Handwritten note reveals plan to kill US congresswoman
WASHINGTON - A note written by Jared L. Loughner ahead of his shooting rampage Saturday in Tucson, Arizona appears to show that he had planned to assassinate US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, a media report said. Prosecutors charged Loughner, a troubled 22-year-old college dropout, with five federal counts Sunday, including the attempted assassination of Giffords in .... Original source : Handwritten note reveals plan to kill US congresswoman.
Australia airlifts east coast residents ahead of flood peak
SYDNEY - Australia’s military declared victory Monday in its race to provision the 75,000 people of Rockhampton ahead of floods that by mid-week could isolate the east-coast city from the rest of waterlogged Queensland. Mayor Rod Carter said the Defence Force had ferried in enough food, drinking water and medical supplies to last beyond an ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Australia airlifts east coast residents ahead of flood peak.
China to overturn death sentences if evidence obtained through torture
BEIJING - China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) would reportedly overturn death sentences in cases where evidence was collected by illegal means in a bid to limit applications for capital punishment and pressurise local courts to check evidences more strictly. The China Daily quoted SPC Vice-President Zhang Jun as saying ... Read more »»».
Adarsh society scam: Former IAS officer Subhash Lalla resigns
MUMBAI - Former IAS officer Subhash Lalla has resigned as a member of Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission following allegations of his involvement in the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society scam. Lalla submitted his resignation to Governor K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Adarsh society scam: Former IAS officer Subhash Lalla resigns.
Temple town with doorless homes gets a bank with no lock
AHMEDNAGAR - Shani Shingnapur, the world famous temple town in Maharashtra where houses have neither doors or locks, now befittingly has its first commercial bank branch - with no locks on its front door! The public sector UCO Bank is the first to throw open the doors of commercial banking to this .... Source : Temple town with doorless homes gets a bank with no lock.
India's exports rise 26.5 percent in November
NEW DELHI - India’s exports rose 26.5 percent to $18.89 billion in November while imports increased by 11.2 percent to $27.79 billion, narrowing the trade deficit to $8.9 billion in the month, official data showed Monday. Cumulative value of exports for the period April-November 2010 was $140.29 billion as against $110.69 billion during the .... Original article : India’s exports rise 26.5 percent in November.
SNR Denton Opening in Hong Kong
NEW YORK and LONDON, January 4, 2011 - The Board of SNR Denton Group (a Swiss Verein) announced today that it will add a new member firm in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong office, formerly affiliated with Hammonds LLP, will become associated with SNR Denton upon regulatory approval, and will include 20 professionals, including six partners. The office .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Jared Lee Loughner Charged With Murder
TUCSON (GaeaTimes.com)- The suspect of Arizona shooting, Jared Lee Loughner has been charged with five counts for killing six people and injuring about 17. On Saturday, the assailant opened fire in the morning at a busy supermarket in Tucson and shot U. S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in her head. Arizona U. S. Attorney Dennis .... Read the original article : here.
US seeks to scan travellers at Pakistani airports
ISLAMABAD - The US has sought data of all passengers flying out from Pakistan and proposed to deploy American security officials at Pakistan’s airports to thwart terror attacks on its soil, a Pakistani Foreign Office official has revealed. According to the official, Washington had been pushing Pakistan for months to give it access to the .... Original article : US seeks to scan travellers at Pakistani airports.
Diabetic women with depression at higher risk of dying from heart disease
WASHINGTON - A new study has suggested that older women who suffer from both diabetes and depression are at a higher risk of dying from all causes, including heart disease, over a six-year period. In fact, symptoms of depression affect between one-fifth and one-fourth of patients with diabetes, nearly twice as many as individuals without diabetes. .... Source : Gaea News Network.
More realistic account of Bhopal Gas Tragedy in new NCERT book
BHOPAL - Against a background of black, the pages tell the story of the world’s worst industrial disaster - in Bhopal on Dec 2-3 night, 1984. The photographs, of the deaths, the sufferers, and the killer factory, have photo captions highlighted in red. This is part of NCERT’s new Social Sciences book for Class 8 ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : More realistic account of Bhopal Gas Tragedy in new NCERT book.
Code of conduct planned for central varsities, says Sibal
CHENNAI - The central government is planning to introduce a code of conduct for central universities to bring about transparency and autonomy with accountability through self-regulation, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Monday. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 98th Indian Science Congress here, Sibal said the ministry recognises that ... Read more >>>.
"UniFirst" CEO In "Undercover Boss"
LOS ANGELES, (GaeaTimes.com)- “UniFirst” President and CEO, Ronald Croatti made an appearance on “Undercover Boss” season 2, Episode 13. The episode was aired yesterday at 10p.m on CBS Television Network. UniFirst is one of nations biggest manufacturers of workwear and uniforms. The format of the show brings in the Presidents and CEOs of different .... Original article on Gaea Times at : “UniFirst” CEO In “Undercover Boss”.
Wynton Marsalis Appears On "60 Minutes"
Los Angeles (GaeaTimes.com)- With the dawn of the new year, it is also time for some great music. American master - Wynton Marsalis - at 49 years, is known to be the best living jazz artist as well as leader of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. This is probably the biggest and the .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Samsung Ultra Light Weight 3D Glasses Revealed
We have to admit that Samsung’s 3D glasses look as bad as the other specs in the market, but that’s not saying much. Noses and ears,will get a relief as it is just 28 grams. A few tweaks here and there ill ensure that this product is the best in its class. .... Original source : Samsung Ultra Light Weight 3D Glasses Revealed.
Slimming products may 'up risk of heart attacks and strokes'
MELBOURNE - Oz authorities have warned consumers about imported slimming products, citing the increased risk of heart attacks and strokes after consumption. Slimming products like tea, coffee and chocolate, many of which are imported from China apparently contain the banned substance sibutramine. “Everyone is full .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Slimming products may ‘up risk of heart attacks and strokes’.
Obesity begins in babies as young as 9 months old: Study
WASHINGTON - If you think that children are part of the obesity epidemic, then here’s something you should know. A new study has revealed that obesity can begin in babies as young as nine months old. “With the consistent evidence that the percent of overweight children has steadily increased over the past decade, we weren’t surprised .... Source : Gaea News Network.
AMP's SIVAC Initiative Supports the Creation of a Mongolian National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG)
PARIS, January 4, 2011 - The inaugural meeting of the Mongolian National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) was held at the Ministry of Health in Ulaanbaatar on December 6, 2010. The NITAG is the first of its kind in Mongolia and was established based on recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO). The committee's role .... Source : Gaea News Network.
2G scam: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, 11 telecom companies
NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and eleven licencee companies that have not fulfilled roll-out obligations on a petitions seeking cancellation of all the licenses of 2G spectrum issued by former Communications Minister A Raja. A bench comprising justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly sought the response .... Read the original article : 2G scam: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, 11 telecom companies.
Talks resume between Gujjars, Rajasthan government
JAIPUR - Talks between the agitating Gujjar community and the Rajasthan government resumed Monday after the first round remained inconclusive even as the community’s agitation for five percent reservation in government jobs entered the 15th day, disrupting some train services. The talks between the 51-member Gujjar delegation sent by the community and the state government’s ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Talks resume between Gujjars, Rajasthan government.
Attorney General Indicts Avigdor Eskin With Illegal Spying on Michael Cherney, Alleging the Crime was Commissioned by Deripaska's Advisers
LONDON, January 6, 2011 - On 3 January 2011 an indictment of Avigdor Eskin, a political activist, was submitted by the Attorney General's office to a Jerusalem court. The indictment relates to the case of illegal collection of information about Israeli businessman Michael Cherney. Mr Eskin is the fourth defendant in this case, which .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Dead Birds Dropping In Louisiana
LABARRE (GaeaTimes.com)- After Arkansas, it was time for the poor birds of Louisiana, to follow the same fate. According to the reports, more than 500 dead birds fell from the sky, and were found scattered all over the quarter-mile stretch of Point Coupee Parish Highway. The incident occurred on Monday, and the Louisiana state biologists [..] Read the original article: here.
Meet the dog that can understand more than 1000 words!
LONDON - Ever wonder if your pet dog can understand what you are saying? Well chances are it might, and to prove it, is a pet border collie that can understand more than 1000 words. According to psychologists Alliston Reid and John Pilley, Chaser, the border collie, has managed to learn made up names of 1,022 .... Source : Meet the dog that can understand more than 1000 words!.
India, Indonesia to boost anti-piracy cooperation
NEW DELHI - Cooperation between India and Indonesia on maritime security and intelligence sharing on anti-piracy operations is set to get a major boost during navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma’s four-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation. Verma left New Delhi Monday and will call on Indonesian ministers and military commanders during his visit, ... Original source on Gaea Times at : India, Indonesia to boost anti-piracy cooperation.
After Sukhoi, President Patil to ride a golf cart
PANAJI - After making history by flying in a frontline Sukhoi fighter jet a couple of years ago, President Pratibha Patil will hop on to a rather modest machine on her way to a beach here Tuesday - a golf cart. Patil, who landed in Goa Monday on a four-day private visit to the ... Original article on : After Sukhoi, President Patil to ride a golf cart.
Retirement Solutions and Annuities4u Merge
MANCHESTER, England, January 10, 2011 - Retirement Solutions Ltd and Annuities ( www.retirementsolutions.co.uk/annuities) 4U have started the New Year with new business move, by merging to become Retirement Solutions (UK) Ltd. The merge sees two companies with superb knowledge and experience of the retirement finance market amalgamate their resources to become a comprehensive resource and service provider for the ... Read more >>.
SunPower Finalizes Sale of 13-Megawatt Solare Roma Power Plant in 2010
SAN JOSE, California, January 3, 2011 - SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced that it completed the sale of its 13-megawatt (MW) Solare Roma solar power plant to Allianz Renewable Energy Partners IV Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz SE on December 30, 2010. SunPower designed and built the solar power plant and will provide ongoing operations .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Horror films in Malaysia irk Islamic scholars
KUALA LUMPUR - Portraying of religious preachers as ghost-busters using verses from holy Quran in horror films being made in Malaysia has irked Islamic scholars. The preachers, called “ustaz” are shown appeasing spirits of ghosts in many horror films that are made locally and are popular with the cine-goers. Islamic scholars and preachers have called ... Read more >>.
Tibetan Buddhism can solve global conflicts: Karmapa
BODH GAYA - The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism are trying to find common ground to carry forward Lord Buddha’s teachings in way they can be used to resolve geo-political conflicts, says Thrinley Thaye Dorje, the 17th spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. “The awareness that the four schools have ... Read more : Tibetan Buddhism can solve global conflicts: Karmapa.
Laser canons to zap high sea pirates
LONDON - Laser canons mounted on ships and boats could zap pirates trying to board them. The non-lethal weapon, which has been developed by defence firm BAE Systems, is effective against moving targets more than a mile away. The company has started developing the laser in response to the growing threat from pirates .... Source : Laser canons to zap high sea pirates.
Green diets for daughters, bananas and potatoes for sons?
LONDON - Women planning to have a baby who eat more fruits and green vegetables increase their chances of giving birth to a girl. And those who gorge on bananas and potatoes are more likely to have a son. Researchers have found that consuming food with high levels of calcium and magnesium, such as green .... Source article : Green diets for daughters, bananas and potatoes for sons?.
Paine ready to grab opportunity thrown up by Oz big boys' Ashes failure
SYDNEY - Australian wicket-keeper Tim Paine reckons that the national team’s recent Test form had opened up opportunities for the next generation, and said that he will be ready, whatever that opportunity may be. “I showed in (the 2010 tour of) India that ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Paine ready to grab opportunity thrown up by Oz big boys’ Ashes failure.
I want to be captain England, says Cook
LONDON - England opening batsman Alistair Cook dreams of leading the team after full-time captain Andrew Strauss quits. Cook has been groomed as Strauss’ heir apparent for the past two years and stood in for him during England’s Bangladesh tour last spring. “If it comes my way, it would be a huge honour ... Original article on : I want to be captain England, says Cook.
Lorenzo Vitrified Tiles Pvt. Ltd. Emerges as IndiaMART Leader of Tomorrow - Home Decor and Handicraft Category
Honourable Union Minister for Home Affairs Mr. P. Chidambaram Bestows the Award Upon the best MSMEs in the Country NEW DELHI, January 3, 2011 - With its focused commitment towards quality, Lorenzo Vitrified Tiles Pvt. Ltd. has won the IndiaMART Leader of Tomorrow Award in the home decor and handicraft category.The Award was bestowed upon the company .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Lorenzo Vitrified Tiles Pvt. Ltd. Emerges as IndiaMART Leader of Tomorrow - Home Decor and Handicraft Category.