest fires, has been detected well outside the territories of Russia and Canada. NASA’s ... Read more : Wildfires in Russia, Canada create poisonous ring around planet.
Cox to offer subscribers its video-on-demand content through TiVo Premiere DVR boxes
Cox to offer video-on-demand content through TiVo SAN FRANCISCO - Digital video recording pioneer TiVo Inc. and cable television provider Cox Communications Inc. are making it easier for Cox subscribers who use TiVo's DVR boxes to watch Cox's on-demand video content. The companies said Thursday that Cox's video-on-demand library will become accessible on TiVo's latest DVR, the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Cox to offer subscribers its video-on-demand content through TiVo Premiere DVR boxes.
Federer tells Murray that time without coach could be beneficial
LONDON - Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has reportedly told British tennis star Andy Murray that not having a coach could be positively beneficial. Murray has been without a coach for almost three weeks, since parting company with Miles Maclagan. Federer, who won his 210th Masters match on Tuesday by beating Juan Ignacio Chela 7-6, 6-3, .... Source article : Federer tells Murray that time without coach could be beneficial.
Eurotech Wins 4.2m USD in Contracts to Supply Embedded Computers for Augmentative Communication Devices
Eurotech Catalyst LP to Help Individuals With Speech Challenges Communicate Using the DynaVox(R) V(TM) and Vmax(TM) Communication Devices AMARO, Italy, August 11, 2010 - Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, today announces multiple contracts with DynaVox to deliver the Catalyst LP and Catalyst Module embedded computers for the DynaVox V, Vmax and Xpress(TM) alternative [...]
Cameron's postcard to UK holidaymakers: Wish you were here, spending money in Britain
Cameron: Wish you were here, in Britain LONDON - Prime Minister David Cameron is urging British tourists to spend their vacation in the U.K., helping to spur the country’s fragile economic recovery. Cameron said Thursday that he’s asked tourism minister John Penrose to work up ideas on how to increase domestic tourism. Britons made 126 million overnight trips ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Cameron’s postcard to UK holidaymakers: Wish you were here, spending money in Britain.