Thursday, July 12, 2007 Two 16-year-old British girls were arrested in Accra, Ghana earlier this month for apparently attempting to smuggle £300,000 worth of cocaine in laptop bags. Yasemin Vatansever, of Cypriot descent and Yatunde Diya of Nigerian descent were arrested as they attempted to board a British Airways flight from the Kotoka International...
What To Do When You Want To Buy And Sell Jewelry
More Detail Here: New Age Caravans Warrnambool byAlma Abell There are many different methods that you can use to buy used pieces of jewelry. However, if you’re looking to sell either broken or unwanted jewelry, and you want to get the best price possible, there are a few things that you need to consider....
Cloned cattle’s milk and meat seem safe, according to new study
Tuesday, April 12, 2005 A National Academy of Sciences report (.pdf) last year said that while the milk and meat from cloned animals would not likely make anyone sick, more research should be performed. Now, a new US-Japan study published in the April 11 online issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of...
Smoking ban in England comes into force
Sunday, July 1, 2007 A ban on smoking in enclosed public places in England is in effect as of 0600 BST today, bringing the country into line with similar laws already introduced in other parts of the United Kingdom. The aims of the ban are to reduce the risks associated with passive smoking and...
Immediate life insurance website launched, first in world
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 The first website in the world allowing consumers to buy life insurance online instantly has been launched today, targeting specifically New Zealanders. The website, run by life insurance company Pinnacle Life, allows New Zealanders in many countries in the world to buy life insurance online without the need for a...
Using It Services In Denver For Businesses Of Any Size
More Detail Here: Finance Broker Emerald byAlma Abell IT services in Denver meet the needs of large and small businesses, as well as anyone who uses computing technology in that area. Today’s businesses use technology to boost efficiency and productivity. A company that provides IT services helps them to meet their goals. This involves...
Several injured at campground in Maine as storm topples trees
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 A family of six were injured at Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort and campground in Lebanon, Maine after a severe thunderstorm caused trees to topple, with one landing on a tent. A 10-year-old girl was critically injured after a tree fell on the tent she was sleeping in. Witnesses say...
Wikinews interviews Australian Paralympic skiers Jessica Gallagher and Eric Bickerton
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Sunday, Wikinews sat down with Australian blind Paralympic skier Jessica Gallagher and her guide Eric Bickerton who are participating in a national team training camp in Vail, Colorado. ((Wikinews)) This is Jessica Gallagher. She’s competing at the IPC NorAm cup this coming week. Jessica Gallagher: I’m not competing at Copper...
Bank of America leads Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaints about mortgages
Thursday, October 3, 2013 A review this week by Wikinews of US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) complaints about mortgages in the United States shows Bank of America leads all lending institutions in complaints. Since mortgages complaints were recorded in December 2011, 77,622 total have been added to CFPB’s database. 29.2% of these complaints...
How To Create A Proper Portrait Poster Of Your Business
More Detail Here: Restaurants And Bars Jindabyne Submitted by: Kaye Marks One of the classic layouts for color poster printing is the portrait poster. However, no matter how simple a portrait poster print design may sound, you should not just go at it without any kind of plan or finesse. In this guide, I...