A girl uses iPod to prevent kidnapping


WASHINGTON - A quick-thinking 12-year-old girl in the US prevented herself from being kidnapped when she held up her iPod Touch - a music player which looks like a phone - and told the would-be kidnapper she was calling the police. The quick-thinking girl from Stanton in Delaware state was standing on a sidewalk outside [..] Read the original article: here.

Al Qaeda's Al Asiri said to be Yemen parcel bombmaker


LONDON - Ibrahim Hassan Al Asiri, a Yemen-based al-Qaeda terrorist, is being touted as the man who prepared the two parcel bombs that were discovered onboard two US-bound jets in the UK and Dubai. US intelligence officials say the detonator on one of the devices is almost exactly the same as one he is thought to ... Read more >>.

Obama will have to dine Indian style at Bukhara


NEW DELHI - What is that Indian gastronomic delight that will tickle the taste buds of the world’s most powerful man? The chefs of Bukhara restaurant here are tightlipped as they cook up a dish to be named after US President Barack Obama - but it sure promises to be ‘finger-licking’ good. Obama, who .... Original article  : Obama will have to dine Indian style at Bukhara.

Systems Programmer / Technical Project Manager job in 128/Mass Pike Area of MA - Up to $130K+


Position: Systems Programmer / Technical Project Manager Location: 128/Mass Pike Area of MA Details: Z/OS Systems Programmer/Technical Project Manager - 128/Mass Pike Area of MA - Up to $130K+ Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + Very Comprehensive Benefits Relo Assistance possible for exceptionally strong matches Company: Large, public, highly successful, and growing Retail Firm - Great Company - Lots of [...]

Only causing death should fetch noose for hijackers: Panel


NEW DELHI - Will the death penalty for plane hijackers act as a deterrent or shut all doors for negotiation with them? And what if the hijackers are on a suicide mission? Keeping all this in mind, a lawmakers’ panel has approved the death penalty for hijackers, but only if they are directly responsible for ... Read more >>.

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade targets Middle East


NEW DELHI - The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), established by the commerce ministry, is set to foray into the Middle East next year with a one-year post- graduate diploma course in international business, Director K.T. Chacko has said. “Initially we will have classrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Muscat. Subsequently we also ... Read more : Indian Institute of Foreign Trade targets Middle East.

Kareena Kapoor Disappointed At Rohit Shetty?


MUMBAI, INDIA(GaeaTimes.com)- Much anticipated movie “Golmaal 3″ is all set to hit silver screen next week. The uncrowned queen of Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor is reportedly upset with the director of her upcoming movie “Golmaal 3″. The voluptuous actress who had been a part of the series, “Golmaal 2″ seems to be not happy with ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kareena Kapoor Disappointed At Rohit Shetty?.

3 things to consider before buying your first LCD TV


Liquid crystal displays or LCD’s are the latest craze in television technology. These are light in weight and slim as your child’s school note book. We can hang it like a picture frame or even place it on a stand. But before buying your first LCD TV you have to get some knowledge about the ... Original source on Gaea Times at : 3 things to consider before buying your first LCD TV.

WeightWatchers dumps old 'calorie counting' plan to make dieting tastier


LONDON - Dieting company WeightWatchers’ fat and calorie-based points is set to be replaced by a new system that allows treats, from birthday meals out to the odd fast food binge. According to Grocer magazine, the international dieting giant said it was adopting the ‘ProPoints’ system because ’science had moved on’ and the previous style of ... Read more »».

These kids make crackers to light up your Diwali!


CHENNAI - As you prepare to light up a sparkler to celebrate Diwali next week, spare a thought for the around 40,000 children employed in the hazardous firecrackers industry in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, for whom the festival simply translates into more forced work. Sivakasi, about 650 km south of Chennai, is India’s fireworks capital. .... Source  : These kids make crackers to light up your Diwali!.

President, PM pay homage to Indira Gandhi


NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday led the nation in paying homage to late prime minister Indira Gandhi on her 26th death anniversary. Besides President Patil, the function at Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum located at the late prime minister’s Safdarjung Road residence was attended by Vice President Hamid ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : President, PM pay homage to Indira Gandhi.

ATM Hacking to be Demonstrated and Mobile Calls to be Intercepted Live on Stage


ABU DHABI, UAE, October 31, 2010 - Distinguished experts will be taking the stage at Black Hat Abu Dhabi running from the 8th - 11th of November at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi to discuss and demonstrate some of the major security concerns faced by the IT world. To increase understanding, delegates at Black Hat ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ATM Hacking to be Demonstrated and Mobile Calls to be Intercepted Live on Stage.

New advance may change modern electronics


WASHINGTON - Researchers at Oregon State University have made a new discovery that could form the basis of a new approach to electronics. They have solved a quest in fundamental material science that has eluded scientists since the 1960s. The discovery outlines the creation for the first time of a high-performance “metal-insulator-metal” diode. “This is a fundamental change ... Original article on : New advance may change modern electronics.

How Safe and Secure Your Cellphone is?


Online security is a big industry. You can consider Symantec and Kaspersky . Their whole business model is centered around the digital threat. You can subscribe their service like anti-virus software, back up tools, up-to-the-minute virus, bugs, worms and Trojan information to prevent hacks and identity theft. Similarly, Technorati Business blog asked ... Read more >>.

'We are not in the business of targeting the Aussies' says Strauss


PERTH - England skipper Andrew Strauss has said that his team won’t target Australia’s under-pressure players this summer despite labelling the upcoming Ashes series a war. “I don’t know what his (Ponting’s) state of mind is but one thing I do know is we’re not in the business of targeting opposition players,” the Sydney Morning Herald .... Original article  : ‘We are not in the business of targeting the Aussies’ says Strauss.

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