Monday, January 31, 2011
Julian Assange severs ties with The Guardian, agrees deal with The Telegraph
Julian Assange severs ties with The Guardian, agrees deal with The Telegraph: "Julian Assange, founder of the Wikileaks whistleblowing site, has agreed a deal with British newspaper The Telegraph to publish cables that have been sent to the website after suffering a breakdown in his collaboration with The Guardian."
Losses at Afghan Bank Could Be $900 Million - CNBC
Losses at Afghan Bank Could Be $900 Million - CNBC
Fraud and mismanagement at Afghanistan’s largest bank have resulted in potential losses of as much as $900 million — three times previous estimates — heightening concerns that the bank could collapse and trigger a broad financial panic in Afghanistan, according to American, European and Afghan officials.
The extent of these losses make it clear that keeping the bank afloat — something the government has said it is determined to do — would require large infusions of cash from an already strained budget.
Newlywed finances: Deciding how to manage our money. - By Jessica Grose - Slate Magazine
Newlywed finances: Deciding how to manage our money. - By Jessica Grose - Slate Magazine: "The other night my husband and I were reading side by side in bed, on the fresh patterned sheets purchased for us as a wedding present. Mike put down the paperback he was reading and leaned over to ask: 'Hey, can you write me a check for half the rent? It's almost the end of the month.'"
5 Painful Facts You Need to Know | LiveScience
5 Painful Facts You Need to Know | LiveScience: "First off, let's set the record straight: Pain is normal. About 75 million U.S. residents endure chronic or recurrent pain. Migraines plague 25 million of us. One in six suffer arthritis.
The global pain industry peddles more than $50 billion in drugs a year. Yet for chronic pain sufferers, over-the-counter pills are typically little help, while morphine and other narcotics can be addictive sedatives."
The global pain industry peddles more than $50 billion in drugs a year. Yet for chronic pain sufferers, over-the-counter pills are typically little help, while morphine and other narcotics can be addictive sedatives."
POSCO Project cleared by Environment Ministry with 32 New Conditions
Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today granted conditional clearance for South Korean major Posco’s $ 12 billion steel mill project in Orissa.
The Ministry, while granting conditional green clearance for steel-cum-captive-power plant and a captive minor port, however, sought Orissa Government’s assurances before it can give final approval for diversion of 1253 hectares of forest land for the project, mooted as the single biggest foreign direct investment in India.
“The environmental clearance for captive port is being accorded with 32 additional conditions over and above stipulated in the original environmental clearance of May 15, 2007,” the order signed by the Minister said.
Mr. Ramesh also asked Orissa government to give a categorical assurance that those claiming to be dependent on or cultivating the land in the Posco project area do not belong to the other traditional forest dwellers (OTFD) category under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
This, according to him, would make it clear that there are no legally tenable claims of non-tribals wanting recognition as OTFDs under the FRA.
“Final approval of diversion of 1253 hectares of forest land for the Posco project would be granted as soon as this assurance of the State government is received by the MoEF,” the Minister said.
Should You Really Be A Startup Entrepreneur?
Should You Really Be A Startup Entrepreneur?: "One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs who meet me for the first time like to ask is, “Do you miss being an entrepreneur? Aren’t you ever tempted to go back and do it again?”
The obvious answer is yes. When it’s in your blood, it’s in your blood. I guess it’s kind of like crack (not that I know from experience). It’s addicting. I know this sounds superficial. If you’ve taken the roller coaster ride that is a startup - you know what I’m talking about.
But I’m very happy now. I’m enjoying being a VC. I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.”"
The obvious answer is yes. When it’s in your blood, it’s in your blood. I guess it’s kind of like crack (not that I know from experience). It’s addicting. I know this sounds superficial. If you’ve taken the roller coaster ride that is a startup - you know what I’m talking about.
But I’m very happy now. I’m enjoying being a VC. I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.”"
Govt admits: Knew about case against CVC Thomas but (still) appointed him
Govt admits: Knew about case against CVC Thomas but (still) appointed him: "The selection committee meeting to choose the central vigilance commissioner in September last year did discuss the Palmolein case against P J Thomas, Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Monday but parried a question whether a 'chargesheeted' person should have been appointed.
Addressing a press conference, he was happy to agree with the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj that the committee discussed the issue of a pending case against Thomas before he was named the CVC."
Addressing a press conference, he was happy to agree with the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj that the committee discussed the issue of a pending case against Thomas before he was named the CVC."
Now, brighten up your smile with LED teeth!
Now, brighten up your smile with LED teeth!: "The mouth insert lights up when the wearer opens their mouth, providing a glowing smile, reports the Daily Mail."
Defying Manu: Rise of the Dalit capitalist - The Times of India
Defying Manu: Rise of the Dalit capitalist - The Times of India: "Recently, a group of 30 Dalit entrepreneurs, many of whom are manufacturers, visited the Planning Commission at the invitation of its deputy chairman, Montek Singh Ahluwalia. The meet was unstructured; the hosts content to watch the new phenomenon —the Dalit, quintessential underdog, embracing entrepreneurship and becoming a capitalist or at least, setting up small-scale industries. Meanwhile, the Dalit visitors were elated at the reception they got."
31 yrs later, SC clears doctor in wife’s ‘murder’
31 yrs later, SC clears doctor in wife’s ‘murder’: "The murder of a British national on honeymoon in a Brussels hotel, allegedly by her Indian doctor husband, has ended in a contradictory note from the Supreme Court 31 years later. In a judgment on Friday, the court upheld the husband’s innocence while calling the crime “undoubtedly the action of a depraved soul”."
In riches, BSP races past all
In riches, BSP races past all: "In the first two years after it came to power in UP in 2007, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) raised Rs 251 crore. And in 2008-09, the party’s income went up from Rs 69 crore to Rs 182 crore — a jump of 161 per cent, which is the highest for any political party in India."
Services lead Singapore's overall employment gains
Services lead Singapore's overall employment gains: "LED by the services sector which added 109,500 workers, Singapore's overall employment for the whole of 2010 increased by 112,500.
Construction employment, which rose by 25,100 in 2009, saw modest gains of 2,300 in 2010, due to completion of several large building projects and fewer projects coming on stream."
Construction employment, which rose by 25,100 in 2009, saw modest gains of 2,300 in 2010, due to completion of several large building projects and fewer projects coming on stream."
Full 60 Minutes Interview with Julian Assange [Video]
Full 60 Minutes Interview with Julian Assange [Video]: "We’ve yet to watch this so unfortunately can’t give much indication as to whether its worth your time. We do know however that he doesn’t walk out of this interview and that he discusses, among other things, his relationship with sources, potential government shut down of WikiLeaks and the upcoming release of more documents on the Bank of America."
How Was Egypt's Internet Access Shut Off?: Scientific American
How Was Egypt's Internet Access Shut Off?: Scientific American: "Egyptians earlier this week took to the Web—Facebook and Twitter, in particular—as a means of organizing their protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's three-decade-old government. As of Friday morning, however, there no longer was much of a Web to take to—at least not in Egypt. In an unprecedented turn of events, at 12:34 A.M. local time in Cairo five of the country's major Internet service providers (ISPs) shut down their connections to the Internet."
MIND Reviews: What is Mental Illness? : Scientific American
MIND Reviews: What is Mental Illness? : Scientific American: "When a breakup is one-sided, the rejected party’s behavior and mental state often change dramatically. A veil falls upon the world. Sleep becomes elusive. Food and sex are suddenly strangers to pleasure. Concentration dwindles to a rare resource. Intrusive memories and spiraling pessimism worm their way into every moment of consciousness."
Global food security at risk as crop biodiversity is lost
Global food security at risk as crop biodiversity is lost: "Global food security may be in peril unless immediate measures are taken to stem the dramatic loss of genetic diversity among food crops and their wild relatives, according to a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)."
The 13 Countries That Control the World’s Gold - 24/7 Wall St.
The 13 Countries That Control the World’s Gold - 24/7 Wall St.: "Even if 2011 has gotten off to a rough start for gold, everyone knows that the value of gold is at historic highs. What is interesting is that there is rarely a discussion about which countries actually have a lock on the world’s gold. 24/7 Wall St has compiled a list of the top 13 nations which hold the bulk of the world’s gold reserves and added in an outlook for 2011."
EGYPT: A Complete Guide To The 2011 Revolution
EGYPT: A Complete Guide To The 2011 Revolution: "Having trouble digesting all the news in Egypt? Not sure what's going on and why it matters? Want to brush up on the key players and latest developments? Or just curious to learn more about Egypt in general?
You've come to the right place. The Huffington Post is aggregating our comprehensive coverage into easily-digestible nuggets below to help those who feel overwhelmed. This page is 100% human-curated. It will be fluid and changing as major developments happen, so please keep checking back. And please share it with your friends, family and colleagues."
You've come to the right place. The Huffington Post is aggregating our comprehensive coverage into easily-digestible nuggets below to help those who feel overwhelmed. This page is 100% human-curated. It will be fluid and changing as major developments happen, so please keep checking back. And please share it with your friends, family and colleagues."
The Hindu : An inhuman act: Krishna
The Hindu : Front Page : An inhuman act: Krishna: "Union Minister for External Affairs S.M. Krishna has taken strong exception to the radio-tagging of Indian students in San Francisco, and has directed the Consuls General at California and New York to provide assistance to them."
RBI regulation limits PayPal service in India | mydigitalfc.com
RBI regulation limits PayPal service in India | mydigitalfc.com: "PayPal, the eBay arm which allows online payments and money transfers, is putting in place two key user agreement changes in India which cap each payment for buying goods and services from merchants in the country."
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Thousands march against corruption in India - Boston.com
Thousands march against corruption in India - Boston.com: "Thousands of people holding placards and shouting slogans have protested in India's capital against what they called widespread corruption and poor governance."
Tips for Women at Every Age to Help Stay Healthy : Health in 30
Tips for Women at Every Age to Help Stay Healthy : Health in 30: "Life changes with every decade — from starting a career and family in your 20s and 30s to work-life balance, and saving for retirement in your 40s, 50s and 60s.
And, as life changes so does your body.
Just as you set personal and work-related milestones, you also should set health goals for every stage of life. And, we’ve created a plan to help guide you along the way."
And, as life changes so does your body.
Just as you set personal and work-related milestones, you also should set health goals for every stage of life. And, we’ve created a plan to help guide you along the way."
Weekly Picks: Best Links Around the Web, January 28
Weekly Picks: Best Links Around the Web, January 28: "The Hundred, one of the foundational moves of Pilates, is a great way to warm up your core muscles for any workout, and it also helps you concentrate on breathing correctly. Never done The Hundred? This celeb trainer demonstrates. ["
Why Bacon Is A Gateway To Meat For Vegetarians : Shots - Health News Blog : NPR
Why Bacon Is A Gateway To Meat For Vegetarians : Shots - Health News Blog : NPR: "Recently, an old friend who's been a vegetarian for more than 15 years shocked us with a story: Last weekend, she ate bacon. Several strips. Straight out of the frying pan where her boyfriend was cooking it.
This wasn't the first time she'd encountered it sizzling there, in all its glistening glory. But for some reason, this time it overpowered her. She was guilty yet gleeful when she told us that she'd allowed bacon back into her life."
This wasn't the first time she'd encountered it sizzling there, in all its glistening glory. But for some reason, this time it overpowered her. She was guilty yet gleeful when she told us that she'd allowed bacon back into her life."
Political News Sites See 2012 as Breakthrough Year - NYTimes.com
Political News Sites See 2012 as Breakthrough Year - NYTimes.com: "Tim Pawlenty, the former Minnesota governor who is flirting with a bid for president, has none of the usual campaign accoutrements. No tour bus, campaign manager or yard signs. Few Americans, in fact, even know his name."
CBC News - World - Al-Jazeera decries Egypt ban
CBC News - World - Al-Jazeera decries Egypt ban: "The pan-Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera said Sunday that Egyptian authorities ordered the closure of its Cairo news hub overseeing coverage of the country's massive street protests, denouncing the move as an attempt to 'stifle and repress' open reporting.
The Qatar-based network has given nearly round-the-clock coverage to the unprecedented uprising against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and had faced criticism by some government supporters and other Arab leaders as a forum to inspire more unrest."
The Qatar-based network has given nearly round-the-clock coverage to the unprecedented uprising against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and had faced criticism by some government supporters and other Arab leaders as a forum to inspire more unrest."
ITC to set up Rs 3,000-cr paper unit in Andhra
ITC to set up Rs 3,000-cr paper unit in Andhra: "Diversified conglomerate ITC Limited today said it will invest up to Rs 3,000 crore to set up a paper manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh as part of plans to double capacity over the next five years.
'The total project cost for the new greenfield project will be about Rs 3,000 crore. It's part of our plan to touch 1 million tonnes capacity in the next five years,' ITC Limited Executive Director Pradeep Dhobale said here."
'The total project cost for the new greenfield project will be about Rs 3,000 crore. It's part of our plan to touch 1 million tonnes capacity in the next five years,' ITC Limited Executive Director Pradeep Dhobale said here."
Bread may actually be good for you
Bread may actually be good for you: "Nutritionists have declared that bread, far from being something to avoid, is actually beneficial for your health.
It comes with vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals, especially if you choose wholegrain varieties with added nuts, seeds or dried fruits."
It comes with vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals, especially if you choose wholegrain varieties with added nuts, seeds or dried fruits."
BBC News - Lords Debate: The value of good parenting?
BBC News - Lords Debate: The value of good parenting?: "How important is good parenting? Send your questions and views to the BBC for your chance to inform political debate in the House of Lords.
Lord Northbourne, a crossbench peer who speaks regularly in the House of Lords about education and children, will be answering a selection of your questions as part of a joint editorial project between the BBC and the House of Lords. The project will give you the opportunity to share your views on these issues and inform debate in the House of Lords on 3 February."
Lord Northbourne, a crossbench peer who speaks regularly in the House of Lords about education and children, will be answering a selection of your questions as part of a joint editorial project between the BBC and the House of Lords. The project will give you the opportunity to share your views on these issues and inform debate in the House of Lords on 3 February."
Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open Title
Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open Title: "Breaking News! World No. 3 Novak Djokovic from Serbia won the Australian Open Men's Singles title with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Andy Murray of Britain in the final."
No crackdown, govt inserts voluntary clause in black money scam
No crackdown, govt inserts voluntary clause in black money scam: "Amid the growing clamour to crack down on generation of black money, the Finance Ministry has instituted a study group to improve 'voluntary compliance' by suggesting appropriate measures to motivate tax evaders to disclose their unaccounted funds."
A dummy’s guide to morality in Pakistan – The Express Tribune Blog
A dummy’s guide to morality in Pakistan – The Express Tribune Blog: "Like everyone else, friends on my e-mail group became very active while discussing the recent media hype about Veena Malik.
While the opinions came from a diverse group of people, one irritated friend questioned why people can’t seem to follow basic ‘Pakistani moral standards’. Reproduced below are the top 10 rules on Pakistani moral values that came out as actually being followed in modern day Pakistan:"
While the opinions came from a diverse group of people, one irritated friend questioned why people can’t seem to follow basic ‘Pakistani moral standards’. Reproduced below are the top 10 rules on Pakistani moral values that came out as actually being followed in modern day Pakistan:"
Kama Sutra is about sexual relationship
Kama Sutra is about sexual relationship: "A N D Haksar, an Indian scholar, has written a revised version of the ancient Kama Sutra by adapting it to modern lives and relationships and presenting as a 'lifestyle guide for the modern man and woman'.
Haksar's version to be published by Penguin on February 3, 2011, sees the ancient text updated from a sex guide to a lifestyle reference guide."
Haksar's version to be published by Penguin on February 3, 2011, sees the ancient text updated from a sex guide to a lifestyle reference guide."
Who will bring back black money?
Who will bring back black money?: "The government’s lackadaisical attitude is cited as the chief reason that we are unable to get our money back. Supreme Court has taken a very serious note of it and has expressed its displeasure with the government initiatives in this direction till now.
According a report this amount is about 1.4 trillion dollar. Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh has got riddance of the issue by saying that names of those who have stashed fund in foreign countries can not be disclosed. He sees no fast mechanism by which the money can be brought back."
According a report this amount is about 1.4 trillion dollar. Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh has got riddance of the issue by saying that names of those who have stashed fund in foreign countries can not be disclosed. He sees no fast mechanism by which the money can be brought back."
Alan Northrop Spent 17 Years in Jail, but Was Wrongly Convicted - ABC News
Alan Northrop Spent 17 Years in Jail, but Was Wrongly Convicted - ABC News: "The day Alan Northrop's rape conviction was overturned -- the day an innocent man walked out of prison after serving 17 years for a crime he didn't commit -- is the day the state of Washington considered its debt to him paid."
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Auto driver commits suicide for Telangana - The Times of India
Auto driver commits suicide for Telangana - The Times of India: "Blaming Congress leaders for delay in formation of Telangana state, an auto driver committed suicide here on Friday. Mukkera Raju, 37, hung himself to death from a tree near Karimnagar railway station.
In a three-page suicide note reportedly recovered from his shirt pocket, Raju said the ruling Congress MLAs and leaders were responsible for the spate of suicides of students."
In a three-page suicide note reportedly recovered from his shirt pocket, Raju said the ruling Congress MLAs and leaders were responsible for the spate of suicides of students."
Marriage is good for physical as well as mental health
Marriage is good for physical as well as mental health: "Long-term committed relationships are good for mental as well as physical health and this benefit increases over time, suggests a new study.
David and John Gallacher from Cardiff University say that on average married people live longer.
They say that women in committed relationships have better mental health, while men in committed relationships have better physical health, and they conclude that, 'on balance it probably is worth making the effort.'"
David and John Gallacher from Cardiff University say that on average married people live longer.
They say that women in committed relationships have better mental health, while men in committed relationships have better physical health, and they conclude that, 'on balance it probably is worth making the effort.'"
Almonds curb diabetes, heart disease: study - GEO.tv
Almonds curb diabetes, heart disease: study - GEO.tv: "A new study conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey has suggested that eating almonds could help prevent diabetes and heart disease.
Scientists discovered that including the nuts into our diets could help treat type 2 diabetes. As well as combating the condition, linked to obesity and physical inactivity, it could tackle cardiovascular disease, they said."
Scientists discovered that including the nuts into our diets could help treat type 2 diabetes. As well as combating the condition, linked to obesity and physical inactivity, it could tackle cardiovascular disease, they said."
Life Expectancy Lags in the U.S. - ABC News
Life Expectancy Lags in the U.S. - ABC News: "Life expectancy in the U.S. lags behind that of many other high-income countries and is currently ranked by the United Nations at number 28, despite spending the most on healthcare, according to a National Academy of Sciences report."
How To Get Online After The Government Shuts Down The Internet
How To Get Online After The Government Shuts Down The Internet: "We just told you the method Egypt used to block internet access, but reports are coming in on Twitter and elsewhere that some Egyptians have been able to get online by other means."
6 books about speeches that changed U.S. politics - The Week
6 books about speeches that changed U.S. politics - The Week: "Lincoln at Gettysburg by Garry Wills (Simon & Schuster, $14). The granddaddy among contemporary books about prominent American speeches. Wills’ brilliant reading of Lincoln’s brief, eloquent Gettysburg Address reveals Lincoln’s heavy reliance on classical rhetoric."
Friday, January 28, 2011
World's first hack-free software 'developed' - Rediff.com Business
World's first hack-free software 'developed' - Rediff.com Business: "Scientists have developed what they claim is the world's first hack-free software which can protect systems from failure or malicious attacks.
The 'seL4' microkernel has been developed by a team led by Australia's ICT Research Centre of Excellence's spinout company -- Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs)."
The 'seL4' microkernel has been developed by a team led by Australia's ICT Research Centre of Excellence's spinout company -- Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs)."
Censor Board clears film on Telangana agitation - India News - IBNLive
Censor Board clears film on Telangana agitation - India News - IBNLive: "Decks have been cleared for the release of 'Jai bolo Telangana', a feature film on the Telangana statehood issue, with the Director accepting the removal of certain scenes suggested by the state Censor Board.
'The Censor Board has suggested some cuts. I agreed to it. I plan to release the film on February four,' the film's Director N Shankar told reporters on Friday.
A controversy was triggered after the Censor Board initially objected to certain scenes in the film and the Telangana activists, including TRS, took exception to the stance of the board."
'The Censor Board has suggested some cuts. I agreed to it. I plan to release the film on February four,' the film's Director N Shankar told reporters on Friday.
A controversy was triggered after the Censor Board initially objected to certain scenes in the film and the Telangana activists, including TRS, took exception to the stance of the board."
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Facebook's new security method: Can you beat it by Googling the names? | Technology | Los Angeles Times
Facebook's new security method: Can you beat it by Googling the names? | Technology | Los Angeles Times: "Facebook has announced it is testing a new security measure: It will show potential hackers photos of your friends.
To explain: An often-used security and anti-spam technique called 'captcha' requires the user to enter a string of words and numbers that a computer would have trouble identifying. This is to prevent computers from automatically guessing a dictionary full of passwords in an attempt to access your account."
To explain: An often-used security and anti-spam technique called 'captcha' requires the user to enter a string of words and numbers that a computer would have trouble identifying. This is to prevent computers from automatically guessing a dictionary full of passwords in an attempt to access your account."
UPA not in favour of Telangana
Wary of ‘backlash’, UPA not in favour of Telangana: "The UPA leadership is learnt not to be in favour of carving out a separate state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh and would rather go for “empowering” the region suggested as the best way forward by the Srikrishna Committee.
This comes even as the government is consulting political parties and leaders from different regions of the state and is yet to take a formal decision.
The UPA leadership is apprehensive of a “backlash” in Rayalseema and coastal Andhra regions if the state is bifurcated. Besides, the ruling dispensation does not want to open a Pandora’s Box as creation of a separate state could re-ignite similar demands in many other states."
This comes even as the government is consulting political parties and leaders from different regions of the state and is yet to take a formal decision.
The UPA leadership is apprehensive of a “backlash” in Rayalseema and coastal Andhra regions if the state is bifurcated. Besides, the ruling dispensation does not want to open a Pandora’s Box as creation of a separate state could re-ignite similar demands in many other states."
CVC issue:Govt speaking untruth, will approach SC, says Sushma - Oneindia News
CVC issue:Govt speaking untruth, will approach SC, says Sushma - Oneindia News: "Slamming the government, BJPleader Sushma Swaraj termed as 'untruth' its claim that thecharges against CVC P J Thomas was not brought before thehigh-powered selection committee of which she was a member andsaid she would approach the Supreme Court in this regard."
Supreme Court asks Govt. to disclose real faces behind black money
Supreme Court asks Govt. to disclose real faces behind black money: "Talking tough on the black money issue, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Government what action it had taken against individuals and firms having foreign accounts.
The apex court also issued notice to the Central Government, Home Ministry, Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Enforcement Directorate (ED) and demanded the Government to file an additional affidavit over the issue."
The apex court also issued notice to the Central Government, Home Ministry, Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Enforcement Directorate (ED) and demanded the Government to file an additional affidavit over the issue."
SC may focus on US process to recover loot | Deccan Chronicle |
SC may focus on US process to recover loot | Deccan Chronicle | 2011-01-27
Despite the government toughening its stand on disclosure of the names of 26 Indians with “black accounts” in Liechetenstein’s LGT Bank made known to New Delhi by Germany, the focus of Thursday’s hearing in the Supreme Court is likely to be on how the United States managed to get data about its 4,500 citizens’ secret accounts from Switzerland and why India should not follow the same route.
Despite the government toughening its stand on disclosure of the names of 26 Indians with “black accounts” in Liechetenstein’s LGT Bank made known to New Delhi by Germany, the focus of Thursday’s hearing in the Supreme Court is likely to be on how the United States managed to get data about its 4,500 citizens’ secret accounts from Switzerland and why India should not follow the same route.
Forgiveness and Marriage: Are You Ruining Your Relationship? - TIME NewsFeed
Forgiveness and Marriage: Are You Ruining Your Relationship? - TIME NewsFeed: "Most of the bad behavior was fairly mild (think moodiness, nagging or being inconsiderate rather than cheating or abuse), but the surveys showed that if someone had been easily forgiven they were almost twice as likely to repeat the same bad behavior the very next day, unlike the people who hadn't been forgiven. Which, we imagine, is likely to lead to more (and worse) fights down the road."
A Fighting Spirit Won’t Save Your Life - NYTimes.com
A Fighting Spirit Won’t Save Your Life - NYTimes.com: "GABRIELLE GIFFORDS’S remarkable recovery from a bullet to her head has provided a heartening respite from a national calamity. Representative Giffords’s husband describes her as a “fighter,” and no doubt she is one. Whether her recovery has anything to do with a fighting spirit, however, is another matter entirely."
Man seeks police protection from sex-mad wife
Man seeks police protection from sex-mad wife: "A desperate Turkish man living in Germany has turned to the police for protection from his insatiable wife's constant demands for sex, authorities said today.
The man came to his local police station in southwestern Germany yesterday saying that he had been sleeping on the sofa for the past four years to escape the clutches of his wife of 18 years and mother of their two children."
The man came to his local police station in southwestern Germany yesterday saying that he had been sleeping on the sofa for the past four years to escape the clutches of his wife of 18 years and mother of their two children."
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
20 questions that could change your life - CNN.com
20 questions that could change your life - CNN.com: "If you're like most people, you became obsessed with questions around the age of two or three, and scientists now know that continuing to ask them can help keep your mind nimble however old you eventually become.
So when someone suggested I put together a list of the 20 most important questions we should all be asking ourselves, I was thrilled. Initially."
So when someone suggested I put together a list of the 20 most important questions we should all be asking ourselves, I was thrilled. Initially."
BBC News - Facebook and Twitter wedding: the social network romance
BBC News - Facebook and Twitter wedding: the social network romance: "Is it possible to organise a wedding just using Facebook and Twitter? The announcement, the invitations, the arrangements for the big day itself - can these all be orchestrated via social networks?
Mark Hillary and Angelica Mari tried to do just this for their wedding in December 2010.
The BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones joined them for the big day to see how well their virtual plans translated to the real world."
Mark Hillary and Angelica Mari tried to do just this for their wedding in December 2010.
The BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones joined them for the big day to see how well their virtual plans translated to the real world."
Webcast Of 62nd Republic Day Celebrations
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A bird’s eye view of Rajpath, during the 62nd Republic Day Parade-2011, in New Delhi on January 26, 2011.
Shakira reaches one billion YouTube views!
Shakira.com > News > Shakira reaches one billion YouTube views!: "We're very pleased to report that, earlier today, Shakira passed one billion views on YouTube, making her one of only a handful of artists to have achieved this amazing feat."
Republic Day speech: President Patil talks about corruption, Parliament disruption : North: India Today
Republic Day speech: President Patil talks about corruption, Parliament disruption : North: India Today: "Addressing the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Pratibha Patil highlighted the issue of corruption in the country.
'Corruption is the enemy of development and good governance,' she said."
'Corruption is the enemy of development and good governance,' she said."
9 Haircuts to Try Before You Die
9 Haircuts to Try Before You Die: "Earth to all those stuck in a hair rut: Your hair is there for the experimenting. It's the one part of your identity that gets to have all the fun with little to no permanent consequences. So take advantage! Instead of wearing the same, 'safe' style every day, we implore you to try something different, something wacky, something good for your sense of adventure -- a brand new haircut. It's amazing how even a trim can not only change your appearance, but also help you feel more feminine, daring and empowered. (As celebrity hairstylist Italo Gregorio says, 'You won't know what's right for you until you've tried as many things as possible.') Besides, the beauty of hair is that if you don't like it, you can always change it."
The Average Salary of a Wal-Mart Store Manager | eHow.com
The Average Salary of a Wal-Mart Store Manager | eHow.com: "In 1962 Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart in Rogers, Ark. By 1969 it had expanded internationally and was then incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. From its beginnings and up to the present day Wal-Mart has had many employees, and store managers can earn six figures"
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
National Voters Day Launched,Indian Institute of Democracy and Election Management to be set up
The President of India Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has emphasized the need to curb the influence of money power in the elections besides looking at the criteria for contesting candidates so that criminals are debarred from contesting elections. Electoral practices and procedures should be constantly be improved to further strengthening our democracy. Good electoral practices and high conduct will attract the youth as well as talented and capable people to politics . “ We should also be constantly looking at how processes can be improved, and how our democracy can be further strengthened. Some of the persistent concerns are the criteria for candidates to fight elections, so that criminals and other such elements are debarred from contesting elections. Good electoral practices and high conduct will attract the youth as well as talented and capable people to politics. The influence of money needs to be curbed. Elections are not about buying votes, it is about selecting candidates committed to working for the aspirations of the people and hence, eligible to be a representative of the people.” The President was speaking at the valedictory function of Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Election Commission of India ( ECI) and launch of National Voters’ day here today.
“Money can distort choices of the people, when voters are influenced through free distribution of goods, or through distortion of perception through paid news. I am sure that the Election Commission will continue to look at ways and means to make our electoral processes and procedures much more robust and free of any malpractices,” the President said. “If need be, necessary legislation and procedures must be introduced to achieve these objectives,” she added.
Commending the ECI’s role in conducting successfully 15 Lok Sabha and more than 300 elections to the State Legislative Assemblies in over last six decades, thereby facilitating peacefully, orderly and democratic transfer of power, the President said this experience gained by the ECI has enabled it to improve and adopt latest technological tools for enhancing quality and quantity of its operations.
The President expressed her happiness to commemorate the founding day of the Election Commission - the 25th of January - from now onwards, which will be observed as the National Voter's Day every year, to spread awareness among voters about effective participation in the electoral process. “Comprehensive and correct electoral rolls are the very foundation of a successful election. Every year a significant number of young people on attainment of 18 years of age also become eligible as voters. In spite of the annual exercise for the revision of electoral rolls, a significant number of new voters do not come on to the voters list for one reason or another,” she added . Lauding the ECI for this initiative , she said that in order to overcome this, the Commission has decided to carry out a regular exercise to identify all eligible voters, across the more than eight lakh polling stations in the country, and give to them Election Photo Identity Cards on 25th January at every polling station. To launch the National Voters Day at the National level, the President , on the occasion conferred the Electors Photo Identify Cards to five young girls and boys , who turned 18 as on 1st January ,2011 and became the newly registered voters on the first National Voters Day.
Complimenting the ECI for the gigantic mechanism and efforts put in for the smooth functioning of the electoral process, the President said “Now the Election Commission is fulfilling the dream of Mahatma Gandhi. At one stroke by giving voting rights, the barriers of caste, creed, gender, rich and poor, religious discrimination all were brushed aside, and all came on one platform, and became the pillar of a robust democracy. The Election Commission thus brought that dream into reality.”
In his welcome address , Dr S.Y. Quraishi , the Chief Election Commissioner ( CEC) said “The National Voters’ Day is borne out of a deep concern of the Election Commission of India to involve every Indian in the democratic electoral process and to create a situation in which each eligible person exercises his or her franchise, in true blossoming of democracy.” He said that today, at about 800,000 Polling Stations around the country, exactly the same thing is happening, that newly eligible and registered voters are being given their political empowerment by means of their Voter Identity Cards. They are also being administered pledge to “vote in every election fearlessly and without being influenced by considerations of religion, race, caste, community, language or any inducement”. They all have been given a badge that reads “Proud to be a Voter, Ready to Vote”, the CEC added. He further said that following the special countrywide campaign in the just concluded revision of electoral rolls, 5.2 millions of youth who turned 18 as on 1st January have been additionally enrolled. The overall additional enrolment is 17 million. He hoped that this initiative will give the youth a sense of citizenship, empowerment, pride and participation and also inspire them to exercise their franchise, when the occasion comes. Commission’s objective is to use this occasion to make universal adult suffrage a complete reality and thereby enhance the quality of Indian democracy. The day will also be utilized to spread awareness among voters regarding effective participation in the electoral process, Dr Quraishi added.
Dr Quraishi also announced the decision of decision of the ECI to consolidate the country’s election management skills available from the polling station level upwards at a central institute, named as the Indian Institute of Democracy and Election Management - IIDEM. and build up a resource centre accompanied by in-depth documentation for learning by both national and international practitioners of elections and related fields.
While speaking on the occasion, Dr Veerappa Moily , Minister for Law & Justice said that democracy in the country has stood the test of time and we all are proud of it and new movement in the shape of “ National Voters Day” will take this message forward. He further said that this day will provide impetus to the comprehensive agenda set for Electoral Reforms by both Ministry of Law & Justice and ECI. In order to take it forward , seven state and one National level consultations with all stakeholders are planned , out of which three consultations are already held , he added.
In her address, Smt. Meera Kumar, Speaker , Lok Sabha lauded the role of Election Commission in conducting the free and fair elections in the country. She called the elections conducted by ECI as “Green Elections” because of conserving trees with the usage of Electronic Voting Machines for election purposes.
Smt. Ambika Soni , Minister of Information & Broadcasting in her address said that Election Commission has played a crucial role in strengthening electoral processes and hoped that the new initiative will reinforce the trust of voters in the electoral process. She also assured to ECI the total support of media units under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in vigorously joining hands with it to popularise its campaign “ Proud to be a Voter , Ready to Vote”. Smt Soni handed over the CD of a short commemorative film on Indian Elections in the last 60 years, brought out with active support of Doordarshan, to the Hon’ble President for releasing on the occasion.
Shri V.S. Sampath , Election Commissioner gave the introduction of “ Best Electoral Practices Awards , which were presented by the President to eight District Election officers , Superintendents of Police for their efforts in introducing the innovative practices in conducting elections in their respective Districts.
The function was attended by the leaders of all National and State level Political parties, Constitutional and statutory authorities, former Chief Election Commissioners and Election Commissioners , members of the diplomatic corps and over 30 Heads of National Electoral Management Bodies from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives, Mauritius, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Guyana, Russian Federation, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Botswana. Representatives of International IDEA Sweden; IFES, USA, AAEA, Taiwan; Malaysian Commonwealth Study Centre, UK , University of North Carolina, USA also attended the function.
Hundreds of Andhra students may be deported from US
Hundreds of Andhra students may be deported from US: "Hundreds of Indian students, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, face the prospect of deportation from the US after authorities raided and shut down a university in the Silicon Valley on charges of a massive immigration fraud.
The Tri-Valley University in Pleasanton, a major suburb in San Francisco Bay Area, has been charged by federal investigating authorities with being part of an effort to defraud, misuse visa permits and indulge in money laundering and other crimes."
The Tri-Valley University in Pleasanton, a major suburb in San Francisco Bay Area, has been charged by federal investigating authorities with being part of an effort to defraud, misuse visa permits and indulge in money laundering and other crimes."
Govt. can’t disclose information on black money: Pranab
The Hindu : News / National : Govt. can’t disclose information on black money: Pranab: "Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that the government cannot disclose information received from foreign entities on black money held by Indians abroad because of absence of legal framework.
He, however, dismissed opposition criticism that the government was not disclosing information because such disclosure could result in the government’s fall.
“Let us understand the issue. No information can be made available unless there is a legal framework. No sovereign country is going to share information unless there is a legal framework,” he told a press conference explaining the reasons why the government was not in a position to part with information it has obtained from foreign entities on black money stashed away abroad."
He, however, dismissed opposition criticism that the government was not disclosing information because such disclosure could result in the government’s fall.
“Let us understand the issue. No information can be made available unless there is a legal framework. No sovereign country is going to share information unless there is a legal framework,” he told a press conference explaining the reasons why the government was not in a position to part with information it has obtained from foreign entities on black money stashed away abroad."
Top 100 Blogs of 2010
Top 100 Blogs of 2010: "This year we set out to come up with a useful and interesting list showcasing 100 of the best blogs on the Internet. This list should give you a good inside track into the vast world of ideas out there on the Internet. It's impossible to scour the net for all worthy blogs in a list like this. And we are sure to have left some important blogs out."
Better roads lead to more mishaps in Bihar - The Times of India
Better roads lead to more mishaps in Bihar - The Times of India: "As a result of the Nitish Kumar government's 'sushasan', or good governance, roads in Bihar have become as good as those in metros. That's no news to many. Here's the latest: there has been a steady rise in the number of accidents and deaths on the state's roads."
Monday, January 24, 2011
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to New Google CEO Larry Page: No More Adult Supervision - The Curious Capitalist - TIME.com
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to New Google CEO Larry Page: No More Adult Supervision - The Curious Capitalist - TIME.com: "In explaining his decision to pass the boss torch back to co-founder Larry Page, Google CEO Eric Schmidt tweeted that, ha-ha, “adult supervision” is no longer needed at the company that dominates internet search and advertising. And Google's monster fourth-quarter earnings offer evidence that Schmidt is true to his tweet: profits reached $2.5 billion on sales of $8.4 billion. But maybe he shouldn't have been so flip. Maybe Google needs a lot more adult supervision rather than less, because its too-cool-for-the-Fortune 500 culture is becoming too cumbersome, a geek commune that's simply gotten too big to manage like a startup."
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi passes away - The Times of India
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi passes away - The Times of India: "Bharat Ratna awardee Pandit Bhimsen Joshi passed away at Monday morning in a Pune hospital.
Pandit Joshi was rushed to the Sahyadri Hospital in Pune on Dec 31 following old-age related ailments and general weakness.
Pandit Joshi was conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, in 2008."
Pandit Joshi was rushed to the Sahyadri Hospital in Pune on Dec 31 following old-age related ailments and general weakness.
Pandit Joshi was conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, in 2008."
2010 was the bloodiest year in red zone - Hindustan Times
2010 was the bloodiest year in red zone - Hindustan Times: "Armed Maoists killed nearly 1,000 people last year, making 2010 the bloodiest year in the history of the movement that began 44 years ago with a peasant uprising in the West Bengal village of Naxalbari in 1967. Maoists killed 998 people across nine states last year, almost five times the total number of lives lost in terrorist acts in Jammu & Kashmir and the Northeast."
Eyes for Lies Blog: Facts About Lying
Eyes for Lies Blog: Facts About Lying: "I found an interesting article today from the University of Massachusetts for those of you who are interested in deception facts."
What I did with $100 million… - Hindustan Times
What I did with $100 million… - Hindustan Times: "Rajesh Jain, 43 Biggest deal, biggest dreamer Frodo: “I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.” Gandalf: “So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” — From the movie, Lord of the Rings"
'Top 5 IT firms to hire 180,000 this yr'
'Top 5 IT firms to hire 180,000 this yr'
Indian Information and Technology (IT) sector seems to be back to its record-breaking hiring days, with top player Infosys projecting up to 180,000 employees being hired by the five largest companies this year alone.
“Growth is back and most companies are hiring in large numbers again. The top five companies are estimated to hire 160,000-180,000 new employees in the next 12 months,” Infosys CEO Kris Gopalakrishnan said here today.
Desolate Detroit: The Forsaken City | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS
Desolate Detroit: The Forsaken City | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS: "In its heyday, it boasted nearly two million people, the world's premier automobile industry, the world's most popular music (Motown), and perhaps the country's most prosperous black middle class."
‘7 lakh girls killed unborn in womb every year’
‘7 lakh girls killed unborn in womb every year’
Seven lakh girls are killed by parents every year in India even before they are born, NHRC member and former envoy Satyabrata Pal claimed.
Seven lakh girls are killed by parents every year in India even before they are born, NHRC member and former envoy Satyabrata Pal claimed.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Jethmalani accuses PM of 'shielding corrupt people' - Hindustan Times
Jethmalani accuses PM of 'shielding corrupt people' - Hindustan Times: "Senior lawyer and BJP MP Ram Jethmalani on Sunday trained his guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh accusing him of 'shielding' people involved in corruption cases and demanded his resignation. 'Manmohan Singh used to be honest but no more now because he is shielding corrupt people,' he told Hindi channel 'Aaj Tak'."
Silence of PM on KGB issue 'unfortunate': Iyer
Silence of PM on KGB issue 'unfortunate': Iyer: "Former Supreme court judge V R Krishna Iyer, today said the 'silence' of Prime minister, Manmohan Singh, on the allegations of amassment of wealth against the family members of NHRC Chairperson and fromer CJI Justice K G Balakrishnan, was 'unfortunate'.
'I am surprised that inspite of the serious allegations against justice Balakrishnan, the Prime minister has not responded to it at all', Justice Iyer told PTI.
Iyer also said it was justice Giri, who had resigned from the kerala high court and was now practising in the Supreme court, who had requested him not to write to the Prime minister regarding justice Balakrishnan."
'I am surprised that inspite of the serious allegations against justice Balakrishnan, the Prime minister has not responded to it at all', Justice Iyer told PTI.
Iyer also said it was justice Giri, who had resigned from the kerala high court and was now practising in the Supreme court, who had requested him not to write to the Prime minister regarding justice Balakrishnan."
Can An Affair Ever Become A Healthy Relationship? | The Frisky
Can An Affair Ever Become A Healthy Relationship? | The Frisky: "Once a cheater, always a cheater. We’ve all heard this adage before, but is it true? When a relationship starts as an affair, one or both parties may have serious issues with fidelity and trusting them to stick with you for the long haul could prove to be a losing game. When you’re caught up in the heat of an affair, you may be so excited about your new partner that you fail to see the bigger picture. If he cheated on his wife, what makes you think he won’t eventually do the same thing to you? If you were the one who cheated, you may repeat the same mistakes with your new partner."
Washing Your Jeans May Be Waste of Time - Student wears pair 15 months, and passes bacteria test
Washing Your Jeans May Be Waste of Time - Student wears pair 15 months, and passes bacteria test: "Not washing your jeans for months on end may be fashionable in some corners, but is it hygienic? Looks like it. A student in Canada wore his raw denim jeans for 15 months without washing them, then had the pants tested for bacteria at the University of Alberta. Results came back normal, reports dBune. He wore the pants another two weeks, washed them, and returned for testing. Results were the same."
Sounth Indian Actress Yamuna Held On Prostitution Charges | TopNews
Sounth Indian Actress Yamuna Held On Prostitution Charges | TopNews: "Before the release of her Kannada film Kanteerava, well-known South Indian beauty Yamuna topped news headlines, but for all wrong reasons."
How to Value Your Startup - Entrepreneur.com
How to Value Your Startup - Entrepreneur.com: "It's commonly said that business valuation is more art than science. If this is true, then the practice of valuing a startup business is squarely in the domain of the artist.
Nevertheless, entrepreneurs need to put a value on their startups in order to raise money, and investors need to put a value on their investments to generate liquidity. Since neither entrepreneurs nor investors are known for right-brain artistic thinking, this article aims to provide some tips for left-brain thinkers to make sense of startup valuation."
Nevertheless, entrepreneurs need to put a value on their startups in order to raise money, and investors need to put a value on their investments to generate liquidity. Since neither entrepreneurs nor investors are known for right-brain artistic thinking, this article aims to provide some tips for left-brain thinkers to make sense of startup valuation."
outlookindia.com | Will Hoist Flag in Srinagar on Come What May: BJP
news.outlookindia.com | Will Hoist Flag in Srinagar on Come What May: BJP: "The Bharatiya Janata Party today asserted it will hoist the national flag at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Republic Day despite the 'suppressive methods' of the UPA and the Omar Adullah Government in Jammu and Kashmir.
'...Let me warn the Government: You can suppress by various methods our agitation, but we will unfurl the flag at Srinagar on 26th January. That's definite,' BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar told a press conference here.
He said, 'We know how to reach Jammu, how to reach Srinagar, if the Government adopts suppressive methods. We will reach.'"
'...Let me warn the Government: You can suppress by various methods our agitation, but we will unfurl the flag at Srinagar on 26th January. That's definite,' BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar told a press conference here.
He said, 'We know how to reach Jammu, how to reach Srinagar, if the Government adopts suppressive methods. We will reach.'"
Best career tip: Flip mental switch and find 'the zone' - CSMonitor.com
Best career tip: Flip mental switch and find 'the zone' - CSMonitor.com: "The best thing to enhance your career is to find your zone of concentration and stay in it as long as possible."
Russia gets official status of 2018 FIFA World Cup host — RT
Russia gets official status of 2018 FIFA World Cup host — RT: "FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko have signed a declaration on Russia's official status as host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
FIFA has officially handed over responsibility to Russia for one of the world's greatest sporting events, with the signing of a three-headed contract between FIFA, the Russian Football Union and the Russian government."
FIFA has officially handed over responsibility to Russia for one of the world's greatest sporting events, with the signing of a three-headed contract between FIFA, the Russian Football Union and the Russian government."
Indian govt, firms spent over $1.5 million on US lobbying in 2010 - The Times of India
Indian govt, firms spent over $1.5 million on US lobbying in 2010 - The Times of India: "With the US holding key to a vast number of issues affecting India and its corporates, the Indian government and companies together spent over USD 1.5 million last year on lobbying in the American power corridors."
6 Steps to Take Before You Become Your Own Boss - SecondAct.com
6 Steps to Take Before You Become Your Own Boss - SecondAct.com: "Have you had it with your paycheck job? If you think you are ready to become your own boss, January is a perfect time to start moving toward what you really want to do with the rest of your life.
I remember when I knew my next career would be as a small-business owner. I had my dream job, working as a television news producer in Philadelphia, the nation's fourth-largest media market. People work their whole careers to get to top-market TV, yet I was getting headaches on the way to work in the morning."
I remember when I knew my next career would be as a small-business owner. I had my dream job, working as a television news producer in Philadelphia, the nation's fourth-largest media market. People work their whole careers to get to top-market TV, yet I was getting headaches on the way to work in the morning."
Entrepreneur.com Daily Dose - Nine Essentials For Sales Success
Entrepreneur.com Daily Dose - Nine Essentials For Sales Success: "Tom Black grew up in a boxcar. When he first began working, he was 17 years old and selling books for the Southwestern Company, famous for its hiring of college students to sell reference books door to door on commission. He smashed records and became a top sales manager. Now a professional sales trainer, he teaches people what he knows about selling, sales management and entrepreneurship."
How to Clean Up Your Online Reputation
How to Clean Up Your Online Reputation: "If you own a small or medium business, a good reputation -- online and offline -- is clearly key to your success. The stakes are also high for individuals, who can win or lose jobs based upon how they appear in Web search results.
The Internet can overwhelm users with information, so anything negative -- especially if it appears high in search results -- can have a drastically harmful effect on your success and how people see you."
The Internet can overwhelm users with information, so anything negative -- especially if it appears high in search results -- can have a drastically harmful effect on your success and how people see you."
Google Gives $100 Million Award to Outgoing CEO - WSJ.com
Google Gives $100 Million Award to Outgoing CEO - WSJ.com
Google Inc., fresh off announcing a management shake-up, will give a $100 million equity award to outgoing Chief Executive Eric Schmidt, who in April will be succeeded by company co-founder Larry Page.
Poornima Gupta, a spokeswoman for Google, confirmed on Saturday that it was the first such award for Mr. Schmidt since he joined the company in 2001. It includes stock and options. She declined to comment further.
Google Inc., fresh off announcing a management shake-up, will give a $100 million equity award to outgoing Chief Executive Eric Schmidt, who in April will be succeeded by company co-founder Larry Page.
Poornima Gupta, a spokeswoman for Google, confirmed on Saturday that it was the first such award for Mr. Schmidt since he joined the company in 2001. It includes stock and options. She declined to comment further.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Alien contact: Bird deaths due to CIA, UN targeting human life — RT
Alien contact: Bird deaths due to CIA, UN targeting human life — RT: "Given recent bizarre cases or birds and other animals dying in mass all over the world, many theories have been formed, from polar shifts to poisons.
Colleen Thomas, a former homemaker and now Pleiadian alien expert explained the deaths are due to toxic chemicals that are coating the Earth.
“They are being sprayed daily from these large body planes,” she explained."
Colleen Thomas, a former homemaker and now Pleiadian alien expert explained the deaths are due to toxic chemicals that are coating the Earth.
“They are being sprayed daily from these large body planes,” she explained."
The 9 Most Fattening Foods of Winter
The 9 Most Fattening Foods of Winter: "Controlling weight during the cold, dark days of winter is an issue for most of us. Studies show that many people gain at least a pound between November and January. And the worst part: That gain is usually permanent. Blame it on the cold weather that makes outdoor exercise less appealing, cravings for fattening comfort foods, and the seemingly endless weeks of holiday celebrating. And of course, you can hide your expanding waistline under layers of warm clothing. It's a wonder more of us don't gain more than a pound each winter!"
100-yr-old UK grandma Ellen McDonald survives cancer 5 times - What's On Xiamen
100-yr-old UK grandma Ellen McDonald survives cancer 5 times - What's On Xiamen
Ellen McDonald is still going strong despite enduring several operations - including one in 1963 where a priest was called as doctors thought she wouldn't survive.
A remarkable pensioner who has beaten cancer FIVE times and even been read the last rites has defied all expectation to reach her 100th birthday.
Ellen McDonald is still going strong despite enduring several operations - including one in 1963 where a priest was called as doctors thought she wouldn't survive.
13 States, 10 Union Ministries / Departments Tableaux to Participate in The Republic Day Parade – 2011
This year 23 Tableaux will participate in the forthcoming Republic Day Parade – 2011 where India will showcase its military might, varied cultural diversity, development in Science and Technology and economic strength. This year’s tableaux component comprises 13 States and Ten Union Ministries / Departments. Each tableau depicts its own story to portray themes ranging from Heritage, Culture, Art & Crafts, Biotechnology, Sustainable Agriculture and Environment.
| State / Organisation | Theme of Tableau | Highlights | |
| 1. | ASSAM | Ankiya Nat or Bhaona | Scene from Bhagvata Purana, depicting the creation of BhaktaPrahlad | |
| 2. | BIHAR | Maner Sharif | Mausoleum of Sufi SaintMakhdoom Daulat | |
| 3. | DELHI | Cultural & Religious Harmony | Cultural and religious harmony of the National Capital | |
| 4. | GUJARAT | Buddhist Heritage | Gujarat's Buddhist heritage | |
| 5. | JAMMU & KASHMIR | Bhand Pather | Folk theatre from Kashmir valley | |
| 6. | KARNATAKA | Bidriware | Exotic handicrafts from Bidar | |
| 7. | KERALA | Pakarnattom | Synthesis of two classical performing art forms of Kerala - Kathakali and Mohiniattam | |
| 8. | MADHYA PRADESH | Bagh Prints | Traditional wooden block printing on clothes | |
| 9. | MAHARASHTRA | Lawani | Enthralling dance of Lawaniartistes | |
| 10. | ORISSA | Jayadeva andGitagovind | Gitagovindam, written by Orissa's saint poet Jayadeva | |
| 11. | PUNJAB | Mehendi Shagan di | Part of traditional Punjabi marriage ceremony | |
| 12. | SIKKIM | Gutor Cham | Annual ceremony held in monasteries | |
| 13. | TRIPURA | Kharchi | Ancient festival of Kharchi Puja | |
| 14. | M/o CULTURE | Sangeet Natak Akademi | 150th Birth Anniversary of ‘Gurudev’ Rabindranath Tagore | |
| 15. | M/o HOME AFFAIRS | National Disaster Management Authority | Emergency Response during Chemical Disaster | |
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