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FBI-style force for Europe to fight crime
LONDON - A pan-Europe FBI-style police force with powers to arrest criminals will be operational within a decade, a media report said Sunday. Ferenc Banfi, the new director of the EU’s prestigious police academy in Bramshill, Hampshire, said talks were underway and British intelligence experts were leading them, Express.co.uk reported. He said the threat of organised ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : FBI-style force for Europe to fight crime.
12 suspected insurgents, 5 civilians and 2 security officers killed in Chechnya shootout
19 dead in shootout in Russia’s Caucasus ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia - Russian officials and media reports say a shootout between the Chechen president’s personal protection detail and suspected separatist insurgents has left 19 people dead, including five civilians. Alvi Karimov, spokesman for President Ramzan Kadyrov, says 12 suspected insurgents, two security officers and the civilians were killed when ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 12 suspected insurgents, 5 civilians and 2 security officers killed in Chechnya shootout.
Glenn Beck's rally suggests trouble for Dems if activists vote in November elections
Beck rally signals election trouble for Dems WASHINGTON - If Democrats had doubts about the voter unrest that threatens to rob them of their majority in Congress, they needed only look from the Capitol this weekend to the opposite end of the National Mall. It’s where Ken Ratliff joined tens of thousands of other anti-government activists at ... Read more : Glenn Beck’s rally suggests trouble for Dems if activists vote in November elections.
Brandeaux's Liberty Living Wins National Student Housing Survey Award 2010
LONDON, August 27, 2010 - UK university students have chosen Liberty Living as Best Private Halls Provider 2010 in this year's National Student Housing Survey. The survey is now in its 3rd year and is having a major impact on the industry's commitment to service levels. The NSHS annual survey of over 10,000 students [...]
Two police officers among 12 killed in Chechnya
Grozny, Aug 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two police officers and 10 militants were killed Sunday in a shootout in the ancestral village of Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov. The shootout took place in Chechnya’s Kurchaloyevsky district. Kadyrov said bodies of the 10 killed militants were found at the scene, adding that the militants were being identified. “Currently servicemen .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Moms who don't breastfeed at risk of diabetes
WASHINGTON - Women who don’t breastfeed their babies are more at risk of developing type-2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, later in life than mothers who did. “We have seen dramatic increases in the prevalence of type-2 diabetes over the last century,” said Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, assistant professor of medicine, epidemiology, and .... Source article : Moms who don’t breastfeed at risk of diabetes.
Seven-year-old Briton advises government on finances
LONDON - A seven-year-old maths prodigy, who became the youngest Briton to gain the top grade in GCSE maths, now advises the government on the country’s finances, a media report said Sunday. Oscar Selby, who last week got an A* at less than half the age at which most pupils take the exam, has demonstrated a .... Read the original article : here.
College students 'less likely to let tipsy female pals engage in risky sex'
WASHINGTON - A study has revealed that college students are less likely to let their female friends engage in risky sexual behaviour after a night of drinking alcohol. The study examined how and why college students protect their friends who have been heavily drinking. Three quarters of the study’s participants reported that they would not take risks [..] Read the original article: here.
Artificial corneas restore sight for the first time
LONDON - Lab grown artificial corneas have been transplanted into patients' eyes for the first time, offering hope to millions of partially sighted people. The new technique involves growing human tissue or collagen in the lab and then shaping it, using a contact lens mould. Damaged and scarred tissue from the front of the [..] Read the original article: here.
Mario Bros 'Greatest Video Game Ever'
LONDON - Super Mario Bros has been named the ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’. In the game, Italian plumber Mario and brother Luigi must negotiate the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from the clutches of evil Bowser. The game topped a top-20 list compiled by a poll of 2,000 gamers. More than 40 million copies have been .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Mario Bros ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’.
Tiramisu Cooking
To cook a Tiramisu sometimes is really hard but now we prepared a special recipe only for you. You will find out how easy is to make your favourite dessert. You can invite your friends at your place to show them how good you are at this. Also you have the chance to improve your [...]
Plant agents show promise in preventing skin cancer
WASHINGTON - Certain plant substances found in grapes, berries and walnuts, when given in combinations, have shown promise in preventing skin cancer. The compounds, which occur naturally in a number of plant-based foods, were tested on mice that had been engineered to develop skin cancer, according to a Texas University statement. “On the basis .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Plant agents show promise in preventing skin cancer.
Essilor - First-Half 2010 Results
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, August 27, 2010 - - A Very Good First Half - Sharp Increase in Revenue: up 15.8% - High Contribution Margin Maintained, at 18.0% of Revenue - Adjusted Earnings per Share: up 17.6% - Strong Increase in [...]
Bindra's father asked to pay Rs.27.25 crore dues
CHANDIGARH - Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s father A.S. Bindra has been asked by the high court here to pay long-pending dues amounting to Rs.27.25 crore to Asset Reconstruction India within the next four weeks. The Punjab and Haryana High Court earlier this week directed Punjab Meats Ltd (PML), owned by A.S. Bindra, to pay the .... Source : Bindra’s father asked to pay Rs.27.25 crore dues.
Latest UK Employment Law Statistics: "Claims Volumes Soar" Says City Lawyers, Silverman Sherliker LLP
LONDON, August 25, 2010 - UK Employment Claims Soar by Over 56% The total number of Employment Tribunal claims has soared by over 56 p% in the last year, from 151,000 in 2008-2009 to a total of 236,100 up to the end of March this year. The increase is huge. The main increases are [...]
Goat wandering around Missouri town gets Facebook page, attention from animal control officers
Wandering goat in Missouri gets Facebook fan page MEXICO, Mo. - A goat that has been wandering around the eastern Missouri town of Mexico has gained enough attention to have his own Facebook page. But animal control officers are not amused. KXEO reported that the goat was first seen by a motorist on Saturday near an ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Goat wandering around Missouri town gets Facebook page, attention from animal control officers.
Now, chicken nappies - the must-have accessory for your chook pet!
MELBOURNE - Are your chicks more like pets to you? If yes, the chicken nappy is a new must-have accessory for you - a design perfect for the animal that can never really be house-trained but likes to come inside anyway. A Brisbane-based chicken entrepreneur has developed the nappy, based on a US design and manufactured .... Source : Now, chicken nappies - the must-have accessory for your chook pet!.
Glenn Beck's Rally Witnesses Turnout Of 87,000
WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- As many as 87,000 people congregated outside the Lincoln Memorial in the U.S. national capital of Washington which was organized by conservative talk show host Glenn Beck on Saturday. The convention which was termed as the ‘Restoring Honor’ rally was not devoid of a rush of patriotism and as well as a ... Original article on : Glenn Beck’s Rally Witnesses Turnout Of 87,000.
Chiquita Launches Innovative Biodigester in Gu??piles, Costa Rica
Costa Rican President Chinchilla Inaugurates Innovation in Sustainable Operations SAN JOS??, Costa Rica, August 29, 2010 - Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today dedicated its innovative Biodigester system at its Mundimar S.A. facility in Gu??piles, Costa Rica. Joined by Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla, senior vice president for government affairs and corporate responsibility officer Manuel Rodriguez spoke about [...]
1,865 Jharkhand religious structures face demolition
RANCHI - A staggering 1,865 religious structures in Jharkhand face the threat of demolition as they have been constructed illegally on government land, an official source said Sunday. The state government has prepared a list of such religious structures, a majority of them temples. There are 40 religious structures, including 39 temples, in Ranchi. There are .... Original article : 1,865 Jharkhand religious structures face demolition.
Female tree frogs look for males with longer, more frequent mating calls
WASHINGTON - The mating call of the male red-eyed tree frog tells the female everything she needs to know, and it’s the rate, frequency, and duration of these calls that determines who the mate would be, according to a new study. The author recorded 575 mating calls from 30 male tree frogs in the Cayo District ... Read more >>>.
3Par calls HP's $30-per-share bid 'superior'; Dell mulls increased offer
3Par calls HP $30 bid 'superior'; Dell mulls reply FREMONT, Calif. - Data storage company 3Par Inc. says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc., but Dell said Saturday it was mulling over a higher bid. 3Par said late Friday that .... Source article on Gaea Times at : 3Par calls HP’s $30-per-share bid ’superior’; Dell mulls increased offer.
Capello does a U-turn on Beckham's international career
LONDON - England manager Fabio Capello has opened the door for ace midfielder David Beckham to make a sensational return. The England manager had effectively called time on Beckham’s international career during an interview prior to the 2-1 victory against Hungary at Wembley earlier this month. “First Beckham has to be playing again, but the door is .... Original article : Capello does a U-turn on Beckham’s international career.
Designing Future-Proof, World Class Stadiums to Propel the Middle East to the Forefront of Sporting Tourism
DOHA, Qatar, August 25, 2010 - Original, innovative, modern stadiums are being developed across GCC nations at an unprecedented rate. Each new development will bring fresh ideas and rapidly advancing technologies. www.virtualpressoffice.com/eventsSubmenu.do?showId=971&fromShowPage=T Against the odds, it is evident that the Middle East is fast becoming an unlikely hotspot for sports tourism, as it looks beyond [...]
US court stops Obama government's funding of embryonic stem cell research
LONDON - A US district court has issued a temporary injunction against expanded federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research, which was part of a new policy outlined by the Obama administration last year. The court ruled in favour of the researchers who claimed that human embryonic stem cell research involved the destruction of human .... Source article on Gaea Times at : US court stops Obama government’s funding of embryonic stem cell research.
Roamware Listed for the Second Time on Inc. 5000
Inc. Magazine Releases Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies - The Inc. 5000 SAN JOSE, California, August 27, 2010 - Inc. magazine ranked Roamware, Inc. a top company in the San Jose metro area and No. 2745 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list [...]
Bosnia, Serbia restart steam train line in bid to attract tourists, boost ties
Steam train connects Bosnia, Serbia VISEGRAD, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Bosnia and Serbia restarted an old steam-powered train Saturday in an effort to increase tourism in a region that was devastated by war in the 1990s. Thousands of people gathered in the eastern Bosnian town of Visegrad to greet the train on century-old, narrow-gauge rails as it ended its [..] Read the original article: here.