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 […]
Don Brash, ex-leader of New Zealand National Party, leaves politics
Thursday, November 30, 2006 The ex-leader of New Zealand’s National Party, Dr Don Brash, has announced today that he has left his five year career in politics. Dr Brash had announced last week today that he was stepping down from leader of the National Party. Dr. Brash was to stay on in politics as long […]
Four Point Guide To Help You Effectively Buy Sheds In Your Garden
Find Out More About: Emerald Shed Prices Submitted by: Angus Hooker With autumn fast approaching, you might want to revamp the way your garden looks with brand new buildings sheds. Installing cute cabins sheds in your garden is a great way of ensuring your landscaping debris is stowed away appropriately and making your house look […]
New method of displaying time patented
Saturday, October 14, 2006 An American inventor has patented a pair of new time formats with a footprint less than 50% of that of conventional four-digit time. The more unusual of the two new formats, called “TWELV”, dispenses with numerals altogether. In place of clock hands or digits, the new clock uses color to convey […]
NHL: Vancouver Canucks showcase new uniform
Thursday, August 30, 2007 The Vancouver Canucks, hockey team to Vancouver, British Columbia, unveiled it’s new home and away uniforms today. Keeping the trade-mark Orca, the jersey has remixed the colors as well as adding a green stripe for both the home and away uniforms. This is the 5th jersey the team has gone through […]
Caravans For Sale As A Holiday Option Be Your Best And Follow The Rules Of The Caravan Camp
Find Out More About: Used Caravans For Sale Colac Caravans for sale as a holiday option – Be your best and follow the rules of the caravan camp by Tomas Brown If you need a nice holiday and the budget is not too high you can try and find some of those caravans for sale […]
Singapore Airlines to be compensated for A380 delays
Thursday, October 5, 2006 Singapore Airlines says that it will be compensated by Airbus for the additional delay in delivery of its new superjumbo A380‘s. The double-deck commercial aircrafts’ delivery, originally due later this year, will be delayed until October 2007. The main fault has been found to be problems in the aircraft’s 500km of […]
Thousands gather in Jantar Mantar and other cities to protest against mob violence
Friday, June 30, 2017 On Wednesday, thousands of citizens gathered in New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and other cities across India to protest against mob violence against minority communities of Muslims and Dalits, which has increased in recent years. Documentary film-maker Saba Dewan asked for “protest against the lynchings” via a Facebook post on June 24, […]
Sciatica Understanding The Basics
Find Out More About: Stabbing Pain In Knee The main cause of sciatica is slipped disks. This will generally affect the nerves in the limbs but it is the pressure on some of the nerves toward the back of the leg that causes most of the discomfort. This pressure causes sharp, stabbing pain which may […]
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 […]