Thursday, May 28, 2009 The United States automobile manufacturing firm General Motors announced on Wednesday that most of its bondholders did not exchange GM’s US$27 billion debt for a ten percent share in the company’s stock. The automaker, in financial straits, has a June 1 deadline to finish a government restructuring plan that includes plant […]
Read MoreControversial melatonin supplements confirmed as sleep aid
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA —An analysis of melatonin studies has upheld the controversial supplement’s effectiveness as a sleep aid. The analysis, which included 17 peer-reviewed scientific papers, was aimed at determining whether supplements of the hormone can improve sleep among insomniacs, older adults and others. “A meta-analysis essentially tells ‘yes’ or ‘no’—that […]
Read MoreGoogle launches free city wide Wi-Fi in Mountain View, California
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 Google on Wednesday inaugurated a free city-wide Wi-Fi system in its home town of Mountain View, California. Google insisted that it had no plans to offer a similar service nationwide. Most residents of Mountain View, can connect to the Internet via a Mesh Wi-Fi network for free. Google said that its […]
Read MoreOntario Votes 2007: Interview with Libertarian candidate Aaron Parent, Essex
Sunday, October 7, 2007 Aaron Parent is running for the Libertarian in the Ontario provincial election, in the Essex riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, […]
Read MoreCalling The Locksmith In Canandaigua, Ny When Your Locks Are Frozen
byAlma Abell With the extremely cold weather we have been dealt with this winter, it is not uncommon for automobile door locks to be frozen. This is a very annoying problem that can be difficult to fix without the help of a professional. In fact, it is best not to try getting your door locks […]
Read MoreRiots in Hamburg, Germany injure dozens
Monday, September 14, 2009 Local police reports say that 47 people were injured and 60 arrested in Hamburg, Germany, following violence between police and protestors over the past two days. 2,000 officers were deployed to help contain the riots. They deployed water cannons against the demonstrators, whose numbers were reported by different sources as 2,000 […]
Read MoreBrazilian Vote Buying parliamentary commission present first joint preliminary report
Wikipedia has more about this subject: Brazilian vote-for-cash scandal Monday, September 5, 2005 Brazil —The Post Office and Vote Buying parliamentary commissions of investigation unanimously approved on Thursday (1) their first joint preliminary report of activities. The text was prepared by their redactors, Osmar Serraglio (PMDB) and Ibrahim Abi-Ackel (PP), from Post Office and Vote […]
Read MoreDog owner to face felony charge
Thursday, March 17, 2005 Two dog attacks in a week puts Spotsylania County authorities in the spotlight to take action on pet owners for their dog’s behavior. In unrelated incidences, an elderly woman was killed and another woman was bitten. Three dogs have been shot dead by police. An 82 year old woman was walking […]
Read MoreWhy The Lift Chair For Recliners For Seniors Are Necessities
Read An Opinion On: Bean Bag Refills Bean Bag Beans Why the lift chair for recliners for seniors are necessities by simonsmith There are Recliner chairs confer the opulence and relief. They just make you feel comfortable in your home, which you were looking for a long time. Their best alternative bins it that is […]
Read MoreFishermen make “very rare” find in Siberia
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 In Siberia, fishermen made what experts are calling a “very rare” discovery. A complete and nearly intact skeleton of a mammoth has been found in Krasnoyarsk, Russia off the shores of a small lake. The skeleton became visible when waters from a recent flood receded. “It happens very rarely. I’ve been […]
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