A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, May 14, 2009. Two travelers returning from Mexico to Thailand tested positive for the H1N1 swine influenza on Tuesday. According to Thailand’s health minister, this marks the first case of Southeast Asia. On Wednesday, Chinese Ministry of Health officials reported a man had the disease. Currently, the officials…
Duckworth wins contentious Democratic primary in IL-06
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 In one of the most contentious Democratic primary races of the season, Iraqi war veteran Tammy Duckworth garnered 44% of the vote in the 6th Illinois congressional district, beating out Christine Cegalis (40%) and Lindy Scott (16%). Duckworth’s victory earns her a spot in the race against Republican state Senator Peter…
Is A Sole Proprietorship Right For You?
Here’s An Opinion On: Accountant Brisbane Submitted by: David Newton Of all the different forms of business, the sole proprietorship is the simplest. Because it is a one person business it isn’t constrained with the same regulations as larger corporations. If you have the next great concept and are motivated to chart your course with…
‘Astonishing’ figures show 800 Scottish NHS staff earning over £140,000
Sunday, November 28, 2010 In tough financial times we need to make sure that our focus is on patient care and every penny is spent in the most efficient way. Over 800 National Health Service staff in Scotland are earning more than £140,000 each year—more than First Minister Alex Salmond. New figures also reveal that…
Michelin’s tyre mistake sends US Formula One Grand Prix into farce
Sunday, June 19, 2005 The Indianapolis Formula One Grand Prix descended into farce when just six cars started the race on Sunday. The problem arose when Michelin discovered that its tires were incapable of more than ten laps at race pace. The first indication of trouble was when the rear left tire of Ralf Schumacher’s…
Monster Pig killed by eleven-year old boy
Saturday, May 26, 2007 The mainstream press has recently uncovered the story of a wild pig, nicknamed ‘Monster Pig‘ killed on May 3, 2007, by an eleven year-old boy, Jamison Stone. The location is disclosed as a 2,500-acre commercial hunting preserve called Lost Creek Plantation, outside Anniston, Alabama. The wild hog weighed 1,051 lbs. and…
Know The Offshore Products Used In Oil Drilling
Here’s An Opinion On: Buy Air Compressor Nz Know the offshore products used in oil drilling by Haley Chris Oil companies looking for offshore products should make sure that the containers they buy are up to DNV2.7-1/EN12079 standard. This is the standard set by government for the metal containers used for carrying goods through sea.…
Woman found guilty of killing fiancé by drink driving in Bath, England
Thursday, August 13, 2009 A woman has been found guilty of killing her fiancé after she ran him over while three times over the drink drive limit. Caroline Broad, 41, killed her partner of eight years Christopher Phillips, 40, when she ran him over in the car park of the Full Moon Pub in Twerton,…
BDSM as business: An interview with the owners of a dungeon
Sunday, October 21, 2007 Torture proliferates American headlines today: whether its use is defensible in certain contexts and the morality of the practice. Wikinews reporter David Shankbone was curious about torture in American popular culture. This is the first of a two part series examining the BDSM business. This interview focuses on the owners of…
How To Sell Furniture
Here’s An Opinion On: Outdoor Furniture For Sale New York Submitted by: Bill William Any person that has had their own home for more than just a couple of years knows perfectly well how surprisingly fast furniture can rack up, until a person has so much furniture to deal with that a lot of it…