Friday, November 7, 2014 Albuquerque, New Mexico — Online entertainment is a booming market, and plenty of players are making their play; back in March of this year The Walt Disney Company bought the multi-channel network Maker Studios. What is web entertainment, and the arts therein? And, who are the people venturing into this field? […]
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev win UK Strictly Come Dancing
Monday, December 20, 2010 British actress Kara Tointon and her Russian dance partner Artem Chigvintsev have become the winners of the latest series of the BBC Television programme Strictly Come Dancing. The pair won the dancing show on Saturday, leaving British television presenter Matt Baker and his Kazakhstani dance partner Aliona Vilani in second place. […]
Asian countries call for global currency
Monday, April 6, 2009 Leaders and central banks in Russia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Kazakhstan have called for an international currency system. Speaking on April 1 in advance of the G-20 summit in London, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev argued that the international finance system needed a “new construction” including “new currency systems”, saying that […]
Tropical storm Richard forms, drifts towards Honduras
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Tropical Storm Richard formed in the western Caribbean Thursday and is currently moving slowly westward towards Honduras. A gradual motion to the west is expected later on, and the tropical storm is forecast to impact Honduras and then the Yucatan Peninsula. As a result, several watches and warnings are in effect […]
A Watch Company to Hold a Charitable Auction
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 The International Watch Company (IWC) is organizing an on-line auction to take place in the period from December 13 to December 20, 2006. The proceeds of the auction will be used for offering support to a charitable organization – Association Vol de Nuit/Vuelo Nocturno. The main task and responsibility of the […]
Minnesota Governor opposes state funds to Iran-tied company
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty said today that Essar Global has committed to fully comply with all U.S. and international law, including those prohibiting certain investments in Iran, and that he will support continued state assistance for Essar’s proposed steel project on the Iron Range. A few days after Indian company Essar […]
UK bans export of fraudulent bomb detector; arrests director of manufacturer
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 The government of the United Kingdom has banned the export of the ADE 651, which is advertised by the manufacturer, ATSC Ltd., as a hand-held “remote portable substance detector.” However, critics say it is just a “glorified dowsing rod.” In a statement, the Department for Business said, “Tests have shown that […]
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A Solution For Travertine
By Chris Carson Travertine tiles seem to be a staple in houses these days. People like to place them on the walls and floors of bathrooms and kitchens and can, sometimes, even be seen in gardens. However, travertine is a kind of stone that easily stains, especially if it is not being cleaned regularly. Simple […]
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Here’s An Opinion On: Opal Rings For Sale Australian Opal Rings Submitted by: Eves Verma As we all know that diamond jewellery is being loved by all, especially by women. Diamonds enhances the beauty of relations and the bond becomes stronger. In Indian weddings, real diamond jewellery has a special importance and is given the […]