US flood aid reaches Sri Lanka


COLOMBO - More US assistance has reached Sri Lanka to aid the thousands hit by massive flooding. The latest consignment of American assistance was handed over to Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa by US ambassador Patricia A. Butenis this week. The supplies include 600 rolls of plastic sheeting and 1,000 mosquito nets and will .... Source  : US flood aid reaches Sri Lanka.

Now, free sex disease tests for Valentine's Day clubbers


LONDON - This Valentine’s Day health experts will offer clubbers free sex disease tests. The medics will mingle with dancers on Monday and offer to check them for chlamydia. While the women will be asked for a vaginal swab, men will provide a urine sample. Results will be ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Now, free sex disease tests for Valentine’s Day clubbers.

GM India to launch six new models in two years


HYDERABAD - General Motors (GM) India plans to launch six new models with 14 fuel variants in the next two years, a top company official said here Saturday. The new models will include diesel-powered Chevrolet Beat, which is set to be launched in June this year, a new Captiva and BS-IV version of the Tavera. .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

SAAB Automobile AB Implements a New Managed File Transfer Supplier Community Using Trubiquity's TRUexchange SDX


TROY, Michigan, February 11, 2011 - Trubiquity, a leading provider of global Managed File Transfer (MFT) and business process integration solutions, today announced that SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhattan, Sweden, has established a multi-year agreement with Trubiquity. From 1st January 2011, SAAB Automobile AB uses Trubiquity's managed file transfer (MFT) solution, TRUexchange for its supplier CAD and related data exchange .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : SAAB Automobile AB Implements a New Managed File Transfer Supplier Community Using Trubiquity's TRUexchange SDX.

Arrest warrant issued against Musharraf


ISLAMABAD - A court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former president Pervez Musharraf on charges that he was aware that former premier Benazir Bhutto was to be assassinated. The warrant was issued by the anti-terrorism court in the garrison town of Rawalpindi, media reports said Saturday. Musharraf was aware the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ... Read more »»».

Blacklist the black gowns! Voices in Panjab University


CHANDIGARH - Black gowns at convocation ceremonies are back in the news with a Panjab University syndicate member, supported by some faculty members and students, appealing to end the “colonial practice” of wearing them. These voices can be heard again as the university heads for its 60th annual convocation Feb 14. Panjab University syndicate member .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

A look at how well online dating works


LONDON - A survey conducted on how well online dating works has found that more couples in America are meeting one another through the internet rather than through any other means. The survey ‘How Couples Meet and Stay Together’ found that in fact ... Read more : A look at how well online dating works.

Farm Frenzy - Ancient Rome


Feed the heroic soldiers of the Roman Empire as they go to war in a challenging new addition to the series. Finishing up her duties, Scarlett receives a book from one of her marine friends. Reading the book, she finds out that a long time ago a courageous young woman, also named Scarlett, farmed her land [...]

Marijuana use could lead to sexual dysfunction in men


WASHINGTON - A new study on the effects of marijuana on sexual health has suggested that men could be courting sexual dysfunction from smoking it. Study researcher Rany Shamloul, a physician with appointments at the University of Ottawa and Queen’s University in ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Marijuana use could lead to sexual dysfunction in men.

LHC calls for Pak Govt's report on plea seeking Musharraf's high treason charges trial


LAHORE - The Lahore High Court has called for a report from the Pakistan Government on a petition seeking the trial of former President Pervez Musharraf on high treason charges. After a preliminary hearing, Justice Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain directed ... Original article on : LHC calls for Pak Govt’s report on plea seeking Musharraf’s high treason charges trial.

Dog owners end up walking over 23,000 miles - almost around the world


LONDON - Dog owners end up walking more than 23,000 miles - almost as far as walking around the world - with their pet during its lifetime, according to a new study. The study involving 3,000 owners shows the average person walks their dog for 8 hours and 54 minutes a week, covering 36 miles, reports .... Source  : Dog owners end up walking over 23,000 miles - almost around the world.

Berlusconi admits he's 'a sinner', accuses opponents of staging 'show trial'


LONDON - Italy’s Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has admitted that he “sometimes is a sinner”, but also accused opponents of using Soviet-style spying to oust him in a political coup. Berlusconi, 74, said during an interview with Il Foglio, an influential opinion daily, that prosecutors staged a ... Read more >>.

The Plight of the Local School Focus of Latest Comparethemeerkat Ad


LONDON, February 12, 2011 - This weekend fans of the popular comparethemeerkat.com campaign will be treated to a whole new 20 second advert, featuring the local meerkat school and its meerpups. The advert, shot as an investigative documentary, reports that the pupils cannot use their new computer because the site they want to access, comparethemeerkat.com, ... Read : The Plight of the Local School Focus of Latest Comparethemeerkat Ad.

Goa church accused of tampering with heritage complex


PANAJI - It houses the remains of Spanish missionary St Francis Xavier and attracts lakhs of tourists and the faithful. But the 16th century Old Goa Church complex is at the centre of a war of words between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the church authorities over allegations of irregularities and vandalism. A .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kolkata police use Facebook to reach out to citizens


KOLKATA - Kolkata residents will no more have to spend time dialling the traffic police number to lodge complaints or present grievances. They can now log on to the social networking site Facebook and interact with the authorities. “In order to communicate with the people, the Kolkata Traffic Police have created a Facebook ... Read more »».

Giggs backs Berbatov to win 'Golden Boot' battle against Tevez in Manchester derby


LONDON - Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is backing his teammate Dimitar Berbatov to win his ‘Golden Boot’ shoot-out with Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez during Saturday’s Manchester derby. Berbatov heads the Premier League goal scorers’ list with 19, one more than Tevez. “I think .... Original source  : Giggs backs Berbatov to win ‘Golden Boot’ battle against Tevez in Manchester derby.

Capco Highlights Top Five Areas to Address if Businesses are to Succeed in the Post-RDR World


With Industry Set to Spend GBP1.4bn on RDR Compliance, Doing it Wisely Will Differentiate the Winners From the Losers in the 'Brave New World' LONDON, February 11, 2011 - Capco, the global business and technology consultancy dedicated solely to the financial services industry, has identified five areas that need to be addressed following the FSA's radical shakeup ... Original article on : Capco Highlights Top Five Areas to Address if Businesses are to Succeed in the Post-RDR World.

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