Russian firefighters score success in battling wildfires, cold front expected to cool Moscow
Russian wildfires shrink as cold front advances MOSCOW - Russian officials say firefighters have had success pushing back wildfires while an advancing cold front is expected to finally put an end to a two-month heat wave. The Emergency Situations Ministry said Monday that the area covered by wildfires has shrunk by 15 percent in the last 24 [..] Read the original article: here.
BP's costs to respond to massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has risen to $6.1 billion
BP’s Gulf oil spill costs rise to $6.1 billion NEW ORLEANS - BP says its costs to respond to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has risen to about $6.1 billion. That includes expenses for relief well drilling, the static kill and cementing procedure done on the blown out oil well, grants to Gulf .... Original article on Gaea Times at : BP’s costs to respond to massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has risen to $6.1 billion.
Musharraf won't come to Pakistan this year: Report
ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf won’t be coming to Pakistan from Britain for the launch of his newly-formed party this year, a media report said. It was earlier decided that Musharraf will come to Pakistan for the launch of his newly-formed party, the All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML), in September. Daily Times Monday cited sources .... Original article : Musharraf won’t come to Pakistan this year: Report.
'Tainted' powder milk growing breasts in Chinese babies
NEW DELHI - When three female infants in China were born with an abnormal sexual development, their parents blamed the manufacturer of the milk powder they had been using, but experts have been able to trace the source even further back in the food chain. According to the Beijing-based Health Times, in July, worried parents ... Read more »»».
Goa ropes in famed Konkani singer to draw tourists
PANAJI - After roping in Bollywood actress Prachi Desai as the face of tourism in Goa, Lorna — known as the nightingale of the state — will now play the pied piper to attract music-loving tourists to the state, which has faced a couple of lean tourism seasons on the trot. After a lull of .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Goa ropes in famed Konkani singer to draw tourists.
World stocks mostly higher as investors look past US jobs report to prospects for some growth
World markets mostly higher, yen hits Japan stocks BANGKOK - World stock markets mostly rose Monday, shrugging off weak U.S. jobs figures as a sign of a slow economic recovery rather than a lurch back into recession. The Labour Department report showing that private employers in the world’s biggest economy hired only 71,000 workers in July was ... Original article on : World stocks mostly higher as investors look past US jobs report to prospects for some growth.
European Workers Want to Retire Abroad... and Ideally to the Sun
ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 9, 2010 - - Spain and France the Retirement Destinations of Choice - British and German Workers the Least Enthusiastic About Retiring at Home - Retirement Emigration Could Lead to Massive Shift in Healthcare Budgets [...]
Maoist blast government office in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR - Dozens of Maoist guerrillas Monday blew up a new tehsil (sub-district)office in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district, police said. The rebels planted explosives in the building in Kuakonda area, some 450 km south of capital Raipur, and blasted it, an official at the police headquarters told IANS. The building was completed only in June. “It was .... Original source : Maoist blast government office in Chhattisgarh.
Swami Agnivesh seeks probe into killing of pro-Maoists
LALGARH - Social activist Swami Agnivesh Monday demanded a judicial inquiry into the killing of Lal Mohan Tudu and Sidhu Soren, leaders of the pro-Maoist tribal group People’s Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA). After arriving in Lalgarh, a Maoist stronghold in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district, the interlocutor between the government and Maoists said: “Judicial inquiry .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Swami Agnivesh seeks probe into killing of pro-Maoists.
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.
Jamia's biotechnology department is one of top 10
NEW DELHI - Jamia Millia Islamia university’s biotechnology department has been rated one of the top 10 public institutes of India in a nationwide survey, a university official said Monday. The biotechnology department of the university was surveyed under various categories like ranking by industry interaction, ranking by faculty score, ranking by infrastructure score and ranking ... Original article on : Jamia’s biotechnology department is one of top 10.
Former HHS secretary Shalala president detained, questioned for 3 hours at Israeli airport
Former HHS secretary questioned at Israeli airport MIAMI - A former secretary of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department says she was interrogated at the Ben-Gurion International Airport in Israel last month. Donna Shalala, who is of Lebanese descent, is now the president of the University of Miami. She was visiting Israel in July as part .... Original source : Former HHS secretary Shalala president detained, questioned for 3 hours at Israeli airport.
Folk singer gets John Lennon letter after four decades
LONDON - A little-known folk singer, who once complained that success was threatening to ruin his career, has received a letter of reassurance by John Lennon nearly four decades after it was sent to him. The former Beatle wrote to Steve Tilston in 1971 after .... Original source : Folk singer gets John Lennon letter after four decades.
Stacy Keibler To Appear On "Chuck"?
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Stacy Keibler, the American actress and former professional wrestler will reportedly join the cast of NBC’s action comedy series “Chuck” season 4. The media reports that the NBC channel and also the producers have announced the whole cast of “Chuck” season 4 where they said that “How I Met Your Mother” actress .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Stacy Keibler To Appear On “Chuck”?.
Saudi Arabia says phone companies have until Monday to test BlackBerry compliance, avert ban
Saudi gives firms time to test BlackBerry system DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia’s telecom regulator says it is giving the country’s mobile operators additional time to finalize a deal allowing BlackBerry messaging services to continue. The kingdom’s Communications and Information Technology Commission said in a statement late Saturday it is giving telecom companies a grace .... Original article : Saudi Arabia says phone companies have until Monday to test BlackBerry compliance, avert ban.
Flower Cutie Bonnie
Bonnie love flowers so much.Help the girl prepare a best style in the flower garden and keep in mind she likes to look impeccable and very pretty. Play in Full ScreenPublisherdanielt
Lifeguard Larry Deluxe
OH NO! That fat kid is drowning in the pool! I guess Lifeguard Larry had better save him or at least get his corpse out of the pool or something. In this game you have one minute to take action. Your actions can all lead to different outcomes in this fast and fun, humor game. Play in [...]
Brit docs say they were not consulted about Lockerbie bomber's release
LONDON - Four British cancer experts who had previously been involved with the bomber’s treatment have claimed that they were not consulted by the Scottish Government before the decision to release Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi, was taken. According to the BBC, the ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Brit docs say they were not consulted about Lockerbie bomber’s release.
Six AIIMS-like institutions to be registered as societies
NEW DELHI - The union cabinet Monday approved the proposal for formation of societies for each of the six All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-like institutions being set up at a cost of over Rs.5,040 crore ($1 billion). “Creating legal entities in the form of a society for these institutions will facilitate greater autonomy .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Six AIIMS-like institutions to be registered as societies.
Elbit Imaging Ltd. Announces Notification of Interest in Plaza Centers Shares
TEL AVIV, Israel, August 9, 2010 - Elbit Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: EMITF) ("Elbit") announces today that it sold a total of 15 million ordinary shares of its subsidiary, Plaza Centers N.V., (LSE: PLAZ) (WSE: PLAZ/PLAZACNTR) ("Plaza") to a Polish institutional investor. The sale of such shares was concluded in line with Elbit's potential future business needs. The gross [...]
Attacks against Mexican immigrants in NYC's Staten Island inflame black-Hispanic tensions
Mexican attacks inflame tensions on NYC island NEW YORK - A spate of 11 attacks being investigated as bias incidents on New York City’s Staten Island has reinflamed tensions between black and Hispanic residents here. Most of the attacks since April have targeted Mexican immigrants in a little-known neighborhood that has been transformed by newcomers from Latin .... Original source : Attacks against Mexican immigrants in NYC’s Staten Island inflame black-Hispanic tensions.
Cabinet clears bill to protect whistleblowers
NEW DELHI - The cabinet Monday cleared a bill to protect whistleblowers and it is likely to be tabled in the ongoing monsoon session of parliament, official sources said. The approval for the Public Interest Disclosure (Protection of Informers) Bill, 2010 came at a cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. ... Read : Cabinet clears bill to protect whistleblowers.
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. [...]
Ohio strip club owner and church pastor in rival protests agree to negotiate for 1st time
Ohio strip club owner, pastor to meet over feud WARSAW, Ohio - Feuding Ohio strippers and churchgoers who have been protesting each other have agreed to meet and discuss their differences. Foxhole strip club owner Tommy George says churchgoers with bullhorns have bothered his patrons. New Beginnings Ministries pastor Bill Dunfee calls the strip club a nuisance. ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Ohio strip club owner and church pastor in rival protests agree to negotiate for 1st time.
World's Tallest Man Revealed
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) - Have you ever wondered who is the World’s Tallest Man? At the age of 27, Sultan Kosen is 8 feet, 1 inch tall gaining him the title of “World’s Tallest Man”. Sultan Kosen appeared on the show “World’s Tallest Man:Still Growing” last Sunday on TLC. It is interesting to know that Kosen ... Read more »»».
Annual Snake Boat Race in Alappuzha fascinates tourists
ALAPPUZHA - The annual boat race conducted in Kerala’s Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha town is a major draw among local residents and tourists from different parts of the world. On Saturday, hundreds of national and international tourists converged at Punnamada Lake to witness the famed annual boat race. In this 58th edition of the Nehru Trophy .... Source article : Annual Snake Boat Race in Alappuzha fascinates tourists.
Now, learn yoga from cats and dogs!
LONDON - Flexible felines and contorted canines are among the stars of the Yoga Puppies and Yoga Kittens calendars, 2011. Photographer Dan Borris, 53, has created the artwork. Borris, get his wife Alejandra’s to hold and coax the pets into approximations of classic poses, relying on her skills of being a Yoga teacher. Later, computer software is used .... Read the original article : Now, learn yoga from cats and dogs!.
Omar now in elite company, says Farooq Abdullah
NEW DELHI - Union Minister Farooq Abdullah Monday said his son, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has joined “an elite club” after a police constable hurled a shoe at him during the Independence Day function in Srinagar. “He has joined an elite club of former US president George W. Bush, Pakistan President ... Read more »».
Uproar in Lok Sabha over Mamata's Lalgarh rally
NEW DELHI - The Left parties in the Lok Sabha Monday asked the central government to clarify its stand on the Maoists after a “responsible party in the government and their ministers” decided to hold a rally in West Bengal’s Maoist-affected Lalgarh. The Trinamool Congress, however, rejected the allegation, saying that the party and its leader, [..] Read the original article: here.
New H'andy sana Mobile Phone With Integrated ECG Functionality Offers Remote Lifeline for People With Heart Problems
MMB GmbH Signs Deal to Bring New Mobile Medical Technology to the UK Market With MMUK Ltd, Headed up by Former Vodafone Director Jonathan Viney LONDON, August 16, 2010 - A new mobile phone that provides a quick and simple way to measure, record and send vital Electrocardiograms (ECGs) could help millions of people who suffer from [...]
Correlation Found Between Investment in University Libraries and Grant Awards
Independent International Study, Funded by Elsevier, Finds University Library Collections and Services Lead to Better Research Articles and Grant Proposals NEW YORK, August 9, 2010 - Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and solutions, today announced the results of a new international study that demonstrates the value of the academic library to the [...]
Every night lights: Mich. football team practices at night for Muslim players during Ramadan
Holy month, hot days mean football nights in Mich. DEARBORN, Mich. - Illuminated by the night lights on the football field, Adnan Restum joined a scrum of teammates at the end-zone water fountain, taking a break from a grueling preseason football workout to guzzle a drink. In just a few hours, he wouldn’t be able to take ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Every night lights: Mich. football team practices at night for Muslim players during Ramadan.
Football & faith: Vikings' Husain Abdullah to observe Ramadan fast; team has nutritional plan
Vikings safety Husain Abdullah awaits Ramadan fast MANKATO, Minn. - Husain Abdullah is approaching his most challenging month of the football season. That’s when the Minnesota Vikings backup safety observes Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting and prayer. As a practicing Muslim, Abdullah will not eat or drink at all during daylight hours for the 30-day period ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Football & faith: Vikings’ Husain Abdullah to observe Ramadan fast; team has nutritional plan.
Nurture, not nature, explains why men, women are different
LONDON - Nurture, not nature, explains why men and women are so different. Psychologists say it is nurture that has the largest effect on the skills, attributes and personalities of an individual, not nature. Boys are not exactly born with superior map-reading or parking skills, or even prowess in maths, says a Daily Mail report. .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Nurture, not nature, explains why men, women are different.
Genetic variant linked to TB susceptibility in Africans identified
LONDON - Using a technique known as a genome-wide association (GWA) study, scientists have identified a genetic variant which increases susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB) in African populations. This is the first novel disease variant to be identified using this technique in Africans and demonstrates that such studies are viable in African populations, which have a [..] Read the original article: here.
The Latest Jump of US Jobless Claims Shows the Ailing US Economy
The new claim for US unemployment insurance rose by 2000 to 484, 000. This is the highest level of unemployment in the last six month and it proves that the labor market recovery is very unsteady. Economists projected the unemployment claims around 469 000. U.S. stocks closed down for a third straight day, pressured .... Read the original article : here.
Woman in Hewlett-Packard scandal reveals identity, says she's "saddened" by CEO's ouster
Woman in HP scandal "saddened" by CEO's ouster SAN FRANCISCO - The woman at the center of the sexual harassment claim that forced the resignation of Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd revealed her identity Sunday and said she is "surprised and saddened" that Hurd lost his job. Jodie Fisher, 50, knew Hurd through her contract jobs with ... Read more : Woman in Hewlett-Packard scandal reveals identity, says she’s “saddened” by CEO’s ouster.
PCB rejects Latif's proposal to host ODI series against Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has turned down a proposal by former captain Rashid Latif to host an ODI series against Afghanistan in October. Latif said that he was aiming to help encourage the Afghanistan cricket team, “but the proposal has been turned down because the PCB says .... Original source : PCB rejects Latif’s proposal to host ODI series against Afghanistan.
Obama playing host Monday to Super Bowl champs, raising money in Texas
Obama playing host to Super Bowl champs WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama welcomes the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints to the White House on Monday. The Saints will hold a football clinic with Washington-area children before the event with Obama. After their White House meeting, the Saints players will visit wounded troops and their families at ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Obama playing host Monday to Super Bowl champs, raising money in Texas.
Russell Jones and Walker Launches 2 Way Street Campaign
LONDON, August 9, 2010 - Russell Jones and Walker, the personal injury specialists, has launched 2 Way Street, a campaign that aims to bring HGV drivers and cyclists together. The campaign, fronted by Gail Porter, calls for HGV drivers to have cycle awareness training, for cyclists to be encouraged to take cycle training [...]
Moshi Monsters Reveals Moshi Bandz
Mind Candy Unveils Global Launch Plans for new Children's Collectible Craze LONDON, August 10, 2010 - Mind Candy, the global developer and publisher of the popular children's online game Moshi Monsters, which has 24 million players worldwide (www.moshimonsters.com), today announced the forthcoming launch of Moshi Bandz, a new range of collectible wristbands for kids. The [...]
Cruising with porpoises and spooning up ice cream highlight final day of Obamas' trip to Gulf
A boat ride and ice cream cap Obama’s trip to Gulf PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. - President Barack Obama and his family cruised the waters off their Florida Panhandle hotel on Sunday, offering a portrait of a family on vacation to boost a region struggling with the economic damage wrought by the .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Israel complains about US travel advisory singling out Israel, not Jordan, for precautions
Israel complains about new US travel advisory JERUSALEM - Israel is protesting what it says is a biased U.S. warning for American travelers to locate bomb shelters when visiting the Israeli resort of Eilat and not neighboring Jordan. The travel advisory was issued after rockets hit Israel’s Eilat and Aqaba in Jordan, where one person was killed ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Israel complains about US travel advisory singling out Israel, not Jordan, for precautions.