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AP Exclusive: Soldier's father says he warned Army of plot by troops to kill Afghan civilians
Soldier’s father: Army was warned of murder plot SEATTLE - The father of a U.S. soldier serving in Afghanistan says he tried nearly a half dozen times to pass an urgent message from his son to the Army: Troops in his unit had murdered an Afghan civilian, planned more killings and threatened him to keep quiet .... Source : AP Exclusive: Soldier’s father says he warned Army of plot by troops to kill Afghan civilians.
Pak seeks 'concrete Indian steps' to bolster re-engagement
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has urged Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to back up his call for re-engagement with concrete measures to address issues of concern between the two countries. “Pakistan is ready for sustained and meaningful dialogue on all issues and it is for India .... Source : Pak seeks ‘concrete Indian steps’ to bolster re-engagement.
Asian stock markets encouraged by Portugal debt auction, softer yen; Europe mixed
Asian shares mostly rise as Europe worries ease SHANGHAI - World stocks were mostly higher Thursday as news of a successful bond sale by Portugal eased worries over Europe’s debt woes. But Chinese shares fell on fears that authorities might do more to cool the property sector. European markets were mixed in early trading, with Britain’s FTSE ... Read : Asian stock markets encouraged by Portugal debt auction, softer yen; Europe mixed.
TECT Aerospace Promotes Peter Knapper to President
WICHITA, Kansas, September 8, 2010 - TECT announced the promotion effective today of Peter Knapper to president of TECT Aerospace, Inc. Since joining the TECT family of businesses in 2007, Knapper has served as vice president of operations for both TECT Power and TECT Aerospace. He succeeds Timothy Hassenger who served as president from December 2006 until today. [...]
AP Exclusive: Soldier's father says he warned Army of plot by troops to kill Afghan civilians
Soldier’s father: Army was warned of murder plot SEATTLE - The father of a U.S. soldier serving in Afghanistan tells The Associated Press he tried to warn the Army that troops in his son’s unit had killed civilians. By the time suspects were arrested in May, two more Afghans were dead. Christopher Winfield says his son Adam was .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Bariatric ops reduce chances of gestational diabetes
WASHINGTON - A new study has suggested that obese women who have undergone bariatric surgical procedures before pregnancy are three times less likely to develop gestational diabetes (GDM) than women who have bariatric operations after delivery. The retrospective study also found that delivery after bariatric procedures was associated with reduced odds of cesarean section-an outcome associated .... Original source : Bariatric ops reduce chances of gestational diabetes.
ADB to provide $20 million for tourism development in Sikkim
NEW DELHI - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a loan of $20 million for the development of tourism infrastructure in Sikkim, the tourism ministry said here Thursday. “A loan assistance of $20.0 million from ADB has been negotiated for South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project for Sikkim,” the ministry said in statement. For the .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Malayalam Actor and Director Venu Nagavally Dies at 61
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — It seems South Film Industry is going through a sad time now. After the untimely death of Tamil actor Murali yesterday, Malayalam film actor cum director Venu Nagavally has left us this morning. He died at a private hospital here at the age of 61. Sources suggest that Venu was suffering ... Original article on : Malayalam Actor and Director Venu Nagavally Dies at 61.
Book a Viewsonic Projector and You May Fly to Srilanka/Thailand
NEW DELHI (GaeaTimes.com) — ViewSonic Corp, the electronics major is trying to spruce things up with deft marketing. Very recently they have launched a new scheme name “High- Flyers” wherein they are offering their channel partners to win trips to Thailand and Sri-Lanka. The innovative offer may be availed by booking their orders for ViewSonic .... Original article : Book a Viewsonic Projector and You May Fly to Srilanka/Thailand.
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Vitamin D may help asthmatics
WASHINGTON - Vitamin D may help those suffering from asthma, according to experts. “There is a possible cause-and-effect relationship between vitamin D deficiency and uncontrolled asthma,” said allergist Manbir Sandhu, lead author and ACAAI member. “Evidence suggests that vitamin D has ... Read : Vitamin D may help asthmatics.
The Harley Medical Group Report Surge in Liposuction Procedures
LONDON, September 8, 2010 - The Harley Medical Group has reported thousands of enquiries for liposuction over the last month as a wave of what is termed 'beach envy' - jealousy of other women's bodies - hit holidaymakers. The rise has been driven largely by 30-plus women, with clinic staff reporting patient feedback that [...]
APNewsBreak: Attorney for Britney Spears' ex calls bodyguard's child abuse claims 'baseless'
APNewsBreak: Spears’ ex disputes abuse claims LOS ANGELES - An attorney for Britney Spears’ ex-husband called child abuse claims leveled at the singer by a former bodyguard baseless and motivated by money. Fernando Flores, who worked on the singer’s security detail, sued Spears on Wednesday claiming sexual harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. His lawsuit claims [..] Read the original article: here.
2 arrested in Australia after wrestling python outside McDonald's; snake stolen from pet shop
2 charged in Australia after python wrestling demo MELBOURNE, Australia - Two men were arrested after bewildered diners at a McDonald’s spotted them wrestling a 5-foot (1.5 meter) python named Boris in the restaurant parking lot, police said Thursday. Victoria state police say the men stole the 8-year-old black-headed python and a lizard from a pet shop .... Original article on Gaea Times at : 2 arrested in Australia after wrestling python outside McDonald’s; snake stolen from pet shop.
Cabinet okays caste enumeration - in 2011
NEW DELHI - The union cabinet Thursday gave its approval to the caste census to be implemented through a separate house-to-house enumeration from June to September next year in a process separate from Census 2011. “After considering various options based on the response of political parties, the cabinet decided that a separate house-to-house enumeration of ... Original article on : Cabinet okays caste enumeration - in 2011.
Venere.com Discovers the Strangest Stolen Objects in Hotel Rooms
There are no Limits to Creativity, not Even When it Comes to Hotel 'Souvenirs' ROME, September 9, 2010 - Raise your hand if you have never looked at the slippers and little bottles of bath foam just before checking out and thought 'anyway, they'll never be used again'. Taking objects from hotel rooms is a fairly frequent custom [...]
Bangladeshi rich take to Eid tourism
DHAKA - Many of Bangladesh’s well-off families are utilising the Eid-ul-Fitr festival this year to take a holiday abroad, moving away from the grime and jostling crowds at home. Some tour operators recorded 20 percent increase this year in their clients who will take a week-long holiday abroad, The Daily Star reported Thursday. Travel agents .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Bangladeshi rich take to Eid tourism.
Technology 'most popular homework excuse'
LONDON - A new UK survey has revealed that traditional excuses, which kids usually give their teachers regarding their homework, have now been replaced by ones involving technology. Online backup company Mozy, which carried ... Read more : Technology ‘most popular homework excuse’.
'Quick Hit NFL Football' launches with league makeover; Facebook version coming later
Quick Hit football video game gets NFL makeover SEATTLE - Thursday marks the kickoff of the 2010 NFL season, and along with it, a renewed interest in fantasy leagues and video games that let Monday-morning quarterbacks feel as if they're part of the action. The perennial champ of the genre, Electronic Arts Inc.'s "Madden," has .... Original article : ‘Quick Hit NFL Football’ launches with league makeover; Facebook version coming later.
Oz runner boycotts Delhi CWG over dispute with national athletics body
MELBOURNE - Australia’s champion 400 meter runner John Steffensen has said he will not participate in the Delhi Commonwealth Games in protest against the “bullying, egotism and outdated approach” of Athletics Australia. Addressing a news conference here, Steffensen said that for the past four years he had been ... Original article on : Oz runner boycotts Delhi CWG over dispute with national athletics body.
OverBlog and Wikio Merge to Create the Leading Social Media Group in Europe
An Ambitious Project PARIS, September 8, 2010 - The Wikio group, who operates the social media portal Wikio.co.uk (wikio.co.uk/) and the blog monetisation platform E-Buzzing, is to merge with OverBlog, Europe's leading blog platform. A group will for the first time combine a blog network, a news and blog portal and a monetisation platform that [...]
United adding Express flights to Mammoth Lakes, Calif.; to be operated by SkyWest
United adding flights to Calif. resort town CHICAGO - United Airlines will add daily flights from San Francisco to Mammoth Yosemite Airport in the resort town of Mammoth Lakes, the company said Wednesday. California’s Mammoth Mountain Ski Area draws thousands of vacationers every year. The flights will be operated under contract with SkyWest Airlines, flying under the United ... Read : United adding Express flights to Mammoth Lakes, Calif.; to be operated by SkyWest.