Wednesday, October 10, 2007 “When I was in Russia interviewing people, they said, ‘Why do you have to call your movie Under the Fat? Why do you have to use the word “fat”?’ Fat was equal to something negative.”photo: David Shankbone Opinions rooted in racism, sexism, homophobia are commonly unacceptable to express in public or…
Swiss reject single health insurance
Monday, March 12, 2007 24 of 26 Swiss Cantons rejected the proposal for a single health insurance system, in which premiums would be based on income and wealth. The vote on Sunday was the latest in a series of attempts to cut rising costs and ease the financial burden on citizens. Around 71% of voters…
Changing Your Design Scheme With Upholstery In Stamford
Find Out More About: Strata Services byAlma Abell Many people think about the shape of furniture and how that furniture will fit into their decorative scheme. However, another thing that people may want to think about, but something that is often ignored, is the coverings of the furniture. Keeping Upholstery in Stamford at the forefront…
US bank Goldman Sachs accused of fraud
Saturday, April 17, 2010 US bank Goldman Sachs has been accused of fraud by the American regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Goldman Sachs arranged a transaction at Paulson’s request in which Paulson heavily influenced the selection of the portfolio to suit its economic interests According to the SEC, Goldman Sachs failed to inform investors…
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Glenn Crowe, Bramalea-Gore-Malton
Thursday, October 4, 2007 Glenn Crowe is running for the NDP in the Ontario provincial election, in the Bramalea-Gore-Malton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Crowe did not reply to various questions asked. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will…
Scientists recreating the 1918 flu virus say ‘it came from birds’
Wednesday, October 5, 2005 US scientists have recreated the flu virus from the 1918 flu (aka ‘Spanish Flu’) via reverse genetics from lung tissue samples of persons who died from the pandemic. The flu was resurrected and injected into mice, according to Terrence Tumpey of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “to understand…
How To Find The Best Forex Trading Platform For Beginners
Find Out More About: Metatrader White Label Visit: www.bestforextradingplatformforbeginners.com to learn more about how to find the Best Forex Trading Platform For Beginners. The system of trade and investment within any economy has been an ancient form of investment and revenue opportunity. Of course, now the commercial stage is much more dynamic with many companies…
Mundine beats Green in super-middleweight WBA eliminator
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Former world champion boxer Anthony Mundine has beaten long-time rival Danny Green on a unanimous points decision in a non-title World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight bout. Mundine, an ex-rugby league star promoted the much-anticipated fight that attracted around 40,000 spectators and a national record for a pay-per-view television event. “Who’s…
San Francisco’s Green Party endorses Cindy Sheehan in bid against Speaker Pelosi
Thursday, June 19, 2008 San Francisco, California —Shortly after an extended question and answer session last night, anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan easily secured an endorsement from the San Francisco Green Party as nominative challenger to the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in California’s 8th congressional district. Sheehan in 2005 Sheehan answered a wide variety…
The Yes Men troll Wharton Business School with slavery proposal
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 A member of The Yes Men speeching in Sydney. The founding Yes Men are Jacques Servin aka Andy Bichlbaum and Igor Vamos aka Mike Bonanno. The anti-globalization culture jamming group The Yes Men recently delivered a presentation at a Wharton Business School conference on trade and investment in Africa. A performance…