Here’s An Opinion On: Behaviour Change Campaign Sydney By Tim Lee It is becoming harder and harder for people to find affordable prices for new or even “pre-owned” vehicles. The cost of extras continues to rise, and even basic models can set an average person back for several years. If you are interested in buying […]
Building partially collapses in New York City’s Upper West Side
Thursday, July 14, 2005 A building being prepared for demolition collapsed this morning in New York‘s Upper West Side around 9 a.m. EDT. Five people are known to be injured from the accident, as well as one rescue worker who was injured in the aftermath. None of the injuries were life-threatening. The building was a […]
In depth: Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal controversy
Friday, May 26, 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, October […]
A Hidden Road To Recovery? The Magic Money Tree We Had All Along
Here’s An Opinion On: Note Counter For Sale As lockdown measures ease, people return to work, and retailers open their doors once again, a big question is looming large in the background. How are we going to pay for all this? I am of course talking about expensive government policies such as the furlough scheme, […]
US Senate unanimously passes genetic nondiscrimination bill
Thursday, April 24, 2008 In a unanimous 95-0 vote Thursday, the United States Senate passed a bill that would forbid employers and health insurance companies from discriminating against someone based on information learned through genetic testing. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, described by Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy as “the first major new civil rights bill […]
Thaksin’s ex-wife appeals tax evasion conviction
Friday, November 21, 2008 An appeal has been filed by the former wife of fugitive Thai ex-Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, against her conviction and three year sentence for tax evasion. Potjaman Shinawatra, step-brother Bannapot Damapong, and her secretary Karnchanapa Honghern were previously found guilty of conspiring to evade taxes in a share transfer deal. Thailand’s […]
Explicit Canadian workplace safety ads pulled from TV due to Christmas season
Thursday, December 13, 2007 Controversial and explicit Canadian workplace safety ads have been pulled from television, and paper ads from some bus shelters for the Christmas season. However, the ads will return to air in January. “It’s totally erroneous to suggest we’re pulling anything,” chairman of the Workplace Safety and Information Board of Ontario, Steve […]
Home Heating Oil Is A Good Way To Cut Heating Cost In Your Quincy, Ma Residence
Here’s An Opinion On: Organic Skin Care Products Online byAlma Abell It seems that this year has brought unforeseen temperatures that have been colder than normal for this time of year. Many are finding that their heating bills are becoming outrageous with no end in sight. This is due to the fact that many households […]
Football: Arsenal signs Aubameyang from Dortmund
Friday, February 2, 2018 On Wednesday, English football club Arsenal FC announced signing Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from German club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) on “a long-term contract” which runs until 2021. The deal is worth about £56 million, making Aubameyang the costliest player in the history of the club. The 28-year-old striker joined Borussia in […]
Romania redenominates its currency
Friday, July 1, 2005 Today, Romania introduces its new redenominated currency, the new leu (code: RON), which is valued at 10,000 old lei (code: ROL). The process, which is known as redenomination, started in March 2005 when Romania started dual-currency display and all prices had to be displayed in both the old leu and the […]