Tuesday, May 31, 2005 One thousand residents of the Defense Department-managed Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. filed a class-action lawsuit on May 24, asserting that the cut-backs in medical and dental services imposed by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld are illegal. The operating budget for the home was reduced from $63 million in 2004 to $58 million for […]
Australian state of Victoria swears in new cabinet
Friday, August 3, 2007 At 11:20 a.m. in the Australian state of Victoria, the Governor David de Kretser started the ceremony for the swearing in of the new Brumby’s cabinet, attended by family and friends of the ministers. This comes a full week after the resignation of Steve Bracks from the top position, and his deputy John Thwaites. The ministers […]
What Does Ball Joint Replacement Cost?
By Hannah Munson Ball joints are what makes the wheel turns round, and is in charge for the suspension of the automobile. Most cars have upper and lower ball joints that count to four ball joints all in all. They are bearings that look like knuckles that’ll provide the suspension to turn when going through uneven surfaces. When do you […]
Wikinews interviews You-peng Wang of Taipei Electrical Commercial Association
Sunday, November 11, 2007 Besides becoming a political stomping ground for the Pan-Green and Pan-Blue coalitions, there are other changes from past years of Taipei Audio Video Fair (TAVF). With those changes in mind, Wikinews reporter Rico Shen interviewed You-peng Wang, chairman of the Taipei Electrical Commercial Association (TECA), the main organizer of TAVF, about the 60th year anniversary of […]
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Here’s An Opinion On: Cafe Furniture Wholesale Sydney Bar Furniture Vinyl Banners by Angel Rhett Finishing techniques for your custom vinyl banner from a banner maker in Charleston, SC Congratulations! You have created a custom vinyl banner. You have worked with the graphic designer and found the perfect design. You have color, you have interest, you even have a new […]
Spelbound declared winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010 An acrobatic group known by the name of Spelbound has been declared as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010, a televised variety talent show competition broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom. As the winning act of the show, Spelbound have won £100,000 (US$144,580, €120,313, A$175,079) and a place at The Royal Variety Performance, an […]
Shell quits Irish fuel retail market
Saturday, July 16, 2005 Oil giant Shell has sold all its retail and distribution operations in Ireland to a distribution and logistics firm called Topaz. The businesses, which are believed to have an annual turnover of over €1bn, include 35 local distribution depots, 6 oil importation facilities, 55 retail service stations and the supply of fuel to 105 independent service […]
New Zealand state house worth $2 million
Thursday, September 7, 2006 A state house, owned by Housing New Zealand, in Glen Innes, Auckland is worth NZ$2 million, the most expensive state house in New Zealand. There were also three other houses in Auckland worth more than 1.4 million. Altogether there were 104 houses that were worth more than $700,000. Other high priced houses includes: A Lower Hutt […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Cecile Willert, Ajax—Pickering
Sunday, October 7, 2007 Cecile Willert is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Ajax—Pickering riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic […]
Debt Reduction Strategies To Get Your Finances Under Control
Here’s An Opinion On: Financial Strategy Best Financial Advice By David Faulkner Credit cards have become an everyday item for most Americans. Many people will actually not be able to get through a single day without using their credit cards at least once. What’s really unfortunate is that while they keep charging items to their card, many individuals do not […]