State & Community
Saffron Technology Taps Gary Jones to Head Government Business Unit
20.11.2008 06:22
prweb.com
North Carolina-based Saffron Technology today announced the promotion of MGen (USA Ret) Gary M. Jones, former head of the U. S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne), to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the company's newly established Government Solutions business unit. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1644864.htm
World
Government
Assam Police nab top ULFA leader
20.11.2008 06:19
b4uindia.com
Police in Sibsagar, Assam, have arrested a top ULFA leader Ram Singh. Shymal Prasad Saikia, the area''s Superintendent of Police, said that Singh had taken shelter with his wife and four-month-old son at a relative''s house in Bakhor Bengena village, when a joint team of army and police apprehended him on Tuesday night. He and his family, besides a relative Atul Buragohain, are presently being interrogated, he said. Trained from Kachin in Myanmar, Singh was a terror in upper Assam. He was also a bomb expert. (ANI)
India
Social Life
MP Shufrych punched ex-Minister Rudkovskiy
20.11.2008 06:17
for-ua.com
On Wednesday ex-Minister of Transport and Communication Mykola Rudkovskiy submitted an application to the Pecherskiy district police department, accusing MP Nestor Shufrych (the Party of Regions) of an attack. Kommersant-Ukrayina daily reports about
Ukraine
Electronic Editions
Economics & Finance
Itamar Medical's Endo-PAT2000 now available in Italy
20.11.2008 06:22
prurgent.com
Distribution agreement with EndoTech SPA allows Itamar Medical to reach new market and distribution goals for the Endo-PAT2000
World
Press Releases
Recession evokes mixed reactions from Indian companies
20.11.2008 06:19
b4uindia.com
Global economic crisis has evoked mixed response from the Indian companies. Though the slump is felt in India and the heat has impacted various sectors, still many entrepreneurs have expressed optimism about overcoming the current recession. According to reports the Indian economy is likely to expand by 7.4-7.8 per cent during 2008-09 fiscal year, slower than nine per cent of last year, as credit crunch and global downturn trims growth. Ajay Chowdhry, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HCl Infosystems India, said, the demand for the IT services in India, which is the fastest growing IT markets, may slow down due to the present economic crisis, but that would be temporary. “If you look at about two months ago, it is a very well known fact that the fastest growing IT market in the world is India. So, I think to my mind, it may slow down slightly, in one or two sectors, which I mentioned earlier, but I don''t think that the demand is going to go away. It may get postponed in some cases by six or eight months,” said Chowdhry. People in steel industry are equally enthusiastic about the demand for steel picking up on the presumption that fundamentals of the country''s economy are strong. India''s economic growth projections ranging between six and seven per cent have given steel makers hope that the drop in steel demand may not be too severe. “With the global slowdown, obviously like every industry, every sector, steel is also adversely affected. But, I think in India, because our fundamentals are still strong, our requirement of steel is still strong, it is still there, so it''s just a matter of time. The demand is still there, it will again pick up further and there should be no problem,” said Navin Jindal, Vice Chairman, Jindal Steel and Power Limited. But Indian construction and engineering major, Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Limited, doesn''t share this optimism. It is of the view that global recession has impacted Indian economy and the flow of funds and investment into India has stopped slowing down the implementation of projects. “I think what has really happened of the global economy impact on L&T, obviously the export is slowing down, prices are dropping for lucrative export but more importantly the liquidity situation is caused with no more investment coming into India, no more funds coming to really give money,” said Anilkumar M. Naik, Chairman, Larsen and Toubro Limited. Indian policymakers expect a moderation in economic growth to less than eight per cent in the fiscal ending March 2009. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh while cautioning about the severe and prolonged impact of global financial crisis, said that the government would take all necessary steps -- monetary and fiscal -- to protect growth. World leaders at the G-20 summit in Washington backed a combination of measures to kick-start growth with better financial market regulation and more say for emerging countries as their response to the global economic crisis. Signs are mounting of a painful economic slump in many regions, with the euro zone slipping into recession according to data last week, unemployment climbing in the United States and elsewhere and emerging economies slowing. (ANI)
India
Economics & Finance
40 Stories on the Greenpoint Waterfront?
20.11.2008 06:16
brownstoner.com
That's what Dean Palin, developer of the Oro on Gold Street, is hoping he can create at 155 West Street, between Huron and India Streets. The Brooklyn Paper reports that the 2005 upzoning of the area allows for 30 stories, but Palin is aiming for 10 more (other north Brooklyn waterfront developments, The Edge and Northside Piers, didn't rise to the 30-story allowance). Palin's vision includes a 422-unit rental tower as a piece of a 620-unit development, with a $2 million waterfront esplanade and three six-story buildings with 218-units, some 140 of them affordable. But affordability's not why Palin wants more height. "The developer claims that he needs to make his high-rise 10 stories taller than zoning allows because he cannot build within 50 feet of a sewage pipe that runs through the lot, and he cannot touch a 25-foot section of wetlands at the corner of the property, said Ken Fisher, a former councilman who is representing the builder." The project hasn't yet begun because they don't have financing set. Fisher hopes that'll happen by spring of 2009. 40 Stories and a Rule [Brooklyn Paper]
New York
Construction & Real Estate
Incidents
Girl shot with airgun at school
20.11.2008 04:03
bbc.co.uk
A schoolgirl in the Forest of Dean is recovering after being shot in the leg with an air rifle.
World
Incidents
Action in Center of Kyiv. PHOTO
12.09.2008 08:11
mignews.com.ua
Yesterday in the evening a skirmish happened in the center of Kyiv on Shevchenko boulevard, 58 opposite shoe shop.
Ukraine
Crime
Hurricane Gustav Category 5 Storm
30.08.2008 14:22
nationalterroralert.com
Hurricane Gustav is rapidly growing into a monster Category 5 storm. ‘FEMA’ Federal Emergency Management Agency chief David Paulison told reporters several times at a briefing Saturday that the storm was strengthening into a Category 5 hurricane. FEMA officials said Bill Read, the director of the National Hurricane Center, interrupted an afternoon teleconference involving the agency, Gulf [...]
World
Terrorism
Technologies
Freesat+ to launch this weekend
20.11.2008 06:15
digitalspy.co.uk
Freesat+ boxes will be available to buy from Saturday.
World
Multimedia
Jobo Mirage picture frame
20.11.2008 06:11
letsgodigital.org
Jobo 15 inch Mirage digital picture frame : Jobo extends its family of digital picture frames with its new elegantly styled 15-inch Mirror digital picture frame. When turned on, the new Jobo Mirage L beautifully showcases digital images on its 15-inch real glass display. When turned off, the Jobo Mirage L functions as an elegant mirror whether placed on a table or desk or mounted to a wall. In addition to its stylish design, the new Jobo Mirage L features 1GB of internal memory capable of storing up to 4,000 pictures. This new Jobo digital picture frame is designed to keep memories alive by showcasing digital pictures in an automatic slideshow presentation giving precious digital memories new life.
World
Digital Technologies
MSI rolls out three Wind Neton nettop systems
20.11.2008 04:15
krunker.com
Someone needs to do something about MSI’s product names.. they are just darn right strange. Case in point – the newly announced MSI nettop series called the Wind Netons. That’s right.. Netons. What the heck is a Neton anyhow? Making up the new Wind Neton product lineup are three systems – the M16, M19, and [...]Technorati Tags: MSI Wind Neton M16, M19, M22
World
Technologies
Science & Education
Technology May Provide Means Of Testing Anti-Aging Drugs
20.11.2008 06:08
medicalnewstoday.com
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Age Research have identified for the first time biomarkers of aging which are highly predictive of both chronological and physiological age. Biomarkers are biochemical features that can be used to measure the progress of disease or the effects of treatment. The research involves nematode worms, microarrays which measure changes in gene expression, and complex computer algorithms.
World
Biology
California State University to Offer Moodle through Moodlerooms
20.11.2008 02:24
prweb.com
Largest system of public higher education provides choice in online learning services (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Moodlerooms/online_learning_services/prweb1641044.htm
World
Remote Education
The Botox Diaries - by Janice Kaplan and Lynn Schnurnberger
20.11.2008 02:18
thecelebritycafe.com
The Botox Diaries deals with two women in their 40s, searching for meaning in their lives while battling the issue of age.
World
Books & CD
Hard & Soft
Seattle Sounders FC Selects Digitaria to Kick Off New Digital Strategy
20.11.2008 06:21
prweb.com
Leading Interactive Selected to Help Create More Compelling, Interactive Fan Experience (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1644934.htm
World
Web Design
3D Models - Sunglasses 14
20.11.2008 06:17
the3dstudio.com
Name: Sunglasses 14Type: 3D ModelsAuthor: coboidePrice: $22.00File types: 3ds blen c4d lwo max obj hrcDescription: Recreation of sun glasses.See complete details
World
Computer Design & Modelling
A third of healthcare professionals are putting patient information at risk
20.11.2008 06:11
securitypark.co.uk
A transatlantic survey of more than a thousand healthcare professionals has shown that over a third are unwittingly putting personal information at risk by storing patient records, medical images, contact details, corporate data and other sensitive information on mobile devices such as laptops, BlackBerrys and USB sticks - and not adequately securing them. The use of portable devices in the hea ...[more]
World
Information Security
Health & Beauty
New diamond dialysis implant works at ordinary blood pressures
20.11.2008 06:18
b4uindia.com
Scientists have made a new kind of filter from a series of diamond layers that can be implanted inside the body to work as a dialysis machine. William Fissell at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and colleagues at the University of Michigan have revealed that each layer of the filter only allows molecules below a certain size to pass through, and an electric field keeps away larger proteins that would otherwise clog its pores. The researchers say that these features make the filter more effective at removing toxic molecules from the blood stream than conventional membranes, reports New Scientist magazine. Fissell says that the diamond device is so small that it can be implanted into the body. The novel device even works at ordinary blood pressures, he adds. (ANI)
India
Health & Beauty
Sex Education Forum Investigates Sexual Health Services In Further Education And Sixth Form Colleges, UK
20.11.2008 06:10
medicalnewstoday.com
A national survey from the Sex Education Forum (SEF) has found that thousands of young people on college campuses across England are receiving vital advice and help on their sexual health, but argues more needs to be done. The survey, which covered the entirety of mainstream further education and sixth form colleges in England, found that more than two thirds of colleges provide onsite sexual health services.
World
Sexology
Over-the-counter Viagra bid ends
20.11.2008 06:03
bbc.co.uk
The makers of the anti-impotence drug Viagra have withdrawn an application for the medicine to be available without a prescription.
World
Health & Beauty
Culture & Arts
Vote Now for Your Favorite Blogs! The BOBs 2008
20.11.2008 06:20
dw-world.de
Vote now for your favorite blogs at thebobs.com -- sponsored by Hewlett Packard and HTC.
World
Culture & Arts
Top 10 Political U2 Songs
20.11.2008 06:17
atu2.com
[Ed. note: This is the fifth in a "U2 Lists" series, where @U2 staffers pick a topic and share their personal rankings on something U2-related.] THEY say there are only two things you should not discuss in polite company: religion and politics. Clearly, U2 didn
Ireland
Rock Music
METALLICA Drummer Lars Ulrich - "There’s A Timelessness To Metal, Because It Sits So Outside Of Fashions"
20.11.2008 06:14
bravewords.com
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Alen Balen from Javno.com recently about a number of topics. An excerpt from the chat follows: Javno.com: What...
World
Rock Music
Recreation & Entertainment
'King Of Fighters XII' heads to the West
20.11.2008 06:15
digitalspy.co.uk
SNK's King Of Fighters XII will receive a worldwide release.
World
Computer Games
Last Few Chances to Play for $1,000,000 in the Ladbrokespoker.com Chase the Chair Promotion
20.11.2008 04:18
prweb.com
Freerolls for Chase the Chair continue until the 28th November. The winner of the Chase the Chair freeroll promotion will win a seat in the semi-finals of the televised final of Poker Million VII. They will have a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a millionaire. These odds easily beat the National Lottery or Euro Millions. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1645974.htm
World
Computer Games
Paris Hilton And Benji Madden Call It Quits: Report
20.11.2008 04:12
whyfame.com
A source tells Us Weekly that the Good Charlotte guitarist was 'overprotective and controlling' of Paris.By Shawn Adler Paris Hilton and Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Paris Hilton and Benji Madden have ended their relationship, according to Us Weekly. The split puts the famed hotel heiress, 27, and Good...[ More on WhyFame.com ]
World
Recreation & Entertainment
Automotives
VW Scirocco is the 2009 TUNE IT! SAFE! vehicle
20.11.2008 06:14
worldcarfans.com
The VW Scirocco is revealed as the symbolic 2009 TUNE IT! SAFE! Polizei vehicle which makes its debut at the Essen Motor Show this month.
World
Cars
Last Reventón Goes to UK Buyer
20.11.2008 04:12
pistonheads.com
Number 20 of 20 finds a home in the UK
World
Automotives
Mautofied.com Announces a Banner Sales Year-to-Date of Custom Autos, Trucks, and Motorcycles
20.11.2008 00:32
prweb.com
Despite declining sales of new vehicles in the U.S. and a nationwide economic slump, Mautofied.com has facilitated over 7,700 transactions as of October 31, 2008. Consistently surpassing expectations, Mautofied.com continues to see record numbers of unique visitors who use its proprietary classifieds to buy, sell, and trade their vehicles. It is now the largest site on the Web dedicated solely to custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/auto/sales/prweb1637044.htm
World
Autonews
Sports
A ref's life: Critiques, knowing matchups all part of the job
20.11.2008 06:20
usatoday.com
To illustrate the daily demands on referees, the NBA granted USA TODAY unprecedented week-long access to Scott Foster. Reporter ...
USA
Basketball
Experimental Germany Fall to England Reserves in Berlin Friendly
20.11.2008 02:21
dw-world.de
England captain John Terry helped gift an experimental Germany team a comical equalizer and then scored the winner as an England second-string kept up their team's run of fine form with a 2-1 friendly victory in Berlin.
Germany
Football
Manager fears for Bourdais'
20.11.2008 02:15
f1central.net
F1 future in doubt says manager
World
Formula-1
Tourism
Canyon Ranch opens spa resort in Miami Beach
20.11.2008 02:21
usatoday.com
Canyon Ranch Miami Beach opened Nov. 12 in the former Carillon Hotel after nearly four years of restoration, renovation and new ...
USA
Tourism
Why go to Albania?
19.11.2008 20:14
europealacarte.co.uk
Last week, at the World Travel Market in London, I found myself wandering through the European stands and played a little game with myself. I decided to visit the stand of the country I felt least likely to visit next year and see if they could change my mind. Albania was top of the list, as [...]
Europe
Tourism
Smithsonian Journeys Offer Educational Travel Itinerary
19.11.2008 12:18
journeys.luxist.com
Filed under: JourneysThe Smithsonian is usually known in relation to its museum but it also offers 'The Best in Educational Travel'. Pairing behind the scenes adventures with experts and comfortable accommodations, Smithsonian Journeys are one of the up-and-coming ways to see the world...especially if you have a larger budget. Choose from such itineraries as 'In the Footsteps of Galileo' or 'Historic Cities of the Sea' and you'll treat yourself to an mind expanding vacation with top-quality offerings. In the world of the wealthy it is no longer a week at the beach that suits their needs but a deeper desire to pair unknown destinations with self-enrichment and quality dinner conversations with fellow travelers. Peruse the gallery to get a hint of the incredible destinations that await you.[via Wall Street Journal]%Gallery-37128%Smithsonian Journeys Offer Educational Travel Itinerary originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read|Permalink|Email this|Comments
World
Tourism
Blogs
MATT HELMS: Dreading winter driving
20.11.2008 06:16
freep.com
Here they come, those great cold-weather roadway traditions of our great state: salt everywhere, and brackish slush, to boot.
USA
Blogs
Prophet cartoon row in Indonesia
19.11.2008 06:03
bbc.co.uk
Indonesia demands that a blogging website remove cartoons that depict the Muslim Prophet Muhammad in sexual situations.
World
Blogs
Avishai Cohen Trio. Night of Magic. (live in Kyiv). (60.28UAH, $14.92USD)
13.11.2008 20:24
umka.com.ua
That is why one such concert is worth a dozen of other nice concerts – because this was not nice. This was – truthful light magic. I know: the real soul of music opens up exactly on such evenings – and no matter whether it is called jazz. But it matters that this is live music, which takes place here and now, which not only causes reaction, but also instantly reacts, breathes, changes, acquires a new clarity.
Ukraine
Music, MP3
Advertisements
Funeral firm ad warns of drink-drive dangers
20.11.2008 06:03
bbc.co.uk
A Belfast funeral services firm launches an advertising campaign in newspapers warning of the dangers of drink-driving.
World
Advertisements
International Real Estate: For Sale in ... British Columbia, Canada
19.11.2008 00:07
nytimes.com
A one-bedroom two-bath chalet with a sleeping loft and a separate one-bedroom apartment is for sale for 829,000 Canadian Dollars ($678,119).
World
Real Estate
EUR 100K discount on luxury Costa flats
17.11.2008 04:14
propertyinspain.net
Spain's latest all-luxury resort has spacious key ready apartments discounted by EUR 100K as the developer makes a timely "Dash for Cash". PropertyInSpain.Net has the best choice and prices.
Spain
Real Estate
Weather Forecast
Cold start to winter will warm, forecasters say
19.11.2008 10:23
usatoday.com
Weather forecasters are predicting a colder-than-normal start to winter in the eastern part of the United States.
USA
Weather Forecast
BBC weatherman Jack Scott dies
13.11.2008 06:04
bbc.co.uk
Veteran BBC forecaster Jack Scott, who first used the famous magnetic weather symbols, has died at the age of 85.
World
Weather Forecast
Hurricane Season Gets Busy
10.10.2008 06:34
accuweather.com
Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Historically, the heart of the hurricane season does not begin until mid-August. As if on cue, there are two tropical systems currently active, and AccuWeather.com ...
World
Weather Forecast
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