Hurricane warning issued for the US Virgin Islands as Hurricane Earl approaches

Hurricane warning issued for US Virgin Islands MIAMI - A hurricane warning has been issued for the U.S. Virgin Islands as Hurricane Earl begins hitting the Caribbean. The hurricane’s maximum sustained winds increased early Monday to near 105 mph (165 kph) with additional strengthening expected. Earl is located about 50 miles (75 kilometers) east-northeast of St. Martin. Hurricane Earl ... Read more »»».

Girl attempts suicide after boy circulates MMS

RANCHI - A teenaged village girl in Jharkhand tried to commit suicide after discovering that a boy from her village her circulated a pornographic MMS involving her, police said Monday. A resident of Giddi village in Ramgarh district, around 45 km from Ranchi, Rajni (name changed) belongs to a very poor family. A student of Class .... Source article  : Girl attempts suicide after boy circulates MMS.

World stock markets as Bernanke promises action, Japan central bank eases policy,

World markets rise as Bernanke promises action BANGKOK - World markets advanced Monday, boosted by the Federal Reserve chief vowing to take action if the U.S. economy weakens further and Japan easing monetary policy to protect a shaky recovery. The willingness of major central banks to take more action to prevent a slide back into recession reassured ... Read more >>.

Jharkhand seeks Rs.3,000 crore for drought relief

RANCHI - The Jharkhand government has sought Rs.3,000-crore assistance from the centre to mitigate the effects of drought due to inadequate rains this year. The government has also opened control rooms at the panchayat level to monitor the relief work and cancelled leave of all field-level officials. A central team last week visited the state to ... Read : Jharkhand seeks Rs.3,000 crore for drought relief.

Nepal war long over, but 1,300 still missing

KATHMANDU - Four years after a fierce Maoist uprising ended with the loss of over 16,000 lives, thousands of families shattered by the 10-year “People’s War” say they are yet unable to overcome their grief as over 1,300 people remain missing. As the world Monday observes the International Day of the Disappeared, the raw wounds are ... Read : Nepal war long over, but 1,300 still missing.

Suspect in 'Grim Sleeper' serial killings set to enter plea in Los Angeles courtroom

Suspect in ‘Grim Sleeper’ killings to enter plea LOS ANGELES - A man suspected in the “Grim Sleeper” slayings of 10 women is set to be arraigned in a Los Angeles courtroom. An attorney for Lonnie Franklin Jr. has said he will plead not guilty Monday to 10 charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder. Private ... Read more »»».

In with the new for Emmy comedies, in with the old for drama

Split personality for Emmy Awards Emmy had a split personality this year. Television’s annual awards show honored hot new broadcast comedies “Modern Family” and “Glee,” while sticking with more familiar favorites from cable in drama. “Modern Family” won the Emmy for best comedy in its rookie season. The sweetly uproarious sitcom knit together a gay couple and ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : In with the new for Emmy comedies, in with the old for drama.

British students learn about emerging economies in India

NEW DELHI - Enterprising British youngsters are utilising their school holidays to gain first-hand knowledge of the impact of globalisation. At least 30 are learning Indian business processes at leading multinational companies, acquiring basic knowledge of Indian culture as lodgers with Indian families and familiarising themselves with the education environment at schools in India. They are .... Original source  : British students learn about emerging economies in India.

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.

Jade Rousseau - The Fall Of Sant' Antonio

Uncover a startling conspiracy lurking at the heart of an Italian village in an interactive thriller. To leave the terrible events of her recent past behind, Jade packs her life into a small suitcase and takes a detective post in a small mountain village. Upon arriving, a simple break-in at the police station quickly reveals a [...]

Increasing Potential for RIS-driven PACS Modules in Europe, Finds Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, August 24, 2010 - While the penetration of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) in European hospitals is 80 per cent, the modern radiology information system (RIS) that drives PACS has only reached a penetration level of about 41 per cent. Legacy RIS modules ubiquitously dominate the market and many hospitals are reluctant to install a new [...]

Archimedes Pharma US Announces New US Headquarters In Bedminster, New Jersey

Actively recruiting top talent to support US market penetration - READING, England and BEDMINSTER, New Jersey, August 23, 2010 - Archimedes Pharma, an emerging specialty pharma company focused on oncology, pain, neurology and critical care sectors, announced today the location of its new US headquarters in Bedminster, New Jersey. Archimedes has offices in a [...]

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 [...]

Brit man sets world record spending 114 days with 40 dangerous snakes

LONDON - A British man has set a new world record after he spent 114 days in a tiny room with 40 dangerous snakes. David Jones, 45, has spent four months in a 5m x 4m sealed room with two black mambas, two green mambas, three snouted cobras, seven bloomsangs and 27 puff adders. The professional .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brit man sets world record spending 114 days with 40 dangerous snakes.

Energy and Mining Sectors Drive Demand for Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment in South Africa, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 30, 2010 - Increased demand for energy supplies and the need for regulatory compliance by mining companies are driving the water and wastewater treatment equipment market in South Africa. (Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) (Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.environmental.frost.com) South African Water [...]

Students Dine at World's Best Restaurant in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN, August 23, 2010 - Students dining at Noma, the number one restaurant in the world! Hardly an everyday event, but during the food festival "Copenhagen Cooking" this is exactly what happens for a lucky group of students. For everyone else, 84 other unique gastronomic events await from 19 to 29 August in Copenhagen. [...]

New Parkinson's gene linked to immune system

LONDON - Scientists have found a new genetic link associated with Parkinson’s disease that implicates the immune system and offers new targets for drug development. Johns Hopkins researchers from the Center for Inherited Disease Research confirmed that a gene in the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) region was strongly linked with Parkinson’s disease; this region contains a ... Read : New Parkinson’s gene linked to immune system.

Telescope captures galactic super volcanic explosion

LONDON - A spectacular "super volcano" that erupted trillions of miles away from earth has been clicked by a NASA telescope. The staggering eruption was filmed by NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory and the National Science Foundation’s Very Large Array. Astronomers said shock waves between a giant black hole and cooling gas, caused the mind .... Original source  : Telescope captures galactic super volcanic explosion.

Michael Clarke dating underwear model Kyly Boldy

MELBOURNE - Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has been dating underwear model and aspiring TV presenter Kyly Boldy. According to Woman’s Day, Clarke and Boldy, both 29, have been seen going to the movies at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney’s exclusive East, but they have been keeping their relationship low-key. A fashion industry insider said that Boldy is .... Original source  : Michael Clarke dating underwear model Kyly Boldy.

'Sweet Lou' tried charm and temper; nothing worked on hapless Cubs

Piniella: Good day to remember … and forget Lou Piniella is one of those guys you hate to see go. Sadder still is the way he went out. An ailing mother back home in Tampa tugged at his heartstrings, changing the date of his previously announced retirement from the end of the season to Sunday. But that .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Sweet Lou’ tried charm and temper; nothing worked on hapless Cubs.

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.

Some of 15 Chinese hostages leave bus as Philippine police enter vehicle

Police move in, some hostages leave Philippine bus MANILA, Philippines - Philippine police stormed a bus Monday evening after shots were heard from the hostage-taker of 15 Chinese tourists, and at least four of the hostages crawled out of the back door. The hostage-taker was killed, said Senior Superintendent Nelson Yabut. There was no immediate confirmation of any ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Some of 15 Chinese hostages leave bus as Philippine police enter vehicle.

Ex-policeman in Philippine capital holds tourist bus hostage with 26 aboard

Ex-policeman in Philippines holds tourists hostage MANILA, Philippines - A dismissed policeman armed with an automatic rifle seized a bus in the Philippine capital Monday with 24 passengers, most of them Hong Kong tourists, in a bid to demand his reinstatement, police said. Six hostages, including three children, were subsequently released, and appeared to be unhurt. Police sharpshooters .... Source article  : Ex-policeman in Philippine capital holds tourist bus hostage with 26 aboard.