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Powerful roadside bomb kills 3 fruit farmers on the way to market in southeastern Afghanistan
Bomb kills 3 civilians in southeast Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan - A government spokesman says a powerful roadside bomb has struck a civilian vehicle, killing three people in southeastern Afghanistan. Mohammad Jan Rasoulyar, spokesman for Zabul province’s governor, says the blast occurred Wednesday as the fruit farmers took their produce to market. He says the explosion in Mizan .... Read the original article : Powerful roadside bomb kills 3 fruit farmers on the way to market in southeastern Afghanistan.
Aircraft cabin air 'no more harmful than office air'
LONDON - A new study has revealed that an aircraft cabin is no more of a health threat to passengers than sitting in an office. According to the research by the National Research Council, an airplane is as likely to make you sick as any other enclosed environment, such as a cinema or an underground train. .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Aircraft cabin air ‘no more harmful than office air’.
Oil rises above $83 as global stock markets extend rally, US dollar falls
Oil rises above $83 as equities gain, dollar drops SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose above $83 a barrel Wednesday in Asia amid rising global stock markets and a weakening U.S. dollar. Benchmark oil for November delivery was up 30 cents to $83.12 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile .... Original article : Oil rises above $83 as global stock markets extend rally, US dollar falls.
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Gunmen fire rocket against British Embassy convoy in Yemen, wounding 4 people
Yemen explosion targets British diplomats SAN’A, Yemen - Gunmen fired a rocket against a convoy carrying a senior British diplomat in Yemen’s capital on Wednesday, damaging a car and wounding four people amid heightened fears about growing al-Qaida influence in the impoverished Arab nation. Nobody immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, but Yemeni authorities recently boosted security ... Read more : Gunmen fire rocket against British Embassy convoy in Yemen, wounding 4 people.
US in fight for future with India, China, says Obama
WASHINGTON - Saying that the United States was in a fight for the future with countries like India and China, President Barack Obama has taken strong exception to opposition Republican move to slash the education budget. He strongly disagreed “with the economic plan that was released last week by the Republican leaders in Congress, which ... Original source on Gaea Times at : US in fight for future with India, China, says Obama.
Stars help, but script vital, says 'Do Dooni Chaar' producer
NEW DELHI - After series of flops, producer Arindam Chaudhuri is now concentrating on script and screenplay and says his forthcoming film “Do Dooni Chaar” will connect with masses because of the powerful storyline that puts the spotlight on conflicting issues in a middle-class man’s life. Chaudhuri feels “Do Dooni Chaar” deals with regular middle-class ... Read more »».
Ultrasone Edition 10 headphone Sounds Expensive
If you are really happy enough to have an ordinary headphone then you are probably not the kind of person who really need the new Ultrasone Edition 10 luxury headphone, but if you are not the one then you have something to celebrate. The Germany based company have added another feather after releasing this .... Read the original article : Ultrasone Edition 10 headphone Sounds Expensive.
Empire Earth II - Gold Edition
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Subtropical depression forms in the Atlantic north of Puerto Rico
Subtropical depression forms in western Atlantic MIAMI - The National Hurricane Center says a subtropical depression has formed over the western Atlantic north of Puerto Rico. The depression has maximum sustained winds Wednesday near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and it could become a tropical storm later in the day. The depression is located about ... Read more : Subtropical depression forms in the Atlantic north of Puerto Rico.
Sirius Genomics Receives NRC-IRAP Funding for Development of New Biomarkers
VANCOUVER, October 5, 2010 - Sirius Genomics, a developer of companion diagnostics, announced today that it has signed its second Contribution Agreement with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). This research funding will be applied to discovery of genomic biomarkers that are predictive of patient response to therapeutics used [...]
Supreme Court judges are wiser, says former HC Judge Sodhi
NEW DELHI - Justice RS Sodhi, former Delhi High Court judge, who had awarded the death penalty to Santosh Kumar Singh in the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, said on Wednesday that apex court judges are wiser and they have a profound knowledge of law. “It is all right if the Supreme Court says that the case does .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Supreme Court judges are wiser, says former HC Judge Sodhi.
Passed-out bear 60 feet up a tree poses unique challenge for Oregon firefighters
Sleepy bear in tree challenges Oregon firefighters BEND, Ore. - Firefighters in Bend, Ore., are trained for rescues - even for saving a 300-pound black bear passed out 60 feet up a tree. Police say the bear was knocking over trash cans and making other mischief Monday night in a city neighborhood before it scrambled up the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Passed-out bear 60 feet up a tree poses unique challenge for Oregon firefighters.
It's go-for-broke time in Afghanistan on 9th anniversary of the war
It’s go-for-broke time on 9th anniversary of war KABUL, Afghanistan - The war in Afghanistan enters its 10th year Thursday with key players hedging their bets, uncertain whether the Obama administration is prepared to stay for the long haul, move quickly to exit an increasingly unpopular conflict, or something in between. Fearing that his Western allies may .... Source : Gaea News Network.
The Palace of Versailles and Orange Launch the "Gardens of Versailles" iPhone App
VERSAILLES, France, October 6, 2010 - First developed for the iPhone, this English and French application is available for EUR1.59. en.chateauversailles.fr/application-iphone-en To access the Multimedia News Release, please click on the following link: multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/cdv/44191/ This application offers a variety of specific audio and video [...]
PM's intervention sought for Kashmir's Haj pilgrims
SRINAGAR - The 6,700 pilgrims from the Kashmir Valley going for the Haj this year want Prime Minister Manmohan Singh intervenes after Saudi Airlines refused to operate from the Srinagar airport. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sought the prime minister’s intervention when he met him in the capital Monday. Omar Abdullah wanted ... Read more : PM’s intervention sought for Kashmir’s Haj pilgrims.
Now, audio zoom that picks out lone voice in the crowd
LONDON - The arguments between players during a cricket match could soon be overheard even within the cacophony of a packed stadium -thanks to a new microphone system. The new system allows broadcasters to zoom in on sounds as well as sights, to pick out a single conversation, reports New Scientist. Morgan Kjolerbakken and Vibeke Jahr, formerly .... Read the original article : Now, audio zoom that picks out lone voice in the crowd.
'I Like It On Facebook': What It Means
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The latest phenomenon on Facebook is women posting SMs that start with 'I like it on'. While many, unaware of the breast cancer awareness campaign, found the SMs rather provocative, the viral marketing has been a successful one for the campaign. The campaign has asked the women to reveal where they .... Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘I Like It On Facebook’: What It Means.
CWG shooting: Anisa and Rahi clinch gold and silver
NEW DELHI - India’s Anisa Sayeed won gold and Rahi Sarnobat silver in the 25-metre women’s pistol event in the shooting competition of the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday. [..] Read the original article: here.
Weather the Storm With Webtogs Waterproofs This Season
GILLINGHAM, England, October 5, 2010 - When autumn turns to winter and blue skies give way to rain and cloud, a good, reliable, set of waterproofs is essential. Webtogs stock over 100 makes and models of the best waterproof jackets (www.webtogs.co.uk/Waterproof_Jackets/) from the world's leading manufacturers and with a choice for every budget from entry-level to hardened professional, there's [...]
Pure360 Launch Highly Anticipated Version 7.0 of Their PureResponse Email & SMS Software
LONDON, October 5, 2010 - Pure360 is proud to launch the highly anticipated V7.0 of PureResponse email marketing software. Detailed input from clients such as the Financial Times and Seatwave throughout the development process means that V7.0 really delivers to busy marketers exactly what they want from their email marketing software. V7.0 boasts a whole [...]
Father and son settle dispute over family business that builds New Orleans Mardi Gras floats
Famed Mardi Gras float builders settle family spat NEW ORLEANS - A father and son who fought for control of a family business that has been building Mardi Gras floats in New Orleans for more than 50 years announced Tuesday that they have resolved their feud, less than a week after the son sued his father. The ... Read : Father and son settle dispute over family business that builds New Orleans Mardi Gras floats.