Working fathers in Spain entitled to "breastfeeding leave"

LONDON - Working fathers in Spain are now entitled to take “breastfeeding leave” everyday even if the mother of the child is not employed after a ruling by Europe’s top court. The European Union Court of Justice in Luxembourg said in its ruling on September 30 that the Spanish law caused an “unjustified discrimination on ... Read more »»».

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.

International Speakers to Discuss Sustainable Methods for Feeding a Rapidly Growing Global Population at CropWorld 2010

LONDON, September 30, 2010 - Building on the foundations and heritage of the former BCPC Congress, UBM Conferences and BCPC present CropWorld 2010 which will bring together key stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the global crop production value chain. Attendees will come from more than 75 countries and from a diverse range of sectors. CropWorld [...]

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 [...]

Report: US, EU must work better together to stop radicalized Westerners from waging terror

Report: US, EU must join to stop homegrown terror WASHINGTON - Counterterrorism experts are warning that the U.S. and Europe must work together better to stop radicalized Westerners who travel to terrorist training camps and return home to wage attacks. The warning comes as Western officials this week investigate an active terror plot they say was aimed .... Read the original article  : Report: US, EU must work better together to stop radicalized Westerners from waging terror.

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.

For-profit colleges accused of pumping up job stats, replacing dropouts with new recruits

For-profit colleges hit again in Senate hearings A career adviser at a large for-profit college, testifying Thursday before a Senate committee, said her employer used “tricks and sleight of hand” to exaggerate job placement statistics given to prospective students. The latest in a series of hearings scrutinizing for-profit higher education also produced the most intense partisan finger-pointing ... 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.

Rogue gene causes short-sightedness

LONDON - Scientists have identified a rogue gene that causes myopia or shortsightedness, paving the way for eye drops that could prevent or halt the condition. Within 10 years, these eye drops could be commonplace, sparing millions the inconvenience of contact lenses, spectacles and laser surgery. Myopia or blurred vision of distant objects is .... Original source  : Rogue gene causes short-sightedness.

PS3 Exclusive MAG Patched to 2.0

The Sony Playstation 3 exclusive massively multiplayer online shooter MAG is getting a overhaul of sorts after spending days on end becoming a stale affair. There were tons of balancing issues as the MAG released The S.V.E.R faction was way too powerful and the level up system was a bit nixed. The new 2.0 patch [...]

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Covance and Sanofi-Aventis Sign Definitive Agreements for 10-Year Strategic R&D Alliance

Sanofi-Aventis Names Covance its R&D Partner as part of US$2.2 Billion Agreement - PRINCETON, New Jersey, September 30, 2010 - Covance Inc. (NYSE: CVD) today announced the signing of definitive agreements with sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) for Covance to become sanofi-aventis' R&D partner. Over the next ten years, Covance expects to provide drug development services to [...]

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 [...]

SNR Denton Launches as Top 25 Global Law Firm

Combination of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and Denton Wilde Sapte creates a high-quality client-focused firm in eight core industry sectors NEW YORK and LONDON, September 30, 2010 - SNR Denton officially opens its doors today. The combination of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and Denton Wilde Sapte LLP creates an international legal practice with 48 locations in [...]

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 [...]

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.

Landlords Warned to use Only Those Agents who Really 'Do' Lettings

LONDON, October 1, 2010 - London landlords are being urged to ensure they choose only those lettings agents (www.brlets.co.uk/) who are fully independent and who regard property as their 'core' business - to do otherwise risks them being left high and dry by agents with other interests. Some agencies have recently lost their 'independent' [...]

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 [...]

Hair straightening agents could be cancerous health hazards

WASHINGTON - A public alert has been issued over concerns raised by Portland-area hair salons about a product used for hair straightening, which could have negative health impacts. Oregon Health and Science University’s Centre for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) has issued two public alerts describing its findings on the health impacts ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Hair straightening agents could be cancerous health hazards.

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.

'Dope-smeared' Tour de France champ claims to be a 'food contamination' victim

MADRID - Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, who has been suspended for failing a dope test, has said that he is a victim of “food contamination”. The International Cycling Union (UCI) said that Contador had been provisionally suspended after clenbuterol was detected in a urine sample taken from the Spaniard on July 21. However, Contador ... Read : ‘Dope-smeared’ Tour de France champ claims to be a ‘food contamination’ victim.

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.

Rugs: The Secret Weapon in the Interior Designer's Arsenal by Carpetright.co.uk

PURFLEET, England, September 30, 2010 - A beautiful rug (www.carpetright.co.uk/rugs.html) need not break the bank and is one of the simplest design elements available to reinvent style in your home. Its virtues as a hero of interior style combined with its more utilitarian purpose of softening a home's rough edges make it the perfect flooring option whether you're [...]

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 [...]