Six policemen injured as mob chases them away
LUCKNOW - Six policemen were injured when a group of people in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh attacked them for trying to arrest a criminal belonging to their village, police said Monday. Armed with sticks and stones, the locals in the Parsia village clashed with the police team that had gone to arrest Harendra Kumar, ... Original article on : Six policemen injured as mob chases them away.
Cops take woman to husband in Kerala, parents cry foul
AGRA - An Agra woman, who was allegedly being confined by her parents here, is being taken back by police to her husband’s home in Kerala on court orders. But her parents as well as her own statement to police here say she was forced into the marriage. Kerala Police took the 21-year-old woman into .... Original article : Cops take woman to husband in Kerala, parents cry foul.
20 years later, chocolate 'might be as expensive as gold'
WELLINGTON - Chocoholics might want to stock up on chocolate after they read this - experts have claimed that in the next few decades, an average man will simply not be able to afford chocolate. “In 20 years chocolate will be like caviar. It will become ... Original article on : 20 years later, chocolate ‘might be as expensive as gold’.
Obama checking in: Delhi's Maurya swarms with commandos
NEW DELHI - Not an inch of the ITC Maurya Sheraton will be without surveillance when US President Barack Obama arrives for a two-night stay. The luxury hotel is swarming with Delhi Police commandos a week before he checks in with wife Michelle. Obama arrives for a Nov 7-9 stay at the Presidential Suite of ... Read more »».
Arithmetic of Indo-US deals: $10 bn or $15 bn?
NEW DELHI - The mega commercial deals between Indian and US companies that were announced during US President Barack Obama’s visit here have raised one question: Are they worth $10 billion, as variously reported, or $15 billion as stated by White House? A closer look at fine print suggests both figures have some basis. According .... Original article : Arithmetic of Indo-US deals: $10 bn or $15 bn?.
Maruti Suzuki October sales up 39.2 percent
NEW DELHI - Car market leader Maruti Suzuki Monday reported its higher ever monthly sales for October at 1,18,908 vehicles, a growth of 39.2 percent over the same month last year at 85,415 units. The company crossed 1 lakh unit sales mark in the domestic market for the first time in October 2010, touching .... Source article : Maruti Suzuki October sales up 39.2 percent.
The World Economic Forum Study Highlights Energy Security Infrastructure Concerns in the MENA Region
DUBAI, UAE, November 7, 2010 - Energy security is a key risk for growth and development in the MENA region, according to a corporate risk study by the World Economic Forum. The report, conducted in collaboration with Oliver Wyman Management Consultancy, identifies the region's highly energy intensive growth and underinvestment in infrastructure as mutually reinforcing chronic risks. It .... Original source : The World Economic Forum Study Highlights Energy Security Infrastructure Concerns in the MENA Region.
The Wild World of Inish Turk Beg Comes to Donnybrook Fair
DUBLIN, November 1, 2010 - Inish Turk Beg, a contemporary Irish brand that encompasses Food, a Vividly Lived lifestyle and Whiskey, will be making its debut on the Irish food scene at Donnybrook Fair in Dublin. The partnership with this long established Food Hall, which shares a passion and devotion to food, will be ... Read more »».
Sr. Linux Administrator job in Boston, MA - Up to $85K+ DOE
Position: Sr. Linux Administrator Location: Boston, MA Details: Sr. Linux Administrator - LAMP - Web - Boston, MA - Up to $85K+ DOE Up to $85K DOE + Bonus + Benefits Local Candidates Only - No Sponsorship Stable Work History Company: Private, Leader in their space, successful, language learning firm - Excellent Compensation Package - Bonus Position Summary: My client is currently seeking an experienced Senior [...]
Manager - Tech Services job in Marlboro, MA Area - Excellent $$
Position: Manager - Tech Services Location: Marlboro, MA Area Details: Manager - Tech Services (DBA's/Middleware) Oracle - Messaging - Marlboro, MA Area - Excellent $$ Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + PS Relo possible for exceptionally strong matches - No Sponsorship Company: Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm - Great Company - Lots of Upside - Excellent [...]
Toll in Iraq attack downgraded to seven (Second Lead)
KARBALA - The death toll in a car bombing in the holy Shiite Iraqi city of Karbala was only seven, medical sources said Monday - contradicting an earlier police toll of 48. The seven dead were Iranian pilgrims. Another 45 people were injured including 20 Iranian pilgrims. Police sources earlier said that 48 people were .... Original source : Toll in Iraq attack downgraded to seven (Second Lead).
'Child soldier' Khadr gets 40-year jail at Guantanamo
TORONTO - Afghan Canadian Omar Khadr, the only child soldier and last western prisoner held at Guantanamo, has been sentenced to 40 years in jail for killing a US medic in Afghanistan in 2002. Twenty-four-year-old Khadr, whose father was a close aide of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, was 15 when he was arrested ... Read : ‘Child soldier’ Khadr gets 40-year jail at Guantanamo.
Inhaled steroids up diabetes risk: Study
WASHINGTON - A new research has found that inhaled steroids increase the risk of diabetes. Researchers at Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research concluded that patients taking inhaled corticosteroids are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and more so with higher doses. However, the risk is of special concern for patients suffering from chronic .... Source article : Inhaled steroids up diabetes risk: Study.
Michigan, Jindal law schools sign pact
WASHINGTON - The Michigan Law School and the O.P. Jindal Global Law School have signed an agreement to establish a Joint Centre for Global Corporate and Financial Law and Policy. The agreement will also open the door for future cooperative efforts between the two schools, a statement said. The memorandum of understanding was signed by ... Read more >>.
To put it bluntly, education sector dismal: Pakistani daily
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s education sector requires serious attention, a leading Pakistan daily said while labelling the situation “quite dismal”. The Dawn said in an editorial that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani`s admission that the nationalisation of schools and colleges in the early 1970s by the Pakistan Peoples Party founder, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was a .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Sheryl Crow's priorities 'have changed since she became a mum'
SYDNEY - Singer Sheryl Crow has revealed how her priorities have changed ever since she adopted her two sons. Crow, 48, also revealed that she now no longer wakes up nursing a hangover, instead she is busy Googling each city on the itinerary ahead of arrival, to plan the family’s day. “Touring is ... Read more »»».
Courteney Cox denies she is getting a divorce
NEW YORK - Actress Courteney Cox has opened up about her split with husband David Arquette for the first time and says she is not filing for divorce. “I don’t know what will happen, but this is not like we’re getting divorced. This is a separation and I think that takes a lot of courage, ... Read more : Courteney Cox denies she is getting a divorce.
iPad Updated Version Coming Soon?
CUPERTINO (GaeaTimes.com)- There is no doubt that Apple iPad holds the numero uno spot in the still nascent Internet tablet market. Even after the release of similar products from rivals like HP, Dell and RIM, the position of the Apple iPad remains on the top. The experts also think it will take any company .... Read the original article : here.
Prices Of Motorola Droid 2 Fall
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The price of Motorola Droid 2 has fallen to $150. The fall in this price is due to the release of the Droid 2 Global. The Droid 2 Global has been priced at $200 which is the reason behind the price reduction of the original Droid 2. The original model is ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Prices Of Motorola Droid 2 Fall.
Coffee Rush 2
Serve up a flavorful cup of brew with a satisfying blend of Match 3 and Time Management gameplay. The heartless Smokestack Coffee Company is back at it, serving awful cups of java at ridiculous prices. They’ve managed to run out all other coffee houses in a new city that’s now desperate for a decent pick-me-up. You’ve [...]
Long-duration space flight 'is bad for the bones'
WASHINGTON - A study has found that long-duration space flight might have a long-term negative impact on bone health. The research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta also said exposure to microgravity .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Truffles' sex lives unravelled, may be affordable now
LONDON - Scientists have unravelled the secretive sex lives of black truffles, which may help make the delicacy more affordable. Prized by chefs worldwide, the tuber is notoriously expensive - at 100 pounds a piece - because they are so rare and extremely difficult to grow. Black truffles, also used as an aphrodisiac .... Read the original article : Truffles’ sex lives unravelled, may be affordable now.
General Manifolds LLC Announces Issuance of US Patent in Computational Neuroscience
CARLSBAD, California, November 1, 2010 - General Manifolds LLC, a technology company focused on fundamental cognitive algorithms, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued US Patent 7,805,386 covering a computational system and method for simulating functions within the cerebral cortex of the human brain. This ground-breaking technology is relevant to a broad range ... Read : General Manifolds LLC Announces Issuance of US Patent in Computational Neuroscience.
Apex court asks for vigilance chief's appointment details
NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday directed the central government to place before it the file to indicate that it has followed all procedures of consultation in the appointment of P.J. Thomas as the central vigilance commissioner (CVC). The apex court bench, headed by Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia, also asked the central government whether .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Apex court asks for vigilance chief’s appointment details.
We didn't chose this life, say scavengers
NEW DELHI - Hundreds of manual scavengers from various parts of the country raised slogans against their suffering and indignity at a rally in the capital Sunday. The Samajik Parivartan Yatra, a nation-wide rally organised by Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA), an organisation formed by former manual scavengers, culminated in a rally in the capital. The ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : We didn’t chose this life, say scavengers.
CPA Global Discover Sets New Standard for Patent Search
More Comprehensive Than Patent Search Tools at Many of the World's Leading Patent Offices, Discover Accesses 80 Million Published Documents in 95 Countries ST HELIER, Jersey, November 1, 2010 - CPA Global, the top intellectual property (IP) management specialist and leading provider of legal services outsourcing (LSO), has launched the world's most sophisticated patent search platform, putting comprehensive, ... Read more : CPA Global Discover Sets New Standard for Patent Search.
10 Year Old Girl Gives Birth to a Baby!!
ANDALUSIA, SPAIN (GaeaTimes.com) — Now this is called odd news. A 10-year old girl in a city named Jerez de la Frontera gave birth to a baby. Both mother and the baby (or shall we say baby and the baby) are in the best of their health as reported. According to Spanish newspapers, the girl .... Original article on Gaea Times at : 10 Year Old Girl Gives Birth to a Baby!!.
No regrets over accession remarks: Omar
JAMMU - Unperturbed by a shutdown in Jammu on Monday, the day government offices opened here, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he had “no regrets” over his remarks on the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India that he made in the state assembly last month. “I have no regrets over what I said. I ... Read : No regrets over accession remarks: Omar.
Sarkozy fears for his life
LONDON - French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fearing for his life as he has become the country’s “most hated” president in 50 years. “I am so hated that I am beginning to fear for my life. Someone may just cross the line and attack me. But I don’t know why the French have come to .... Read the original article : Sarkozy fears for his life.
Fiscal Tightening Will Work, Say UK Importers and Exporters
76% of Importers and Exporters Believe Chancellor's Austerity Programme Will Work LONDON, November 8, 2010 - Over three quarters of the UK's SME importers and exporters believe that fiscal tightening will successfully reduce the UK's budget deficit, according to the latest Travelex Confidence Index (TCI) report. 76% believe that the Coalition's aggressive programme of spending cuts and tax ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fiscal Tightening Will Work, Say UK Importers and Exporters.
E. J. McKay Advises BMP Sunstone on Its USD520.6 million Sale to Sanofi-aventis
PARIS, November 1, 2010 - Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN; NYSE: SNY) and BMP Sunstone Corporation (Nasdaq: BJGP) announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Sanofi-aventis is to acquire all outstanding shares of BMP Sunstone for USD10 per share, for a total purchase price of USD520.6 million on a fully diluted basis. This price per share .... Source : E. J. McKay Advises BMP Sunstone on Its USD520.6 million Sale to Sanofi-aventis.
UAE emirate pardons 140 prisoners
Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), Nov 7 (IANS/WAM) The UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has pardoned 140 prisoners so they can celebrate Eid with their families, it was announced Sunday. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, supreme council member and ruler of the emirate, ordered the release of the inmates serving various jail terms. ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UAE emirate pardons 140 prisoners.
Sikh Americans disappointed at Obama skipping Golden Temple
WASHINGTON - Sikh Americans are still upset over US President Barack Obama’s decision to skip a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, saying the reasons given by the White House were not satisfactory. “I deeply regret President Obama missed the opportunity to send a powerful message of global peace and harmony in the South ... Read more : Sikh Americans disappointed at Obama skipping Golden Temple.
Helmets don't contribute to road safety: Research
MELBOURNE - A research conducted by University of Sydney suggests that forcing people to wear bike helmets is of no use in road safety measures. The biggest drop in head injuries among bike riders occurred before helmet use was required by law, said Associate Professor Chris Rissel. “Subsequent ... Read more : Helmets don’t contribute to road safety: Research.
Screening test for depression in adolescents gets green signal
WASHINGTON - Screening depression in adolescents would now get easier-thanks to a new test that has been approved by researchers. University of Washington researchers, Seattle Children’s, and Group Health Health report has suggested that the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 item) is a good screening test for major depression in adolescents. Led by Laura P. Richardson, the team ... Read more >>.
Twitter is Flooded in India Due to Obama's Visit
Twitter, the microblogging site was overwhelmed with messages in India since the moment US President’s Air Force One touched down at Mumbai.?? Twitter with swamped with messages ranging from?? eating out suggestions for the US first couple to humorous comments on his visit. Gursimran Khamba, a humorist said in his tweets ” All I ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Twitter is Flooded in India Due to Obama’s Visit.
India to Raise Outsourcing Issue during Obama's Visit
According to India’s minister of state for communications and information technology, Sachin Pilot,?? India is going to raise the outsourcing issue as well as recent hike of H1B visa fee in the upcoming India visit of US President Barrack Obama. He added that US accounts 53% of Indian outsourcing business in terms of .... Source article : India to Raise Outsourcing Issue during Obama’s Visit.
Manchester derby dominates fixture list in EPL
LONDON - One fixture that stands out above all others in this week’s midweek Premier League programme is the Manchester derby at Eastlands Wednesday. Manchester United, despite being far from their best, remain the only unbeaten side in the Premier League, and are only two points behind leaders Chelsea. Manchester City have stuttered of late, .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Manchester derby dominates fixture list in EPL.
Ronaldo reckons he is simply phenomenal
LONDON - After netting twice for Real Madrid in a match against Hercules, Portuguese football star believes that he is simply phenomenal. Ronaldo has taken his tally to 10 goals in four League games and 3 goals in nine games in all competitions. “I am in phenomenal shape and on a great run of form. I come ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ronaldo reckons he is simply phenomenal.
Fashion Without Borders - DF Designs Goes Global With Amazon.co.uk
NEW YORK, November 1, 2010 - Just in time for the holidays, DF Designs has "set up shop" on Amazon.co.uk to offer its unique clothing lines to customers in nine European nations. DF Designs (tinyurl.com/38c9mpm), a small, U.S. web-based clothing company, is among the first chosen by Amazon.co.uk to offer fashion online to customers abroad in its new ... Read more >>>.