http://www.globalgoodnews.com/global-news.html Good News From Around The World en-us Copyright Global Good News(sm) Service 2004 rss-feeds@globalgoodnews.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:04:11 EST Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:04:11 EST GlobalGoodNews.com In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.globalgoodnews.com/business-news-a.html?art=126884038361265564 Canadian wholesale trade jumped by a much greater-than-expected 3.0 per cent in January from December, providing more proof that the recovery is well underway. The increase, the strongest since the 5.0 per cent leap recorded in December 2006, was far larger than the 0.5 per cent rise forecast by market operators. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/business-news-a.html?art=126884242461323386 Ethiopia hopes to develop growing business ties with China, India, and Turkey to attract middle class visitors from those countries and boost its largely untapped tourism sector. The country managed to protect its tourism earnings during the global downturn. Some 430,000 tourists visited Ethiopia in 2009 and the government aims at one million visitors in 10 years. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/business-news-a.html?art=126884298161340648 The BSE Sensitive Index was set for solid gains in 2010, driven by earnings optimism and supported by robust economic growth, a Reuters poll found. Asia's third-largest economy will expand by more than 7.2 per cent in the year to March 2010, with growth accelerating to 8.5 per cent in 2010-11 and 9 per cent in 2011-12, according to government forecasts. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/business-news-a.html?art=126866940856510418 BYD, which stands for Build Your Dreams, the Chinese automaker with backing from billionaire Warren Buffett, says its net profit more than tripled last year as the company's F3 sedan topped the country's list of best-selling autos. In 2008, BYD became the first automaker to launch mass production of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that's sold in China and can be charged off a standard home outlet. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/government-news-a.html?art=126884059961273101 South African leader Jacob Zuma met Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday in an attempt to resolve a decade-long political crisis that helped drag Zimbabwe into economic ruin. Mugabe and opposition leader Tsvangirai formed a unity government last year to end a stalemate over disputed elections, which has managed to stabilize the economy after 10 years of contraction. South Africa's Zuma is trying to resolve continued conflict within Zimbabwe's two-party government to speed up progress and further stabilize the country. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/government-news-a.html?art=126885469361667906 The United States and India signed an agreement on Wednesday to strengthen trade and investment ties, following through on a pledge leaders of the two countries made last year. 'There is almost limitless potential for growth in trade between our two countries and that can contribute to economic recovery and job creation in the United States and continued economic growth in India,' US Trade Representative Ron Kirk said. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=126885551761696527 Seen as a step forward, Yemeni Shi'ite rebels freed at least 170 government soldiers and tribal fighters on Wednesday after Sanaa accused them of dragging their feet on implementing a truce deal to end a northern war, both sides said. The prisoners were handed over in the northern province of Saada, the scene of most of the fighting, and would be moved to Sanaa on Thursday, Al Arabiya television reported. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/cultural-news-a.html?art=126875289959026261 More than 200 items from the Aga Khan's collection of Islamic treasures are going on show in Berlin in an exhibition spanning a millennium and covering half the globe. The Aga Khan is spiritual leader of 20 million Shia Ismaili Muslims. The exhibits' permanent home in Toronto should be ready in mid-2013. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/business-news-a.html?art=126870799057845787 India offers better opportunities for equity investors compared with China as the growth potential is stronger and there are more quality Indian companies to choose from, Franklin Templeton's international chief investment officer said recently. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=126875114159002796 In Santiago, Chile there is a pilot programme to install solar water heaters in the houses of low-income families. Solar water heaters are already popular in China, Israel, and Spain. California recently approved rebates for switching from gas or electric water heaters to solar units, and beginning this year Hawaii will make solar water heaters mandatory on all new homes. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=126886378362120815 Intrigued by the idea of green business and sustainability, and inspired by Consciousness-Based Education, Alganesh Weldu enrolled in the MBA in Sustainable Business at Maharishi University of Management, USA. After graduation, Alganesh plans to return to her home country, Ethiopia, and work in her own humanitarian foundation providing help to impoverished children and women. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=126885216561585809 Presenting the profound knowledge of development of consciousness brought to light by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Founder of the Global Country of World Peace, the recent Full Moon celebration of the Global Mother Divine Organization featured a historic address given by Maharishi in 1971. The leader of the celebration commented that in learning Transcendental Meditation, one is set on a royal path to enlightenment--the gift of Maharishi to everyone. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/environmental-news-a.html?art=126885383761640646 A recent course in Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture and Gardening, held in Skelmersdale, England, covered such topics as unlimited soil fertility, culturing the nutrient value of the plant, and principles of Vedic Agriculture including abundance and highest quality. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=126870180157671616 The co-founder of an award-winning educational publishing company in the US describes her experience with Transcendental Meditation. Eileen Lawrence, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, credits her 'life full of good things' to her Transcendental Meditation practice. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/environmental-news-a.html?art=126876700459426370 A course in Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture and Gardening was recently held in Skelmersdale, England. The four-day, 16-lesson course was enjoyed by 23 participants from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=126875817259194072 During the recent Full Moon celebration of the Global Mother Divine Organization, a video was played of a historic address given by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1971, entitled: 'The growth of perception from multiplicity to duality to Unity, proceeding on the path from ignorance to enlightenment, the state of Supreme Knowledge.' In this address, Maharishi defines enlightenment and the path to enlightenment. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=126877434459690449 This week's '1-minute update' on Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, USA, includes: Russell Simmons on 'Why I Meditate'; MUM's placement rate for graduating students higher than national average; and the next Visitors Weekend 19-22 March. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=126868087556899122 During a global assembly on 3 March 2010, Dr Bevan Morris, Prime Minister of the Global Country of World Peace, reflected on the historic address of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on 11 January 2008. Maharishi 'set the perfect example for us of how to function in the world--in that sweetness of simplicity and humility to just do our work with all the light and with all pleasure and with all knowledge, that the future of the world is bright,' Dr Morris said. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=126868010856873461 Legendary folk-rock-pop troubador Donovan will headline a benefit concert for the David Lynch Foundation on Friday, 19 March at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Foundation has provided more than 100,000 scholarships for students to learn the Transcendental Meditation Technique, as well as for prison inmates and guards, formerly homeless men in re-entry programs, soldiers with PTSD returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and American Indians suffering from diabetes. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=126867709456785118 During the recent global Full Moon celebration, the Global Mother Divine Organization celebrated the Foundation for the Development of Consciousness, one of five foundations offering the organization's programmes globally. The primary goal of this foundation is to bring enlightenment to all the women, girls, and mothers of the world through the Transcendental Meditation and Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST