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Bomb attack kills Muslim religious leader in southern Afghanistan's violent Kandahar city
Bomb attack kills Afghan Muslim religious leader KABUL, Afghanistan - A bomb attack Wednesday in Afghanistan’s volatile southern city of Kandahar killed the director of the local office for facilitating pilgrimages to Islamic holy sites, police said. One other person was killed in the attack on Mohammad Hassan Taimuri and two people wounded, Kandahar police chief Sher ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bomb attack kills Muslim religious leader in southern Afghanistan’s violent Kandahar city.
Authorities struggle to save over 27,000 trapped by floods in Pakistan; death toll over 900
Thousands trapped by Pakistan floods; 900 dead PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Rescue workers struggled Sunday to save more than 27,000 people still trapped by massive flooding in Pakistan’s northwest that has killed over 900 people and destroyed thousands of homes, officials said. The effort has been aided by a slackening of the monsoon rains that have caused the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Authorities struggle to save over 27,000 trapped by floods in Pakistan; death toll over 900.
Pakistan jets kill 45 alleged militants along border; one account says civilians also dead
Pakistani jets target militant hideouts, 45 killed PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Pakistan army jets and helicopters targeted militant hideouts near the Afghan border, killing 45 people identified as insurgents or members of their families, including women and children, security officials said Wednesday. The attacks happened Tuesday in the Teerah Valley in the Khyber region, where al-Qaida and Taliban .... Original article : Pakistan jets kill 45 alleged militants along border; one account says civilians also dead.
Chelsea Clinton's Plastic Surgery Speculations
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Several experts have felt that the changes in Chelsea Clinton before her big day might have been a result of some plastic surgery. The results, however, seem to be very positive for the new bride as she looked stunning in her wedding dress. As photos of the grand wedding gradually begin ... Read more : Chelsea Clinton’s Plastic Surgery Speculations.
World stocks advance amid strong Australian GDP, rise in Chinese manufacturing
World stocks rise on China, Australia economy news \SEOUL, South Korea - World stock markets mostly gained Wednesday after Chinese manufacturing growth picked up and Australia’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in three years. The two indicators are a break from a stream of weak economic readings from the U.S. to Japan that sent stock markets ... Read more : World stocks advance amid strong Australian GDP, rise in Chinese manufacturing.
New political party formed after Suu Kyi party disbanded open headquarters in Myanmar
Suu Kyi party renegades open new headquarters YANGON, Myanmar - A new party formed by renegade members of Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s disbanded Myanmar opposition party opened its headquarters Sunday but says it now faces the hurdle of finding funding to field candidates. All candidates contesting military-run Myanmar’s first election in two decades must pay the Election [..] Read the original article: here.
Middle East Air Traffic Sees De-congestion
DUBAI, UAE, September 1, 2010 - According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Middle Eastern airlines saw an increase in demand of passengers by 16.8 percent in July year-on-year, and by 19.4 percent over the first seven months of the year. The Middle East has seen phenomenal growth of air traffic due to increasing levels of traffic [...]
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 [...]
Maoists torch vehicles, thrash ex-legislator's relative
RANCHI - Maoists torched three vehicles and thrashed a relative of a former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) legislator in Jharkhand’s Latehar district Wednesday, police said. About 20 rebels raided Barihatu village, around 140 km from here, and set three cars on fire by sprinkling patrol on them. They later beat up an uncle of Prakash Ram, .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Maoists torch vehicles, thrash ex-legislator’s relative.
One more arrested in Gyaneshwari train tragedy
KOLKATA - A pro-Maoist activist has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the May 28 Gyaneshwari Express tragedy in West Bengal in which 148 people were killed, police said Sunday. Laxman Mahato, a People’s Committee against Police Activities (PCAPA) leader, was arrested Saturday night from Jhargram for his alleged role in opening the pandrol clips .... Source article : One more arrested in Gyaneshwari train tragedy.
'Sprouty' protein could be a therapeutic target for obesity, osteoporosis
WASHINGTON - A newly discovered protein termed as ’sprouty’ protein could be the answer to obesity and/or osteoporosis, as well as diabetes, osteoarthritis and heart disease. Scientists from Maine report findings on the protein that could ... Read more >>.
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 »».
Apex court directs troops to vacate northeast schools
NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the home ministry to have all schools in the northeast that have been occupied by paramilitary forces vacated in two months. The apex court bench of Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy and Justice S.S. Nijjar also asked the human resource development ministry to assess infrastructural bottlenecks in schools in .... Original source : Apex court directs troops to vacate northeast schools.
Former UNM assistant football coach sues Locksley, school over altercation last year
Former UNM asst. coach sues over altercation ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year. J.B. Gerald filed the lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque against Locksley and the University of New Mexico Board of .... Source : Former UNM assistant football coach sues Locksley, school over altercation last year.
Abhay is a natural actor: Kalki Koechlin
MUMBAI - “Dev D” fame actress Kalki Koechlin, who is sharing screen space with Abhay Deol again in “Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara”, feels her co-star is quite natural in front of the camera. “It was nice working with Abhay again. We are used to working with each other so now we know what each other does .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Abhay is a natural actor: Kalki Koechlin.
Gibson trivializing domestic violence: Ex-girlfriend
LOS ANGELES - Mel Gibson’s former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva has lashed out at the actor for "trivializing the domestic violence" in their ongoing legal battle following allegations he attacked the singer during a heated argument earlier this year. The Russian singer insists that the "Braveheart" star is attempting to “trivialize” the alleged abuse by filing .... Source : Gibson trivializing domestic violence: Ex-girlfriend.
Now, an artificial cornea from China
BEIJING - Chinese scientists are cultivating human cells in a laboratory in a bid to produce artificial cornea, bringing hope to over five million people suffering from corneal blindness in the country. The cornea, a vulnerable shield protecting the eye, plays a key role in creating vision. The team from Ocean University of China (OUC) is ... Read more »»».
GM sets price for compressed natural gas option in full-size vans
GM lists prices for CNG vans DETROIT - General Motors said Tuesday that it will cost $15,910 for customers to outfit full-size Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans with compressed natural gas equipment. The CNG option includes a natural gas capable V8 engine, heavy duty trailering equipment, and a dedicated CNG system. That means that the .... Original article : GM sets price for compressed natural gas option in full-size vans.
5 Best MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) in 2010 (India)
I n India, the term MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) describes any general vehicle type having maximum interior room. It is also called minivans, people-carriers, people-movers, or multi-utility vehicles (shortened MUV’s). MPVs are usually between 1,6001,800 millimetres (6371 inches) tall, which is around 200 mm (7.9 in) taller than a sedan, hatchback or a station wagon. The .... Source : Gaea News Network.
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Multiplayer Mancala is a new game by Flash Games (www.flashgames.de) . Mancala is a pupular board game from africa. You begin by placing a certain number of seeds, prescribed by the variation in use, in each of the pits on the game board. Play in Full ScreenInstructionClick on the seeds to move them.Brief Instructions for playing [...]
DASH eating plan 'cuts heart attack risk'
WASHINGTON - A new research has concluded that the DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack, especially among African-Americans. The DASH eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables ... Read more »»».
Hot chips may cause cancer
MELBOURNE - Fried or roasted potatoes, potato crisps, coffee and cereal-based products, including biscuits and toasted bread can cause cancer, the World Health Organisation has warned. Experts have said that a chemical created when starchy foods are cooked at high temperatures has been proven to cause the disease. Following laboratory tests in animals this year, .... Original source : Hot chips may cause cancer.
Microplasmin Meets Primary Endpoint in Second Phase III Trial in VMA, Confirms Positive Findings of First Trial
Data Presented at ASRS Confirm Previous Phase III Findings and Microplasmin's Potential to Transform the Treatment of Retinal Disorders LEUVEN, Belgium, September 1, 2010 - ThromboGenics NV (Euronext Brussels: THR), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for eye disease, vascular disease and cancer announces that its second Phase III trial evaluating microplasmin [...]
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. [...]
Distribute rotting foodgrains to poor: Gadkari
NEW DELHI - Hailing a Supreme Court order to the government to distribute foodgrains to the poor before they rot, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari said the Centre must immediately distribute the foodgrains for free. “The decision of Supreme Court is very important from the poor man’s perspective. I demand from the central government ... Read : Distribute rotting foodgrains to poor: Gadkari.
Iran says 3 imprisoned Americans should stand trial for illegal border crossing
Iran says 3 Americans should stand trial TEHRAN, Iran - Iran reiterated on Sunday that three Americans jailed a year ago should stand trial on charges of illegally crossing the country’s borders. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Iran is also considering other possible charges against Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal including intentionally .... Original source : Iran says 3 imprisoned Americans should stand trial for illegal border crossing.
Magna Plan of Arrangement to be Implemented
AURORA, Canada, August 31, 2010 - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today announced that, after the close of markets on August 30, 2010, the Ontario Divisional Court dismissed the appeal of certain dissident minority shareholders of Magna and upheld the decision of the Ontario Superior Court approving the previously announced plan of arrangement to eliminate Magna's [...]
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. [...]
Insurance investigator decides on cause of Ark. house fire: The dead plants did it
Insurance company: Flowers started Ark. house fire LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A fire that did $20,000 in damages to a northeast Arkansas home wasn’t caused by an electrical problem or burning food or arson, an insurance investigator concluded. Instead, the dead plants did it, according to a report summary provided to the homeowner, Brian Duncan. “The fire was .... Original article : Insurance investigator decides on cause of Ark. house fire: The dead plants did it.
Vandals throw hamburger patties, French fries, furniture in northern Va. water park pool
Arrests sought after burgers, fries tossed in pool DALE CITY, Va. - The hamburger patties, French fries and pretzels tossed into the pool were bad enough. But did a vandal really have to smear mozzarella cheese on the water slide? Officials in northern Virginia’s Prince William County said that mischief was done overnight at Waterworks Waterpark, plus ... Original article on : Vandals throw hamburger patties, French fries, furniture in northern Va. water park pool.
Rare whale rescued off Maui dies after 2 weeks at Hawaii dolphin and whale hospital
Rare whale rescued off Maui dies after 2 weeks HONOLULU - Federal officials say a rare deep diving whale rescued from a Maui beach earlier this month has died. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration marine mammal response coordinator David Schofield said Monday the male Blainville’s beaked whale was very sick. A necropsy performed after the animal’s death Sunday .... Original article : Rare whale rescued off Maui dies after 2 weeks at Hawaii dolphin and whale hospital.
Pooches to enjoy tasty meals at first dog restaurant in Sydney
SYDNEY - If taking pets on drive wasn’t enough for Aussies who want to pamper their pooches, they can now take them out for a nice cappucino and organic cupcakes-all thanks to the first dog restaurant opening in the Sydney. Chew Chew has been open next to Wollstonecraft station for just three weeks and has .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Bihar CPI-M leader expelled for trying to 'patch up' with JD-U
NEW DELHI - Subodh Roy, the Bihar leader from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was expelled from the party Wednesday after he tried to “patch up” with Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Roy, a party central committee member and a former Lok Sabha MP from Bhagalpur, has been “expelled from the ... Read more >>>.
Opposition to stick to voting on price rise
NEW DELHI - Opposition parties are learnt to be in disagreement with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s formula for ending the crisis in parliament over the mode of discussion on price rise. Mukherjee, who has invited leaders of all political parties for a breakfast meeting Monday, is likely to stick on the government’s stand that .... Read the original article : here.
QIAGEN Introduces QIAsymphony RGQ(R), a Novel Automated System for all Molecular Testing Needs
Automated Workflow With Broadest Available PCR-Based Molecular Diagnostic Assay Menu(1) VENLO, The Netherlands, September 1, 2010 - QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the launch of its highly flexible automated solution QIAsymphony RGQ(R). This novel, integrated system sets new standards for molecular testing and incorporates all workflow steps from sample to detection. QIAsymphony offers many [...]
Girls Gone Wild Announces Winner in Their Search for 'The Hottest Girl in America' on HDNet
DALLAS, July 30, 2010 - Chelsea Brooke, a 20-year-old brunette from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been named Girls Gone Wild's "Hottest Girl in America" after a year-long, nationwide search that was captured for a groundbreaking HDNet reality TV series, "Girls Gone Wild Presents: Search for the Hottest Girl in America." (Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100730/LA43429-a) [...]
Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate Janmashtami
DHAKA - Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated Wednesday across Muslim-majority Bangladesh. The day’s programmes include worship of Lord Krishna, puja, Gita Jagna, kirtan, discussions and peace processions, Star Online, the website of The Daily Star reported Wednesday. The day is a public holiday in the country. Bangladesh has the third largest population .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Mosque prayer leader wins Malaysia hit reality TV show's search for young Muslim role model
Malaysia TV completes quest for Muslim role model KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - An Islamic reality TV show that made its contestants counsel promiscuous teenagers and bury corpses has named a 26-year-old mosque prayer leader as Malaysia’s top role model for young Muslims. Producers voiced hopes Sunday of launching similar versions of “Imam Muda,” or “Young Leader,” in .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Mosque prayer leader wins Malaysia hit reality TV show’s search for young Muslim role model.
Busted growers mistake Calif. game wardens for suppliers, try to toss pot in truck
Busted pot growers mistake wardens for suppliers RED BLUFF, Calif. - California wildlife officials say two men are in custody after a group of marijuana growers started to toss bags full of pot into a pickup truck belonging to game wardens they mistook for their suppliers. State Department of Fish and Game spokesman Pat Foy says two ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Busted growers mistake Calif. game wardens for suppliers, try to toss pot in truck.
Now, tweet your way to your dream job
MELBOURNE - Ever thought Twitter could help you bag your dream job? May be. Britain-based Laura Walls landed a top public relations job in Brisbane, Australia, after she sent out a 140 character Tweet. The Tweet which grabbed the attention of Red PR’s managing director, Fleur Madden-Topley, simply said: “Hi, I’m a UK consumer PR looking .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Now, tweet your way to your dream job.
Gartner reduces forecast for global PC shipment growth in 2nd half of 2010
Gartner cuts 2nd-half PC shipment growth outlook STAMFORD, Conn. - Research firm Gartner Inc. on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global shipments of personal computers in the second half of the year, saying the change stems from economic uncertainty in the U.S. and Western Europe. Gartner now expects worldwide PC shipments to rise 15.3 percent .... Original article : Gartner reduces forecast for global PC shipment growth in 2nd half of 2010.
Twitter taken down for 'planned maintenance'; company site says outage could last 5 hours
Twitter down for hours of 'planned maintenance' NEW YORK - The microblogging site Twitter Inc. was out of commission early Sunday for the roughly 100 million users around the world. Instead of the usual screen that allows people to send a tweet, the home page indicated the site was down for "planned maintenance" but was expected to ... Read more : Twitter taken down for ‘planned maintenance’; company site says outage could last 5 hours.
New Purdue QB Robert Marve ready to revive career against Notre Dame
Purdue’s Marve ready to play Irish INDIANAPOLIS - New Purdue quarterback Robert Marve beat LeBron James to the punch and now he is ready to restart his career. In a press conference televised on ESPN, Marve announced last year that he would play for Purdue after transferring from Miami. Just like when the Miami Heat’s expectations rose when ... Original article on : New Purdue QB Robert Marve ready to revive career against Notre Dame.
Mourinho 'The Special One' destined to lead Man U, England: Sneijder
LONDON - New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho ‘The Special One’ is destined to manage Manchester United and England, according to Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder. Real Madrid is just a stopping off stage before Mourinho ends up at Old Trafford as Sir Alex Ferguson’s natural replacement, says Sneijder. Sneijder came to know Mourinho well in [..] Read the original article: here.
8000inc (EIGH.pk) Announces $2M USD Performance in 6 Month Group Review
Year to June 2010, $985K USD Retained Profit, $2.1M USD Shareholder Equity, 6000 Brand8000 Items Dispatched MANASSAS, Virginia, August 30, 2010 - From the Company's formal launch in October 2009, an interim review of subsidiary performance and the Company's stock, has revealed that the first six months figures for 2010 show a retained profit of $985,000.00, USD, shareholder [...]
Statement Issued on Behalf of Kenny Huang
HONG KONG, August 4, 2010 - In response to widespread media reports that Kenny Huang had made a formal bid for Liverpool Football Club, Mr. Huang would like to emphasize that he has registered interest in investing in Liverpool FC but has made no formal bid. There has been much speculation and commentary from a wide array of [...]
US greenlight to world's first stem cell treatment on humans
LONDON - The world’s first experiments using embryonic stem cells to treat humans have been given the go-ahead in the US. California-based biotech firm Geron will begin clinical trials on patients paralysed by spinal cord injuries. Scientists hope that injecting cells from discarded human embryos into the spines of volunteers will trigger regrowth of ... Original source on Gaea Times at : US greenlight to world’s first stem cell treatment on humans.
Organic Children's Clothing Brand Frugi Continue to Grow in the Recession
HELSTON, England, September 1, 2010 - Dynamic brand Frugi (www.welovefrugi.com/) are blasting away all the reports of doom & gloom with a belter of a new range, hailed by the 150 shops that stock them in the UK as their best ever. The range is full of all that is good about Autumn; the long walks swishing [...]
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 [...]
LA coroner says teen who collapsed at Electric Daisy Carnival died of ecstasy overdose
Coroner says teen died of ecstasy overdose LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County coroner’s office says a 15-year-old girl who collapsed during the Electric Daisy Carnival rave in June died as the result of an ecstasy overdose. Coroner spokesman Ed Winter said Tuesday that Sasha Rodriguez died of complications of the drug and that her death .... Source : LA coroner says teen who collapsed at Electric Daisy Carnival died of ecstasy overdose.
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.