Chicago Blizzard To Rock U.S.
CHICAGO (GaeaTimes.com)- The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard watch from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday owing to the bad weather condition in Chicago. The officials reported that foot snow is expected along with rough winds of 40-miles-an-hour. The Weather Service officials said that this could be the third worst blizzard in Chicago. Tom Skilling, ... Read : Chicago Blizzard To Rock U.S..
One for the road gets 388 challaned on New Year Eve
NEW DELHI - For 484 party revellers in the capital the New Year began on the wrong foot as they found themselves caught on the wrong side of the traffic rules - and mostly also on the high - Friday night. Though the number of offenders were on the lower side this New Year’s ... Read more : One for the road gets 388 challaned on New Year Eve.
Freed American female hiker summoned to Iran to stand trial over spying charges
TEHRAN - Sarah Shourd, An American woman who was released last year after spending 14 months in an Iranian jail, has been asked to stand trial in Tehran over spying charges. Shourd and two American men were arrested by Iranian border guards in the country’s north in July 2009. The BBC quoted Iran’s judiciary spokesman Gholam ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Freed American female hiker summoned to Iran to stand trial over spying charges.
Bankura residents say Maoist activities have reduced in the last one year
BANKURA - Residents of West Bengal’s Bankura district said Maoist activities in the region have reduced in the last year. Bikas Mondal, the Panchayat head, Pingboni, said the business in the region has also picked up a good pace. “In the last one year or so, the situation ... Read : Bankura residents say Maoist activities have reduced in the last one year.
RBI seeks comments on Report of Working Group on Information Security, Electronic Banking Technology, Risk Management and Cyber frauds
The Reserve Bank of India has invited views/comments of all stake-holders and the public at large on the Report of Working Group on Information Security, Electronic Banking Technology, Risk Management and Cyber frauds (Chairman: Shri G. Gopalakrishna, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India). Comments/suggestions/views may be forwarded latest by February ... Original article on : RBI seeks comments on Report of Working Group on Information Security, Electronic Banking Technology, Risk Management and Cyber frauds.
Haryana looks at newer pastures for farming
CHANDIGARH - Horticulture, floriculture, vegetable cultivation and fish farming - Haryana’s agricultural fields that contributed significantly to the country’s Green Revolution are now gradually diversifying to newer areas. Farmers in the state, who are diversifying from the routine wheat-paddy cycle of crops, say they find the new farming activities more beneficial, especially in terms of ... Read more : Haryana looks at newer pastures for farming.
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.
Julie Powers Schenecker Denied Bail
TAMPA (GaeaTimes.com)- Julie Powers Schenecker was produced at a Tampa court on Monday for a brief hearing in the murder case of her two teenage kids, 16-year-old Calyx and Beau 13. Dressed in a prison suit with hands bound in handcuffs, the 50-year-old woman had her first court appearance at the Hillsborough County Court ... Read : Julie Powers Schenecker Denied Bail.
Taliban's top-ranking leader killed in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - A top-ranking Taliban leader, who was trained in Pakistan and involved in making improvised explosive devices, suicide vests and anti-aircraft weapons, has been killed by the NATO troops in Afghanistan’s restive Kinduz province. Afghan police and the provincial governor said the coalition forces killed Mullah Bahador, the Taliban’s ’shadow governor’ in the province, .... Source : Taliban’s top-ranking leader killed in Afghanistan.
Almonds can prevent diabetes, heart disease
LONDON - Eating almonds can prevent diabetes and heart disease. Researchers have found that eating nuts regularly may help treat type 2 diabetes, accounting for 90-95 percent of all cases. It could also tackle cardiovascular disease, the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reports. Diabetics have a shortage of insulin or a decreased ability [..] Read the original article: here.
For India's Muslims, Vastanvi has got it right (Comment)
The controversy surrounding Maulana Ghulam Mohammed Vastanvi, elected as vice chancellor of Darul Uloom in Deoband, a leading school of Islamic theology with followers across the world, would need to be viewed in the larger context of modernisation of education for India’s 160 million Muslims. Reforms in education imparted in madrassas is the unique proposition ... Read more >>>.
Haryana schools to remain closed Jan 7-16
CHANDIGARH - The education department of Haryana Friday announced that all schools will remain closed from Jan 7 to 15, 2011, in view of the cold conditions prevailing across the state. Director of Secondary Education Vijayendra Kumar said that the schools would reopen after winter vacations Jan 17. .... Source article : Haryana schools to remain closed Jan 7-16.
Britney 'to open 53rd Grammy Awards'
WASHINGTON - Britney Spears will reportedly open the 53rd Grammy Awards by performing on her new number one hit single ‘Hold It Against Me’. The ‘Womanizer’ hitmaker - who is to release her as yet untitled seventh studio album in March - is to open the prestigious awards ceremony on February 13, reports Contactmusic. While the 29-year-old .... Original source : Britney ‘to open 53rd Grammy Awards’.
Katie Price demands 5K pounds monthly rent from hubby!
LONDON - Glamour model Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan has demanded her cage fighter husband Alex Reid to pay 5,000 pounds a month to live in her 3 million pounds mansion. Jordan, 32, is said to have made the demand as she and Reid, 35, try to repair their marriage. Reid, who would have .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Katie Price demands 5K pounds monthly rent from hubby!.
Satin Silver PS3 available in March
Two new PS3 models the CECH-2500A SS and CECH-2500B are introduced by SCEI today. These new PS3 will come with a new stylish looks as it flaunts a Satin Silver color for its 160GB as well as 250GB PS3. A matching remote is also offered by SCEI for these new PS3. Price & Availability Slated to be .... Source : Gaea News Network.
HTC Touch Diamond : Specifications and Price
Featuring a sharp 2.8-inch touch screen housed within a stunning formation of brushed metal and flawless faceted edges, the HTC Touch Diamond is as beautiful to behold as it is to use. A 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera will help you capture the perfect moment in style and with a massive 4GB of internal storage .... Original article on Gaea Times at : HTC Touch Diamond : Specifications and Price.
CID THE DUMMY
Crash and smash with purpose in an action-packed adventure for kids. CID lives in a world obsessed with safety because of potential danger around every corner. Employed as a lowly Crash Impact Dummy, he dreams of having a greater purpose in life rather than just checking and re-checking everything from cars to escalators. Today, it looks [...]
Ballville - The Beginning
Help the space-faring Orbs start a new civilization in a wonderfully unique matching adventure. A spaceship full of traveling Orb crashes down on an unknown, uncharted planet. With good fortune however, it delivers the crew onto a picturesque world filled with lush jungles, clear streams, snowy mountains, and mysterious ancient deserts. This magnificent place will become [...]
Can't quit smoking? Blame it on faulty brain receptor
LONDON - Do you know why it is so fiendishly difficult to quit smoking - because of a faulty receptor in the brain. It can lead to an uncontrollable desire to smoke, thanks to the defect in a receptor protein normally activated by nicotine, which curbs the desire for yet more of the drug. ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Can’t quit smoking? Blame it on faulty brain receptor.
Chinese students eat roundworm eggs to look thin
LONDON - Female students in China have been eating roundworm eggs to lose weight for job interviews - because employment is so hard to come by, a media report said. They hatch in the stomach, allowing those who take them to shed pounds without exercising or dieting in Xiamen, China. But swallowing the worms is ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Chinese students eat roundworm eggs to look thin.
Verona Pharma Applies for Approval to Test RPL554 in UK Clinical Trials
LONDON, January 31, 2011 - Verona Pharma plc (AIM:VRP.L) the biotechnology company dedicated to discovering new drugs for the treatment of chronic respiratory diseases, has applied to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Governmental agency in the UK with responsibility for standards of safety, quality and performance of new drug treatments, to conduct clinical trials in .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Verona Pharma Applies for Approval to Test RPL554 in UK Clinical Trials.
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.
CVC tells apex court media tarnished his image
NEW DELHI - Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) P.J. Thomas Tuesday told the Supreme Court that media tarnished his image as he did not oblige them by speaking to them amidst the ongoing controversy over his appointment. “My refusal to speak was treated as if I had no defence to offer,” Thomas told the court while .... Original article on Gaea Times at : CVC tells apex court media tarnished his image.
Mizoram governor wants census of Myanmarese migrants
AIZAWL - Mizoram Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) M.M. Lakhera has suggested a census of Myanmarese nationals staying in the northeastern state, bordering Myanmar, officials said here Saturday. Several NGOs and societal organisations recently met the governor at Raj Bhavan and expressed concern over the sudden increase in crime and narcotics peddling, mostly attributed to .... Read the original article : Mizoram governor wants census of Myanmarese migrants.
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!.
Putin, Medvedev share nearly 24 'secret palaces' between them
MOSCOW - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin allegedly share between them at least two dozen palaces, villas and mansions, according to a respected Russian magazine. The Russian liberal media and blogosphere has been alive with discussion about possible secret residences belonging to the two since a businessman in December accused Putin of .... Read the original article : Putin, Medvedev share nearly 24 ’secret palaces’ between them.
Congress wins Chandigarh mayor poll by one vote
CHANDIGARH - The ruling Congress Saturday managed to scrape through in the crucial election for the mayor of Chandigarh. Congress candidate Ravinder Pall Singh won by just one vote, defeating the rebel Congress candidate, Jagjit Singh Kang. Out of the 33 votes counted, Ravinder Pal Singh got 17 while Kang got 16. Kang, a Congress ... Read : Congress wins Chandigarh mayor poll by one vote.
$500,000 in Prizes Offered for the Best Security Innovations in Sixth Annual Global Security Challenge
For the Fifth Year, US Government Agency TSWG Continues to Support Outstanding Start-Ups and Small-Medium Enterprises From Around the World Through This London-Based Competition LONDON, February 1, 2011 - The Global Security Challenge (GSC), the world's leading security innovation competition is now open for entrants. This competition invites start-ups and SMEs from around the world to enter .... Source : $500,000 in Prizes Offered for the Best Security Innovations in Sixth Annual Global Security Challenge.
Squire Sanders Completes Combination With Hammonds
New Top-25 Legal Practice Puts Premium on Cost-Effective Global Counsel WASHINGTON, January 1, 2011 - Squire, Sanders & Dempsey has completed its combination with Hammonds LLP, launching a cost-effective global legal practice of approximately 1,275 lawyers working in 37 offices throughout the world. "This combination, which dramatically expands our global practice, ensures that Squire Sanders .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Squire Sanders Completes Combination With Hammonds.
Nepal PM steps in to defuse religious row over burials
KATHMANDU - The ugly religious row that erupted near one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world showed signs of calming down Tuesday after Nepal’s caretaker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal intervened, promising status quo to a minority community. The Kirats of Nepal, an ancient hunting tribe that migrated to Nepal from Tibet and ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nepal PM steps in to defuse religious row over burials.
This Ram devotee was born a Muslim
PATNA - He is called Hanuman because of his devotion towards Lord Ram. He can name all the Hindu gods and goddesses in a single breath, and he performs the priest’s duties at a Bihar temple with unwavering dedication - no one can tell that Sidheswar Das was born Mohammad Sadique. .... Source : This Ram devotee was born a Muslim.
Frogs re-evolved 'lost' lower teeth after more than 200mn yrs
LONDON - New research suggests that frogs re-evolved ‘lost’ bottom teeth after more than 200 million years. Tree-dwelling Gastrotheca guentheri are the only frogs with teeth on both their upper and lower jaw. The reappearance of these lower teeth after such a long time fuels debate about whether complex traits are lost in evolution or if they .... Read the original article : here.
Want a higher follower tally on Twitter? Resort to flaming!
LONDON - Want to have more people following you on Twitter or commenting on your blog post? Well, be prepared to resort to flaming to anger and upset people, says a study. A group of Slovenian and British researchers used something called ’sentiment analysis’ to identify emotional content in posts left on the BBC’s online discussion ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Want a higher follower tally on Twitter? Resort to flaming!.
Kate Middleton's pal questioned over 'shooting illegal immigrants' joke
LONDON - Kate Middleton’s friend was called in for questioning after she joked about ’shooting illegal immigrants’ on Facebook. Events organiser Emma Sayle, who became friends with Kate after persuading her to sign up for a charity boat race in 2007, was questioned over her comments on Facebook. The 32-year-old socialite had posted a message saying: “Just ... Read more »»».
'We won't be considered as underdogs': Dhoni
MUMBAI - Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said eam India won’t be considered underdogs in the 2011 World Cup, as it has reacted to pressure more responsibly over the last few years. “We won’t be considered as underdogs this time. The team has learnt to perform under pressure and we have done so in ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘We won’t be considered as underdogs’: Dhoni.
Listening to SuBo before a game relaxes me: Rooney
LONDON - Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has revealed that listening to Susan Boyle gives him relaxation before his big matches. The England striker likes nothing better than a vigorous rubdown while listening to the singer belt out her hits. Wayne even rejects harder R and B tunes favored by his teammates such as Frenchman Patrice Evra. The ... Read more >>>.
Bodog Campaigns for Super Bowl Cheerleaders
With Cheerleaders a no Show, Popular Online Gaming Site Encourages the Fans to Speak up LONDON, January 31, 2011 - Bodog.net today announced plans to campaign for cheerleaders to be present at all football games. The petition request is as a result of both the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers both not having their own cheerleading squads. .... Read the original article : Bodog Campaigns for Super Bowl Cheerleaders.
President Banda Celebrates as the Construction of Two Major Sports Stadia in Lusaka Commences
LUSAKA, Zambia, January 10, 2011 - At a ceremony today, His Excellency Mr Rupiah Banda, President of Zambia, marked the commencement of two major building projects in Lusaka: a new state of the art sports stadium and the redevelopment of Independence stadium. The new Independence stadium will be the largest in the country accommodating .... Source article : President Banda Celebrates as the Construction of Two Major Sports Stadia in Lusaka Commences.
Stem cells from patients could help test cardiac disease treatments
LONDON - Stem cells derived from a patient with an inherited heart disease could help test specific treatments for the disease, known as long QT syndrome, say scientists. Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology turned the skin cells into a type of all-purpose stem cell called induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs. Prof. Lior Gepstein [..] Read the original article: here.
Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g Extends Business-Driven Application Management to Large-Scale Environments
Enhances SOA Management Solution with New Business Transaction Management Capabilities Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? January 31, 2011 News Facts Oracle today announced new Business Transaction Management (www.oracle.com/us/products/enterprise-manager/app-performance-068356.html) capabilities in Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g (www.oracle.com/us/products/enterprise-manager/index.html) , further enabling IT to monitor transactions across computing tiers and applications. The new capabilities allow IT ... Read : Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g Extends Business-Driven Application Management to Large-Scale Environments.
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.