Disquiet among Pakistani Hindus over kidnapped leader


ISLAMABAD - There is disquiet in the Hindu community over the as-yet unsolved abduction of their religious leader, a senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader in Quetta has been told. Sardar Sanaullah Zehri, provincial convener of the PML-N, said all efforts will be made to free Lakki Chand Garji from the captivity of his abductors. ... Read more : Disquiet among Pakistani Hindus over kidnapped leader.

Brit engineer returns ???2m paid by mistake to him by employer


LONDON - A turbine blade engineer in Britain has been lauded for his honesty after he repaid 2 million pounds that had been given to him by mistake by his employer. The engineer, who earns 2,000 pounds making turbine blades at Alcoa Howmet in Exeter, was stunned when the massive amount appeared in his monthly ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brit engineer returns ???2m paid by mistake to him by employer.

Histrionics, poetry and frayed nerves - Mamata at her best


NEW DELHI - She jousted and shouted, cajoled and smiled, broke into heavily accented Urdu and Hindi and even recited poetry. It was the quintessential Mamata Banerjee Friday as she read out the railway budget with liberal doses of histrionics that had her audience at the Lok Sabha alternately infuriated and amused. The feisty ... Original article on : Histrionics, poetry and frayed nerves - Mamata at her best.

Guardian to Build Second Float Glass Plant in Russia


Rostov plant will produce residential and commercial coated glass AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, February 24, 2011 - Guardian Industries Corp. has culminated a few years of analysis and strategic planning in announcing plans to build a float glass manufacturing plant in Krasny Sulin (Rostov region), Russia. The $220-million plant will be Guardian's largest, producing 900 tons of glass per ... Original article on : Guardian to Build Second Float Glass Plant in Russia.

Family of six killed in Iraq attack


BAGHDAD - Six members of one family were killed when unknown gunmen attacked their house Friday, security sources said. The attack took place in Falluja, 60 km west of Baghdad. Some members of the family worked with the Sahwa militia, the security sources said. Also known as Sunni Awakening movement, Sahwa is comprised of Sunni .... Source  : Family of six killed in Iraq attack.

Missing sugar molecule 'increases diabetes risk'


WASHINGTON - Scientists say that an evolutionary gene mutation that occurred in human millions of years ago and our subsequent inability to produce a specific kind of sugar molecule appears to make people more vulnerable to developing type 2 diabetes, especially if they’re overweight. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of California, ... Original article on : Missing sugar molecule ‘increases diabetes risk’.

Jamia vice chancellor to 'play' a new role


NEW DELHI - Jamia Millia Islamia university Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung will soon be seen in a new ‘role’ as he will act in a play staged in the campus. The Outreach Programme of Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), Delhi, will put together two stage productions on ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Jamia vice chancellor to ‘play’ a new role.

Brian McFadden's new single slammed for promoting 'date rape'


MELBOURNE - Westlife member Brian McFadden’s new single ‘Just The Way You Are (Drunk at the Bar)’ has been slammed by music fans for promoting “date rape”. The song, released February 25, has also been criticised for its lyrics, which most found to be “disgusting and wrong”, the Herald Sun reported. In the chorus, the singer sings: ... Read more >>.

US man dubbed 'most stupid criminal ever' pleads guilty to burglary


LONDON - The US man, who was dubbed as “the most stupid criminal ever” after he posted a photo of himself on the Facebook page of the owner of a laptop he had stolen, has pleaded guilty to burglary. Rodney Knight Jr, 19, had last December, broken into the home of Washington Post journalist Marc Fisher .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Amnesia - The Dark Descent


Stay in the Light... Explore…Amnesia: The Dark Descent puts you in the shoes of Daniel as he wakes up in a desolate castle, barely remembering anything about his past. Exploring the eerie pathways, you must also take part of Daniel’s troubled memories. The horror does not only come from the outside, but from the inside as [...]

Mindfulness key to coping with pain, suffering


WASHINGTON - Mindfulness can help people cope with both pain and suffering, says a health expert. It is a consciousness focused on the here and now, rather than brooding over past failures or future longings. This lesson in living, based on the teachings of the Buddha, is given by Karen Hilsberg, from the Los Angeles ... Read more : Mindfulness key to coping with pain, suffering.

The King's Speech Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Stuttering


Media Availability MEMPHIS, Tennessee, February 24, 2011 - The following was released today by The Stuttering Foundation: WHAT: Jane Fraser, President, The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org) is available for immediate telephone interview regarding The King's Speech and its overwhelmingly positive impact on the stuttering community. - People who stutter have shared their own, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The King's Speech Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Stuttering.

Death penalty sought for all Godhra convicts


AHMEDABAD - The prosecution in the Godhra train carnage case Friday sought death penalty for all the 31 men convicted of burning the Sabarmati Express and killing 59 people in February 2002. Additional Sessions Judge P.R. Patel Friday reserved the judgement on quantum of sentence for March 1. A special fast track court had Tuesday .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

uShip and Shiply Announce Settlement of Their Legal Dispute


LONDON, February 24, 2011 - uShip, Shiply and Robert Matthams today 24th February 2011 jointly announced a settlement regarding uShip's claims of trademark and copyright infringement brought in the High Court in London. As part of the settlement, Shiply has agreed to redesign its web site, and pay an amount in compensation to uShip. "We ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : uShip and Shiply Announce Settlement of Their Legal Dispute.

Kerala opposition to seek governor's intervention


THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Congress-led opposition in Kerala will urge Governor R.S. Gavai to order an inquiry into the allegations against Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan and his son, a party leader said Friday. Addressing reporters here after a late Thursday meeting of the United Democratic Front (UDF) liaison committee meeting, convenor P.P. Thankachan said the UDF .... Original source  : Kerala opposition to seek governor’s intervention.

Chengdu Hi-Tech Comprehensive Bonded Zone Passes National Acceptance Check: A 500 Billion RMB IT Cluster to Take Shape in 2015


CHENGDU, China, February 25, 2011 - Chengdu Hi-Tech Comprehensive Bonded Zone passed an acceptance check carried out by the State Council joint inspection team on Feb. 25, and started operation officially. The Comprehensive Bonded Zone is located in Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone with a planned area of 4.68 km2. The built-up Comprehensive Bonded Zone already has the presence of .... Original article  : Chengdu Hi-Tech Comprehensive Bonded Zone Passes National Acceptance Check: A 500 Billion RMB IT Cluster to Take Shape in 2015.

Judicial custody of Karmapa's aide, 6 others extended


DHARAMSALA - A Himachal Pradesh court Thursday extended the judicial custody of seven people, including the Karmapas aide Rubgi Chosang, also known as Shakti Lama, a police official said. “The judicial custody of all the seven people arrested in connection with the Karmapa controversy was extended by Una’s Chief Judicial Magistrate Rajesh Tomar,” Superintendent of .... Read the original article  : here.

Protein that could be new target to reduce damage after heart attack identified


WASHINGTON - Researchers have identified a protein that plays a key role in debilitating changes that occur in the heart after a heart attack. These changes, or ‘remodelling’ of the heart, often lead to fatal heart failure. Researchers found that mice genetically altered to lack fibronectin-EDA (FN-EDA) had less heart damage after a heart attack. The findings ... Read more »».

Injured Fabregas pulling out all stops to play in Sunday's Carling Cup final


LONDON - Skipper Cesc Fabregas will today urge Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to change his mind and give him a chance to play in Sunday’s Carling Cup final. Fabregas limped out of Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Stoke but has set his heart on helping end Arsenal’s six-year wait for a major trophy and is ready to .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Injured Fabregas pulling out all stops to play in Sunday’s Carling Cup final.

Nokia E7 Protected by NetQin Mobile Manager


BEIJING, February 25, 2011 - Targeting business people, the recently launched Nokia E-series flagship smartphone features a 4" AMOLED touch screen and QWERTY, real-time work and personal emails, maps with free GPS navigation, an 8 MP camera and HD video. In addition to being preloaded with Microsoft's Mail for Exchange and Communicator Mobile to enable business people to .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nokia E7 Protected by NetQin Mobile Manager.

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