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Colorado wildfire evacuees wait, wonder if homes among toll of destroyed buildings
Colo. wildfire’s toll of destroyed homes rises BOULDER, Colo. - Will Esposito describes an otherworldly scene after a wildfire tore through a canyon in the Colorado foothills: Some houses in his neighborhood burning while others stood intact, a propane tank shooting flames into the sky, and an eerie quiet interrupted only by firefighting helicopters and airplanes. “There ... Read more »»».
Green Tea Claims Under FDA Scanner
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- We all have heard about the benefits of green tea but it seems from the recent actions of FDA that some of the companies are just trying to cash in on the concept. In a recent development the US Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings to 2 leading FMCG brands .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Green Tea Claims Under FDA Scanner.
India now has over 650 million mobile phone connections
NEW DELHI - India’s mobile phone market continued to expand at a robust pace with total connections estimated at 652.42 million as on Aug 1, thanks to 16.92 million new subscribers joining the network in July, official data showed Wednesday. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), the wireless phone user base grew ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : India now has over 650 million mobile phone connections.
US drone strike kills six in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - At least six people were killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan’s tribal region near Afghan border, a media report said Wednesday. According to sources, the US surveillance plane attacked with missile in North Waziristan Agency capital Miransah, killing at least six people, Geo News reported. At least two houses were also ... Read more >>>.
Short sleepers 'at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease'
WASHINGTON - A new research has suggested that people who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease. A study by a team of researchers from Warwick Medical School and the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Short sleepers ‘at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease’.
Schools close, teachers targeted and panicked by Muslim insurgents in southern Thailand
Teachers killed in restive southern Thailand BANGKOK - Panicked teachers in Thailand’s restive south stayed home from school Wednesday after two teachers were killed in broad daylight amid threats from suspected Muslim insurgents that 20 would die. The Narathiwat Teachers Federation called for more than 300 schools across the province to close Wednesday for several days, but .... Original article : Schools close, teachers targeted and panicked by Muslim insurgents in southern Thailand.
Marilyn Mansion Without Makeup?
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Rock star Marilyn Manson was spotted without his signature makeup recently. For fans who have never seen their rock icon without the white paint, red lipstick and dark eye shadow, this was a great chance to seen th real man behind the Gothic image of the rock star. In a recent .... Original article : Marilyn Mansion Without Makeup?.
September 8 Launch For Samsung Fascinate
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The various versions of the much touted Samsung Galaxy is coming to the different carriers in the USA and the models are hogging the limelight. The latest variant of Galaxy to land in the US mobile market is the Samsung Fascinate and Verizon Wireless is going to sell it to the ... Read more : September 8 Launch For Samsung Fascinate.
Cat Breeder
Welcome to this new addicting virtual pet game where you need to bread these cute cats like your child! Choose one these types: American short hair, Persian long hair or Siamese Oriental cat and take care about them. Play in Full ScreenInstructionUse your mouse to play and look at the pop up window for help. Click [...]
Computer-based approaches effective in tackling sexual health problems
WASHINGTON - A new study by Cochrane researchers has indicated that interactive computer packages are effective in tackling problems such as sexually transmitted infections. Computer-based interventions are a promising alternative and have already proved successful in the promotion of HIV-related sexual health, but there is less certainty about whether computer-based interventions can .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Hold Ershad's trial, alliance partners tell Hasina
DHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who heads a 14-party alliance, is under pressure from some of her allies to allow the trial of former president H.M. Ershad for `usurping’ power in 1982. Hasina had reportedly told Ershad, who is also a member of the ruling alliance, “not to worry” when he met her ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Hold Ershad’s trial, alliance partners tell Hasina.
Kentucky farmer claims some ears of corn popped on the stalk
Ky. farmer claims some corn popped on the stalk ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. - A Hardin County farmer said that some ears among his feed corn rows popped on the stalk in a phenomenon that agricultural experts believe is associated with irregular rainfall and high heat. Star Mills farmer Patrick Preston sent a photo of the burst kernels that ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kentucky farmer claims some ears of corn popped on the stalk.
Sri Lanka opposition boycotts parliament
COLOMBO - The main opposition in Sri Lanka Wednesday boycotted parliament, which was due to vote on proposed constitutional amendments that would boost powers of the president. The United National Party said the amendments were undemocratic and accused the government of coercing opposition members into supporting the measures. “The government is acting undemocratically by getting our [..] Read the original article: here.
Oracle Responds to HP Lawsuit
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., September 7, 2010 Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) today issued the following statement: "Oracle has long viewed HP as an important partner," said Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. "By filing this vindictive lawsuit against Oracle and Mark Hurd, the HP board is acting with utter disregard for that partnership, our joint customers, and their own shareholders and employees. [...]
Afghanistan to close more polling stations because of security concerns
Afghanistan: More voting stations to remain closed KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan election officials said Wednesday that scores of additional polling stations will have to remain closed during the Sept. 18 parliamentary vote because of the deteriorating security situation in the country. The state electoral commission said 81 of the 458 polling stations planned in Nangarhar province will ... Read more >>>.
Log on to www.postcardsfromuniverse.org to send e-postcards from space to family, friends
WASHINGTON - Visitors to the website of a book that features articles from astronomers around the world about the hottest astronomical topics of the moment can now send an electronic postcard from space to family and friends-the only ... Read more >>>.
Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO rape case
BANGALORE - A fast track court here will on Wednesday deliver its verdict in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Srikant Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by .... Original source : Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO rape case.
Wayne Rooney paid 'ugly tax' to hooker
LONDON - Soccer ace Wayne Rooney allegedly paid ‘ugly tax’ to fame hungry hooker Jenny Thompson. The wannabe WAG, 21, confessed she “never imagined” Rooney, who paid her 1200 pounds, would be “one of my clients”. “I know a lot of people call him Shrek but he’s actually not that ugly when you’re ... Read : Wayne Rooney paid ‘ugly tax’ to hooker.
Iraq displays hundreds of artifacts recovered after looting, including statue of Sumerian king
Iraq displays hundreds of recovered artifacts BAGHDAD - Iraq displayed hundreds of recovered artifacts Tuesday that were among the country’s looted heritage and span the ages from a 4,400-year-old statue of a Sumerian king to a chrome-plated AK-47 bearing Saddam Hussein’s image. The 542 pieces are among the most recent artifacts recovered from a heartbreaking frenzy of .... Source article : Iraq displays hundreds of artifacts recovered after looting, including statue of Sumerian king.