I'll go on hunger strike, threatens Davis
LAHORE - US official Raymond Davis, who shot dead two men here, has threatened that he would go on hunger strike if his demands, including an early decision on his diplomatic immunity, were not met, a media report said. Davis gunned down the two Pakistanis Jan 27 and is currently lodged in the high-security Kot .... Read the original article : I’ll go on hunger strike, threatens Davis.
Even in a crowd, you remain unique
WASHINGTON - It may be the height of paradox, but being part of a crowd is what gives you individuality, according to life scientists. Biologists Kimberly Pollard and Daniel Blumstein from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), examined the evolution of individuality by recording alarm-call vocalizations in eight species of rodents in social groups of .... Source article : Even in a crowd, you remain unique.
Europe-India Gateway telecom system on verge of operation
NEW DELHI - The Europe-India Gateway (EIG), said to be one of the most advanced cable submarine systems in the world, is on the verge of becoming operational with 11,300 km of its 15,000 km delivered to telecom operators. The 16-members of the consortium responsible for overseeing the building of the cable ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Europe-India Gateway telecom system on verge of operation.
Kasab to appeal death sentence in Supreme Court
MUMBAI - Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab, convicted in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, will appeal in the Supreme Court against the death sentence awarded to him, his lawyer said here Wednesday. The Mumbai High Court had on Monday confirmed the sentence awarded to him in May 2010 by Special Judge M.L. Tahaliyani. ... Read more >>>.
Gastric bypass surgery leads to better long-term results
WASHINGTON - Two new studies have found that gastric bypass surgery lead to better long-term results including greater weight loss, resolution of diabetes and improved quality of life compared with sleeve gastrectomy and “lap-band” surgery. The most common surgical procedure for treating diabetes in the United States is the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, more commonly referred .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Gastric bypass surgery leads to better long-term results.
UAE students to get study material on BlackBerry phones
Abu Dhabi, Feb 23 (IANS/WAM) Learning in Abu Dhabi University will now move beyond the walls of the classroom as the students will get BlackBerry smartphones to access all course materials and topic updates whenever and wherever they are. The university is implementing a mobile education programme powered by Etisalat in collaboration with Blackboard Inc. .... Source article : UAE students to get study material on BlackBerry phones.
Scantily-clad Lady Gaga poses in raunchy photo shoot with young boy
WASHINGTON - Lady Gaga may have gone too far in her new raunchy photo shoot, which also includes a young boy. The explicit shoot was conducted for a Supreme advertisement to appear in Purple Magazine. The one-minute, behind-of-the-scenes video of the shoot was photographed by celebrity shutterbug, Terry Richardson. The video features Gaga fondling her breast, licking her .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Blue Madonna - A Carol Reed Mystery
Search for answers to an unexplained death and discover a 600-year-old mystery in the process. In the midst of a summer heatwave, Carol Reed knows that crime is not too far away. Her instincts prove correct when Christina Falk, an emerging artist, calls Carol for help regarding some recent and strange occurrences. Before she can meet [...]
Higher vitamin D intake needed to cut cancer risk
WASHINGTON - Scientists have reported that markedly higher intake of vitamin D is needed to reach blood levels that can prevent or markedly cut the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases than had been originally thought. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Creighton University School of ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Higher vitamin D intake needed to cut cancer risk.
Sanofi Pasteur Supports Polio Eradication at First International Stock Exchange Event
Sanofi Pasteur Stands Shoulder to Shoulder With Rotary International During NYSE and EURONEXT Bell-ringing Ceremonies LYON, France and SWIFTWATER, Pennsylvania, February 23, 2011 - Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), today will participate in the first international bell-ringing event by a company listed on NYSE Euronext. The events will acknowledge past .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Bangladesh apex court to have first woman judge
DHAKA - Bangladesh is set to have its first woman judge at the Supreme Court. Justice Nazmun Ara Sultana is among four senior High Court judges elevated by President Zillur Rahman to the appellate division of the apex court. Sultana was also the first woman to be made a high court judge in 2000, ... Read : Bangladesh apex court to have first woman judge.
Bahrain free prisoners, king leaves for Saudi Arabia
MANAMA/RIYADH - Bahrain has released 25 political prisoners following an order of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa who left the country for Saudi Arabia for consultations Wednesday after a week of anti-regime protests. CNN reported that about 25 detainees, described by the king as “prisoners of conscience”, were released Tuesday night and proceedings against ... Read : Bahrain free prisoners, king leaves for Saudi Arabia.
Plant Genomics 'Molecular Scissors' Developed at KAUST
THUWAL, Saudi Arabia, February 23, 2011 - Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a novel technology that could improve the quality, yield and disease resistance of current crop varieties. The implications for agricultural science are profound. In a paper published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, USA ... Read more »».
Suriname observes festival similar to India's Mahakumbh
Port-of-SPAIN - Hindus in Suriname enthusiastically observed Surya Kumbha Parvaa, a festival that is similar to India’s mammoth Mahakumbh. The Surya Kumbha Parvaa began Jan 14, the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti. The festival is similar to the Kumbha Mela Mahotsav celebrated in India in Haridwar, Prayag, Ujjain and Nashik. Millions of people take ... Read more : Suriname observes festival similar to India’s Mahakumbh.
Himachal to get more rain, snow
SHIMLA - Cold conditions will aggravate in Himachal Pradesh with the weather office here Wednesday forecasting more rain and snowfall over the next four days. “There are chances of rainfall and snowfall in the state till Feb 26 as western disturbances would be active again in the region,” Meteorological Office director Manmohan Singh told IANS. ... Original article on : Himachal to get more rain, snow.
World Cup: Pakistan make slow start against Kenya
HAMBANTOTA - Pakistan made a slow start after opting to bat against Kenya in their opening World Cup Group A match at the Mahinda Rajapakse International Cricket Stadium here Wednesday. Pakistan were 12 for one after six overs with Ahmed Shehzad batting on one and Kamran Akmal yet to open his account. Opening batsman .... Original source : World Cup: Pakistan make slow start against Kenya.
National Trust Celebrates Pedal Power
SWINDON, England, February 22, 2011 - National Trust has created a new series of National Trust challenge rides (also known as sportives) for anyone who's ever fancied the idea of taking part in a challenging cycle ride through stunning countryside or around a beautiful country estate. All of the routes will start and finish .... Original source : National Trust Celebrates Pedal Power.
Designer Johan Lindeberg Launches New Contemporary Luxury Brand 'BLK DNM' Online Only
BLK DNM Opens with Innovative Online Flagship Store BLKDNM.com NEW YORK, February 22, 2011 - Coming on the heels of NY Fashion Week, designer and fashion industry veteran, Johan Lindeberg, has announced his latest venture with the launch of his new label BLK DNM. The launch of BLKDNM.com was celebrated with an exclusive premiere of Film 1 directed ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Designer Johan Lindeberg Launches New Contemporary Luxury Brand 'BLK DNM' Online Only.