Thursday, November 2, 2006 The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) gave what it called a “cautious welcome” to the Stern Review on the economics of climate change. The leader of the RSA’s CarbonLimited Project, Matt Prescott, agreed that this needed global co-operation, but urged the British government to expand the notion of carbon trading downwards […]
US president Obama, Congress call for blocking of executive bonuses at AIG insurance company
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 United States President Barack Obama stated Monday that insurance giant AIG is in financial trouble due to “recklessness and greed,” and called for legal action to stop the company from giving out millions of dollars in bonuses to its executives. “It’s hard to understand how derivative traders at AIG warranted any […]
Former Russian spy Litvinenko dies, radioactive poisoning suspected
Friday, November 24, 2006 Mr Alexander Litvinenko, reputed to have been an Ex-Russian spy who had defected to Britain, died last night in mysterious circumstances. He had alleged many associations between people in high places and organised international crime, implying that President Putin and Romano Prodi among others had been involved personally. He had sought […]
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Read An Opinion On: Australian Minor Surgery Clinics Site byadmin When individuals have an ear infection, they often experience tremendous pain along with additional symptoms. Individuals can get relief when they visit a physician who specializes in medical issues that affect the ear, nose and throat. Read the frequently asked questions below to learn important […]
HUD hoaxer calls attention to lack of affordable housing
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Assuming the role of Rene Oswin, spokesperson for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in New Orleans, Louisiana, a member of The Yes Men gave a satirical 15-minute speech claiming that HUD had reversed its decision to demolish four serviceable public housing complexes — a controversial action, suspected […]
Wikinews Interview: Experts in IT industry comment about security of WiMAX
Monday, May 5, 2008 Computers and technology make our modern lifestyle more convenient, but they also create new risks like computer viruses and hacking. Many people want to enjoy the convenience of new technology, but they may not be aware of its problems. WiMAX is being promoted in Taiwan by the Taipei Computer Association, the […]
Normal Cholesterol Level And Effective Home Remedies For High Cholesterol
Read An Opinion On: Automated Soxhlet Extraction Normal Cholesterol Level and Effective Home Remedies for High Cholesterol by Cholesterol is a greasy substance found in animal tissue and fat. It is typically made by the liver and circulates in the blood, and is bent by the body from dietetic cholesterol and soaked fats in food.Cholesterol […]
As the Eurovision entrants return home, the home crowds weigh in
Monday, May 18, 2009 Most of the Eurovision entrants have returned home from their sojourn in Moscow, Russia, and the newspapers across Europe have varied opinions. Most national newspapers congratulated their entrants on a job well done, while others trash-talked other entrants, and still others called for their countries to pull out of the Contest. […]
Dog’s throat cut in Cairns, Australia
Thursday, July 15, 2010 In what the RSPCA calls a “horrific” case of animal cruelty, a dog’s jaw was taped shut, and its throat cut, in Cairns, Australia. The Staffordshire mix, who was found by police in a critical condition last Thursday, was reportedly struggling to breath and bleeding heavily due to her throat being […]
Beautiful Landscaping In Omaha Begins With Carl Jarl}
Read An Opinion On: Aged Care Services At Home Submitted by: Seo5 Consulting It may be cold and snowy, but spring is just around the corner and now is the time to start thinking about landscaping your Omaha home. Whether it is routine lawn care and maintenance, or creating a whole new beautiful yard, Carl […]